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Romania, Dominican Republic join Miss Asia Pacific Int'l 2019 semis

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The Miss Asia Pacific International 2019 beauty pageant nears the homestretch as Misses Romania and Dominican Republic entered the semifinals of the prestigious pageant during preliminaries held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City Oct. 5. Miss Romania Ana Maria Ciritel topped the swimsuit category. Miss Philippines was 1st runner-up while Miss Dominican Republic, 2nd runner-up.  Miss Dominican Republic Eonna Constanza won best in evening gown. Canada was 1st runner-up, who was also proclaimed Miss Photogenic; and Australia, 2nd runner-up. This brought to seven the number of girls who entered the semifinals of the pageant.  The 18 other girls in the semis will be announced during the grand coronation night at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City on Oct.  9. Earlier, the C ontinental Queens who joined the semifinals were Michele-Ange Minkata, Cameroon (Africa); Jessica Cianchino, Canada (Americas); Klyza De Castro, Philipp...

Miss Romania wins MAPI's Darling of the Press

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Meet Miss Romania Ana Maria Ciritel, this year's Darling of the Press for Miss Asia Pacific International. Ana Maria, 25, is a model, and make up artist living in Bucharest. She is very empathetic, kind, and joyful. She likes being around children; that is why her advocacy for this pageant is helping poor children from Romania to have access to a better life and education. Two years ago, she was impressed by the talent of some children who were dancing and singing in a traditional show, and she decided to join a volunteer association that develop programs for poor children. Ana Maria has a lot of friends from all over the world. She likes books and movies. Her favourite book is " The Secret". Her model in life is her mother who struggled to raise her on her own and never gave up on her duties as a mother and sole breadwinner of the family. She admires Amal Clooney for her strong personality and power that she exudes in her charitable activities. S...