Cosmetique Asia Corporation, makers of Silka skincare products, held the 10th Miss Silka Philippines beauty pageant on November 17 at the Market! Market! Activity Center. The annual regional contest that aims to showcase Filipina beauty inside and out crowned Andrea Fe Gomez, a 19-year-old psychology student from Baguio City, as Miss Silka Philippines 2017.
Miss Silka Philippines 2017 Andrea Fe Gomez
As the grand winner, Gomez received a P150,000 cash prize, an endorsement project with Silka, and the chance to give P100,000 worth of donation to her chosen charity.
Miss Silka Philippines 2017 contestants
This year, 26 young women from all over the Philippines came together to represent their respective provinces in a battle of wit, beauty, and personality. The most confident and "naturally beautiful with a heart" contestant took the crown.
Completing the roster of winners in the 10th Miss Silka Philippines are:
First runner-up: Miss Silka Quezon Ashanti Ervas
Second runner-up: Miss Silka Cebu Nicole Borromeo
Third runner-up: Miss Silka Cagayan Valley Nikita Pearl Teichmuller
Hosts Mikael Daez and MJ Lastimosa
The show was hosted by actor/host Mikael Daez and former beauty queen MJ Lastimosa. G-Force dancers entertained the crowd with their moves, while Sam Concepcion and Silka brand ambassador Yassi Pressman graced the event with their respective guest appearances.
For more information about the Miss Silka Philippines competition, click here.