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2018 CNMI’S NEXT TEEN TOP MODEL
Teen pageant seeks to spread environmental awareness
Preparations are in high gear for the upcoming CNMI’s Next Teen Top Model, which aims to spread environmental awareness among oung adults.
According to CNMI’s Next Top Model coordinator Sharmaine Casquero, she has always instilled among participants that the focal point of the CNMI’s Next Top Model is not beauty or talent, but environmental preservation.
The theme of the pageant for the past six years has always revolved around trash fashion. This year’s theme is “Trash to Class” where contestants must create fashionable outfits made out of recyclable materials.
“It is about creativity, hot fashion, unique styles, and innovation,” Casquero, who has been organizing this pageant for six years now, said.
Casquero is also working with the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality to arrange an environmental workshop for the candidates and interested individuals where they can gain a deeper understanding of environmental conservation.
Last Sunday, the Unity Lion’s Club of Saipan put together an event to introduce the 16 contestants. The 16 are a mix of both males and females. The female contestants are: Lucewara Naveen, 14; Revira Trisha Jindra, 13; Cadawan Ma Valerie, 18; Sue Ann Huevos, 15; Mazie Anne Manalang, 16; Janine Magbanua Deleon Guerrero, 13; and Morzina Khan, 18.
The male contestants are Labao Jeggier, 17; Neil Camay, 16; Yads DeGuzman, 17; Joshua Magno, 18; Salvani Darl Gio, 17; Tristan Joshua Amado, 18; Macrino Carreon, 16; Francis Matthew Macaspac, 18; and Ezekiel Quiroz, 18.
The contestants performed the talent portion of the competition last Sunday night at Amari’s Tavern.
According to Casquero, the awarding will be on pageant night, April 22, at the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan, starting at 6:30pm and all guests are encouraged to dress in formal attire.
Tickets for the 2018 CNMI’s Next Teen Top Model pageant have been available since March 10 and range from $10 to $20 depending on the seating.
For those interested in buying a ticket to the pageant, contact Casquero at 233-2643 or Alice Barbo through the Saipan Unity Lion’s Club Facebook page.
