Deadline for Ms. Marianas extended

Young women across the CNMI wanting to help their community by becoming a positive role model and ambassador to the world with 2019 Miss Marianas pageant scheduled this February now have up to Nov. 16 to turn in their applications.

The islands’ nonprofit pageant and talent group, Stellar Marianas, is encouraging 18-25-year-old qualified contestants to join the islands’ premier pageant and international competition.

Stellar Marianas is scheduling an open house on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10am at Surf Club to address questions and provide further information for interested applicants.

Interested applicants are invited to pick up an application at Pena House Boutique in Chalan Kanoa and Iridescent Boutique in Garapan or to download an application from www.facebook.com/stellarmarianas or emailing stellarqueens@gmail.com and turning applications in by this Nov. 16.

“This is truly a lifetime opportunity and the honor to represent our islands to the best of your ability. We highly encourage our young women to join these worthwhile and positive community and global events as the experience is not only incredibly fun, but will also boost confidence and offer lifelong skills,” said Stellar Marianas public relations director Monique Sablan.

Stellar Marianas is also inviting the community to tag or post photos of who they think should be the next Miss Marianas with #nextmissmarianas on Instagram or Facebook.

Rehearsals and preparation will begin soon and the theme is “Celestial,” celebrating the islands’ starry beauty as well as strong cultural heritage of exploration and navigation by the stars.

The 2019 Miss Marianas contestant requirements are 18 to 25 year olds, must be U.S. citizen, single, not married, no children, and of good moral and ethical character.

Titleholders have the opportunity to represent the CNMI at an international pageant as well as have the support and resources to be an active community volunteer.

Contestants will receive a Stellar Marianas beauty bag, hair and make up training sessions, nutrition and fitness training, model portfolio, media interview and public speaking training sessions, opening number outfit and swim wear from Stellar Marianas.

Miss Marianas 2019 could win: a trophy, sash and flowers, $2,000 cash, NMC scholarship, all expense paid travel opportunity to compete at international pageant, all expense paid travel opportunities, one year use of a brand new car, a brand new smart phone, one-year supply of beauty products, one-year gym membership, a professional model portfolio, a four-piece luggage set from Stellar Marianas and an opportunity to create and implement a community project under your name assisted by Stellar Marianas.

For more information, email stellarqueens@gmail.com or join Stellar Marianas on Facebook. (PR)