Estrella Decena is ‘Super Mom’
- Published on Monday, June 23, 2014 00:00
- By Junhan B. Todiño - junhan.todeno@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
A MOTHER of five, Estrella Roja Decena, 38, was crowned “Super Mom 2014” on Saturday night, besting 17 other candidates at the Saipan World Resort in the pageant held by the United Filipino Organization.
SUPER MOM ESTRELLA ROJA DECENA DURING THE TALENT PORTION.
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The first runner-up was Sheryll Q. Sabino, 35, a mother of two from Dandan; second runner-up, Antonieta B. Magbanua, 42, a mother of two from San Vicente; third runner-up, Josephine M. Tengco, 39, a mother of three from Garapan; and fourth runner-up, Catherine C. Regalado, 48, a mother of three.
Magbanua received four other special awards: Miss Photogenic, Darling of the Crowd, Star of the Night, and Best in Evening Gown.
Melba V. Camacho received the “Best Spirit” Award while Rebecca E. Urbano was Miss Congeniality. She was selected for the honor by her fellow contestant for being the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant.
Virginia R. Cruz was the “Best Talent” and was also named “Miss Flawless” for her smooth complexion.
The Early Bird Awards went to Teresita P. Pangelinan and Nora J. Ayuyu.
Super Mom Estrella Decena received $800 in cash, a crown, a sash and a bouquet.
The first, second, third and fourth runner-ups received $500, $300, $100, $100 cash prizes.
The other candidates were Elena Delos Santos, Norlyn Cabrera, Jennifer Kaipat, Precilla Villafuerte, Joy Legaspi, Matilde Gutierrez, Mylene Sapio and Rodilita Agbanlog.
Except for Ayuyu, all the candidates participated in the talent portion of the competition
The pageant judges were Allen Michael Perez, Marissa Mafnas, Divana M. Dela Cruz, Olivia Srue Tebuteb Tenonio, Ana Glushko and Mona Celia “Hinalani” Reyes Mercado.
The tabulators from the Marianas Institute of Filipino CPA’s and Accountants were Flor Miranda and Irene Santiago.
ESTRELLA ROJA DECENA IN HER EVENING GOWN.
In an interview, Super Mom Decena said all the candidates were good and “have guts.”
All of them, she added, did a great job from beginning to end.
Decena considered the talent portion as the most enjoyable part of the competition.
“I am amazed by the talent of the other contestants. I also gained friends because of this pageant. Every time we had to practice, I was in a hurry to get out of my work — I was so excited,” she said.
ESTRELLA ROJA DECENA IS CROWNED SUPER MOM.
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She thanked the organizers for the great opportunity they provided the contestants.
“This is one of the best things that ever happened to me. This is the only time I have smiled for a long period of time,” she said.
A customer service representative and Body Pump/Pilates instructor at Gold’s Gym, Decena expressed appreciation to the people who supported and assisted her throughout the pageant: John and Florilyn Jones, Payless Shoe Source Inc., Peter Diaz, Mary Pelen, Mylene Palacios, Nina and Vicky, Gold’s Gym staff, Arlene Malonzo, Natalie, Janet, Aaron, Roger, JP, John, Gerald, Nely and Alex, Erlinda Shimizu, Dee Clayton, Kaori Iizuka, Jully Rose Kimura, Suzie Perez, Patty Cruz, Marina Cole, Jerry and Rose Diaz and Russel Guico.
She also thanked UFO President Annamae Adaza and Ernie Molina, the event director.
“I am hoping that there will be another beauty pageant for those mothers who want to join and show what they got. It’s really amazing to see mothers on stage competing in a beauty pageant,” she said.
Decena is also hoping that more mothers will join a physical fitness program and take care of their bodies to live longer and stay healthy.
Decena thanked her family for their support: Jonathan, Sandra, Naomi, Abegail, Destinee, Jonathan II, god aughters Trisha and Tanya, and “Ninang” Nora and her in-laws.
Molina said he was happy that the candidates enjoyed the competition and learned a lot of things including posture, social etiquette and family values.
Hundreds from the community had already gathered in the Taga Hall of Saipan World Resort before the program started at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday.
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