I'm so excited about Miss Supranational right now! I've been cheering for Pauline Amelincx since day one, and I'm thrilled about her journey. So, what is Miss Supranational all about? Why is it making so much noise and considered a favorite pageant to watch?
Miss Supranational started in 2009, so it has been around for 14 years. It has a counterpart called Mister Supranational in Poland. Currently, Miss Supranational is under the World Beauty Association. Miss Supranational has a wide reach and includes countries like Belarus, Poland, Venezuela, India, and Hong Kong, and it's starting to make a big impact in the Philippines.
Winning Miss Supranational is a significant achievement in the beauty title industry. The winner usually gets to wear a crown crafted by a world-renowned jeweler. The crown for Miss Supranational 2021 is worth $300,000 USD. Every year, a different crown is made for Miss Supranational, and it becomes more prestigious each time.
Miss Supranational focuses on its slogan of "Inspirational - Aspirational" and values unity and friendship among the participating countries. The pageant also supports charities and foundations, such as the sewing school, which is a major project of Miss Supranational. They are known for supporting environmentally friendly projects and visiting orphanages and various TV networks to promote the pageant.
Usually, around 40 countries participate in Miss Supranational due to its prestige and quality. The pageant has gained popularity quickly and has been broadcasted live via satellite since 2012. It has a huge number of viewers, with a global audience of up to 100 million or more.
The winner of Miss Supranational gets the opportunity to travel to more than 12 countries during her reign. She also receives a cash prize of $35,000 USD, which is roughly 2 million pesos. Miss Supranational actively participates in charitable activities and supports foundations, such as the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, which provides boats for children in remote areas to safely go to school.
Representing the Philippines in Miss Supranational is Pauline Amelincx. This will be her first international pageant. She is a Filipino-Belgian who studied International Studies and majored in European Studies at Cebu Doctors University in Mandaue City, Cebu. Her chosen advocacy is supporting the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation.