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Cebu Ph’ Chantal Schmidt bags Miss Eco International 2024 1st runner-up, special awards
By Cynthia Montojo
Angelina Usanova of Ukraine is Miss Eco International 2024,crowned at close of coronation rites in Triumph Luxury Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.
Philippine delegate Chantal Elise Schmidt was proclaimed as 1st runner-up. Cebuana beauty queen was not feeling well during preliminaries. She, however, managed to snag Best in Evening Gown, despite her predicament. On coronation night, she was also awarded Best National Costume.
Nikita Dani of Canada was named 2nd runner-up, and Fabiane Goia of Brazil, won People’s Choice Award was 3rd runner-up; while Valerie Avril of Indonesia, won Best Resort Wear Catwalk, was proclaimed 4th runner-up.
In social media post, MEI Organization wrote, “Touching down at Miss Eco International finals! Excited to crown next eco warrior to carry forward our mission of protecting our planet!”
Recipients of other special .awards were China (Miss Talent), USA (Miss Social Media), Venezuela (Best Eco Dress), and Thailand (Top Model).
This year’s selection committee was composed of Nhala Khaled, Shaden Glal, Sara Wanas, Dr. Cherif Aly Abdelal, Cozan Elmaghrabi, Heba Elsisi, Patricia Pellar, Gizzele Mandy, Dr. Hossam Tahseen, Miss Eco International 2019 Amy Tinie, and Dr. Mohamed Negm.
To date, Philippines has won Eco International crown twice: in 2018, with Cynthia Tomalla, and in 2022 with Kathleen Paton. This is third time Philippines won second place, including that of Kelly Day (2020) and Maureen Montagne (2019).
Usanova was crowned by her predecessor Nguyen Thanh Ha of Vietnam. Hosted by Nancy Magdy, the 2024 Miss Eco International final show was beamed live to global audience through MEI channel on YouTube.
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