Shaila Mae Rebortera
REYNA NG ALIWAN
SINULOG Festival did not retain its crown this year for the Reyna ng Aliwan pageant.
Sinulog Festival Queen 2018 Shaila Mae Rebortera finished second runner-up, tied with Lady Justerinnie Santos (Singkaban Festival of Bulacan) and Ashanti Shaine Ervas (Niyogyugan Festival of Quezon Province). Sinulog Festival Queen 2017 Marla Alforque won the Reyna ng Aliwan title last year.
The coronation night was held at Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Pasay City on April 28, Saturday.
In an interview with Cebu Daily News, Rebortera thanked Cebuanos for the support before and during the pageant.
“I would not have reached this far without you. Thank you so much! Viva Pit Señor,” she said.
Rebortera also received Ms. Unique Smile of the Night.
To recall, Rebortera was crowned
Sinulog Festival Queen 2018. She was the lead dancer for Talisay City, giving her the ticket to represent Sinulog Festival at the Reyna ng Aliwan 2018.
“I feel honored to be able to represent Cebu in a national pageant. I wished for the crown but I guess Señor Sto. Niño has other plans for me. I hope still I made Cebu proud,” she told CDN.
Cebu City has produced several winners in Reyna ng Aliwan pageant including Marla Alforque (2017), Miss Eco International 2018 Cynthia Thomalla (2016), Steffi Aberasturi (2014), Miss Earth 2014 Jamie Herrell (2013), Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2015 Rogelie Catacutan (2011), and Miss Tourism International 2012 Rizzini Alexis Gomez (2010).
After Reyna ng Aliwan, Rebortera wants to focus on her studies.
She is a graduating student of Dentistry at the Cebu Doctors University.
Rebortera is not a newbie in the pageantry. She has already won several titles like Miss CESAFI 2014 and was second runner-up at Miss Cebu 2016 pageant.
TACLOBAN WINS
Chelsea Fernandez of Sangyaw Festival from Tacloban City was hailed as Reyna ng Aliwan 2018 while Chanel Mistyca Villamor Corpuz of Abrenian Kawayan Festival from Abra finished first-runner up.
Fernandez also bagged special awards like Ms. Whiterose, Best in Swimsuit, and Best in Long Gown.
According to Aliwan Fiesta’s website, Fernandez is a Broadcasting student from Asia Development Foundation College in Tacloban City.
Other candidates who received special awards were Santos (Best in Festival Costume), Ella Mariz Andrei Cayabyab of Boling Boling Festival of Catanauan, Quezon (Ms. Photogenic), and Novie Shane Leonerio of Tuna Festival from General Santos (Ms. Friendship).