Alexandra Faith Garcia made history as first Pinay Miss Aura International titlist

Reported by Celso de Guzman Caparas  Coronation Night Photos by Pawee Ventura ​

Philippine bet ALEXANDRA FAITH GARCIA was crowned as Miss Aura International 2021 during the coronation night held at Rixos Sungate, Antalya, Turkey on Sunday, Oct. 3.

Faith made history as the first-ever Filipina to compete and eventually won in the Miss Aura International Pageant, organized by CEO and owner Adnan Seker for the past 16 years.

Wearing a creation by "renowned fashion designer to certified beauty queens," Cathy Mora Capistrano, Faith was crowned by outgoing queen, Portugal's Andreia Correia. ​

Her court included Miss Romania Alexandra Stroe (1st runner-up), Miss Ukraine Katerina Pidkopai (2nd runner-up), Miss Colombia Maria Del Mar Meza (3rd runner-up) and Miss France Cassandra de Soussa (4th runner-up).

...Faith with her court and Miss Aura International Pageant CEO and owner Adnan Seker

Few hours after her victory, Faith posted a heartwarming message in her social media accounts: 

"The feeling is still so surreal. This moment was just a dream for the longest time and now it is a reality. This was truly God’s plan. 

There are many "firsts" that had happened in my Ms. Aura International 2021 journey and let me share some of it. 

I was appointed as the “first” ever Filipina to compete in this year's Ms. Aura International. 

Travelling to Turkey, I need to get a visa and it was actually my “first” ever Visa. During the process, my team had encountered problems with their Passport renewals and Visa processing since it was ECQ during the time in Manila. 

I had my “first” ever long flight and my “first” ever International travel all by myself. Not to mention the luggages and boxes (containing my NatCos) that I need to carry (I didn't know how I was able to summon all the strength to carry those baggages which are actually heavier than me) 

I had to book my flight a few days earlier before the start of the actual activities to allow myself to adjust with the time difference. (+5hrs PHT) I didn't expect it but I was actually the “first” candidate to arrive at venue here at Antalya, Turkey.

At the start of the activities & after seeing our National Costumes, the Ms. Aura Team had decided to put me at the end so I was the “first” "candidate in line, making me candidate #1. 

Today, in my “first” ever International Pageant I was crowned as the “first” ever Filipina in Ms. Aura International. 

I’m still in awe with all of the things that had happened. Thank you so much everyone for the love & support that you have given me. It would not be possible without all of you.

Para sayo ito, Mahal kong Pilipinas 

Miss Aura International
Miss Aura Int"ernational Philippines
Influencer Republik
KF Crown.Glory.Legacy
Missosology"
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National Costume 

Belleza de Philippa" or "FILIPA 
(A beautiful girl who loves horses) by Jorick Lopez Limpag Creations

Faith's National Costume was inspired by a beautiful Filipina woman who loves horses named “Philippa” which  derived from the word Philippines. ​

An elegant Filipiñana intricately designed and showcased the Philippines symbolism, it displays and  mimics the beauty of the national flower which is Sampaguita, rained with thousands of pearls that represents the country as the Pearl of the Orient, and a Kalesa which is a small 2-wheeled calash used as transportation in the Philippines

This national costume exhibits different elements as it was made of 3D laces, acrylic beads for body details, skirt that was made of dancing pearls and a hand painted cape adorned with kalesa that illustrates Philippines culture and tradition. Ensemble with a beaded fan derived from pamaypay or abaniko, a mainstay of women's attire and a crown made of pearls and crystal beads that shows a strong, passionate and empowered Filipina.

Jorick Lopez Limpag

Creative Team:
Joebert Andres
Eduardo Delos Reyes
Mhar Christopher Mamasig
Dennis Cariño Cuario
Jake Fernandez Demerin
John Albert Casayuran
Jerome Nicu Tabil
Virjel Sibayan
Manny V Vendiola
Ryan Talingdan Pascua

Makeup: Jayson De Seles
Hair: Hyunah Amano
Venue: Subic Bay Travelers Hotel & Event Center Inc.
Stage Design: Lloyd Masmila by Event Central
Videographer: Eibner Saliba
Photographer: Jesse Basubas

Special Thanks:
Eekim Amano
Yhumie Fortalejo
Jing Yap
Patrick Angelo Edades
Elroy Jon Ilagan
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TALENT : A WARRIOR FILIPINA

Faith showcased an interpretative dance depicting the story of A Warrior Filipina that represents a strong and independent Filipina who is willing to fight and defend herself and her tribe. 

This interpretative dance is a representation of the rich culture and tradition of the Philippines, it embodies not only the talent of the Filipinos when it comes to dancing but also the traditional costume that the Filipinos have. This dance exhibits a powerful emotion of a strong Filipina who is filled with bravery and ready to lead her tribe against the enemy. Pintados means painted because their bodies were covered with tattoos and were used as a costume to represent native Filipina who has courage, rank, and strength. It defines as the bravest warriors adorned in tattoos that covered every inch of their body from head to foot. 

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Choreographer: Junnel Malit 
Assisted by Robert Munes
Talent concept: Jing Yap/Exodus Production
Costume by Shemshem Okamoto/Jobee Henson
Makeup by Hyunah Amano 
Venue: Terrace Hotel and Welltz Bar
Stage Design: Lloyd Masmila by Event Central
Videographer: Eibner Saliba
Photographer: Jesse Basubas

Special Thanks:
Mikee Amano
Yhumie Fortalejo
Lizadel Dais Rivera
Patrick Angelo Edades
Elroy Jon Ilagan
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IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIALS

a ravishing swimsuit/resort wear by Cathy Mora Capistrano. Photo by JJ Maghirang III

Alexandra Faith, 28 of Olongapo City, is a Tourism graduate from Columban College in the said city in 2014. 
   She's a dedicated and multi-awarded triathlete. Also a ramp model, she had participated in Bench Fashion Show and Philippine Fashion Week, among others. 
   She's a staunch advocate of healthy living, wellness, youth and women empowerment, and equality. 
  Faith has a string of pageant experiences in her portfolio, as follows : 
•  2013 Mutya ng Olongapo Grand Winner
•  2013 Miss Silka Philippines Grand Winner 
•  2014 Mutya ng Pilipinas candidate no. 7.  Top 10 Finalist and Mutya Miss White Result. 
•  2015 Reyna ng Aliwan 1st runner-up, Miss Photogenic and Best in Swimsuit. Represented Dinamulag Mango Festival of Zambales. 
•  2016 Bb. Pilipinas candidate no. 2. 
•  2018 Century Tuna Superbods Ageless Top 5 Finalist 
•  2021 Bb. Pilipinas candidate no. 29.  Miss World Balance 
MISS AURA INTERNATIONAL PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION
The Miss Aura International Philippines Organization (MAIPO) is composed of CEO & National Director Katniss Griffiths, Managing Director Jovita Laureola, Overall Pageant Director Ferdinand Galdones Abejon and Multimedia Director Ken Fillarca appointed Faith to be our first-ever delegate to the Turkey-based Miss Aura International Pageant. 

Griffiths (top photo) said, "Faith have all the qualities of an Aura Queen : 4B's - Beauty, Body, Brain and most important, Behavior."
The team promptly posted congratulatory messages in  their respective social media accounts and MAIPO official Facebook page. 

PAGEANT TRAINING

Faith underwent rigorous pageant training on pasarela, personality development, etc. under KF Beauty Camp headed by noted certified beauty queen maker Rodgil Flores (right, top photo). 
Flores wrote in his Facebook page :  
"Another Filipina shone brightest in the international pageant scene and she is a KFamilia!
CONGRATULATIONS Alexandra Faith Garcia for being crowned as Miss Aura International 2021 in Antalya, Turkey"


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