MS.JHEVERAN CABRERA: MS.TOLEDO 2008The Honorable Governor in the Province of Cebu, Gov. Gwendolyn F. Garcia witness for the very first time in the history of the Ms. Toledo Foundation pageant...the Ms. Toledo Search 2008. Her arrival was herald with a song "Mabuhi ka Sugbuanon" with standing ovation from the crowd of spectators. She was welcomed by the City Mayor of Toledo, Hon. Arlene E. Zambo, Vice-Mayor Rudy Espinosa and City Officials.
In her fiesta message, she wished the best for the City and to the Candidates as well and it was well-applauded.Mayor Arlene Zambo also inspired everyone along with the Welcome message from the Chief Executive Officer,Ms. Toledo Foundation, Mrs. Eleuteria Alvez. Guests were acknowledge by City Tourism Officer,Trinidad Bubuli.
The panel of judges were; Ms. Cebu,Ms. Sinulog,Cultural Heritage mentor Vince Iscario, beauty titlist,Ms. Campus Journalist 2007, former Ms. Sportsfest- Karen Nacario ; Matinee Idol & ABS-CBN actor - Joross Gamboa, Civil engineer and Irrigation NIA Diosdado Rosales; Provl. Board Member Victoria Corominas. Guests were Ronnie Liang of Pinoy Dream Academy (Season 1); Joross Gamboa (Actor); Apple Abarquez (PDA-Batch 2), Kenneth of starstruck, Dionne Monsanto (PBB).
The choreographer is no less than Glen Albutra.And, the whole production was magnificent as the ladies appeared in Funwear, Anime costume,and on to the evening gown. The minor awards - MS. CONGENIALITY,MS.TROPICANA & MS. TALENT goes to LADY JERNAE MARQUEZ, MS. PHOTOGENIC goes to GLADY'S VILLACARLOS. Best in Evening Gown- JHEVERAN CABRERA. They bested themselves in the interview portion and among the five (5) finalist were Candidate # 10 - Lady Jernae Marquez; Candidate # 7 - Jheveran Cabrera, # 12 Glady's Villacarlos, # 2 Venna Grace Mendrez,# 11 Marigold Lebumfacil.
The five (5) showed off their wit as they answer one question "Are you proud to be a Toledana"?
Lady Jernae- "am proud to be a Toledana because I belong to the City of Love and progress because of the City officials. Am happy. I feel so nervous but then, am really happy.Did I say something wrong? Am speechless but proud to be a Toledana."
Jheveran- "Good evening everyone.Of course, am very much proud knowing that Toledo City is progressive.We will be known more.not only in the City but to other city. Proud to be a candidate here.This year, Hinulawan is celebrated. Proud to be a Toledana.
Gladys- "Yes,I am proud to be a Toledana. I am one of the citizens assets and I am one of the people who are assets"
Venna-"I am proud to be a Toledana because simply I live in the west coast, that is City,born in Toledo City would be very,very best for me"
Marigold- " Good evening Toledanos.bec. a Toledana possess a virtue that of being simple,loving yet irresistible."
Aftersuch, the Ms. Toledo 2007, Sweeny Villahermosa made her glorious farewell walk. Her voice over catered on the importance of having the title is to surmount the trials which is the essence of the pageant---perseverance,willingness,commitment & sacrifice.It is not easy but a great feeling that u have to keep on dreaming,never surrender but keep your feet on the ground. We must bring the title to serve,and lastly she gave her thanks to the Committee, sponsors,families,everyone and the Toledo City Government.
Adjudge 2nd runner up is Ms. Venna Grace Mendrez (# 2), 1st runner up is Ms.Lady Jernae Marquez(#10). The three (3) major awards
goes out to Ms. Tourism-Glady's Villacarlos, Ms. Independence - Marigold Lebumfacil and the crowning glory of Ms. Toledo 2008 -Jheveran Cabrera. She was crowned by Honorable Governor herself,Gov.Gwendolyn Garcia, and Mayor Arlene Zambo. The winners all received a cash prize, sash, bouquets and trophies. Kudos to the Ms. Toledo City Foundation/ Toledo City Government for a glamourous and spectacular pageant.
featured by Marissa T. Rubin