14/11/2023
MNA ladies dashing in swimsuits
ANGELES CITY โ The 19 ladies of the Mutya Ning Angeles 2023 all look dashing in their locally-made swimwear.
The black-and-white swimwear was personally made by renowned designer Frederick Policarpio.
This is one of the official wardrobes of the MNA that are all made and created by local designers.
Mayor Carmelo โPogiโ Lazatin, Jr. said aside from celebrating the beauty of Angeleรฑas and the cityโs resiliency, the pageant aims to promote and feature the works and talents of local artists and quality products to further assist them in their livelihood and provide a larger avenue to introduce their craft.
โOur campaigns for Gawang Angeleรฑo and Angeleรฑo Pa are continuous, for we want an avenue for these world-class talents and works,โ Lazatin furthered.
The MNA, co-presented by Beautรฉderm Corporation led by President and Chief Executive Officer Rei Anicoche-Tan, will hold its pre-pageant night on Nov. 18, 2023 at the Angeles University Foundation-Sports and Cultural Center.
Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel, one of the supervising heads of the MNA committee, shared that even gowns are made by local courtiers and the shoes are exclusively made by B**g Gonzales.
โWe are excited, as well as for Angeleรฑos to see the elegant and classy gowns which will be worn by the ladies in the pageant,โ Manuel said.
Meanwhile, Lazatinโs Chief Adviser IC Calaguas, also the MNA committee head, is inviting Angeleรฑos to support the upcoming prestigious pageant, which will be streamed live via the Angeles City Information Office page.
โWe are inviting Angeleรฑos to watch the pageant, mayroon po tayong live sa official page ng CIO,โ Calaguas said.
According to Policarpio, the swimwear is inspired by Audrey Hepburn, a famous fashion icon.
โThis black and white simple yet classic-chic swimsuit is inspired by Audrey Hepburn's iconic vintage look in halter type with asymmetrical peekaboo to make it look even modern and current,โ Policarpio explained.
Policarpio, who has been creating the swimwear for MNA for two consecutive years, said he is privileged to create and work for the pageant, inspiring him to do better.
โI am privileged to have been chosen for two consecutive years as MNA's swimwear designer and proud to work with a dynamic and very hard working team. It inspires me to do better,โ Policarpio said.
โThank you Mayor Lazatin and to the MNA committee supervising head, Chief IC Calaguas and Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel for the trust,โ Policarpio added.
The MNA swimwear photoshoot is captured by Bruno Tiotuico.
