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Miss Universe Philippines queens MJ Lastimosa, Gazini Ganados, Michelle Dee, and Ahtisa Manalo (left) and actresses Shuvee Etrata and AZ Martinez. Queen of the Islands/Facebook

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Miss Universe Philippines queens MJ Lastimosa, Gazini Ganados, Michelle Dee, and Ahtisa Manalo (left) and actresses Shuvee Etrata and AZ Martinez. 

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786947586335composites2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Miss Universe Philippines queens MJ Lastimosa, Gazini Ganados, Michelle Dee, and Ahtisa Manalo (left) and actresses Shuvee Etrata and AZ Martinez. Queen of the Islands/Facebook"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Miss Universe Philippines queens MJ Lastimosa, Gazini Ganados, Michelle Dee, and Ahtisa Manalo (left) and actresses Shuvee Etrata and AZ Martinez. Queen of the Islands/Facebook </span></span></span></div><p>Some of the most recognizable faces in pageantry and showbiz have come together for the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/pageants-beauty-queens/2026/8/13/beauty-queens-celebs-to-compete-for-p25-million-prize-in-queen-of-the-islands-pageant-1843">inaugural Queen of the Islands competition</a>, where the winner will take home a P25-million cash prize. </p><p>The candidates have started training for their pasarela or runway walk, as seen in newly released photos on the pageant&#x27;s social media pages.</p><p>In a rare moment, fans were able to get a glimpse of veteran beauty queens sharing the same stage with both fresh faces and local actresses.</p><p>Among them are Miss Universe Philippines titleholders Ahtisa Manalo, Michelle Dee, Gazini Ganados, Ariella Arida, and MJ Lastimosa; and showbiz personalities Shuvee Etrata, Sanya Lopez, Ashley Ortega, Faith da Silva, and AZ Martinez. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786947008166773725135_18110925259929109_4527948731901846200_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="(From left) Ashley Ortega, Gazini Ganados, and Shuvee Etrata. Queen of the Islands/Facebook"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">(From left) Ashley Ortega, Gazini Ganados, and Shuvee Etrata. Queen of the Islands/Facebook </span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17869469393233.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Sanya Lopez (left) and Faith da Silva. Queen of the Islands/Facebook"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Sanya Lopez (left) and Faith da Silva. Queen of the Islands/Facebook </span></span></span></div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=315&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F2142886233296003%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="315" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F4658382134405488%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>In earlier videos released by Queen of the Islands, the public was able to get to know the first batch of candidates.</p><p>When asked about her edge in the competition, Etrata replied: &quot;My heart. My heart is so big it could fill the whole room.&quot;</p><p>Ortega, on the other hand, said she just wants to enjoy the experience. </p><p>&quot;I just want to have fun, I want to learn a lot of new things. It&#x27;s something new for me, to join a pageant,&quot; she said. &quot;I just really want to enjoy the experience and learn from it.&quot;</p><p>Lopez, for her part, declared: &quot;Kaya kong gawin ang lahat, alang-ala sa pageant, para sa korona.&quot;</p><p>Other details about Queen of the Islands pageant have yet to be revealed as of writing.</p>

<p>Some of the most recognizable faces in pageantry and showbiz have come together for the inaugural Queen of the Islands competition, where the winner will take home a P25-million cash prize. </p>

Some of the most recognizable faces in pageantry and showbiz have come together for the inaugural Queen of the Islands competition, where the winner will take home a P25-million cash prize.

From Gazini to Shuvee: Pasarela training for Queen of the Islands pageant begins

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From Gazini to Shuvee: Pasarela training for Queen of the Islands pageant begins

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Published August 17, 2026 02:20 PM PHT

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