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Miss Australia named Miss Culture International Queen 2019

Carla N. Canet

MISS Jasmine Elliott of Australia was crowned Miss Culture International 2019 in a pageant held at SMX Convention Center on May 31, 2019.

She was followed by Miss Claire Therese Porras of the Philippines who landed as first runner-up.

Miss Sylvernie Belinda Engelbert of Malaysia was named third runner-up.

Miss Flora Garcia Siagian of Indonesia was named Miss Culture International for Heritage and Karen Elizabeth Garcia as MCI for the Arts.

The new MCI Queen said, “This is an absolute dream come true. To stand on that stage knowing that I had so much support, not only from friends and family, but also the people of Bacolod was truly heartwarming. Miss Culture International really is about sharing and spreading different cultures, and I just feel so privileged to be able to have shared this moment with so many people from all walks of life.”

Meanwhile, those who got the minor and special awards were Miss Karen Elizabeth Garcia of Mexico who got the Best in Swimwear; Miss Flora Garcia Siagian of Indonesia as the People's Choice awardee and Best Advocacy; Miss Jasmine Elliott of Australia as Miss ERA and Miss Eclipse and Miss Claire Therese Porras of the Philippines as Best in Gown.

Furthermore, the event was directed by Carlo Quezon and his Production Team with Rizza Paula Infante as the head organizer; John Paul Abanilla as creative director and Pweewii Ybanez as their logistics coordinator.

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