NINETEEN candidates from the different contingents will compete for the Sinulog Festival Queen 2026 crown on January 16, at the Cebu City Sports Center.
The coronation night serves as a centerpiece of the Sinulog festivities. Each contestant represents a unique contingent, showcasing the cultural heritage of their respective cities and provinces.
Here are the official candidates:
1. Stefanie Collamar Przewodnik – Municipality of Asturias
2. Mary Yasmin Fabian – Carcar City
3. Candy Urna – Hugpong Mananayaw ng Bayan, University of the Philippines Cebu
4. Kyra Rei Hopkins – Tribu Septimo of LGU Dumanjug
5. Angela Casia Sheehan – Tribu Masadyaon – Toledo City
6. Ma. Hillary M. Yamongan – Talon Talon NHS – Zamboanga City
7. Clarissa Marie Angelina Gambalan Westram – Kalivungan Festival – Province of Cotabato
8. Abba Nicole Veloso Comboy – Tribu Kinaiyahan – Barangay Santo Niño
9. Angel Myrna Thecia Layam – Banay San Nicolasnon
10. Chanel Frenzie O. Catao – Inayawan Talents Guild Cultural Dance Troupe
11. Akeesha Kharmel C. Zuasula – Pundok Luzinians – Barangay Luz
12. Lyra Anne Tampos Arcenal – Bag-ong Tribu Kasambagan
13. Marie Luisa M. Jaekel – Alcoy Siloy Festival
14. Annika Kirsten M. Rusiana – Banay Talambanon
15. Britney Felecio – Mandaue City
16. Nicole Torres Mallorca – Bukluran Dance Troupe of Antipolo City
17. Ma. Antoniette N. Bongares – Tabaco College
18. Ashley Dainne Locson Fernandez – Maria Clara L. Lobregat NHS – Zamboanga City
19. Cassandra Jan Ramos Montin – El Pueblo Cultural Dance Troupe of Zamboanga City High School Main
Przewodnik clinched the Best in Runway Award during the preliminary competition on January 14. (SunStar Cebu)