Mister, Miss Supranational titleholders reflect on past year as reign’s end nears

Miss Supranational Harashta Haifa Zahra (second from the suitable) and Mister Supranational Fezile Mkhize (second from the left) with the Miss Philippines-Supranational Tarah Valencia (proper) and Mr. Pilipinas-Supranational Kenneth Cabungcal. Picture: Inquirer.internet/armin P. Adina

Subsequent month a brand new Miss Supranational and a brand new Mr. Supranational shall be proclaimed in Poland. And the ruling title holders thinks in regards to the previous yr throughout their latest journey to Manila.

Outgoing Miss Supranational Harashta Haifa Zahra And Mr. Supranational Fezile Mkhize returned to the Philippines earlier this month after reunification within the house nation of the Queen of Indonesia.

The 2 stood reverse the media throughout a press convention in Pasig Metropolis on Tuesday afternoon, Might 6, the place they have been additionally accompanied by Miss Supranational President Gerhard von Lipinski and Empire Philippines President Jonas Gaffud.

Inquirer.internet requested MKHIZE and Zahra if their governments have been one thing like how they launched themselves once they obtained their respective titles within the twin competitions that have been held in July final yr.

The present Mr. Supranational stated: “It has been greater than I anticipated to be sincere with you. I inform the folks, this aggressive work that I virtually really feel like a trip.”

He was simply in Manila final month for the Mr. Pilipinas Worldwide Finals from 2025, the place Kenneth Cabungcal was named the entry of the Philippines to the Supranational Contest from 2025.

“We have now lengthy hours, we meet lots of people, plenty of press, discuss quite a bit. However it’s at all times centered in such an excellent and constructive initiative. And for me, that is why I really like the Supra household. It’s bold and galvanizing, and that may are available so many kinds,” ​​the physician from South Africa shared.

He additionally stated that he thought it was an honor to unfold the thrust of the group to totally different international locations, and to do it “with most likely the best queen I’ve ever encountered”, referring to Zahra. They have been the very first winners of their international locations within the two tilting.

Sahra from her aspect stated: “It was actually an exquisite authorities that can finish. Supranational for me is in regards to the parade that Aways provides again to folks subsequent to us. Like, in each nation, we at all times do social initiatives.”

She additionally visited Manila in December, the place she was accompanied by Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania Alethea Ambrosio of the Philippines throughout a charity occasion.

“That’s actually one thing to do in Supranational, such because the imaginative and prescient and mission of the Miss Supranational who’s ‘inspiring and impressive’ and ‘from the bottom up’ mission,” stated Zahra.

The 2 ruling title holders additionally shared their ideas about passing on their respective titles to their successors. “My reign is coming to an finish and I must hand over the sash, there’s one which I could not have dreamed of,” stated Mkhize.

Zahra stated she virtually felt like crying: “Not as a result of I am afraid to provide the crown to the brand new queen, however I’m afraid that the previous yr will finish with my new household, we can’t have an excellent time anymore.”

The Miss Supranational Pageant from 2025 will maintain its last competitors in Malopolska, PolandOn June 27 (June 28 in Manila), whereas the Supranational Contest from 2025 shall be closed in the identical place on 28 June (June 29 in Manila).

Take part in Cabungcal When growing the flag of the Philippines within the twin competitions, the Miss Filippijnen-Supranational Tarah Valencia shall be third within the Miss Universe Philippines of 2024. /ra