MEET Jihaynne Jirah Shamah L. Hernandez, a 16-year-old, 5-foot-5 senior high school student of San Beda College Alabang.
Hernandez, who hails from Calamba City in Laguna, will be representing the Philippines at the Miss Teen International in Ho Chi Minh City on October 30.
An honor student, Hayni wants to take up Accountancy, Business and Management in college.
She plays various instruments, such as the piano, violin and ukulele.
Hayni’s love for fashion began at age of nine when she began modelling. “I also become a cover of teen magazines including UK-based Fashion Flair Magazine (April to June 2021) and Mystic Sphere Magazine (August 2021),” she shared. “I also have my own photo studio, Hayni Studio.”
Hayni also dabbled into acting and had a lead role in the 14th anniversary special of “Scene of the Crime Operatives” (SOCO) of ABS-CBN.
Hayni was at first not keen on joining pageants, but people dear to her encouraged and supported her to try it. “It made me realize that I should enter pageantry, especially for my parents who taught me to do good for those who deserve it, to help them to the best of my abilities as a beauty queen with a voice through which I can inspire others to be able to help more people.”
Hayni will undergo training under the Kagandahang Flores pageant camp of renowned mentor Rodgil Flores in preparation for her stint at the Miss Teen International pageant.
She is forever grateful to Rikki Molina, the national director and franchise holder of the Miss Teen International, as well as to her fellow Calambeños led by Calamba Mayor Justin Chipeco and Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez for their support .
