THE 4th edition of the Mrs. Philippines International concluded with a grand finale last December 18, 2021 at Okada Manila with Olongapo City’s Leona Luisa Abad Andersen besting the field of 16 finalists from all over the country to take the coveted Mrs. Philippines International 2021 title.
Andersen, 27, who is part Danish and was born in Canada, was the first runner-up in the “ReINA ng Tahanan” segment of “It’s Showtime!” before vying for Mrs. Philippines International. She will represent the Philippines in Mrs. International in Singapore in 2023.
Andersen’s predecessor, Mary Grace Avanzado of Lumban, Laguna, will vie for the international tilt, also in Singapore, next year. The international crown was won by Cebu’s Jessica Candelasa-Eribal in 2017.
This year’s winners are: Leona Luisa Anderson, Olongapo, Mrs. Philippines International 2021, Patrizha Meer-Banzuela, Sto. Tomas, Batangas, Mrs. Grand International Philippines 2021; Janette Larnie Mamino, Laguna Province, Mrs. National Universe Philippines 2021; Ginevive Louw, Lapulapu City, Elite Mrs. Philippines International; Eudian Pasamero Anoyo, Calamba, Laguna, Mrs. Planet Philippines 2021; Cristhel Fraulein Gardoce, Rizal Province, Mrs. World Universal Philippines 2021; Joy Soo, Davao del Norte, Mrs. Classic Grand International Philippines 2021; Chona Chuy Darm, Pampanga, Mrs. Beauty International Philippines 2021; and Marites Ortega, Sta. Rosa City, Ms. Philippines International 2021.
The rest of the winners will compete in their respective international pageants next year.
The Mrs. Philippines International was organized by 3Stars Productions, spearheaded by Maan Cueto Aris and Aries Concepcion.