REIGNING Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska, together with Miss World Organization founder and chairperson Julia Morley, arrived in Manila Wednesday and marked their Philippine visit with a special press conference yesterday at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Center.
Also in attendance were Miss World Philippines 2022 Gwendolyne Fourniol, Miss World Philippines 2021 Tracy Maureen Perez and Mr World 2022 Kirk Bondad.
Organized by Bluewater Day Spa and Skin Elements, the press meet highlighted the statuesque Polish beauty queen’s first visit to the country, while marking the fourth year since Julia’s last visit to Manila last 2019.
Karolina, Julia and their Miss World Organization entourage will be the special guests of honor who will lead the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the opening of reigning Miss World Philippines 2022 Gwendolyne Fourniol’s advocacy project for the Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA) foundation, a two-storey learning hub located at the Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila. The formal launch is scheduled tomorrow.
For her part, Julia Morley looks forward to revisiting her longtime advocacy project, the Tuloy Foundation, a non-governmental organization headed by Father Rocky Evangelista that is committed to the transformation of poor, abandoned, homeless and at-risk children.
“It’s always inspiring to know that our queens live up to our ‘beauty with a purpose’ advocacy, and education remains a top priority for global change,” Morley remarked.
Through the past years, the foundation has been one of the many beneficiaries of the Miss World Organization, and Julia’s visits have always been a great source of joy for the children.
“It’s a pity that it took us a long time to come back here because of the global pandemic, but we remain resolute with our commitment to Father Rocky and the children,” Julia added.
Meanwhile, as the reigning Miss World, Karolina looks forward to being part of all of the organization’s advocacy and charity projects all over the world. “It’s a game-changer for me to travel in these parts of Asia. We hope to align with like-minded organizations who support our advocacies and charities,” she said
Karolina is also looking forward to experiencing the Philippines’ world-acclaimed brand of hospitality, as well as visiting some scenic tourist destinations, sampling some of our famous Filipino dishes, and doing some fashion photo shoots.
Miss World Philippines national director Arnold Vegafria warmly welcomed Karolina, Julia and the Miss World Organization delegates, and regards their visit as an affirmation of the two organization’s firm and resolute partnership.
“Julia and Karolina’s visit is a testament to the solid partnership between the Miss World Organization and the Miss World Philippines Organization. This should put to rest any rumors or speculations that have come up within the past weeks regarding the organization’s directives,” said Vegafria.
After their Manila visit, Julia, Karolina and company will be gearing up in preparation for the much-awaited 71st edition of the Miss World pageant, to be held in New Delhi, India on December 16.
The 2023 Miss World pageant will be telecast via GMA-7 and ALV TV streaming platform.
