BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL
A
Fil-German candidate for Kalibo Ati-Atihan festival King was crowned on January
15. Marc Philip Niemeyer, 21, bested 15 other aspirants for the coveted
crown and title.
Niemeyer,
a resident of Laguinbanua East in Numancia, Aklan and a Garcia College of
Technology student, nailed the question “how will you make a difference in the
community as a Kalibo Ati-Atihan King candidate?” in the crucial question and
answer portion. The
pageant newcomer was born and raised in Lengerich in Germany to a German father
and Filipina mother from Nabas, Aklan.
Jann
Vincent Regalado, 24, from Bubog in Numancia won first runner-up. He also got
minor awards for Best in Swimwear and the corporate awards for Mr. Coca Cola
and Mr. Novelino.
Odelon
Bartolo I, 20, from Poblacion, Ibajay, Aklan and an Information Technology
student of STI College Kalibo, finished second runner-up.
The
19-year old Paolo Benedict Ibuyan from Kalibo, Aklan and accounting student of
Garcia College of Technology won 3rd runner-up. He also took home Best in
Formal Wear, Mr. People’s Choice and Mr. Philippine Airlines.
John
Rafael Villar from Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan was also named 4th runner-up.
Other
minor awards winners were Frank Jared Rafailes, who won Mr. Photogenic and Mr.
Kasafi Runway; Alvin Delos Santos for Best in Production Number and Ronald No
for Best in Talent.
Mr. Casino Active award went to
Stewart Kenneth Magbanua.
Other
candidates who joined the Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival King grand finale were
Jasper Sy, Charles Manuel Laserna, Icidor Kobe So, Marc Sebastian Hauer,
Stewart Kenneth Magbanua, Erol Pestano and Earl Jaztin Beboso.
The
16 aspirants competed in three categories – production number, swimwear and
formal wear in the preliminary round. The candidates were trimmed down to top 5
for the final stage of the competition.
Xander Ford,
Kalibo Dance Ensemble and Ex-Unit dance crew also performed during the two-hour
pageant. The event hosted by Rey Jason Gregorio and Allen Guillen was organized
by Kalibo Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan Foundation Inc. (Kasafi), the municipal
government of Aklan and the provincial government of Aklan./MP
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