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Facing the crowd is not an easy task. It is an experience that you won’t forget in your whole life. Beauty is not the sole basis in a pageant as it should be complemented by a sharp mind and self confidence.

September 19, 2009 marked the unity of GVCFI on its 6th Sinadya Festival and 14th Pagtukod Day. This is the night of beauty and wit as GVCFI unleashed their 9 lovely ladies and 9 gorgeous men battling for two major award: The Mr. and Ms. GVCFI 2009.

After that Victorian evening, let us know them closer as they describe their journey to stardom...

Sherwin Jay Hapitan

I had lots of unforgettable experience in joining the contest, first the friendship that we made by my co-candidates; second, our sponsor tour and lastly, to the Q&A portion in the pageant.

Mark Anthony Villanueva

My unforgettable experience was when we visited our sponsor as well as our practice every night.

Twinkle Angelie Batiller

One of my unforgettable experiences was showing my talent. It’s not easy because I don’t have (talent). I think I have a deep crush with Mr. Andre Endique. I feel very proud. I’m happy not only for myself but also to the people behind my winning moment. The pageant taught me how to be confident and how to take part as a role model of the entire student of the GVCFI.

Carlo Leonora

My unforgettable experience in joining the pageant was during the first interview together with the celebrities and I feel so lucky that I met them personally. Before the contest, I felt nervous but when the pageant began, the feeling of nervousness faded and I become more confident. Being Mr. Photogenic was really a great award for me. I feel honored and overwhelmed.

Catherine Basilico

I have faith in myself that I can do my job well and I have confidence already. I prayed before the contest that God will guide me all the time. The pageant not only developed my personality but also my self confidence. It helped me physically, mentally, but also emotionally.

Johnny Roy Redondo

My unforgettable experience was the talent day at the Fitmart Mall because that was my first time to wear an Ifugao attire. It is my first time to join a contest.

Lycelle Labrador

Unforgettable for me was the tour that we had last September 15, for almost one day to visit the sponsors for the Search for Mr. and Ms. GVCFI. I feel that I am already a winner because I didn’t expect to be included in the Magic 5.

Arjay Arado

Being one of the candidates is not easy for us because of the responsibilities. In joining this kind of competition, I learned so many things. I grew as a student to be more responsible in order to accomplish all the challenges and the problems we encounter in our lives. I also developed self-confidence.

Angelyn Suganob

What was unforgettable for me was when we were having our practice, everyone is working hard to memorize the choreography in order that the Search will be done well. And after that, there is always time for brainstorming that was conducted by our choreographer. I missed those laughters and tears.

Jonard Retuyan

Winning the event was truly unforgettable. It was a great opportunity for me as a simple student to share and to show my talent and personality. I’m very proud of myself. Honestly, it was normal to get nervous when you are standing in front of many people because we are all humans.The effect of the pageant to me was before I’m just a simple student but when I won the title for Mr. GVCFI 2009, I became popular and well known in our school.

Adrian Aguisando

Before I am person who doesn’t have confidence. I am ashamed in communicating with people around me. Now I can stand in front for many people with confidence in myself. I realize how awesome that you are standing in front of the crowd. You are like a celebrity -- that was my feeling after the pageant.

Hazel David

I feel deeply honored because I didn’t expect that I will be the one who will get the title Best in Interview.

Donna Billones

On our first exposure, I’m slightly nervous because I thought nobody was there to support me.