Jane Doria crowned Miss Philippines-Australia 2009, Aprille Lim is Charity Queen Australia
L–R: Donna Jones, Kathleen Monares, Jane Doria, Aprille Lim, Cersha Burn, Michelle Snelson (Photo credit: Raymond Mallary / PASC)
The 2009 Miss Philippines-Australia and Charity Queen Australia were crowned at the 21st Fiesta Kultura held last 18 October at the Fairfield Showground.
Jane Doria was crowned 2009 Miss Philippines-Australia. First Runner-up was Aprille Lim.
Aprille also won the Charity Queen Australia title. Charity Princess was Kathleen Monares.
This year’s theme was “Celebration”, a celebration of being a Filipino woman signifying beauty, grace and wonder.
There were six candidates vying for the crowns, each sponsored by various clubs. The candidates with their club sponsors were Jane Doria, Pinoy Tennis Clan; Donna Jones, Visayan Association of Australia Inc; Kathleen Monares, Philippine Australian Friendship Association; Cersha Burn, Filipino Community of the Hunter Region Inc.; Michelle Snelson, ACT Filipino-Australian Social & Cultural Association ; Aprille Lim, Bicol Communities League Inc.
Each candidate was presented with an Achievement Award in recognition of her own unique skills and abilities that define today’s modern woman. It also acknowledged her participation and commitment as a candidate in this year’s Miss Philippines-Australia and Charity Queen Australia pageant and for her valued support of the Grand Philippine Fiesta.
Other awards given on the night were Miss Popularity (Cersha Burn), Miss Photogenic (Kathleen Monares), Miss Friendship (Jane Doria), Miss “Pearl of the Orient Seas” (Jane Doria), Best in Swim Wear (Aprille Lim), and Best in Evening Gown (Jane Doria).
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