Pauline Amelinckx
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Amelinckx in 2023
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| Born | Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx (1995-08-26) August 26, 1995 (age 28) |
| Education | Cebu Doctors' University (BA) |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
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Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx (Tagalog: [ˈpaʊlin kuˈtʃaɾɔ ɐˈmelinks]; born August 26, 1995) is a Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Supranational Philippines 2023. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Supranational 2023 competition, where she finished as first runner-up. She is well known for her advocacy against body shaming and mental health awareness.[1]
Amelinckx competed at the Miss Universe Philippines pageant three times and was crowned as Miss Supranational Philippines in her third attempt in 2023. She was previously crowned Miss Bohol 2017, and later, Mutya ng Pilipinas Global Beauty Queen 2018.
Amelinckx was born on August 26, 1995 in Tubigon, Bohol, to a Filipino mother and a Flemish father. She stayed in Antwerp, Belgium, for ten years, from the age of two to twelve, when she returned to the Philippines.[2] She studied international studies and majored in European studies at the Cebu Doctors' UniversityinMandaue, Cebu, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2017.[3][4]
In 2014, Amelinckx represented Tribu Himag-ulaw from Placer, Masbate, at the Sinulog Festival Queen pageant and finished as first runner-up. In addition to her placement, she also won four special awards—Best in Group Performance, Miss Phoenix Petroleum, Miss Suncellular and Miss Sinulog Allphones.[5][6]
On July 22, 2017, she was crowned Miss Bohol 2017 at the Bohol Wisdom School Gymnasium in Bohol, Philippines.[4] The first runner-up in the same pageant was Gazini Ganados, who would later be crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2019.[7][8]
In 2018, Amelinckx competed at the Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant, representing Bohol.[9][10] In the Terno competition held on September 12, 2018, she won the Best in Terno award, as well as the Mutya ng Camera Club of the Philippines award.[11] At the coronation night held on September 16, 2018, she was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas Global Beauty Queen 2018. Her crowning made her the Philippines' delegate at the Global Beauty Queen 2018 pageant, however, the pageant was cancelled due to tensions in the Middle East.[12]
Amelinckx first competed at the Miss Universe Philippines pageant in 2020, representing Bohol. In the preliminary competition, she won three special awards from the pageant's sponsors. At the coronation night, she was awarded the Most Beautiful Face award.[13] Ultimately, she finished third runner-up behind the eventual winner, Rabiya MateoofIloilo City.[14]
Amelinckx competed again in 2022, being announced as an official candidate for the pageant, on April 6, 2022.[15][16] At the end of coronation night, she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022, third to the eventual winner, Celeste Cortesi.[17]
Amelinckx competed at the Miss Universe Philippines pageant for a third time, in 2023. On February 18, 2023, she was announced as one of the 40 delegates competing at the fourth edition of the pageant.[18][19] In an interview with the Philippine Entertainment Portal, Amelinckx expressed that she was "afraid that people would be... naumay sa akin [grown tired of me]", on her third attempt on the pageant.[20] Nonetheless, Amelinckx was identified as a fan-favorite to win the competition.[2][21]
In the preliminary competition held on May 10, 2023, Amelinckx accumulated ten special awards during the preliminary competition from the pageant's sponsors, the most of any contestants that edition.[22] Her performance at the competition led publications to identify her as a frontrunner at the pageant.[23]
At the coronation night, Amelinckx won five special awards, namely Miss Jojo Bragais, Miss Titan Universe, Miss Enderun, Miss Smilee Apparel and Miss Avana. She advanced to the Top 5, where she, and her co-finalists, were asked "For you, what is the best that we can offer to the rest of the world? Why do you consider it so?", alluding to the Department of Tourism's new branding campaign. She responded:[24]
"The best that we offer to the world is the Filipino warmth. It is something that we feel in other countries when we see other Filipino communities. But it is something we feel even more evidently here in the Philippines. And with this slogan at heart, with this value within us, we'll be able to bring so many people together to make a meaningful change out there and show them the best the Philippines has to offer."
At the end of pageant, she finished in Top 5. Michelle Dee was the winner of the pageant.
Following Miss Universe Philippines 2023, Amelinckx was appointed Miss Supranational Philippines 2023 in a separate ceremony held at the Okada Manila, therby making her the country's delegate to the Miss Supranational 2023 pageant.[25][26] She, and Mister Supranational Philippines 2023 Johannes Rissler, departed to Poland to compete at their respective pageants, on June 26, 2023.[27][28] In her introductory video for the pageant, she emphasized self-love and body positivity.[29]
In fast-track events held prior to the pageant, Amelinckx won the third challenge of Miss Supra Influencer, giving her an opportunity to automatically advance to the Top 12;[30] and won the first round of the Supra Chat, having competed against seven other delegates in the competition's tenth group, giving her another opportunity to advance to the semifinal of the pageant.[31] Amelinckx would advance to the final rounds of both competitions.[32] Dale Calanog of Inquirer praised her outfit choices in events prior to the pageant, commenting that the outfits "showcase her boldness".[33]
The competition was held on July 14, 2023, at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater.[34] Amelinckx advanced to the Top 24 via her win at the Supra Chat challenge.[35][36] Amelinckx would advance to the Top 5, where she and her co-finalists were asked: "What makes for a good brand ambassador for this organization?". Drawn to answer second, Amelinckx responded:[37]
"It would be dedication. Dedication to this journey, dedication to the people who have brought her up to this journey, and dedication of course with the organization that she'll end up working with. This is such a beautiful experience. And she has to be someone who will bring people together. Someone who knows that this is not a one-woman journey. We all have our differences, but we also realize that we have so much in common. And we are now gathered here on this stage transcending our own borders, bringing nations together."
By the end of the event, Amelinckx finished first runner-up to Andrea Aguilera of Ecuador.[38]
Amelinckx has been an Ambassador of Hope for the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation since 2019. She supports the organization's advocacy of providing boats and related facilities to bring children, residing in coastal and far-flung areas, safely to school. Amelinckx also supports Yellow Boat's "Hope in a Box" initiative, where they distribute care packages to children in her hometown. Amelinckx is also a marine conservation advocate.[39] Amelincx also holds the presidency of the JCI Philippines – Chocolate Hills Chapter.[40] Amelinckx describes herself as a self-love advocate, having had experienced body shaming.[41]
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| Preceded by
Alison Black |
Miss Supranational Philippines 2023 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by
Kim Victoria Vincent |
Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022 |
Succeeded by Not awarded |
| Preceded by Inaugural |
Miss Universe Philippines 3rd Runner-Up 2020 |
Succeeded by Not awarded |
| Preceded by
Sofia Marie Sibug |
Mutya ng Pilipinas Global Beauty Queen 2018 |
Succeeded by Not awarded |
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Miss Supranational 2023 contestants
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