Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 Winners

Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 winners. From left to right: Miss Philippines-Air Renee McHugh, Miss Philippines-Water Emmerie Cunanan, Miss Philippines-Earth Psyche Resus, Miss Philippines-Fire Gwennaelle Ruais, and Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism Angela Fernando.

With its 7,107 islands, the Philippines is a tropical beach paradise. With its 6,682 endemic species of flora and fauna, the country is also a biodiversity hotspot. That’s why nature tourism is so big in the Pearl of the Orient. What better way to promote nature tourism than with a bevy of nature-loving fine Filipinas?

The ecologically-themed Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 pageant selected five such beauties for its winners’ circle. Four of them bear titles corresponding to the elements of earth, air, fire, and water, while one of them serves as a muse for eco-tourism.

Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 Kris Psyche Resus, who also won the award for best in swimsuit, will go on to represent her country at the Miss Earth 2010 pageant in November. Psyche was crowned by Miss Philippines-Earth 2009 Sandra Seifert, famous for her dramatic comeback after being disqualified from the Miss Philippines pageant. Congratulations to each and every one of these lovely ladies on representing the natural beauty of their country!

Kris Psyche Resus

Miss Philippines-Earth 2010
Kris Psyche Resus
Age: 22
Height: 5′ 6″
Measurements: 33″-23″-34″
Ethnicity: Filipina
Occupation: Art student
Special awards: Best in Swimsuit

Psyche sees herself and her fellow Miss Philippines-Earth 2010 winners as hands-on leaders when it comes to protecting the environment. This confident and articulate young woman cites her headstrong mother as one of the biggest influences in her life. Psyche is the kind of person who wants to prove herself, take a stand, and make a difference — making her perfect for the twin roles of international delegate and environmental advocate.

Renee Rosario McHugh

Miss Philippines-Air 2010
Renee Rosario McHugh
Age: 18
Height: 5′ 7″
Measurements: 34″-24″-34″
Ethnicity: Filipina-American
Occupation: Customer service associate
Special awards: Best in Casual Wear

New Yorker Renee loves organic food — a passion that jives well with the environmental focus of the Miss Philippines-Earth pageant. Growing up with a Filipina single mother has given her the strength and determination of a fine Filipina. That determination has driven Renee to compete in three different pageants, all the way to finally winning a crown at Miss Philippines-Earth.