Yllana Marie Singin Aduana (Tagalog: [ɪlˈjɑːnə məˈriː əˈdwɑːnə]; born July 7, 1998) is a Filipino model, medical laboratory scientist, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Earth – Air 2023. Aduana was previously crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2023, where she became the country's representative to the Miss Earth 2023 pageant, later held in Vietnam.
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 Aduana crowned as Miss Philippines Earth 2023 | |
| Born | Yllana Marie Singin Aduana July 7, 1998 |
| Other names | Yana[1] |
| Education | Centro Escolar University (BS) |
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| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[2] |
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Early life edit
Aduana was born on July 7, 1998, in Siniloan, Laguna. She was educated as a consistent scholar, and graduated from Centro Escolar University with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology in 2018, later passing the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination in the same year.[3] In 2018, she started a skin care business, formulating and blending all of the products herself using only natural ingredients.[1] She had also worked as a flight attendant for Philippine Airlines.[1]
Pageantry edit
Miss Philippines Earth 2021 edit
On May 25, 2021, Aduana was announced to be one of the 68 delegates competing at Miss Philippines Earth 2021.[4] At the virtual pageant held on August 8, 2021, Aduana finished as a runner-up.[5] Naelah Alshorbaji of Parañaque won the pageant.[6]
Miss FIT Philippines 2021 and Binibining Pilipinas 2022 edit
Aduana competed at Miss FIT Philippines 2021, held in September 2021.[7] At the pageant, Aduana emerged as the winner, being crowned by her predecessor Malka Shaver.[8]
While Miss FIT Philippines, Aduana was announced as one of the 40 candidates competing at Binibining Pilipinas 2022, representing her home province of Laguna. On the coronation night, Aduana won the Face of Binibini award.[9] Later, Aduana was named as one of the top 12 finalists.[10] At the question-and-answer portion, she was asked "What are your thoughts and sentiments on the advocacy my body, my choice?". She responded:
I believe that all women should always be entitled to our own opinions and we should have the most autonomy on whatever decision that we have towards our bodies because as women, we are a tower of strength, a pillar of hope, and a champion of purpose. We should always believe that all our choices should always come right into our hands.[11]
Aduana finished in the top 12; Nicole Borromeo, Chelsea Fernandez, Gabrielle Basiano, and Roberta Tamondong went on to win the pageant.[12] At the end of her reign as Miss FIT Philippines, she crowned Jackelaine Fleming of Calbayog, as her successor.[13]
Miss Philippines Earth 2023 edit
On April 5, 2023, Aduana was announced to be one of the 29 delegates competing at Miss Philippines Earth 2023, representing Siniloan.[14] In an interview with the Philippine Entertainment Portal, she stated that she had joined the pageant again to promote her environmental causes.[15] She also declared the pageant would be her last.[16]
In pre-pageant events, Aduana won the Darling of the Press award, and was third in the talent competition.[17]
At the pageant, Aduana wore a dress designed by Ken Batino that was decorated by 5,000 safety pins.[18] At the final question and answer round, she was asked "What do you think people in the future would say about your generation?". She replied:
I would definitely say that our generation, although misconstrued as very ardent, …we use our voice for a reason, and that is to always speak up for the things that we know are right, and for the things that we know that we deserve. That is why we are very ardent about it.[17]
At the end of the pageant, Aduana was named as the winner, and was crowned by outgoing titleholder Jenny Ramp, as Miss Philippines Earth 2023.[19] As Miss Philippines Earth, Aduana participated in various advocacy work. Shortly after her crowning, Aduana joined a clean-up drive at Sulat, Eastern Samar, on May 13, 2023.[20] On June 30, 2023, Aduana participated in an Arbor Day bootcamp at Quezon City.[21] On July 5, 2023, Aduana spoke at the United Nations climate meet, becoming the first Filipino beauty queen to do so.[22][23]
Miss Earth 2023 edit
As Miss Philippines Earth, Aduana served as the delegate of the Philippines at the Miss Earth 2023 pageant.[24] In pre-pageant activities, Aduana placed in the Top 5 for Best Appearance and spoke on behalf of the delegates of Asia and Oceania in the Eco Project segment of the pageant.[25]
During the preliminary rounds, Aduana wore a skin-bearing turquoise gown made of recycled zippers designed by Batino.[26] For the National Costume round, Aduana wore a Partick Isorena ensemble inspired by the mythological figure Maria Makiling.[27] On December 20, Aduana was announced as the winner for the Best in Bikini award.[28]
At the pageant proper, Aduana ultimately advanced to the Top 4, where the finalists where asked if they agreed with an official at a "recent climate conference" who was quoted as "there is no science behind coals for the phaseout of fossil fuels". She responded:[29]
As someone who is from the medical field, I do believe that everything roots from science. And I think that the greatest gift that we have in this generation is the sophisticated technical installations that we have, and so there is science in the phaseout of fossil fuels. But one thing that we can also agree on is we can always live the zero-waste and sustainable lifestyle. I've always been practicing it because sustainability will always ensure the stability in our future. And if we can master the transferability skills from a just phaseout, then we will have a greener and more sustainable future.
At the end of the pageant, Aduana was crowned as Miss Earth – Air 2023, succeeding Sheridan Mortlock of Australia. Drita Ziri of Albania was the winner of the pageant.[30]
Advocacies and platforms edit
Aduana and her sister founded Edukasyon for Every Juan, a nonprofit organization that aims to promote environmental education.[31][32]
Aduana has expressed her support for the Menstrual Leave Act, which aims to give women two-day menstrual leave. She added that the proposal would encourage economic growth.[33]
Personal life edit
In an interview with Inquirer, Aduana revealed that she suffered from bulimia nervosa, and credits her participation in Miss FIT Philippines in helping her recover from the disorder.[34]
References edit
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- ^ "Beauty queens, models make top 68 cut in Miss Philippines Earth, set also in July". ABS-CBN News. 2021-05-25. Archived from the original on 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ^ Bracamonte, Earl D. C. "Parañaque bet bags Miss Philippines Earth 2021 in virtual ceremony". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "Who is Naelah Alshorbaji, Miss Philippines Earth 2021?". RAPPLER. 2021-08-08. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "Miss Bikini PH, Miss FIT PH live na ngayong taon". INQUIRER.net. 2021-07-01. Archived from the original on 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. (2023-01-27). "Miss FIT PH Yllana Aduana meets 28 aspirants for her crown". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
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- ^ Pasajol, Anne (2022-07-31). "Binibining Pilipinas 2022 names top 12 finalists". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "TRANSCRIPT: How Binibining Pilipinas 2022 winners fared in Q&A". ABS-CBN News. 2022-08-01. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "Cebu's Nicole Borromeo is Binibining Pilipinas International 2022". RAPPLER. 2022-07-31. Archived from the original on 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
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- ^ Custodio, Arlo (2023-04-05). "29 candidates vie for Miss PH-Earth 2023". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ "Yllana Marie Aduana of Laguna is Miss Philippines Earth 2023". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ Tomada, Nathalie. "How Miss Earth Philippines Yllana Aduana walks the talk on environment". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ a b Adina, Armin P. (2023-05-01). "Lab scientist Yllana Marie Aduana is PH bet for Miss Earth". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
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- ^ "Laguna's Yllana Marie Aduana wins Miss Earth Philippines 2023". RAPPLER. 2023-04-29. Archived from the original on 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
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- ^ Presillas, Bryan Ferdie. "Lagunense Yllana Aduana making waves at Miss Earth 2023". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on 2023-12-23. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
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- ^ Abad, Ysa (2023-12-20). "PH's Yllana Aduana wins Best Bikini in Miss Earth 2023". RAPPLER. Archived from the original on 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ "READ: How Top 4 of Miss Earth 2023 performed in Q&A". ABS-CBN News. 2023-12-22. Archived from the original on 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ Ranara, John Patrick Magno (2023-12-22). "PH bet Yllana Aduana is Miss Earth-Air 2023". Philstar Life. Archived from the original on 2023-12-23. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ Parañal, Gly (2023-05-02). "Miss Philippines Earth, Yllana Marie Aduana, Is A Sustainability Queen". TheSmartLocal Philippines – Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
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- ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "WATCH: Miss Philippines Earth 2023 Yllana Marie Aduana on 'menstrual leave' bill". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. (2022-08-29). "Miss FIT PH Yllana Aduana looking for successor with 'genuine story'". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
