On October 11, "National Coming Out Day" will be celebrated in the whole world in which LGBT community or as stated in a huffingtonpost article, " which people are supposed to decide to come out to friends and family, many others view National Coming Out Day as a day to look back on and celebrate their successful journey toward fully accepting who they are." Then, a month after, November 9, 2013 (Saturday), Cebu will crown a new Queen from the Gay/Transgender Royalties as it will hold the coronation night of the Pageant of the Alternatives, the Queen of Cebu 2013!

QUEENS OF CEBU 2012 Photo Credit: Queen Of Cebu Facebook Page

This year is a special year of LGBTs in the whole Earth and without further ado, here are the official list of candidates of Queen of Cebu 2013 Pageant representing the different countries of the world (in country's alphabetical order):




Who's your bet? Vote her(them) at the Community Poll of Air You Go Travel's website.

And who will do you think have the rights to judge the beautiful Queens? It's no other than the following icons and outstanding personalities:

DAWN ZULUETA : Photo Credit: Interaksyon.com

Ruffa Guttierez

Bea Zobel de Ayala - Philantrophist
Dawn Zulueta - Award Winning Actress
Fernando Manso - Spain's Photographer to the Stars
John Herrera - MEGA All Star Designer Awardee
Ruffa Guttierez - Beauty Queen, Actress, Model
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid - Asia's Songbird Singer, Actress
Mathieu Salem - Famous Australian Designer
Karla Henry - Miss Earth 2008
Anton San Diego - Editor in Chief, Philippine Tatler Magazine

Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid

Queen of Cebu 2013 Coronation Night's tickets will be available 2-3 weeks before the pageant night. For more updates, kindly check their official Facebook Page.

Nope, there is no Official Winners yet for Queen of Cebu 2012, pageant for Alternatives, but on November 9, 2012 (Friday), a new Queen will be hailed following the royal steps of Rain Villagonzalo (2009), Maki Eve Mercedez (2010) and Bee Urgello (2011)


UPDATES: Here are the official list of Queen winners with complete set of special awards.

Queen of Cebu Universe 2012 -Ms. Paraguay
Queen of Cebu Tourism 2012 - Ms. Honduras
Queen of Cebu International 2012 - Ms. Croatia
Queen of Cebu World 2012 - Ms. Portugal
Queen of Cebu Earth 2012 - Ms. Kazakhstan


Queen of Cebu 2012 Top 10
Philippines, Paraguay, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ukraine, Honduras, Costa Rica, Portugal, Kazakhstan, Chile

Miss Talent - Ms. Ivory Coast
2nd Runner up : Ms Bulgaria
1st Runner up: Miss Philippines

Miss Congeniality -  Ms Croatia
Miss Photogenic - Ms Ukraine
Miss Confidence Smile - Ms Ukraine
Miss Facebook Darling Award - Ms Kazakhstan
Miss Ralphs Wine and Spirit - - Ms Kazakhstan
Best "It" Figure - Miss Philippines
Best in National Festival Costume - Ms Paraguay
Best in Costume - Ms Paraguay
Best in Swimsuit - Ms Philippines
Best in Funwear - Ms Vietnam
Best in Evening Gown - Ms Paraguay

PS: Thanks to the host, Jude Bacalso for the invite, you guys rock! Congratulations to the organizers and winners.

 So, who are the official candidates for this year's Queen of Cebu? Check this out!
 

Before the pageant night, on October 6, 2012, a grand parade will be initiated from Fuente Rotunda to Mango Ave - Gorordo Ave (until JY Square) - Salinas Drive (until flyover Waterfront) - Juan Luna Ave (until Radisson) then left Ouano Ave for Amnezia Superclub. Then a Talent Night is offered at Amnezia Superclub. Ticket for the Talents Night is at Php. 50.00 and will be available on Friday, September 28, 2012. You can purchase your tickets thru your favorite candidate or thru Cary Santiago Atelier