Village Connect
In Silka’s search for the woman with empowering ‘kinang’, Katherine Topsnik from Central Eastern Visayas shines as the true embodiment of a modern Filipina who is capable of using her influence to champion the causes the create positive impact on her community.
Silka, one of the leading skincare brands in the country, continues to emblazon its legacy of illuminating the true ‘kinang’ of a Filipina – the shine that goes beyond outer glow, rather, encompassing her inner beauty, courage, and advocacy.
With a theme backed up by this empowering message, Silka re-launched its annual beauty pageant, this time, bolder and bigger as Binibining Silka 2023 in partnership with ABS-CBN.
“We renamed this year’s pageant Binibining Silka because we want to further establish Silka as a wholly- Filipino proud local brand which has been in the country serving Filipinos for 22 years”, Eunice de Belen, Marketing Manager of Silka said.
“And with our relaunch, you’ve witnessed a bigger and bolder Binibining Silka in partnership with a trusted network ABS-CBN who helped us mount, scale and promote all our regional legs and the recently concluded grand coronation night.” de Belen added.
Making its grand comeback since the pandemic, the search celebrates inclusivity and diversity among Filipinas, thus providing wider regional and cultural representation.
Twelve candidates who stood out from the months-long regional leg proudly represented their provinces and vied for the title. The Grand Coronation night happened on October 29, with a radiant 20-year-old Katherine Topsnik from Central Eastern Visayas clinching the coveted crown!
The Boholana beauty, who is an aspiring biologist, immediately seized the audience and judges’ attention with her jaw-dropping look on stage, let alone when she demonstrated her candor and strong advocacy during the Q&A portion for the Top 7 bets.
Asked one stereotype about beauty queens that she would like to debunk and how she will do it, Katherine answered with palpable sincerity, “I believe that there’s this stereotype about beauty queens that all we have is just a face. And I believe with myself, and all the other girls, that we have a good heart. We have our morals and values. And that is how we inspire and influence others.”
“If I were to become your Binibining Silka 2023 tonight, I will use my position to further spread my message and influence.”
Katherine’s eloquent statement truly encapsulated the image of a modern Filipina who shines beyond outer beauty. She is indeed the epitome of the true ‘kinang’ of a Pinay who is capable of using her influence to champion the causes that resonate deeply within her. She is one to display sophisticated grace, resilience, and determination in conquering her journey that creates positive impact on her community.
The newly crowned Binibining Silka 2023 promises to reign with purpose. She is determined to move with deep conviction for what she stands for, which is inclusivity for children with disabilities. Katherine is a huge supporter of The Little Lamb Missionaries of the Poor, which is a permanent home for the destitute, physically, and intellectually disabled children.
To mark the beginning of a meaningful partnership, Silka supports Katherine’s advocacy by donating P250,000 to her chosen charitable institution.
Apart from the crown, [Katherine] bagged P500,000 in cash, plus sash and Silka products. She’s also bound to showcase her dazzling talent through her hosting projects in ABS-CBN Regional Events and Dear MOR; acting stints in iWantTFC, Star Cinema, and ABS-CBN teleseryes; and as a guest VJ on MYX (One Music Live). And as the true embodiment of Ganda at Alagang Silka, she will become the brand’s newest ambassador.
Winners of the special awards received a P30,000 cash prize. Beamae Sumulong of Southern Tagalog, 2nd Runner Up, was also Ms. Popular Choice and Best Regional Costume. Liza Mae Ruiz of Western Mindanao was awarded as Miss Congeniality. Verily Aquino of NCR was chosen as Best in Casual Wear. And Abigail Arnold of Central Luzon took home the Best in Swimsuit Award.
Binibining Silka 2023 Katherine Topsnik also bagged the win for Best in Long Gown. Beyond prestige and glamour, Katherine’s crowning moment as Binibining Silka 2023 serves as an inspiration to fellow Filipinas to embrace their true beauty that shines from within.
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