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| Courtesy of Kass Tapiru's Facebook Account |
On 14th March 2026, the inception of Queen of Pride, Europe 2026 took place in Geneva, Switzerland. This was participated in by 16 insightful and remarkable candidates where the coronation night was held at Uptown UOG in Geneva, Switzerland.
The first edition was organised by a charitable organisation of pageant-enthusiast Filipinos whose objective was to showcase the beauty, charm, eloquence and wits of my fellow transgender women who lives across Europe.
The pioneering coronation night was well attended by a vibrant audience from the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/ questioning, intersex and asexual) community and the candidates' admirers where it created a milieu filled with pride and solidarity.
The spirited night was also hosted by Wendellou Delmar and Raymond Malavega who kept the crowd entertained and involved all night long to entirely forget the cold weather lingering outside.
TICKETS, REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION
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| Courtesy of Raymond Malavega's Facebook Account |
The coronation night's admission was set at 40 CHF for VIP seats and 30 CHF for regular entry with advanced purchasers receiving a 10% promotional discount.
Candidates contributed a modest registration fee of 100 – 150 euros where it helped cover essential participation requirements. On the other hand, the charitable organisation generously covered the candidates' two-night accommodation to make their stay pleasant and worry-free.
CORONATION NIGHT
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| Courtesy of Charlene Monteverde's Facebook Account |
The 16 candidates confidently and strikingly graced the stage, opening with an engaging introduction of themselves where each one delivered playful, light-hearted remarks. They then showcased more of their presence and versatility in a series of captivating segments, as follows:
sultry red casual wear
elaborately inspired costume
coquettish swimsuit displays
glamorously sparkling evening gowns
unique talent presentations
The audience watched in awe when their favourite candidate(s) appeared on stage. The venue was filled with admiration, applause and excitement. On the other hand, the members of the jury observed each performance with attention where they carefully evaluated and scored the candidates for the various awards, inter alia, major and special awards.
MINOR, MAJOR AND SPECIAL AWARDS
The candidates whose performances had stood out throughout the competition were recognised and received the following awards that have been known to me:
Best in Casual Wear
Kass Tapiru
Best in Swimsuit
Kass Tapiru
Best in Talent
Kass Tapiru
Best in Gown
Kass Tapiru
Miss Photogenic
Kass Tapiru
Miss Congeniality
(candidate's name unknown)
Best Smile
(candidate's name unknown)
Miss Feminine Look
(candidate's name unknown)
There were also a set of Sponsors' Choice awards given to the candidates whose performance and qualities impressed the valued sponsors:
Pinoy Vibes Award
Charlene Monteverde
Miss Cream Silk
(candidate's name unknown)
The above-mentioned awards had influenced the judging process and impacted the selection of the top 5 finalists.
TOP 5 FINALISTS
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| Courtesy of Charlene Monteverde's Facebook Account |
The candidates who earned a spot in the top 5 faced the time-bound Question-and-Answer segment. They were challenged to the limit of their wit and presence of mind. The finalists, in alphabetical order, were:
Charlene Monteverde
Ena Santos
Fritzimae Yee
Kass Tapiru
Mitchelle Agusto
TITLE HOLDER AND RUNNERS-UP
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| From Left to Right Third Runner-up, Mitchelle Agusto First Runner-up, Charlene Monteverde Queen of Pride, Europe 2026, Kass Tapiru Second Runner-up, Fritzimae Yee Fourth Runner-up, Ena Santos Courtesy of Charlene Monteverde's Facebook Account |
After demonstrating their composure and insight during the Question and Answer segment, the most defining moment was declared and revealed. The unanimously proclaimed pioneering title holder with her runners-up are:
Queen of Pride, Europe 2026
Kass Tapiru
First Runner-up
Charlene Monteverde
Second Runner-up
Fritzimae Yee
Third Runner-up
Mitchelle Agusto
Fourth Runner-up
Ena Santos
The newly crowned Queen and her Runners-up were awarded crowns, sashes, bouquets and commensurate cash prizes.
The above relevant details were excerpted from a shared conversation with one of the candidates and public Facebook posts. If you believe any part of the information requires correction, please feel free to contact me and I will update it accordingly.
