Her name is Avonlea Paula Paraiso.
The first time I met and briefly spoke with 5’6.5″ Avonlea Paula Paraiso was last April when she attended the victory party of Bb. Pilipinas International 2014 Bianca Guidotti. Back then, she was mulling about taking the pageant route via Miss Philippines Earth 2015. I told her to check out all her options first since there are other competitions to consider.
This girl, who might initially give some readers a Lalaine Edson-ish vibe, was actually 1st Runner-Up during Miss Resorts World Manila 2013 won by Nikita Pia McElroy. Other than that attempt, she decided to go low profile first. She concentrated on her main talent, and that is playing the harp (watch video below). And this could instantly convince others that she might be a better match for Miss World Philippines 2015 instead.
courtesy of blurry penguin
What do you think, dear readers? Should she make the beeline at Gateway, Carousel Gardens or wherever Ms. Cory Quirino will set up shop next year? ;-)
