Rikki Dela Peña, former Miss Philippine Youth International (2019) and Miss Philippines Face of Tourism( 2022) is now an official candidate for Miss Universe Philippines 2024.
The 25-year-old entrepreneur and fashion show producer was appointed the first Miss Universe Philippines-Lucban.
Rikki, a graduate of Business Administration at the University of Asia and the Pacific, and studied entrepreneurship at the University of the Philippines-Diliman, is the owner of Moderno eyewear. She serves as ambassador of the Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA) Foundation and is the executive producer of the Manila Fashion Runway.
Rikki’s recent MFR fashion show was held for the benefit of ERDA Foundation’s educational needs and the Trichotillomania Philippines, a foundation that she founded last year, which helps individuals suffering from trichotillomania or compulsive hairpulling behavior.
A motivational speaker and lecturer, statuesque Rikki will be a force to be reckoned with in the coming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 competition.
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MUPH gets new events partner
Tei Endencia, a popular and sought-after organizer of wedding events and other affairs, has been assigned as the Official Events Stylist of the Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
Endencia, President & CEO of Aquila Crystal Palace in Tagaytay, will bring to MUPH a wide experience and mastery in events styling. The multi-faceted Fine Arts graduate started his creative passion in flower arrangements for debuts and setting up venues for parties.
A talent of Rams David’s Artist Circle Talent Management Services, he has become the favorite go-to guy among celebrities for weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, and other special affairs. He was responsible for the breathtaking white beach wedding of Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina and Timmy Llana held in Club Paradise Palawan in November 2023.