Cindy Faye Obeñita took home the Miss Intercontinental crown for the Philippines. Find out 7 things you didn’t know about the titleholder.
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Cinderella Faye Obeñita is the real pageant Cinderella story after she took home the Miss Intercontinental crown on October 30, 2021. The beauty queen was Binibining Pilipinas 2021’s Wild Card after almost not making it to the semifinals. After proving her spot throughout the Bibining Pilipinas pageant, Cindy was able to garner a spot on the Top 4 where she took home the title as Miss Intercontinental Philippines.
After months of training, she competed in Egypt where Cindy ultimately won the pageant and is now the reigning Miss Intercontinental. Cindy’s story is truly an inspiring one, but most people still don’t know much about her. That’s why we’ve taken the liberty to find out some extra information on our Miss Intercontinental. Here are 7 things you didn’t know about Cinderella Faye Obeñita
1. Cindy trained with Aces & Queens
Beauty Pageant Runway Coach, Ian Mendajar, trained the reigning Miss Intercontinental for Binibining Pilipinas and Miss Intercontinental.
2. Cindy was a freelance events host
This beauty queen definitely has the gift of gab. She used to host events at Cagayan de Oro all time. Imagine having a queen host your event?
3. Cindy works in the Tourism Department
Before winning Miss Intercontinental, she used to work full time in the Tourism Department of Cagayan de Oro. That’s why the queen is the best representative of her hometown.
4. Cindy dressed up as Darna for Halloween
Ding, ang bato! Recently, she dressed up as Filipino superhero, Darna, for the Miss Intercontinental official Halloween party.
5. Cindy used to have braces
Never be ashamed of having a brace face! Maybe one day you can bag the Miss Intercontinental crown like Cindy did.
6. Cindy has been a pageant fan for a long time
On 2016, she posted a photo of Megan Young, Pia Wurtzbach, and Kylie Verzosa. She captioned the photo saying, “I bow down to these queens.” Manifestation? We think so.
7. Cindy participates in philanthropic activities
This beauty queen has a genuine heart. She takes time out of her schedule to go to feeding programs, orphanages, and volunteer activities.
