Philippines’ leading beauty camp, Aces and Queens is back with another batch of stunning queens who are all set to represent the center at national pageants. Trainings, which are held in Pasig and Mandaluyong, included physical fitness, make-up, fashion, and communication skills.

Over the years, the camp has helped campaigns of Filipino candidates in international pageants such as Andam, Gionna Cabrera, Lia Ramos, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Miss World 2013 Megan Young, Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner-up Ariella Arida, Miss Universe 2012 1st runner-up Janine Tugonon, Miss World 2011 1st runner-up Gwen Ruais, Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup, and Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj.

The camp has recently announced its class of 2022 consisting of yet another impressive set of 11 divas who will be competing at national pageants. So, without any further ado, let us meet the Aces and Queens Class of 2022 –

Pauline C. Amelinckx representing Bohol

Standing 175 cm tall, Pauline is an Eurasian model. She speaks fluent Italian and French. She studied at the University of Lausanne, went to an acting school in London and is an aspiring actress, writer and director. The diva has also recently been the face of a popular international ad. Not new to pageantry, she was the third runner-up at the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant and is now all set to win a national crown.

Lou Dominique Piczon representing Cebu Province

25 years-old Lou is a model, host and a model mentor working as an account executive. She is a mental health advocate and is associated with the RiseUp Campaign. Not new to the industry, the diva was previously crowned Binibining Cebu Heritage 2019. She also joined the inaugural edition of Miss Universe Philippines in 2020 and represented Mandaue City. She made it to the Top 16 and was named Best in National Costume and Best in Runway.

Isabelle Braza representing Las Pinas

Isabelle Braza is a Tourism Graduate of UP Diliman and currently works as a business manager. Bella has been modelling since 2008 and has appeared in 28 commercials, including Jollibee, McDonald's, Visa, Milo, Nestea, Slimmer's World, among others. For Bella this will be the second time she will be competing in a national pageant. Last year, she made it to the Top 75 of Miss Universe Philippines but did not move on to the next round because of existing commitments.

Vanessa Caro representing Iloilo Province

Vanessa Caro is 24 years old, stands at 179 cm and is one of the tallest in the Class of 2022. She got her Master’s Degree in New York. As a professional Polynesian dance teacher, she has conducted in-person and online classes and donated the proceeds to her chosen charities. She was proclaimed Miss Iloilo Dinagyang in 2016 and this year she is joining her first national pageant, representing Iloilo Province.

Jedidah Korinihona representing Davao Del Sur

Island girl Jedidah, is 25 years old and stands 172 cm tall. She was born in Solomon Islands and later took up Project Management in Australia. She is a model and has modelled for several beauty products. Jedi who has been playing volleyball for 5 years is competing in a national pageant for the 2nd time representing Davao Del Sur. Last year, Jedi made it to the Top 30 of Miss Universe Philippines.

IvyLou Bourbon representing Pangasinan

24 years old IvyLou stands 170 cm tall and is a Tourism Graduate from St. Louis University. She has won several pageants such as 2017 Limgas na Pangasinan Tourism, 2018 Miss Baguio 1st runner-up and 2018 Miss Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio. Ivy will be competing in her first national pageant this year, representing Pangasinan.

Chantal Elise Schmidt representing Cebu City

At 177 cms, Chantal is the second tallest in the batch. Born in Hong Kong, her mom is from Bacolod and her Dad from Frankfurt, Germany. She later moved to Sydney, Bacolod City, Frankfurt, back to Hong Kong, then Cebu, and now Manila. She holds a Bilingual International Baccalaureate Diploma in German and English from the Cebu International School. She is currently taking up Law at a German University thru online classes. She has been modelling since she was 16 and is a confessed dog lover. Schmidt is a pageant newbie and she will be representing Cebu City in her national pageant.

Sashi Chiesa representing Lapu Lapu City

Eurasian beauty, Sashi is 26 years old and was born in Locarno, Switzerland. She has an International Baccalaureate Diploma in Medicine (undergraduate) from the University of Lausanne. An aspiring actress she has likewise enrolled in an acting school in London. Sashi has written a screenplay which will be made into a movie and has worked as an assistant director in a movie set. Sashi was 1st runner-up in Miss Mandaue 2017 but will be representing LapuLapu City in her chosen pageant. This multi lingual beauty has modelled in LA, London, New York and Manila and has landed a cover of a London magazine. She has appeared in an international ad for Axe Unilever.

Dorothy Marie P. Gemillan representing Iloilo City

Dorothy is a 21 year-old a 3rd year Nursing student at the Central Philippines University. She could be a popular journalist in the future as she has won various awards in journalism, essay and creative writing. Recently she was crowned Miss Iloilo City Universe by Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo. The diva might have a strong chance of pulling off a sandwich victory for Iloilo City.

Annabelle Mae McDonnell representing Misamis Oriental

21 years-old Annabelle was was born in the United Kingdom but grew up in Iligan City. She is a 3rd year Consular and Diplomatic Affairs student at the DLSU College of St. Benilde. She has won several beauty titles including Miss Lanao Del Norte 2019, Miss Iligan 2018 and was 2019 Miss Millenial 2nd runner-up. She was also recently crowned Miss Kuyamis 2022.

Julia Saubier representing Albay

Born in Lyons, France, Julia is 27 years old and is an academic achiever and financed her studies from high school to her Master's Degree thru academic scholarships. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York University Abu Dhabi, took her Master's Degree in Yenching Academy of Peking and went to the Identity School of Acting in London. This multi lingual and accomplished lady has travelled the world but this time she wants the universe. She joined Binibining Pilipinas in 2019 and this year she is competing for a second time but is crossing over to a different pageant.