The MassKara Festival wouldn't be complete without the MassKara Queen.

10 beautiful and lovely ladies will vie for the crown on October 17, 2011 (Monday) at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod City.

Get to know them...

MQ candidate #1: Alexis Danica Drilon
Nickname: Nikki
Age: 20 years old
Birthday: June 13, 1991
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 110 lbs

High School: St. John's Institute (2005-2008)
College: University of St. La Salle (2008-present)
Course: BS Biology (fourth year)

MQ candidate #2: Allysa Marie Villarico
Nickname: Allysa
Age: 19 years old
Date of Birth: October 18, 1991
Height: 5'3.5"
Weight: 100 lbs

High School: University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos (2008-2009)
College: University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos

MQ candidate #3: Kathleen Matillano
Nickname: Kathleen
Age: 17 years old
Date of Birth: May 12, 1994
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 110 lbs

High School: Luisa Medel National Highschool (2010-2011)

MQ candidate #4: Abegail Rose Valdez
Nickname: Gail
Age: 19 years old
Date of Birth: January 11, 1992
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 97 lbs

High School: Handumanan National High School (2005-2009)
College: University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos (2009-2010)
Course: BS Nursing (first year)

MQ candidate #5: Giah Elaine Sumalde
Nickname: Giah
Age: 20
Date of Birth: February 6, 1991
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 100 lbs

High School: St. Joseph School - La Salle
College: University of St. La Salle
Course: BS Interdisciplinary Studies (fourth year)

MQ candidate #6: Jelliane Rose Dinorog
Nickname: Jelliane
Age: 18 years old (will be 19 on the day of the pageant)
Date of Birth: October 8, 1992
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 128 lbs

College: Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod
Course: BS Secondary Education

MQ candidate #7: Anastacia Concepcion
Nickname: Tasha
Age: 18 years old
Date of Birth: November 10, 1992
Height:
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High School:
College: West Negros University
Course: BS Hospitality Management (first year)

MQ candidate #8: Alona Jabaybay
Nickname: Alona
Age: 19 years old
Date of Birth: February 27, 1992
Height: 5'3.5"
Weight: 114 lbs

High School: Mount Carmel College (2005-2009)
College: University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos (2009-present)
Course: BS Accountancy (first year)

MQ candidate #9: Rose Valerie Lapuz
Nickname: Beauty
Age: 20 years old
Date of Birth: January 7, 1991
Height:
Weight: 110 lbs

High School: University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos (2007)
College: University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos (2011)
Course: BS Hotel and Restaurant Management (Magna Cum Laude)

MQ candidate #10: Rexie Lynn Lim
Nickname: Rex
Age: 19 years old
Date of Birth: January 25, 1992
Height: 5'5.5
Weight: 110 lbs

High School: Saint John's Institute (2004-2008)
College: University of Saint La Salle (2012)
Course: BS Nursing (fourth year)