In a pageant-obsessed country like the Philippines, there are fans who consider beauty queens as actual royalty. Their appearances at public events are much awaited, and some of them parlay their popularity by trying their hand at showbiz. Meanwhile, others become product endorsers or accept invitations to judge provincial pageants that can also prove lucrative.
Beauty queens-turned-models Desiree “Des” Verdadero-Abesamis and Patty Betita
At the moment, the two friends' focus is on their weekly live selling platform where the items consist mainly of their own gowns and party outfits as well as store-bought separates