Cindy Obeñita
Obeñita in 2022
Born
Cinderella Faye Elle Obeñita

(1996-01-03) January 3, 1996
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Other namesCindy
EducationLiceo de Cagayan University
Occupations
  • Model
  • beauty pageant titleholder
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorDark Brown
Major
competition(s)
  • Binibining Pilipinas 2021
    (Winner – Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2021)
  • Miss Intercontinental 2021
    (Winner)
    (Miss Intercontinental Asia)
    (Best in Gala Dress)
    (Popular Vote)

Cinderella Faye Elle Obeñita (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɔˈbɛŋɪtɐ]; born January 3, 1996) also known as Cindy Obeñita is a Filipino model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2021 taking place in Egypt on October 29, 2021. Before that, she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2021.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Obeñita was born on January 3, 1996, and raised in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. She earned a bachelor's degree in mass communication from the Liceo de Cagayan University. She graduated magna cum laude. Obeñita works as head of the planning and events division of the Provincial Tourism Office in Misamis Oriental. On December 13, 2019, Obeñita took part in a medical mission at the Sacred Heart Parish in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

Pageantry

Binibining Pilipinas 2021

On 11 July 2021, Obeñita represented Cagayan de Oro at Binibining Pilipinas 2021 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Receiving the most votes online, she won the People's Choice award and automatically earned a spot in the Top 13.[4][5]

At the end of the event, Obeñita was named Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2021 by Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2019, Emma Tiglao.

Miss Intercontinental 2021

On October 29, 2021, Obeñita represented Philippines at Miss Intercontinental 2021 and competed with 71 other candidates at the Hotel Sunrise Diamond Beach Resort in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

At the end of the event, Obeñita won the competition and was crowned as Miss Intercontinental 2021 by the title holder Fanni Mikó from Hungary. Obeñita is the second title holder of Philippines after Karen Gallman won Miss Intercontinental 2018.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Philippines' Cinderella Faye Obeñita is Miss Intercontinental 2021". rappler.com. Rappler. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  2. ↑ Madarang, Catalina Ricci. "Miss Intercontinental Philippines 2021 bet Cindy Obeñita slays 'Diwata,' 'Darna' outfits". interaksyon.philstar.com. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  3. ↑ "Philippines' Cinderella Faye Obeñita is Miss Intercontinental 2021". RAPPLER. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  4. ↑ "Philippine bet Cinderella Obeñita named Miss Intercontinental 2021". GMA News. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  5. ↑ "Who is Cinderella Faye Obeñita, Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2021?". Miss News. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  6. ↑ Gabinete, Jojo. "Cinderella Faye Obeñita wins Miss Intercontinental 2021". pep.ph. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  7. ↑ Escuadro, Kiko. "Cinderella Faye Obeñita is Miss Intercontinental 2021". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
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