Fremont, Las Vegas? No! New Orleans, Las Vegas? No either! We are simply at the Capital Casino, inside the Clark Freeport Zone, where the search for the “Queen of Capital Casino” emits a Las Vegas atmosphere on Saturday, December 16, as 13 lovely candidates sashayed in the first ever transgender pageant.
Adorned with colorful feathery costumes akin to the famous performers of the desert oasis of Las Vegas, the candidates had descended one by one on the grand stairway of Xenia Hotel.
On Saturday evening, Casey Banes Paculan was crowned “Queen of Capital Casino” during coronation night at the Capital Casino. Red Spiegelman emerged as 1st Runner Up; Mhielle Marie Garcia as 2nd Runner Up; Mhayang Rosero as Miss Capital Casino Ambassadress; and Ivern Doroteo as Miss Capital Casino Tourism.
Judges during the “Queen of Capital Casino” coronation night included Nikki Salac Stanford, Jomarl Pabalan, Oscar Rodriguez Jr. of PAGCOR, Marisherl Valdez, Cecille Pontillas Romero, Geraldine Dereje of PAGCOR, Arjhay Hernandez, Malone Ursal Pangan, and Carl John Miranda.
The trans pageant was also sponsored by Beautederm, La Hermoza Royal, Ledeecia, FBA Scents, Eco Project, Royal Aesthetics, and Bakasyon Travel and Tours.
Public Relations Manager Daniella Sangalang said the search for “Queen of Capital Casino” had allowed members of the LGBTQ+Community in Pampanga and other provinces to showcase their talents and beauty. “There is strength in our diversity and we support our friends in the LGBTQ+Community in the advancement of their welfare and causes,” said Sangalang.
Sangalang said the Capital Casino is now one of the best gaming facilities inside the Clark Freeport Zone.
