Evangeline Louise Ancheta Pascual (born November 30, 1956) is a

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actress, artist, radio host and beauty queen who won Miss Republic of the Philippines 1973 and represented Philippines at

Miss World 1973 Miss World 1973, the 23rd edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 23 November 1973 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, United Kingdom. 54 delegates vied for the crown won by Marjorie Wallace of United States. She was crowned by Belinda G ...

where she placed first runner-up.

Career

In 1973, the 23rd annual

Miss World Miss World is the oldest existing international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951. Since his death in 2000, Morley's widow, Julia Morley, has co-chaired the pageant. Along with Miss Universe, Miss Int ...

pageant was held at the

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in England. Fifty four delegates vied for the crown, with

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emerging as the winner and 16-year-old Pascual as first runner-up. However, Wallace had to be fired from her duties as Miss World; pageant organizers extended an offer to Pascual to carry out the duties of Miss World for the remainder of the year without being officially granted the title; Pascual had already signed a movie contract and turned down the Miss World offer, which was then accepted by second runner-up Miss Jamaica

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. She did movies at age 18, playing lead roles with

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in ''Ang Pangalan: Mediavillo'' (1974), and

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in ''The Game Of Death'' (1974) and ''The Dragon Force Connection'' (1974). She starred also in ''Mission: Get The Mastermind'' (1975) with Roberto Gonzales, ''The Exit'' (1975) with

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, and ''Golden Chaku'' with

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. Pascual played as the mother of Valeria played by

Sheryl Cruz Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz (born April 5, 1974), better known as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series ''Sinasamba Kita'', as Valeria in '' Bakekang ...

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's TV series Bakekang (2006) starring

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. And she played as the wife of

Juan Rodrigo José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model. Personal life and career Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, ...

, and the mother of

Matteo Guidicelli Gianmatteo Vittorio Fernan Guidicelli (, born March 26, 1990), known professionally as Matteo Guidicelli, is a Filipino actor, model, singer and former kart racer. Early life and career Matteo Guidicelli was born in Cebu City. He is one of ...

in Paraiso (2012) of

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. She hosts a long-running radio show on DWIZ 882 called ''Echoes of the Heart'', where she does radio counselling on the matters of love and life. She is also an artist, her paintings became part of exhibits and were sold both in the Philippines and abroad.

Personal life

Pascual was Miss Republic of the Philippines 1973 from

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, Philippines. Her father was the late Dr. Francisco Pascual, Jr. She studied in

University of Santo Tomas The University of Santo Tomas (also known as UST and officially as the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Manila) is a private, Catholic research university in Manila, Philippines. Founded on April 28, 1611, by Spanish friar Miguel ...

. She is the mother of Nino Lapid, a tattoo artist.

Selected filmography

(TV show) (1973) *Ang Pangalan: Mediavillo (1974) *The Exit (1975) *Golden Chaku (1977) *Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal (1991) *Judge Asuncion: Hukom Bitay (1995) *Love Notes (1995) *Bayarang Puso (1996) *

DoReMi ''Do Re Mi'' is a 1996 Philippine musical comedy film directed by Ike Jarlego Jr. It stars Donna Cruz, Regine Velasquez, and Mikee Cojuangco. The movie is considered to be the most successful Filipino musical comedy of all time. The film's tit ...

(1996) *Si Mokong, Astig at si Gamol (1997) *Sanggano (1997) *April, May, June (1998) *Sisa (1999) *

Pangako Sa 'Yo ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (International title: ''The Promise'' / ) is a Philippine primetime soap opera series that aired on ABS-CBN. It stars an ensemble cast led by Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Eula Valdez, Tonton Gutierrez and Jean Garcia. It ...

(2000) *

Umulan Man o Umaraw ''Umulan Man o Umaraw'' (International title: ''Seasons of Love'' / ) is a 2000 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the third installment of ''GMA Mini-Series''. Directed by Louie Ignacio, it stars ...

(TV series) (2000) *

Maalaala Mo Kaya ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippines, Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. ...

– ''Lobo'' (2001) *

Basta't Kasama Kita ''Basta't Kasama Kita'' (International title: ''As Long As I'm With You'' / ) is a Philippine action drama which was aired on ABS-CBN primetime series from May 26, 2003, to September 10, 2004, replacing ''Bituin''. The series stars Robin Padill ...

(TV series) (2002) *Two Timer (2002) *Lastikman (2003) *Inter.m@tes (2004) *

Magpakailanman ''Magpakailanman'' ( en, Forevermore) is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Mel Tiangco, it premiered on December 2, 2002. The show concluded on December 27, 2007. It was replaced by the '' E.S.P.'' ...

– ''The Manny And Pie Calayan Story'' (2005) *La Visa Loca (2005) * Calla Lily (TV series) (2006) * Bakekang (TV series) (2006) *

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Sana Dalawa ang Puso ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso'' (International title: ''Two Hearts'') is a 2018 Philippine drama television series starring Jodi Sta. Maria in her first dual role, together with Richard Yap and Robin Padilla. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeT ...

(2018)

References

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Career

Personal life

Selected filmography

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