Evangeline Louise Ancheta Pascual (born November 30, 1956) is a Filipino actress, artist, radio host and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Republic of the Philippines 1973 and represented the Philippines at

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where she placed first runner-up.

Career

In 1973, the 23rd annual

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pageant was held at the

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

Marjorie Wallace Marjorie Wallace (born January 23, 1954) is an American actress, television host, model and beauty queen. In Miss World 1973, 1973, she made history as the first woman from the United States to be crowned Miss World, but just 104 days later, pa ...

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 Patsy Yuen. She did movies at age 18, playing lead roles with Fernando Poe, Jr. in ''Ang Pangalan: Mediavillo'' (1974), and Ramon Zamora 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 Tony Ferrer, and ''Golden Chaku'' with Rey Malonzo. Pascual played as the mother of Valeria played by Sheryl Cruz in GMA-7's TV series Bakekang (2006) starring Sunshine Dizon. And she played as the wife of

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, and the mother of

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

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

University of Santo Tomas The University of Santo Tomas (UST; ), officially the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines or colloquially as ''Ustê'' (), is a Private university, private Catholic school, Catholic researc ...

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

Filmography

Film

*''Ang Pangalan: Mediavillo'' (1974) *''The Exit'' (1975) *''Golden Chaku'' (1977) *''Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal'' (1991) *''Judge Asuncion: Hukom Bitay'' (1995) *''Love Notes'' (1995) *'' Maruja'' (1996) *''Bayarang Puso'' (1996) *'' DoReMi'' (1996) *''Si Mokong, Astig at si Gamol'' (1997) *''Sanggano'' (1997) *''April, May, June'' (1998) *''Sisa'' (1999) *''Two Timer'' (2002) *'' Lastikman'' (2003) *''Inter.m@tes'' (2004) *'' La Visa Loca'' (2005) *'' Banal'' (2008) *'' T2'' (2009)

Television

*'' Pangako sa 'Yo'' (2000) *'' Umulan Man o Umaraw'' (2000) *''

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'' – ''Lobo'' (2001) *'' Basta't Kasama Kita'' (2002) *'' Magpakailanman'' – "The Manny and Pie Calayan Story" (2005) *'' Calla Lily'' (2006) *'' Bakekang'' (2006) *''

'' – "Barko" (2007) *'' Daisy Siete'': "Tabachingching" (2007) *'' Ysabella'' (2007) *'' Pieta'' (2008) *'' May Bukas Pa'' (2009–2010) *'' Beauty Queen'' (2010–2011) *'' Biritera'' (2012) *'' Paraiso'' (2012–2013) *'' Hawak-Kamay'' (2014) *'' You're My Home'' (2015) *'' Sana Dalawa ang Puso'' (2018)

Other

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References

External links

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Evangeline Pascual 1973 Miss World (unofficial)
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pascual, Evangeline Living people Filipino beauty pageant winners Miss World 1973 delegates Actresses from Bataan University of Santo Tomas alumni 1956 births