Justine Felizarta and Jether Palomo named Century Tuna Superbods 2024 grand winners
Justine Felizarta and Jether Palomo are the new Century Tuna Superbods grand winners.
The pair were crowned at the competition's finals night on July 9 at the Manila Marriott Hotel after they beat out 33 other finalists. Century Tuna ambassador Kathryn Bernardo graced the stage with Lola Amour performing.
Actors Aga Muhlach, Marian Rivera, Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez, and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach were part of this year's panel of judges. Robi Domingo and Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel were the hosts of the night.
Justine is a licensed medical aesthetician from Davao Del Sur who competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2021 and Miss Tourism World 2022 where she finished as first runner-up.
Meanwhile, Jether is also no stranger to pageants as he won Mister Tourism World 2023 held in Brazil. He's also a content creator with over 256,000 followers on Instagram.
During the Q&A portion, Justine was asked: How do you think winning Superbods would differ from your previous experience as a beauty queen titleholder?
"Winning Superbods is more than just a title for me. When I turn 30 this year, I really vowed to myself that I want to thrive in more areas and even if it is hard and have obstacles along the way, I want to make sure I am living my best you ever that's why I joined the Century Tuna Superbods competition. And in this competition I hope to inspire more people to go out of their comfort zone and it's never too late to chase your dream no matter how big it is and you can inspire other people with your own story by taking one step at a time and helping them become their best you ever," she said.
On the other hand, Jether was asked: Your social media following grew when you became a finalist, how will you use this opportunity even after your Superbod journey?
"I grew this platform showing that you can be authentically in you showing who you are as a person. I've been one to ruin my self image and ultimately I fell apart but those pieces didn't fall apart, they only fell into place. Now, I want to be able to use that platform to continue to inspire others on their fitness journey on becoming their best you ever," he answered.
The runners-up for this year are Jessica Marasigan and Patrick Patawaran.
Here's the list of winners for special awards
- Slay the Runway Award - Jessica Marasigan and Jether Palomo
- Super Stunner Award - Jessica Marasigan and Aaron Davis
- Urban Smiles Perfect Smile Award - Jessica Marasigan and Jether Palomo
- People's Choice - Inka Magnaye and Jether Palomo
- Bench Active Lifestyle Award - Hazel Ortiz and Aaron Davis
- Super Dad and Super Mom Award - Imelda Schweighart and Carlo Adorador, Julia and Enzo Bonoan
- Unstoppable Award - Jasmin Ariola and Carlo Adorador
- Ageless Award - Miaow Ayesa and Derick Hibaler
- Flex Like a SuperBod Award - Brooke Barredo and Jether Palomo
- Beat Yesterday Award by Garmin - Inka Magnaye and Jether Palomo
- Fitness Breakthrough Award - Key Trajano and Angel Mallari
- Sensation Skincare Award - Jessica Marasigan and Aaron Davis
- E-Commerce Superstar - Jether Palomo
The winners of the ninth Century Tuna Superbods will each receive P500,000 tax-free, with runners-up winning P200,000 tax-free.
This year's top 8 female finalists include Jessica Marasigan, Imelda Schweighart, Justine Felizarta, Morena Carlos, Inka Magnaye, Julia Sucgang-Bonoan, Brooke Barredo, and Key Trajano.
For male contestants, the top 8 include Jether Palomo, Aaron Davis, Carlo Adorador, Patrick Patawaran, Naia Ching, Jeff Ong, Nikko Nackaerts, and Michael Ver Comaling.