Imelda Schweighart competed at the Miss Earth 2016 pageant at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, where she became the third representative of the Philippines to not place at Miss Earth.
11 Facts About Imelda Schweighart
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Imelda Schweighart was part of variety show Willing Willie as one of the co-hosts of Willie Revillame at 15 years old from 2010 to 2011 and was part of the lead cast of youth-oriented drama series Bagets: Just Got Lucky, both aired on TV5.
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In 2016, Imelda Schweighart competed in Miss Philippines Earth, representing Puerto Princesa.
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Imelda Schweighart would go on to win the competition, being crowned by her predecessor, Miss Earth 2015 Angelina Ong.
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Imelda Schweighart would go on to resign, thereby cutting her reign short.
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Imelda Schweighart was awarded the "Darling of the Press" award at the delegates' media presentation at the Manila Diamond Hotel.
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At the finals, Imelda Schweighart ultimately did not place in the pageant, becoming the country's third delegate to not place in Miss Earth, after Jeanne Harn in 2007, and Psyche Resus in 2010.
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On June 27,2023, Imelda Schweighart was announced as one of the candidates competing at the Miss Universe Germany 2023 pageant.
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Imelda Schweighart drew controversy following the Miss Earth 2016 competition after her accusing the winner of the competition, Espin, of having cosmetic surgery, remarking that she had a "fake nose, fake chin, fake boobs".
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Imelda Schweighart's remarks received strong criticism online, particularly on Twitter, where her own music likewise was criticized.
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Imelda Schweighart intends to file a case against them, citing Republic Act 10175, or the Cybercrime Law for Online Harassment, Invasion of Privacy, Cyberstalking and Defamation of Character.