About Miss Celestial
Miss Celestial is an international, advocacy-led pageant platform created to honour women whose leadership, lived experience, and social impact extend far beyond the stage. Founded with the belief that beauty carries responsibility, Miss Celestial exists to elevate women who lead with purpose, integrity, and compassion.
At its core, Miss Celestial is not about perfection or performance alone. It is about voice, advocacy, and meaningful contribution, recognising that true influence is built through service, resilience, and the courage to stand for something greater than oneself.
Our Vision
Miss Celestial envisions a world where women are celebrated not only for how they present themselves, but for how they lead, uplift, and create change within their communities. The platform seeks to redefine pageantry as a space of dignity, empowerment, and ethical representation, where crowns symbolize commitment rather than status.
What Makes Miss Celestial Different
Miss Celestial is intentionally structured to be:
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Advocacy-led, with social impact at the centre of its mission
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Dignity-centred, prioritising consent, well-being, and transparency
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Purpose-driven, valuing leadership, communication, and lived experience
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Globally minded, with official national titles such as Miss Celestial Philippines, operating within a unified international framework
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Rather than focusing solely on spectacle, Miss Celestial emphasises preparation, responsibility, and long-term impact.
Founder & Ownership
Miss Celestial was founded and is owned by Lina Gabbaoan under MaxaM Foundation, a psychology graduate, trauma-informed psychosocial therapist, and social-impact entrepreneur based in the Netherlands. With a background in mental health, migration support, and advocacy-driven initiatives, the platform was shaped by both professional expertise and lived experience.
Miss Celestial reflects a belief that women’s stories, resilience, and leadership deserve platforms that are ethical, intentional, and sustainable, not extractive or superficial.
Our Commitment
Miss Celestial is committed to:
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Ethical representation of women
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Clear and transparent structures
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Advocacy that leads to real-world impact
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Partnerships aligned with integrity and social responsibility
Every title under the Miss Celestial name represents not just achievement but also accountability to the community, to values, and to the larger vision of empowerment.
Moving Forward
Miss Celestial continues to grow as a platform rooted in purpose, structure, and long-term vision. As it expands internationally, the focus remains the same: to create space for women who rise not only to wear a crown, but to carry its meaning with grace and responsibility.
