INTERNATIONAL ARTIST MYSE SALONGA CROWNED AS NOBLE QUEEN OF CULTURE AND ARTS 2024

December 14, 2024 Metro BLISTT

International self-taught artist Myse Salonga was crowned as the Noble Queen of Culture and Arts by the Noble Queen of the Universe Advocacy International Pageant during its 6th Edition Crowning and Awarding Ceremony held at the Cities Events Place, Sgt Esquerra St., Quezon City, Manila on December 8. This is one of the historic
awards that Salonga will receive, after she began painting as a hobby and participating in charitable art exhibits, not only in the Philippines but also in various parts of the world.

The event is sponsored by Noble Queen Universe Ltd , Inc ( NQULI) headed by Ms. Eren Noche, whose goal is to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to society and to hold charitable events to raise funds for charitable institutions. This charity event is in partnership with the Doc Rob Foundation led by Rob Walchern (Doc Rob) and Ms. Patricia Javier,chairman of the Board of NQULI. On December 4, Salonga was featured in the Aura Charity Gala Fashion Show, where she was joined by Noble Queen International Patricia Javier; Gladys Reyes-Sommereux; Cieolo Ortega-Reboredo, Okada vice president for sales and marketing and Krishan Pauline Allere, Miss Pearl of the Orient.

Salonga was listed as a model in the Aura Charity Fashion Show sponsored by the brilliant creative designers of the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP) and Aura Group of Companies led by CEO Aura Marketing Bennilyn Amigo-Molina, held at the Okada Hotel. Salonga did not end up participating in the fashion show for the first time, but she was awarded as the 2024 Darling of the Crowd. Salonga was also honored with the 2024 Global
Iconic Aces Award as World Renowned Artistic Trailblazer, after the Aura Gala Show at the Okada Hotel, on December 4. In recognition of her contributions to the arts, Salonga was honored with the ASEAN Excellence Achievers Award as an International Artist.

“It is a great honor for me to know that this is a reward for my advocacy work in charity art exhibitions. I am deeply grateful to the people behind this honor and to the upcoming award from those who recognize me as an artist,” Salonga said. According to Salonga, a painting of hers that was exhibited at the Carousel Du Louvre, Paris in October
2024 will be auctioned, with the proceeds donated to NQULI to help the charitable institution. Myse Salonga, is known as the exclusive creator behind Myseterpiece Art. His artistic journey, which began in 2010, has evolved from a simple hobby to a vibrant and impactful career, showcasing his talent locally and internationally.

Over the past decade, Myse has created over 200 unique paintings, captivating audiences with his diverse and evocative works, such as modern abstract, figurative art, landscape, seascape, and surrealism. Myse’s artwork has garnered attention in prestigious venues around the world. Notably, his pieces have been featured in iconic locations such as 1560 Broadway in Times Square, New York, and eight billboards in London Waterloo Station. She has participated in numerous exhibitions, including his solo showcase titled “A Masterpiece of MYSEterpiece Art” at Camp John Hay, Baguio City, with the Autism Society of Baguio as its beneficiary.

In 2024, Myse’s artistic contributions reached new heights with a significant exhibition in France. In June 2024, Salonga donated a historical painting that recognizes the life of an Overseas Filipino Worker in France to the Philippine Embassy of France, which was received by Ambassador Junever Mahilum-West. The painting titled “Marriane” is currently on display at the embassy as part of the historical collection On this occasion, Salonga joined 50 artists from 20 different countries who came together in the exhibition to raise funds for children from the Philippines, Uganda and Tanzania.

The beautiful paintings, sculptures, photography, and digital arts were exhibited from May 30 to June 2 in Mayenne, Laval France, in celebration of the 21st edition of “RENDEZVOUS aux JARDINS,” a project of the French Minister of Culture. She has exhibited her work at the “Rendezvous Aux Jardins” at Le Château d’Hauterives à Argentré, participated in the “Salon International d’Art Contemporain” at the renowned Carrousel Du Louvre in Paris, and was featured in the “Business Art Fair 16th Edition” at Espace Nesle, Paris.

She was also included in an art exhibit at the Grand Westside Hotel and recently participated in the exhibit titled “Likha: A Journey Beyond Wine, Culinary & Arts” at the Belmont Hotel in Mactan, Cebu. Further demonstrating her community involvement, she participated as one of the judges in the on-the-spot contest “Alwas Lahi”, celebrating the 75th anniversary of her hometown, Padre Garcia, Batangas. In the future, Myse Salonga is scheduled to exhibit at the prestigious Grand Palais in Paris in February 2025, followed by another exhibition in Vienna, Austria in April 2025.