Mary Josephine Paaske biography: 13 things about Miss Universe Talisay 2024

Mary Josephine Paaske is a Danish-Filipino futsal player, model and beauty queen from Talisay, Cebu, Philippines. She was born in Denmark to a Danish father and a Filipino mother.

Mary Josephine Paaske’s profile

Paaske is 5’7″ tall and she speaks five languages. Here are 13 more things about her:

1. In 2013, she and her family moved to Midsayap, Cotabato, Philippines.
2. On May 4, 2018, she represented Midsayap at Miss Silka-Central Mindanao 2018 and competed against 14 other candidates at the KCC Convention and Events Center in General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines.
3. She was second runner-up to Mutya ng Midsayap 2019 Angelica Lorraine Tolentino Cuevas on January 17, 2019 at Notre Dame of Midsayap College in Midsayap and first runner-up to Binibining Midsayap 2019 Ghail Tapang Sigua on November 20, 2019 at the Midsayap Municipal Gym in Midsayap.
4. On April 12, 2020, she completed her junior high school education from Notre Dame of Midsayap College.
5. In June 2021, she was chosen as one of the 30 official candidates of the inaugural edition of Magandang Filipinas. However, due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it was cancelled before the coronation ceremony in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines on August 8, 2021.
6. On November 3, 2021, she was in Alegria, Cebu, Philippines. In December 2021, she won the Rejoice Philippines’ TikTok dance challenge.
7. On April 18, 2022, she represented Cotabato at Miss Bikini Philippines 2021 and competed against 24 other candidates at Palazzo Verde in Las Piñas City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She finished in the Top 12.
8. On May 29, 2022, she completed her senior high school education at Notre Dame of Midsayap College.
9. In June 2023, she visited Siargao, Surigao del Norte, Philippines.
10. On August 21, 2023, she turned 21.
11. On October 12, 2023, she represented Cordoba, Cebu at Miss CosmoWorld Philippines 2023 and competed against 20 other candidates at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She was unplaced.
12. On February 3, 2024, she represented Talisay at Miss Universe Cebu 2024 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino in Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines. She ranked fourth, earning the Miss Universe Cebu-Heritage 2024 title.
13. On May 22, 2024, she represented Talisay at Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and compete against 52 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. She was unplaced.