Throwback Thursday: Athena Imperial of 2011

Athena Mae Imperial will go down the history of Miss Philippines Earth as its most critically-panned titleholder and also the one who claimed victory in the only edition of the contest with the toughest cuts in any previous or succeeding years. As if that’s not enough, her eventual placement in the Top 4 of Miss Earth 2011 as Miss Water added fuel to the already blazing fire of endless potshots. Here is a girl who had the right smarts for the title, but was not able to meet the physical expectations (or standards, if you will) of pageant fans and followers in terms of being fully- deserving for the achievements that she earned for herself.

But Athena managed to survive a tempestuous year. Let us now look back at some of the videos that will remind us again of her reign, with the last one showing her latest career as a Field Reporter of GMA News TV.

Below is an interview with Athena right after her crowning as MPE2011.

courtesy of OPMB Worldwide

Below is an interview with Yahoo Philippines where she spoke about embracing her “flaws”.

courtesy of Yahoo Philippines

Below is Athena’s latest video as a Field Reporter of GMA News TV

courtesy of JR GALLEON