Christina Tudela, the first-place winner in the bikini category of the 2025 Dee Clayton Classic & Northern Marianas Bodybuilding Federation competition, poses for a photo with Miss Northern Marianas Earth Heavenly Pangelinan and Latte Built’s Derek Cutting at the Taga Hall of Saipan World Resort on Saturday.
Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.
Kazzandra Drilon, the teen sports division winner of the 2025 Dee Clayton Classic & Northern Marianas Bodybuilding Federation’s Fitness Pageant, poses for a photo with Miss Northern Marianas Earth Heavenly Pangelinan and Latte Built’s Derek Cutting at the Taga Hall of Saipan World Resort on Saturday.
ALL eyes were on Christina Tudela on Saturday night as she won two titles during the 2025 Dee Clayton Classic & Northern Marianas Bodybuilding Federation competition at the Taga Hall of Saipan World Resort.
Tudela competed in and topped two categories: Bikini and Wellness.
In the Bikini category, Tudela faced off against Katelyn Hinrichs, with both contestants showcasing the results of their hard work and dedication.
But as there could be only one winner, it was Tudela who was chosen the overall titleholder.
Tudela celebrated twice as hard as she also bagged the Wellness title as the only competitor.
“It feels amazing,” said Tudela in an interview with Variety. It has been two years since she first competed locally, “so it was a good refresher to get back on stage here,” she added.
Tudela, a 2023 Pacific Games gold medalist in bodybuilding, is currently eyeing several pro cards, which she says she’s determined to pursue despite recent training setbacks.
In the Teen Sports category of the fitness pageant, Kazzandra Drilon won first place. The other competitors were Jessica Merefel, Iynesha Tenorio, Maryiel Baculod, and Janika Omar.
In the Fitness Sports category, Maralicia Castro took first place, followed by Kathlyn Ramos in second and Rosebeth Benerao in third.
