FAVORITES: Miss Earth 2022 Top 10 pre-arrival favorites

After two virtual editions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the physical part of this year's hybrid format of the Miss Earth pageant is about to begin in the Philippines.

With this week's expected arrival of around 90 eco-warriors from around the world, Miss Earth 2022 will have the highest number of participants in the pageant's 22-year history.

While several preliminary competitions have been held virtually, the contestants will go through on-site events and competitions in the next two weeks leading up to the grand coronation on Tuesday, November 29 at Cove Manila.

Meet our Top 10 pre-arrival favorites:


TOP 10

(in alphabetical order)

Australia - Sheridan Mortlock

Belgium - Daphne Nivelles

Colombia - Andrea Aguilera

Iran - Mahrou Ahmadi

Korea - Mina Sue Choi

Mongolia - Nandin Sergelen

Namibia - Diana Andimba

Netherlands - Merel Hendriksen

USA - Brielle Simmons

Venezuela - Oriana Pablos

Special mentions:

Chile, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Greece, Palestine, Russia, Slovak Republic, Somalia

Photos: Miss Earth

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