Miss Earth 2023: Philippines' Yllana Marie Aduana wins Best Bikini


The final round of voting for Best Bikini at Miss Earth 2023 closed with Philippines' Yllana Marie Aduana being announced as the winner.

Victoria Lazarova of Bulgaria, Valisoa Fifaliana Ratsimbazafy of Madagascar, Noa Claus of the Netherlands, Gretha Matiauda of Paraguay, Jhosskaren Smiller of Venezuela, Do Thi Lan Anh of Vietnam, and Courtney Jongwe of Zimbabwe were the Top finalists.

As a prize, the Filipina beauty hailing from Siniloan, Laguna will now have a chance to double her voting points for one day from 2:00 p.m. on December 19 to 2:00 p.m. on December 20 (GMT+7) for the Miss People's Choice on Eventista's portal.

The winner of the Miss People's Choice will automatically earn a spot in the semifinals to be announced during the final show and coronation night on December 22 at Van Phuc City.

"Thank you so much to everyone who voted and supported. I love you all. Three more days. I will continue to fight for you," Yllana shared in Filipino on social media.

Photos: Miss Earth

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