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Miss Universe Philippines 2025, the sixth edition of the annual pageant has culminated last night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Heavy favorite Maria Ahtisa Manalo, 27, from Candelaria, Quezon Province, bagged the crown among 66 contestants following a tough competition. She will compete in Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. The Philippines last won the Miss Universe crown in 2018 with Catriona Gray when the pageant was held in Bangkok, Thailand. This year, with another strong representation expected from the country, especially since it's being held in the same host location, the possibility of clinching the fifth crown seems quite achievable. Previous Filipina Miss Universe titleholders also include Pia Wurtzbach (2015), Margarita Moran (1973), and Gloria Diaz (1969). Ahtisa's victory in her third try was a testament of her perseverance and determination to follow her dream of becoming Miss Universe despite a few setbacks. Last night's competition was...

Today is the most beautiful day in the Universe! The Miss Universe 2024 pageant will culminate tonight at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Contestants from 125 countries and territories will compete to win the most coveted international beauty title and the Jewelmer "Light of Inifinity" crown. An esteemed panel of judges, experts in various fields who got to know each contestant through closed-door personal interviews, will have the final say on the official results. Who will be crowned the 73rd Miss Universe? Our list of favorites is solely based on their preliminary performances (50%) and overall appearances (50%) from day one of the competition. Meet our FINAL Top 16 favorites: (in alphabetical order) Aruba - Anouk Eman Botswana - Thanolo Keutlwile Brazil - Luana Cavalcante Cambodia - Davin Prasath Chile - Emilia Dides Cuba - Marianela Ancheta Denmark - Victoria Kjær Theilvig Dominican Republic - Celinee Santos Finland - Matilda Wirtavu...

The spectacular Miss Universe 2024 preliminary competition and national costume show was held last night at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Hosted by reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios and Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel, the important event kicked off with the contestants parading in their colorful and stunning national costumes. After the national costume segment, each contestant walked on stage in their swimsuits and capes, and then by group during the evening gown. An esteemed panel of selection committee carefully assessed each of their performances. Scores from last night's event including their closed-door interviews, will help determine the semifinalists. Standouts were from Aruba, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Cuba, Curacao, DR Congo, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Iceland, Italy, Martinique, Mexico, Peru, Russia, Thailand, US Virgin Islands, USA, Venezuela and Zimbabwe. Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belarus, Bolivia, China, Colombia, ...

This year's Miss Universe pageant has drawn the largest number of contestants in its 73-year history. A total of 127 equally stunning and empowered women from around the world are currently vying for the highly coveted international beauty title. The final competition will happen on November 16 at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City and a new queen will be crowned by reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios at the conclusion of the upcoming event. Don't forget to help your favorites take a step closer to the Miss Universe 2024 crown by voting on the Miss Universe official app  who you want to advance to the semifinals. Based solely on their official headshots posted on the app, here are our Top 16 favorites: (in alphabetical order) Colombia - Daniela Toloza Dominican Republic - Celinee Santos Estonia - Valeria Vasilieva Great Britain - Christina Chalk Hong Kong - Joanne Rhodes Latvia - Maria Vicinska Macau - Cassandra Chiu Malaysia - Sandra Lim Netherlands - Faith Landman Peru - Tati...

After months of anticipation, the much-awaited 73rd Miss Universe pageant is about to begin in Mexico. More than 100 contestants from different countries and territories are expected to arrive in the host country later this month. Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua will pass on her crown to the next Miss Universe at the conclusion of this year's competition on November 16. The Miss Universe 2024 final show will broadcast live from the Mexico City Arena (Arena CDMX). Meet our Top 16 pre-arrival favorites: (in alphabetical order) Chile - Emilia Dides Colombia - Daniela Toloza Rocha Curaçao - Kimberly de Boer Dominican Republic - Celinee Santos Finland - Matilda Wirtavuori France - Indira Ampiot Netherlands - Faith Landman New Zealand - Victoria Vincent Velasquez Nigeria - Chidimma Adetshina Peru - Tatiana Calmell Philippines - Chelsea Manalo South Africa - Mia le Roux Thailand - Suchata Chuangsri USA - Alma Cooper Venezuela - ...

The Miss USA 2024 pageant is just around the corner and the 51 contestants will soon arrive in Los Angeles, California to compete for the national crown. Reigning Miss USA Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii will crown her successor on August 4 at the iconic Peacock Theater. The next Miss USA will represent the United States of America at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico later this year. Who will take home the highly coveted title and head to the 73rd Miss Universe? Meet our Top 16 pre-arrival favorites: (in alphabetical order) Alabama - Diane Westhoven California - Samantha Ramos Connecticut - Shavana Clarke Florida - Peyton Lewis Hawaii - Breea Yamat Indiana - Stephanie Sullivan Louisiana - Sydney Taylor Michigan - Alma Cooper Maryland - Bailey Anne Kennedy Nebraska - Kamryn Buchanan New Mexico - Mackenzie Sydow New York - Marizza Delgado North Carolina - McKenzie Hansley Ohio - Macy Hudson Tennessee - Christell Foote Texas - Aarieanna Ware Special mentions: Arkansas, Colorado, Ken...

The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant culminated on Wednesday, May 22 at a top-of-mind venue for entertainment and sports events in the Philippines, the Mall of Asia Arena (MOA). Bulacan's Chelsea Manalo took home the coveted crown from a field of 53 contestants following the highly competitive rounds of swimsuit, evening gown, and interviews. Her victory marked a historic milestone in Philippine pageantry as she became the first-ever Filipina-African American woman to hold the Miss Universe Philippines title. She was crowned by outgoing queen Michelle Dee as her country's official representative to Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico possibly this November. Now talking about the best of the night, if we were to hand out some special awards, here are our winners: --- FACE OF THE COMPETITION 1st - Baguio, Tarah Valencia 2nd - Bulacan, Chelsea Manalo 3rd - Quezon Province, Ahtisa Manalo --- BEST IN SWIMSUIT 1st - Bulacan, Chelsea Manalo 2nd - Quezon Province, Ahtisa Manalo 3rd - Ca...

In less than 24 hours, the new Miss Universe Philippines will be crowned at the much-awaited coronation night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The preliminary competition for Miss Universe Philippines 2024, which took place on Sunday, May 19 at the Fiesta Pavilion in Manila Hotel, helped us identify the true standout among the contestants. Reigning Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Universe 2023 Top 10 finalist Michelle Marquez Dee hosted the event with Filipino actor Marco Gumabao. More than 50 empowered Filipinas from across the country and Filipino communities abroad strutted on stage in their swimsuits and evening gowns. Aside from the main crown, the Miss Universe Philippines organization has also announced that four more national titles are up for grabs in this year's competition. But, who will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2024? Based on their preliminary performances and interviews, meet our FINAL 12 favorites: TOP 12 (in alphabetical order) Albay ...

After weeks of pre-pageant events and challenges, it's almost showtime for this year's Miss Universe Philippines competition. Fifty-three contestants from around the country and the Filipino communities abroad are currently vying for the highly coveted national title. The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 preliminary competition gala night will be held this Sunday, May 19 at The Manila Hotel. On May 22, the much-awaited grand final coronation night will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena (MOA) in Pasay City. Who will be the next Miss Universe Philippines? Meet our Top 12 early favorites: TOP 12 (in alphabetical order) Australia - Kymberlee Street Bacoor - Victoria Velasquez Vincent Baguio - Tarah Valencia Cainta - Stacey Gabriel Hawaii - Patricia Bianca Tapia Iloilo City - Alexie Mae Brooks Palawan - Raven Doctor Pampanga - Cyrille Payumo Quezon Province - Ahtisa Manalo Northern California - Kayla Jean Carter Taguig - Christi McGarry Zambales - Anita Rose Gomez Special mentio...

A new Miss Earth and her court will be crowned in less than 24 hours at Van Phuc City in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Eighty-five of the planet's most talented, beautiful, and intelligent women are vying for the coveted international title. They have been very busy participating in various pre-pageant events and activities in the past three weeks. Mina Sue Choi of Korea will crown her successor at the culmination of tonight's competition. Who will become Miss Earth 2023? Meet our Final Top 20 favorites: TOP 20 (in alphabetical order) Albania - Drita Ziri Brazil - Morgana Carlos Colombia - Luz Adriana López Denmark - Silvia Topholm France - Enola Godart India - Priyan Sain Mongolia - Munkhchimeg Batjargal Namibia - Martha Kautanevali Netherlands - Noa Claus Paraguay - Gretha Matiauda Philippines - Yllana Marie Aduana Poland - Ewa Jakubiec Portugal - Carlota Lobo Puerto Rico - Victoria Arocho South Africa - Belindé S...

The Miss Earth 2023 preliminary competition took place on Saturday, December 16 at the Van Thanh Flower Village in Dalat, Vietnam. Eighty-five beauties from around the planet showcased their swimsuit bodies and colorful national costumes during the show. Here are our Top 20 favorite national costumes: Bangladesh - Anika Bushra Mariya Brazil - Morgana Carlos China - Mingyang Wang Colombia - Luz Adriana López Cuba - Aleida Josefa Perez Ecuador - Naomi Viteri Ghana - Priscilla Asante India - Priyan Sain Indonesia - Cindy Inanto Japan - Kilali Oshiro Mongolia - Munkhchimeg Batjargal Myanmar - Soung Hnin San Paraguay - Gretha Matiauda Philippines - Yllana Aduana South Africa - Belindé Schreuder Sri Lanka - Viyana Pietersz Thailand - Cora Bliault Venezuela - Jhosskaren Smiller Vietnam - Do Thi Lan Anh Zambia - Kunda Mwamulima Head over to the Miss Earth official Facebook page to cast your votes for...

Around 90 eco-warriors from around the world are now heading to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for the much-awaited 23rd Miss Earth (Miss Earth 2023) pageant. The grand finals and coronation show will take place on December 22 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC). Who will succeed Mina Sue Choi of South Korea for the coveted crown? Before the competition officially begins, meet our Top 20 pre-arrival favorites: TOP 20 (in alphabetical order) Albania - Drita Ziri Australia - Helen Lātūkefu Brazil - Morgana Carlos Cuba - Aleida Josefa Perez Denmark - Silvia Topholm India - Priyan Sain Indonesia - Cindy Inanto Malaysia - Nadira Isaac Namibia - Martha Kautanevali Nepal - Rainyusha Majgaiya Netherlands - Noa Claus Paraguay - Gretha Matiauda Philippines - Yllana Aduana Puerto Rico - Victoria Arocho Russia - Daria Lukonkina South Africa - Belindé Schreuder Thailand - Cora Bliault USA - Danielle Mullins Venezuela - Jhosskaren Carrizo Vietnam - Do thi Lan Anh Special mentions: Belg...

The 72nd Miss Universe competition culminated in the magical El Salvador in the weekend and we still can't get over how spectacular the show was. From the stage, production, contestants, guest performers, and distinguished judges, to the energy of the crowded Gimnasio Nacional José Adolfo Pineda, everything was flawless. The host country delivered its promise — it was undoubtedly one of the best editions of the annual Miss Universe pageant in recent years. If we were to hand out special awards for the best of the night during the final competition, these beauties would top our list: --- FACE OF THE COMPETITION Australia, Moraya Wilson --- BEST IN SWIMSUIT Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios --- BEST IN EVENING GOWN Philippines, Michelle Dee --- BEST IN QUESTION AND ANSWER (Q&A) Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios --- TOP MODEL Australia, Moraya Wilson --- MOST ELEGANT Colombia, Camila Avella --- Photos: Miss Universe RELATED POSTS: Miss Universe 2023: A night of firsts, the semifinalists who...

The 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) final competition will take place tonight at the Gimnasio Nacional José Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador, El Salvador. Outgoing queen R'Bonney Gabriel will crown her successor among 84 of the world's most beautiful, confident, and accomplished women at the end of tonight's show. The contestants have been busy with their pre-pageant activities including tours, rehearsals, filming, charity events, and preliminaries in the magical host country in the past two weeks. After months or maybe years of anticipation, hard work, and preparation, one of them is about to embark on a year-long adventure as Miss Universe. Who will be crowned Miss Universe 2023? Meet our Final Top 20 favorites: TOP 20 (in alphabetical order) Australia - Moraya Wilson Bolivia - Estefany Rivero Cameroon - Issie Princesse Canada - Madison Kvaltin Colombia - Camila Avella Costa Rica - Lisbeth Valverde Curacao - Kim Rossen Denmark - Nikoline Uhrenholt Hansen Ecuador - De...

The 72nd Miss Universe preliminary competition took place last night at the Gimnasio Nacional José Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador, El Salvador. More than 80 contestants from around the world dazzled in their Clarisse Designs opening dresses, swimsuits by Rubin Singer, footwear by Jojo Bragais, and their choice of evening gowns. Hosted by reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel and former Miss Universe El Salvador Vanessa Velásquez, last night's spectacular show is considered the most inclusive in the 72-year history of Miss Universe. There were two mothers (Colombia and Guatemala), two transgender women (Netherlands and Portugal), and one plus-sized (Nepal). Also, two contestants (Bahrain and Pakistan) walked on stage during the swimsuit competition wearing a burkini, a swimsuit marketed toward Muslim women. The preliminary competition will help the distinguished selection committee decide who will make it to the Miss Universe 2023 Top 20 in the upcoming final this Saturday, Nov...

Eighty-five contestants from around the world are currently vying for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2023 in the beautiful country of El Salvador. Since their arrival, the beauties have been very busy with their pre-pageant activities. They have been enjoying the vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and captivating beauty of the host country. After carefully observing all the contestants after arrival, here are our Top 20 favorites before the crucial preliminary competition: (in alphabetical order) Australia - Moraya Wilson Bolivia - Estefany Rivero Brazil - Maria Brechane Cameroon - Issie Princesse Canada - Madison Kvaltin Colombia - Camila Avella Costa Rica - Lisbeth Valverde Dominican Republic - Mariana Downing Ecuador - Delary Stoffers El Salvador - Isabella García-Manzo France - Diane Leyre Great Britain - Jessica Page India - Shweta Sharda Mexico - Melissa Flores Nicaragua - Sheynis Palacios Philippines - Mi...

Miss Universe 2023, the 72nd edition of the prestigious Miss Universe pageant is about to kick in El Salvador this week. Over 80 of the most beautiful and empowered women from around the world are heading to the host country to compete in the highly anticipated pageant. Preparations are underway for the final event on November 18 where the new Miss Universe will be crowned by the remarkable reigning queen from the USA, R'Bonney Gabriel. This year's competition will be the second Miss Universe edition to be held in El Salvador after 1975. Who will take home the crown? Meet our Top 20 pre-arrival favorites: TOP 20 (in alphabetical order) Australia - Moraya Wilson Brazil - Maria Brechane Colombia - Camila Avella Dominican Republic - Mariana Downing France - Diane Leyre Great Britain - Jessica Page India - Shweta Sharda Mexico - Melissa Flores Myanmar - Amara Bo Namibia - Jameela Uiras Nicaragua - Sheynis Palacios Pakistan - Erica Robin Philippin...