Miss Universe Philippines reveals top 30 candidates
The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) competition just got fiercer as organizers announced its Top 30 candidates.
On Wednesday evening (September 1), MUPH bared the top 30 contenders who will advance to the pageant's coronation. Miss Universe Philippines 2020 1st runner-up Billie Hakenson and Italian-Canadian actor-model Nico Locco hosted the reveal which aired on YouTube.
Panelists selected 27 of the Top 30 delegates based on their performance in the competition challenges.
Meanwhile, three contestants who received the highest number of fan votes on the MUPH app rounded up the roster.
Here is the final list of Miss Universe Philippines contestants who will compete for the crown:
Grace Charmaine Banua Vendiola, Negros Oriental
Vincy Labadan Vacalares, Cagayan de Oro City
Noelyn Rose Mabuhay Campos, Antique
Rousanne Marie Bernos, San Juan City
Maria Corazon Abalos, Mandaluyong
Janela Joy Cuaton, Albay
Kheshapornam Ramachandran, Iloilo City
Maria Ingrid Teresita P. Santamaria, Parañaque
Izabella Jasmine A. Umali, Manila
Maureen Christa Wroblewitz, Pangasinan
Princess Kristha Singh, Pasig
Jedidah Hefervez Korinihona, Davao del Sur
Jan Louis Abejero, Reina Mercedes Isabela
Leren Mae M. Bautista, Laguna
Jane Nicole M. Miñano, Romblon
Krizzaleen Mae B. Valencia, Davao Occidental
Michelle Angela Navaro Okol, Siargao Island
Megan Julia Roa Digal, Bukidnon
Beatrice Luigi Gomez, Cebu City
Kristen Danielle Delavin, Masbate
Victoria Velasquez Vincent, Cavite
Chella Grace Falconer, Misamis Oriental
Joanna Marie Rabe, Zambales
Katrina Dimaranan, Taguig
Christelle Abello, Aklan
Mirjan S. Hipolito, Angeles City
Ybonne Ortega, Davao City
Isabelle De Los Santos, Makati
Simone Nadine Bornilla, Marinduque
Steffi Rose Aberasturi, Cebu Province
Did your bets make the cut?
Ana Catalina Paje is a development journalist passionate about grassroots communication geared towards genuine social change. She also writes about showbiz, lifestyle, and all things Pinoy pride. The views expressed are her own.
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