In shots taken by Mark Neto Diaz with Creative Direction and Styling by Vhee Co plus swimwear by Bench Body, here are the 40 Beach Beauties of Miss World Philippines 2018.
By the way, they did their own makeups using BYS Cosmetics PH.
Be vertically challenged now with Official Candidates 1-40. Then share your personal favorites below:
Candidates 1-10
Candidates 11-20
Candidates 21-30
Candidates 31-40
Congratulations are in order for these 37 (of 40) beauties! The Official Candidates of Miss World Philippines 2018
1. Barmae Chua
2. Erica Larkins
3. Kylah Sanchez
4. Alyssa Muhlach
5. Tamara Caballero
6. Katarina Rodriguez
7. Neesha Murjani
8. Marie Danica Reynes
9. Crissia del Atienza
10. Jigg Kirsty Ang
11. Angeline Mae Santos
12. Arienne Calingo
13. Kim De Guzman
14. Marianne Marquez
15. Michelle Oliva
16. Chanel Morales
17. Jerelleen Rodriguez
18. Maria Gail Devora Tobes
19. Mary Jeanne Boniao
20. Rose Murphy
21. Katrina Zayas Acaylar
22. Joemay-an Leo
23. Pearl Hung
24. Maria Divine Angela Veranga
25. Gianna Llanes
26. Eiffel Rosalita
27. Angelica Estrevillo
28. Paulina Labayo
29. Abbyjun Dizor
30. Denielle Denj Magno
31. Angelica Tuzon
32. Annalita Pagunsan Vizcarra
33. Elaiza Alzona
34. Maureen Montagne
35. Pauline Deveraturda
36. Bettina Penales
37. Kathryn Jade Cudiamat
The last 3 ladies to complete the final 40 candidates will be announced next week because they will come from Filipino Communities overseas. #MWP2018
Earlier today, the Binibinis of Bb. Pilipinas 2018 visited the Headquarters of the AFP Health Service Command at V. Luna Hospital to bring gifts and cheer to the soldier-patients. BPCI Chair Madame Stella Marquez de Araneta accompanied them. This is the first charity event of the 2018 batch.
The confined soldiers enjoyed seeing the visiting beautiful ladies. Photo ops followed. Below are some of the shots.
Since I have already blogged about the older (24, 25, 26, 27) Binibinis who comprise twenty-seven of the forty (40) contenders in this year’s roster, why don’t we look at the younger minority – the thirteen (13) ladies whose ages range from 19-23 years old.
They are distributed as follows:
19 years-old
#Binibini21 Anjame Magbitang20 year-olds
#Binibini17 Ma Ahtisa Manalo
#Binibini29 Samantha Avestruz21 year-olds
None22 year-olds
#Binibini2 Kathrine Ventura
#Binibini33 Stephanie Joy Abellanida
#Binibini34 Mary Joy de Castro23 year-olds
#Binibini9 Agatha Romero
#Binibini16 Annalita Vizcarra
#Binibini23 Ena Velasco
#Binibini31 Jehza Huelar
#Binibini32 Eva Patalinjug
#Binibini35 Sandra Lemonon
#Binibini37 Patrizia Garcia
Anjame Magbitang is the youngest among the Binibinis this year at age 19. And her youthfulness shows in large bundles, especially to her kababayan like myself who can still see through the child-like innocence in her eyes amidst the bevy of older and more highly-trained opponents. But she can be diligently groomed for a stronger comeback in the years to come. After all, her height of 5’11” is really imposing.
Hence, we look back at the most recent history of Bb. Pilipinas titleholders and Joanna Eden stands out as the youngest when she won the Bb. Pilipinas Supranational crown last 2016 also at age 19.
So we now gaze upon the ladies in older groups. And who do we see as potential choices for the titles at stake based on running performance?
There is Ahtisa Manalo at 20. There are Ena Velasco, Jehza Huelar, Eva Patalinjug, Sandra Lemonon and Patrizia Garcia – all 23. Now who do you think has the greater upper hand among them to zoom up to the second-highest spot in the final tally?
Time for a brand-new discussion, dear readers.
For several years now, the relationship has not changed. It has grown even stronger, if I may add.
And there is an excellent reason why GOLD’S GYM Philippines is the official workout partner of the Binibinis and Bb. Pilipinas. The health and fitness place makes sure that our ladies are always in the best of shape and ready to face the physical demands of the competition. Here are official photos from their visit to the same.
The #AQ2018 Presentation Show was held at the Mayuree 2 Ballroom of Dusit Thani Manila hours earlier where members of the camp’s Class of 2018 were presented to selected members of the media and invited guests. But before I give you some juicy details, let me clarify first that the more than twenty beauties presented are being fielded not only in Bb. Pilipinas 2018, but also Miss World Philippines and – possibly – Mutya ng Pilipinas. And there are two (2) more ladies – relative thoroughbreds in my opinion – have not been introduced yet. I was told that these duo will beat the deadline set by BPCI. If you want clues, check the final sentence in this entry.
Anyways, the usual suspects were formally introduced. I cannot name all of them yet (especially the newbies) so as to protect their identities for now. Not all of them will make it to the list of Binibinis for 2018, and as I have said, some of them are being prepared for MWP2018 instead.
The familiar names and faces so far are Volleyball superstar and former PBB Housemate Michele Gumabao, Miss Bicolandia 2017 Kayesha Clauden Chua, MWP2016 4th Princess Sandra Lemonon, Bb. Niyogyugan 2016 & Reyna ng Aliwan 2017 2nd Runner-Up Ahtisa Manalo, runway model Annalita Vizcarra, MWP2017 2nd Princess Zara Carbonell, Cebuana top model Wynonah Buot, 2015’s Binibini 33 Neesha Murjani, last year’s Binibini 28 Juliana Kapeundl plus Binibini 38 Anna Patricia Asturias.
Now how about the two heavyweights I mentioned above? Well, let’s just say that they could spell a good difference in the competition the minute they formally file their respective applications. One is a crossover national titleholder, while the other lady is the daughter of a former Bb. Pilipinas titleholder. Call it Alcoholics Anonymous meets Fifty Shades Freed. (Get it?) 😉
If Bb. Pilipinas 2014 has done it before, Mutya ng Pilipinas 2014 certainly can as well. No copycat remarks for now, please. Posing in six groups of 5, the thirty Official Candidates showed their sexiness through the lens of photographer Lito Sy. With their individual charm captured while wearing red two-piece swimwears, these beauties know how to turn on the heat while trying to outshine each other.
Candidates 1-5
Candidates 6-10
Candidates 11-15
Candidates 16-20
Candidates 21-25
Candidates 26-30
So do you have your strong bets by now? 😉
Special Awardees (left to right): Mutya Hotel H2O Jackielyn Dulay, Darling of the Press Patrizia Bosco and Ms. Ivana Fragrances Glennifer Perido
As promised, below are the additional photos from the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2014 Press Presentation at the Hotel H2O. Credit for all images goes to Edmund Chua.
(Left to Right:) Mutya ng Lapu-Lapu City Anna Margarette Bascon, Mutya ng Tagbilaran City Dorina Losenada Doerr, Mutya ng Scandinavia Britt Rekkedal, Mutya ng Nueva Ecija Jackielyn Dulay, Mutya ng Daanbantayan Aivy Mae Roselle Castro
(Left to Right:) Mutya ng Bulacan Nickah Dalisay dela Cruz, Mutya ng Zambales Alexandra Faith Garcia, Mutya ng Capiz Renalyn Arinque, Mutya ng Olongapo City Cristine Racel, Mutya ng Zamboanga City Kellie Dione Camoro
(Left to Right:) Mutya ng Canada Beatrice Yenko Andrada, Mutya ng Central Luzon Shanice Aquino, Mutya ng Murcia (Negros Occ.) Annalita Vizcarra, Mutya ng Arizona USA Mary Ryelle Gosiengfiao Espiritu, Mutya ng Germany Deborah Namaug Humphner
(Left to Right:) Mutya ng Toronto Christina De Vries, Mutya ng Cagayan de Oro City Maria Leslie Angelina Ghan, Mutya ng Tarlac Cheryl Ayson Chen, Mutya ng Caloocan City Yesley Cabanos, Mutya ng Bohol Candie Cumayas
(Left to Right:) Mutya ng Australia Kim Fyfe, Mutya ng Cebu City Eva Psychee Patalinjug, Mutya ng Aklan Rosalie Castaneda Arcenio, Mutya ng Iloilo City Froilene Catong Villanueva, Mutya ng Milan Patrizia Lucia Bosco
(Left to Right:) Mutya ng Cordilleras Glennifer Perido, Mutya ng Mabalacat City Angela dela Raya Aninang, Mutya ng Davao City Jovilyn Cueva Gavan, Mutya ng Melbourne, Australia Pauline Edralin and Mutya ng Talisay Cebu Aiko Rachelle Sanchez Caraan
Before these beautiful Filipinas are formally presented to the Press at Hotel H2O, allow me to share their individual portraits for the competition so you can have an initial close-up look at their faces. This really appears to be a stronger batch compared to last year’s.
Here now are the thirty (30) Official Candidates of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2014 (for each of the photo grids below, the first three names correspond to the top row and the next three names to the bottom row on a left-to-right order):
Mutya ng Lapu-Lapu City Anna Margarette Bascon
Mutya ng Tagbilaran City Dorina Losenada Doerr
Mutya ng Scandinavia Britt Rekkedal
Mutya ng Nueva Ecija Jackielyn Dulay
Mutya ng Daanbantayan Aivy Mae Roselle Castro
Mutya ng Bulacan Nickah Dalisay dela Cruz
Mutya ng Zambales Alexandra Faith Garcia
Mutya ng Capiz Renalyn Arinque
Mutya ng Olongapo City Cristine Racel
Mutya ng Zamboanga City Kellie Dione Camoro
Mutya ng Canada Beatrice Yenko Andrada
Mutya ng Central Luzon Shanice Aquino
Mutya ng Murcia (Negros Occ.) Annalita Vizcarra
Mutya ng Arizona USA Mary Ryelle Gosiengfiao Espiritu
Mutya ng Germany Deborah Namaug Humphner
Mutya ng Toronto Christina De Vries
Mutya ng Cagayan de Oro City Maria Leslie Angelina Ghan
Mutya ng Tarlac Cheryl Ayson Chen
Mutya ng Caloocan City Yesley Cabanos
Mutya ng Bohol Candie Cumayas
Mutya ng Australia Kim Fyfe
Mutya ng Cebu City Eva Psychee Patalinjug
Mutya ng Aklan Rosalie Castaneda Arcenio
Mutya ng Iloilo City Froilene Catong Villanueva
Mutya ng Milan Patrizia Lucia Bosco
Mutya ng Cordilleras Glennifer Perido
Mutya ng Mabalacat City Angela dela Raya Aninang
Mutya ng Davao City Jovilyn Cueva Gavan
Mutya ng Melbourne, Australia Pauline Edralin
Mutya ng Talisay, Cebu Aiko Rachelle Sanchez Caraan
My Early Picks:
And just to spice things up, I am posting my five (5) early favorites for the crown.
If we are to go by beauty of face alone, Mutya ng Milan Patrizia Lucia Bosco wins hands down. In person, she is miles-ahead more gorgeous than the photo above and below. But if we include to the equation their previous pageant experiences, camp training and over-all chances of getting a clear shot in winning the title come August 8, I would certainly add Mutya ng Cordilleras Glennifer Perido, Mutya ng Olongapo City Cristine Racel, Mutya ng Tagbilaran City Dorina Losenada Doerr and Mutya ng Tarlac Cheryl Ayson Chen as strong contenders.
My early picks for the crown
Potential spoilers could be Mutya ng Nueva Ecija Jackielyn Dulay, Mutya ng Iloilo City Froilene Villanueva, Mutya ng Scandinavia Britt Rekkedal and Mutya ng Canada Beatrice Andrada.
Let’s see who among them will really face up to the demands of the pageant and sustain the momentum all the way to the end. 😉
All images above are courtesy of Lito Sy Photography.
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