Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray got first dibs in actually holding the new crown made by Mouawad. But very soon, one of the 90 candidates around her will be the first to wear it as the new titleholder.
By the way, Catriona wore a Manny Halasan gown during the unveiling of the crown.
In the meantime, here are newly-posted photos of Queen Cat taken by Fadil Berisha.
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Manny Halasan made the new Miss World Philippines crown
During the unveiling
According to its creator – Designer Manny Halasan – “it is made of pure silver coated with white gold. The stones are signity, blue sapphires and real pearls.” It was also designed in collaboration with Megan Young herself.
I’m definitely liking this new one. Your thoughts, dear readers?
Some of the candidates during the Charity and Gala Night
Best in Regional Costume Crystal Alday of Camarines Sur
1st Runner-Up Alyssa Joreen Reyes of Lemery, Batangas
2nd Runner-Up Nicole Kristel Losloso of Southern Luzon
All in one frame now, the three winners of the Regional Costume Competition of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017
Last night’s Regional Costume Competition of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 at The Plaza of Resorts World Manila showed how world-class the talent of the Filipino designers are with the thirty candidates parading in attires that could only be described as inspiring and awe-inspiring.
Designer Louis Pangilinan was the big winner as his creations won top spot and 1st Runner-Up courtesy of Crystal Rosehelly Alday of Camarines Sur and Alyssa Joreen Reyes of Lemery, Batangas respectively. 2nd Runner-Up Nicole Kristel Losloso of Southern Luzon was dressed up in a painstakingly finished output from Quezon-based Jojo Alidio.
They finished on top, but I have to doff my hat as well to the other creative geniuses who shared their talents like Edwin Uy, Leo Almodal, Sony Boy Mindo, Manny Halasan, Rian Fernandez, Jun-G Candelario, John Cliff, Cheistopher Ledesma and more.
I know that the hardworking Designers who created the fabulous National Costumes for the Binibinis of Bb. Pilipinas 2017 toiled on their respective works so it is but fitting that we give credit to each one of them.
Let’s continue with Binibinis 31-40 dressed up by Francis Libiran, Pablo Mendez III, Julius Ornum, Nat Manilag, Arnu Camay, Manny Halasan, Marco&Oyama, Dave Ocampo, Benj Leguiab IV and Rian Fernandez as officially photographed by Raymond Saldaña below.
Katarina Rodriguez in Francis Libiran
Charmaine Elima in Pablo Mendez III
Kristie Rose Cequeña in Julius Ornum
Gabriela Ortega in Nat Manilag
Thoreen Halvorsen in Arnu Camay
Gillian Eliza Colcol in Manny Halasan
Sammie Anne Legaspi in Marco&Oyama Filipiniana
Ana Patricia Asturias in Dave Ocampo
Elizabeth Clenci in Benj Leguiab IV
Kristel Guelos in Rian Fernandez
The 40 Official Candidates of MAPI2016
Darling of the Press winner Miss Yangon with Jacq Tan-Sainz
Mutya ng Pilipinas/MAPI President Jacqueline Tan-Sainz also took the opportunity to unveil the new Miss Asia-Pacific crown (made by Manny Halasan) to the amusement of everyone who attended. Voting was also done for the Press Favorites with Miss Yangon Nay Chi Lin coming out on top, Natalie Carriereof Canada placing 2nd and Achol Arow of South Sudan rounding up the Top 3.
The ladies in their individual swimsuit turns
Top 3 for Press Favorites – South Sudan, Yangon and Canada
The running favorites so far are host delegate Ganiel Krishnan, Tatiana Tsimfer of Russia, Maria Platanova of Siberia, Mondy Laigle of New Caledonia, Madeleine Stock of Australia, Shiva Srishti Vyakaranam of India, Nan Hlaing Hlaing Moe of Myanmar, Soyeon Kim of Korea, Felicia George of Cook Islands and Achol Arow of South Sudan.
Six of the early picks are (top row left to right): Philippines, Russia and New Caledonia; (bottom row, left to right): Siberia, India and Korea
Jacqueline Tan-Sainz unveiled the new Miss Asia-Pacific International crown
The ladies will definitely enjoy their stay in Puerto Princesa. It may be just for one brief week, but the beautiful atmosphere at Sheridan Resort and Spa will definitely motivate them to step up their games even more.
Good luck to all the candidates! 🙂
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