With Miss Universe PH declaring its new queen tomorrow, we round up the delegates with the biggest chances of winning the crown
After months of their journey to the crown, the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 candidates will finally close their chapter off tomorrow during the coronation night. In the series of interviews, trainings, challenges, and appearances that the delegates have conquered, they all have exhibited their abilities to be queens of their own right.
Among the 38 delegates who showcased their beauty, grace, and voice, ten representatives stood out from the rest. With that said, here are MEGA’s MUPH top ten predictions for tomorrow’s coronation night.
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Jannarie Zarzoso
The Agusan Del Norte beauty may be a fresh face in the Miss Universe PH stage, but she has already made her mark with everyone. Besides being a favorite of fans in the challenges, she set the mood in every segment of the preliminaries with her performance and pasarela. More than the beauty she possesses, Krishnah is also an advocate for psoriasis and is raising awareness about the skin condition.
Krishnah Gravidez
Her frilled gown at the preliminaries was a sight to behold, and Krishnah made sure that she was carrying the gown and it was not the other way around. This regal aura that Baguio’s representative carries seems to be natural as she aced the random personality interview for the delegates. Her endurance and zeal for this pageant definitely comes from a place of grit that she has instilled early on as a self-sufficient woman since she was 14.
Pauline Amelinckx
Striking her queen charm for the third time, Pauline is easily a crowd favorite for her experience at the Miss Universe PH competition. Besides garnering the top views for the videos of the candidates online, the Belgian Boholeña charmer also captivated this year’s sponsors as she took home nine special awards.
Samantha Panlilio
No longer a stranger to the world of pageantry, Cavite’s representative for this year’s Miss Universe Philippines is not just a pretty face. Whether it’s her experience, advocacy on sustainability, or eloquence, Samantha is surely doing well in the competition so far. The cheers for her during the preliminaries speaks volumes on her impact on those who watch her.
Emmanuelle Vera
A face like Emmanuelle’s is not easy to forget, especially when she started out as a singer and actress. Known for her talent in performing, she is now using her voice for another platform—pageantry. Cebu Province’s representative always has her game face on, and you can truly see the passion exuding in her performance throughout the competition.
Chloei Darl Gabales
Iloilo City’s pride may seem like an underdog, but she is slowly but surely conquering every challenge given her way. Coming from the City of Smiles, her infectious charm radiates through the way she confidently and naturally answers questions. Topping all of her assets off is her raising awareness for hemophilia, a rare genetic disease in the blood.
Klyza Castro
A queen is bound to lead a kingdom, and she can’t do this without using her voice. Davao City’s bet for the Miss Universe PH is luckily a debater who uses her command of voice to speak up for herself and others. This asset of hers will be of use for the transformational leadership the organization is looking for besides the beauty of each delegate.
Michelle Dee
Makati’s Michelle may have pageant roots ingrained in her, but her tenacity and determination do not come from a place of complacency. She is constantly bettering herself in all parts of the competition, but most especially in the random interview and preliminaries. As one of the delegates who impressed the sponsors, we can’t wait to see what else Michelle brings to the coronation night.
Angelique Manto
Always giving her fans something to look forward to, it is no surprise that Angelique has topped the challenges based on supporters’ votes. Although Pampanga’s delegate is a fresh face in this field, she asserts her identity, which makes her a cut above the rest. Using her voice to spread awareness of prioritizing mental health, we can’t wait for Angelique’s answers tomorrow night.
CJ Opiaza
Last but definitely not the least, Zambales’ CJ Opiaza never closes any segment without powerful pasarela. Because of this, her lasting impression is definitely hard to please. She may seem cool and calm on stage, but don’t let this aura fool you. She is definitely one contender you should watch for at the Miss Universe PH stage.
Photography EXCEL PANLAQUE
With reports from JAYMAR AQUINO and ALEXA VILLANO
