Miss World Philippines 2018 pageant kicked off with the press presentation of the forty official candidates held at Vestibule Bar of Resorts World Manila recently. The event was brimming with pride and high enthusiasm in light of the unprecedented achievement of last year’s batch of reigning queens.
Last year’s batch of queens was led by Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 Winwyn Marquez, Miss Eco International 2018 Cynthia Thomalla, Miss Multinational 2017 Sophia Senoron and just recently Miss World Philippines 2017- 2nd Princess Zara Carbonell who brought home the first Miss Tourism Worldwide title in Indonesia.
“They raised the bar. I know that last year’s batch will be a tough act to follow, but
I remain optimistic to have another good harvest of victories for this year,” said Ms. World Philippines National Director Arnold Vegafria.
The 40 candidates included Bb. Pilipinas-Intercontinental 2017 Katarina Rodriguez, actress Channel Morales, Miss Cebu 2013 Namrata Neesha Murjani and Alyssa Muhlach, daughter of Almira Muhlach and ex-PBA cager Paul Alvarez.
The rest are Erika Larkins, Jigg Kristy, Barmae Chua, Bettina Alparce, Kim de Guzman, Danica Reynes, Angeline Mae Santos, Pauline Deveranturda, Arienne Calingo, Paulina Labayo, Pearl Hung, Neesha Murjani, Mich Oliva, Monique Tuzon, Maisa llanes, Maureen Montagne, Ma. Divine Veranga, KJ Cudiamat, Herelleen Rodriguez, Angelica Estrevillo, Annalita Vizcara, Elaiza Alzona, Mariane Marquez, Wiffel Rosalita, Crystal Velasco Freedman, Joemay Kei, Abbyjun Dizor, MJ Boniao, Rose Marie Murphy, Cleopatra Jones, Kylah Sanchez, Alyssa Muhlach, Denielle Magno, Kimi-Lei Magno, Crissia Atienza, Gianna Llanes, Katrina Acaylar and Tamara Caballero.
The 40 aspirants will participate at the preliminaries including the Gala Night at the Maxim’s Grand Ballroom, RWM on October 2; the Swimsuit Competition in El Nido, Palawan; the Fitness Challenge in Victoria Sports Tower in Quezon City; and the BYS Fashion Show tomorrow, Sept. 26. The grand coronation of the Miss World Philippines 2018 pageant will be held at the MOA Arena in Pasay City on Oct.7.