Fifty-five delegates from around the world are in town competing for the title of Miss Asia Pacific International 2019. Headlining its season campaign #LoveTheDifference to embrace individuality and championing appreciation for different facets of diversity.
Continental Queens winners to be chosen from their submitted advocacy videos will advance automatically to the Top 10. As a tradition, here are the Standard’s Hot Picks:
Miss Costa Rica Fiorella Cortez Arbenz, 25, from San Jose, works for Lifthing Hands Foundation which aims to eradicate poverty and any form of discrimination in society.
Miss Spain Chaiyenne Huisman, 20, from Madrid, advocates for use of social media for women empowerment.
Miss Dominican Republic Eonna Constanza, 24, from Distrito Nacional, is a model and Child Psychology major.
Miss Honduras Zully Paz, 22, from San Pedro, Sula, is a student who volunteers teaching English to young student.
Miss Russia Uliana Mullina, 21, from Yakutia, is a model who loves to paint and works for school for young kids.
Miss Indonesia Santi Yaniss Yuliani, 23, from Denpasar, is an advocate of religion differences tolerance.
Miss Israel Noy Ben Artzi, 22, from Tel Aviv, loves to travel and an LGBT rights’ supporter.
Miss Italy Nicole Marian Severo, 18, from Milan, volunteers for PWDs and children summer centers.
Miss Philippines Klyza Castro, 19, from Davao Oriental, advocates for inclusive education where no one is left behind.
Miss Portugal Jacqueline Alves, 25, from Lisbonne, is an Early Child Education student and a volunteer for Red Cross Youth.
Reigning Miss Asia Pacific International Sharifa Akeel of the Philippines will crown her successor at the Grand Coronation Night on Oct. 9 set at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Resorts World Manila, to be telecast live via Foxlife Channel.