2023 proved to be a more than decent year for Philippines at the pageantry with a few near wins and comebacks for the country. The stunning delegates had a good run this year where a few won higher placements compared to the previous edition. Philippines has already proven its dominance in the pageantry with multiple wins at the international pageants.
Take a look at Philippines’ incredible performance at the international beauty pageants in 2023 –
Celeste Cortesi – Miss Universe 2023 (Unplaced)
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Celeste Cortesi represented the country at Miss Universe 2023 held at the Gimnasio Nacional José Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador, El Salvador on 18th November 2023. Unfortunately, Celeste did not place in the Top 20 at the finals, and broke the country’s semi-final placement in Miss Universe since 2010.
Yllana Aduana – Miss Earth 2023 (Miss Earth Air 2023)
Yllana Aduana represented Philippines at Miss Earth 2023 held at V?n Phúc City in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on 22nd December 2023 where she placed as Miss Earth-Air 2023 at the end of the event finale. Yllana was a crowd favourite since the beginning of the competition.
Nicole Borromeo – Miss International 2023 (3rd Runner-Up)
Nicole Borromeo represented Philippines at Miss International 2023 held at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan on 26th October 2023 where she placed as the third runner-up at the end of the event finale.
Pauline Amelinckx – Miss Supranational 2023 (1st Runner-Up)
Pauline Amelinckx represented Philippines at Miss Supranational 2023 held on 14th July 2023 at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater, Nowy Sacz, Malopolska, Poland where she was adjudged as the first runner-up at the end of the event finale.
Nikki de Moura – Miss Grand International 2023 (Unplaced)
Nikki de Moura represented Philippines at Miss Grand International 2023 held on 25th October 2023 at the Phú Th? Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam where she remained unplaced, a surprising shock to the whole country.
Annabelle McDonnell – Miss Charm 2023 (1st Runner-up)
Annabelle McDonnell represented Philippines at Miss Charm 2023, the first edition of the international pageant, held at the Hoa Binh Theater in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on 16th February 2023 and placed as the first runner-up at the end of the event finale.
Ashley Subijano – Miss Eco International 2023 (Top 21)
Ashley Subijano represented Philippines at Miss Eco International 2023 held on 4th March 2023 in Cairo, Egypt. Ashley placed in the Top 21, falling short of clinching a back-to-back victory for her country.
Anna Lakrini – The Miss Globe 2023 (2nd Runner-up)
Anna Lakrini represented Philippines at The Miss Globe 2023 at the grand coronation night held on Friday, 17th November 2023 at the Sports Palace in Durrës, Albania where she placed as the 2nd Runner-up at the end of the event finale.
Iona Gibbs – Miss Intercontinental 2023 (Top 22)
Iona Gibbs represented her country at Miss Intercontinental 2023 at the finale of the international pageant held on 15th December 2023 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt and placed in the Top 22 with her stellar performance.
Jeanette Reyes – Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2023/24 (Winner)
Jeanette Reyes was crowned Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2023/24 at the finals of Miss Tourism International 2023/24 held at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) on Saturday, 25th November 2023.