The gala finale of Miss International 2016 held on 27th October 2016 concluded with the crowning of Kylie Verzosa of Philippines. Miss Philippines Kylie Verzosa clinched the coveted crown after defeating contestants from all other countries who competed for the title.
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At the same pageant, Miss Australia Alexandra Britton was titled the first runner-up, Miss Indonesia Felicia Hwang was adjudged the second runner-up, Miss Nicaragua Brianny Chamorro was titled the third runner-up and Miss USA Kaityrana Leinbach finished as the fourth runner-up.
Sixty-nine beauties participated at the 56th edition of the International pageant. The finale kicked off with the National Costume round and then, the Swimwear round. These were followed by a mesmerizing performance by group of ballet dancers, after which the contestants walked in gorgeous gowns for the Evening Dress round.
The moment came when one winner from each continent were announced. They were:
Miss International Asia- Miss Hong Kong Kelly Chan
Miss International Europe– Miss Netherlands Melissa Scherpen
Miss International America- Miss Ecuador Ivanna Abad
Miss International Africa- Miss Sierra Leone Maseray Swarray
Miss International Oceania- Miss Hawaii Guinevere Davenport
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The 5 beauties were presented with their new titles, after which the Top 15 finalists were announced. The finalists were:
Miss Nicaragua Brianny Chamorro
Miss Indonesia Felicia Hwang
Miss Finland Emilia Seppänen
Miss Mexico Geraldine Ponce
Miss USA Kaityrana Leinbach
Miss Japan Jyunna Yamagata
Miss El Salvador Elizabeth Cader
Miss Canada Amber Bernachi
Miss Dominican Republic Cynthia Núñez
Miss Argentina Yoana Don
Miss Philippines Kylie Verzosa
Miss Australia Alexandra Britton
Miss Russia Alisa Manyonok
Miss Thailand Pattiya Pongthai
Miss Poland Magdalena Bienkowska
The fifteen finalists presented their speech, for which each of them got one minute to speak.
The event concluded with the announcement of special awards, runners-up, and finally the winner of the Miss International 2016 pageant.
Special Awards were awarded under the following categories to the following contestants –
Best in National Costume- Miss Nicaragua Brianny Chamorro
Miss Perfect Body- Miss Moldova Alina Chirciu
Miss Best Dresser- Miss Indonesia Felicia Hwang
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What do you say about Philippines luck at beauty pageants this year?