Miss Universe Philippines organization has announced the Top 40 delegates who will be competing for the fourth edition of Miss Universe Philippines. The finale date and time is yet to be announced for the pageant where Celeste Cortesi Miss Universe Philippines 2022 will crown her successor at the end of the event finale.  

In a series of features, lets introduce the Top 40 delegates of Miss Universe Philippines 2023. Iman Franchesca Cristal, representing Mandaluyong, has made it as one of the official delegates of the national competition.

Iman Franchesca Cristal describes herself as a ‘multipotentialite’, someone with huge potential in different fields. From volleyball courts to art shows to the Miss Universe Philippines stage, Iman has proven she definitely has it in her to be a strong contender for the national crown.

The first pageant Iman ever competed in was Miss Mandaluyong 2020 and won 4th Runner-up. Born in San Diego, California, Iman is a communication Arts and Marketing Management student in De La Salle University.

She has a niche for beauty, skincare and makeup, which she shares on her Youtube channel. Iman also knows how to do ‘guohua’ aka chinese painting and she is a big cat lover; she has two cats named Felicia and Kobe.

A professional singer, Iman also knows how to play the drums. She also has an EP on Spotify titled "You & Me". Iman is an advocate of mental health and wants to use her voice to raise awareness for the same. She is definitely another strong contender for Miss Universe Philippines 2023 crown.

The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 winner will succeed Celeste Cortesi Miss Universe Philippines 2022, who represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2022 in January. The winner of the upcoming pageant will compete at the 72nd Miss Universe which will take place in El Salvador in late 2023.