HIGHLIGHTS: The Miss World Philippines 2024 coronation night
The Miss World Philippines 2024 finals night took place on Friday, July 19 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Krishnah Gravidez of Baguio took home the highly coveted "Rays of Hope" crown, besting 32 other candidates. She was followed by Tarlac Province's Jasmine Omay and Pampanga's Sophia Bianca Santos, who emerged as First Princess and Second Princess, respectively.
The recently concluded event was hosted by Billy Crawford and Universal Woman 2024 Maria Gigante, with Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2021 Emmanuelle Vera and actor Teejay Marquez serving as anchor hosts. Special performances were given by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, Johnoy Danao, KAIA, and BILIB.
Here are the highlights of this year’s Miss World Philippines pageant.
Baguio’s Krishnah Gravidez is Miss World Philippines 2024
The new Miss World Philippines has been crowned.
Krishnah Gravidez of Baguio was named as Miss World Philippines, succeeding Gwendolyne Fourniol.
She was followed by Tarlac Province's Jasmine Omay and Pampanga's Sophia Bianca Santos, who were crowned First Princess and Second Princess, respectively.
Patricia Bianca Tapia of Batangas was hailed as Miss Philippines Tourism 2024, while Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano of Bicol clinched the Face of Beauty Philippines 2024 title.
Pangasinan's Nikki Buenafe and Cavite's Deanna Marie Maté, meanwhile, were named as Miss Multinational Philippines 2024 and Miss Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2024, respectively.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Miss World 2023 Krystyna Pyszková graces Miss World PH stage
Miss World 2023 Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic shared a short but sweet message ahead of the announcement of the 2024 MWP winners.
Following her international win last year, host Billy Crawford asked her what it takes to win the highly coveted crown.
"Definitely one of the most important qualities is to be ready to work because the queen will travel, definitely the good heart is most important because what you're doing needs to be sincere, needs to come within you, through you, and you need to have your purpose in life because purpose is happiness," she said, adding that whatever the result would be, all the candidates are already winners because of their purpose.
"But for all the beautiful contestants, regardless [of] the results, you're all winners, you all have your purpose, and that's what's important," Pyszková continued.
Reigning queens take their final walk
Gwendolyne Fourniol bid farewell to her Miss World Philippines title.
"To the next Miss World Philippines, know that a crown is momentary but your purpose and advocacy are for a lifetime," Fourniol said.
She took her final walk onstage along with Miss Supranational Philippines 2022 Alison Black and Reinahispanoamericana Filipinas 2023 Michelle Arceo.
Third set of special awards handed out
More MWP 2024 candidates bagged special awards at the competition.
Here are the delegates who clinched prizes from some of the pageant's sponsors during the finals night.
- Miss Aseana City: Jasmine Omay (Tarlac)
- Miss Forticare: Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano (Bicol)
- Miss Oro China: Krishnah Marie Gravidez (Baguio)
MWP bets take part in question-and-answer portion
The candidates are now trying to impress the judges as they take part in the question-and-answer portion of the tilt.
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Included in the panel are Mr. World 2022 Kirk Bondad, Miss World Philippines 2021 Tracy Maureen Perez, actress Sunshine Cruz, and Miss World 2023 queen Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic, among others.
Miss World Philippines 2024 reveals Top 10 delegates
The local pageant has named the 10 candidates who are moving on to the next part of MWP 2024.
They are the following:
- Quezon Province: Maria Andrea Endicio
- Cavite: Deanna Marie Maté
- Kapitolyo, Pasig: Riana Agatha Pangindian
- Tarlac: Jasmine Omay
- Pampanga: Sophia Bianca Santos
- Bicol Region: Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano
- Batangas: Patricia Bianca Tapia
- Manila: Gabrielle Marie Lantzer
- Baguio: Krishnah Marie Gravidez
- Pangasinan: Nikki Buenafe
Baguio's Krishnah Marie Gravidez bags Best in Evening Gown award
More awards for Miss Baguio!
Krishnah Marie Gravidez won Best in Evening Gown at the ongoing MWP 2024.
The Baguio beauty served grace and elegance in an off-the-shoulder blue and silver Filipiniana gown with background music from the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra. Completing her look were wavy hairstyle and sophisticated make-up.
MWP candidates dazzle in their evening gowns
This year’s MWP finalists turned heads at the pageant’s evening gown competition.
The hopefuls made their beauty shine throughout the segment as they showed up onstage in stunning Filipiniana ensembles created by their chosen fashion designers.
Baguio's Krishnah Marie Gravidez wins Best in Swimsuit
Krishnah Marie Gravidez of Baguio won Best in Swimsuit at Miss World Philippines 2024.
Besting 19 other candidates, the beauty queen stood out in her sultry blue one-piece swimsuit by Bench, paired by heels by Jojo Bragais.
Adding more glitter to the segment was an electrifying performance by P-pop girl group KAIA.
More special awardees announced
More candidates received special titles from various sponsors of the Miss World Philippines 2024 tilt.
Here's the second set of special awardees for the night:
- Best Skin by Cathy Valencia: Krishnah Marie Gravidez (Baguio)
- Miss Victoria Sports: Jasmine Omay (Tarlac)
- Miss Aqua Boracay: Dia Mate (Cavite)
- Miss Bench: Krishnah Marie Gravidez (Baguio)
- Miss Bench Active: Dia Mate (Cavite)
- Miss Bench Body: Riana Agatha Pangindian (Kapitolyo, Pasig), Sophia Bianca Santos (Pampanga)
- Miss Photogenic: Krishnah Marie Gravidez (Baguio)
Top 20 semifinalists set the stage on fire in swimsuit competition
The Top 20 candidates walked the MWP stage in their stunning swimwear.
Donning blue swimsuits, the delegates complemented their outfit with dangling accessories and vibrant makeup. Finishing off their looks are heels by Jojo Bragais.
Miss Bicol, Miss Pangasinan are this year's Beauty With a Purpose queens
Two candidates were named as this year's Beauty With a Purpose (BWAP) queens.
Isabelle Bilasano of the Bicol Region, the sole registered speech-language pathologist in Albay, emerged as one of this year's BWAP winners. She advocates for accessible healthcare and rehabilitation for Filipinos by going to different houses in her province three days a week to provide therapy to children and adults.
Nikki Buenafe of Pangasinan also clinched the BWAP title with her "Danum, Pundasyon na Bilay" (Water, Foundation of Life) Project. Through this, she pushes for clean, potable water in various communities, believing that these are "investments for quality education and social progress."
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BWAP is one of the biggest recognitions at Miss World. According to its website, it was established 50 years ago by Julia Morley, the CEO of Miss World Organization, to "motivate young women to create or support important charity causes around the globe."
Top 20 candidates announced
Miss World Philippines 2024 has revealed its Top 20 delegates.
Here are the ladies who are advancing to the next round of the pageant:
- Deanna Marie Maté (Cavite)
- Sophia Bianca Santos (Pampanga)
- Jerica Jewel Marisse Catherine Reyes (Central Visayas)
- Dolly Cruz (Malaybalay, Bukidnon)
- Krishnah Marie Gravidez (Baguio)
- Marianel Tan (Bacolod)
- Angel Gutierrez (Concepcion, Tarlac)
- Christine Chagas (Quezon City)
- Gabrielle Marie Lantzer (Manila)
- Patricia Bianca Tapia (Batangas)
- Sofi Maxim Margareta Grenmo (Cebu)
- Maria Andrea Endicio (Quezon Province)
- Raine Africa (Marikina)
- Arrieana Zobelle Beron (Iloilo City)
- Princess Kazel Oseo (Zambales)
- Clytemestra Miaflor Juan (Dasmariñas, Cavite)
- Riana Agatha Pangindian (Kapitolyo, Pasig)
- Jasmine Omay (Tarlac)
- Nikki Buenafe (Pangasinan)
- Isabelle Bilasano (Bicol)
Fast Track winners announced
The Miss World Philippines 2024 announced the Fast Track winners who secured their spots in the Top 20.
They are the following:
- Sports Challenge: Deanna Marie Maté (Cavite)
- Miss Beach Beauty: Sophia Bianca Santos (Pampanga)
- Miss Talent: Jerica Jewel Marisse Catherine Reyes (Central Visayas)
- Head-to-Head Challenge winner: Dolly Cruz (Malaybalay, Bukidnon)
- Miss Multimedia: Krishnah Marie Gravidez (Baguio)
- Miss Charity: Deanna Marie Maté (Cavite)
- Top Model Competition Winner: Krishnah Marie Gravidez (Baguio)
- Best in National Costume: Sophia Bianca Santos (Pampanga)
Miss World Philippines 2024 gives out special awards
The Miss World Philippines organization gave special prizes to some candidates ahead of the announcement of its next set of queens.
Here are the candidates who bagged special awards along with a slew of prizes from sponsors:
- Miss Ever Bilena: Patricia Bianca Tapia (Batangas)
- Miss Hello Glow: Krishnah Marie Gravidez (Baguio)
- Miss ProCap: Krishnah Marie Gravidez (Baguio), Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano (Bicol), Deanna Marie Maté (Cavite)
- Miss Doctor Leo: Krishnah Marie Gravidez (Baguio)
- Miss C-Vitt: Princess Kazel Oseo (Zambales)
Miss World Philippines 2024 introduces judges
The judges who will determine the new Miss World Philippines have been introduced.
Included in the panel are Mr. World 2022 Kirk Bondad, Miss World Philippines 2021 Tracy Maureen Perez, actress Sunshine Cruz, and Miss World 2023 queen Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic, among others.
Miss World Philippines 2024 kicks off with OPM performances
The Miss World Philippines 2024 has officially started.
P-pop group BILIB started the show with a bang with their performances of their singles Kabanata and Say Whatcha Wanna Say. It was followed by a song number by OPM band The Juans. The 33 hopefuls later showed up onstage and introduced themselves in colorful dresses.
The candidates are competing for the “Rays of Hope” crown that symbolizes “hope and new beginnings.” Aside from the top prize, two queens—Miss Reina Hispanoamericana Philippines and Miss Tourism Philippines—will also be named by the end of the competition. (with reports from Yoniel Acebuche)