LIVE UPDATES: The Miss World Philippines 2022 Coronation Night
Who will be the next Miss World Philippines?
A total of 36 ladies are vying for the crown and their chance to represent the Philippines in the Miss World 2022 pageant later this year.
The event, which takes place on Sunday, June 5 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, will be hosted by Miss World Philippines titleholders Valerie Weigmann, Laura Lehmann, and Katarina Rodriguez. Adie, who sang the hit song Paraluman, is set to perform onstage.
Five other ladies will also be crowned for other titles, namely, Miss Supranational Philippines, Miss Eco Philippines, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas, Miss Tourism, and Miss Eco Teen Philippines. They will go on to represent the Philippines in their respective international competitions.
The next Miss World Philippines will be crowned by reigning beauty queen Tracy Maureen Perez.
The event will be live-streamed through ktx.ph. It will also have a late telecast via CNN at 9PM.
Gwendolyne Fourniol is Miss World Philippines 2022
Negros Occidental’s Gwendolyne Fourniol has been named Miss World Philippines 2022, besting 35 other candidates for the coveted crown.
Along with the title, Fourniol will receive prizes including P500,000 and the title of Miss Philippine Airlines, Miss Blue Water Spa, and Miss Megaworld.
BOW DOWN TO OUR NEW QUEEN. Gwendolyne Fourniol is Miss World Philippines 2022! 👑
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Miss World Philippines has also crowned new winners including Miss Supranational 2022 Alison Black from Las Pinas City, Miss Eco Philippines 2022 Ashley Montenegro from Makati, and Miss Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2022 Ingrid Santamaria from Paranaque City.
Beatriz McLelland of Aklan was named Miss Eco Teen Philippines and Cassandra Chan of San Juan City was named Miss World Philippines Charity.
The other winners also received cash prizes and a one-year talent contract under ALV.
Adie serenades the Top 11 finalists
Filipino singer Adie serenaded the finalists with his hit song Paraluman, which now has over 81 million plays on Spotify.
Reigning beauty queens take their final walk
The reigning queens of Miss World Philippines 2021 took one last walk before they passed on their crowns to their successors. They are Miss World Philippines Second Princess 2021 Janelle Lewis, Miss World Philippines First Princess 2021 Riana Agatha Pangindian, Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2021 Tatyana Austria, Miss Multinational Philippines 2021 Shaila Rebortera, Miss Tourism Philippines 2021 Patricia Martinez, Miss Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2021 Emmanuelle Vera, Miss Eco Philippines 2021 Kathleen Paton, Miss Environment International 2021 Michelle Arceo, Miss Supranational 2021 Dindi Joy Pajares, and Miss World Philippines 2021 Tracy Maureen Perez.
The time has come for these empowering queens to pass their crowns to their successors. Thank you for a beautiful reign, ladies! ✨ (1/3)
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The time has come for these empowering queens to pass their crowns to their successors. Thank you for a beautiful reign, ladies! ✨ (3/3)
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Miss World Philippines 2022 Top 11 announced
The Top 11 candidates of the Miss World Philippines 2022 pageant have been named.
Here are the beauties that are one step closer to the coveted crown:
- Albay, Paula Ortega
- Roxas City, Capiz, Erika Kristensen
- Negros Occidental, Gwendolyne Fourniol
- Las Pinas City, Alison Black
- Makati City, Ashley Montenegro
- Marikina City, Justine Felizarta
- Lipa City, Batangas, Kayla Tiongson
- San Juan City, Cassandra Chan
- Aklan, Beatriz McLelland
- Cebu, Maria Gigante
- Paranaque City, Ingrid Santamaria
Gwendolyn wins Best in Evening Gown
Miss World Philippines candidate #25 Gwendolyne Fourniol was named Best in Evening Gown at the ongoing coronation night.
Gwendolyne Fourniol shone as the most elegant candidate tonight as she’s named this year’s Best in Evening Gown. ✨
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Top 20 candidates sashay in elegant evening gowns
It's time for the most elegant part of the night.
The top 20 candidates strut their stuff on the runway as they paraded their most stunning garments for the evening gown competition.
Before the contest, the beauty queens bared their Beauty with a Purpose projects onstage.
The Top 20 ladies surely brought elegance and class as they walk down the stage in their evening gowns! ✨
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Alison Black wins Best in Swimsuit
Candidate # 24 Alison Black was awarded Best in Swimsuit at the Miss World Philippines 2022 finals night.
When asked how she prepared for this, Alison said, "I honestly just tried to exude confidence. I know all of us are nervous backstage. But as a dancer, I really tried to choreograph my routine just so that I wouldn't have to think about it. But the best tip that I did was to just have fun on stage."
Miss World PH 2022 Top 20 flaunt beach-ready physiques in swimsuit competition
The top 20 candidates of the Miss World Philippines 2022 pageant lit up the stage as they pranced in the swimsuit competition.
The Filipina beauties flaunted their beach-ready bodies on the runway wearing purple and red one-piece swimsuits by Jhong Sudlon and heels by Jojo Bragais. As they strut their stuff, fun facts about the candidates were shared on stage.
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Miss World Philippines 2022 announces Top 20
The Top 20 candidates of the Miss World Philippines 2022 have been named.
Here are the hopefuls who managed to make it to the next round of the competition:
- #13 Maria Gigante
- #36 Lady Justerinnie Santos
- #22 Cassandra Bermeo Chan
- #8 Tsina Jade Chu
- #1 Simone Nadine Bornilla
- #2 Erika Vinculado
- #25 Gwendolyn Fourniol
- #23 Charyzah Esparrago
- #17 Ingrid Santamaria
- #20 Ashley Montenegro
- #21 Paola Ortega
- #7 Erika Kristensen
- #31 Natazha Bautista
- #26 Aliana Joaquin
- #24 Alison Black
- #9 Kayla Tiongson
- #18 Justine Felizarta
- #34 Beatriz McLelland
- #12 Anje Mae Manipol
- #5 Patricia McGee
Miss World Philippines 2022 names special award winners
The Miss World Philippines 2022 has given special awards to the candidates who reigned supreme in different aspects of the pageant.
Candidate #25 Gwendolyn Fourniol bagged the most awards with two, namely Miss Silka and Love Your Skin.
Here are the others who received special recognitions from the organizers and the brands who sponsored the prestigious event:
Miss Photogenic: #20 Ashley Montenegro
Non-Fungible Beauty: #17 Ingrid Santamaria, #13 Maria Gigante, and #24 Allison Black
Miss Kumu World: #10 Kristal Marie Gante
Miss Silka: #25 Gwendolyn Fourniol
Love Your Skin: #25 Gwendolyn Fourniol and #18 Justine Felizarta
Miss World PH 2022 candidates introduce themselves in national costumes
The Miss World Philippines 2022 candidates introduced themselves as they walked the MoA Arena runway in their national costumes.
Each of the 36 beauties donned colorful garments that were Santacruzan inspired.
The 36 candidates are now introducing themselves wearing their spectacular national costumes. ✨
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The Miss World Philippines 2022 pageant has begun
Clad in Philippine flag colored dresses, the 36 candidates opened the coronation night with a dance performance.
Meanwhile, Miss World Philippines titleholders Laura Lehmann, Katarina Rodriguez, and Valerie Weigmann welcomed the audience, guests, and viewers to the 11th edition of the pageant.