Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 finals at Resorts World Manila

30 Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 candidates will display wit and confidence during its finals at the Newport Theater in Resorts World Manila, Pasay City.

Several pre-pageant activities like Swimsuit Competition was held at Hannah’s Beach Resort and Convention Center in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Long Gown Competition in Alta D’ Tagaytay in Tagaytay City.

After the Swimsuit Competition, Savannah Mari Gankiewicz of Hawaii won Best in Swimsuit while Louise Lian Enumerbale of Negros Island Region was named as Most Photogenic while the Best in Resort Wear and Mutya ng Hannah’s is Jannie Loudette Alipo-on of Navotas.

 

Photo courtesy of Lito Sy

Filipinos ingenuity and skills in design was showcased during the Long Gown Competition. Winners were Sandrianne Esquilona, Best in Long Gown from Tarlac with designer Rian Fernandez, Jannie Loudette Alipo-on of Navotas first Runner Up designed by Jontie Martinez, Ilene Astrid De Vera of Cebu second Runner Up wearing Roy Erwin Tizon creations.

The Regional Costume Competition was held at The Plaza of Resorts World Manila where the candidates sashayed the world-class talent of Filipino designers. Winners were designer Louis Pangilinan whose creations won for him the top prize and first runner up worn by Crystal Rosehelly Alday of Camarines Sur and Alyssa Joreen Reyes of Lemery, Batangas respectively. Another runner up prize went to Nicole Kristel Losloso whose costume was designed Jojo Alidio of Quezon.

The Talent Competition capped the preliminary judging with Darlene Mae Reyes of Singapore snatched the Best in talent Award at the Atirum Lobby of Robinson’s Place in Las Piñas City last 29 July. First Runner Up was Arrianne Deseere Viardo of Pampanga and Collen Chan of Iloilo second Runner Up.

 

Photo courtesy of Jonas Yu

This year’s official candidates are Darlene May Reyes, Chella Grace Falconer, Cristelle Ann Tolentino, Kristine Eiriel Nolasco, Crystal Rosehelly Alday, Pamela Bianca Villacorte, Jaila Eunice Ragindin, Jesas Wada, Arianne Deseree Viardo, Sofia Marie Sibug, Shaina Micaella Bello, Alyssa Joreen Reyes, Charlene Fontanilla, Hannah Khayle Iglesia, Abigail Jane Grigsby, Nicole Kristel Losloso, Ilene Astrid de Vera, Sandrianne Esquilona, Claire Yvonne Aznar, Savannah Mari Gankiewicz, Angela Carla Sandigan, Maxine Xanti Manalus, Louise Lian Enumerable, Stephanie Joy Pendon, Bertmari Ýr Bergmannsdottir, Colleen Chan, Jannie Loudette Alipo-on, Suzanne Perez, Rica Sey and Nicole Marie Deguilmo.

Aside from Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 crown, three additional crowns will be handed to the rightful winners including Mutya Asia Pacific International, Mutya Tourism International, Mutya Top Model of the World, and Mutya ng Pilipinas – Overseas Communities 2017.

The reigning queens of Mutya ng Pilipinas are Ganiel Akrisha Krishnan – Mutya ng Pilipinas 2016 Asia Pacific; Justine Mae San Jose – Mutya ng Pilipinas 2016 Tourism; Michelle Thorlund – Mutya ng Pilipinas 2016 Overseas Communities; Lynette Bradford - First Runner-Up; and Ashley Nicole Singh - Second Runner-Up. 

The coronation night of the 49th edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas is on August, Friday at 7PM at Newport Theater in Resorts World Manila with delayed telecast on 7 August at 9:45AM before ASAP at ABS-CBN.

Fil-Aussie rep crowned Miss Tourism Philippines 2017

After strenuous activities, a Filipino-Australian candidate from Melbourne, Australia bagged the Miss Tourism Philippines 2017 World during its finals at a hotel in Pasig City last 30 July.

Marian Angelu Perez Alcantara clinched the privilege to represent the Philippines in Miss Tourism World competition overseas.

Sharla Santillan of Palawan wins first Runner Up, Justine Ortega of Manila second Runner Up and Jessa Jyn Almario third Runner Up.

Special awards of Miss Tourism Philippines 2017 Universe was awarded to Tricia Estabillo Manalo of Nueva Vizcaya.

Other winners were princess Kristha Singh of Pasig City, Miss Tourism Philippines Luzon, Sofia Grace Lopez Galve Miss Tourism Philippines Visayas and Ravillyn Dumdum of San Fernando, Pampanga Miss Tourism Philippines Mindanao respectively.

Other candidates who made it to the Top 16 were Ilocos Sur; Quirino; Puerto Galera; Puerto Princesa; San Pedro, Laguna; San Fernando, La Union; Marinduque; and Quezon City.

Other special awards were Best in Festival Costume – Tricia Estabillo Manalo of Nueva Vizcaya; Best in Swimsuit - Ravillyn Dumdum of San Fernando, Pampanga; Best in Long Gown – Princess Kristha Singh of Pasig City; Best in Talent – Hjmaya Nicole Ruiz of San Pedro, Laguna;  and Miss Photogenic – Sharla Santillan of Palawan.

Photo courtesy of Fab Manila

Egyptian model wins the inaugural Man of the World pageant

26-year old Egyptian fashion model based in Manila was crowned Man of the World during its inaugural pageant at One Esplanade in Pasay City last 28 July besting 26 other candidates from around the world.

Mustafa Galal Elizali was a crowd favorite prior to his victory. He finished Commerce major in Accounting from the Alexandria University in Egypt. Mustafa worked in Dubai for Porsche’s administration department. He first competed in Starhunt contest where bagged Mister Congeniality.

The 6’2 model is currently staying in Manila where he is an official model of SM Philippines. Mustafa also modeled for Avon, a popular beauty line in the country.

The Top 3 candidates were asked common question, “Why should you win Man of the World 2017?”

Mustafa answered” If given the chance to be Man of the World, he has to be man of his word. Three keys for Man of the World – being humble, simple and believe in himself. And that’s how can he be responsible in his attitude, his mentality and everything. And he has to be an inspiration to every man, anytime and anywhere.”

Man of the World advocates masculinity with responsibility. First Runner Up went to Nguyen Huu Long of Vietnam while Abou Sahyoun Wasslim of Palestine won second Runner Up.

Photo courtesy of Joy Arguil

Meanwhile, Police Inspector Christopher Dulagan made it to the semis after he won the People’s Choice Award.

Other delegates who made it to the Top 18 were Moldova, Guam, Australia, Spain, Puerto Rico, Colombia, England, Cape Verde, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Zambia, Korea, Thailand and Syria.

(L-R) Moldova, Guam, Australia, Spain, Puerto Rico, Colombia, England

(L-R) Cape Verde, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Zambia, Korea, Thailand and Syria

England won Best in Talent and Best in Introduction Video went to Cape Verde.

Linguist model wins Miss Universe Thailand

Asian beauties are taking every inch the contender to beat in the 66th edition of Miss Universe happening later this year.

This after, 25 year old Mareeya Poonlertlarp, half-Thai, half-Swedish model bagged the Miss Universe Thailand 2017 in a glittering production at Siam Paragon Hall last 29 July. She will represent Thailand in the upcoming Miss Universe 2017.

Mareeya, towering at 5’9, holds a postgraduate in Marketing from the Stockholm Business School, won Bt1 million in cash, a diamond tiara, a trophy and a brand new car.

She speaks four languages fluently – Thai, Swedish, English and Mandarin and started modeling at the age of 13.

“I want to do good for the society at large and the status of Miss Universe Thailand allows me to follow my passion efficiently. This beauty stage is powerful to speak and to do something for the society. The rights of women in Thailand, their education and premature pregnancy of teenagers are the three key issues I want to draw people’s attention,” Mareeya said.

Her experiences as a model helped her boost her confidence on stage.

“Being a model allows me to know my best camera angle for the natural and best look and how to walk or stand with good posture. I joined this contest with full confidence and I truly believe that I fit in with this beauty pageant. My family members and friends all support me, she furthered.

Supaporn Litiphruek was her first Runner Up and awarded Bt500,000 in cash while Suraphuen Artkongharn, Ratchanok Nawaset and Paweensuda Du-uen were joint second Runners Up and received Bt150,000 each. 

In 2016, Chalita Suansane represented Thailand in the 65th Miss Universe pageant in the Philippines and made it to the Top 13 after earning the highest fan votes worldwide but ended up only in the Top 6, the highest placement for Thailand in 28 years. In 1998, Porntip Nakhirankanok won Miss Universe for Thailand.

Venezuela might not join Miss Universe 2017

Despite being second to the United States of America with 8 Miss Universe winners – Venezuela is reportedly not keen in sending its representative in the 66th edition of Miss Universe mainly because of the financial crisis the South American nation is experiencing since.

TVyNovelas (a monthly Mexican magazine) posted on its website that Miss Venezuela 2016-2017 Keysi Sayago may not compete in the next Miss Universe since Miss Venezuela Organization thru Osmel Sousa could not provide the franchise payment to Miss Universe Organization.

Though written in Spanish but was translated in English by other pageant websites, the article says, “For the first time since the 1952 World Beauty Fair began, Venezuela may not send a representative to it. Although it is no secret that the country is going through a difficult social political situation, the Miss Venezuela contest is a tradition of so strong a roots in national culture, that (although with work), the 2017 edition is already being prepared. In fact, Keysi Sayago, the current Miss Venezuela and to represent the country in Miss Universe 2017, was selected on October 6 last year and has since been preparing for international competition. The big problem is that so far, the Miss Venezuela Organization has not been able to pay the annual franchise fee required by the Miss Universe Organization to accept its candidate.”

The report added that the said figure changes by country and it is known that in the case of Venezuela it will cost them around US$100,000 annually. However, there is an exception for not paying the annuity.

“When the candidate of a country wins the crown, the next year does not have to pay. That is why in the last 8 years the company that runs Osmel has saved the negligible amount of 300 thousand dollars. This is because Venezuela won the editions of the years 2008, 2009 and 2013,” the report added.

But the reigning Miss Venezuela still hopes that the money will still be collected and her dreams of representing her country in the Miss Universe can still be fulfilled. In previous years, Venezuela has the same incident which had a happy ending. In 2003, Mariangel Ruiz was informed that she won’t be joining the international pageant because of failure to pay the annuity but she didn’t give up and continued her training. She managed to raise the US$70,000 and was able to join the pageant. 

But despite the financial difficulties Venezuela is facing, Sayago is still hopeful that she will be able to join this year’s Miss Universe pageant. In 2016, Miss Venezuela Mariam Habach failed to make a cut in the semis amid the positive reviews of her looks and performance and Miss France Iris Mittenaere emerged victorious.

Man of the World 2017 finals to be held in Manila

With the institution of several beauty pageants, both for women and men, a newest addition to the list is “Man of the World”. The birth of this international male pageant is said to change the landscape and consciousness at male pageantry.

Man of the World, the brainchild of Prime Event Productions Philippines Foundation, Inc. [PEPPS], promises an amalgamation of the traditional and modern concepts to fortify and give a new face of the male pageantry.

PEPPS with its wide experience of organizing and producing world-class male pageants in the Philippines gave birth to Misters of Filipinas, considered the biggest and highly-esteemed male pageant in the country has produced two [2] international winners Mister International and Manhunt International including numbers of runners up from several international male pageants.

Man of the World’s motto of “Celebrating Masculinity with Responsibility” will converge around fifty [50] men from different countries around the globe and bring together the new advocacy of the pageant with emphasis on promoting tourism and education.

In line with this, PEPPS inks partnership with the Department of Tourism [DOT] and the Department of Education [DepEd].

Something new is expected from “Man of the World” as it offers new twists in the male pageantry. The pageant will give highlights on National Costume Parade and Competition, Press Presentation, Official Sashing Ceremony and Advocacy ceremony as it kicks off last 19 July with the finals on July 28 at One Esplanade in Pasay City.

Aside from these activities, candidates will have the chance to be part of the Fashion of the World, Fashion Show of the Host County and Charity Auction. There will be two [2] fast-track events: Talent of the World and World’s Choice. Semi-finalists will be revealed during the finals and the official announcement of the inaugural winner of Man of the World.

On its Social Media contest, the organizer will introduce “Web Series” where pageant fans and supporters around the world can follow their favorite candidate. The candidate’s journey leading to the pageant finals will be properly documented in a web series which can be viewed thru the official fan page of Man of the World.

Favorably, the Philippines will primarily benefit from this pageant as it highlights the best of the Philippine tourism. According to PEPPS, beach wear photo and video shoot will be held in Manjuyod Sand Bar in Negros Oriental, dubbed as the Maldives of the Philippines. Candidates are also expected to visit various schools in the country to promote the pageant thrust. Additionally, the country’s finest beaches will serve as the backdrop during the Man of the World Beah Wear Competition.

Meanwhile, Christopher “Chriz” Comicho Dulagan, a police inspector from the Cordilleras will represent the Philippines in the first edition of Man of the World 2017. 

Chriz won the title during Misters of Filipinas 2016 finals last 18 September. Before Chriz’s victory, two other police officers joined Misters of Filipinas the like of Neil Perez in 2014 who won for the Philippines the first Mister International title. Don McGyver Cochico represented the Philippines in Manhunt International finals last 29 October 2015 at Shenzhen, China.

STORY BY: Eric Arevalo & Atorni Ton

Xian Lim chosen to host Miss Grand International 2017

Kapamilya actor Xian Lim was chosen to host this year’s edition of Miss Grand International.

Entertainment website Push reported that Lim will host the grand finale of Miss Grand International 2017 on October 25, to be held in Vietnam.

Xian will be hosting alongside with the Philippines bet Nicole Cordoves who ended up as first runner up in the Miss Grand International finals in the US last year.

“I’m just thankful sa Miss Grand International for getting me and Nicole Cordoves…I’m sure it would be a wonderfull experience,” said Lim whose hosting skills has been tested in four editions of Binibining Pilipinas.

Lim, aside from being an actor, is also a singer, musician and painter. Recently, he launched his first solo exhibit.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth Durado Clenci will represent the Philippines in this year’s Miss Grand International.

Clenci, 26 is half Romanian and half Filipino but grew up In Australia. She represented Mandaue, City Cebu during the pageant’s final in April. Her second shot at the Binibining Pilipinas is a charm. In 2011, she took a slot in the 15 semi-finalists with her sister Sarah.

During the Q & A in this year’s Binibining Pilipinas coronation night, Clenci was asked, “If you are caught in a heavy traffic, terribly frustrating traffic, what are the best ways to make your time productive?” 

“If I’m caught in traffic, what I usually do is read and sleep, ‘coz time is of an essence so I feel like when you’re stuck in traffic, you really need to make use of your time. So, I read or sleep or talk on the phone with a loved one.”

Miss World Philippines implements 8 changes

As the international pageant season is about to begin, Miss World Organization [MWO] announced new changes in the competition with the introduction of the Head to Head Challenge events which will take place between October 21 and November 15 in different locations visited by the contestants during the Miss World 2015 Festival.

According to MWO, 20 groups of 6 countries will go to head-to-head for a place in the Top 40 Round (the number of countries in each group may be adjusted according to the final number of candidates) and the winner of each challenge will automatically qualify for the Miss World Top 40 Round.

The Challenge – Online Live Broadcast is another new segment to look forward to. The 6 Nations in each group will make their opening remarks followed by a presentation of themselves. This can be a combination of live presentation and the pre-recorded VT with a maximum time of 2 minutes.

After the presentations, contestants will answer questions from the presenter and online community and this procedure will be part of a Group discussion that will last for about 8 minutes. Lastly, each candidate will answer the question of the day about 30-45 seconds for each country to answer.

But how they will be judged? The public will be asked to choose the winner of each Group thru a free vote. The presenter will open the vote to the public after the opening presentations and voting will remain open until the start of the next challenge event when the winner of the previous Head To Head Challenge will be announced.

The Group will be decided with a live draw and which countries will go into which groups.

How they would know when their representative is competing? Schedule of the exact dates and time of each Challenge event will be issued after the Miss World Group draw takes place. 

Will it affect the placement in the Miss World final? MWO said there will be Top 40 which will comprise the following: 20 Head To Head Challenge winners; 5 Fast-Track Event’s winners; and 15 Judges choices.

It added, “if a contestant does not win her Head To Head Challenge, she still has a chance to be in the Top 40 by winning a fast-track or though judges selection. This means that every country will now have their opportunity to be in the spotlight during the Miss World Festival. The online “daily” challenge show will be offered, via MW website, media partners and social media. All voting is free Via Miss World App or Facebook (or a FREE equivalent in a country cannot download the app or does not have Facebook).” [Source: www.missworld.com]

In the Philippines, nobody see it coming! But changes do really come for a reason. With the new franchise owner of Miss World Philippines - from Cory Quirino to talent manager Arnold Vegafria, a new setting is ready to embark with the search for a new queen to best represent the Philippines in the 2017 edition of Miss World.

In January this year, pageant fanatics were surprised when Quirino eventually gave up the Miss World franchise leaving the pageant enthusiasts speculating as to what’s going to happen with the Miss World Philippines since the country made a remarkable streak in the 66 year old worldwide renowned beauty pageant.

First major changes, MWP has its new national director in the person of Vegafria of ALV talent Circuit and general manager Bessie Besana, an up-and-coming fashion designer and experienced pageant trainer from Aces & Queens beauty camp. Vegafria was offered by MWO Chairperson Julia Morley when the two met in Beverly Hills, California.

Next stop, MWP has a bigger and better venue as it will have its finals at SM Mall of Asia Arena on 3 September 2017; a new crown is at stake as Miss World 2013 Megan Young collaborates with renowned jeweler to create a new MWP crown. According to the organizer, it will be sleeker and more elegant in design and will complement the color motif [blue and silver] of the MW; luckily, this year’s candidates will surely make the best way out to win one of the three [3] coveted titles including Miss World Philippines while Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas, Miss Multinational and Miss Eco Philippines will have its inauguration crown.

A new competition format is also about to unfold. It will most likely replicate the MW format following the fast-track events and this includes: Brand Fashion Show where the Top Model Challenged will be showcased, Charity Gala night where Talent Competition will be held, Sports Challenge where candidates will be divided into three [3] teams, Beach Beauty Challenge and the Charity Day.

Also part of the major changes in format is the new theme song of the Miss World Philippines, written and performed by R&B artists Jay-R and Kris Lawrence where the press and other invited guests had the chance to listen to the new theme song and samples were given away during the launched recently. 

The new official website of MWP is www.missworldphilippines.org and the new official hashtag is #msworldphil while the twitter account is MsWorldPhil.

It also announced the new charity beneficiary of the MWP, the Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center in Sta. Cruz, Manila. According to Vegafria, he is hoping that through their efforts, they will be able to renovate and build better wards (particularly for cancer patients and childre0 to provide better medical attention to those in need. 

Truly, Miss World and Miss World Philippines are exciting as other international renowned pageants as it reinvent and employ new practices and format.

Photo courtesy: Mr. Lito Caleon

Miss Manila Karen Ibasco, crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2017

Miss Manila Karen Ibasco beams after winning the Miss Philippines Earth crown

City of Manila's representative Karen Ibasco was crowned as the new Miss Philippines Earth on Saturday, July 15, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Ibasco succeeded Miss Philippines Earth 2016 Loren Artajos, who took on the crown after Imelda Schweighart resigned from her duties in November 2016 due to personal issues against her including the viral video cursing Miss Earth 2016.

Ibasco will compete for the Miss Earth pageant in November in MOA Arena.

Ibasco, 26 is a medical physicist who teaches at University of Santo Tomas. She bested 39 other aspirants.

During the final Q&A, the five finalists were asked the same question: "The government's slogan is, change is coming. What change do you wanna see in terms of environmental policies in the country?"

"In terms of environmental policies, everyone is experiencing climate change, the whole world is experiencing climate change. And I'm just grateful that the Philippines has signed the Paris Treaty and what I want to see is to pass the carbon tax. In that way, we will invest in renewable energy to help our world to be a better place, a greener and habitable for the whole humanity," Ibasco replied which earned the cheers of the audience.

Ibasco, prior to joining Miss Philippines Earth 2017 is a crossover beauty as she joined Bb. Pilipinas 2017 in April.

Nellza Mortola Bautista was crowned Miss Philippines Fire; Kim De Guzman was crowned Miss Philippines Air; Vanessa Castillo Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism; and Jessica Marasigan Miss Philippines Water.

Miss Earth Air 2016 Michelle Gomez and Miss Earth 2016 Catherine Espin were also present during the finals. Other former Miss Earth winners including Jamie Herrel and Angelia Ong graced the events as courtside commentator while Sandra Siefert acted as backstage reporter who interviewed the candidates. Catherine Untalan also helped the girls in hosting.

This year's Miss Philippines Earth is not just about beauty, not just about grace but was all about transparency. 

Selection of Top 15 were categorized into four segments namely; beauty and figure, poise, beauty of face and intelligence in environmental awareness. From those categories, the judges determined the Top 10 semi-finalists who were casually interviewed by host Robi Domingo using several hashtags about the environment.

During the opening number, the girls looked gorgeous donned in wonderful costumes as they danced and paraded the stage. Likewise, the audience were in awe during their cultural attire presentation but unfortunately Miss Lucena City had a bad fall but her co-candidates were kind enough to assist her. Special Awards from the sponsors were announced. 

At the same time, additional special awards were likewise given away such as Best in Evening Gown awarded to Sadrine Stoelzaed; Miss Philippines Hannah's 2017 Marie Sherry Ann Tormes Best in Swimsuit and Best in Cultural Attire Elizabeth Amahan.

The judges were Bang Nanalao, Sari Yap, Dita Sandico, Tim Yap, Ambassador Effie Ben Matityau, Sanith Wijieyiratne, Ambassador Rolando A. Guevarra A. Alvarado, Jeffrey De La Paz and Lorraine Shuck.

Early favorites Pulilan, Bulacan and Puerto Princesa City failed to make a cut in the Top 10.

Story by: Eric Arevalo

First ever Miss Scuba Philippines, launched in Belmont Hotel

Philippines has never run out of beautiful ladies. Beauty that captivates not only the locals but also the foreign eyes.  This is the reason why Philippine representatives always, if not, clinched the title in any international beauty pageants.

With the beautiful Filipinas around, no wonder why beauty pageants are pumping ups the country.  One, so to speak is Miss Scuba Philippines, a new pageant that focuses on the preservation of the sea, thus, it is open ONLY to all girls who love and will love the sea and the life in it.

(From L-R: Belmont Hotel's Marketing people, Cindy Madduma, Athena Katriz, and Kristine Makizz Tablazon)

Miss Scuba Philippines or MSP is now the youngest nationwide pageant in the country, handled by a beauty queen herself, Miss Scuba International 2015 Cindy Madduma.

According to Cindy, the Philippines’ National Director, she wants to make more Filipinos aware of the danger of throwing trash in the sea, thus, bringing  the said pageant in the country will help her relay its message to the public.

Launched last July 12, 2017 at the new and beautiful Belmont Hotel near NAIA terminal, the pageant is distinct from other existing pageants  because it only focuses in the preservation of the sea, though the segments are very much alike.

According to Cindy, her pageant will also give hope to those aspiring beauty queens who are already 28 years old, because their age requirement is pegged between 18 and 28 years old.

However, Cindy said they will be stricter when it comes to status because they only want single and never been married and of course, never been engaged in any scandalous pose of any men’s magazine. 

The Crown

Winner will represent the Philippines in 2017 Miss Scuba International to be held in Malaysia.

For more information about the pageant, aspiring candidates can leave a message directly to their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/missscubaphilippines

Cambodia to join Miss Universe 2017 for the first time

Another Asian beauty is ready to conquer the Miss Universe stage as Cambodia makes its historic debut in the world renowned beauty pageant.

Sotheary Bee, a 19-year old high school student and part time model won Miss Cambodia 2016.  

Just like many of the candidates, Sotheary is also a volleyball player and she is now undergoing extensive training as preparations for this year’s Miss Universe pageant.

According to Sotheary, she’s so excited to represent her country adding “I will do my best to show the real beauty of Cambodian women and the world will know more about our country.”  

She instantly gained widespread support and attention from local fans after winning Miss Cambodia 2016 pageant. 

Many observers have expressed that she will be able to perfectly represent Cambodia in the international stage with her beauty, intelligence and overall charm.

This early, pageant enthusiasts were impressed by her charm and utter optimism that Sotheary can fare well in the league of her Asian candidates when the competition begins in search for the successor of Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere.

Here’s a video of Sotheary doing her signature catwalk.