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By: Robert R. Requintina
Published October 7, 2019, 8:23 AM
The Miss Asia Pacific International 2019 beauty pageant nears the homestretch as two more candidates – Misses Romania and Dominican Republic – entered the semifinals of the prestigious pageant during preliminaries held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City Saturday night.
BEST IN SWIMSUIT – The winners of best in swimsuit during the preliminaries held at the PICC in Pasay City Saturday night. From left: Miss Dominican Republic, 2nd runner-up; Miss Romania Ana Maria Ciritel, best in swimsuit; and Miss Philippines, 1st runner-up.
(Photo by Robert Requintina / MANILA BULLETIN)
Miss Romania Ana Maria Ciritel topped the swimsuit category. Miss Philippines was 1st runner-up while Miss Dominican Republic, 2nd runner-up.
Miss Dominican Republic Eonna Constanza won best in evening gown. Canada was 1st runner-up, who was also proclaimed Miss Photogenic; and Australia, 2nd runner-up.
This brought to seven the number of girls who entered the semifinals of the pageant.
The 18 other girls in the semis will be announced during the grand coronation night at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City on Oct. 9.
Earlier, the Continental Queens who joined the semifinals were Michele-Ange Minkata, Cameroon (Africa); Jessica Cianchino, Canada (Americas); Klyza De Castro, Philippines, (Asia); Lauralyn Vermeersch, Belgium (Europe); and Chelsea Martin, New Zealand, (Oceana).
More corporate awards were handed out during the second day of the preliminary competition.
The Metro Esthetico Ambassadress special awards were given to Miss Philippines, Miss Dominican Republic, and Miss Namibia.
Asked how they chose the three winners, Dr. Rhoda Espino of Metro Esthetico Skin Center said: “We’re looking for women of beauty, strength, and wisdom. It’s important for us to be represented by women who know how to empower themselves and other women. And we want our endorsers to embody grace and beauty with substance.”
Other special awards were Spain, Miss Fashion India; Australia, Miss Zen Asia Pacific; France, Miss Zanea Shoes; Latvia, Miss Stronghold Insurance; Philippines, Miss Pyoor Essentials; and Netherlands, Miss Amazing By Choice.
Fifty-four girls are competing for the title of Miss Asia Pacific International 2019.
Sharifa Akeel of the Philippines is the reigning Miss Asia Pacific International.
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