16/01/2018
Meet the 40 ladies who have their eyes on a crown!
Rappler.com
Updated 9:26 AM, January 16, 2018
PASSING THE CROWN. A new set of Bb Pilipinas queens are set to be crown in March. Photo shows the 2017 queens during a send-off in November. File photo Martin San Diego/Rappler
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) - After numerous submissions, interviews, and screenings, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc (BPCI) released the names of the 40 official candidates who will compete at the pageant scheduled on March 18 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The ladies will vie for 6 titles - Miss Universe Philippines, Bb Pilipinas International, Bb Pilipinas Supranational, Bb Pilipinas Grand International, Bb Pilipinas Intercontinental, and Bb Pilipinas Globe.
The official candidates are:
Muriel Adrienne Orais
Stephanie Joy Abellanida
Ena Velasco
Agatha Romero
Sarah Margarette Joson
Loren Artajos
Ana Patricia Asturias
Juliana Kapeundl
Michele Theresa Gumabao
Karen Gallman
Sigrid Grace Flores
Ma. Athisa Manalo
Trixia Maraña
Shane Tormes
Anjame Magbitang
Eva Patalinjug
Sandra Lemonon
Samantha Avestruz
Angelie Aubrey Asuncion
Katherine Ventura
Kayesha Chua
Rose Murphy
Samantha Mae Bernardo
Wynonah Buot
Maria Andrea "Aya" Abesamis
Annaliza Vizcarra
Patrizia Garcia
Catriona Gray
Rose Antonette Mendoza
Jehza Huelar
Vickie Rushton
Henna Kaizelle Cajandig
Janette Roanne Sturm
Jerrelleen Rodriguez
Janice Roman
Sophia Baino
Edjelyn Gamboa
Kristie Rose "Istie" Cequeña
Angelica Mae Corbe
Mary Joy "MJ" de Castro
–with a report from Voltaire Tayag/ Rappler.com