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June 04, 2019 at 06:25 pm by Eton B. Concepcion
Images by Sonny Espiritu and BPCI
The biggest beauty pageant in the country is in the homestretch of finding a new set of queens to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss Supranational, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Grand International, and Miss Globe pageants.
Coming off last year’s batch of two title-conquests, Filipino-Australians Catriona Gray and Karen Gallman in Miss Universe and Miss Intercontinental, respectively, and a close first runner-up finish by Athisa Manalo at the 2018 Miss International pageant, this year’s batch, one of the best ever gathered, promises another strong showing of the Philippines in 2019 international competitions.
We are definite that the Bb. Pilipinas bigwigs have seen the real contenders and only their final performances at coronation night could spell win or defeat.
Judging from their appearances in pre-pageant activities, including the talent and national costume competition, media interviews, parade of beauties and fashion show, a short list of standouts, the crème of the crop, will bring the Bb. Pilipinas 2019 to an exciting conclusion.
Here are the Standard’s Top 10 hot favorites for the six titles at stake:
1. Hannah Arnold
Standard's Choice: Who will be crowned Binibining Pilipinas winners?
The 23-year-old, 5-foot-11 Fil-Australian from Masbate, is a graduate of Forensic Studies from the University of Canberra. With her killer body, good communication skills, and amazing catwalk, she is sure a Miss Universe material. The friendliest among the candidates, with a strong fan base, Hannah has a unique advantage.
2. Patricia Magtanong
She is a 5-foot-9 UP Law graduate and recent board-passer. The 24-year-old beauty is a captivating Asian doll, an Ariella Arida-Shamcey Supsup dead ringer. Her advocacy to provide free legal assistance to prison inmates will be an edge at any pageant stage.
3. Samantha Bernardo
Standard's Choice: Who will be crowned Binibining Pilipinas winners?
The 26-year-old, 5-foot-8, model from Palawan and last year’s 2nd runner-up, is one of the most consistent candidates of this batch. She has a strong stage presence, outstanding in talent (Top 3) with strong advocacy on controlling high Malaria incidence in Palawan could work to her advantage in the international pageant.
4. Leren Mae Bautista
Standard's Choice: Who will be crowned Binibining Pilipinas winners?
The 26-year-old, 5-foot-9, graduate of Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba is known for her top finish at the 2015 Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International. The “perfect Pinay beauty,” is tall and has a strong stage presence. A Lara Quigaman-in-the-making, this perfect bet for Miss International speaks up against any form of bullying.
5. Gazini Christiana Ganados
Standard's Choice: Who will be crowned Binibining Pilipinas winners?
She stands 5-foot-7. This 23-year-old model from Talisay, Cebu is a Tourism graduate from the University of San Jose-Recoletos. The stunning Fil-Palestinian beauty has a classic, universal face, who resembles Miss South Africa 2018 Tamarine Green. Her advocacy that focuses on elderly care will be a hit in Miss International.
6. Vickie Marie Rushton
Standard's Choice: Who will be crowned Binibining Pilipinas winners?
She is 27 years old and stands 5-foot-6. This Fil-British actress-model is a graduate of University of Saint La Salle-Bacolod and was last year’s first runner-up. Her Barbie doll face won this year’s Miss Ever Bilena. An animal lover with a passion to help people with disabilities (PWDs), having a brother with the Down’s Syndrome, she is perfect for Miss Intercontinental or Miss International.
7. Ilene Astrid De Vera
Standard's Choice: Who will be crowned Binibining Pilipinas winners?
The 23-year-old Mass Communication graduate of UP-Cebu won 2017 Miss Asia-Pacific International 4th runner-up. She has a very consistent performance in all pre-pageant events. She is tall and has an endearing personality, and seems to enjoy the whole experience.
8. Emma Mary Tiglao
Standard's Choice: Who will be crowned Binibining Pilipinas winners?
She stands out with an amazing body and great catwalk skills. Emma is 24 years old and stands 5-foot-9. This Tourism Graduate from Pampanga who looks better in motion is very consistent in candid and studio shots.
9. Julia Saubier
Standard's Choice: Who will be crowned Binibining Pilipinas winners?
This 24-year-old Fil-French is a Martial Artist and Magna cum Laude graduate of Social Research and Public Policy from New York University Abu Dhabi and completing her Masters in China Studies at Peking University. She’s good at public speaking and is known in the pageant world as Melanie Marquez’s niece.
10. Maria Andrea Abesamis
Standard's Choice: Who will be crowned Binibining Pilipinas winners?
She is 27 and stands 5-foot-7. She is a model and a Fine Arts major in Painting from the University of Santo Tomas. Aya is the daughter of 1984 Miss Universe 3rd runner-up Desiree Verdadero. She exudes class and elegance and advocates creative arts as a transformative tool for vulnerable members of society.
Bubbling up in our list are Jessica Marasigan, 25, Maria Isabela Galeria, 20, Samantha Lo, 24, Joanna Tolledo, 25, and April May Short, 21.
Standard's Choice: Who will be crowned Binibining Pilipinas winners?
The Binibining Pilipinas 2019 Coronation Night will be held at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, 7:00 p.m.. The pageant will be telecast on ABS-CBN.
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