In Photos: Meet The Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Candidates
They want the crown—but not as much as they want to show girls and women that confidence comes in many shapes, ages, and colors
"My advice to the girls is just to be proud of where they came from," said Shamcey Supsup-Lee—national director of the freshly formed Miss Universe Philippines and a former Miss Universe contender herself—when asked by ABS-CBN News what she would like to tell the new batch of Filipinas vying for the pageant world's most coveted title.
This woman in charge emphasized that under her leadership, Miss Universe Philippines candidates will be encouraged to embrace their realness, the many facets of their identities, the reasons that make them, them.
Pageant aficionados can expect to see a different kind of Pinay walking the runway and waving to adoring fans this year; candidates represent the diversity of Filipinas, be it with their skin tone, body structure, profession, or advocacy.
See the candidates aspiring to represent the Philippines in the 2020 Miss Universe competition in the gallery below!
The Miss Universe Philippines 2020 candidates
The Miss Universe Philippines 2020 candidates
Perlyn Y. Cayona, Zamboanga del Sur
Sandra R. Lemonon, Taguig
Carissa Rozil M. Quiza, Surigao del Norte
Maria Isabela B. Galeria, Sorsogon
Maria Fee M. Tajaran, Romblon
Ericka A. Evangelista, Rizal
Faye Dominique B. Deveza, Quezon Province
Michele Theresa I. Gumabao, Quezon City
Riana Agatha L. Pangindian, Pasig City
Zandra Nicole A. Sta. Maria, Pasay
Ysabella R. Ysmael, Parañaque
Maria Nina C. Soriano, Pangasinan
Patricia Mae P. Santos, Pampanga
Jennifer N. Linda, Palawan
Adee Hitomi A. Akiyama, Oriental Mindoro
Maricres V. Castro, Muntinlupa
Caroline Joy C. Veronilla, Misamis Oriental
Maria Lianina Y. Macalino, Marinduque
Lou Dominique A. Piczon, Mandaue
Alexandra B. Abdon, Manila
Ivanna Kamil S. Pacis, Makati
Chiara Lyn M. Markwalder, Leyte
Jo-Ann D. Flores, Laguna
Trizha B. Ocampo, La Union
Noreen Victoria U. Mangawit, Kalinga
Maria Regina D. Malana, Isabela
Kim Chi A. Crizaldo, Iloilo Province
Rabiya Mateo, Iloilo City
Adelma Krissel P. Benicta, Ilocos Sur
Mariel Joyce A. Pascua, General Santos
We’am R. Ahmed, Davao del Norte
Alaiza Flor P. Malinao, Davao City
Apriel D. Smith, Cebu Province
Tracy Maureen Perez, Cebu City
Kimberly P. Hakenson, Cavite
Sigrid Grace O. Flores, Catanduanes
Mariam L. Ashraf Abd El Hamid, Capiz
Krizzia Lynn O. Moreno, Camarines Sur
Mari Danica M. Reynes, Cagayan Province
Vincy L. Vacalares, Cagayan De Oro
Dianella Louise P. Loya, Bulacan
Skelly Ivy Florida, Biliran
Pauline C. Amelinckx, Bohol
Nathalia C. Urcia, Batangas
Jan Alexis H. Elcano, Batanes
Bea Theresa P. Maynigo, Baguio City
Princess M. Laureano, Aurora
Joecel Marie C. Robenta, Antique
Christine Nicole F. Silvernale, Angeles City
Paula M. Ortega, Albay
Christelle Anjali B. Abello, Aklan
Miss Universe Philippines Organization took over the responsibility of crowning the Miss Universe Philippines representative from Stella Marquez-Araneta's Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BBCPI) in December 2019.
BBCPI will still be in charge of naming the Philippines' representatives to other pageants including Miss International, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Supranational, Miss Globe, and Miss Grand International. BBCPI's last Miss Universe candidate was Gazini Ganados, the Cebu-based stunner who made it to the Top 20 in last year's Miss Universe competition.
The first-ever Miss Universe Philippines competition will be held on May 3, Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Photos from @themissuniverseph
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