Photos by Bong Tan
After the disappointing non-placement at the Miss Universe 2022, the Philippines is now back at the drawing board and hopes for a spectacular comeback. The Miss Universe Philippines Organization has released the list of 40 finalists which includes several pageant veterans, a single mom and two current titleholders. There are three titles at stake in this year’s pageant the most coveted of which will allow the lucky winner to represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023 which will be held in El Salvador later this year. The two other crowns at stakes were not officially announced but some suspect they could be the Miss Supranational Philippines and Miss Charm Philippines titles.
Here is the complete list of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 finalists:
Airissh Ramos
Alexandria Bautista Bollier
Avery Mariane Sucgang
Breanna Marie Evans
Christine Joyce Salcedo
Christiana Afia Yeboah
Chloei Darl Gabales
Christine Juliane Opiaza
Clariele Dacanay
Clare Sanchez Inso
Diane Mae Refugio
Dianne C. Padillo
Evangeline Fuentes
Hyra Desiree Betito
Iman Franchesca Cristal
Jan Mari Bordon
Jannarie Zarzoso
Joemay-an Leo
Kali Navea-Huff
Karen Joyce Olfato
Kimberlyn Jane Acob
Kimberly Escartin
Krishnah Marie Gravidez
Klyza Castro
Laicka Implamado
Layla Adriatico
Lesly Joy Sim
Louise Joy Gallardo
Mary Angelique Manto
Mary Eileen Palencia Gonzales
Michelle Dee
Nikki Justine Breedveld
Pauline Amelinckx
Princess Anne Marcos
Rein Hillary Carrascal
Samantha Alexandra Panlilio
Shayne Glenmae Maquiran
Vanessa Tse Wing
Vanessa Matzeit
Emmanuelle Fabienne Camcam