2016: A ‘beauty-ful’ harvest

While we are in a lingering Miss U mood, we might as well take another look at the Filipinas who turned 2016 into a truly “beauty-ful” year. First, take note that our very own Pia Wurtzbach is the longest-reigning Miss Universe, winning the country’s third crown in Las Vegas in December 2015 and relinquishing her crown on Jan. 30.

Here’s how the other Philippine representatives to worldwide pageants fared (compiled by Funfare contributor Celso de Guzman Caparas):

1. Kylie Verzosa, 2016 Miss International.

2. Leren Mae Bautista, 2015/16 Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International and also one of the Top 5 Best in Catwalk and Miss KL Sogo Trendsetter.

3. Jeslyn Santos, 2016 Miss United Continents.

4. Trixia Marie Maraña, 2016 Miss Asia Global and also Miss Talent and Miss Petron Gasul.

5. Christine Joy Pacardal, 2016 Miss Diamond of the World.

6. Danica Manguera, 2016 Miss Teen Petite Jade Universe.

7. Marseilaise Perkins, 2016 Miss Jade World.

8. Elisha Rasay, 2016 Princess of the World.

9. Joaquin Dreseler, 2016 Mister Global Teen.

10. Maybel Perilla, 2016 Miss Golden Universe.

11. Bob Royo, 2016 Mister Culture Asia World and also Best in Festival Costume, Best Advocacy, Mister Beautiful Body and Top 3 Best in Talent.

12. Karan Singhdole, 2016 Man of the Year.

13. Maria Jayzamel Vista, 2016 Miss Teen Planet Universe.

14. Larissa Obediente, 2016 Miss Queen of the Continents and also Best in Gown, Best in Talent, Best Hair and Best Face.

15. Babylyn Decena-Newfield, 2016 Mrs. Grandma Universal and also Best National Costume.

16. Vivian Yano, 2016 Classic Mrs. Asia International Cosmopolitan and also Classic Mrs. Asia International Ambassador and Mrs. Popularity Queen.

17. Riza Asa, 2016 Classic Mrs. Asia International Tourism and also Most Beautiful Body and Mrs. Goodwill Ambassador.

18. Ruby Anzenie Rojas- Zarrandona, 2016 Mrs. Hope International and also Best in Interview, Best in Community Service, Ms. Wella Hair and Ms. Stunning Shoes.

19. Shawnah Bautista Vasquez, 2016 Miss Beauty Doll and also Best National Costume.

20. Nicole Cordoves, first runner-up in the 2016 Miss Grand International and also Top 10 Best in National Costume.

21. Janella Joy Cuaton, first runner-up in the 2016 Miss Metropolitan Tourism International.

22. Camille Jensen “CJ” Hirro, first runner-up in the 2016 Miss Global and also Best in National Costume, Best in Evening Gown, Best in Swimsuit first runner-up, Darling of the Press and Miss Fashion.

23. Kristine Diane Nagasaka, first runner-up (or Mrs. Asia Pacific) in the 2016 Mrs. International.

24. Jasmine Paguio, first runner-up in the 2016 Miss Teen Pacific World and also 2016 Miss Petite Pacific World and 2016 Miss Teen Sea Universe.

25. Jay Daniel Chuong, first runner-up in the 2016 Mister Golden Universe.

26. Ganiel Akrisha Krishnan, second runner-up in the 2016 Miss Asia Pacific International and also Best in National Costume second runner-up, Best in Long Gown second runner-up and Best in Talent first runner-up.

27. Princess Hyanizha Ramos, second runner-up in the 2016 Face of Beauty International and also Best in National Costume, People’s Choice Award, Top 15 Best in Swimwear and Top 15 Best in Evening Gown.

28. Tracey Del Rosario, second runner-up in the 2016 Miss Regal International.

29. Jenny Guinto, second runner-up in the 2016 Mrs. Asia Noble Queen International and also named Mrs. Fashion Idol and Mrs. Velmar in the 2016 Mrs. Universe.

30. Christian Laxamana, second runner-up in the 2016 Mr. Gay World.

31. Limuel Vilela, second runner-up (or Mister Copper World) in the 2016 Mister Pacific World and also Mister Popularity of the World.

32. Andrea Biondo, second runner-up in the 2016 Mister Universal Ambassador and also named 2016 Mister Southeast Asia International.

33. Catriona Gray, third runner-up in the 2016 Miss World and also Multimedia Fast Track winner, Top 5 Beauty with a Purpose and Top 10 Talent.

34 .Nichole Manalo, third runner-up in the 2016 Miss Globe and also Miss Dream Girl of the World, Best in Swimsuit second runner-up and Miss Disco Queen second runner-up.

35. Rizza Paula Lacson, third runner-up, 2016 Miss Culture Asia World and also Best Advocacy and Darling of the Press.

36. Kian Sumague, third runner-up in the 2016 Mister Tourism World.

37. Julian Flores, Top 4 in the 2016 Asia’s Next Top Model (Cycle 4).

38. Edmalyn Julhussin, fourth runner-up in the 2016 Miss Culture Asia World and also Best in Evening Gown, Miss Photogenic and Top 3 Best in Talent.

39. Kristine Joy Cruz, Top 5 in the 2016 Top International Model of the World and also a Top 14 semi-finalist, Miss Photogenic and Top 5 Best in Swimsuit in the 2016 World Beauty Queen.

40. Kimberly Tee, Top 5 in the 2016 Miss Southeast Asia and also Best Model.

41. EJ Romero, fifth runner-up in the 2016 Mr. Culture Asia World and also Best in Talent and Mr. Friendly.

42. Aiza Faeldonia, fifth runner-up in the 2016 Miss World Next Top Model and also Top 5 Miss Bikini Rae.

43. Emma Cordero-Toba, Mrs. Woman of the Universe in the 2016 Mrs. Universe pageant.

44. Maryrose Salubre, Mrs. Courage in the 2016 Mrs. Universe.

45. Imelda Schweighart, Darling of the Press and Miss Hannah’s Beach Resort second runner-up in the 2016 Miss Earth.

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