Will Krista be the 5th Pinay Miss Int'l?

As earlier reported, 13 candidates didn’t arrive in Sanya, China, for the 2010 Miss International contest and only 68 are competing for the crown on coronation night set for this Sunday, Nov. 7.

A few issues ago, Funfare mentioned that the Philippines is the only Asian country with not just one but four Misses International — Gemma Cruz (1964), Aurora Pijuan (1970), Melanie Marquez (1979) and Precious Lara Quigaman (2005).

Will 2010 Bb. Pilipinas-International Krista Kleiner be the fifth Pinay Miss International?

“The fact that we have four Miss International winners shows that Filipinas are beautiful and smart,” said Krista with confidence before she flew to China well-prepared. She was trained by past Binibinis (including 1969 Miss Universe Gloria Diaz) on grace and poise, and how to act during the contest especially during unguarded moments when the girls are judged without their knowing it. “I brushed up on things Chinese,” added Krista who is beauty and brains combined.

She has also a knack for stealing scenes without being a show-off, such as when she carried a fan and a nunchaku while dressed in Filipiniana during the National Costume Parade, and proceeded to demonstrate her martial arts skill.

Will Krista join the Miss International Honor Roll (no contest in 1966) on this spread (prepared by Funfare’s “other beauty expert” Celso de Guzman-Caparas)?

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