Samantha Viktoria Acosta extended the country’s string of runner-up finishes in international competitions, earning second runner-up honors at the 7th Miss CosmoWorld 2024 finals, held recently at The St. Regis-Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Valeria Sizova of Australia claimed the title, while Disa Dungal of Iceland finished as first runner-up.
The 24-year-old Acosta, an entrepreneur and financial advisor from Bulacan who advocates community involvement, also won the Miss Popularity special award. Acosta had only a few days to prepare after winning Miss CosmoWorld Philippines 2024.
“Dreams do come true! Thank you so much to Miss CosmoWorld for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I’m immensely grateful,” said Acosta, who was a Top 15 finalist and Playtime Binibini fan vote winner in Bb. Pilipinas 2024.
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An unforgettable 7th Manila Fashion Runway
Beauty queens and up-and-coming models graced the 7th Manila Fashion Runway (MFR) with a stunning show, held exclusively at Avery Towers in Quezon City.
Dubbed “Not your ordinary runway,” MFR is the brainchild of executive producer Rikki Dela Peña, Philippines Face of Tourism 2022, and Miss Universe-Philippines 2024 Lucban. The event has become a much-anticipated celebration of high-class collections from esteemed local designers.
This year’s MFR supported the youth scholars of the ERDA Foundation, which aids marginalized Filipino youth through education and support programs. It also extended assistance to animals and pets affected by recent typhoons.
The 7th MFR showcased creations by talented designers Nathalie Sheen, Jayanne Rochiel, Christiana, and Mar Montes, along with promising student models from the Block Master School for Models.
