Tonight, all roads lead to the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, when Miss Universe Philippines 2025 The Coronation culminates in the crowning of Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo’s successor.
The stunning Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig will grace the coronation as special guest, together with her court of Continental Queens: Miss Africa & Oceania Chidimma Adetshina of Nigeria; Miss Europe & Middle East Matilda Wirtavuori of Finland; and Miss Americas Tatiana Calmell of Peru.
The first Danish Miss Universe arrived in Manila last week to make several appearances as part of her duties as Miss Universe. She was warmly welcomed by Miss Universe Philippines officials led by national director Shamcey Supsup-Lee and creative director Jonas Gaffud.
Theilvig, who got a taste of the warm Filipino hospitality, graced the preliminaries and parade held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City on Monday, and the Charity Gala Night and National Costume Showcase held at Okada Manila on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, all 66 candidates turned heads during the preliminaries’ swimsuit and evening gown competition, with Winwyn Marquez of Muntinlupa emerging as the top special awardee of the night, taking home nine titles.
Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province and Yllana Marie Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna won five special awards each. Chelsea Fernandez of Sultan Kudarat took home two, while Millien Joy Cabigas of Siargao, Juliana Fresado of Iligan, and Maria Katrina Llegado of Taguig won one each.
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Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2025 winners named
Filipino-German model Kirk Bondad was crowned Mister Pilipinas International 2025 during the Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2025 coronation night held on Monday, April 28, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City.
Bondad, who failed to win in Mr. World 2024, now sets his eyes on the Mister International 2025 crown.
Other winners were Mister Pilipinas Cosmopolitan 2025 Kenneth Marcelino; Mister Pilipinas Eco International 2025 Kitt Cortez; Mister Pilipinas Supranational 2025 Kenneth Cabungcal; Mister Pilipinas Global 2025 Jether Palomo; Mister Pilipinas Manhunt International 2025 Raven Lansangan; and Mister Pilipinas Man of the Year 2025 Michael Angelo Toledo.