LOOK: Miss Universe PH bets strike sultry poses in photoshoot challenge
(From left) Michelle Dee, Pauline Amelinckx, Samantha Panlilio, Klyza Castro. Images: Facebook/Miss Universe Philippines
The preliminary contests of the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) 2023 have officially begun as the 38 candidates showed off their fiercest poses in the “Photoshoot Challenge.”
The photoshoot contest, which was described as a challenge “serving glamor,” is the first stage of the pageant, where fans can vote for their favorite candidate through the MUPh app from April 3 to April 9.
The delegates will also flaunt their toned physiques in the upcoming “Swimsuit Challenge” from April 10 to 16. The contests will end with the candidates prancing on the runway with the “Jojo Bragais Runway Challenge” starting from April 17 to 23.
Prior to the preliminary challenges, the MUPh organization also shared a fashion video of the candidates where they were seen showing off their best poses in the contest.
Here’s a look at the 38 candidates who struck sultry poses at the Ascott Hotel in Makati.
Jannarie Zarzoso (Cabadbaran City, Agusan Del Norte)
Avery Sucgang (Kalibo, Aklan)
Kristeen Mae Boccang (Apayao)
Jan Marie Bordon (Bacolod)
Alexandria Bollier (Bacoor City)
Krishnah Marie Gravidez (Baguio)
Karen Joyce Olfato (Batangas)
Joemay Leo (Benguet)
Pauline Amelinckx (Bohol)
Princess Anne Marcos (Bulacan)
Shayne Glenmae Maquiran (Capiz)
Samantha Panlilio (Cavite)
Dianne Padillo (Cebu City)
Emmanuelle Vera (Cebu Province)
Klyza Ferrando Castro (Davao Oriental)
Airissh Ramos (Eastern Samar)
Vanessa Tse Wing (Guimaras)
Chloei Darl Gabales (Iloilo City)
Kimberlyn Acob (Isabela)
Clare Sanchez Inso (Lapu-Lapu)
Michelle Marquez Dee (Makati)
Iman Franchesca Cristal (Mandaluyong)
Christine Salcedo (Marinduque)
Vanessa Yuson-Matzeit (Negros Oriental)
Layla Yousif Adriatico (Northern Samar)
Laicka Bonquin Implamado (Occidental Mindoro)
Louise Gallardo (Palawan)
Angelique Manto (Pampanga)
Clare Dacanay (Parañaque)
Kali Navea-Huff (Pasig)
Eileen Gonzales (Quezon City)
Lesly Sim (Quezon Province)
Rein Hillary Carrascal (Sorsogon)
Kimberly Escartin (Southern Leyte)
Hyra Desiree Betito (Surigao Del Norte)
Nikki Silva Breedveld (Taguig)
Afia Adorable Yeboah (Tiaong, Quezon)
Christine Opiaza (Zambales)
The MUPh coronation night will be held on May 13, where reigning queen Celeste Cortesi will pass the crown to her successor at the end of the event. EDV
