LOOK: Miss Universe PH candidates flaunt toned physiques in swimsuit challenge
(From left) Samantha Panlilio, Michelle Dee, Emmanuelle Vera. Images: Facebook/Miss Universe Philippines
The 38 delegates of the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) 2023 pageant turned up the heat as they showed off their toned physiques in the “Swimsuit Challenge.”
The swimsuit challenge is the pageant’s second preliminary contest where candidates donned their sexiest swimwear as they flaunted their curvy figures. Just like in the photoshoot challenge, fans can select their chosen delegate through the pageant’s app from April 10 to 16.
Scroll down to see the 38 candidates heating up the pageant in their sultry swimwear.
Jannarie Zarzoso (Cabadbaran City, Agusan Del Norte)
Avery Sucgang (Kalibo, Aklan)
Kristeen Mae Boccang (Apayao)
Jan Marie Bordon (Bacolod)
Alexandra 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 (Mati City, 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)
Photoshoot challenge
Prior to the “Swimsuit Challenge,” the MUPh also announced that Jannarie Zarzoso (Agusan Del Norte), Princess Anne Marcos (Bulacan), Airissh Ramos (Eastern Samar), Angelique Manto (Pampanga), and Lesly Sim (Quezon Province) were the five delegates who garnered the most fan votes in the photoshoot contest.
The winner of the “Photoshoot Challenge” will then be announced at the pageant’s coronation night on May 13 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The upcoming MUPh coronation night would witness reigning titleholder Celeste Cortesi passing her crown to her successor. The winning candidate will then represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2023 pageant which will be held in El Salvador. EDV
