MUPH 2025: Cliffhanger as Yllana Aduana last to be called in Top 24
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Yllana Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna is among the Top 24. Screenshot from Empire PH YouTube
The Miss Universe Philippines 2025 coronation show gave its first cliffhanger as Yllana Marie Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna, one of the crowd favorites, was among the last to be called in the Top 24.
The 66 candidates were grouped into three, and Aduana, being in the last group, was the second to the last to be called in front to join other semifinalists onstage the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on Friday, May 2.
Aduana was pageant sponsor Pina voting showcase winner for the runway category. After her name was called, the crowd broke into cheers.
Aside from Aduana, other frontrunners Ahtisa Manalo, Winwyn Marquez, Chelsea Fernandez and Katrina Llegado are among those who advanced to the Top 24.
Here are the candidates who made the first cut:
Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio
Amanda Russo of Pasay
Chanel Olive Thomas of Nueva Ecija
Juliana Fresado of Iligan City
Ma. Katrina Llegado of Taguig
Gabriella Mai Carballo of Cebu
Ain Niqyla Abad of Occidental Mindoro
Maiko Ibarde of Benguet
Angeleyh Caballero Pasco of Davao
Sasha Lacuna of Tarlac
Eloisa Jauod of Laguna
Tyra Goldman of Bohol
Taylor Marie De Luna of Malay, Aklan
Valerie Claire West of Ifugao
Teresita Ssen Marquez of Muntinlupa
Rechel Hoco of Oriental Mindoro
Jarina Sandhu of Isabela
Ma. Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province
Jasmine Paguio of Manila
Bianca Ysabella Ylanan of Quirino
Chelsea Fernandez of Sultan Kudarat
Yllana Marie Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna
Bella dela Cruz of Lucena City
Franchezca Mae Pacheco of Bulacan
The event kicked off with a pre-taped opening as the contestants made their respective introductions. The delegates then took the stage to dance to “Mabuhay,” the iconic opening theme song of the 1994 Miss Universe pageant, which was hosted by the Philippines.
The semifinalists are poised to showcase their confidence and grace in the swimsuit segment, which comes next before they transform the stage into an elegant sight for the evening glam.
Reigning titleholder Chelsea Manalo is set to crown her successor at the end of the coronation night.
