Binibining Pilipinas 2025: Katrina Johnson, Annabelle McDonnell enter Top 14
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Here are the candidates who made it to the Top 14. Image: Armin P. Adina/INQUIRER.net
Pageant veterans Katrina Johnson and Annabelle McDonnell advanced to the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 pageant’s Top 14 during the grand coronation night at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, June 15.
The 14 candidates formed the first cut of the pageant who will advance to the finals of the pageant, following their performances in the pre-pageant activities, including fashion shows and closed-door interviews, to name a few.
Here are the Binibinis who made it to the next round:
- Jercy Raine Cruz (Makati)
- Joanne Thornley (Pampanga)
- Alyssa Mildred Villariña (Rizal)
- Ma. Andrea Endicio (Quezon Province)
- Francesca Beatriz Abalajon (Aklan Province)
- Jemille Rustia Zosa (Mandaluyong)
- Anna Carres De Mesa (Batangas Province)
- Dhalia Varde Khattab (Las Piñas)
- Annabelle Mae McDonnell (Iligan City)
- Kathleen Enid Espenido (Siargao)
- Ma. Alexandra Mata (Tarlac Province)
- Jerimi Nuqui (Caloocan)
- Mia Betina Golosino (Malabon City)
- Katrina Johnson (Davao Province)
This will be the first and final cut of the pageant, where the representatives for the Miss International and Miss Globe tilts and the runners-up will be chosen after the swimsuit, evening gown, and question-and-answer rounds.
The 61st edition of the national tilt opened with the 36 candidates dancing along to Lady Gaga’s hit song “Abracadabra” before prancing onstage in their fabulous national costumes. Moments later, they showed off their slim physiques and brought in the glamor in the swimsuit and evening gown segments, respectively.
The final part of the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 pageant will feature reigning titleholders Myrna Esguerra and Jasmin Bungay, as well as runners-up Christal Jean dela Cruz and Trisha Martinez, passing their titles to their respective successors. /edv