Miss Asia Pacific International 2024: PH’s Blessa Figueroa in Top 10

Blessa Figueroa joins the Top 10 of the Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 pageant. Image: Armin P. Adina/INQUIRER.net

The Philippines’ Blessa Figueroa is moving to the next stage of the Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 pageant as she’s one of the candidates who advanced to the Top 10.

Figueroa was announced as the sixth delegate to advance to the Top 10 during the global tilt’s coronation night at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City on Monday, October 7.

The 10 delegates who made it to the first question-and-answer portion are:

• Jennifer Prokop (Germany)
• Wanja Jennifer Grace Olsson (Sweden)
• Katharina Weischede (New Zealand)
• Janelis Leyba (USA)
• Selena Ali (Belgium)
• Blessa Figueroa (Philippines)
• Anh Vương Phạm Thị (Vietnam)
• Karen Sofia Nunez (Mexico)
• Mya Bao (Canada)
• Kanyaphatsaphon Rungrueang (Thailand)

Miss Asia Pacific International 2024’s The Top 10 finalists. Image: Armin P. Adina/INQUIRER.net

The candidates were selected after the 20 semi-finalists took on the swimsuit and evening gown competitions.

Figueroa, who represented Northern California during The Miss Philippines pageant, stunned in a deep red tube gown with a high slit in one leg and a cape.

One of these ladies will be named as Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 and will succeed reigning titleholder Chaiyenne Huisman of Spain, who held the position for five years.