MANILA – Mary Jean Lastimosa made sure she’s not left behind when she
flaunted her spectacular body during the Miss Universe preliminary
competition.
Along with 87 other contestants, Lastimosa participated in the
pageant’s evening gown and swimsuit competitions on Wednesday night
(Thursday morning in Manila).
For the evening gown portion, Lastimosa donned an elegant white gown,
which according to her mentor, was designed by Colombian fashion
designer, Alfredo Barraza.
She also displayed her fierce catwalk skills when she came out on stage wearing a pink two-piece bikini.
Many Filipinos who were in the audience erupted in cheers each time Lastimosa walked the runway.
Based on the contestants' performance in the preliminary round, the
judges will pick the Top 15 hopefuls who will advance to the Miss
Universe finale to be held on Sunday in Florida.
The preliminary round judges were Azeucena Cierco, Lloyd Boston,
Corinne Nicolas, Michelle McLean-Bailey, Jeneine Doucette White, Tyler
Tixier and Jimmy Nguyen.
Hosted by TV presenter Roxanne Vargas and reigning Miss Universe
Gabriela Isler, the preliminary round was streamed live on the official
website of Miss Universe Organization.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com