Laura Lehmann crowned Miss World Philippines 2017

MANILA -- Former UAAP courtside reporter Laura Lehman will be representing the Philippines in the Miss World 2017 pageant in China.

The 24-year-old was named Miss World Philippines 2017 Sunday at the pageant's coronation night at SM Mall of Asia Arena.

"Maraming, maraming, maraming salamat po. I heard all your cheers here in the arena. It gave me power and the energy to perform. Maraming, maraming salamat po. I will make you proud," she said after her win.

During the question and answer round, Lehmann was asked to respond to people "who believe that pageants do not provide an opportunity to empower women."

She answered: "To anyone who doesn't believe in pageants, I would ask them to take a look at the girls that we had on stage tonight. Because we had lawyers, we had architects, we had women of substance who are here to day not only because of what they look like, but also because of what's in their heart, what's in their mind, and because they brought forth 'Beauty with a Purpose' projects."

"They are here fighting to represent the Philippines and become the best version of a Filipina. And to me, that is something to celebrate, not protest," she ended.

Aside from winning the crown, Lehmann was also named Miss Cosmo Skin, Miss BYS Philippines and the Multimedia Fast Track winner.

Other winners in the Miss World Philippines 2017 are Winwyn Marquez (Miss Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas), Cynthia Tomalla (Miss Eco Philippines), Sophia Senoron (Miss Multinational), Glyssa Perez (1st Princess) and Zara Carbonell (2nd Princess).

The candidates who made it to the Top 15 are:

Glyssa Perez
Winwyn Marquez
Cynthia Thomalla
Laura Lehman
Zara Carbonell
Ella Lubag
Gabriela Ortega
Cristina Coloma
Henna Kaizzelle Nicole Cajandig
Chelsea Manalo
Sheila Marie Reyes
Noelle Uy-Tuazon
Jona Sweett
Sophia Senoron
Janela Joy Cuaton

Before competing in Miss World Philippines 2017, Lehmann joined Binibining Pilipinas in 2014 and finished as a runner-up.

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Fil-Aussie model named Miss World Philippines 2016

Filipina-Australian Catriona Gray will be representing the Philippines in the Miss World 2016 pageant in Washington D.C., U.S.A in December.

The 22-year-old model was named Miss World Philippines 2016 Sunday at the coronation night in Manila Hotel.

Completing the winners are Sandra Lemonon, who was named the 4th Princess; Mara Muñoz, 3rd Princess; Ivana Kamila Suficiencia Pacis, 2nd Princess; and, Arienne Calingo, 1st Princess.

Aside from winning the crown, Gray was also named Best in Evening Gown, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Fashion Runway, Miss Hannah Resort, and Miss Manila Hotel.

The candidates who made it to the Top 12 are:

- Sarah Margarette Joson,
- Shenna Mae Zaldivar,
- Yuri Caunca,
- Marah Muñoz,
- Arah Salientes,
- Ralph Lauren Asuncion,

- Sandra Lemonon,
- Ivanna Kamil Pacis,
- Kristine Lopez,
- Alyanna Cagandahan,
- Arienne Calingo, and
- Catriona Gray.

Gray has a Master Certificate in Music Theory from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

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Valerie Weigmann shares 'lucky charm' for Miss World

Miss World Philippines 2014 Valerie Weigmann asked for prayers and support from her fellow Filipinos as she competes in London in this year's Miss World pageant.

"Right now, I'm just happy and excited," said Weigmann, who is hoping for a back-to-back victory after Megan Young won the Miss World title in 2013. "That's really what I'm feeling right now because it's my first time to join a pageant. I'm thrilled to see London as well since it's my first time there in the UK."

Weigmann went on to share that she will be bringing her "lucky charm" to London for the pageant.

"May rosary ako galing sa mommy ko. I always bring it with me. 'Yun siguro ang lucky charm ko and, of course, my supporters,"

Weigmann will leave the country on November 20 to prepare for the Miss World coronation night, which will be held on December 14.

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Ex-PBB housemate wins Miss World Philippines 2014

MANILA - Former "Pinoy Big Brother" housemate Valerie Weigmann won the title of Miss World Philippines 2014 during the coronation night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday.

The Filipino-German also won the Best in Long Gown, Best in Swimsuit and Best in Fashion Runway awards during the night's pageant.

Weigmann joined ''PBB: Teen Edition'' in 2008, where Ejay Falcon was proclaimed the big winner. After her stint in the show, she went on to star in TV commercials, co-host noontime shows and appear on magazines.

She said her main cause in joining the Miss World pageant is to raise awareness for the needs of the Aeta community based in Tarlac.

"Nagustuhan ko 'yung Miss World because it's all about beauty and giving," she said in an earlier interview. "So since may advocacy na din kasi ako, nakita ko 'yung opportunity to raise awareness of my indigenous brothers and sisters."

Here are the runners-up in the Miss World Philippines 2014 pageant:

1st Princess - Lorraine Kendrickson
2nd Princess - Nelda Ibe
3rd Princess - Nicole Donesa
4th Princess - Rachel Peters

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Megan Young is Miss World PH 2013

MANILA - Actress Megan Lynn Young was named Miss World Philippines 2013 at the coronation night held at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay City on Sunday night.

The 23-year-old Filipina-American will represent the Philippines in the Miss World 2013 pageant in Indonesia in September.

Young is an alumna of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2 and starred in several ABS-CBN shows including "Precious Hearts Romances," "Maalaala Mo Kaya" and "Betty La Fea."

She earlier said that joining the Miss World Philippines was one of the things she had always wanted to do.

"There are many risks in joining this pageant, but it's only something that happens once in a lifetime. It's now or never!" said Young.

The following are the runners-up of the 2013 Miss World Philippines:

First Princess - Janicel Lubina
Second Princess - Zahra Saldua
Third Princess - Bianca Paz
Fourth Princess - Omarie Linn Osuna

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Megan Young applies to join Miss World PH

MANILA, Philippines -- Actress and former "Pinoy Big Brother" housemate Megan Young hopes to be among the candidates at this year's Miss World Philippines.

The 23-year-old Filipina-American, who topbilled the ABS-CBN drama series "Hiyas" last year, sent in her application early this week to compete in the local pageant that sends the Philippines' delegate to the international Miss World contest.

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