Who will be Mexican Veronica Salas’ successor? Will the country’s bet Karen Gallman be the first Filipina to capture the elusive beauty title?
Miss Intercontinental was regarded as Europe’s most prestigious beauty pageant when it was founded in 1971 as a teen beauty contest. Since it’s inception, the beauty tilt has become one of the most anticipated and well participated pageants in the world.
Kris Tiffany Janson was the first Filipina to compete in Miss Intercontinental in 2014 where she placed 2nd runner-up. And while no Filipina has ever won in the annual beauty tilt, the Philippines has shown a commendable performance in the last four years.
Now, after assessing the delegates in this year’s competition—based on their performances in the press presentation and preliminary competitions in evening gown, swimsuit, designers’ gown and national costume—Manila Standard has come up with a list of delegates who are likely to place in the finals night and eventually win the crown:
Miss Philippines Karen Gallman is a 26-year-old Fil-Aussie beauty from Bohol. Apart from being the host-country, Karen has consistently delivered in the swimsuit, evening gown and national costume rounds. Winner of Media Favorite, H&H Standout Beauty and Fiber Health Body Beautiful special titles, the hometown girl has all the goods to win the Philippines its first Miss Intercontinental title.
Miss Paraguay Gabriela Natasha Soley Sawkiw, 20, is an actress-model and dance instructor. She also sings and plays the piano. Also considered as the one to beat, she stands out in every preliminary competition. Gabriela has won Best in Swimsuit and Miss Playa Calatagan beach wear awards.
Miss Germany Olivia Moller, 19, works at her father’s office and lists traveling and artworks as the things she fancies. She won Best in Evening Gown during the preliminaries.
Miss Czech Republic Veronika Volkeova, 23, is student in Geography. A model since 8 years old, Veronika volunteers in animal shelters and loves to cook. Also a stunner with a classic face, Veronika is a dead ringer for country singer Shania Twain.
Miss Slovak Republic Laura Longauerova, 23, is a Finances and Accounting student. Laura is a dancer and works as a Sales Management assistant. She has a strong resemblance to Catriona Gray and was one of the standout beuaties during the press presentation.
Miss USA Marianny Egurrola, 26, is a Colombia-born actress-model and former Miss Georgia USA. Marianny graduated with a degree in International Affairs from the University of Georgia. The most photogenic in this year’s edition, she possesses a classic face and winning smile.
Miss Colombia Hillary Hollman del Prado, 22, is a model and an actress. She is presently completing a degree in Social Media and Journalism. Hillary is one of the strongest Latina candidates who shows a strong stage presence with her sweet smile, prominent cheekbones and amazing catwalk skills.
Miss Thailand Ingchanok Prasart, 22, is model and student in Business Marketing. A dancer, Ingchanok is a trainer and adviser on healthy living. A fierce candidate from Asia, Ingchanok showed she owns the stage with her classy style and confidence.
Miss Ukraine Ksenia Fesenko, 26, is an actress and a model, too. She owns a Fashion Company called “Golden House” and works as a designer. Ksenia is a stunning European beauty who can easily pass for a Disney princess.
Catch the coronation night of the 47th Miss Intercontinental pageant to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena tomorrow with delayed telecast on ABS-CBN the next day.
