The road to the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 crown is heating up as an exciting lineup of contestants has been revealed, including seasoned pageant veterans and fresh faces eager to take on the national stage.
Among the most anticipated aspirants are Ahtisa Manalo and Winwyn Marquez, two former beauty queens with impressive international pageant credentials.
Ahtisa Manalo’s Strong Comeback
One of the biggest names in this year’s batch is Ahtisa Manalo, who previously placed 1st Runner-Up at Miss International 2018.
Her youthful yet sophisticated aura, coupled with her past international experience, makes her one of the frontrunners for the Miss Universe Philippines title.
Fans are eager to see how she will transform her pageant style to align with the more modern and dynamic standards of Miss Universe.
Winwyn Marquez: A Pageant Powerhouse
Another standout is Winwyn Marquez, a well-respected name in Philippine pageantry. As the first-ever Filipina to win Reina Hispanoamericana in 2017, she has already proven her prowess in the international arena.
Now, she is setting her sights on the most prestigious crown in Philippine pageantry. Given her stage presence, confidence, and experience, Winwyn is expected to be a major contender.
Veterans and New Faces
Aside from Ahtisa and Winwyn, the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 competition is expected to feature other seasoned candidates who have competed in national and international pageants.
This mix of experience and fresh talent promises a thrilling battle for the title. The inclusion of these veterans will not only raise the competition’s standards but also make it one of the most unpredictable editions in recent years.
A More Competitive Miss Universe Philippines
Over the years, Miss Universe Philippines has evolved to become more demanding, emphasizing not just beauty but also advocacy, intelligence, and global appeal. With veterans like Ahtisa and Winwyn in the mix, this year’s edition is set to be one of the most competitive and exciting pageants in recent history.
With the competition underway, pageant fans are eagerly watching how these queens will perform in the coming months. Will a veteran reclaim the crown, or will a fresh face surprise the world? The journey to Miss Universe Philippines 2025 has just begun, and the stakes have never been higher.
Here’s the full list of this year’s official candidates:
- Rani Lachmi Dado (Albany)
- Ira de Castro (Angeles City)
- Karenza de Leon (Australia)
- Louise Lian Enumerable Bobe (Bacolod)
- Natsumi Sekiguchi (Bacoor)
- Gwedoline Meliz Soriano (Baguio)
- Yoshabel Lebico (Basey, Samar)
- Yana Ysabel Maranan (Batangas)
- Maiko Ibarde (Benguet)
- Tyra Rae Goldman (Bohol)
- Franchezca Mae Pacheco (Bulacan)
- Jadine Lezz Banagan (Butuan)
- Shaina Rabacal (Camarines Sur)
- Larsine Grace Jensen (Camiguin)
- Chella Grace Falconer (Cebu Province)
- Gabriella Mai Carballo (Cebu City)
- Victoria Maelona Johnson (Florida)
- Shamara Krupa (Great Britain)
- Princess Nanda Ibrahim (Guipos, Dapitan)
- Angeley Pasco (Hawaii)
- Allyson Ee (Northern California)
- Juliana Fresado (Iligan)
- Angeline Kailani (England)
- Jarina Sandhu (Isabela)
- Jezreal de Ocampo (Cavite)
- MJ Fernandez (Kalibo, Aklan)
- Kristel David (Western Canada)
- Eloisa Jauod (Laguna Province)
- Natasha Shay Testa (Lapu-Lapu City)
- Hannah Michelle Gilmore (Los Angeles)
- Rendelle Anne Caraig (Los Baños)
- Karen Nicole Piccio (Iloilo City)
- KC Defiesta (Zamboanga City)
- Zoe Hinay Honeyman (Quezon City)
- Stefanie Przewodnik (Mandaue City)
- Jasmine Rovelle Baguio (Manila)
- Chanel Olive Thomas (Melbourne)
- Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Marquez (Muntinlupa)
- Zoe Sofia Gabon (Naga City)
- Kaye Pastelero (Naic)
- Franches Anne Laquibla (Negros Occidental)
- Pauline Rowbelle del Mundo (New Jersey)
- Valerie Claire West (New York)
- Ain Niqyla Abad (Occidental Mindoro)
- Rachel Hoco (Oriental Mindoro)
- Irish Raine Sescon (Ozamiz City)
- Rhancoise Marie Mayangitan (Pampanga)
- Andrea Cayabyab (Pangasinan)
- Jenny Kim Agasid (Parañaque)
- Alessandra Ysabelle Eugenio (Pasig City)
- Amanda Russo (Pennsylvania)
- Maria Ahtisa Manalo (Quezon Province)
- Bianca Ylanan (Quirino)
- Mariah Nicole Valdez (Romblon)
- Kathryn Kae Dacanay (Samar Island)
- Thelma Suzanne Dayao (San Fernando, Cebu)
- Kyla Jane Usison (San Francisco)
- Jessica Victoria Cianchino (Eastern Canada)
- Millien Joy Cabigas (Siargao)
- Yllana Marie Aduana (Siniloan, Laguna)
- Chelsea Lovely Fernandez (Sultan Kudarat)
- Renee Isabella Dela Cruz (Sydney)
- Angela Norwillen Cabel-Quiloña (Tacloban)
- Taylor Marie DeLuna (Southern California)
- Maria Katrina Llegado (Taguig)
- Dañelle Ann Catalan (Tandag)
- Sasha Juli Belle Lacuna (Tarlac)
- Thea Samantha Lacanlalay (Tuguegarao), and
- Jazzle Shannen Iba (Zamboanga del Norte)
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