The Philippines emerged as powerhouse country at the Miss Asian International 2018, bagging the beauty queen crown, the first runner up title, and the 3rd runner up finish at the pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand in early March.
Gerina Chanel Ancheta, representing Northern Luzon, Philippines was crowned Miss Asian International 2018.
Chynna Sandra Palis, wearing the Manila, Philippines sash, picked up the first runner up title.
Fil-Australian beauty Theressa Mariano won 3rd runner up as Miss Queensland, Australia.
The 17-year-old Ancheta was the youngest contestant in the 5th edition of the Miss Asian International pageant.
The Dagupan City lass won a modeling contract as part of her prize and will be based in Singapore for 2 months as an Upfront Model.
Ancheta, the new Miss Asian International, also bagged 4 special awards at the pageant including:
- Best in National Costume: Gerina Chanel Ancheta (Northern Luzon, Philippines)
- Miss Smile: Gerina Chanel Ancheta (Northern Luzon, Philippines)
- Upfront Model Agency Choice: Gerina Chanel Ancheta (Northern Luzon, Philippines)
- Missosology’s Choice Award: Gerina Chanel Ancheta (Northern Luzon, Philippines)
The three Filipina beauties beat 16 other candidates in the pageant that also awarded Mister Asian International.
