MANILA, Philippines – The Miss Universe 2025 Preliminary Competition kicks off tonight as over 120 delegates vie for the crown in Bangkok, Thailand.
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| Ahtisa Manalo dazzles in the Miss Universe 2025 Prelims. Photo courtesy: Miss Universe Philippines |
Representing the Philippines, Ahtisa Manalo is ready to showcase her elegance and charm on the international stage.
Preliminary Competition Details
The preliminary round will feature contestants in evening gowns, interviews, and other judged categories to determine the Top 30 semi-finalists.
Fans can watch the competition via livestream on the Miss Universe YouTube Channel starting at 8:00 PM PH Time, November 19.
Earlier in the day, the National Costume Competition will take place at 2:00 PM PH Time, highlighting each country’s culture and creativity.
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Spotlight on Ahtisa Manalo
Ahtisa Manalo previously wowed the world as first runner-up in Miss International 2018 and is determined to bring home the Philippines’ next Miss Universe crown.
Ahead of the preliminaries, Ahtisa leads in several fan-voted categories, including Beyond the Crown, Most Beautiful People, and People’s Choice.
Importance of the Preliminary Round
The preliminary round is a crucial step in the pageant, as only the Top 30 contestants will advance to the semi-finals announced during the November 21 coronation show.
With the theme “The Power of Love,” Miss Universe 2025 celebrates unity, inclusion, and the transformative spirit of women worldwide.
All eyes will be on Ahtisa as she aims to join the Philippines’ four Miss Universe winners: Gloria Diaz, Margie Moran, Pia Wurtzbach, and Catriona Gray.
— The Summit Express