Six months after they were hailed as Bb. Pilipinas 2018 titleholders, these Filipina beauties are very busy doing their duties, public appearances, photo shoots and fashion shows. Not to mention their tiring training and preparations on physical and personality development at that levels. Six months later, pageant season is fast approaching and The Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Globe Michelle Gumabao is seasoned to be the first binibini to fly for her mission in Tirana, Albania. We, from The Pageantpedia organization decided to come up with a well-thought analysis on how far these binibinis would go should their respective international beauty derbies kick off.
Michelle Gumabao at Miss Globe 2018
Being the first Binibini to wear the Philippine sash abroad makes a lot of pressures. Michelle Theresa Imperial-Gumabao a 26 beauty queen will be representing the Philippines at The Miss Globe pageant this coming October 21, 2018. This model, athlete and TV host feels the need to set the bar really high for the Philippines. The question is: how far would she go at Miss Globe? Our assessment puts her in a runner-up position. For sure, most of the pageant critics and fans would agree that her total performance at Bb. Pilipinas 2018 coronation night was not that impressive. Thankfully, the question-and-answer portion saved her that night. Although, she had gone through different training, improvements and transformations (as seen on her latest photo release), it is still not enough for her to clinch the crown. Potential winner this year might be Valeria Maximova of Russia, Tebekina Ekaterina of Tatarstan or Perihan Koz of Turkey.
Eva Patalinjug at Miss Grand International 2018
Next in line is Miss Grand International pageant to be evented in Myanmar on October 25, 2018. The Philippines’ bet Eva Psychee Patalinjug is up on the challenge to win the country’s first grand crown. Having won Miss Photogenic at Bb. Pilipinas 2018 crown is definitely of her advantage. We must not forget that the Miss Grand organizers are fond of posting pleasant photos on their various social media outlets. The Pageantpedia team thinks that just like her predecessors, Eva would end up winning a runner up position again for the Philippines. Although, it may sound so unpleasant in the ear of some fans, we must put into consideration that the Miss Grand’s primary type through the years is face first before other parameters. And we just feel that there are other girls out there who are more facially ready than her to wear the grand crown in Myanmar. Potential winner this year might be Gabrielle Vilela of Brazil, Meenakshi Chaudhary of India or Lezly Diaz of Mexico.
Ahtisa Manalo at Miss International 2018
On November 9, 2018, the 58th Miss International pageant will be held in Tokyo, Japan. And Bb. Pilipinas International 2018 Maria Ahtisa Manalo remains steadfast up for her mission of becoming the country’s seventh Miss International queen. It will also be the first time in years that the Miss International Organization will have it’s preliminary competition. So, do we feel that this youngest Bb. Pilipinas 2018 queen will slay both preliminary and coronation night, then take it all the way? Without reservations, our answer says IT’S A YES! She will be named Miss International 2018. If for any reasons the luck will play not in favor with Ahtisa, potential winner might be Michelle Huet of Ecuador, Nebai Torres of Mexico or Mariem Velazco of Venezuela.
Jehza Huelar at Miss Supranational 2018
People most of the time say that “Third time is a charm”, but for Jehza Huelar third time means dedication, resilience, hard-work, pressure then success. Yes! Two failed attempts at Bb. Pilipinas beauty contest did not stop this 23-year-old Davao eagle who is now set to compete at Miss Supranational pageant on December 7, 2018 in Poland. Joining Bb. Pilipinas pageant for three years in-a-row gave this beauty lots of lessons to be learned and formulas to be mastered. Finally, she was able to clinch a crown on her third attempt. So, how far would she excel at the supra show this December? Our guts tell us two different sides. It is quite noticing that Jehza Huelar showed us different transformations on her stage presence through the years. Her 2016 performance was a combination of competitive side and hunger for the crown. On the other hand, her 2017 and 2018 performances were combined with relax, classy and more feminine side. For all we know, Miss Supranational pageant is a contest for catwalk fiesta that can be described as Victoria’s Secret pageant version. If we will be seeing a Jehza Huelar 2016 version, then the second Miss Supranational crown for the Philippines is quite possible. However, if she will be showing 2017-2018 performances come December, then she will end up a runner up position or a top 10 finalist at that. Regardless of the outcome, her strongest competitions for the crown are Diana Romero of Mexico, Kelin Rivera Kroll of Peru or Sanjna Suri of Malaysia.
Catriona Gray at Miss Universe 2018
Ever since she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018, Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray has been consistently topping the list of different pageant portals’ hot-picks. This 24-year-old former Miss World Philippines won both best in swimsuit and best in evening gown award during the coronation night of Bb. Pilipinas 2018. While winning these awards can give us some good signs, we should not take it as a definite sense of securing the top five placement. We must remember that the Miss Universe’s judges are not the same as those of Bb. Pilipinas. That is why Catriona should not be complacent enough that she can make it straight to the circle of five finalists without exerting additional efforts. Gray’s different advocacy and social engagements will definitely be her best armor comes the time of the MUO’s deliberation and investigation at that level. The question is: will she win miss universe? Our answer is a SOFT YES! She will be crowned Miss Universe 2018. If for any reasons the twist of fate will not be sweet on her favor (just like Miss World 2016), then the Diamond Nexus crown might slip away in favor with either Andrea Toscano of Mexico, Tamaryn Green of South Africa or Marta Stepien of Canada.
Karen Gallman at Miss Intercontinental 2018
Karen Juanita Boyonas Gallman will be the last binibini to compete. What doubles the weight of pressures on her shoulder is that the pageant where she will be competing will be held in no less than Philippine soil. Miss Intercontinental on its 47 years in pageant business, is probably the hardest beauty derby to date. Their criteria of selecting a winner can not easily mastered, let alone predicted. With that being said, Philippines has been consistently placing runners up year after year since 2013 but never a crown. Will this 25-year-old Kendall Jenner dead ringer finally clinch the first Miss Intercontinental crown for the Philippines? Our answer is definitely a YES! She will be crowned Miss Intercontinental on January 26, 2019. Karen Gallman is definitely a show stealer. She can nail both photos and videos. Despite of having a dangerous height for beauty pageants, her face alone could stand against the glamazons. However, if lady destiny will let the Philippines cry once more, most likely it will go to Wilma Antoniazzi Florentino of Dominican Republic, Gina Alessandra Paula Bitorzoli Pinto of Venezuela or Nina Suleyka SolĂ³rzano Caicedo of Ecuador.
To sum it up: Catriona Gray will win Miss Universe, Ahtisa Manalo will win Miss International and Karen Gallman will win Miss Intercontinental. Jehza Huelar, Eva Patalinjug and Michelle Gumabao will place runners up on their respective pageants. So, what do you think with our assessment? Do we share the same hunches? Care to share yours đŸ˜‰
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