Maria Mika Maxine Medina was crowned the Binibining Pilipinas-Miss Universe, succeeding Pia Wurtzbach. The 25-year-old beauty from Quezon City was hailed winner at the coronation night held at Smart-Araneta Coliseum, early Monday.
The 25-year-old beauty from Quezon City was hailed winner at the coronation night held at Smart-Araneta Coliseum, early Monday.
Medina, who bested 40 candidates to win the most coveted title, will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe competition this year.
The other contestants who made it to the top are:
2nd Runner-up: Jehza Mae Huelar (#37)
1st Runner-up: Angelica Alita (#38)
Bb. Pilipinas - Globe: Nichole Marie Manalo (#28)
Bb. Pilipinas Grand International: Nicole Cordoves (#11)
Bb. Pilipinas - Supranational: Joanna Deapera Eden (#13)
Bb. Pilipinas - Intercontinental: Jennifer Hammond (#26)
Bb. Pilipinas - International: Kylie Verzosa (#31)
Meanwhile as the crowning moment is happening at Smart Araneta Coliseum and as Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach delivers her final walk and message, Doctor Mike posts sweet message for Pia Wurtzbach: