Manila, a city known for its beautiful Filipinas through the years, was abuzz last June 10 as the Miss Manila 2024 beauty pageant unveiled its 24 official candidates in a glamorous presentation at the Swiss Belhotel Blulane in Binondo.
Miss Manila 2023 Gabrielle Lantzer hosted the event.
The candidates vying for the coveted crown are:
- Trina Martinez (Abad Santos)
- Victoria Isabella Bobier (Arlegui)
- Mikaela Rachell Orense (Arroceros)
- Lienel Navidad (Dagupan)
- Dindi Dianne Gibaga (Don Bosco)
- Jubilee Therese Acosta (España)
- Jeriza Uy (Gagalangin)
- Shefally Daime Valencia (Gastambide)
- Mary Angela Lim (Labores)
- Sandra Moustafa (Legarda)
- Sunshine Gabuat (Malate)
- Leean Jame Santos (Manuguit)
- Trisha Rosales (Morayta)
- Imee Soyangco (New Panaderos)
- Sofia Nina Cornejo (Otis)
- Charyzah Esparrago (Old Sta. Mesa)
- Jasmine Paguio (Paco)
- Estephanie Ladignon (Pandacan)
- Ednalyn Gunio (Quiapo)
- Christine Banzon (Sampaloc)
- Amanda-Kay Rhodes (San Andres)
- Xena Ramos (Sta. Ana)
- Aliya Rohilla (Sta. Cruz)
- Daniella Mazen Moustafa (Tayuman)
During the presentation, the candidates paraded in their swimsuits and casual wear. They also engaged in a question-and-answer portion with members of the pageant media.
The pageant press voted for the Darling of the Press special award, which was won by Charyzah Esparrago of Old Sta. Mesa.
The grand coronation night of Miss Manila 2024 will be held at the Metropolitan Theater on June 22.
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Kapuso Star Gabbi Garcia, and Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel will host the event.
The Grand Coronation Night will air on GMA 7 on June 23 at 2 p.m., after All-Out Sundays.
Miss Manila is the city’s search for a beacon of empowerment and leadership. The chosen Manileña should spark meaningful conversations and make worthwhile contributions to the lives of her fellow Manileños – making her a woman of worth who believes in empowered women.
Miss Manila is a project of the City of Manila, The Department of Tourism, Culture, and Arts of Manila, in cooperation with KreativDen Entertainment.