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Passing the crown: How reigning titleholders exuded magnificence of their last stroll
Because the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 culminates in a coronation on Friday evening, a queen’s farewell should first come to cross.
A queen’s farewell stroll and passing of the crown is the ultimate process of the reigning titleholder, which is without doubt one of the most awaited components of the Miss Universe Philippines tilt. In any case, it’s the final time pageant followers will witness the nation’s chosen queen.
This is the reason the reigning titleholder goes all out of their last robes, with some choosing an extravagant show of their regal stature. Others select to rewear their night robes throughout their Miss Universe stint to indicate how a lot they’ve grown.
As Chelsea Manalo takes that street for the following Miss Universe Philippines queen, let’s take a look-back on the last seems to be of the Miss Universe Philippines and Binibining Pilipinas Universe titleholders of their respective nationwide pageants.
Pia Wurtzbach (2015)
Pia Wurtzbach throughout her farewell stroll as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2015. Picture: Binibining Pilipinas
Veering away from the “fierce” picture she displayed in Miss Universe, Pia Wurtzbach had the presence of a regal ruler in her white tube robe adorned with intricate beadwork on the waist. She completed her look with seashore waves, silver drop earrings, and her Miss Universe 2015 crown.
Maxine Medina (2016)
Maxine Medina throughout her farewell stroll as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2016. Picture: Binibining Pilipinas
It was a rebirth of Maxine Medina’s Miss Universe 2016 preliminary robe of some kind, as Medina was queenly in a inexperienced Rhett Eala robe that flaunted her slim physique. The breathtaking robe featured a glittery bra-like prime and matching backside, and a sheer bodice resembling a cape.
Rachel Peters (2017)
Rachel Peters throughout her farewell stroll as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2017. Picture: Binibining Pilipinas
Recognized for her easy method of flaunting her curves, Rachel Peters confirmed off her determine in a black Val Taguba night robe. Whereas the robe appeared easy from afar, its intricate beadwork allowed her curvaceous physique to shine.
Catriona Grey (2018)
Catriona Grey throughout her farewell stroll as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2018. Picture: Binibining Pilipinas
Catriona Grey has been one to go all-out along with her night robes, and her farewell look as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2018 is not any exception. The Mak Tumang-helmed is putting with its magenta-like pink shade is impressed by the waling waling flower, which is dubbed because the “Queen of Philippine flowers.”
The robe additionally featured an asymmetrical sleeve on the precise shoulder and its bodice, and a thigh-high slit which provides a touch of sexiness to the look.
Gazini Ganados (2019)
Gazini Ganados throughout her farewell stroll as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2019. Picture: Miss Universe Philippines Group
As the primary queen to take her farewell stroll within the Miss Universe Philippines franchise, Gazini Ganados introduced within the drama in her Cary Santiago, which was completed “inside three days.” The sultry, tube robe options material flowers sewn on the bodice, in addition to a ruffled hem and a prepare.
Rabiya Mateo (2020)
Rabiya Mateo throughout her farewell stroll as Miss Universe Philippines 2020. Picture: Screengrab from YouTube/Empire Philippines
A 12 months after her coronation as Miss Universe Philippines, Rabiya Mateo let go of the candy picture throughout her pageant stint as a symbolic method of bidding farewell to her title. The Francis Libiran-helmed robe is someway impressed by Greek mythology, that includes gold trim adorning the cut-out particulars and turtleneck neckline, in addition to a veil-like cape sewn on the shoulders.
Beatrice Luigi Gomez (2021)
Beatrice Luigi Gomez throughout her farewell stroll as Miss Universe Philippines 2021. Picture: Screengrab from YouTube/Empire Philippines
Beatrice Luigi Gomez has all the time went for her modern strategy to model with a daring twist, as mirrored in her Francis Libiran-helmed farewell robe. The putting purple robe with intricate beadwork — which highlightsher statuesque physique and curves — is a departure from the standard impartial garb that reigning queens all the time wore, solidifying her presence as a standout titleholder.
Celeste Cortesi (2022)
Celeste Cortesi throughout her farewell stroll as Miss Universe Philippines 2022. Picture: Screengrab from YouTube/Empire Philippines
Cortesi opted for a traditional strategy to her farewell look with a gold silk robe product of silk. It additionally featured an asymmetrical prime with a protracted left sleeve and a cap sleeve on her proper shoulder.
Michelle Dee (2023)
Michelle Dee throughout her farewell stroll as Miss Universe Philippines 2023. Picture: Instagram/@michelledee
Michelle Dee stated rewearing her black Mark Bumgarner robe, which she wore throughout her Miss Universe 2023 stint, was a “no-brainer” choice for her, because it was meant to be a symbolic tribute to Apo Whang-Od. The robe is a recreation of conventional tattoos in robe type because it featured three designs: the hourglass or the rice mortar sample, the fern, and snakeskin.
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“Carrying it once more felt like I used to be additionally giving homage to each story, each drop of sweat, and each ounce of effort that every one of you probably did to create such a transformational power to the universe and I’ve to reiterate that my success that got here after is all of ours to share,” she stated of her choice.
