GMA Network unveils Miss World 2014 Philippines official candidates

Thursday, September 18, 2014 | 1:01am | GMANetwork.com

The journey has officially begun for twenty-six aspiring beauty queens as GMA Network reveals the official candidates who will vie for the Miss World 2013 Philippines crown.

Celebrating women from all walks of life, Miss World 2014 Philippines screening judges, led by National Director Cory Quirino, handpicked hopefuls who have something special to offer, moving beyond good looks and pleasing personalities.

The Miss World 2014 Philippines official candidates are Lorraine Kendrickson, Cyra Guilalas, Alexa Kirby, Priscilla Kimberley dela Cruz, Gazini Christiana Ganados, Kristine Angeli Estoque, Rachel Louise Peters, Rachelle Emmylou Carandang, Ranjelah Marie Oval, Grace Ann Bautista, Moriel Olea, Christine Balaguer, Kimberly Anne Sarreal, Nicole Donesa, Therese Regli, Ina Dominica Guerrero, Kimberly Pajares, Ruffa Nava, Valerie Weigmann, Nelda Ibe, Jean Marie Feliciano, Abegail Galisim, Frances Ruth Constantino, Carina Jennah Aguilar, Eliza Johanna Cruz, and Jahziel Pernia.

The aspiring beauty queens went through a rigorous screening process. The ladies had to walk down the runway in their long gowns and swimsuits, and prove that they could speak their minds in the question and answer portion.

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"Every batch is refreshing and exciting because all of them are just unique. They have different personalities, different outlooks, but all of them have one goal and that is to win the crown of Miss World 2014 Philippines, and eventually to be Miss World," Quirino said.

Last year, the Philippines reached a significant milestone when Miss Megan Young became the first Filipina to be crowned Miss World.

Driven by its advocacy, "Beauty with a Purpose," Miss World Philippines believes that there is beauty in giving. As a shining example of the heart and soul of Filipino womanhood, the winner along with her court will put beauty to good use by caring for the marginalized women and children of the Philippines through various charities.

The Miss World 2014 Philippines Pageant will be held on October 12 at the Mall of Asia Arena and viewed nationwide in GMA Network's Sunday Night Box Office. Viewers all over the world may catch it through GMA Pinoy TV.

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