Who Will Be Miss Global 2016?

Miss Global 2016 officially kicked off last September 14 with the Press Presentation held at the Crowne Plaza Galeria. Getting the nod of the media as Darling of the Press was host delegate Miss Philippines Camille CJ Hirro with Caitlynn Henry of Australia and Linnea Johansson of Sweden as 1^st and 2^nd Runners Up respectively. 

DARLING OF THE PRESS3rd SWEDEN 1st PHILIPPINES 2nd AUSTRALIA

The girls who impresses and wows the discriminating media during the press presentation usually take the lead from the get- go and all the way to the coronation night. Of course, a lot of factors can come into play as some of the hot favorites may fall by the wayside and some of the dark horses might gain momentum leading to the grand coronation night.

In the ongoing Miss Global 2016 Pageant currently hosted by the Philippines for the second straight year, the favorites of the press are leading the pack in the various pre- pageant activities.

If the results of two of the three important preliminary events are used to predict who will take it all on the grand coronation night, looks like we have three girls who are locked in for the big win!

NATIONAL COSTUME COMPETITION

 BEST IN NATIONAL COSTUME

3rd  ECUADOR 1st PHILIPPINES 2nd AUSTRALIA

photo credits: FAB Manila

Miss Philippines Camille Jensen Hirro, Miss Ecuador Angela Maritza Bonilla Zapata and Miss Australia Caitlynn Henry have already established themselves as the frontrunners for the crown currently held by Jessica Peart of Australia.

During the National Costume Competition held at the Heritage Hotel last Sept 16 , Miss Philippines emerged first in her eagle- inspired costume created by designer Edwin Uy. In second place was Miss Australia and third place went to Miss Ecuador.

SWIMSUIT COMPETITION

 SWIMSUIT COMPETITION

2nd  PHILIPPINES 1st ECUADOR 3rd  AUSTRALIA

 photo credits: Ric Obedencio

Just two nights ago, the same three girls also bagged the top three places in the Swimsuit Competition held at the Henann Resort in Panglao, Bohol. Miss Ecuador outshone the field of 38 girls while Philippines and Australia placed second and third respectively.

Tomorrow night, a grand fashion show and the Evening Gown Competition sponsored by he Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines will conclude the preliminary events.

Who will be the epitome of class and elegance and be declared Best in Evening Gown? Will the same three girls get the top three spots? Or will another delegate spring a pleasant surprise?

What Happened During the Miss Global 2016 Swimsuit Competition

Miss Global 2016 concluded its swimsuit competition at the grand ballroom of a resort in Panglao, Bohol

 L-R: Philippines, Ecuador, Australia

Photo credits: Ric Obedencio

Angela Bonilla of Ecuador was selected Best in Swimsuit. Miss Philippines Camille Hirro came in second and Miss Australia Caitlynn Henry placed third.

The swimsuit competition opened with a production number featuring all the ladies in their cocktail dresses. The girls then individually strode on the catwalk and introduced themselves to the audience. Getting the loudest applause was the host delegate from the Philippines followed by the girls from Kenya, Sweden, Australia, USA and Namibia.

 Opening Number

Event host Andrew Wolff acknowledged the V.I.P.’s in the audience including Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto and Panglao Mayor Nila Montero.  The 2012 Mister World 1^st RU then introduced the ten- member panel of judges that included Bohol First Lady Pureza Chatto.

The girls who were all in identical two- piece swimsuits came out in alphabetical order and were divided in groups of eight and seven. 

From the first batch, the standouts were Australia, Bulgaria & Chile. 

From group two, China, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic & Ecuador were the standouts. 

From group three, Holland, Kenya and Madagascar were the standouts. 

Group four standouts were Norway, Philippines and Russia. 

The girls from Sweden and Thailand were the standouts from group five.

Most applauded during the swimsuit segment were the girls from Kenya, Philippines, Madagascar, Namibia, Sweden and USA.

The ladies from the Philippines, Czech Republic, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Thailand had the best catwalk & overall presentation. In contrast, there were two girls who were so over- the- top much to the amusement of the crowd.

The scenestealers were Namibia and Madagascar and the girl from Tunisia was the most beautiful facially.

The judges gave scores ranging from 1 to 10 points based on beauty of face & figure, well- proportioned figure and overall impression.

Based on the criteria for the swimsuit competition, I predicted that the top three winners would be from the Philippines, Australia, Ecuador, Czech Republic & Russia.  Aside from their buffed and proportionate figures, they also happened to have globally- appealing facial beauty.  Not far behind were Russia, Thailand and Dominican Republic.

The prettiest faces

 BEST CATWALK: Dominican Republic & Czech Republic

Just before the announcement of results, Andrew Wolff went to the audience and asked some of the guests for their favorites. Aside from the Philippines, Sweden and Tunisia were also mentioned as crowd favorites. 

with Miss Bohol 2016 Glyssa Perez


 

 Glyssa Perez with her Kuya Gabe

Reigning Miss Bohol 2016 Glyssa Perez was asked for her choices and she politely declined for the girls were already gathered onstage. That was a shining moment for the Boholana queen. She explained to me later after the event that she was sensitive to how the girls would feel especially for those who wouldn’t be mentioned.

Proclaimed as Best in Swimsuit was Ecuador’s Angela Bonilla. In second and third places were Camille Hirro of the Philippines and Australia’s Caitlynn Henry.

After the obligatory poses, handshakes, beso beso and the hellos. It was time to go.

But before we made our exit, a thought came to my mind. After seeing all the 38 ladies from all corners of the globe gather onstage, I realized that indeed there is beauty in diversity. That beauty comes in all shapes, sizes and colors.   

Highlights of the swimsuit competition and the girls' visit to Bohol will be shown during the Miss Global 2016 Grand Coronation Night

Photo Credits: Ric Obedencio

Miss Ecuador is Miss Global 2016 Best in Swimsuit

Miss Global 2016 concluded its swimsuit competition at the grand ballroom of Henann Resort in Panglao, Bohol

 L-R: Philippines, Ecuador, Australia

Angela Bonilla of Ecuador was selected Best in Swimsuit. Miss Philippines Camille Hirro came in second and Miss Australia Caitlynn Henry placed third.

  Angela outsizzled the other girls
Photo Credits: Ric Obedencio

Highlights of the swimsuit competition and the girls' visit to Bohol will be shown during the Miss Global 2016 Grand Coronation Night, September 24,PICC, Manila

Thirty- eight girls from all parts of the globe are competing for the title of Miss Global 2016.