Now, may I present to you my Final Fifteen for Binibining Pilipinas 2017. Here is QWERTY1234's FINAL PICKS!
Semi-Finalists:
15th - Binibini 6- MJ Nama
Personally, I am biased to Miss UE Winners because I am a graduate of UE. But during the beginning of the pageant, I am not sure whether MJ can really shine in Bb. Pilipinas or she's just for school pageants. Surprisingly, after watching the Primer last Sunday, I felt like she could make it as a semi-finalist.
14th - Binibini 7 - Jen Malpaya
When she joined last year, I dont see her making it as a semi-finalist. But this year, this former Miss UE (yes being biased again), came prepared and ready to fight for her spot in the Top 15. Maybe her new camp really helped her developed.
13th - Binibini 26 - Ruffa Nava
She's facially beautiful and maybe that is the only reason why I put her on my Top 15. I am kinda worried on her communication skills.
12th - Binibini 22 - Chanel Olive Thomas
A former Miss Earth runner-up, I believe Chanel will deliver well in this pageant. Her past experience will help her achieve a high place in this year's pageant.
11th - Binibini 18 - Nelda Ibe
I am going to be really honest on this one. I personally believe that she is more prepared during her stint in Miss World Philippines. She was a standout during her Miss World Philippines stint. This year she started really weak but she is growing on me. If she will make it as a semi-finalist, she will really do well in the Question and Answer round.
10th - Binibini 39 - Elizabeth Clenci
She's more prepared this time compared to her first try. She has one of the prettiest faces in this year's pageant.
9th - Binibini 24 - Dindi Pajares
She's one of my early favorites. I was rooting for her to win one of the crowns in the beginning. But I felt she's starting to fade. Some girls are really stepping up their game but Dindi just played it safe.
RUNNERS-UP
2nd Runner-Up: Binibini 32 - Charmaine Elima
Maine is one of the frontrunners in this pageant. Many pageant fans are rooting for her to grab one of the crowns. I, myself, is a believer of Maine. But for me now, this is not yet Maine's time. A runner-up finish will do for now.
1st Runner-Up: Binibini 13 - Sirene Sutton
Forgive me for just placing her as a Runner-Up. Sirene is doing really well in this pageant. But I felt she's better as a model and not a beauty queen.
THE WINNERS:
Binibining Pilipinas - Globe: Binibini 10 - Jehza Huelar
Jehza, for me, is the Nicole Manalo of this year's batch. Many are rooting for her to take of the the top crowns. I personally believe that Jehza Huelar can be our 2nd Miss Globe winner.
Binibining Pilipinas - Intercontinental: Binibini 12 - Angelique Celine De Leon
Third-timer Angelique came prepared this year. Her new camp helped her a lot. I placed Angee as my Miss Intercontinental representative because based on my observation in Miss Intercontinental, they are looking for someone who is very versatile. Someone who can be fierce and sweet but with a substance. Angee has that attitude of a Miss Intercontinental.
Binibining Pilipinas- Supranational : Binibini 19 - Rachel Peters
Rachel should have been my Binibining Pilipinas-International but if we will notice in Miss International, the representative from the reigning queen went unplaced the next year, so I felt that Rachel should not be place for International because I dont want her to be wasted on that pageant. I placed her as my Miss Supranational because she's a model with a substance. Her long legs plus her beauty will be a hit among Europeans.
Binibining Pilipinas- Grand International : Binibini 2: Arienne Calingo
Send someone who can speak Thai in Miss Gwand International and definitely she'll get the attention of the Thailand-based pageant. Arienne is fluent on that language and it will be a total advantage for her if she will be sent to this pageant.
Binibining Pilipinas-International: Binibini 31- Katarina Rodriguez
I was really not sure about her at the beginning, I like her but I have hesitations but after watching the Primer, she really is shining so bright. She can really represent our country in any pageant. Her attitude is so like Kylie for me. An attitude that is brave and ready to fight.
MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES: Binibini 15 - Mariel de Leon
Yes, she might not be physically the best among the candidates. She might be fat for some,but for me she can change that. She can hit the gym anytime. If Siera Bearchell can make it in Miss Universe 2016, Mariel can do the same. For me, Mariel is the Face of Binibining Pilipinas and no one can deny that. Mariel is a fighter and I felt that she can make her detactors as her new believers when the time of the Miss Universe will come.