Myrna Esguerra is one step away from winning glory after she advanced to the Top 5 of the Miss International 2025 pageant held in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday evening, Nov. 27.
Esguerra was the first to be called this time, still wearing Mak Tumang’s light champaign- and blush pink-colored number. Joining Esguerra in the Top 5 are Yollanda Chimbarami of Zimbabwe, Melliza Xaviera Yulian of Indonesia, Paola Guzmán Sanchez of Bolivia, and Catalina Duque of Colombia.
Before the announcement, the delegates exuded elegance in their evening gowns as well as striking confidence during the swimsuit round.
Several special awards were also presented prior to the announcement of the Top 5. Kenya was named Miss Sustainable Beauty, while Japan received Miss Friendship. Best in Talent went to the Cook Islands, and Czech Republic was awarded Miss Elegance.
Russia took home the Miss Photogenic, while the Dominican Republic won Miss Fitness. Bangladesh received the award for Best in Evening Gown.
The Continental Queens were also announced: the United Kingdom was named Miss International Europe; Zimbabwe, Miss International Africa; Turks and Caicos Islands, Miss International America; and Macau, Miss International Asia Pacific.
By the end of the night, reigning titleholder Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy is set to pass the crown.