Myrna Esguerra moved one step closer to the Miss International 2025 crown after securing a spot in the Top 10 of the competition held in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday, Nov. 27.
From 20 finalists, the competition was narrowed down to ten delegates, with Esguerra being the last one to be called.
Joining Esguerra in the Top 10 are as follows:
Nan Inzai of Myanmar (People’s Choice Award)
Shenci Romaya of Sri Lanka
Rachel Murgel of Canada
Anita Maspons of Dominican Republic
Paola Guzmán Sanchez of Bolivia
Catalina Duque of Colombia
Yollanda Chimbarami of Zimbabwe
Verónica Iglesias of Nicaragua
Melliza Xaviera Yulian of Indonesia
The announcement came after the evening gown segment, where the delegates paraded elegance as they walked the runway to the tune of Kehlani’s ‘Folded.’ Esguerra donned a light champagne-colored pearl-encrusted gown by top Filipino designer Mak Tumang with voluminous blush pink petal shawl.
Tumang is known for making the iconic red lava gown of Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, as well as the navy blue and gold preliminary evening gown competition worn by Ahtisa Manalo at the recently staged Miss Universe 2025. The Miss International contestants also heated up the stage in their indigo one-piece swimwear with a deep V-plunge neckline during the swimsuit round.
Earlier in the evening, Esguerra stunned in her national costume: a white gown with pearl details complimented by intricate gloves and headdress.
Reigning queen Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy is set to crown her successor at the end of the night