HIGHLIGHTS: Rachel Peters during the Miss Universe Coronation Night

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA - Many were left disappointed when our very own Rachel Peters wasn’t able to reach the top 5 of Miss Universe 2017. But as Steve Harvey described “the candidate with the most enthusiastic fans,” Rachel still put up a very good fight.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqypIKLGAc-jczLOIzbjuAX-9Q-O1L-s7Dvp7MN5DJ5jAVJxu4wJMa2c2KiUUB2oio0rJlFbROKnZyJHwq8qxJAVt91sgZqX0YI0jdk50qqGBfhKVJTHRreOzUJLwVEw9ovsCkaq90xQuS/s1600/rachel-top16-bypageantbuzzph.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Miss Philippines Rachel Peters with host Steve Harvey." border="0" class="img" data-original-height="487" data-original-width="599" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqypIKLGAc-jczLOIzbjuAX-9Q-O1L-s7Dvp7MN5DJ5jAVJxu4wJMa2c2KiUUB2oio0rJlFbROKnZyJHwq8qxJAVt91sgZqX0YI0jdk50qqGBfhKVJTHRreOzUJLwVEw9ovsCkaq90xQuS/s1600/rachel-top16-bypageantbuzzph.jpg" title="Miss Philippines Rachel Peters with host Steve Harvey." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Philippines Rachel Peters with host Steve Harvey. Photo Credit: Instagram/Pageant Buzz PH</td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b> <b>Here are some highlights of Rachel during the Miss Universe Coronation night:</b><br /><br /><b>1. <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/miss-philippines-rachel-peters-enters-miss-universe-top16.html" rel="nofollow">Top 16</a></b> - During the top 16, everyone held their breaths when the Philippines was not called as part of the 4 countries from Asia group. There was a loud cheer when finally we became part of the 4 wild cards. Steve Harvey interviewed Rachel who admitted that she felt so nervous. When asked what does it mean to her that she is being supported by very enthusiastic fans, Rachel answered that “it means the Universe to me. I can hear their screams all the way from here.”<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_xhmiPKfbooLVc0oxVvhFPP-yDNAqKs9s9AehX8aaR48EMT9qCnIuwHVZEXckb0F4ImHtwdLb-R52y48AIXmS0TuDt2WU7s7EToxuXdx4UgVWtw20nTuZjgtHefshs7U_PDha7Eu2XuD/s1600/rachel-peters-miss-u.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rachel Peters Top 16" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="551" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_xhmiPKfbooLVc0oxVvhFPP-yDNAqKs9s9AehX8aaR48EMT9qCnIuwHVZEXckb0F4ImHtwdLb-R52y48AIXmS0TuDt2WU7s7EToxuXdx4UgVWtw20nTuZjgtHefshs7U_PDha7Eu2XuD/s1600/rachel-peters-miss-u.jpg" title="Rachel Peters Top 16" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rachel says that it means the universe to her to be supported by Filipinos. Photo Courtesy: Instagram/Pageant Fanatic PH</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5X3D76uTuN8" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br /><b>2. Backstage interview with host Ashley Graham</b><br /><br />When the top 16 were being ushered off the stage, host Ashley was giving her spiel about the results. She was about to choose a candidate to interview, Rachel who last off the stage was chosen. She can also be seen shaking hands with some supporters. Rachel got candid and shared that she was so nervous when she wasn’t called as part of Asia group. She said, “I was wondering, oh my God, what is happening?” Earlier in the show, Ashley admitted that one of her favorites is Rachel.<br /><br /><b>3. Swimsuit competition and announcement of top 10</b><br /><br />Rachel was all smiles and looked very fresh while giving a playful turn during the swimsuit competition. Everyone was cheering when Philippines was called to continue on top 10.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6c9dWmym9CnFiAkamHK2DEzSUjOHuy2ilQ4d2mR5cRzYxnK6eY4nCABA9SqAifjlUMCeT8Udm1ROfIg6nNtmRgwpzA9u_mHdz_KmzYwOl7Kz2jjWfQ88-csFHIwUv8lJEe4JsPL1aGXE/s1600/rachel-swimsuit-bypageantbuzzph2.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rachel Peters Swimsuit competition" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6c9dWmym9CnFiAkamHK2DEzSUjOHuy2ilQ4d2mR5cRzYxnK6eY4nCABA9SqAifjlUMCeT8Udm1ROfIg6nNtmRgwpzA9u_mHdz_KmzYwOl7Kz2jjWfQ88-csFHIwUv8lJEe4JsPL1aGXE/s1600/rachel-swimsuit-bypageantbuzzph2.jpg" title="Rachel Peters Swimsuit competition" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rachel posing during the swimsuit competition. Photo Credit: Instagram/Pageant Buzz PH</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GBFsWLIG0jG8YTwYj-qSS3pRr31Gf4W7eH6eBBdpKVIRqz3ZKkDZP-8PXUAgZR0OzG9xSzW7Df_zbQg6QZfe5RRfvzmjpoGWkGWuU7Gkl8BzYwAyTuIgn-qW1MV_P65eWAtcLDr-jAeS/s1600/rachel-swimsuit-bypageantbuzzph.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rachel Peters Swimsuit competition" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GBFsWLIG0jG8YTwYj-qSS3pRr31Gf4W7eH6eBBdpKVIRqz3ZKkDZP-8PXUAgZR0OzG9xSzW7Df_zbQg6QZfe5RRfvzmjpoGWkGWuU7Gkl8BzYwAyTuIgn-qW1MV_P65eWAtcLDr-jAeS/s1600/rachel-swimsuit-bypageantbuzzph.jpg" title="Rachel Peters Swimsuit competition" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Philippines joins the top 10. Photo Credit: Instagram/Pageant Buzz PH</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 28.194444444444443% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb-vsz-g9_e/" rel="nofollow" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Philippines @rachelpetersx and Venezuela @keysisay during the swimsuit round #missuniverse2017 #missuniverso #missuniverse #rachelpeters #missvenezuela</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by Iris Mittenaere |Miss Universe (@pageantbuzzph) on <time datetime="2017-11-27T01:34:47+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Nov 26, 2017 at 5:34pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br /><b>4. Evening Gown</b><br /><br />Enthusiasts say that this is Rachel’s shining moment. Dressed in a silver long gown with intricate details and sparkly beadwork, Rachel looked stunning. The gown was made by Val Taguba who was also responsible for her previous long gown worn during the preliminaries.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXzH7wglOaqxG_qp83g0cUrNHAgtrM4fQZ4Gr64v_4wo9Sx0RVdeU-DZwZEtuvdk8-7bAtWqG5lvzpZQsfQlHD4xJwwiVglYDrBgjdg8oX2khT0ZC3u4Ftm4pfSYS9eu1DSSf8w059ikI/s1600/rachel-peters-long-gown.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rachel Peters long gown" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="615" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXzH7wglOaqxG_qp83g0cUrNHAgtrM4fQZ4Gr64v_4wo9Sx0RVdeU-DZwZEtuvdk8-7bAtWqG5lvzpZQsfQlHD4xJwwiVglYDrBgjdg8oX2khT0ZC3u4Ftm4pfSYS9eu1DSSf8w059ikI/s1600/rachel-peters-long-gown.JPG" title="Rachel Peters long gown" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Instagram/Pageant Buzz PH</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 27.500000000000004% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb-9jC9ghVX/" rel="nofollow" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters wearing her evening gown 🇵🇭 Philippines ❤ Thank You for all @rachelpetersx 🇵🇭🇵🇭 #MissUniverse #Philippines #confidentlybeautiful #rachelpeters #swimsuit #crown #labanpilipinas #philippinepride #eveninggown #piawurtzbach #lasvegas</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by Aikah • Kylie (@ayckah) on <time datetime="2017-11-27T03:35:27+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Nov 26, 2017 at 7:35pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />Rachel Peters failed to reach the top 5 but social media is overflowing with love and support for her. Congratulations to Miss Universe 2017, <b><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/miss-south-africa-demi-leigh-nel-peters-miss-universe-2017.html" rel="nofollow">Demi Leigh Nel Peters from South Africa</a></b>!<br /><br />You still make us proud, Rachel!<br /><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

HIGHLIGHTS: Rachel Peters during the Miss Universe Coronation Night

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IN PHOTOS: Rachel Peters road to Miss Universe 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA - Philippine bet Rachel Peters had one of the loudest cheers during the the Miss Universe 2017 preliminary competition. The 26-year-old beauty debuted her “Infinity walk” that led the crowd into wild cheers.<br /><br />Held at the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Peters sashayed in a beautiful and intricate Val Taguba gown for the evening gown competition.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2pMMpb3AXx52eBaXF9gxgckn3UXbQi-_Lf27pDcdMxsdvUH6rwx3bIQclhxrfqqJEHhkd7IYD-0hwXRnvguf1y5QCc9puWnBwKndlNcXASubsU-io5QmsiNaiA9e_Yk3w5udLODHmpYV/s1600/rachel-peters-miss-universe-2017-evening-gown.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rachel Peters wore a stunning gold gown by Val Taguba" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="493" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2pMMpb3AXx52eBaXF9gxgckn3UXbQi-_Lf27pDcdMxsdvUH6rwx3bIQclhxrfqqJEHhkd7IYD-0hwXRnvguf1y5QCc9puWnBwKndlNcXASubsU-io5QmsiNaiA9e_Yk3w5udLODHmpYV/s1600/rachel-peters-miss-universe-2017-evening-gown.JPG" title="Rachel Peters wore a stunning gold gown by Val Taguba" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rachel Peters wore a stunning gold gown by Val Taguba. Photo Credit: Instagram/pageantfanaticph</td></tr></tbody></table><br />She also slayed the swimwear competition by donning a classic black two-piece wear by online store Yamamay.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv374KzeWcjCGijIk3AUnQWhV6948QlyL6ykKCsRFxjI3BcZZ0dnpymGPkBDCbWJnhI05L3u8GVKFnBi9_kXGvcGUbkiVdqRhn7MuS5mR1ChSzxFRwjNSX3ln-Qo6A6Nmv71JoSNWZLFb1/s1600/rachel-peters-miss-universe-2017-swimsuit.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rachel Peters Wearing a classic black swimwear by Yamamay" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="739" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv374KzeWcjCGijIk3AUnQWhV6948QlyL6ykKCsRFxjI3BcZZ0dnpymGPkBDCbWJnhI05L3u8GVKFnBi9_kXGvcGUbkiVdqRhn7MuS5mR1ChSzxFRwjNSX3ln-Qo6A6Nmv71JoSNWZLFb1/s1600/rachel-peters-miss-universe-2017-swimsuit.JPG" title="Rachel Peters Wearing a classic black swimwear by Yamamay" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peters wearing a classic black swimwear by Yamamay. Photo Credit: Instagram/pageantfanaticph</td></tr></tbody></table><br />For the national costume competition, Peters wowed the crowd as she wore a gold sarimanok-inspired costume by designer Val Taguba. She paired it with a fierce gold gladiator heels by Jojo Bragais.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbj5Y9ZIKoLRNT34iq524kgScZfcvluAV5bvRe53GdZp4qpqeDFnBWhk5-FezGpyugHte_7uKD2IekkCXvu783-2huR5zZTCMZ2aVKZ-aIV-ZELDebGTdZmaix05c36bwkYenel2jUihH6/s1600/rachel-peters-miss-universe-2017-national-costume.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The intricate details of Peters’ national costume" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="493" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbj5Y9ZIKoLRNT34iq524kgScZfcvluAV5bvRe53GdZp4qpqeDFnBWhk5-FezGpyugHte_7uKD2IekkCXvu783-2huR5zZTCMZ2aVKZ-aIV-ZELDebGTdZmaix05c36bwkYenel2jUihH6/s1600/rachel-peters-miss-universe-2017-national-costume.JPG" title="The intricate details of Peters’ national costume" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The intricate details of Peters’ national costume. Photo Credit: Instagram/Rachel Peters</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWHjkwx_UVZzk0RTkZ-Aizozc99l1m3gWzOLGbQITBmbNaR8hBGXxSMP-fIBMNMX0XCXE2ZpIoKsqqA5G6uhRTqUhJKqxzK0xT-dDY2Lq4jitOuBc_9G0XGbLLsURlOuoGAcwxC6NZLzJ/s1600/rachel-peters-miss-universe-2017-national-costume-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Miss Universe Rachel Peters Fierce sarimanok goddess" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="529" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWHjkwx_UVZzk0RTkZ-Aizozc99l1m3gWzOLGbQITBmbNaR8hBGXxSMP-fIBMNMX0XCXE2ZpIoKsqqA5G6uhRTqUhJKqxzK0xT-dDY2Lq4jitOuBc_9G0XGbLLsURlOuoGAcwxC6NZLzJ/s1600/rachel-peters-miss-universe-2017-national-costume-2.JPG" title="Miss Universe Rachel Peters Fierce sarimanok goddess" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fierce sarimanok goddess. Photo Credit: Instagram/Rachel Peters</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Peters really made her presence felt during the competition, she trended on Twitter worldwide.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BbvwYE0BoqB/" rel="nofollow" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Miss Universe Philippines, @rachelpetersx during the evening gown preliminary competition. She's wearing a gold Val Taguba gown ✨❤🇵🇭 📹 by @vegasscenemagazine #rachelpeters #petersfan #missuniverse #missuniverso #missuniverse2017 #missuniverso2017 #lasvegas #planethollywood #missphilippines #philippines #missfilipinas #filipinas #teamphilippines #gophilippines #labanpilipinas #pinay #filipina #shinepinay #confidentlybeautiful #beautyandbrains #beautypageant #beautyqueen #roadtomissuniverse #roadtomissuniverse2017</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by Pageant Fanatic 🇵🇭 (@pageantfanaticph) on <time datetime="2017-11-21T05:51:56+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Nov 20, 2017 at 9:51pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />The judges also had a close-door interview with all the contestants. The preliminaries will determine who will be top 15 ladies included in the semifinals. <br /><br /><b>Miss Universe Introduction</b><br /><br />For her Miss Universe introduction, Peters talked about two things she loved the most— the Philippines and surfing.<br /><br />The video uploaded on the official Miss Universe Facebook, Peters shared that she’s very lucky because “the whole Philippines is behind me.” She adds that she gets her motivation from all the Filipinos who support her, it makes her “want to get up and do good for them.”<br /><br />Peters who hails from the Camarines Sur, also described surfing as “addictive” and “amazing.”<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="360" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMissUniverse%2Fvideos%2F475846519475450%2F&show_text=0&width=560" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Peters’ introduction video has the most views and likes with a 865,000 views and 55,000 likes.<br /><br /><b>Crowd Favorite</b><br /><br />Peters is truly correct in saying that the entire Philippines is behind her. To date, she leads in ALL the categories for online poll. Here’s our votes so far,<br /><br />Miss Universe 2017- Rank 1 (38%)<br />Best in National Costume - Rank 1 (40%)<br />Best in Evening Gown - Rank 1 (41%)<br />Best in Swimsuit - Rank 1 (43%)<br />Miss Photogenic - Rank 1 (42%)<br />Miss Congeniality - Rank 1 (42%)<br /><br /><b>Vote for Rachel!</b><br /><br />We have a few more days until online voting comes to end. Let’s win the crown and help Rachel earn a spot in the semifinals.<br /><br />To vote, visit <b><a href="http://missuniverse.com/voting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">missuniverse.com/voting</a></b> or tweet with the hashtags #Philippines and #MissUniverse. Voting ends on November 25 (US time). <br /><br />The preliminaries will be telecast on Sunday, November 26 ( Manila time) while the coronation night is on Monday, November 27 (Manila time).<br /><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

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PH bet Winwyn Marquez crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Teresita Ssen "Winwyn" Marquez won the title of Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 held in Sta. Cruz, Bolivia on Saturday (Sunday morning in Manila time.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRstx28hUDQ1zhG8PWCL1zB0Pso-P0cBCyILyidG5QYdekPoWKSZxV4XfqIViYdwmw0EwpC0EeksP4nk-zLgxyU3YZ3ZLmmKR_MX4LiYt-_v_nHZAiyZtOozxp8sPQyJQihYE7wvU-YVd_/s1600/winwyn-marquez-Reina+Hispanoamericana+2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Winwyn Marquez crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="1125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRstx28hUDQ1zhG8PWCL1zB0Pso-P0cBCyILyidG5QYdekPoWKSZxV4XfqIViYdwmw0EwpC0EeksP4nk-zLgxyU3YZ3ZLmmKR_MX4LiYt-_v_nHZAiyZtOozxp8sPQyJQihYE7wvU-YVd_/s1600/winwyn-marquez-Reina+Hispanoamericana+2017.jpg" title="Winwyn Marquez crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2017" /></a></div><br />Marquez, the first Filipina to compete and win in the Reina Hispanoamericana (Hispanic American Queen), an annual beauty pageant celebrating Hispanic heritage, language and culture, bested 26 other contestants in the competition.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/miss-philippines-karen-ibasco-wins-miss-earth-2017.html" rel="nofollow">Miss Philippines Karen Ibasco wins Miss Earth 2017</a><br /><br />Winwyn was crowned by Reina Hispanoamericana 2016 Maria Camila Soleibe of Colombia.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="476" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FReinaHispanoamericana%2Fvideos%2F10155692324471181%2F&show_text=0&width=267" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="267"></iframe></center><br />The Pinay beauty who was last to get asked a question in the Q&A portion gave a well-thought-out answer enough to impressed the judges.<br /><br />She was asked: "How would you promote Hispanic Americana culture with language barriers?"<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Here's Winwyn's answer:<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Language can be learned, but the will and determination to contribute something to the organization cannot.<br /><br />It has to come from the heart and it has to be natural.<br /><br />I believe that kindness is a universal language. If you treat people with tolerance, patience, and love, you will understand each other.<br />Hispanic culture is not about language only.<br /><br />It's about love for God, love for country, love for history and culture, and love for family.<br /><br />As a Filipina with a unique heritage, I have instilled that.<br /><br />I am ready to promote the Hispanic culture, not just in Asia, but in the whole world.<br /><br />It is time to celebrate the Hispanic culture. It is meant to be celebrated.</i></blockquote><br />Marquez is the daughter of actors Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno, and the niece of former Miss International Melanie Marquez.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

PH bet Winwyn Marquez crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2017

MANILA, Philippines - Teresita Ssen "Winwyn" Marquez won the title of Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 held in Sta. Cruz, Bolivia on S...

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After an announcement fiasco, Miss Philippines takes home Miss Universe crown

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- Following a “horrible” mistake committed by host Steve Harvey, Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach was crowned Miss Universe 2015 on Monday, December 21 (Manila time) at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOeW4c7KnRBUgfy1bksTO1StSk1sR5dDgCDdP-ISod1NUh9MCUM-eY5w2nsvA3RUTu5q08ubsX6xx8SnH5rY0WCG0twuCdiZAv24UANgR-SlLt4vgnHEiLfl2Uc7doKEJLBjpWrFjMju7/s1600/Pia-Miss-Universe-2015-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Miss Philippines takes home Miss Universe crown" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOeW4c7KnRBUgfy1bksTO1StSk1sR5dDgCDdP-ISod1NUh9MCUM-eY5w2nsvA3RUTu5q08ubsX6xx8SnH5rY0WCG0twuCdiZAv24UANgR-SlLt4vgnHEiLfl2Uc7doKEJLBjpWrFjMju7/s640/Pia-Miss-Universe-2015-1.jpg" title="Miss Philippines takes home Miss Universe crown" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach wins Miss Universe 2015. Photo Credit: Miss Universe</td></tr></tbody></table><br />A moment of awkwardness enveloped the pageant venue as Harvey mistakenly named Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutiérrez as the winner of the prestigious beauty contest and Wurtzbach as the first runner-up. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz6vG1TmBfN2htx2WicEw_lYBKctIeQ3kryZodGyJUW-XLj2x2CSFTDQ31k5usNdU2OG1GMBy0OVwT1b5CjNuHk_sxPnH7Mk2Lp0s7A3rlUxM4GV18GQWV2Oq6DVHNY5GwR82v1m5t05tK/s1600/Pia-Miss-Universe-2015-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Miss Philippines takes home Miss Universe crown" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz6vG1TmBfN2htx2WicEw_lYBKctIeQ3kryZodGyJUW-XLj2x2CSFTDQ31k5usNdU2OG1GMBy0OVwT1b5CjNuHk_sxPnH7Mk2Lp0s7A3rlUxM4GV18GQWV2Oq6DVHNY5GwR82v1m5t05tK/s640/Pia-Miss-Universe-2015-2.jpg" title="Miss Philippines takes home Miss Universe crown" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Harvey, an American comedian and an Emmy award-winning TV personality quickly apologized for his mistake. The organizers of the pageant even showed the result card from Ernst and Young to the audience.<br /><br /><b>Watch the video.</b><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-video" data-allowfullscreen="1" data-href="/missosology.info/videos/vb.138158146200458/1225490347467227/?type=3"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/missosology.info/videos/1225490347467227/"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/missosology.info/videos/1225490347467227/" rel="nofollow">Miss Universe 2015 Crowning Moment of Miss Philippines, Pia Wu...</a><br />Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach is the new Miss Universe. A moment of awkwardness enveloped the arena as the crown was already put in the head of Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutiérrez. But the card shows it's Miss Philippines who won. View more videos @ www.missosology.info<br />Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/missosology.info/" rel="nofollow">Missosology</a> on Sunday, December 20, 2015</blockquote></div></div></center><br />Hailing from Cagayan de Oro, Wurtzbach is the third Filipina to take home the Miss Universe title. <b><i>-Mini/TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

After an announcement fiasco, Miss Philippines takes home Miss Universe crown

MANILA, Philippines- Following a “horrible” mistake committed by host Steve Harvey, Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach was crowned Miss Universe...

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