QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The audience can’t contain its excitment as Steve Harvey, the pageant host announced the eight contestants who made it to the Top 9. It was a breath-taking moment when Steve finally called on the Philippine bet Maxine Medina to take the last spot!
And now, here are the gorgeous ladies who made it to Top 9 of the 2016 Miss Universe as they walk the world with their national costumes during the preliminary competition.
Top #1- Deshauna Barber, Miss USA
Top #2- Chalita Suansane, Miss Thailand
Top #3- Iris Mittenaere, Miss France
Top #4- Kristal Silva, Miss Mexico
Top #5- Mary Esther Were, Miss Kenya
Top #6- Andrea Tovar, Miss Colombia
Top #7- Siera Bearchell, Miss Canada
Top #8- Raquel Pelissier, Miss Haiti
Top #9- Maxine Medina, Miss Philippines
Photos are courtesy of Rappler
(written and researched by Jodi Bustos, edited by Jay Paul Carlos)