Maxine Medina hit the spot 9 in the Miss Universe Competition

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

Deshauna Barber, Miss USA 2016

Top #2- Chalita Suansane, Miss Thailand

 

Top #3-  Iris Mittenaere, Miss France

Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016

Top #4- Kristal Silva, Miss Mexico

Kristal Silva, Miss Mexico 2016

Top #5- Mary Esther Were, Miss Kenya

Mary Esther Were, Miss Kenya 2016

Top #6- Andrea Tovar, Miss Colombia

Andrea Tovar, Miss Colombia 2016

Top #7- Siera Bearchell, Miss Canada

Siera Bearchell, Miss Canada 2016

Top #8-  Raquel Pelissier, Miss Haiti

Raquel Pelissier, Miss Haiti 2016

Top #9- Maxine Medina, Miss Philippines

Maxine Medina, Miss Philippines 2016

Photos are courtesy of Rappler

(written and researched by Jodi Bustos, edited by Jay Paul Carlos)