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Miss Universe Colombia: 'I love the Philippines!'
Miss Universe Colombia: 'I love the Philippines!'
ABS-CBN News
Published Jan 15, 2017 01:45 AM PHT

It appears Miss Universe Colombia Andrea Tovar does not have any ill feelings toward the Philippines, despite the infamous gaffe that marred last year's edition of the Miss Universe competition.
It appears Miss Universe Colombia Andrea Tovar does not have any ill feelings toward the Philippines, despite the infamous gaffe that marred last year's edition of the Miss Universe competition.
If one could recall, Ariadna Gutierrez, Colombia's candidate last year, was erroneously declared as the winner. Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015, was eventually handed the crown, sparking outrage from some Colombians.
If one could recall, Ariadna Gutierrez, Colombia's candidate last year, was erroneously declared as the winner. Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015, was eventually handed the crown, sparking outrage from some Colombians.
Since then, everything's become water under the bridge. American TV personality Steve Harvey, who host again this year, has already begged both candidates for forgiveness.
Since then, everything's become water under the bridge. American TV personality Steve Harvey, who host again this year, has already begged both candidates for forgiveness.
And Tovar seems to agree that the past should remain in the past. "I love the Philippines," he told reporters shortly after arriving at the Manila airport. "It's a big opportunity to be here in this amazing country. I am so excited for the pageant! And I want to know your culture, including your food."
And Tovar seems to agree that the past should remain in the past. "I love the Philippines," he told reporters shortly after arriving at the Manila airport. "It's a big opportunity to be here in this amazing country. I am so excited for the pageant! And I want to know your culture, including your food."
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Tovar is one of the candidates who arrived Saturday. The others were Miss Universe Dominican Republic Sal Garcia and Miss Universe Nigeria Unoaku Anyadike.
Tovar is one of the candidates who arrived Saturday. The others were Miss Universe Dominican Republic Sal Garcia and Miss Universe Nigeria Unoaku Anyadike.
Miss Universe Colombia is one of the favorites to take home the crown, alongside Miss Universe Venezuela Mariam Habach, Miss Universe Brazil Raissa Santana, and the Philippines' very own Maxine Medina, according to pageant website Missosology.
Miss Universe Colombia is one of the favorites to take home the crown, alongside Miss Universe Venezuela Mariam Habach, Miss Universe Brazil Raissa Santana, and the Philippines' very own Maxine Medina, according to pageant website Missosology.
The 65th Miss Universe competition has already begun, with some candidates participating in pre-pageant activities in Boracay. The coronation night is scheduled to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 30.
The 65th Miss Universe competition has already begun, with some candidates participating in pre-pageant activities in Boracay. The coronation night is scheduled to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 30.
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