Philippines’ Sharifa Akeel crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 | ABS-CBN
ADVERTISEMENT

Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!
Philippines’ Sharifa Akeel crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2018
Philippines’ Sharifa Akeel crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2018
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 05, 2018 12:42 AM PHT
|
Updated Oct 05, 2018 03:48 AM PHT

MANILA — The Philippines’ Sharifa Akeel was crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 early Friday, making her the fifth Filipino to win the 50-year-old international pageant.
MANILA — The Philippines’ Sharifa Akeel was crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 early Friday, making her the fifth Filipino to win the 50-year-old international pageant.
The Sultan Kudarat beauty bested 49 other candidates at the conclusion of the four-hour finals night held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay Thursday.
The Sultan Kudarat beauty bested 49 other candidates at the conclusion of the four-hour finals night held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay Thursday.
Akeel succeeds Francielly Ouriques of Brazil.
Akeel succeeds Francielly Ouriques of Brazil.
Her runners-up, in order, were Gabriela Palma of Brazil, Melania Gonzales of Costa Rica, Misheelt Narmandakh of Mongolia, and Marani Angarita of Venezuela.
Her runners-up, in order, were Gabriela Palma of Brazil, Melania Gonzales of Costa Rica, Misheelt Narmandakh of Mongolia, and Marani Angarita of Venezuela.
ADVERTISEMENT
Prior to Akeel, four Filipinos were crowned in past iterations of the international pageant: Maria del Carmen Ines Zaragoza (1982), Gloria Dimayacyac (1983), Lorna Legaspi (1989), and Michelle Aldana (1993).
Prior to Akeel, four Filipinos were crowned in past iterations of the international pageant: Maria del Carmen Ines Zaragoza (1982), Gloria Dimayacyac (1983), Lorna Legaspi (1989), and Michelle Aldana (1993).
Established in 1968, Miss Asia Pacific International evolved over the decades to include candidates from more countries, having originally gathered only representatives from Asia and Oceania.
Established in 1968, Miss Asia Pacific International evolved over the decades to include candidates from more countries, having originally gathered only representatives from Asia and Oceania.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT