Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 was the fifth edition of Miss Asia Pacific International pageant, held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, on October 7, 2024.[2]
| Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7 October 2024 |
| Presenters | [1] |
| Venue | Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay, Philippines |
| Entrants | 33 |
| Placements | 20 |
| Debuts |
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| Withdrawals |
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| Returns |
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| Winner | Janelis Leyba United States |
| Congeniality | Keshia Lee Llarenas (Guam) |
| Best National Costume | Phạm Thị Ánh Vương (Vietnam) |
| Photogenic | Janelis Leyba (United States) |
| External videos | |
|---|---|
 Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 Coronation Night | |
| Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 Preliminary Competition | |
| Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 Press Presentation |
Chaiyenne Huisman of Spain crowned Janelis Leyba of United States as her successor at the end of the event. The competition returned after a five-year hiatus under the new leadership of Eva Patalinjug, who has taken over as president. The last edition was held in 2019.[3][4][5]
Results
editPlacements
edit| Placement | Contestant |
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| Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 |
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| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up |
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| 3rd Runner-Up |
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| 4th Runner-Up |
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| Top 10[5][6] |
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| Top 20 |
§ – Fast Track Events Winners
∆ – Continental Queens of Beauty
Continental Queens of Beauty
edit| Continent | Contestant |
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| Africa |
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| Americas |
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| Asia |
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| Europe |
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| Oceania |
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Special Awards I
edit| Award | Contestant | Ref. |
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| Miss Congeniality |
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[7][8] |
| Miss Eventologie |
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| Miss Hotel 101 |
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| Miss Lime Hotel & Resort |
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| Miss Missosology |
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| Miss OPMB Worldwide |
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| Miss Pageanthology 101 |
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| Miss Photogenic |
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| Miss Stronghold |
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| Miss Zen Institute |
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| People's Choice Award |
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| Tokyo Grill's Choice |
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Special Awards II
edit| Award | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
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| Darling of the Press | Katharina Weischede New Zealand
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Blessa Figueroa Philippines
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Wanja Jennifer Grace Olsson Sweden
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| Best National Costume | Phạm Thị Ánh Vương Vietnam
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Katharina Weischede New Zealand
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Sophiya Singh India
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| Best in Evening Gown | Kanyaphatsaphon Rungrueang Thailand
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Katharina Weischede New Zealand
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Maria Fernanda Colchada Medina Peru
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| Best in Swimsuit | Jennifer Prokop Germany
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Blessa Figueroa Philippines
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Katharina Weischede New Zealand
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Contestants
editThirty-three contestants competed for the title.[9]
| Country/Territory | Contestant | Age | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
 Australia
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Breanna Mitchell | ||
 Bangladesh
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Tasin Afrin Diana | ||
 Belgium
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Selena Ali | ||
 Bolivia
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Gabriella Padilla | ||
 Canada
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Mya Bao | ||
 Chile
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Valeria Fernanda Loyola | ||
 Colombia
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Luisa Valentina Ruiz | ||
 France
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Julie Goye Dogan | ||
| Germany
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Jennifer Prokop | ||
 Great Britain
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Rosie Minako | ||
 Guam
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Keshia Lee Llarenas | ||
 Hong Kong
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Mercedes Pair | ||
| India
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Sophiya Singh | ||
 Indonesia
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Dessy Siagan | ||
 Japan
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Mohana Tsuda | ||
 Malaysia
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Carol Hor Eau Lye | ||
 Mexico
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Karen Sofia Nunez | ||
 Netherlands
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Merel Van Roon | ||
| New Zealand
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Katharina Weischede | ||
 Nigeria
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Sufficient Arua | ||
| Peru
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Maria Fernanda Colchada Medina | ||
| Philippines
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Blessa Ericha Figueroa | ||
 Russia
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Valeriia Volkova | ||
 Singapore
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Alethea Yee | ||
 South Korea
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Hayoung Cho | ||
| Sweden
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Wanja Jennifer Grace Olsson | ||
 Taiwan
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Mei Jou Chan | ||
| Thailand
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Kanyaphatsaphon Rungrueang | 27 | Pathum Thani |
 Tonga
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Kayla Tupou | ||
 United States
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Janelis Leyba | ||
| Vietnam
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Phạm Thị Ánh Vương | 22 | Bình Thuận |
 Venezuela
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Maria Paula Sanchez Paez | ||
 Zambia
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Precious Soko |
References
edit- ^ Adina, Armin P. (2024-10-07). "Joey Mead-King returns to Miss Asia Pacific International with Marc Nelson". INQUIRER.net Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. (1 October 2024). "PH bet starts strong in Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 pageant". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Miss Asia Pacific International returns under new leadership". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "Miss Asia Pacific International pageant to crown queen in Manila on Oct. 7". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ a b Adina, Armin P. (2024-10-07). "Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 is Janelis Leyba of United States". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Josiah, Antonio (October 8, 2024). "Blessa Figueroa is Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 3rd runner-up; USA wins crown". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "NZ bet reaps accolades at Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 prelims". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "Asia Album: Candidates unite for Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 in Philippines". Xinhua Net News.
- ^ Jusay, Annalyn S. (2 October 2024). "33 candidates vie for Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 in Manila". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 5 October 2024.