Forty-two candidates from around the world were formally introduced on Thursday, September 25, at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila as official delegates of Miss Asia-Pacific International (MAPI) 2025.
The global pageant, one of the oldest international beauty competitions, will crown its new queen on October 8 at the Cebu Coliseum in the Queen City of the South.
This year’s roster features representatives from Australia, Brazil, India, the Philippines, the United States, and many more, showcasing a diverse lineup of accomplished and empowered women. Notably, the 2025 edition marks the return of delegates from Luxembourg, Guam, and Morocco.
During the press presentation, the delegates took to the runway wearing identical one-piece swimsuits designed by Sonny Boy Mindo and regulation footwear by Zanea.
Filipina delegate Anita Rose Gomez emerged as the most awarded candidate of the day, bagging Miss Asia Pacific Pageanthology, Miss RMBC Café, Miss Pomp & Pageantry, and finishing as 2nd place Darling of the Press.
The coveted Darling of the Press Award went to Kayla Jane Usison of the USA, who also won Miss Kiara Aesthetics.
Other awardees included:
- Mariana Garcia Trejo (Mexico) – Miss OPMB Worldwide, 3rd place Darling of the Press
- Mealyann Nita Saing (Cambodia) – Miss Eventologie
- Jana Janssens (Belgium) – Miss RMBC Min-C
- Tracy Victoria Johnson (Nigeria) – Miss Missosology
Full List of Delegates: Deborah Christine Madriaga (Australia), Jana Janssens (Belgium), Isabela Fernandes (Brazil), Mealyann Nita Saing (Cambodia), Naomi Shotlander (Canada), Yi Hong Ren (China), Patricia Diaz Escalante (Colombia), Sherrylucia Cristina Morales (Curaçao), Charlyn Corona Cruz (Dominican Republic), Monica Fernandes de Freitas (England), Lisa Malasch (Germany), Janey Charnelle Nauta (Guam), Alexandra Violeta Perdomo Soto (Honduras), Chi Kwan Lau (Hong Kong), Danube Kangjam (India), Aisyah Amini (Indonesia), Matsuo Kanamo (Japan), Heewon Yang (Korea), Chiara Vanderveeren (Luxembourg), Alicia Mui (Macau), Devayani Priya Shanmugan (Malaysia), Mariana Garcia Trejo (Mexico), Budsuren Baansansuren (Mongolia), Ghizlaine Nawar Shaoui (Morocco), Prapti Ranabhat (Nepal), Delilah Almira Wildboer (Netherlands), Hannah Leigh Cross (New Zealand), Tracy Victoria Johnson (Nigeria), Michella Whilar Lazarte (Peru), Anita Rose Gomez (Philippines), Elena Cristiana Gogulescu (Romania), Krishashinii Do Vijaya Raj (Singapore), Bejandri Lourens (South Africa), Merry Jane Isla Alvarez (Spain), Hsin-hui Chen (Taiwan), Bowonrat Maneerat (Thailand), Aylin Ev (Turkey), Thea Martha Bateeza (Uganda), Anna Gomes (United Kingdom), Kayla Jane Usison (USA), Ngoc Anh Duong (Vietnam), and Grace Tembo (Zambia).
France’s Oceane Gryzon has officially withdrawn, while Zambia’s representative was unable to attend the Manila presentation.
Pageant fans can also help their favorites by voting online for the People’s Choice Award winner, who will secure an automatic spot in the quarterfinals.
The 42nd Miss Asia-Pacific International coronation night will be held on October 8, 2025 at the Cebu Coliseum, where reigning queen Janelis Leyva of the USA will crown her successor. (with reports from Lau Balocos)
