The Cebu Coliseum roared with excitement as the world witnessed the crowning of the new Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 on October 8, 2025.
The new queen, Isabela Fernandes from Brazil, captivated the judges and audience alike with her advocacy for education and sustainability, proving that her story is truly ablaze with purpose and transformation.
After a night of breathtaking performances and moving answers, the crown was awarded to:
Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 – Isabela Fernandes, Brazil
1st Runner-Up – Anita Rose Gomez, Philippines
2nd Runner-Up – Bowomrat Maneerat, Thailand
3rd Runner-Up – Jana Jannsens, Belgium
4th Runner-Up – Delilah Almira Wildboer, Netherlands
With lights blazing and hearts ablaze, the coronation night marked the culmination of weeks of competition, culture, and celebration under the unifying theme #HERstoryABLAZE.
Forty-three extraordinary women from across the globe took the stage, each embodying confidence, elegance, and purpose. Through rounds of competition—from national costumes and swimwear to evening gowns and advocacies—the finalists proved that beauty is more than what meets the eye: it is resilience, empowerment, and a story worth telling.
SPECIAL AWARDS AND CONTINENTAL QUEENS
Throughout the coronation night, several delegates also received special recognitions:
- Best in National Costume – Bowomrat Maneerat, Thailand
- Best in Swimsuit – Anita Rose Gomez, Philippines
- Best in Evening Gown – Isabela Fernandes, Brazil
- Ms. Photogenic – Danube Kangjam, India
- People’s Choice – Anna Gomes, United Kingdom
Honoring the best from each region, the following delegates were also named Continental Queens:
- Continental Queen of the Americas – Michella Whilar Lazarte, Peru
- Continental Queen of Asia – Aisyah Amini, Indonesia
- Continental Queen of Europe – Delilah Elmira Wildeboer, Netherlands
- Continental Queen of Africa – Bejandri Lourens, South Africa
Continental Queen of Oceania – Hannah Leigh Cross, New Zealand
The Grand Coronation Night in Cebu marked not just the end of the competition, but the beginning of a new queen’s journey—a journey ablaze with purpose, advocacy, and inspiration. As the spotlight dims on the Cebu Coliseum, the flame of #HERstoryABLAZE continues to burn, lighting the way for women’s stories across the globe.
FROM PAGEANTRY TO ADVOCACY
Miss Asia Pacific International realigned the candidates’ activities from scheduled pageant events to immediate relief efforts after a magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck the province, with the epicenter traced to Bogo City.
The earthquake happened in the midst of Miss Asia Pacific International’s Benefit Gala in partnership with Operation Smile on September 30, 2025.
The candidates, alongside MAPI organizers, joined hands with local partners to pack and distribute relief goods, assist in evacuation centers, and provide comfort to families whose homes were destroyed.
From lending hands in relief operations to stepping onto the runway for charity, the MAPI candidates showcased what it means to be women of action—resilient, compassionate, and ready to respond when communities need them most.
