Miss World Philippines 2015 Explained

Miss World Philippines 2015 was the fifth Miss World Philippines pageant, held at the Solaire Resort & Casino in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines, on October 18, 2015.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Valerie Weigmann crowned Hillarie Parungao as her successor at the end of the event. Parungao represented the Philippines at Miss World 2015 at the Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, China and finished as a top 10 finalist.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Results

Placements

Color keys

• The contestant was a semi-finalist in an international pageant.

Placement	Contestant	International Placement
Miss World Philippines 2015	#19 – Hillarie Parungao	Top 10 – Miss World 2015
1st Princess	#14 – Marita Cassandra Naidas
2nd Princess	#21 – Mia Allyson Howell
3rd Princess	#1 – Maria Vanessa Wright
4th Princess	#12 – Emma Tiglao
Top 13	#2 – Jannie Loudette Alipo-on #5 – Christelle Anjali Abello #6 – Janelle Tee #7 – Maria Jackielyn Dulay #8 – Kiaragiel Gregorio #17 – Jessica Rose McEwen #22 – Vianca Louise Marcelo #24 – Jeddahliz Maltezo

Special Awards

Award	Contestant	Ref.
Best in Sports Challenge	#19 – Hillarie Parungao
Best in Fashion Runway	#19 – Hillarie Parungao
Best in Swimsuit	#19 – Hillarie Parungao
Best in Gown	#19 – Hillarie Parungao
Best in Talent (3-way tie)	#13 – Avonlea Paula Paraiso
	#21 – Mia Allyson Howell
	#22 – Vianca Louise Marcelo
Most Unique Talent (tie)	#2 – Jannie Loudette Alipo-on
	#12 – Emma Tiglao
Miss Friendship	#5 – Christelle Abello
Miss Photogenic	#12 – Emma Tiglao
Miss Zen Institute	#19 – Hillarie Parungao
Miss Technomarine	#19 – Hillarie Parungao
Miss Solaire	#19 – Hillarie Parungao
Miss Figlia	#19 – Hillarie Parungao
Miss Phoenix Petroleum	#19 – Hillarie Parungao
MWP Miss Ilocos Sur	#21 – Mia Allyson Howell
Miss Fila	#21 – Mia Allyson Howell
Miss Jazzy France	#1 – Maria Vanessa Wright
Miss Bench	#14 – Marita Cassandra Naidas
Miss PAL	#12 – Emma Tiglao

Judges

These included:

• Chavit Singson
• Migz Zubiri
• Fernando Carillo
• Cris Albert
• Celine Matias
• Jose Mari Abacan
• Kathleen Dy Go
• Flint Carl Richardson
• Ma Francesca Tan
• Megan Young

Contestants

26 contestants competed for the title.^[7]

No.	Contestant	Age	Hometown
1	Maria Vanessa Wright	18	Cainta
2	Jannie Loudette Alipo-on	23	Ilocos Sur
3	Danica Macabangon	18	Lal-lo
4	Sheila Mae Torino	20	Davao City
5	Christelle Anjali Abello	21	Kalibo
6	Janelle Tee	24	Davao City
7	Maria Jackielyn Dulay	19	San Jose
8	Kiaragiel Gregorio	18	Cabanatuan
9	Mona Mahmoud Hammad	24	Taysan
10	Tweena Pagulayan	21	Tuguegarao
11	Alexie Marie Ibabao	19	Davao City
12	Emma Tiglao	20	Mabalacat
13	Avonlea Paula Paraiso	20	Lumban
14	Marita Cassandra Naidas	24	Antipolo
15	Erika Marie de Castro	21	Oriental Mindoro
16	Erica Rose Bayani	17	Santa Cruz
17	Jessica Rose McEwen	18	Floridablanca
18	Leitz Camyll Ang	22	Malabon
19		24	Nueva Vizcaya
20	Mariah Nilo	19	Olongapo
21	Mia Allyson Howell	24	Catanduanes
22	Vianca Louise Marcelo	23	Malolos
23	Janette Roanne Sturm	24	General Santos
24	Jeddahliz Maltezo	22	Ilocos Norte
25	Casey Anne Austria	23	Legazpi
26	Grapes Pacara	18	Jose Abad Santos

Notes

Post-pageant Notes

• Parungao competed at Miss World 2015 in Sanya, China and finished in the top 10. She also won the Multimedia Challenge event and was third at the People's Choice Award.^[8]
• Tiglao competed at Binibining Pilipinas 2019 and was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2019. She also competed at Miss Intercontinental 2019 in Egypt and finished in the top 20, also winning the Miss Popularity and Miss May Care awards.^{[9] [10]}
• Tee won Miss Philippines Earth 2019. She then competed at Miss Earth 2019 and finished in the top 20. Tee won four silver medals in the national costume, swimsuit, beach wear, and talent competitions.^{[11] [12]}

External links

• Official Miss World Philippines website

Notes and References

1. Web site: October 19, 2015 . FULL LIST: Winners, Miss World Philippines 2015 . April 27, 2022 . . en-US.
2. Web site: Smith . Chuck . October 18, 2015 . Hillarie Danielle Parungao crowned Miss World Philippines 2015 . April 27, 2022 . Philippine Star.
3. Web site: October 19, 2015 . Photo recap: Miss World Philippines coronation night 2015 . April 27, 2022 . . en-US.
4. Web site: 2015-10-18. Nueva Vizcaya beauty named Miss World Philippines 2015. 2021-01-06. ABS-CBN News. en.
5. News: Hillarie Danielle Parungao is Miss World Philippines 2015. en. Manila Standard. 2021-01-06.
6. Web site: Miss World PH Hillarie Parungao in Top 10 of final. 2021-01-06. Rappler. December 19, 2015 . en.
7. Web site: September 29, 2015. Miss World PH 2015 candidates. 2021-01-06. Rappler. en.
8. Web site: December 19, 2015 . Miss World journey over for PH bet Hillarie Parungao . April 27, 2022 . . en-US.
9. Web site: December 21, 2019 . Emma Tiglao ends Miss Intercontinental bid landing in top 20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210616043156/https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/12/21/emma-tiglao-miss-intercontinental-hungary.html . dead . June 16, 2021 . April 27, 2022 . CNN Philippines.
10. Web site: December 21, 2019 . Emma Tiglao ends Miss Intercontinental campaign with Top 20 finish . April 27, 2022 . ABS-CBN News.
11. Web site: July 10, 2019 . Janelle Lazo Tee of Pasig is Miss Philippines Earth 2019 . April 27, 2022 . . en-US.
12. Web site: October 26, 2019 . Janelle Tee bows out of Miss Earth pageant . https://web.archive.org/web/20220427031552/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2019/10/26/janelle-tee-miss-earth-2019-pageant.html . dead . April 27, 2022 . April 27, 2022 . CNN Philippines.