Filipino designers take spotlight in Miss Universe 2018 preliminaries
Filipino designers take spotlight in Miss Universe 2018 preliminaries
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MANILA, Philippines – Designer Mak Tumang's Ibong Adarna-inspired gown wasn't the only masterpiece by a Filipino designer that graced the catwalk during the Miss Universe Philippines 2018 preliminary competition on December 13 in Thailand. (IN PHOTOS: Catriona Gray at the Miss Universe 2018 preliminary competition)
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Belize Miss Belize Jenelli Fraser wore a gown by Joey Galon.
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Cambodia Designer Rian Fernandez's creation looked splendid on Cambodia's delegate Rern Nat.
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Canada The world-renowed Michael Cinco, who has done gowns for many celebrities including Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere, dressed up Canada's Marta Magdalena Stepien.
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Ecuador Check out Virginia Limongi in Mark Bumgarner's creation. Bumgarner also dressed up Miss World Philippines 2017 Laura Lehmann last year.
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Guam Designer Paolo Blanco was behind Miss Guam Athena Su McNinch's beautiful yellow fringed gown for the preliminary round.
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Japan In a sea of sparkles and fringe, Yuumi Kato looked feminine and sleek in a Joel Escober creation.
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Kenya Jian Lasala took on the task of dressing up Kenya's Wabaiya Kariuki.
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Malta Check out Malta's Francesca Mifsud in a creation by Ivanka Hipolito.
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Mauritius Kirsten Regalado designed the red gown worn by Varsha Ragoobarsing.
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Nepal Bea Bianca Mackey created a stunning gown for Nepal's Manita Devkota.
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New Zealand Sidney Eculla dressed up Estelle Curd in one of his beautiful red creations.
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Nicaragua Benj Leguiab IV dressed up Nicaragua's Adriana Paniagua. Leguiab was also the one who dressed up Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova, who came on-stage to promote her book I am Winning
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