MANILA, Philippines - The 63rd Miss Universe pageant kicked off with its preliminary show on Wednesday (Thursday morning, Manila time) in Miami, USA.
All 88 candidates of the Miss Universe walked the runway in their evening gown and swimwear during the preliminaries.
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The Philippines’ bet Mary Jean Lastimosa received loud cheers from the audience when she strutted through the stage in her white gown and her pink Yamamay swimsuit.
Check out photos of MJ Lastimosa during the Miss Universe preliminary show (Screengrabs from Miss Universe’s livestream of the preliminary show):
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