THE first edition of Little Miss & MIss Teen Universe has concluded with the finals held at The Skydeck of Madison 101 Hotel in Quezon City after crowning two Filipinas, a Vietnamese, and a Thai as the major winners in four categories.
For the Mini Miss category, Fawanmai Kaerawang of Thailand was crowned as the grand winner, taking the title Mini Miss Universe 2024. First runner-up was Nguyen Minh Phuong of Vietnam while second runner-up was Ma. Regina Jereza of the Philippines.
In the Little Miss category, Dao Nguyen Hong Lam of Vietnam was crowned as Little Miss Universe 2024. The other winners were Anda Natkrista Inthong of Thailand, Little Miss Universe Ambassador 2024; Hannah De Vera of the Philippines, Little Miss Universe Tourism 2024; Morn Keithsthana of Cambodia, Little Miss Universe Global 2024; and Mhiyukiee Lhee Saunar of the Philippines, Little Miss Universe Asia 2024.
For the Pre-Teen division, The Philippines’ Kristina Cassandra Rosales was crowned as Miss Pre-Teen Universe 2024 while Cambodia’s Chhorn Sreypov took the Miss Pre-Teen Global 2024 title.
In the Mise Teen division, Princess Mina Fukaya of the Philippines took home the Miss Teen Universe 2024 title. The other subsidiary titleholders were: Thailand’s Chatkaew Khadthad, Miss Teen Universe Tourism 2024; Japan’s Mizuki Kadokawa, Miss Teen Universe Global 2024; and Cambodia’s Yinda Sokhasotheany, Miss Teen Universe Asia 2024.
Crucial preliminary judgings were held before the finals where the delegates showcased their talents and presented themselves in their national costumes, resort wear as well as formal dresses.
The preliminary judging committee was composed of Mari Con Almarez Amboy, Seowoo Noh, Princess Nehl, Cathy Roxas Rodrigo, Salilican Krizzia Chelsea, and Al-Ajarmeh Samie.
The final selection committee was composed of Alfie Bautista Eufemio, Ma. Mitzie G. Gil, Ekwealor Victor, Ferdinand Abejon, Yam Cundangan, Hanna Therese Cruz, Shane Mag-abo, Mariano Perez Flormata Jr., JM Robles, and Wej Cudiamat of TV and Radyo Agila of NET25.
Organized by La REINA Filipinas Organization, spearheaded by beauty queen-entrepreneur Cristhel Fraulein Gardoce Bulabon, the shows were directed by Ed Pillora and Andrew Duma-up.
“A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the inaugural Little Miss & Miss Teen Universe pageant a success,” Cristhel said after the coronation show. “It has been an incredible journey filled with ups and downs, but I am grateful for the support and dedication of every single person involved.”
