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Philippines’ bet Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is still in the running to get the coveted 2015 Miss Universe crown as she survived the first round of eliminations of the competition Sunday evening (Monday Philippine time) in Las Vegas, United States.
Wurtzbach, who is battling 79 other women for the crown, was the fifth candidate to be called.
The top 15 contestants are:
Brazil—Marthina Brandt
Australia—Monika Rudolovic
Indonesia—Anindya Kusuma Putri
Dominican Republic—Clarissa Molina
Philippines—Pia Wurtzbach
France—Flora Coquerel
USA—Olivia Jordan
Curacao—Kanisha Sluis
Belgium—Annelies Toros
Japan—Ariana Miayomoto
Venezuela—Mariana Jimenez
South Africa—Refilwe Mthimunye
Colombia—Ariadna Gutierrez
Mexico—Wendy Esparaza
Thailand—Aniporn Chalermburanawong
Not included is early favorite Miss Vietnam.
The country’s Fil-German bet wants to end a 43-year wait for the crown, the last one chosen this year among the “Big Four,” including Miss International, Miss Earth and Miss World.
The event is held at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, Nevada and televised worldwide.
Wurtzbach’s fate will be decided by four celebrity judges and the audience.
AJH/IDL
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