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Pauline Amelinckx, Michelle Dee collect several awards at Miss Universe

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Peter Andrew Acierto

<p>Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol was on a winning streak during the preliminary competition of the 2023 Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) as she received 10 special awards.<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span></p><p>This is the third time that the beauty queen entered the competition and all eyes are on her as she is heavily favored to take home the crown.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CsDwKUSLvCG/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A1605458.6999999285%2C%22ls%22%3A991566.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A991571.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1452" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CsDvTZmrCTG/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A1605486.8999999762%2C%22ls%22%3A991566.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A991571.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1237" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CsGbDcYSx-R/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A1605520.7999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A991566.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A991571.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1165" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The preliminary competition of MUPh happened last Wednesday, May 10, at Okada Manila. Candidates showed off their charms and wits during the event.</p><p>During the preliminary competition of the 2023 MUPh, Pauline was able to receive the following awards:</p><ul style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;padding-inline-start:48px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Miss Kemans Body</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Miss Hello Glow</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Miss Origee Beauty Drink by Skin Magical</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Miss Jojo Bragais</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Miss Creamsilk Ultimate</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Miss Soen</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Miss Titan Universe</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Miss Enderun</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Miss Smilee Apparel</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Miss Avana</span></div></li></ul><div style="text-align:left"><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"/></div><p>Meanwhile, MUPh Tourism 2022 Michelle Dee still has some tricks up her sleeves as she took home several brand awards as well during the preliminaries of the competition.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/5/11/miss-universe-owner-on-apologizing-to-catriona-gray-we-have-to-work-together-2045"><strong>READ: Miss Universe owner on apologizing to Catriona Gray: ‘We have to work together’</strong></a></div><p>She received the Miss Zion Philippines, Miss Aqua Boracay, and Miss Pond’s special awards. The returning beauty queen is another candidate which pageant experts are betting on to replace the reigning Miss Universe Philippines titleholder, Celeste Cortesi.<span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span></p><p>Beauty pageant first-timer Angelique Manto drew attention during the preliminary round of the competition as she bagged several awards as well. The former University of Sto. Tomas courtside reporter took home the Miss Okada, Miss Avon, Miss Jewelmer, and Miss Cavasco awards.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/5/11/fil-am-miss-universe-2022-r-bonney-gabriel-arrives-in-ph-1405"><strong>READ: Fil-Am Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel arrives in PH</strong></a></div><p>Meanwhile Agusan del Norte’s Jannarie Zarzoso took home the Miss Kingston International College award.</p><p>The Finals Night of MUPh will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, today, May 13. The coronation night will include Miss Universe titleholders such as Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi who will serve as a guest host. Reigning queen, R’Bonney Gabriel will grace the event as well and will mark her return to the Philippines after several years. </p>

<p>Pauline Amelinckx, Michelle Dee are some of the beauties off to a good start for Miss Universe Philippines.</p>

Pauline Amelinckx, Michelle Dee are some of the beauties off to a good start for Miss Universe Philippines.

Pauline Amelinckx, Michelle Dee collect several awards at Miss Universe Philippines preliminaries

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Pauline Amelinckx, Michelle Dee collect several awards at Miss Universe Philippines preliminaries

Drew Acierto

Published May 14, 2023 02:18 AM PHT

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