Candidate #1: Samantha Balbin, 26 years old. She is a registered nurse partial to boxing and chess. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #2: Jenny Feliz Gonzales, 24 years old. She finished her Nursing Science degree in Sydney, Australia. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #3: Ria Rabajante, 25 years old. The Sunday school and pre-school teacher and inspirational speaker is also a cyclist, photographer, and filmmaker. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #4: Renee Soraya Hassani, 23 years old. She is taking up a second degree in Architecture, having finished her first degree in Interior Design. She is currently managing her family's carpet business. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #5: Cannielle Faith Santos, 25 years old. She is a registered nurse who previously worked as a flight attendant. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #6: Toni Alyessa Hipolito, 25 years old. She is a news anchor and a professional host who advocates against the unfair treatment of animals. She currently heads the operations of an oil shipping company. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #7: Enrica Roxiele Guieb, 23 years old. She is a registered nursewho is aiming to become a flight nurse. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #8: Kimverlyn Suiza, 26 years old. She worked as a production staff for a noontime show. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #9: Maolin Yalung, 20 years old. She finished a degree in Speech Pathology at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #10: Pia Wurtzbach, 25 years old. She is a Culinary Arts graduate from the Center for Asian Culinary Studies. She is a professional model and make-up artist, and also contributes for the youth section of Inquirer Lifestyle. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #11: Janicel Lubina, 19 years old. She advocates quality education for the youth and is interested in scuba diving and music. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #12: Kylie Versoza, 23 years old. She finished her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management at the Ateneo de Manila University. She is currently a pre-school teacher. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #13: Mae Liezel Ramos, 24 years old. She describes herself as a thrill seeker and certified foodie. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #14: Princess Joy Camu, 20 years old. She is a prefessional fire dancer. Aside from dancing, her interests include fashion and travel. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #15: Paula Rich Bartolome, 24 years old. She is interested in joining the army, having enjoyed obstacle courses, and firing and military training. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #16: Marvi Ann DeLima, 24 years old. She is a registered nurse pursuing a Master's Degree in Surgical Nursing. She currently handles an online baking business. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #17: Brenna Cassandra Gamboa, 24 years old. She is an entrepreneur, a volleyball player and a basketball player. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #19: Christi McGarry, 24 years old. She was a student athlete, having been in both the volleyball and basketball varsity of her school. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #20: Tanya Angelina Hyde, 23 years old. She is a Fashion Design and Marketing graduate. She is currently a certified yoga teacher who does rock climbing and wakeboarding. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #21: Alaiza Flor Malinao, 21 years old. She scored a full academic scholarship due to the different sports that she played. She is currently a professional model. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #22: Anja Vanessa Peter, 26 years old. She was a former international tennis player who played for the Philippine team during the 2005 South East Asian games. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #23: Justine Beatrice Felizarta, 20 years old. Her passion in singing eventually led her to becoming a performer in Vancouver. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #24: Ann Lorraine Colis, 22 years old. She graduated from the University of Sto. Tomas with a Bachelor's Degree in Management Accounting, and is currently pursuing a second degree. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #25: Rogelie Catacutan, 23 years old. She is a nurse by profession but is a practicing hotelier. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #26: Anabel Christine Tia, 26 years old. Due to her love for the arts, she conducts painting, dancing and cooking workshop for kids. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #27: Ina Dominica Guerrero, 21 years old. One of the things she is proud of is her expertise in scrap-booking. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #28: Hannah Ruth Sison, 26 years old. She is a multimedia artist who wants to make mobile apps and animated storybooks for children. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #29: Nancy Leonard, 24 years old. She finished her degree in Psychology at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Major in Guidance and Counselling. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #30: Patricia Ejercitado, 26 years old. She is an interior designer for restaurants, offices and residential spaces. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #31: Mia Allyson Howell, 24 years old. She played for the Philippine National Fencing Team and won gold and bronze medals in 2007 and 2011. She was also an intern for Arnold Schwarzenegger when she was 14. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #32: Danita Joan Ruazol, 24 years old. She weaves outfits for children. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #33: Namrata Neesha Murjani, 21 years old. The half-Indian graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. Photo by: KC Cruz
Candidate #34: Teresita Sen Marquez, 22 years old. She graduated from San Beda College with a degree in Marketing Management, and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Educational Management at De La Salle DasmariƱas. Photo by: KC Cruz