TOKYO – Philippine bet Myrna Esguerra finished fourth runner-up at the Miss International Beauty Pageant 2025 held at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya on Nov. 27.
Esguerra advanced to the Top 5 after progressing through the Top 20 and Top 10 rounds, following her performances in the national costume, swimsuit, evening gown and interview segments.
During the question-and-answer portion, she was asked how she would describe her Miss International experience to her family and loved ones.
“I will tell my mama that I just gained 79 more siblings among my 16 siblings back home,” Esguerra said. “Miss International taught me to be selfless, and it taught me the value of having friends from all around the world.”
Colombia’s Catalina Duque Abréu won the Miss International 2025 title. Zimbabwe’s Yollanda Chimbarami placed first runner-up, followed by Bolivia’s Paola Guzmán as second runner-up and Indonesia’s Melliza Xaviera Putri Yulian as third runner-up.
The Philippines has produced six Miss International winners: Gemma Teresa Cruz (1964), Aurora Pijuan (1970), Melanie Marquez (1979), Precious Lara Quigaman (2005), Bea Rose Santiago (2013), and Kylie Verzosa (2016). - Words by Florenda Corpuz, Photos by Din Eugenio
