Megan Young (center) and the rest of the winners of Miss World Philippines 2013 pose for a photo after the coronation night on Sunday at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay City.Photo by ABS-CBNnews.com
Actress turned beauty queen Megan Young has been crowned Miss World 2013.
Young bested 126 candidates from all over the globe earning for the Philippines, at the awarding ceremony in Bali, Indonesia Saturday night, a first in Miss World pageant history: a candidate from the Philippines has bagged the title.
"Amazing scenes here in Bali, Megan is overcome with emotions as a tear rolls down her cheek, promising to 'Be the best Miss World Ever'!" the Miss World official Twitter account said.
She also waved to the crowd at the start of "Miss World Philippines' Year," it added.
Miss France Marine Lorphelin was second while Miss Ghana Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter was third.
Young had to answer the question, "Why should you be Miss World?" with: "I treasure a core value of humanity and that guides people why they act the way they do."
"I will use this to show other people how they can understand each other. ... as one, we can help society," she added.
On its Twitter account, Miss World said Young joined the contestants from France, Ghana, Brazil, and Spain.
The three entered the final round along with Brazil's Sancler Frantz Konzen; Spain's Elena Ibarbia Jimenez; and Gibraltar's Maroua Kharbouch.
Miss Gibraltar joined the five finalists after she was the People's Choice.
Earlier, Young led the list of 10 semifinalists, who included Brazil, Australia, France, Nepal, England, Indonesia, Spain, Jamaica, and Ghana.
Hours before the contest, Young had indicated she was excited hours before the coronation night began.
"My heart is beating faster and faster ♥," she said on her Twitter account.
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