Miss World Philippines: Megan Young crowns Valerie Weigmann

Miss Valerie Weigmann was crowned Miss World Philippines 2014 in a glittering ceremony on Sunday, October 12 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.

Megan Young crowns the new Miss World Philippines 2014. (Instagram: cristallebelo)

The first Filipina Miss World Megan Young gave up her Miss World Philippines crown to Valerie Weigmann.

Valerie will now compete for the Miss World title in London in December, with considerable pressure to deliver a back-to-back title after Megan.

A popular television host, Valerie, has been an early favorite beating 25 other contestants for the title.

The half German-half Filipina Valerie Weigmann impressed the judges in the final question-and-answer round.

Miss World Philippines 2014 Valerie Weigmann. (Twitter: @gmanetwork)

When asked why Valerie felt she should win the title, she said: "I try to live my life in relation to others, by putting myself into other people’s shoes. I believe in the importance of empathy and compassion because I see if all of us can come together and work as one we can all be advocates of change. And I want to inspire and encourage everyone to take up a personal advocacy such as my own…because I believe it is truly in giving that makes us beautiful."

(Pic: Sash Factor)

The 25-year-old model and actress is one of the hosts for the top-rating noontime show “Eat Bulaga” in the “Juan For All, All For Juan” segment; and co-owns the first German-Turkish restaurant called bamm in Makati City.

Besides being crowned Miss World 2014 Philippines, Valerie Weigmann brought home a dozen special awards namely Miss Camarines Sur, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Fashion Runway,  Best in Long Gown, Miss Solaire, Miss Figlia, Jessi Mendez Salon Ambassador, Miss Reducin, Miss Blue Water Day Spa, Miss Bench, Miss Olay and Miss Hana.

This year’s celebrations seemed to kick it up a notch, with the Philippine Army and Navy also making an appearance. And of course, the crowd went wild when Megan arrived to give one of her last speeches as Miss World.

Megan Young before giving away her crown. (Instagram: cristallebelo)

The top 5 were:

First Princess: Lorraine Kendrickson
2nd Princess: Nelda Ibe
3rd Pricess: Nicole Donesa
4th Princess: Rachel Peters

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