On November 29, 2017, a total of 42 candidates from around the world will compete for the Miss Asia Pacific International 2017 crown. The reigning queen, Tessa Helena Le Conge of the Netherlands, will crown her successor crown at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Miss Asia Pacific International 2017 is the 38th edition of the international beauty pageant. Here are the 10 candidates we think are likely to make it to the semi-finals:
10. Miss Netherlands Morgan Doelwijt
9. Miss Philippines Ilene De Vera
8. Miss Indonesia Rita Normaliza
7. Miss South Korea Hyeon Jin Song
6. Miss Costa Rica Kimberly Porras Boza
5. Miss Easter Island Tiare Faundez
4. Miss Cook Islands Lydia Simonis
3. Miss Honduras Valeria Cardona
2. Miss Nicaragua Katering Medina
1. Miss New Zealand Acacia Walker
