MANILA, Phillippines – We only have a few more nights to go before the winner of Miss Universe 2015 is decided. The Philippines is hopeful that Miss Universe-Philippines bet MJ Lastimosa (Mary Jean Lastimosa ) will bring home the crown.
Since 2010, the Philippines has been part of the top five with Venus Raj finishing 4th runner up in the said year, Shamcey Supsup and Ariella Arida clinching 3rd runner up in 2011 and 2013, and Janine Tugonon getting closest to the crown when she finished 1st runner up to 2012 Miss Universe Olivia Culpo
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will be one of the pageant judges this year, while 2013 Miss Universe 3rd Runner-Up Ariella Arida will be the online backstage host.
Here are 33 of the most stunning photos of Miss Universe-Philippines bet MJ Lastimosa , taken on various occasions:
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014 poses is her evening gown upon arriving to Trump National Doral MiamI. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will become the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014 poses is her evening gown upon arriving to Trump National Doral MiamI. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will become the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014 is photographed by fashion photographer Fadil Berisha in Yamamay for Miss Universe swimwear upon arriving to the Trump National Doral Miami. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, poses in her evening gown upon arriving to Trump National Doral Miami on January 4, 2015. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, poses in her evening gown upon arriving to Trump National Doral Miami on January 4, 2015. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, poses in her evening gown upon arriving to Trump National Doral Miami on January 4, 2015. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, poses in her evening gown upon arriving to Trump National Doral Miami on January 4, 2015. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, poses in her evening gown upon arriving to Trump National Doral Miami on January 4, 2015. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014 poses for photographs at the Trump National Doral Miami on January 5th, 2014. The Miss Universe contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014 competes on stage in Yamamay for Miss Universe swimwear featuring footwear by Chinese Laundry during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014 competes on stage in Yamamay for Miss Universe swimwear featuring footwear by Chinese Laundry during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, competes on stage in Yamamay for Miss Universe swimwear during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, competes on stage in Yamamay for Miss Universe swimwear featuring footwear by Chinese Laundry during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, competes on stage in Yamamay for Miss Universe swimwear featuring footwear by Chinese Laundry during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, competes on stage in Yamamay for Miss Universe swimwear featuring footwear by Chinese Laundry during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, competes on stage in Yamamay for Miss Universe swimwear featuring footwear by Chinese Laundry during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, competes on stage in Yamamay for Miss Universe swimwear featuring footwear by Chinese Laundry during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, competes on stage in Yamamay for Miss Universe swimwear featuring footwear by Chinese Laundry during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, competes on stage in her evening gown during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, competes on stage in her evening gown during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, competes on stage in her evening gown during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, competes on stage in her evening gown during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014 competes on stage in her evening gown during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014 competes on stage in her evening gown during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014 competes on stage in her evening gown during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014 competes on stage in her evening gown during the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014 on stage in fashion by Sherri Hill and footwear by Chinese Laundry during the opening of the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014 on stage in fashion by Sherri Hill and footwear by Chinese Laundry during the opening of the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Elise Dalby, Miss Norway 2014; Yomatsy Hazlewood, Miss Panama 2014; Sally Jara, Miss Paraguay 2014; Jimena Espinosa, Miss Peru 2014; and Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014; on stage in fashion by Sherri Hill and footwear by Chinese Laundry during the opening of the Miss Universe Preliminary Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, debuts her National Costume during the Miss Universe National Costume Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, debuts her National Costume during the Miss Universe National Costume Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Philippines 2014, debuts her National Costume during the Miss Universe National Costume Show at the FIU Arena on Wednesday January 21st. The 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the DIC Crown in Doral-Miami, Florida. Tune in to the NBC telecast at 8:00 PM ET on January 25, 2015 live from the FIU Arena to see who will be crowned the 63rd Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP