LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN—Pangasinenses root for its queen, Limgas na Pangasinan World 2023 Nikki Buenafe, in her attempt to bring home the much-coveted crown for Miss World Philippines 2024 on July 19 at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
It can be recalled that Nikhisah Buenafe Cheveh from the town of Binmaley bested 24 other candidates in the 2023 Limgas na Pangasinan search, which automatically allowed her to represent the province in Miss World 2024.
Nikki is a graduate of BA in Asian Studies from the University of Sto. Tomas.
Dubbed one of the early favorites, the Pangasinense beauty was picked among the Top 10 in the Head-to-Head Challenge Preliminary on the official YouTube channel of Miss World Philippines. In this event, the candidates were given the chance to showcase their speaking and presentation skills, along with their intelligence and quick thinking.
Miss World Philippines 2024 is the 12th edition of the pageant, wherein Negros Occidental beauty Gwendolyne Fourniol is the reigning queen.
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