Steffi Rose Aberasturi
NANGUNA sa Runway Challenge ng Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant ang kandidata ng Cebu Province na si Steffi Rose Aberasturi.
Sa inilabas na announcement ng Miss Universe Philippines Organization, nag-number one ang Cebuana beauty sa listahan ng Top 15 sa ikatlong online challenge ng nasabing beauty pageant.
Nasa pangalawang puwesto naman si Asia’s Next Top Model Season 5 winner Maureen Wroblewitz na pambato ng Pangasinan at ikatlo ang young actress na si Kisses Delavin mula sa Masbate.
In fairness, talagang nag-viral pa sa social media ang gjnawang pagrampa ni Steffi sa under construction pa lang na Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway sa Cebu gamit ang hashtag #unsteffablewalk.
Sa kanyang Instagram account, todo ang pasasalamat ni Steffi sa lahat ng sumusuporta at bumoboto sa kanya sa mga online challenges ng nasabing pageant.
“We shine brighter together! Words cannot justify how thankful and overjoyed I am for all the support.
“From reaching 100k followers on Instagram, seeing all the creative memes, being in awe of the fierce versions of the #unsteffablewalk, to ending the week with winning a challenge among this sisterhood of such strong and inspiring women – the overwhelming flow of love truly makes my heart full.
“We, the contestants of MUP, have given our all to this pageant, so that at the end of the day, we can put a smile on everyone’s faces amidst this trying time.
“Despite all the challenges that come our way, let’s not forget to be thankful, be happy, and to always bring joy to others,” ang mensahe pa ng Cebuana beauty queen.
Pasok din sa Top 15 sina Ayn Bernos, Leren Mae Bautista, Katrina Dimaranan, Maria Corazon Abalos, Noelyn Campos, Cheri Angel Anne Flejoles, Kamille Alyssa Quiñola, Gianne Asuncion, Janela Joy Cuaton, Maica Martinez, Angela Nikki De Grano at Christelle Abello.
Sina Kisses, Ayn at Maureen naman ang Top 3 sa Headshot at Video Introduction Challenges.
Ayon sa Miss Universe Philippines Organization, may isa pang challenge na haharapin ang Top 75 candidates at pagkatapos nito ay pipiliin na ang Top 50 na siyang magkakabugan sa grand coronation night.