Philippine bet Pauline Amelinckx achieved a remarkable feat by securing the title of first runner-up in the esteemed Miss Supranational 2023 pageant.

The dazzling ceremony took place at Strzelecki Park in Nowy Sacz, Poland’s Malopolska region, adding an extra touch of glamour to the event.

Ecuador’s Andrea Aguilera emerged victorious, claiming the coveted crown as the 14th Miss Supranational.

This achievement marks the highest placement for the Philippines in the competition since Mutya Datul’s triumph in 2013.

Pauline Amelinckx’s impressive performance further solidifies the Philippines’ reputation as a powerhouse in international beauty pageants, maintaining their consistent top finishes for 11 consecutive years.

Sancler Frantz from Brazil was honored with the title of second runner-up and also emerged victorious in the Influencer challenge. Emma Collingridge from the United Kingdom secured the position of third runner-up, while Ngan Dang Thanh of Vietnam, winner of the Fan Vote challenge, proudly claimed the title of fourth runner-up.

Amelinckx was born on August 26, 1995, in Tubigon, Bohol, to a Filipino mother and a Flemish father.

She stayed in Antwerp, Belgium, for ten years, from the age of two to twelve, when she returned to the Philippines. Sourced online/ai/mm)