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Cebu Province representative Steffi Rose Aberasturi tops the “Runway Challenge” of the 2021 Miss Universe Philippines.

The Miss Universe Philippines Organization announced the Top 15 delegates, who garnered the highest votes in the said challenge yesterday, August 15.

Steffi's winning runway entry was creatively shot at the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), which is currently under construction.

Joining her in the top five are: Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 5 winner Maureen Wroblewitz, actress Kisses Delavin, content creator Rousanne “Ayn” Bernos, and Miss World 2019 second runner-up Leren Mae Bautista.

Steffi expressed her gratitude and utmost joy over this achievement and penned a special message of thanks and positivity on Instagram.

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She wrote, “We shine brighter together!

“Words can not 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.”

Actress-host Thia Thomalla expressed her support for the Cebuana beauty and wrote, “Congratulations love!! Well deserved rank (yellow heart emojis) so proud of you!!!”

The Top 50 delegates of Miss Universe Philippines will be announced after one more challenge by the prestigious beauty pageant.

Meanwhile, take a trip down memory lane and look back at Rabiya Mateo's Miss Universe 2020 journey in this gallery: