Maxine dazzles in green swimsuit in Miss Universe prelims

Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina was off to a great start during the preliminary show of the highly anticipated pageant. 

Wearing a green and white bikini, Maxine drew cheers from the crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena during the swimsuit competition on Thursday.

WATCH: Miss Philippines Maxine Medina in the #MissUniverse 2016 prelims swimsuit competition @gmanews pic.twitter.com/dmyoAeCmkD

— Bianca Rose Dabu (@biancadabu) January 26, 2017

The judges will be selecting the Top 12 that will advance to the coronation night based on the ladies' performance tonight.

Catch the show live at GMA Network on January 30, 8 a.m. —Jessica Bartolome/JST, GMA News