Maxine makes it to Miss Universe top 9

The Philippines' Maxine Medina has made it to the top 9 of the Miss Universe pageant, taking one step closer to the crown after the swimsuit competition.

The top 9 are:

• Deshauna Barber (USA)
• Chalita Suansane (Thailand)
• Iris Mittenaere (France)
• Kristal Silva (Mexico)
• Mary Were (Kenya)
• Andrea Tovar (Colombia)
• Siera Bearchell (Canada)
• Raquel Pelissier (Haiti)
• Maxine Medina (Philippines)

Watch the Miss Universe pageant, now airing live on GMA.  — BM, GMA News