Miss PHL Celeste Cortesi makes it to Miss Earth 2018 Top 18

Philippine bet Celeste Cortesi made it to the Top 18 of the Miss Earth pageant.

From 90 candidates, Miss Earth immediately trimmed it down to the Top 18 during the coronation night on Saturday, November 3 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.

Miss Philippines Celeste Cortesi makes it to the Top 18. Photo: Jessica Bartolome/GMA News

European and South American countries were dominating the Top 18, until Japan was called to become the first Asian country to make the cut. 

Miss Nepal was given the recognition of Most Meaningful Eco Video, while Miss Mexico was named Online Beauty For A Cause.

Top 18, second half

Philippines
Ghana
Colombia
Vietnam
Montenegro
Venezuela
Austria
Nepal (most meaningful ecovideo)
Mexico (Online Beauty for a Cause)#missearth #missearth2018

— Lynn (@lolaorang) November 3, 2018

See the Top 18 list below:

1. Netherlands
2. Chile
3. Romania
4. Brazil
5. Japan
6. Portugal
7. Slovenia
8. South Africa
9. Italy
10. Philippines
11. Ghana
12. Colombia
13. Vietnam
14. Montenegro
15. Venezuela
16. Austria
17. Nepal
18. Mexico

From 18, the pageant will proceed with Top 12, and then with the Top 8. — LA, GMA News