Ninety contestants of the Miss Earth 2017 pageant took part in a swimsuit contest judged by the press at the Diamond Hotel, Manila, the Philippines on October 30.


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The Vietnamese contestant was put in a group with the representatives of Venezuela, Zambia, and Wales.

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Ha Thu from Hue City, Vietnam performed with graceful confidence.

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Miss Earth Vietnam, Ha Thu, recently came first in the Miss Photogenic contest. She also won the Best Earth Warrior award. Thu is expected to enter the Top 4 in the final round.

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Miss Earth Venezuela.

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Miss Earth Puerto Rico is one of the crown hopefuls at the pageant.

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Miss Earth Philippines, Karen Ibasco, came first in the swimsuit contest judged by the press.

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Miss Earth Thailand, Paweensuda Dround, was awarded second place in the event.

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Miss Earth Zambia, Abigail Chama, ranked third.

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Miss Earth Myanmar.

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Miss Earth Japan.

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Miss Earth Guatemala.

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Representatives from Thailand, the Philippines, and Zambia (from left to right) received prizes. The grand finale of the Miss Earth 2017 pageant will take place in the Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, the Philippines on November 4.

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