The Miss Manila 2024 beauty pageant took center stage last Monday as the 24 official candidates were unveiled in a dazzling presentation at the Swiss Belhotel Blulane in Binondo, Manila.

They are: Trina Martinez (Abad Santos), Victoria Isabella Bobier (Arlegui), Mikaela Rachell Orense (Arroceros), Lienel Navidad (Dagupan), Dindi Dianne Gibaga (Don Bosco), Jubilee Therese Acosta (Espana), Jeriza Uy (Gagalangin), Shefally Daime Valencia (Gastambide), Mary Angela Lim (Labores), Sandra Moustafa (Legarda), Sunshine Gabuat (Malate), Leean Jame Santos (Manuguit);

Trisha Rosales (Morayta), Imee Soyangco (New Panaderos), Sofia Nina Cornejo (Otis), Charyzah Esparrago (Old Sta. Mesa), Jasmine Paguio (Paco), Estephanie Ladignon (Pandacan), Ednalyn Gunio (Quiapo), Christine Banzon (Sampaloc), Amanda-Kay Rhodes (San Andres), Xena Ramos (Sta. Ana), Aliya Rohilla (Sta. Cruz) and Daniella Mazen Moustafa (Tayuman).

During the presentation, the candidates paraded in their swimsuits and casual wear. They also engaged in the question-and-answer portion with members of the pageant media. 

The pageant press also voted for the Darling of the Press special award, won by Charyzah, of Old Sta. Mesa. 

Charyzah is also passionate about painting, playing guitar, and spoken poetry. She is also into sewing/designing, learning languages, reading, basketball, web design, and cooking.

On her role model, Charyzah said: "My aunt. She experienced a lot in her life but still strived to open a clothing store, which helped me pursue my artistic goals. She also battled breast cancer with her rallies of prayer and endless positivity."

The grand coronation night of Miss Manila 2024 will be held at the Metropolitan Theater on June 22. 

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Kapuso Star Gabbi Garcia, and Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel will host the event.

The Grand Coronation Night will air on GMA 7 on June 23 at 2 p.m., after All-Out Sundays.

Miss Manila is the city’s search for a beacon of empowerment and leadership. The chosen Manileña should spark meaningful conversations and worthwhile contributions to the lives of her fellow Manileños – making her a woman of worth who believes in empowered women.

Miss Manila is a project of the City of Manila, The Department of Tourism, Culture, and Arts of Manila, in cooperation with KreativDen Entertainment.