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Miss Earth 2018
Nguyễn Phương Khánh
DateNovember 3, 2018
PresentersJames Deakin
EntertainmentBrian McKnight
ThemeGoddesses of the Earth
VenueSM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Broadcaster
  • Live Telecast:
  • Live Stream:
    • Miss Earth Facebook page
    • Miss Earth YouTube channel
Entrants87
Placements18
DebutsMontenegro
Withdrawals
  • Angola
  • Canada
  • Cook Islands
  • Ethiopia
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lebanon
  • Mongolia
  • Pakistan
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Uganda
  • United States Virgin Islands
  • Wales
Returns
  • Armenia
  • Cuba
  • Curaçao
  • Egypt
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Guam
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Ireland
  • Liberia
  • Romania
  • South Africa
  • Trinidad and Tobago
WinnerNguyễn Phương Khánh
Vietnam
← 2017
2019 →

Miss Earth 2018 was the 18th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, the Philippines, on November 3, 2018.

Karen Ibasco of the Philippines crowned her successor Nguyễn Phương Khánh of Vietnam at the end of the event. This is the first time Vietnam won the Miss Earth pageant, one of the Big Four International Beauty Pageants.

In August 2019, the Miss Earth 2018 winners and the Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted an outreach program for the welfare of the senior citizens and persons with disabilities admitted at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in the Philippines.[1]

Results

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Placements

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Placement[2] Contestant
Miss Earth 2018
Miss Earth – Air 2018
  •  Austria – Melanie Mader
Miss Earth – Water 2018
Miss Earth – Fire 2018
Top 8
Top 12
  •  Chile – Antonia Figueroa
  •  Netherlands – Margaretha de Jong
  •  Slovenia – Danijela Burjan
  •  South Africa – Margo Fargo
Top 18
  •  Brazil – Sayonara Veras
  •  Ghana – Belvy Naa
  •  Japan – Mio Tanaka
  •  Montenegro – Katarina Seckovic
  •    Nepal – Priya Sigdel §
  •  Romania – Denisse Andor

(§) – Placed in the Top 18 are two spots chosen by the People and Judges for the Best Eco-Video (1) and Best Eco-Social Media (1) Awardees

Background

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On July 26, 2018, it was announced through Miss Earth Organization's social media accounts that the pageant will be held in the Philippines again from October 6 to November 3.

The live telecast of the pageant's coronation night will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay for the third consecutive year.

On October 20, 2018, Miss Earth announced on their Facebook page that they will have this year's Eco-Video and Eco-Media Award winners, automatic fast-tracks to the Top 18. Two candidates will earn two spots through the preliminary panel of judges and by the votes of social media.

Pre Pageant Activities

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Medalists

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Event Gold Silver Bronze
National Costume Competition
Asia & Oceania Nguyễn Phương Khánh
 Vietnam 		Nirada Chetsadapriyakun
 Thailand 		Celeste Cortesi
 Philippines
North & Central America Melissa Flores
 Mexico 		Diana Lemos
 Panama 		Lisa Hayet
 Guatemala
South America Xamiera Kippins
 Guyana 		Diana Valdivieso
 Ecuador 		Jessica Russo
 Peru
Africa Alma Nancy Sesay
 Sierra Leone 		Margret Konie
 Zambia 		Maristella Okpala
 Nigeria
Western Europe Carolina Jane de Ferreira
 Spain 		Telma Madeira
 Portugal 		Sofia Pavan
 Italy
Eastern Europe Nina Jovanović
 Serbia 		Ksenia Sarina
 Crimea 		Katarina Šećković
 Montenegro
Evening Gown Competition
AIR Group Danijela Burjan
 Slovenia 		Celeste Cortesi
 Philippines 		Jessica Russo
 Peru
WATER Group Nguyễn Phương Khánh
 Vietnam 		Sofia Pavan
 Italy 		Guo Yameng
 China
FIRE Group Nirada Chetsadapriyakun
 Thailand 		Gabriela Franceschini
 Dominican Republic 		Denisse Andor
 Romania
Swimsuit Competition
AIR Group Telma Madeira
 Portugal 		Celeste Cortesi
 Philippines 		Danijela Burjan
 Slovenia
WATER Group Melissa Flores
 Mexico 		Nguyễn Phương Khánh
 Vietnam 		Nađa Pepić
 Bosnia and Herzegovina
FIRE Group Diana Silva
 Venezuela 		Gabriela Franceschini
 Dominican Republic 		Carolina Jane de Ferreira
 Spain
Resort Wear Competition
AIR Group Celeste Cortesi
 Philippines 		Valeria Ayos
 Colombia 		Nishi Bhardwaj
 India
WATER Group Melissa Flores
 Mexico 		Christie van Schalkwyk
 Northern Ireland 		Nađa Pepić
 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sofia Pavan
 Italy
FIRE Group Diana Silva
 Venezuela 		Margaretha de Jong
 Netherlands 		Carolina Jane de Ferreira
 Spain
Talent Competition
AIR Group Danijela Burjan
 Slovenia 		Afeya Jeffrey
 Trinidad and Tobago 		Antonia Figueroa
 Chile
WATER Group Melanie Mader
 Austria 		Xamiera Kippins
 Guyana 		Krystal Xamairy
 Puerto Rico
FIRE Group Daria Kartyshova
 Russia 		Priya Sigdel
   Nepal 		Nirada Chetsadapriyakun
 Thailand

Local Special Awards

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Award Delegate
Miss Earth Goes Plastic Free
  • 1st Runner-up
  • 2nd Runner-up
  •  Nigeria – Maristella Okpala
  •  Indonesia – Ratu Vashti Annisa
  •  South Africa – Margo Fargo
Darling of the Press
  •  Guam – Emma Sheedy
Goddess of Albay
  • 1st Runner-up
  • 2nd Runner-up
  •  Portugal – Telma Madeira
  •  Philippines – Celeste Cortesi
  •  Slovenia – Danijela Burjan
Best in Terno
  • 1st Runner-up
  • 2nd Runner-up
  •  Portugal – Telma Madeira
  •  Philippines – Celeste Cortesi
  •  Peru – Jessica Russo

Sponsor's Awards

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Award Delegate
Miss Brisa Marina
  •  Dominican Republic – Gabriela Franceschini
Miss CBNC Choice Award
  •  Spain – Carolina Jane de Ferreira
Miss Coral Bay Nickel Corporation Choice Award
  •  Spain – Carolina Jane de Ferreira
Miss Earth JACMI
Miss Ever Bilena
  •  Indonesia - Ratu Vashti Annisa
Miss People's Choice City Ambassadress
  •  Indonesia – Ratu Vashti Annisa
Miss Psalmstre New Placenta
  •  Indonesia – Ratu Vashti Annisa
  •  Brazil – Sayonara Veras
  •  Mexico – Melissa Flores
Miss Pontefino Estates
  •  Brazil – Sayonara Veras
Miss Pontefino Hotel
  •  Puerto Rico – Krystal Xamairy
Miss Puerto Princesa Agutaya Club
  •  South Africa – Margo Fargo
Miss Puerto Princesa Centro Hotel
Miss Robig Builders
Miss Ruj Beauty Care & Spa
Miss Sharp Award
  •  Northern Ireland – Christie van Schalkwyk
Miss Sponsor of DV Boer Farm Ambassadress
Miss Sponsor of Facial Cleanse Ambassadress
  •  Guam – Emma Sheedy
Miss Sponsor of Forever Living Ambassadress
  •  Ghana – Belvy Naa
Miss Sponsor of Infinity Closet
  •  Peru – Jessica Russo
Miss Wellness Lumiere Skin & Spa
  •  Spain – Carolina Jane de Ferreira
Miss Visit Laus Auto Group
  •  Spain – Carolina Jane de Ferreira
Miss Junca Beauty 2018

Contestants

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87 contestants competed for the title.

Country/Territory Contestant Age Hometown Group
Argentina Argentina Dolores Cardoso[3] 23 Arrecifes FIRE
Armenia Armenia Sona Danielyan[3] 22 Yerevan FIRE
Australia Australia Monique Shippen 25 Sydney FIRE
Austria Austria Melanie Mader[4] 26 Vienna WATER
The Bahamas Bahamas Samia Lauryn McClain[3] 18 Nassau WATER
Belarus Belarus Anastasia Schipanova[3] 26 Minsk AIR
Belgium Belgium Faye Bulcke 21 Zonnebeke AIR
Belize Belize Renae Martinez 21 Belize City AIR
Bolivia Bolivia Karen Quispe 20 Bermejo FIRE
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina Nađa Pepić[3] 18 Banja Luka WATER
Brazil Brazil Sayonara Veras[3] 25 Olinda WATER
Cambodia Cambodia Keo Senglyhour[3] 20 Phnom Penh WATER
Cameroon Cameroon Audrey Monkam 23 Buea AIR
Chile Chile Antonia Figueroa 23 La Serena AIR
China China Guo Yameng 21 Beijing WATER
Colombia Colombia Valeria Ayos 24 Cartagena AIR
Costa Rica Costa Rica Arianna Medrano[3] 19 Puntarenas AIR
 Crimea Ksenia Sarina[3] 25 Simferopol AIR
Croatia Croatia Michelle Korenić[3] 20 Zagreb WATER
Cuba Cuba Monica Aguilar[3] 19 Camagüey AIR
Curaçao Curaçao Alexandra Atalita 24 Willemstad FIRE
Cyprus Cyprus María Armenáki[3] 18 Ayia Napa WATER
Czech Republic Czech Republic Tereza Křivánková 24 Prague FIRE
Denmark Denmark Kamilla Bang[3] 19 Horsens FIRE
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Gabriela Franceschini 26 Santo Domingo FIRE
Ecuador Ecuador Diana Valdivieso 20 Portoviejo WATER
Egypt Egypt Lamia Fathi 24 Cairo WATER
England England Abbey-Anne Gyles-Brown 20 Northampton AIR
 France Allison Dernard 25 Marseille AIR
Germany Germany Maren Tschinkel 20 Ravensburg FIRE
Ghana Ghana Belvy Naa[3] 25 Accra AIR
Greece Greece Chrysa Androutsopoulou 24 Patras FIRE
 Guadeloupe Orlane Dorocant[3] 20 Gourbeyre WATER
Guam Guam Emma Sheedy[3] 18 Yigo AIR
Guatemala Guatemala Lisa Hayet[3] 24 Mixco WATER
Guyana Guyana Xamiera Kippins 23 Georgetown WATER
Haiti Haiti Falance Benjamin[3] 26 Port-au-Prince AIR
Honduras Honduras Diana Palma 21 Danlí FIRE
Hungary Hungary Réka Lukács[3] 25 Budapest AIR
India India Nishi Bhardwaj 23 New Delhi AIR
Indonesia Indonesia Ratu Vashti Annisa 23 Tangerang WATER
Republic of Ireland Ireland Sarah Carr 24 Downings AIR
Israel Israel Dana Zreik[3] 20 Olesh WATER
Italy Italy Sofia Pavan 19 Padua WATER
Japan Japan Mio Tanaka 24 Komatsu AIR
Liberia Liberia Joicet Jartu Foday[3] 23 Monrovia WATER
Malaysia Malaysia Jasmine Yeo[5] 25 Kuching FIRE
Malta Malta Yanika Azzopardi[3] 22 Mosta WATER
Mauritius Mauritius Kirty Sujeewon[3] 26 Fond du Sac AIR
Mexico Mexico Melissa Flores 20 Venustiano Carranza WATER
Moldova Moldova Dumitrița Izbișciuc 18 Chișinău AIR
Montenegro Montenegro Katarina Šećković[3] 24 Bijelo Polje FIRE
Myanmar Myanmar Chaw Yupar Thet 24 Yangon AIR
Nepal Nepal Priya Sigdel[3] 23 Kathmandu FIRE
Netherlands Netherlands Margaretha de Jong 21 Tytsjerksteradiel FIRE
New Zealand New Zealand Jzayla Hughey 22 Auckland WATER
Nigeria Nigeria Maristella Okpala 25 Enugu FIRE
Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Christie van Schalkwyk 24 Carrickfergus WATER
Panama Panama Diana Lemos[3] 20 La Chorrera FIRE
Paraguay Paraguay Larissa Domínguez[3] 22 Asunción WATER
Peru Peru Jessica Russo 22 Lima AIR
Philippines Philippines Celeste Cortesi 20 Pasay AIR
Poland Poland Aleksandra Grysz 22 Kraków FIRE
Portugal Portugal Telma Madeira[3] 18 Porto AIR
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Krystal Xamairy 18 Arecibo WATER
Réunion Réunion Alexia Aupin 18 Saint-Joseph WATER
 Romania Denisse Andor[6] 23 Bistrița FIRE
Russia Russia Daria Kartyshova 24 Nizhny Novgorod FIRE
Rwanda Rwanda Anastasie Umutoniwase[7] 19 Kigali FIRE
Samoa Samoa Rebecca Sang-Yum 20 Apia AIR
Serbia Serbia Nina Jovanović[3] 18 Požarevac WATER
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Alma Nancy Sesa 19 Port Loko FIRE
Singapore Singapore Kara Dong 19 Singapore City FIRE
Slovenia Slovenia Danijela Burjan[8] 22 Zreče AIR
South Africa South Africa Margo Fargo 26 Heidedal FIRE
South Korea South Korea Su-hyun Song 25 Daegu FIRE
Spain Spain Carolina Jane de Ferreira 22 Cantabria FIRE
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Nathasha Fernando[3] 21 Matara WATER
Sweden Sweden Yasmine Mindru[9] 19 Gothenburg FIRE
Thailand Thailand Nirada Chetsadapriyakun 26 Amnat Charoen FIRE
 Tonga Maria Otulao Aholelei 21 Nukuʻalofa WATER
Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago Afeya Jeffrey 26 Point Fortin AIR
Ukraine Ukraine Anastasiia Kryvokhyzha[3] 23 Kyiv WATER
United States United States Yashvi Aware 25 College Park FIRE
Venezuela Venezuela Diana Silva[10] 21 Caracas FIRE
Vietnam Vietnam Nguyễn Phương Khánh[3] 23 Ben Tre WATER
Zambia Zambia Margret Konie[3] 21 Lusaka AIR

Notes

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Controversies

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Lebanon and Israel conflict

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Miss Lebanon 2018, Salwa Akar received international press attention when she was stripped of her title in Lebanon, while participating in Miss Earth 2018 pageant after she posted a photo in Facebook with her arm around Miss Israel's Dana Zreik and making peace signs.[11][12] Lebanon and Israel are in a long-standing state of war.[13] As a result, she was unable to continue her participation in the Miss Earth pageant.[14] In a press release, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman Ofir Gendelman reacted on Akar’s dethronement and condemned the "Lebanese apartheid."[15][16]

Sexual harassment allegations

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On November 7–8, 2018, Jaime Vandenberg of Canada, Abbey-Anne Gyles-Brown of England, and Emma Sheedy of Guam accused one of the Filipino food sponsors of sexual harassment during a dinner at the Manila Yacht Club, claiming that he asked them for sexual favors in exchange for the crown or an advancement in the pageant.[17][18] Sheedy had identified the sponsor as Amado S. Cruz, who is president of a car rental company and CEO of a construction company.[19] The Manila Yacht Club officials clarified that Cruz is not a member and could have just been sponsored by another member.[20] The pageant officials indicated that Cruz was not one of the major sponsors of the pageant and just sponsored for an evening meal.[21]

Vandenberg withdrew from competition after Cruz obtained her mobile number without her consent and kept calling her for her hotel and room number. The pageant officials stated that they did not know how Cruz obtained her number, and they only have the delegates' international contact numbers and the pageant's mode of communication was through messenger and group chat only.[21]

Vandenberg also claimed the organizers confiscated her passport on the first day of competition. The pageant organizers denied Vandenberg's claim, stating that delegates are free to keep their passports by signing a waiver and they only keep the passports for safekeeping since there had been many occasions of misplacing or losing their passports and to facilitate check-in for their domestic flights and hotel accommodations.[22][20]

Vandenberg also said that seven candidates left the dinner and accompanied by the team managers to sit on the bus after feeling uncomfortable with the sponsor.[23] All three candidates voiced their complaints to organizer Lorraine Schuck, but despite Schuck's assurance that Cruz would not be allowed near the candidates, he still appeared in the pageant.[20][24][25] Schuck then stated that she does not have any authority in public places, such as the hotels where the delegates stayed and the Mall of Asia Arena where the grand final of the pageant took place since the pageant was a public event.[19] Furthermore, Schuck said that all the delegates had police escorts for their safety.[23] Schuck subsequently announced that Cruz is 'forever banned' from Miss Earth.[26]

On November 9, 2018, Cruz denied the accusations of the three candidates. In addition, Monica Aguilar of Cuba claimed there were no instances of sexual harassment during the competition.[27] Instead, she stated that the sponsor asked only if they wished to extend their visas to proceed to Boracay after the pageant, and she further stated that "no one was promised to get us further in the competition through 'sexual favors."[28]

On November 10, 2018, Schuck's company Carousel Productions Inc. urged other candidates to come forward if they experienced any incidents of sexual harassment during the pageant.[19] The organizer also expressed support to the delegates in case they decide to take any further action to the alleged perpetrator.[22]

Crossovers

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Contestants who previously competed or will be competing at other international beauty pageants:

Miss Universe
Miss World
  • 2016:  Chile: Antonia Figueroa (Unplaced)
  • 2017:  Belize: Renae Martinez (Unplaced)
Miss International
Miss Grand International
  • 2023:  Romania: Denisse Andor (Unplaced)
Miss Asia Pacific International
  • 2018:  Armenia: Sona Danielyan (Unplaced)
Top Model of the World
  • 2017:  Germany: Maren Tschinkel (Unplaced)
Reinado Internacional Del Café
Miss Grand Mar Universe
  • 2016:  Malta: Yanika Azzopardi (Top 5)
Miss City Tourism World
Miss Black San International Queen
  • 2017:  Guyana: Xamiera Kippins[31] (Winner)
Miss Tourism America
  • 2014:  Paraguay: Larissa Dominguez[32] (Winner)

Broadcasters

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Broadcasters Coverage
Facebook Live Livestream on the official Facebook page of Miss Earth Organization.
FOX Life Live broadcast in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
GMA Network Livestream on the official YouTube Channel of GMA Network and delayed telecast (November 4, 2018) in the Philippines.
Globovisión Broadcast in Venezuela and through DirecTV cable channels in Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Chile, Colombia, Curaçao, Ecuador, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay.
Hong Kong Cable Television Broadcast in Hong Kong.
MVS Comunicaciones Broadcast in Central and South America, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the United States.
Telecaribe Broadcast in Colombia.
Telemicro Broadcast in Dominican Republic.
SCCN Channel 17 Broadcast in Suriname.
ZAP TV Broadcast in Angola and Mozambique.

References

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Miss Earth 2018

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Miss Earth 2018 was an international held on November 3, 2018, at the Mall of Asia Arena in City, , featuring 87 contestants advocating for environmental causes. of was crowned the winner by the outgoing , of the , becoming the first delegate from her country to claim the title. The consisted of Miss Earth-Air 2018 Melanie Mader from , Miss Earth-Water 2018 Cisely Bayona from , and Miss Earth-Fire 2018 Diana Silva from . Khánh's victory highlighted 's entry into major international pageant successes, with her platform emphasizing and anti-plastic initiatives during her reign.

Event Background

Dates, Venue, and Organization

The Miss Earth 2018 pageant took place on November 3, 2018, at the located in , , . This venue, part of the Bay City complex, has hosted numerous international events, including prior editions. Carousel Productions organized the event, as it has since launching in 2001 with an emphasis on environmental advocacy. The organization, based in the , oversees the annual international competition, which the country has hosted frequently due to its foundational role and logistical capabilities. The Miss Earth Foundation provides oversight for the pageant's environmental initiatives, aligning with the event's core mission of promoting .

Objectives and Theme

The pageant, including its 2018 edition, aims to leverage the visibility of beauty competitions to foster environmental awareness, positioning contestants as active advocates for the preservation and protection of natural resources. Its stated mission emphasizes selecting role models committed to , with the winner serving as an ambassador for global environmental campaigns in collaboration with entities such as the . Delegates are evaluated not merely on aesthetic qualities but on demonstrated knowledge of ecological issues, including conservation strategies and responses to challenges like habitat loss, thereby integrating advocacy into the competition's framework. For the 2018 event, the theme "Goddesses of the Earth" framed participants as symbolic protectors of the planet, aligning the pageant's commercial appeal—such as promoting eco-tourism destinations—with calls for stewardship amid pressing global concerns like climate variability. This thematic choice underscored the organization's goal of portraying feminine beauty as intertwined with ecological responsibility, encouraging contestants to develop platforms for initiatives such as sustainable practices and biodiversity preservation. Originating in 2001 as a departure from conventional beauty pageants, Miss Earth's objectives evolved to prioritize "beauties for a cause," incorporating quantifiable environmental commitments like targets into delegate responsibilities, while balancing these with pageant elements that attract sponsorship and media coverage.

Selection and Judging Criteria

Delegates for Miss Earth 2018 were selected at the national level through licensed franchises operated by , the pageant's organizer, which granted rights to national directors to hold competitions or appoint representatives meeting eligibility requirements: females aged 18 to 28, unmarried, and without children. In many countries, winners emerged from preliminary national pageants emphasizing environmental awareness alongside traditional pageant elements, while in others, designations were made via applications or prior titleholder status to ensure representation from up to 87 participating nations and territories. Fast-track opportunities existed for candidates demonstrating strong environmental , such as through submission of eco-themed videos or media challenges that showcased personal commitments to conservation, allowing select entrants to bypass certain national hurdles and secure spots based on preliminary reviews or public metrics. This approach aimed to prioritize substantive dedication over mere , though franchise discretion introduced variability, with some selections favoring established pageant circuits over environmental activists. At the international level, judging criteria integrated physical presentation—encompassing beauty of face without makeup, figure, fitness, and poise—with intellectual and components, including interviews probing knowledge of environmental policies, strategies, and originality in proposed initiatives. Panels comprised international experts, media figures, and Carousel representatives, evaluating delegates across pre-pageant activities and finals to determine placements, with environmental commitment weighted to differentiate from beauty-focused pageants, evidenced by scoring rubrics that allocated significant portions to clarity, confidence, and actionable plans despite persistent emphasis on visual appeal in practice. Public voting via social media occasionally influenced preliminary spots or special recognitions, adding a layer of input to panel decisions.

Results

Placements and Winners

of was crowned Miss Earth 2018 by the outgoing titleholder, of the , marking Vietnam's first victory in the competition's . The elemental queens, serving as runners-up, were:
TitleDelegateCountry
Miss Earth-AirMelanie Mader
Miss Earth-WaterValeria Ayos
Miss Earth-FireMelissa Flores
These placements were determined during the final competition held on November 3, 2018, at the Mall of Asia Arena in , .

Awards and Special Recognitions

The Miss Earth 2018 pre-pageant competitions included medal awards in swimsuit and national costume categories, divided by contestant groups and continents respectively. In the swimsuit competition, held October 19-20, 2018, participants were grouped into Air, Water, and Fire divisions. Air Group medalists were gold to Telma Madeira of Portugal, silver to Celeste Cortesi of the Philippines, and bronze to Danijela Burjan of Slovenia. Water Group awards went to gold for Melissa Flores of Mexico, silver for Nguyễn Phương Khánh of Vietnam, and bronze for Ema Žunić of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fire Group gold was awarded to Diana Silva of Venezuela. National costume competition medals, awarded October 11, 2018, recognized regional excellence. Asia and Oceania gold went to of , with silver to Nirada Chetsadapriyakun of . North and Central America gold was Melissa Flores of . South America gold recipient was Xamiera Kippins of . Africa awards included gold for , silver for Zambia's Margret Konie, and bronze for . Eco-focused recognitions highlighted environmental advocacy efforts. The Best Eco Video award was given to Priya Sigdel of for her submission promoting conservation, granting automatic advancement to the Top 18. The Eco Media Award, recognizing engagement on ecological issues, went to of , also securing Top 18 entry. Local and host-country honors emphasized Philippine ties and sustainability initiatives. Goddess of Albay, celebrating regional cultural representation, was awarded to Telma Madeira of Portugal, with silver to Celeste Cortesi of the Philippines. Best in Terno recognized terno gown presentation, gold to Telma Madeira, silver to Celeste Cortesi, and bronze to Jessica Russo of Peru. The Miss Earth Goes Plastic Free challenge awarded first place to Maristella Okpala of Nigeria for anti-plastic advocacy. Darling of the Press went to Emma Sheedy of Guam. Sponsor awards supported various commercial and advocacy partners. Miss Brisa Marina was Gabriela Franceschini of the . Miss Ever Bilena and People's Choice City Ambassadress both to Ratu Annisa of . Miss Earth JACMI to Melissa Flores of . Miss Pontefino Estates to Sayonara Veras of and Miss Pontefino Hotel to Krystal Xamairy of . Multiple awards, including Miss Puerto Princesa Centro Hotel, Miss Robig Builders, and Miss Ruj Beauty Care & Spa, went to Nguyễn Phương Khánh of . Miss CBNC Choice and Miss Coral Bay Nickel Corporation Choice to Carolina Jane of .

Participants

Contestant Composition and Diversity

Miss Earth 2018 included 87 contestants, each representing a distinct or , underscoring the pageant's international scope while highlighting participation patterns influenced by its Philippine hosting. This total encompassed delegations from all continents, with and featuring prominently—approximately 25-30 entrants from the region, including powerhouses like the , , , and —due to regional proximity and established national franchises. Latin America followed with strong representation from nations such as , , , and , contributing around 15-20 delegates, while Europe, Africa, and / accounted for the remainder, often with fewer entries per continent. The composition reflected returning participants from previously absent countries, such as , , , , , , , , , , , , , and , alongside the debut of as a new entrant. Ethnic and cultural diversity mirrored these geographic origins, with contestants embodying a range of heritages from East Asian, Latin American, European, African, and Indigenous backgrounds, though quantifiable metrics on ethnicity were not officially tracked. Age demographics centered on women in their early to mid-20s, consistent with pageant eligibility (typically 18-28 years), while average heights hovered around 1.70-1.75 meters based on profiled delegates. This assembly emphasized the event's aim for broad representation, albeit with Asia's numerical edge stemming from logistical and organizational factors rather than explicit quotas.

National Developments and Changes

made its debut in the pageant in 2018, with Katarina Šećković selected as the country's representative through a national event held on September 12. In Belgium, national director Ken Stevens appointed Faye Bulcke as Miss Earth Belgium 2018 on July 3, replacing the initial titleholder Mayke Aendekerk, who relinquished the position for personal reasons prior to the international event. Bulcke, aged 21 from Zonnebeke, proceeded to compete in the Philippines. Canada's Jaime Vandenberg, who had arrived for preliminary activities, withdrew from the competition before the finals on November 3. Several other nations, including and , did not send representatives despite prior interest, contributing to a final lineup of 87 contestants amid logistical adjustments by national directors.

Pre-Pageant Activities

Competitions and Preliminary Events

The preliminary competitions for Miss Earth 2018 took place throughout October in , , featuring public presentations in national costume, swimsuit, and evening gown formats, alongside private interviews. These events evaluated contestants' poise, stage presence, and adherence to the pageant's environmental theme through scored performances divided into elemental groups (Air, Water, Fire). The National Costume Competition occurred on October 11 at a venue in the Philippines, where 87 delegates showcased attire reflecting their cultural heritage and environmental motifs. Winners were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals by regional groups: in Asia and Oceania, gold went to Vietnam's Nguyễn Phương Khánh; in Africa, gold to Sierra Leone; in North and Central America, gold to Mexico's Melissa Flores; in South America, gold to Guyana's Xamiera Kippins; and in Western Europe, gold to Spain's Carolina Jane de Ferreira. Swimsuit competitions, emphasizing fitness and confidence, were conducted in group formats around October 20–22. In the Air Group, Portugal's Telma Madeira earned gold, followed by the ' Celeste in silver and Slovenia's Danijela Burjan in bronze; the Water Group saw Mexico's take gold, Vietnam's silver, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's entrant bronze. A resort wear segment followed on October 24, incorporating similar scoring criteria. Evening gown preliminaries, focusing on elegance and thematic relevance, were held in early October, also by groups. The Air Group's long gown event on awarded gold to Slovenia's Danijela Burjan and silver to the ' Celeste . Private interviews assessed contestants' knowledge and advocacy skills, contributing to semifinalist selection without public disclosure of individual scores.

Environmental Advocacy Initiatives

On October 9, 2018, Miss Earth 2018 contestants attended an environmental seminar hosted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in , focusing on practices and ecological conservation strategies as part of the pageant's pre-pageant schedule. Ten days later, on October 19, 2018, the 30 international delegates, including 2018 , conducted a -planting drive in Puro, Legazpi City, where they planted over 100 seedlings to support coastal restoration and preservation. These activities emphasized hands-on engagement with local ecosystems, aligning with the pageant's core objectives of advancing environmental awareness through direct conservation efforts during the event's preparatory phase in the Philippines.

Controversies

Sexual Harassment Allegations

In October 2018, during pre-pageant activities for Miss Earth 2018 in Manila, Philippines, at least three contestants publicly alleged sexual harassment by Amado Cruz, a longtime sponsor of the pageant. The accusers included Miss Earth Canada Jaime VandenBerg, Miss Earth England Abbey-Anne Robinson, and Emma Mae Sheedy, who represented Miss Earth Guam in 2017 and was involved in the 2018 events. VandenBerg described enduring nearly two weeks of unwanted advances before reporting the matter, leading her to withdraw from the competition. The allegations involved repeated inappropriate physical contact and propositions during sponsor interactions, prompting the contestants to coordinate via before going public on November 8, 2018. No criminal charges or convictions resulted from these claims, which relied primarily on the contestants' testimonies without independent corroboration detailed in . Miss Earth organizers responded swiftly by permanently banning Cruz and his company from all future events and launching an internal investigation. A staff member from Cruz's organization denied the accusations, asserting that the 80-year-old sponsor was physically incapable due to age and health issues. Philippine Senator called for a inquiry into the incidents, while the Philippine Commission on Women endorsed a broader probe into pageant-related .

Claims of Judging Bias and Unfair Advantages

Following the coronation of of as Miss Earth 2018 on November 3, 2018, some online commentators alleged that the presence of two Vietnamese judges among the nine-member panel created an unfair advantage for the winner. These claims, primarily voiced in pageant enthusiast blogs and , suggested that national affinity could sway scoring in preliminary rounds, where facial beauty accounted for 60% of evaluations for semi-finalists. Counterarguments emphasized the panel's diversity and procedural safeguards, noting that judges included figures like Filipino influencer Wilbert Ting , alongside international representatives, diluting any single nationality's influence to approximately 22% at most. Official results were verified onstage by an independent tabulator, with no discrepancies reported, and pageant organizers maintained that scoring across multiple categories—such as environmental knowledge and poise—prevented overt bias. Similar unsubstantiated favoritism claims surfaced regarding the ' Celeste , attributed to local judges, but these too lacked evidence beyond speculation. Rumors of , echoing a 2014 allegation involving $4 million to favor the , circulated loosely but remained unproven for , with no specific evidence linking payments to outcomes or judges. No formal investigations by authorities or the Miss Earth organization substantiated judging irregularities, and mainstream coverage focused elsewhere, underscoring the anecdotal nature of bias assertions from non-official sources like blogs, which often reflect fan preferences rather than verifiable misconduct.

Geopolitical Conflicts Involving Contestants

Miss Lebanon 2018, Salwa Akar, faced backlash from Lebanese authorities and pageant organizers after posing for a photograph with 2018, Dana Zreik, during pre-pageant activities in the on October 15, 2018. The image, shared on , violated Lebanon's longstanding policy prohibiting any form of contact or normalization with Israeli citizens, stemming from the country's non-recognition of and ongoing state of hostilities dating back to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and subsequent conflicts, including the 1982 invasion and 2006 war. Lebanese pageant organizers issued a statement on October 17, 2018, revoking Akar's national title and severing ties with her, citing the photo as a breach of national principles against engaging with . Akar responded publicly, stating she would continue participating in under her personal capacity to complete her environmental advocacy commitments, emphasizing that the interaction was incidental during group activities and not politically motivated. Lebanon's laws, including Article 317 of the Penal Code, impose penalties such as imprisonment for unauthorized dealings with , reflecting enforced isolation policies amid broader regional dynamics involving Hezbollah's influence and UN Resolution 1701 compliance issues. The incident did not disrupt the international pageant's proceedings, as Miss Earth organizers maintained an apolitical focus on environmental themes, allowing both contestants to proceed without formal exclusion. Zreik placed as Miss Earth Fire 2018 on November 3, 2018, while Akar did not advance to finals, highlighting how national diplomatic non-recognition policies can intersect with global events despite organizers' neutrality claims. No broader boycotts or exclusions of either nation occurred, though the event underscored persistent Middle Eastern tensions influencing participant interactions.

Environmental Claims and Scrutiny

During the Miss Earth 2018 pageant held in the , contestants participated in a mangrove-planting activity on October 20, 2018, in Puro, Legazpi , aimed at coastal restoration and environmental rehabilitation. The event's production incorporated sustainable practices, with the stage constructed using 95% recycled materials to minimize waste generation. Nguyễn Phương Khánh, crowned Miss Earth 2018 on November 3, 2018, advanced her platform focused on water pollution reduction and Mekong Delta preservation in Vietnam, including advocacy for balancing industrialization with ecosystem protection. During her reign, she launched the #MeandMyTree campaign on September 24, 2019, encouraging global participation in tree-planting to foster greener environments. She also funded a youth-led initiative starting April 10, 2019, involving tree planting and marine cleanup on Nhon Chau Island, alongside a customs office partnership for broader environmental protection efforts. These activities aligned with the pageant's emphasis on verifiable on-ground actions, such as river protection projects highlighted in her advocacy for communities dependent on the Mekong.

Criticisms of Effectiveness and Hypocrisy

Critics have highlighted the substantial associated with the Miss Earth pageant's international , arguing that it contradicts the event's environmental advocacy. The 2018 edition featured contestants from approximately 87 countries converging on , , requiring long-haul flights that are among the most emission-intensive forms of travel, with responsible for about 2.5% of anthropogenic CO2 emissions globally. Such travel for a temporary event generates emissions estimated in the hundreds of tons for participants alone, based on average per-passenger figures for transcontinental routes, far outweighing localized offsets like tree-planting drives often promoted by organizers. Skeptics contend this reliance on fossil fuel-dependent transport exemplifies performative , where symbolic gestures fail to address the causal drivers of impact. The pageant's integration with the beauty industry has drawn accusations of superficiality and greenwashing, as the emphasis on and glamour is perceived to dilute genuine ecological seriousness. Formats involving segments and aesthetic judging prioritize visual appeal over policy expertise, potentially reinforcing consumerist values that exacerbate through resource-intensive beauty products and fashion. Sponsors linked to cosmetics and apparel, sectors notorious for unsubstantiated "eco-friendly" claims—such as vague labels without verified reductions—further underscore inconsistencies, with the industry facing scrutiny for overstating green credentials amid high water use and . Empirical assessments reveal no discernible influence from Miss Earth 2018 on broader environmental outcomes, such as reforms or emission reductions, despite claims of awareness-raising. While proponents argue for heightened public consciousness, indicates that spectacle-driven events tied to commercial beauty standards yield negligible shifts in or , contrasting with evidence-based interventions like regulatory incentives. This gap supports views of the pageant as greenwashing, where serves branding more than tangible conservation.

Post-Event Impact

Winner's Reign and Activities

Nguyễn Phương Khánh's reign as Miss Earth 2018, from her coronation on November 3, 2018, until the handover in late October 2019, involved travel to over ten countries including the , Island, , the , , , , and to promote environmental awareness through appearances, tree-planting events, and advocacy discussions. In , she served as an ambassador for in March 2019, encouraging and . Her initiatives emphasized local actions, such as garbage collection campaigns that earned her the Inspirational Journey Award at the WeChoice Awards in January 2019. On April 10, 2019, Khánh collaborated with Vietnam's Southern Customs Office Department to launch a project in , providing 20 scholarships worth 1 million VND each to students, installing a sterile system at Nhon Châu High School, donating water machines to Thôn Tây Kindergarten, and organizing tree-planting and marine cleanup activities on Nhon Châu Island. Internationally, she judged the 2019 contest, participated in tree-planting drives, and received an Award of Excellence from The Earth Saviours Foundation. In September 2019, she co-launched the #MeandMyTree campaign with other titleholders to encourage global tree-planting for environmental , featured in Philippine media outlets. These efforts primarily raised awareness and supported small-scale community projects, though no verifiable evidence exists of influencing broader changes or achieving quantifiable large-scale ecological impacts during her tenure. Khánh's concluded on October 26, 2019, when she crowned the 2019 winner at the finals in the , marking the end of her official duties.

Reception and Long-Term Influence

The Miss Earth 2018 pageant garnered immediate praise in for crowning as the country's first winner on November 3, 2018, positioning the event as a that highlighted national talent and environmental commitment amid 87 contestants from diverse nations. This achievement was framed by local observers as elevating 's global visibility, though international responses emphasized the pageant's role in briefly spotlighting ecological themes without deeper analytical acclaim. Critics, including pageant analysts, have since questioned the event's relevance, arguing that beauty competitions like increasingly struggle with diminishing prestige due to perceived overemphasis on spectacle rather than substantive , a trend observed in parallel with other major pageants. Supporters counter that such platforms empower participants to champion causes, fostering personal and communal environmental engagement, yet detractors highlight commercialization as undermining authenticity. Long-term influence appears negligible on global scales, with no empirical data linking the 2018 edition to sustained policy reforms, behavioral changes, or measurable environmental outcomes beyond transient awareness campaigns. In , the victory contributed to episodic national pride and minor promotional efforts, such as contestant reunions in , but lacked verifiable ties to enduring surges or eco-policy advancements. Overall, the event's legacy reflects broader pageant dynamics, where initial enthusiasm yields limited causal impact amid competing modern priorities.

Media Coverage

Broadcasting and Accessibility

The Miss Earth 2018 coronation night on November 3, 2018, was telecast in the by , which served as the official broadcaster following a switch from used in prior years. The delayed prime-time airing on November 4 garnered a 5.7% rating per Kantar Media measurements, reflecting a decline of over 7 percentage points from the 13.1% rating for the 2017 edition. Internationally, coverage reached audiences via networks such as Fox Life and MVS, aligning with the pageant's pattern of distribution in multiple countries. Live streams were simultaneously available on the official Miss Earth Facebook page and GMA Network's YouTube channel starting at 8:00 PM GMT+8, enabling real-time access for global viewers without cable subscriptions. These digital platforms improved accessibility beyond traditional television, particularly in regions lacking local broadcasts, though streams were potentially subject to geo-blocking or platform-specific restrictions based on standard social media policies. Post-event, full show recordings appeared on YouTube, further extending availability to on-demand audiences.

Public and Critical Reception

The victory of Nguyễn Phương Khánh marked Vietnam's first win in a major international , eliciting widespread celebration within the country and among Vietnamese expatriates, with media outlets highlighting national pride and the contestant's poised final answer critiquing overreliance on for superficial purposes. Pageant analysts noted positive aspects of the event's execution, including effective integration of the environmental theme across , opening performances, and promotional materials, which contributed to a cohesive production despite competitive upsets. Public reception turned sharply negative following allegations of sexual harassment leveled by at least three contestants against a Filipino sponsor during pre-event activities in Manila, with the women detailing unwanted advances via their social media accounts on November 8, 2018. These claims prompted immediate backlash, including demands for investigation from women's rights group Gabriela and Senator Risa Hontiveros, who cited the #MeToo movement in calling for Senate inquiry into the pageant's organizational safeguards. Event organizers denied the accusations, asserting no formal complaints were filed during the competition and emphasizing contestant welfare protocols, though the disclosures damaged the pageant's immediate post-event image. Critics also raised concerns over potential judging bias favoring the Vietnamese contestant, pointing to the presence of two Vietnamese nationals on the panel as conferring an unfair advantage; analysts countered that such national representation is common in international pageants and did not demonstrably skew outcomes, given the competitive field of 86 delegates. Social media sentiment reflected this polarization, with harassment posts amplifying distrust in the event's integrity while fan discussions praised the winner's upset triumph but lamented the scandals' overshadowing effect on the pageant's environmental advocacy focus. Overall, the 2018 edition garnered mixed expert assessments, lauded for historic breakthroughs yet critiqued for procedural lapses that fueled perceptions of unprofessionalism.

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