Miss Iloilo 2024 Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks has made it to the Top Five of the Miss Universe Philippines’ runway challenge.
Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) organization announced that Brooks made it to the roster of top five contenders along with Angel Rose Tambal of Leyte, Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province, Matea Mahal Smith of Florida, and Stephanie Faye Gerona of Quirino.
MUP said that the top winner will make it automatically to the final round of the competition.
The results of the runway challenge were based on online votes received by the five candidates.
In a runway challenge, the contestants present one or multiple looks wherein they are judged typically on the overall appearance and construction of the looks in relation to the runway theme.
MISS ILOILO 2024
Filipino-American Alexie Brooks, 22 years old, from Barangay Buga in Leon town, Iloilo Province was crowned “Miss Iloilo 2024” and won three special awards - Best in Swimsuit, Best in Designer’s Fashion Show, and Best in Cultural Costume as well as a string of corporate awards in January 2024.
In one of her interviews, Brooks expressed she looks forward to representing Iloilo in the Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
"I really hope so because ever since I was a kid I've been dreaming of this moment. I want to represent our country especially Iloilo to the Miss Universe stage,” she said.
Brooks is an athlete and a model, and has pursued a degree in business marketing.