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Tracy Maureen Perez ended her Miss World journey on Wednesday, March 16 (Thursday, March 17 Manila time) with a Top 13 placement in the pageant’s finals night held in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The 28-year-old Cebuana beauty queen was the fourth candidate to be called for the Top 13, but failed to make it to the Top 6 of the pageant.
Read the highlights of the Miss World 2021 coronation night below.
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Winners of the Head-to-Head Challenge
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Tracy Maureen Perez introduces herself
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Recap: Tracy Maureen Perez’s exceptional journey to Miss World 2021 pageant night
On March 5, the Miss World Philippines organization held a send-off press conference for Tracy, Miss Eco Philippines Kathleen Paton, and Miss Environment Philippines Michelle Arceo.
There, Tracy admitted that she was “heartbroken” when the coronation night was canceled on the day itself, saying she was worried about how she could keep her momentum. “But I just focused my energy and time reflecting on my recent performances and what I can do better,” she said.
She also assured her supporters that she will “come prepared.” “I know that I have the Philippines behind me, the best of the best teams behind me, and I can never go wrong. I will show how empowered, strong, and brave a Filipina is. I will make sure to fight until the very end so we can finally bring home the second Miss World crown.”
Miss World 2021 announces top 40 contestants
Miss World 2021 has announced its top 40 candidates, confirming the inclusion of Philippine bet Tracy Maureen Perez.
On January 22, the pageant announced its final top 40 on Facebook, including the 15 fast track winners and 25 candidates chosen by judges.
Tracy Maureen Perez opens up about pageant journey ahead of Miss World
Miss World Philippines 2021 Tracy Maureen Perez opened up about how she became a beauty queen, saying that she never dreamt of being, or expected to be, one.
In her Wednesday, March 2 blog entry at the Miss World website, Tracy wrote about her pageant journey and “humble beginnings.”
Miss World 2021 postponed due to cases of COVID-19
The coronation night for Miss World 2021 in Puerto Rico has been postponed due to cases of COVID-19 among contestants and staff, the Miss World Organization announced early morning Friday, December 17, Manila time.
LOOK: Tracy Maureen Perez is a moon goddess in national costume for Miss World 2021
The colorful ensemble, which was unveiled on Tuesday, December 14 at the pageant preliminaries in Puerto Rico, sees the 28-year-old Cebuana beauty queen in a stunning full-body piece embellished with flowers, tassels, and pearls.
Tracy Maureen Perez advances to Miss World’s Top 30
During the first round of the Head to Head challenge, candidates were asked to introduce themselves and talk about their respective advocacies. Perez emerged as the winner of her group. In the second round, she beat the representative from Mexico.
Tracy Maureen Perez in Top 5 of Miss World 2021’s Beauty with a Purpose event
In the five-minute clip titled “Para kay Nanay (For mom): A Single Mother’s Journey to Love,” Tracy highlighted the importance of empowering single parents.