CANADIAN-Filipino beauty queen Kimi Mugford finished in the top 5 and received speĀcial awards at the Miss MultiĀnational beauty pageant held in India last Monday night.
Mugford, 18, a singer and an ice hockey enthusiast, won as Miss Multinational Asia, Best in Talent, and Best in Sports.
Miss USA Daniela Nieto was crowned Miss Multinational 2018. She was crowned by Sophia Senoron of the PhilipĀpines, last yearās winner.
Nieto, 23, was also named Miss Multinational America, Top Model and Best in Ramp Walk.
First runner-up honors went to Miss Algeria Nihed Markria; and Miss Mexico Tania MauriĀcio, 2nd runner-up. Miss VenĀezuela rounded up the top 5.
Mugford is the youngest among the current batch of winners of Miss World PhilipĀpines.
After the international comĀpetition, Mugford said that she will go back to school and might pursue her singing career.
āIāve always been someone who prioritizes my education. Right now, I am in school. On top of my singing caĀreer, pageant career, and school, Iāve always tried to find a balance. So afĀter this competition, it will be school and my singing career,ā she said. (ROBERT R. REQUINTINA)