Russia triumphs, Philippines shines at Miss Intercontinental



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A night of global glamour unfolded in Egypt as Miss Intercontinental 2025 crowned a new queen, with Russia’s Varvara Yakovenko emerging victorious after a confident and polished performance on stage.
Yakovenko stood out throughout the competition, ultimately securing the crown and bringing the Miss Intercontinental title back to Russia.
The Philippines’ Christina Vanhefflin also delivered a poised and memorable showing, finishing in the Top 5 and earning special recognition—underscoring her strong presence from the early rounds up to the finals.
With delegates representing countries across continents, the final results reflected the pageant’s international scope and competitive depth, highlighting diversity in both style and advocacy.
Winner: Russia
1st Runner-Up: Cuba
2nd Runner-Up: Thailand
3rd Runner-Up: Tanzania
4th Runner-Up: Philippines
5th Runner-Up: Ecuador
6th Runner-Up: Kenya
From crown to commendations, the Miss Intercontinental stage once again celebrated beauty with purpose, with Russia claiming the top honor and the Philippines delivering a strong finish among the world’s best.