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Maxine Medina
Why: She represented the Philippines in the 2016 Miss Universe pageant and made it to the Top 6. -
Gal Gadot
Why: The 32-year-old Israeli actress and former Miss Israel starred in one of the most successful DC movies ever, Wonder Woman. -
Kylie Padilla
Why: The GMA actress made headlines when she announced her engagement to Aljur Abrenica and her pregnancy with his child. She gave birth to their son Alas Joaquin in August. -
Kim Tae Hee
Why: The Korean actress and wife of K-pop idol Rain gave birth to their first child in October. -
Maureen Wroblewitz
Why: The 19-year-old Filipino-German model won the fifth cycle of Asia's Next Top Model.
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Lee Sung Kyung
Why: The lead actress of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo had a brief romance with her leading man Nam Joo Hyuk. The two split in August. -
BLACKPINK
Why: The all-girl group is dominating the world of K-pop with their latest album As If It's Your Last. -
Mariel de Leon
Why: The Philippines' bet for the 2017 Miss International pageant made headlines for being outspoken about the country's social and political issues, including the current war on drugs. -
Dayanara Torres
Why: The Puerto Rican actress and Miss Universe 1993 made her big return to the country in January as a judge for the 2016 Miss Universe pageant. -
Rachel Peters
Why: The Filipino-British beauty queen represented the Philippines in the 2017 Miss Universe pageant. She finished as part of the Top 10 in the competition.
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