Contestants pose onstage during the evening gown competition of the Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 coronation night in Pasay City, the Philippines, Oct. 7, 2024. Thirty-five contestants from various economies vied here for the title of the Miss Asia Pacific International 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

Newly-crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 Janelis Leyba (C) from the United States is greeted by fellow contestants during the coronation night of the Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 beauty pageant in Pasay City, the Philippines, Oct. 7, 2024. Thirty-five contestants from various economies vied here for the title of the Miss Asia Pacific International 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

Contestants dance onstage during the coronation night of the Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 beauty pageant in Pasay City, the Philippines, Oct. 7, 2024. Thirty-five contestants from various economies vied here for the title of the Miss Asia Pacific International 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)