Maxine Medina

Medina entered and won Binibining Pilipinas 2016 on April 17, 2016 held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City,[1][2] She also won the Miss Philippine Airlines award.[8][10]

Medina represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2016, reaching the top six.[8][11]

At the national costume competition, Medina wore a Rhett Eala creation that was inspired by the vinta, a traditional boat from Mindanao, matched with a head piece made to resemble a large piece of coral found in the country's reefs.[12][13] The whole ensemble is said to have cost more than P1 million to make as it was also adorned with south sea pearls.[14]

At the preliminary competition, Medina debuted her alta walk which involved rolling the shoulders in perfect sync with the gliding of hips.[15] She wore a green and white striped bikini at the preliminary swimsuit competition and sashayed in a flowing green gown with a fringe skirt by Rhett Eala at the preliminary evening gown competition.[16][17]

At the coronation, Medina advanced into the top 13.[18] She wore a green and white striped bikini at the top 13 swimsuit competition which let her advance to top 9.[19][20] She wore a silver-red evening gown crafted by Rhett Eala at the top nine evening gown competition and was able to advance into the top six.[21][22]

Medina finished as a top six semifinalist,[3][23] losing to Iris Mittenaere of France.[24][25]