Miss Earth 2016


Miss Earth 2016, the 16th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, with the theme "Empowered to make a Change", was held on October 29, 2016, at the SM [Mall of Asia Arena], Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. 83 contestants from all over the world competed for the title. Angelia Ong of the Philippines crowned her successor Katherine Espín of Ecuador at the end of the event becoming the second Ecuadorian woman to win the title of Miss Earth and the first since Olga Álava in 2011.
This year's edition also features the newly polished and modified crown created by Florida-based jeweler, Ramona Haar. The crown's original design from the 2009 edition of the pageant to enhance the crown's general appearance and to have an intimate fit to the head of the winner. The confirmation was announced by Miss Earth Organization through their official Facebook account on 30 June 2016.

Results

Placements

Awards

Venue

Coronation Show

On 30 August 2016, Miss Earth announced through their official Facebook page that the 2016 edition of the pageant took place on October 29 at the Mall of Asia Arena – an indoor arena located at the Bay City in Pasay, Metro Manila. This is the 14th time for the Philippines and 11th time for Metro Manila to host the pageant. This year's edition also marks 1st time for MOA Arena to stage the pageant finals.

Pre-Pageant Activities

Challenge Events

Sponsor Awards

Miss Earth-Hannah's

A special mini-pageant was held on October 8 at Hannah's Beach Resort and Convention Center, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. Ten selected candidates competed in evening gown competition, swimsuit competition and question and answer portion. Here are the results:
ResultDelegate
Miss Earth-Hannah's 2016
  • Ecuador

    Miss Earth-Barcelona

A special fashion show was held on October 17 at Barcelona Ruins Park, Barcelona, Sorsogon. 27 selected candidates competed in long gowns made by a Filipino designer. Here are the results:
ResultDelegate
2016 Miss Earth-Barcelona
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Delegates

The following are the 83 delegates who competed for the Miss Earth crown:
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Groups

Debuts

Returns

Last competed in 2012:
Last competed in 2013:
Last competed in 2014:

Withdrawals

Did not compete