PH’s Miss World bet walks with broken shoe at ‘Top Model’ event

The show must go on for Asia Rose Simpson, who showed that no wardrobe malfunction can ever prevent her from giving the Philippines a strong fight at the 2026 Miss World pageant in Vietnam.

The 18-year-old American-Filipino youth advocate from Quezon City revealed that she walked with a broken shoe during the first round of the “Top Model” fast-track competition held in Hai Phong on Tuesday evening, Aug. 18.

“I just finished the fashion show and Top Model, and I had a great time walking the runway. But some behind the scenes for you–right before I went onstage, my ankle strap broke on one of my 8-inch heels!” Simpson shared on social media, posting a photo that showed her holding her broken shoe.

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“So I had to walk the whole show with a broken strap, and when I came offstage the toe strap was also completely broken! Honestly not sure how I finished but the show must go on, right??!! [Philippine flag emoji],” she added.

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The event, dubbed “The Green World,” saw the 111 delegates parading in groups at the Dragon Ocean Do Son, in creations made by Vietnamese fashion designers.

As the first round of the Top Model competition, the event will help determine the ladies who will gain guaranteed spots in the quarterfinals. The top performers from each of the four regional groups will each earn a spot in their continental Top 10.

The ladies are split into four regional groupings mainly based on continents — Africa, Americas and the Caribbean, Asia and Oceania, and Europe — and each group will have 10 qualifiers in the Top 40.

Aside from the Top Model winners per group, also advancing will be the continental winners of Beauty with a Purpose, Head-to-Head, Multimedia and People’s Choice online poll.

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Filipinos may help Simpson earn a guaranteed spot in the Top 40 through the Multimedia challenge. To support her campaign, first download the Miss World mobile app.

On the app, join “Miss World Philippines,” follow “Asia Rose Simpson,” then like, comment, and share.

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Simpson is out to claim the Philippines’ second Miss World victory, 13 years since Megan Young became the first Filipino woman to bring home the crown.

This is the 73rd edition of the London-based international pageant, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the longest-running global beauty pageant. The 2026 Miss World finale will be on Sept. 5. /ra