Stephany Stefanowitz Crowned Miss Philippines-Earth 2012 (Photo)

Stephany Stefanowitz (Photo: Miss Philippines-Earth)

Miss Quezon City Stephany Dianne D. Stefanowitz has been crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2012 winner during the pageant's coronation night held at the SM Mall of Asia Centerstage in Pasay City on Sunday, May 27.

The 22-year-old freelance model and designer beat out 46 other contestants of the environment-driven beauty pageant, which is now on its 12th edition. She also received the award for the best in evening gown.

Stefanowitz will be representing the Philippines in the Miss Earth international finals on October 28 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The Filipino-German beauty had competed in the Miss Philippines Earth pageant back in 2010. She made it to the Top 10 then.

Stephany Stefanowitz graduated with a degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising from De La Salle College of St. Benilde

Check out the complete list of winners of the 2012 Miss Philippines Earth competition here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2012/05/miss-philippines-earth-2012-winners.html