Ariella Arida is Miss Universe 2013 Third Runner Up

Philippines’ bet Ariella Arida finished 3rd runner up at the recently concluded “Miss Universe 2013” pageant held in Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia that aired live on Velvet and early this morning on ABS-CBN with Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler taking home the coveted diamond nexus crown.

The 24-year-old beauty from Laguna bested 80 other candidates from across the world and made it to the top five alongside Spain's Patricia Rodríguez who finished 1st runner up; Ecuador's Constanza Báez as 2nd runner up; and Brazil's Jakelyne Oliveira as 4th runner up.

Tension definitely rose among viewers when Ariella, who graduated with honors from the University of the Philippines-Los Banos with a degree in Chemistry, was called last in the top 16 after winning the official online polls.

Ariella Arida, Miss Philippines 2013, competes as one of the top sixteen contestants in Yamamay swimwear and footwear by Chinese Laundry during MISS UNIVERSE® 2013 from Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia on November 9, 2013 at 9:00 PM ET on NBC.
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She then strutted on stage wearing a red bikini and stole the show with her signature turn before advancing to the top ten.

In the evening gown competition, Ariella elegantly paraded a yellow dress that finally earned her a spot in the top five.

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