MISS Philippines Maxine Medina is still in the running to become the next Miss Universe.

The 26-year-old made it in the Top 6 after impressing the judges in the evening gown presentation.

Medina and fan favorite Miss Thailand Chalita Sansuane are the only Asians who will compete in the final round of the pageant.

Here's the Final 6:

1. Miss France Iris Mittenaere

2. Miss Kenya Mary Esther Were

3. Miss Colombia Andrea Tovar

4. Miss Philippines Maxine Medina

5. Miss Thailand Chalita Sansuane

6. Miss Haiti Raquel Pelissier

The 65th Miss Universe pageant is held Monday (Manila time) at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City and is hosted by American television personality/comedian Steve Harvey. (Sunnex)