Today our Twitter feed was awash with nominations for the #100mostbeautifulfaces2019.


What is this list all about anyway? It’s an annual effort by a group called the The Independent Critics who has been doing it since 1990. In their website, they claim that the list is not just about having the sexiest body or being the most famous celebrity, it’s about getting that mix of superstars and new stars, global sensations and relative unknowns. Over the years, the List has been “heavily influenced by the rise of international modeling, worldwide cinema, K-Pop, Bollywood, global television, internet personalities etc.”


Part of their campaign also has to do with getting people’s opinion on the matter, and that is where social media has helped tremendously, hence the trending hashtag. 


Of course, the complication in all this is that one’s choice is as good as anyone else, and that reflects in a flurry of faces, some known, others not so, we have been seeing related to the trend. And since AO is also in the business of spotting beautiful women (you guys wait for our own hottest list—it’s coming this year!) we feel it is our responsibility to tell you who we’ve spotted so far: 


Kelsey Merritt


The first Filipina ever to be in Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Edition, Kelsey just oozes with sex appeal through and through. 




Ella Hake


Of course we’re going to go personal and pick our bet as the Next Big Thing that will happen in Pinoy showbiz. Ella Hake is @ella.killa on Instagram and with a face like hers, she’s bound to go places.



Jennie of BLACKPINK



You have your bias, we have ours. Sorry, but we won’t be takinge any contrary opinions on why we pick Jennie over the other three, not right now. Next…



Catriona Gray


A shoo-in on the list because reigning Miss Universe. 



Michelle Jenneke


We hold the opinion that female athletes are the new sexy and Michelle, the dancing athlete, is one fine example. 



Ana Ivanovic



She retired from professional tennis 2016, and although it’s generally accepted that she is not an A-level player, she is well-loved anyway. Kind of like the love we gave to Anna Kournikova.


 

Jane De Leon


Being the new Darna gives Jane the license to be anything she wants to be, including Most Beautiful.



Anne Curtis


Anne is a classic. Nothing more can be said. 



Bea and Julia



We are calling for a bit of unity here, folks! No need to belong to a team!



Supassra Thanachat



Now this one might be out-of-the-box for many of you but just look at the face of this young Thai actress and tell us we’re wrong.