Indonesian beauty queen crowned Miss International 2017

“It’s like a dream come true. Indonesia, we made it,” said the 21-year old Lilliana, adding she would use her win to promote world peace and cultural exchanges.

The other finalists of the 57th edition of the pageant, held in the Japanese capital for the fifth consecutive year, included Chanelle De Lau from Curacao (first runner-up) and Venezuela’s Diana Croce (second runner-up).

Two other finalists, Japan’s Natsuki Tsutsui and Australia’s Amber Dew, won the awards for best national costume and Miss Perfect Body respectively.

Lilliana also won the award for being the best dressed contestant.