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Filipino Miss Universe representatives who have won the crown.

Have you ever watched Filipino beauty queens slay the Miss Universe competition? There are several pinay beauty queens who made the philippines proud by winning the Miss Universe crown. They have shown exceptional beauty and talent all throughout their journey in the greatest female pageant in the world, the Miss Universe pageant.

In 1969, history was made because of our first Filipino beauty queen to ever win the Miss Universe crown, Gloria Diaz. According to wikipedia, it all happened in Miami, Florida and Diaz was only 18 years old back then. During the competition she was a heavy favorite and place in the top 10 of the best in swimsuit portion. Diaz eventually brought home the crown and began her successful journey and reign.

Year 1973, the granddaughter of the former president Manuel Roxas, Margie Moran Floreindo brought home the bacon once more. Wikipedia also states that apart from winning at the age of only 19 years old, she was also awarded as Miss Photogenic during the competition. Jumping to the year 2015, a german filipino made the philippines proud again, Pia Wutzback. She quickly became a sensation and social media darling after winning the Miss Universe crown and after the famous controversial moment during the announcement. Wurtzback's narrative made her the one everybody rooted for. She joined Bb. Pilipinas and failed three times before having the chance to snatch the Miss Universe crown.

Lastly, the Philippines's latest victor, Catriona Gray. She is known for her edgy style and confidence, ofcourse dont forget her very famous slo-mo turn! Also, her lava gown she wore in the evening gown competition. She now has over 1 million followers on instagram account and still growing!

We Filipinos surely has undeniable talent and beauty. These beauty queens have shown that we are world class by showing off their grace, outstanding personality and wit in the Miss Universe pageant over the years.

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I won.

"Beauty is pain" is a famous line I got from the internet years ago. It's my favorite motto. Why? Because I believe that beauty really comes with pain. As recent freelance make-up artist, I've always been very insecure with how I look, how I see things and how good am I doing. Being insecure is just one of the reasons why I always want to challenge myself. Forming my image in the public, doing things I dont necessarily do just to stretch my capabilities and lessen the doubts I have about myself.

When I was eleven years old I used to play with miniature cars with dolls riding it. I dont know why,all I know is that I find it fascinating and satisfying to see those dolls riding cool miniature cars while their shiny golden hair was flowing. Back then I've always known in different and there is nothing wrong with a boy expressing himself through playing with his toys which people think I shouldn't play with. But I never stopped from being myself. In grade school I got involved in art classes. Visual arts, theater arts and many more. I received so much hate by people who couldn't accept me, or should I say by people who just couldn't stand that I'm doing better.

December 11, 2018 a friend of mine told me an something about a competition from a local famous brand called Ever Bilena. It is a make-up contest in which the grand winner will receive 50,000 pesos cash, 20,000 pesos worth of Ever Bilena products and a trip to Thailand for two with all expenses paid. When I got home that day I couldn't help but wonder how is it like to win. Just like I said a while ago, I like challenging myself. A week later, I made my decision and it is to fight for what I want and to win that fight.

I started making make-up transformation videos. I basically sacrificed my entire Christmas vacation to get into the Grand Finals portion. I lost four times consecutively. But I told myself "I got this!". Serious face on, my brushes are ready to touch my face. And guess what? The night announcement, I saw my face and name posted on the official page saying "congratulations!". But my adventure didn't just stop there. I had to get ready for the final fight, so I did!

I prepared for months and rehearsed every strategy I'm about to use because deep in my bones I know there's a lot of people who supports me and I don't want to disappoint them. I did everything I could. I even paid Facebook to sponsor or boost my final entry! The day of the announcement I really thought I was going to win, but I didn't. Then I realized how far I got from just being a stalker of famous artists in social media to being one of the finalists of a famous brand competition. I am very grateful and proud. Because now I know that winning isn't everything, why? Because success can only be determined by ourselves.