This is what Winwyn Marquez said about her recent MUPH stint.
Miss Universe Philippines 2025 1st runner-up Winwyn Marquez, and this is what she said about her journey in the competition.
Miss Universe Philippines 2025 is Ahtisa Manalo, who represented the Quezon Province in the competition. The grand coronation night was held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 2.
This year’s other winners are:
- Miss Cosmo – Chelsea Fernandez
- Miss Eco International – Gabriella Mai Carballo
- Miss Supranational – Ma. Katrina Llegado
- 1st runner up – Teresita Ssen Marquez
- 2nd runnerup – Yllana Marie Aduana
Winwyn Marquez is Reina Hispanoamericana 2017, and in the pageant, she had a 1st runner-up finish, and the outcome was something she was satisfied with. This win, for her, is an early birthday present and advanced Mother’s Day gift.
Speaking with the press following the competition, she shared that this is the time she can finally give back to her family after dedicating most of her time in the past months to the competition. She had lived the dream already, and she hoped to inspire the others to reach for their dreams without any regrets.
For her, just merely being an official candidate of the MUPH already made her feel like she was a winner. She added, “And who would have thought, now, a mother is first runner-up [at] Miss Universe Philippines. That’s a good feat already.”
As for the winner, she is happy for Ahtisa, and she believes that she is deserving of the crown.
In an Instagram post, she shared an appreciation post. According to her, it was never just the crown. She wanted to show the people that motherhood should not mark the end for one person in pursuing her dreams. She wanted to prove that “it can be the beginning of something new, something even more meaningful.”
“Who would’ve thought I’d be saying this… Miss Universe Philippines 2025 1st Runner-Up? Feels like a dream already,” she wrote.
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