It is Philippines' first time to join the South America-produced beauty competition Reina Hispanoamericana and successfully managed to bring home the crown courtesy of Winwyn Marquez.
Despite the very small time to prepare for the competition, Winwyn bested 26 other beauties and was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 on Saturday night in Bolivia (Sunday morning in Manila).
During the Question and Answer, Winwyn was asked: "How would you promote Hispanicamerican culture with great difficulty of language?"
Watch her impressive answer below:
A crowd favorite, Winwyn also finished in the top 3 in the Traditional Costume category where she wore a golden warrior outfit, created by Edwin Uy who said that he drew inspiration from the Pintados tribe of Cebu.
She also finished first runner-up in the Miss Personality category.
Winwyn was likewise a finalist in the Best Smile and Miss Silhouette categories, and was named the Ipanema Girl.
Watch her full performance at Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 coronation night:
She also finished first runner-up in the Miss Personality category.
Winwyn was likewise a finalist in the Best Smile and Miss Silhouette categories, and was named the Ipanema Girl.
Watch her full performance at Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 coronation night: