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Winwyn Marquez. Picture: Dennis Sulit by way of Instagram/@teresitassen
Winwyn Marquez confirmed that the just lately concluded Miss Universe Philippines 2025, the place she completed first runner-up, will probably be her last foray into pageantry.
Marquez made the affirmation throughout a short interview shortly after the nationwide tilt on Friday, Might 2, as seen in a clip recorded by pageant vlogger @brianlovespageantry on TikTok.
“Thanks! I like you, guys. That is my final, so I like you, guys. That is my final, positive na ‘yun (I’m positive of it),” she stated.
Regardless of not successful the Miss Universe Philippines title, Marquez is nonetheless completely satisfied for the chance to enter the pageant, saying being a part of the nationwide tilt in itself makes her a winner.
“I’m completely satisfied as a result of sumali lang ako sa (by simply becoming a member of in) Miss Universe Philippines, winner na ako (I’m already a winner). Who would’ve thought? Now, a mom is the primary runner-up in Miss Universe Philippines. That’s a very good feat already,” she stated.
The sweetness queen additionally reiterated on Instagram that being a part of the nationwide tilt was not about successful a crown. As an alternative, it’s a reminder to fellow moms to by no means cease dreaming.
“All the things about this journey was so sudden… a ravishing shock I by no means thought could be mine. There have been days I felt robust, and days when nerves and doubts hit me exhausting. And as a mother, folks count on us to all the time be powerful, however I’ve realized that it’s simply as necessary to be type to ourselves, too,” she started.
“This was by no means nearly a crown for me.. I’ve all the time hoped to indicate that changing into a mother doesn’t imply your desires need to cease. It may be the start of one thing new, one thing much more significant,” she continued.
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Marquez stated having the prospect to “stand tall and converse [her] reality” all through her journey is “already a victory.”
“I took the crown of braveness… of standing tall and talking my reality. exhibiting you can be each devoted and pushed… you can dwell boldly, love deeply, and chase your desires irrespective of the season you’re in. That, for me, is already a victory,” she stated whereas thanking her family members and supporters.
Dubbed the “Latina slayer” by followers, Marquez is notable for successful the Philippines’ first Reina Hispanoamericana crown in 2017.
She additionally comes from a household of magnificence queens, as she is said to Miss Worldwide 1979 Melanie Marquez and Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee.
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Pageant veteran Ahtisa Manalo was topped Miss Universe Philippines 2025 after her third try on the title.
Apart from Marquez, additionally included in Manalo’s court docket are Chelsea Fernandez (Miss Cosmo Philippines 2025), Katrina Llegado (Miss Supranational Philippines 2026), Gabrielle Carballo (Miss Eco Worldwide Philippines 2026), and Yllana Marie Aduana (second runner-up).