Despite not earning a back-to-back victory for the Philippines, Gazini Ganados won the hearts of many Ilonggos.
Ganados represented the country in this year’s Miss Universe competition held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on Monday, Dec. 9 (Manila time).
The 23-year-old Filipino-Palestinian beauty from Cebu finished her stint at the Top 20.
Though saddened by the early exit of the country’s bet from the competition, supporters of Gazini were still proud of the latter.
Here are some Facebook posts from Ilonggo fans of Gazini:
“Thank you so much, Binibining Pilipinas Universe Gazini Ganados. It was a good fight.” -BREE FAGTANAC BANICO
“For us you’re the winner. Mabuhay Philippines.” -THERESA AMAZARRAY
“You did a good fight.”-JOE MARIE AGRIAM
“She is still my queen.”-ELSA DRAKE
“Gazini, you’ve done your part.”-ROSE BETITA PELAGA
“Thank you, Miss Philippine! You are still our Queen!”-JOHN. CASTIGADOR BAYONA
“Well done, Gazini. Proud man kami gihapon sa imo.”-MARICEL PORRAS MIRADOR
“You are still our Miss Universe.”-BATCHITSA LYRA DINERO
“Still proud.”-GHIECPLANTIG POMADO
“Better luck next time, Philippines. We are still proud of you.”-ARLYNNE CELESTIAL
Gazini won the Best National Costume Award at the pageant.
Her Philippine Eagle-inspired national costume was created by Cary Santiago.
Meanwhile, Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi was named Miss Universe 2019.
Tunzi gained the admiration of the Ilonggos.
“You are one of the amazing people in the world, South Africa! Congratulations!”-DANNA MERCINE
“Beautiful inside and out.”-MERVIN MANA-AY
“Mabuhay and black beauty.”-DAILY LANADA
“Black is beautiful.”-MYRA HARION
“Beautiful statement. Very professiinal and very humble.”-AIRA MATES MESARE
“Beauty and brain with a big heart.”-DHAY MABEL
“Di skin color, di buhok kundi detemination.”-AMPRES DIVINA PAPELER
Miss Puerto Rico took the first runner-up title while Miss Mexico earned the second runner-up title.IMT
