Almost two weeks since I was crowned as one of the Reina Filipinas MGI All Stars, and looking back, all I feel is gratitude and love. 👑🤍 This crown reminds me that no dream is ever achieved alone. Behind every step toward the stars were people who believed in me, prayed for me, supported me, and reminded me to keep going. Thank you will never be enough. Michelle Obama once said, “Excellence is the most powerful answer you can give to the doubters and the haters.” And I carry those words with me as a proud Black Filipina, I know what it means to walk into spaces where you don’t always see people who look like you. But I also know how powerful it is to keep showing up, to keep believing, and to turn every doubt into determination. I hope my journey reminds every girl who has ever felt overlooked, different, or not enough that you belong, your dreams are valid, and there is space for you to shine. This crown is more than a title. It is a reminder to keep reaching, keep believing, and never make yourself smaller just to fit the world. To everyone who has been part of my journey—this is our crown. 🤍👑 And to every girl who is still reaching for her own stars: keep going. Your story is still being written. ABANSE, BABAYE! 👑✨ Makeup: GIO FORBES Hair: Nelbert Seboy Maki Gu 🎥: Ralph Duldulao 3am Productions Production number dress: Mak Tumang Swimsuit: Ryan Ablaza Uson “RAU” Gown: Rian Fernandez Atelier Pasarela: MUSE by Antonio Gonzales Miss Iloilo Reina Filipinas Aces & Queens MGI All Stars Nawat Itsaragrisil Teresa Yuphayao Chaivisut Jose Joaquin Bragais#alexiebrooks - @alexiebrooks