Philippines wins 2nd Reina Hispanoamericana crown
CEBU, Philippines — Dia Mate won for the Philippines its second crown at the Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 pageant, following Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Marquez’s 2017 victory. She was crowned by last year’s winner, Marieciello Gamarra of Peru.
Earlier in the pre-pageant, Dia was proclaimed Mejor de Traje Típico (Best in National Costume). Her ensemble, Banaag, created by designer Ehrron Montoya, was inspired by the Baroque churches of the Philippines.
Sofia Fernandez of Venezuela was proclaimed Virreina Hispanoamericana. The royal court is comprised of Sharon Gamarra (Colombia, first runner-up), Carolina Barroso (Spain, second runner-up), Nikita Palma (Peru, third runner-up), Julia de Castro (Brazil, fourth runner-up), and Zuzana Balonek (Poland, fifth runner-up).
Other recipients of special awards were Elizabeth Blanco (Guatemala, Miss Photogenic) and Mildred Rincon (Canada, Miss Friendship/Amity).
The other ladies who made it to the Top 12 of the pageant were the delegates from Guatemala (winner of the Choicely online poll), Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and hometown girl Bolivia.
The 2025 Reina Hispanoamericana coronation rites were broadcast live to a global audience via Promociones Gloria’s channel on YouTube from Nueva Santa Cruz in Bolivia. – Philstar.com
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