Filipino-Malaysian Auditions For Miss Universe Malaysia 2018, 3 Things You Should Know

Evita Delmundo, Miss Universe Malaysia 2018

Photo via Evita Delmundo Official Instagram (screenshot)

Twenty-year-old Filipino-Malaysian Evita Delmundo makes headlines as she auditions for Miss Universe Malaysia 2018. Delmundo breaks stereotypes of the most prestigious pageant in the world. She proves that being different is not a hindrance for her to become part of the rosters of the most beautiful ladies in the world.

Evita is born with a number of moles all over her body which includes her face. An interview with Elle Magazine describes Evita’s roots and her ethnicity. She also shares her struggle with bullying as she grew up. For starters, Evita shares she really wanted to get rid of her moles. But after knowing that it could be risky for her health, she decided to accept it as part of who she is.

Growing up wasn’t easy for this Filipino-Malaysian beauty. She was bullied in school to the point when she was called “monster” or “chipsmore.” Her mother teaches at the same school she attends and so eventually, the bullying lessened. It was when Evita attended a church camp that she truly understood and accepted who she was and how she looked.

Evita Delmundo, 3 Things You Should Know

Evita Patcey Delmundo auditioned for Miss Universe Malaysia 2018 and says it’s always been her dream to try out. She thinks Miss Universe is a good way for her to share her uniqueness and newfound confidence and an avenue for her to inspire other people. Talking about her audition, Evita thinks it went well and she’s hoping for the best. Delmundo says that even if she doesn’t make it to Miss Universe, she is determined to join other beauty pageants. So who is Evita Patcey Delmundo? Here’s what we know.

First thing you should know about Evita, she’ s born and raised in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. She’s half Rungus half Filipino. Rungus is an indigenous group from Sabah. Sabah is one of the two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. She works part-time at a cat cafe. Yes, she loves cats.

Second, Evita has 49.1k followers on Instagram. Evita has built her own fan base throughout the years. She shares with Elle that her followers consider her their idol and that they look up to her and see her as an inspiration. She shares her talent in singing, her love for makeup products like the Kylie Lip Kit especially nudes shades and Urban Decay Naked pallet, and of course, powerful selfies that make her a powerful influence.

Third, Evita’s role model, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach. Evita shares with Elle that she looks up to Filipino-German Miss Universe Philippines. She says for her, Pia is not just a pretty face. She has a beautiful heart and admired her confidence and how she carries herself. Evita says beauty is not just on the outside, it is who you are as a person and how you love yourself. She says, “It’s never about perfection.”

Those are just a few of what we know about Filipino-Malaysian Evita Delmundo who recently auditioned for Miss Universe 2018. When asked about her advice to other who might be insecure about their appearance, Evita said, “None of us are born perfect and all of us have our own strengths and weaknesses. So don’t see any of your flaws as a barrier to achieving what you want. At the end of the day, everyone has something special about them, so be proud of whatever makes you ‘you.'”

Miss Universe Malaysia callbacks is expected at the end of July 107.