LOOK: Kylie Verzosa From Baguio City, Crowned Miss International 2016

Kylie Verzosa has been crowned Miss International 2016 on Thursday in Tokyo, Japan. The 24-year-old’s win is the 6th Miss International crown for the Philippines after Bea Rose Santiago’s win in 2013. Binibining Pilipinas-International Kylie is a source of Filipino pride in her stunning performance during the 56th Miss International beauty pageant in the Tokyo Dome City Hall.

Kylie Verzosa: 4 Interesting Facts

For those who may not know yet, Kylie was born in Baguio City. She then graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Another interesting fact is that she is a pre-school teacher. Third, she is an advocate for depression and suicide awareness to the extent of volunteering for the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation.

The foundation aims to educate people about depression and suicide. And finally, the most interesting tidbit, Kylie’s mom also joined the Bb. Pilipinas pageant in 1985. Her mother is Ms. Gemma Raquel Fausto, contestant number 12 and she got into the Top 15. We can all say that Kylie has definitely got her genes.

Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa Plans To Promote Cultural and International Relations

Among the 65 other representatives of various countries, Kylie rose to the top. In a speech before the awarding, she said that if she wins the crown, her main advocacy will be to uphold cultural and international relations. Now that she has actually won, she has got her hands full for a noble reason. She has proven that she can take the responsibility of being Miss International 2016. She thanks all the Filipinos for their support saying, “I deeply appreciate this. This only happened in my dreams.”

Miss International 2016 Winners

Miss International 2016 – Philippines

1st runner up – Australia

2nd runner up – Indonesia

3rd runner up – Nicaragua

4th runner up – USA

15 Finalists:

Nicaragua
Indonesia
Finland
Mexico
USA
Japan
El Salvador
Canada
Dominican Republic
Argentina
Philippines
Australia
Russia
Thailand
Poland

Special Awards

Miss National Costume – Nicaragua

Miss Best Dresser – Indonesia

Miss Perfect Body – Moldova

Five Continents Special Awards

Miss International Asia – Hong Kong

Miss International Europe – Netherlands

Miss International America – Ecuador

Miss International Africa – Sierra Leone

Miss International Oceania – Hawaii

WATCH: Kylie Verzosa’s Crowning Moment as Miss International 2016

Today I am the luckiest!!! President Duterte at his state visit to Japan, felt at home with all the Filipinos. Thank you for all your good energy, thank you to everyone who made this possible. #missinternational2016 #rehearsalday ????

A post shared by Kylie Verzosa (@kylieverzosa) on Oct 25, 2016 at 7:12am PDT

To my mommy, who sent me the most blurred photo of her Binibini days. Belated Happy Mothers day, just wanted to thank you for being the most supportive, loving and kind woman to me. She would kill for me. Thank you mommy, i love you! ?

A post shared by Kylie Verzosa (@kylieverzosa) on May 14, 2015 at 12:00am PDT