Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2024 winner Dia Mate off to Bolivia finals
MANILA, Philippines — Reina Hispanoamericana (RHA) Filipinas 2024 winner Dia Mate is currently in Bolivia to compete in this year's edition of the international finals.
During her send-off at the La Noire Boutique Club in Makati City, family and friends, including her Miss World Philippines sister Sophia Bianca Santos and queens of the ALV Pageant Circle — reigning Face of Beauty International winner Belle Bilasano and Miss Grand International 2024 1st runner-up CJ Opiaza — gave their well wishes to the dusky Caviteña.
"Dia is our first pageant winner to compete internationally in 2025. I'm so proud of her transformation. She's a total package with a pleasing personality," said national director Arnold Vegafria.
Crib Foundation, a haven for neglected abused children aged seven to 17, as well as Music Therapy for mental health, are two of the causes Dia is advocating for.
"I'm grateful for all the support. Thank you for supporting me in my pageant journey," said the budding singer-songwriter. Dia is putting hard work in all her trainings.
Dia is the newest addition to the ALV Talent Cicuit. She is the agency's first talent for 2025. Dia has also published her first solo, titled "Ganda-Gandahan," under the Radical music label. She has likewise launched her second single before flying to Bolivia.
"The holidays did not affect my form as I was focused on my dieting, workout, and training," she added.
The Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 pageant began last January 23, with the coronation night slated on February 9. The Philippines won its first Reina Hispanoamericana crown in 2017 with actress-turned-beauty queen Teresita Ssen "Winwyn" Marquez in 2017.
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