To be a Miss World is to carry a burning torch. It is like action carried out by one to illuminate the lives of many.
I've been modeling since 2012, when I was 18, so I am used to following a crazy schedule.
I love my parents so much. My day or night is not complete without talking to them - on Skype.
It's actually one of my dreams to have my own album. My music genre is dark pop.
I can sing in my head and rearrange the tune of a song, note per note. I am a nerd.
Us Filipinos love Christmas so much that we have the longest Christmas season in the world.
No matter what your family does or where your family is, you always need to look after each other.
I love working with children because, as an only child, I grew up always wishing for siblings.
I was a very quiet, shy child. I just became quite talkative in high school, in Grade 10 onwards.
I am a creative person.
Being a beauty queen was never on my radar.
Even though my label is that of a beauty queen, I'm not going to limit myself to that, just because that's my title.
I'm constantly trying to redefine what being a beauty queen is.
I don't have the habit of asking money from my parents.
I loved school as a kid. I was a bit of a nerd.
I may now carry the sash of Miss Universe, but I'll forever be your Miss Philippines.
I feel everything very strongly, and I find that when I sing through music, it helps me connect to people.
I am very open to learning. I am like a sponge I'd like to soak up in new things, new skills.
I am quite a conservative person, just as an individual.
Even if someone does say something negative, it does not give us a reason to retaliate; just take the high road and don't say anything.
