Gazini Ganados mananatiling Pinoy pride kahit hindi pinalad itong manalo bilang Ms. Universe 2019.
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Gazini Ganados sa ginanap na Miss Universe 2019
Ang naging journey ni Ms. Philippines Gazini Ganados sa ginanap ng Miss Universe 2019 ay talaga nga namang nakakaba. Lalo pa’t sa top 5 finalist palang mula sa Asia Pacific Region ay hindi na siya nakasama. Pero nabigyan ng isa pang pagkakataon si Gazini ng makabilang siya sa wildcard bet ng kompetisyon.
Ngunit saglit lang ang kaligayahang idinulot nito sa mga Pilipino, dahil sa pagtawag ng mga kandidata na pasok sa top 10 ay hindi na siya nakasama.
Magkaganoon man ay masaya parin ang mga Pilipino sa husay na ipinakita ni Gazini sa pag-rerepresenta ng Pilipinas sa ginanap na 68th Miss Universe competition. Patunay nga nito ay ang kanilang patuloy na panonood sa kompetisyon. At ang pagbibigay suporta sa iba pang Ms. Universe candidates na nakapasok sa top 5 na sina Ms. Mexico, Ms. Thailand, Ms. Puerto Rico, Ms. Colombia at Ms. South Africa.
Miss Universe 2019 winners
Ngunit sa huli tatlo lamang sa kanila ang nabigyan ng pagkilala na kung saan ang itinanghal ngang Miss Universe 2019 ay si Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi. Habang ang 1st runner up naman ay si Miss Puerto Rico Madison Anderson at 2nd runner-up si Miss Mexico Sofía Aragón.
Sa Q & A portion sa top 5 finalist ng kompetisyon ay kahanga-hanga na ang ipinakitang galing ni Miss South Africa sa pagsagot ng tanong na napunta sa kaniya.
Ms. South Africa Top 5 Finalist Q & A
Are leaders of today doing enough to protect future generations from climate change? If not, what more should they be doing?
Answer: I think that the future leaders could do a little bit more. However, I feel like we, as individuals ourselves, could also play a part in making the climate the way it should be in the future. Children are protesting for the climate, and I feel like adults should join as well, and corporations should join as well. The government should take it seriously. I mean, 6th grade have been learning that the climate is deteroriating and the planet is dying. It is up to us to keep our planet safe. Thank you.
At ito ay muli niyang pinatunayan ng mabigay siya ng final statement tungkol sa isang isyu na pareho-parehong itinanong sa kanilang limang finalist.
Ito ay isa sa mga bagong segment ng Miss Universe sa pagtukoy ng kanilang tatanghaling bagong reyna.
Miss South Africa final statement
“What is the most important thing you should be teaching young girls today?”
Answer: I think the most important thing we should be teaching young girls today is leadership. It’s something that has been lacking in young girls and women for a very long time, not because we don’t want to but because of what society has labelled women to be. I think we are the most powerful beings in the world and that we should be given every opportunity and that is what we should be teaching these young girls, to take up space, nothing is as important as taking up space in society and cementing yourself, thank you.
Very inspiring din naman ang iniwang mensahe ni Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray sa pagtatapos ng kaniyang reign. Narito ang transcript ng kaniyang final words bilang Miss Universe 2018.
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray final message
“I’ve always believe that as women, we have the power to redefine our generation. When we raise our voices together, the words “women power” become more than just a phrase – they become a movement. I wanted my reign to be a year with purpose. From advocating for quality education for all to raising awareness for HIV/AIDs, I’ve strived to use my voice for good.
Image from Gazini Ganados
Thank you to mom and dad for always believing in me, to Paula and Esther for your mentorship, the Miss Universe organization, and to team Catriona, thank you from the bottom of my heart. And to my beloved Philippines, isang [karangalan] po ito. You endlessly inspire me and give me hope. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. Above all, thank you God. I lift everything up to glorify and honor you.
As I close this chapter, I do so with a grateful heart. To everyone with a dream, know that your dreams are valid, and on your path you are never denied, and only redirected.”
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