Kylie Verzosa still can’t believe she’s Miss International

We can’t blame her.

Kylie Verzosa took to social media on Thu, Oct 28 hours after her win at the 56th Miss International pageant in Tokyo, Japan to express her joy and slight disbelief.

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In an Instagram post, the 24-year-old beauty queen from Baguio City said she is offering her victory to the country.

“Philippines, this is for you,” she said.

 

I cannot believe it. I cannot express how i feel right now, but I am ecstatic. Its been only a dream. Thank you to my family, mentors, designers, my Angels. Your prayers have worked, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much! We have worked very hard to get this. To the girls in the competition, it was tough, but im glad i had you to go through with it. I love you all dearly, you are all beautiful. To the organization, thank you so much for having me. I cannot wait to start my new year with you! I have big plans. Thank you so much for having me. To Edymar, you’ve been such an inspiration; your beauty is beyond compare, I cannot believe still i am following your footsteps. I can only wish to do as good as you. I am so grateful. Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu Japan, I’m so happy. Philippines, this is for you.

A photo posted by Kylie Verzosa (@kylieverzosa) on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:24pm PDT

Kylie added she still can’t believe she actually won the pageant. Beauty pageant enthusiasts and websites such as Missosology predicted Miss Poland, Magdalena Bienkowska, would win the Miss International crown this year. Thus, Kylie’s win was a big surprise.

“I cannot believe it. I cannot express how i feel right now, but I am ecstatic. Its been only a dream,” Kylie wrote.

In another Instagram post, she said: “Is this for real? Thank you!”

“Taking time to sink in,” Kylie also wrote.

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Pinoy netizens, on the other hand, immediately celebrated her win.

The likes of Vice Ganda, former beauty queen Ariella Arida, and Sen. Bam Aquino took to social media to congratulate Kylie.

Even Pres. Rodrigo Duterte congratulated Kylie, who he met at the sidelines of his official visit to Japan earlier this week.

“I am always happy if our beautiful women win all the titles,” Duterte said.

Congratulations again, Kylie! You made us all proud. 

 

A photo posted by Kylie Verzosa (@kylieverzosa) on Oct 27, 2016 at 5:54pm PDT

 

A photo posted by Kylie Verzosa (@kylieverzosa) on Oct 27, 2016 at 8:37pm PDT