ni Lolet Abania | May 1, 2022
Nakamit ni Celeste Cortesi ang korona bilang pinakamagandang Pilipina sa Miss Universe Philippines 2022.
Sa kanyang Instagram ngayong Linggo, labis ang pasasalamat ng Filipina-Italian beauty queen habang binabalikan niya ang coronation night at nai-share din niya ang mga naisip nang mga panahong iyon.
“Yesterday, as I was walking on that beautiful stage, all I was thinking [about was my] mom and dad. The strength I got from them is indescribable,” caption ni Celeste sa kanyang IG post.
“I’ve worked so hard for this, I’ve prepared. And I let God do the rest in knowing that whatever is meant for me will never pass me by,” dagdag niya.
Kung ikukumpara ngayon mula sa unang pagdating niya sa bansa, sinabi ng 24-anyos na si Celeste na pinapangarap niya talagang mag-represent ng bansa para sa prestihiyosong pageant na ito.
“I’ve grown so much since I came [to] the Philippines [five] years ago and I really promised myself that I would only join a pageant if I’m ready to take the responsibility of a crown, and I am now,” sabi ng beauty queen.
“Yesterday, [I] received my second chance and I am beyond honored and grateful to be able to represent my country in the Miss Universe stage,” ani Celeste.
Sa nakamit niyang korona, umaasa naman si Celeste na ang kanyang istorya ay magbibigay ng inspirasyon sa marami aniya, “can inspire so many to never give up on their dreams because [through] hard work, perseverance, and faith, you can achieve anything you want.”