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| Winwyn Marquez during the Crowning Moment as Reina Hispano Americana Filipinas 2017 || OFFICIAL PHOTO |
Winwyn Marquez was crowned as Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 on Saturday night in Bolivia, making her the very first Filipina to compete and win in the said beauty pageant.
Marquez is the daughter of
screen veterans Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno, and the niece of former Miss
International Melanie Marquez.
During the pageant’s question-and-answer portion, Marquez was
asked how she would promote the Hispanic-American culture with the great
difficulty or barrier of language.
Marquez answered: “Language can be learned but the will and
determination to contribute to the organization cannot. It has to come from the
heart. It has to be natural. I believe that kindness is a universal language
that if you treat people with tolerance, patience and love, you will understand
each other.”
“The Hispanic culture is not about language only. It’s about love
for God, love for country, love for history and culture and love for family. As
a Filipina with a unique heritage, I have instilled that. I am ready to promote
the Hispanic culture not just in Asia but in the whole world. It is time to
celebrate the Hispanic culture. It is meant to be celebrated,” she added.
Prior to the coronation
night, Marquez said in an Instagram post that she is “enjoying every minute” of
her stay in Bolivia for the beauty competition.
She also thanked her fellow candidates for helping translate the
questions which are primarily in Spanish during their interviews.
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