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After a four-year hiatus from Bb. Pilipinas, Mariel de Leon, daughter of Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong, returned to the pageant scene more determined than ever.

LOOK: Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong's daughter Mariel returns as Bb. Pilipinas 2017 candidate 

And this year, Mariel won the Binibining Pilipinas International title succeeding Miss International 2016, Kylie Verzosa.

 

'There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.'

A post shared by Mariel de Leon (@mariaangelicadl) on Apr 28, 2017 at 8:06pm PDT

Proud momma Sandy took to Instagram to congratulate her daughter and thank everyone who helped her daughter's dream come true.

 

Thankful & grateful to our loving & faithful God almighty????????????????? Our princess is now a queen?????? Thank you for all the love & support of family, friends, IG & FB friends & followers, our neighbors. Thank you @carysantiago for your exquisitely beautiful national costume & evening gown?? Thank you for the great care & guidance @jonasantoniogaffud @aces_and_queens @voltairetayag @rhetteala @toni_abad you tirelessly keep giving to Mariel???? Bo & Sandy #thankyouDeLions #thankyoumarieldeleonofficialpageadminandmembers Glory to God??

A post shared by Sandy_Andolong de Leon (@sandy_andolong_de_leon) on Apr 30, 2017 at 3:41pm PDT

"Thankful & grateful to our loving & faithful God almighty. Our princess is now a queen. Thank you for all the love & support of family, friends, IG & FB friends & followers, our neighbors. Thank you @carysantiago for your exquisitely beautiful national costume & evening gown. Thank you for the great care & guidance @jonasantoniogaffud @aces_and_queens @voltairetayag @rhetteala @toni_abad you tirelessly keep giving to Mariel. [Love] Bo & Sandy," captioned the actress.

Congratulations, Mariel!

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