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Philippine-bet Katrina Llegado finished as 5th runner-up during the Reina Hispanoamericana 2019 competition in Bolivia yesterday, February 9.

Overall, she placed 7th in the competition and Miss Mexico Regina Peredo Gutierrez succeeded last year's winner Narima Battikha.

On her Instagram post, she continually thanked her supporters for giving her the strength to pursue her dreams and bring pride to the country on the international stage.

She wrote, "Maraming Salamat Filipinas!

"It is an honour representing our country. I couldn't be more proud shouting 'Filipinas' knowing millions of Filipino all fighting right behind me! Our journey to Reina Hispanoamericana might have come to its end, but I'll forever be grateful for this experience."

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Maraming Salamat Filipinas! 🇵🇭 It is an honour representing our country. I couldn't be more proud shouting “Filipinas” knowing millions of Filipino all fighting right behind me! Our journey to Reina Hispanoamericana might have come to its end, but i'll forever be grateful for this experience. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Congratulations to our new Reina Hispanoamericana, @reginaperedog. My roommate and literally my sister from Mexico, you did amazing and I am so happy and excited for your beautiful reign. 👑 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On to the next chapter! ❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Katrina Llegado, Miss Filipinas 5th finalista- Reina Hispanoamericana 2019/20 #ReinaHispanoamericana2019 #ReinaHispanoamericanaFilipinas #RaiseYourFlag

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Katrina Llegado (@katllegado) noong Feb 9, 2020 nang 7:08am PST

She also congratulated Miss Mexico, who also happens to be her roommate, in the said post.

"Congratulations to our new Reina Hispanoamericana, @reginaperedog. My roommate and literally my sister from Mexico, you did amazing and I am so happy and excited for your beautiful reign."

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MÉXICO!! LO LOGRAMOS!! Hemos logrado conquistar el corazón de toda Hispanoamérica. Gracias por todo su cariño y apoyo. Esta corona es de cada uno de ustedes, de todas mis compañeras y de todo MÉXICO. Les prometo será un reinado en donde brillaremos todos juntos. Los quiere, Regina ♥️ @rhispanaoficial @pgloriaoficial

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Reina Hispanoamericana 19/20👑 (@reginaperedog) noong Feb 9, 2020 nang 9:58am PST

On Instagram, Philippines' very first Reina Hispanoamericana winner Winwyn Marquez recalled her experience at the pageant and showed her support for the Philippine bet.

"The pageant is one of the greatest experiences of my life and has taught me so much.

"Just being part of the pageant is really something to be proud of...

"To @Katllegado, you are such a fighter! I am so proud of you! To queen @narybattikha congratulations for a wonderful reign... I will never forget how you reached out to me and asked for my advice about pageants and performing..."

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Reina Hispanoamericana is happening today! This pageant is one of the greatest experiences of my life and has taught me soo much. I wish all the girls a good luck! Just being part of the pageant is really something to be proud of.. to @katllegado you are such a fighter! I am sooo proud of you! Show them whay you got 💜 To queen @narybattikha congratulations for a wonderful reign..I will never forget how you reached out to me and asked for my advice about pageants and performing... I also want to thank you for all the wonderful words you told me when we were in Bolivia together. 💋 I wish you success and happiness in life queen!💜

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Teresita Ssen Winwyn Marquez (@teresitassen) noong Feb 8, 2020 nang 7:33pm PST

A job well done Kat and congratulations, Miss Mexico!

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