READ: Beauty queen Gwendoline Ruais reacts after Asia's Next Top Model 4 elimination

"Yes I AM a beauty queen. And I'm very proud of it!"

Pinay beauty queen Gwendoline Ruais posted this statement on Instagram last March 30 after getting eliminated in Asia’s Next Top Model (AsNTM) Season 4.

Despite falling short of her goal, Gwen is still elated that she got the chance to join the competition because it was on her childhood bucket list.

"But #AmericasNextTopModel was on my #BucketList since I was a kid so I have no regrets & im so happy I came out of this still being myself"

She also has a message for the judges, her fellow contestants, and the people behind the camera who made her AsNTM journey a memorable one.

“As for the judges of #AsNTM4 always taking that against me & only having that same thing to say, I know you've all been angry about it week after week, but I have no comment guys. #PageantAnswer

“But I would like to thank all my beloved #AsiasNextTopModel daughters, had so much fun with you gorgeous ladies (on cam & especially off cam), and the special people behind the camera who were there to help us through the "challenges" of being part of a #RealityShow namely @boyreels @dfordancing @redflamenz #Wisdom #Andy ETC. so happy to have met you all!,” Gwen added.