Katrina Llegado on Reina Hispanoamericana: 'It is an honor representing our country'

Reina Hispanoamericana 2019 fifth runner-up Katrina Llegado took to social media to express her gratitude for her pageant experience.

"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!" the beauty queen said on Instagram.

Katrina, who won second place for her Ibong Adarna-inspired national costume, also congratulated her roommate Regina Peredo for winning the crown.

"My roommate and literally my sister from Mexico, you did amazing and I am so happy and excited for your beautiful reign," Katrina said.

The Philippines first joined the Reina Hispanoamericana pageant in 2017. Winwyn Marquez bagged the title that year. —Angelica Y. Yang/MGP, GMA News