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Who is Nicole Borromeo? 5 facts about Miss Worldwide Philippines 2026
Nicole Borromeo of Cebu Province is Miss Worldwide Philippines 2026!
As Nicole prepares to represent the country at the international pageant scheduled in 2027, get to know the newly crowned queen with these five interesting facts.
1. She is Miss International 2023 3rd runner up
Prior to joining Miss Universe Philippines 2026, Nicole represented the country at the Miss International 2023 pageant, where she was named third runner-up.
During the Q&A, Nicole was asked what she's done so far in terms of SGD initiatives of the United Nations, which she answered highlighting her volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity.
I've worked tirelessly with Habitat for Humanity under the SDG goals of Number 11: Sustainable cities and communities. It is through this volunteer work that I could see in the faces of the children, how much they wanted to help, how much they wanted to be a part of the future. Because when it comes to sustainability, we must keep in mind that it's not only for the next generation but to include them in the process," Nicole said.
2. She is a singer
Nicole is known as a beauty pageant veteran, but she is also a singer. She has just released her new single “Gold,” which she said on Instagram "means so much to me.
"I’m so grateful I get to share it with you," she added.
In 2025, she also dropped the single “Cherry.”
3. She is a model
With a physique like hers and the walk of a beauty queen, modeling comes naturally to Nicole. She previously walked for Filipino designer Mikee Andrei, donning a shimmering pink bridal gown.
4. She loves to run
Nicole is physically active, especially when it comes to running.
In January, she participated in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon and completed a 21-kilometer run.
5. She loves to travel
Nicole is a traveler who loves exploring different destinations. Among the consistent content on her Instagram page are photos from her travels over the years, including visits to Taiwan, Paris, New York City, Italy, and Los Angeles, among others.
— LA, GMA News
