Beatriz McLelland advances to Top 13 of Reina Hispanoamericana 2026

Beatriz McLelland has advanced to the Top 13 of Reina Hispanoamericana 2026.

During the finals in Bolivia on Sunday (Philippine time), Beatriz was the second-to-last candidate called among those advancing in the pageant.

Joining the Philippines in the Top 13 are:

• Panama
• Ecuador
• Colombia
• Peru
• Mexico
• Dominican Republic
• Bolivia
• Canada
• Curazao
• Nicaragua
• Venezuela
• Puerto Rico

Earlier in the competition, Beatriz showcased her national costume designed by Renel Suarez, which was a nod to the first Miss Philippines, Pura Villanueva-Kalaw.

Beatriz is vying for a back-to-back win for the Philippines after Dia Mate was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2025. —Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA Integrated News