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Bea Millan-Windorski begins pasarela training for Miss Universe
The road to the Miss Universe stage has officially begun for Philippine bet Bea Millan-Windorski.
On Instagram, the Miss Universe Philippines organization shared that the beauty queen has started her runway preparation through pasarela training with coach Ian Mendajar under the guidance of Jonas Gaffud.
“Every session is designed to refine Bea’s technique, stage presence, and overall performance—ensuring that every step is purposeful as she prepares to represent the Philippines on the Miss Universe stage,” MUPH said.
Bea bested 49 other candidates during Miss Universe Philippines 2026 held in May.
During the question and answer round, she was asked: “Many Filipinos are getting frustrated with the country. For you, why is it still worth it to represent the Philippines on the global stage?”
Bea highlighted her Filipina identity and experiences growing up in a predominantly non-diverse community in the United States.
"The Philippines is something and a place that I've been in love with my whole life. Growing up in a predominantly non-diverse part of the United States, I was identified as Filipina first and foremost. I often had to point where the Philippines was on a map to my peers, and I always felt a sense of belonging and home," she said.
"I chose to pack my life into balikbayan boxes and suitcases because I believe in the limitless potential of the Filipino people and the fact that we need to create local opportunities here so that people don't have to go abroad and be separated from their families in order to survive and thrive. If I were given the title of Miss Universe Philippines, I promise to be a public servant for all," she added.
The upcoming Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico is set for November.
—Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA News
