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Who is Sasha Juli Belle Lacuna? 5 facts about the new Binibining Pilipinas Globe
Sasha Juli Belle Lacuna of Tarlac was named Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2026 during the pageant's coronation night Saturday.
She was crowned by her predecessor, Annabelle McDonnell.
Sasha is a familiar face to pageantry fans. She previously competed in Miss Universe Philippines in 2025, where she also represented Tarlac Province.
Get to know the beauty queen with these five facts.
She is diagnosed with a skin condition
Sasha revealed in an Instagram post that she has a skin condition called Nevus of Ota, where hyperpigmentation occurs around the eye.
Despite her condition, Sasha remains confident.
"As someone with a skin condition called Nevus of Ota, showing up without makeup wasn't something I feared. My parents raised me to embrace it, to be proud of it, and to never see it as something that needed to be hidden," Sasha said.
She is also a model
Aside from being a beauty queen, Sasha is also a model.
She previously walked the runway at Bench Fashion Week and a bridal show. She has also shared photos from various shoots on her Instagram page.
Sasha is an LGBT+ advocate
Sasha celebrated Pride Month in June by attending the Pride Run in Araneta City in Quezon City.
"Some of the most wonderful people in my life are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. They have supported me, inspired me, challenged me to grow, and played such a big role in shaping who I am today, both personally and throughout my pageantry journey," she said on Instagram.
"I often think about how much brighter my life is because of them. Their courage to be themselves, love openly, and keep showing up despite challenges is something I deeply admire," she added.
She loves fitness
Sacha is a fitness junkie.
She previously tried a Hyrox workout, which she called a humbling experience.
Sasha loves adventure
A scroll through Sasha's Instagram feed shows her in various provinces of the Philippines.
She is seen driving around provinces, exploring and even camping during her adventures.
—MGP, GMA News
