CULTURE
Reasons Why Filipinas Excel in Beauty Pageants
Competition is ingrained within Filipino culture. It’s almost a staple event in every community. From barangay singing competitions to nationwide talent searches, you’re bound to find a plethora of talented and skilled Filipinos.
Media outlets in Western countries are focusing on the Superbowl and Oscars. There are also a number of major events in Europe, such as Eurovision and the World Cup.
As for the Philippines? They have beauty pageants.
Next to boxing and basketball, beauty pageants are some of the most awaited events in the country. Whenever there is a pageant coming up, you can see Filipinos huddling and placing their bets on who will represent the Philippines.
The Philippines has consistently been among the top ranks in Miss Universe for the past decades. With a total of 4 victories and 24 placements, the Philippines is a competitor that other countries look out for the most.
But what exactly do the Filipina contestants have that help them bag the coveted title of being Miss Universe?
Understanding Filipino Beauty
Beauty pageants helped put the Philippines on the map and it has been one of the leading countries in terms of wins.
The infamous 2015 Steve Harvey incident has only fueled the Philippines’ reputation in beauty pageants. In fact, it’s what brought the Miss Universe Organization the exposure they needed from the general public.
The incident has caused so much of a buzz that even the unintended target audience was intrigued.
Catriona Gray’s win in 2018 solidified the Philippines’ status as a beauty pageant powerhouse. All the hype surrounding beauty queen pageants has immensely helped the pageant industry thrive in the Philippines.
Beauty isn’t the only basis in these pageants, however. In order to win these pageants, Filipinas would have to prove to the world, the universe rather, that they are worthy of the crown by showing their true character.
So what makes a beauty pageant winner? To borrow the words of Pia Wurtzbach, you have to be confidently beautiful with a heart.
The Current Beauty Standards in the Philippines
The Philippines is known to be a melting pot of various looks. From golden tan skin to slightly large and slanted doe eyes, there are a lot of varied appearances that take form under Filipino beauty standards.
Filipinos have a standardized image of what makes a Filipina woman beautiful. The majority of Filipinos would often consider high bridged noses, slimmer jaw structure, and well defined eyebrows as beautiful.
Beauty standards in the Philippines are a lot more inclusive now than they were back then. With the influence of Western culture and social media, Filipinos and Filipinas alike now embrace their unique traits.
This helped many Filipinos of today to come out with their naturally diversified look.
Thus emerged the idea of the three beauty categories in the Philippines: Mestiza, Chinita, and Morena.
Mestizas, also referred to as tisays, often have eurocentric features. It’s fairly easy to tell mestizas apart from other Filipinas, since they often have mixed features, such as a sharp nose or colored eyes.
Chinitas bear a strong resemblance to East Asian beauties. They are mostly admired for their beautiful skin.
Morenas are considered the poster child of Filipina beauty. Though being light-skinned was the common standard of beauty, people are slowly considering Morenas to be the perfect example of what a true Filipina looks like.
But regardless of whether a Filipinas is categorized as Chinita, Morena, or Mestiza, one thing is for sure — Filipinas are absolutely gorgeous.
Why Filipinas Make Ideal Partners
Beautiful Filipinas are bound to catch the attention of others. Not only are they beautiful, but they are also practical and witty women who know how to work their way around society.
It’s easy to be drawn to a Filipina’s looks. What makes most men stay, however, is the fact that these women are empathetic, smart, and strong.
Whenever a Filipina finds herself in a bind, she utilizes all the resources she has. These women are self-sufficient and reliable when it comes to critical tasks.
Aside from being resourceful, Filipinas are also romantics at heart. When a Filipina loves someone, she dedicates herself to the relationship.
This is mainly the reason why most Filipino couples last long — it’s because they choose to remain faithful to each other.
Then again, they are very critical in choosing a partner. Filipinas admire men with good looks. But if that’s all they have to offer, they’ll be taking their search elsewhere.
Most Filipinas date with the intent to marry. They aspire to be in a relationship where both people have an unwavering love for each other.
Though there are many beautiful Filipinas out there, there’s no guarantee that they are the one for you.
You would have to figure out each other’s pet peeves, habits, and differences. The best way to find a Filipina online would be through international matchmaking sites.
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