Bea Gomez
LIMANG araw na ang nakararaan buhat nang manalong Miss Universe 2021 si Beatrice Luigi Gomez ng Cebu City ngunit hindi pa rin siya makapaniwalang naiuwi na niya ang inaasam na korona.
Nitong Lunes lang siya nag-post sa kanyang Instagram account na kamakailan lang nag-sink in sa kanya ang pagkapanalo at pinasalamatan ang lahat ng nakasama niya sa kanyang pageant journey.
Ipinost ni Beatrice o Bea ang larawan niya nang manalo nu’ng Oct. 1 at ang caption niya ay, “BREAKING BARRIERS… No words can describe the pride and honor that I’ve been blessed with, from being a delegate tasked to represent my home, Cebu City, to being an ambassador and servant leader of my beloved country, Philippines.
“I am indebted to the people who rallied with me in my causes and in my journey to represent my community and to shed light in the diversity of women.
“Thank you to the people who never doubted my potential and saw the value of what I’m capable of, my family, @beabiesofficial, @originmanagement, Mommy @furneamato, my AP @svenchua, my @binibiningcebu family, SHS-B Batch 85, the Local Government of Cebu City, Councilor @dhonts7, and the Rotary and Rotaract Club of Metro Mandaue 2006.”
At bilang Philippine Marine reservist ay hindi niya nakalimutan ang mga nakasama niya noong nasa training siya na lumabas na rito sa BANDERA noong Oktubre 2 ang mga larawang nakauniporme siya.
“I am grateful as well to the entire Naval Reserve Center of Eastern Visayas and the 82nd Marine Battalion Reserve for giving me the platform to fulfill my passion for community development and service and for sharing with me the values and discipline of the Armed Forces,” aniya pa.
At siyempre pinasalamatan din niya ang nag-train sa kanya sa pangunguna ni Jonas Gaffud, “Thank you to my @aces_and_queens family for giving me a home when I needed one and for nurturing me during my preparations.
“I am most grateful to the entire @themissuniverseph organization headed by Miss @supsupshamcey, Mama @jonasempire.ph, Sir @voltairetayag, and the rest of the handlers and crew for taking care of us in the most challenging weeks that we’ve been through. I am as well grateful to the Local Government of Clark, @hiltonclarksunvalley, Province of Bohol, Governor Art Yap, and @henannresortbohol for allowing us to stage this prestigious celebration and for ensuring our safety for the entire duration of the competition.
“Through the effort, patience, and discipline of everyone involved we were able to surpass every obstacle there was to continue the yearly tradition of celebrating the strength of every phenomenal woman in our country.
“Lastly, all the praise to my Creator for showing me the path I’m meant to take despite my doubts and fears HE made His way for me to trust myself and to trust in His plans for His greater glory.
“Gihigugma ko ang akong nasud nga Pilipinas and everything I do from this day on will be for you (Philippine flag emoji),” aniya pa.
Bumuhos naman ang pagbati kay Beatrice mula sa netizens na karamihan ay kababayan niya sa Cebu City at sa kapwa niya beauty queens sa pangunguna ni 2018 Miss Eco International at movie actress na si Thia Thomalia, 2019 Binibining Pilipinas Universe Gazini Ganados, Wynwyn Marquez na unang representative ng Pilipinas bilang Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas, Miss Universe Philippines 2021 finalist Maureen Wroblewitz, 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach at 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray.
Sabi ni Catriona, “Congratulations Bea! You’re still in the running to be the next top model. Pack your bags cause we’re going to Israel!”