In the beauty-obsessed world of pageants, Filipino beauty queens stand tall, admired for their elegance, intelligence, advocacies, and polished personas. But let’s hit pause and rewind. Before they graced the stage, these queens were regular folks navigating puberty, awkward stages, and everything in between.
While some beauty queens embrace their journey, others keep their past hidden, leaving us to wonder why their appearance transformed between pageants. The whispers of curiosity linger – why did they look a certain way in 2011 and then seemingly morph into a different version a few years later?
Enter Rabiya Mateo, the newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020, who faced the heat when her old yearbook photos surfaced online. In response to the bashers, she held her head high and said, “Stop calling me ugly. If that is how you view things, maybe then it is your soul that needs surgery.”
In the realm of beauty queens, it’s not just about the glamour; it’s about resilience and owning every part of the journey, even the less glossy chapters. Here’s to celebrating the beauty queens who embrace their past, flaws and all, and those like Kylie Verzosa who confidently shut down the noise. After all, true beauty radiates from within.
Let’s dive into Kylie’s transformation! She used to be one of the most beautiful faces in Bb. Pilipinas – like, timeless beauty level. But every time we see her now, it’s like we can’t quite put our finger on what’s changed, aside from the obvious lip fillers.
She’s looking so different; she had this princess vibe before, and now… I don’t know, and she seems a bit more on the Kardashian side. Still pretty, of course, just not like before, I guess. Have you noticed how beauty standards in pageants have shifted over time? Hold on, let’s dig a bit into her past.
How Was Her Early Life and Education?
Kylie Fausto Verzosa’s journey started in Baguio, Philippines, under the tender care of her Filipino parents, Ari and Racquel Verzosa. High school led her through the halls of Saint Louis University, and later, she earned her stripes with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the Ateneo de Manila University.
In one chapter of her life, Kylie traded textbooks for a chalkboard, stepping into the shoes of a preschool teacher. But that was just the beginning of her story. She came out as a strong advocate for mental health, diving into the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation’s mission to spread awareness about depression and suicide.
Driven by a passion to make a difference, Kylie did not stop there, not at all. She went on to create Mental Health Matters, an online support group providing emotional support to those battling depression, anxiety disorders, and various mental health challenges. It’s not just talk; she walks the walk.
Beyond the classroom and advocacy work, Kylie strutted her stuff as a member of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines, conquering both the ramp and print modeling scenes.
Kylie Verzosa Before and After Her College Girl Days
Kylie’s story is pretty amazing – she’s the sixth Filipino to snatch up the Miss International title. But you know what’s even more impressive? Before all the glitz and glamour, she was hustling through college at the Ateneo de Manila University, majoring in Business Management with a side in Marketing.
Picture this: a college student juggling textbooks and runway shows. Yep, that was Kylie. She rocked the modeling scene to pay her own way through college, and she even had a gig with the Professional Models Association of the Philippines. Fashion-forward and hardworking – talk about a winning combo!
But Kylie was not just about the runway. not at all. She rolled up her sleeves and took on a whole different role as a preschool teacher. And that is not all – she dove deep into the world of mental health advocacy.
Volunteering for the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, Kylie became a force to reckon with in spreading awareness about suicide and depression. And guess what? She didn’t stop there. She went on to set up the Mental Health Matters organization.
From the college grind to the crown, Kylie’s journey is one for the books. Today, she’s not just a beauty queen; she’s also making waves as an actress.
And that’s not all – she’s rocking it as a brand ambassador and events host, showing the world there’s more to her than meets the eye. Cheers to Kylie – a true queen on and off the stage!
