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Charo Santos shares photos from her beauty queen days

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<p>Veteran actress Charo Santos recently took a trip down memory lane, sharing throwback photos from her beauty queen days over five decades ago. In an Instagram post, Charo uploaded photos from 1969 when she was crowned Miss Calapan.</p><p>“A little throwback on my days as Ms. Calapan 1969-70, I am flooded with memories of a time when everything felt possible,” Charo reminisced in her caption. “From representing my town and meeting new people, each moment was a story in itself. The late Robert Arevalo and his better-half Ms. Barbara Perez came to Calapan to crown me. I’m so glad I was able to keep the photos—peep Charo in the &#x27;60s.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7SrPZ9CpbF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2216754.799999997%2C%22ls%22%3A2216455.899999991%2C%22le%22%3A2216743.599999994%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Fellow actors and fans were quick to shower Santos with praise. Actress Iza Calzado commented, “Beautiful! So regal and poised! ❤️❤️❤️”</p><p>Charo’s journey didn’t stop there. In 1976, she was named Miss Baron Travel Girl,  a title that further cemented her place in the public eye. Her beauty queen experiences were just the beginning of a multifaceted career in the entertainment industry.</p><p>Charo eventually transitioned into acting, becoming an award-winning actress known for her versatility and depth. Her career took another significant turn as she moved into executive roles at ABS-CBN, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the network&#x27;s direction. She also became the beloved host of the Saturday primetime show, <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/maalaalamokaya"><em><strong>Maalaala Mo Kaya</strong></em></a>.</p><p>Currently, Charo is one of the stars of the hit series <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo"><em><strong>FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo</strong></em></a>. Additionally, she is filming for an upcoming movie with Dingdong Dantes, showcasing her enduring presence in the industry.</p><p>Charo’s Instagram post is more than just a trip down memory lane; it is a testament to her remarkable journey from a small-town beauty queen to a powerhouse in Philippine entertainment.</p><div><br/></div><p>— By Samantha Prats</p>