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Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina. Medina/Instagram

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Maxine Medina thankful for 2024: 'It's been the year I found my greatest pride'

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1735530026713Maxine-Medina.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina. Medina/Instagram"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina. <em>Medina/Instagram </em></span></span></span> </div><p>Actress Maxine Medina feels blessed as she looks back on 2024, where she marked a significant life milestone. </p><p>The former Miss Universe Philippines took to Instagram to express her gratitude for the events of the past year as she encouraged her followers to &quot;take a moment to celebrate how far we&#x27;ve come.&quot;</p><p>She described 2024 as &quot;a year of growth, love, and countless lessons.&quot;</p><p>&quot;But above all, it&#x27;s been the year i found my greatest pride: my family and my son, Zeke,&quot; she shared.</p><p>&quot;From chasing dreams to embracing this beautiful journey of motherhood, every moment has been a blessing,&quot; she added.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEJ88qhzfTI/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A17253739.199999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Medina and her husband, Timmy Llana, welcomed their first child earlier this year. </p><p>She shared photos from their baby&#x27;s baptism last November.</p><p>Medina rose to fame after representing the Philippines in the 65th Miss Universe, where she finished in the Top 6. </p><p>After pageantry, she pursued a career in showbiz while continuing her work as a model. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2024/11/26/maxine-medina-s-baby-boy-zeke-gets-baptized-1408">Maxine Medina&#x27;s baby boy Zeke gets baptized</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/15/maxine-medina-gives-birth-to-baby-boy-856">Maxine Medina gives birth to baby boy</a></div>