Arzen Rose Dulzura

Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City 2025 Zoe Honeyman’s boyfriend on her win: ‘I let her just shine for herself’

Article (news)

Push Team

<p>Australian businessman Joseph Ford, boyfriend of Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City 2025 Zoe Honeyman, expressed his pride in his girlfriend&#x27;s accomplishments following her victory at the recently concluded pageant at SM North EDSA Sky Dome.</p><p>For Joseph, who prefers to be called Joe and works in business while also studying, he enjoys taking a step back and allowing Zoe to fully embrace the spotlight on her own.</p><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:505px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1738998272960ENT-OD2(85).jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">SCREENGRAB FROM INTV </span></span></span></strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:505px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1738998313904ENT-OD2(84).jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">SCREENGRAB FROM INTV </span></span></span></div><p>“I let her just shine for herself. I take a step back, but I’m always going to be there for her, no matter what she does. She’s in the driver’s seat, and when she’s ready to go, I’ll be right with her,” he shared.</p><p>He also talked about how hard Zoe worked behind the scenes.</p><p>Joe went on, &quot;Obviously, you see a very refined version of Zoe, but what goes on behind the scenes is a lot of hard work, a lot of late nights. Just to see her dedication pay off today, it’s amazing. I think she just speaks for herself. All I can say is I’m incredibly proud, and I’m excited to see her up there. All her hard work paid off, so we’re very proud.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFk0-XsTKtU/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=754&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A3300606%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="834" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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>He also assured his beauty queen girlfriend that he will be back in the Philippines and be there every step of the way.</p><p>“I’m also based in Australia, but now I want to move to the Philippines. Absolutely, I’ll be back for everything. I want to stay by her side as much as I can. I love the Philippines,” he mentioned.</p><p>Meanwhile, Zoe’s sister, Bianca Honeyman, shared that to her, Zoe is more than just a beauty queen.</p><p>“She’s beautiful, she’s so incredibly supportive and disciplined. She’s been such a role model in everything she does and always gives credible advice. I couldn’t ask for a better sister,” Bianca said.</p><p>Bianca, who’s also based in Australia and currently studying there, flew in for the pageant, saying it was all worth it to witness her sister’s special moment.</p><p>&quot;I&#x27;m so incredibly proud of her. She&#x27;s been so resilient and brave throughout the entire process. I couldn’t be more proud of her; she’s so beautiful. I’m so excited and blessed to be here at this moment,&quot; Bianca shared.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEygoHgS2Gy/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=754&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A3273184%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="810" 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>Zoe Honeyman, who represented Barangay Tatalon, emerged victorious over nine other candidates in the Miss Universe Philippines Quezon City 2025 pageant.</p><p>The half-Filipina, half-Australian beauty also won six special awards, including Best in Evening Gown and Best in Swimsuit.</p><div><br/></div><p>—By Jemuel Tandoc</p>

<p>As Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City 2025 Zoe Honeyman celebrates her victory, her loved ones, including her boyfriend and sister, express how proud they are of her achievement.</p>

As Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City 2025 Zoe Honeyman celebrates her victory, her loved ones, including her boyfriend and sister, express how proud they are of her achievement.