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Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson is interviewed by Ganiel Krishnan on "Oh My Gan." Daniel Jacob, ABS-CBN News 

Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson is interviewed by Ganiel Krishnan on "Oh My Gan."

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Asia Rose Simpson

Ganiel Krishnan

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775061661580asiarosesimpson-4331.jpg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson is interviewed by Ganiel Krishnan on &quot;Oh My Gan.&quot; Daniel Jacob, ABS-CBN News " width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson is interviewed by Ganiel Krishnan on &quot;Oh My Gan.&quot; <em>Daniel Jacob, ABS-CBN News </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- Behind Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson’s successful pageant journey is a support system she proudly calls her own family. </p><p>In an interview on “Oh My Gan,” Simpson opened up about how deeply involved her parents and siblings have been in shaping her as a beauty queen, performer, and young woman. </p><p>“It’s really a family business,” Simpson said.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/pageants-beauty-queens/2026/2/4/qc-s-bet-asia-rose-simpson-wins-miss-world-philippines-2026-0902">READ: Asia Rose Simpson of QC wins Miss World Philippines 2026</a></div><p>The 18-year-old queen shared that her father has played one of the biggest roles in her pageant journey, from introducing her and her siblings to pageantry at a young age to helping her prepare for competition. </p><p>“He always told us that we were going to be queens one day,” she said of her father. “He’s very discerning and he sees things that other people don’t.” </p><p>According to Simpson, her father is considered the “pageant expert” in their household, having studied pageants for years and guided them through the small but important details of competition. </p><p>During the Miss World Philippines journey, she said her father was even the one steaming clothes in the early hours of the morning and teaching them lessons he had picked up from years of watching pageants. </p><p>“He would be the one doing the clothes, he would be steaming them at 3 in the morning,” she said. </p><p>Simpson however clarified a viral claim that her father did her makeup during coronation night, saying it was not true. </p><p>“Fake news ‘yon,” she said with a laugh.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/pageants-beauty-queens/2026/3/26/miss-world-2026-pageant-to-be-held-in-vietnam-1205">READ: Miss World 2026 pageant to be held in Vietnam</a></div><p>Instead, Simpson said they hired a professional makeup artist for major events like the coronation night, while she usually does her own makeup for most appearances. </p><p>Her mother, meanwhile, took charge of helping her prepare for interviews and question-and-answer portions. </p><p>“She was my Q&amp;A coach and interview coach,” Simpson said. “She was the one who helped me formulate different answers.” </p><p>Even her siblings played key roles in her campaign. Simpson shared that one sister helps manage social media content, while another assists her with pasarela training. </p><p>Her family’s teamwork reflects the close-knit dynamic they have built through years of homeschooling, ministry work, and performing together. </p><p>“All four of us are homeschooled,” Simpson said, adding that she has been homeschooled nearly her entire life. </p><p>Far from limiting her, Simpson said homeschooling gave her the flexibility to explore dance, gymnastics, auditions, and competitions that helped boost her confidence and social skills. </p><p>She also described her upbringing as unique. Born in Hobbs, New Mexico, Simpson moved to the Philippines when she was six months old and grew up in Roxas City, Capiz before later moving to Quezon City in 2017. </p><p>Her family serves in ministry and previously ran a church in Capiz before moving into outreach and humanitarian work, often using sports, dance, and the arts to connect with communities.</p><p> “We preach the gospel through the arts such as dance,” she said. </p><p>That strong spiritual foundation, Simpson said, continues to shape the way she handles both public life and private challenges. </p><p>As she prepares for the international Miss World competition, Simpson said her family remains her camp, her training team, and her support system. </p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>WATCH the whole interview:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EryjXpLB0qs?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Behind Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson’s successful pageant journey is a support system she proudly calls her own family.</p>

Behind Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson’s successful pageant journey is a support system she proudly calls her own family.

Triumph in Miss World PH 2026 is 'family business,' says Asia Rose Simpson

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Triumph in Miss World PH 2026 is 'family business,' says Asia Rose Simpson

Ganiel Krishnan,

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Published April 02, 2026 06:30 PM PHT

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