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Dyan Castillejo

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17778804691832-Composite.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza (left) and Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados. Photos from Instagram: @cjopiaza, @gazinii </div>Pageant veterans expressed strong confidence in <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/pageants-beauty-queens/2026/5/3/bea-millan-windorski-determined-to-win-ph-s-5th-miss-universe-title-1033">Bea Millan-Windorski</a> following her victory in Miss Universe Philippines 2026, citing her stage presence, consistency, and personal story as key factors in her triumph.Among those who weighed in was Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados, who served as one of the judges during the coronation night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.Ganados, who is <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/pageants-beauty-queens/2026/3/13/gazini-ganados-returns-to-global-stage-joins-ph-bets-in-inaugural-mgi-all-stars-1131">competing in the inaugural MGI All Stars pageant</a>, admitted that selecting a winner was no easy task given the caliber of this year&#x27;s candidates.&quot;All the ladies gave their best, and each of them has their strengths,&quot; she said. &quot;But there&#x27;s only one winner for Miss Universe, unfortunately. But fortunately, there are still other crowns.&quot;Asked what set Millan-Windorski apart, Ganados pointed to her commanding presence onstage.&quot;It&#x27;s really her striking poses and her aura that gave us the confidence that she has a chance to win in Puerto Rico,&quot; she explained.Ganados also highlighted the winner&#x27;s personal journey, noting the sacrifices she made in pursuit of the crown.&quot;Her story as a person who packed all her bags and put it into balikbayan boxes just to support the Philippines and its crown,&quot; she added.Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/health-beauty-fashion/2026/3/13/former-miss-grand-international-cj-opiaza-headlines-international-fashion-week-in-hawaii-1533">Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza</a> echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing Millan-Windorski&#x27;s consistency throughout the competition.&quot;I&#x27;ve seen her from day one… She was actually really, really consistent,&quot; Opiaza said, noting the strong field of candidates this year.With the Philippines set to compete on the Miss Universe stage once again, Opiaza expressed optimism about the country&#x27;s chances.&quot;I think the Philippines is going to have a good fight again for Miss Universe this year… the Filipina will shine, definitely,&quot; she said.Millan-Windorski is set to represent the country at the Miss Universe 2026 to be held in Puerto Rico later this year.

Pageant veterans expressed strong confidence in Bea Millan-Windorski following her victory in Miss Universe Philippines 2026, citing her stage presence, consistency, and personal story as key factors in her triumph.

Pageant veterans expressed strong confidence in Bea Millan-Windorski following her victory in Miss Universe Philippines 2026, citing her stage presence, consistency, and personal story as key factors in her triumph.

CJ Opiaza, Gazini Ganados back Bea Millan-Windorski's Miss Universe PH 2026 win

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CJ Opiaza, Gazini Ganados back Bea Millan-Windorski's Miss Universe PH 2026 win

Dyan Castillejo,

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Published May 04, 2026 03:41 PM PHT

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