Mariel de Leon gave it all and has no regrets in Miss International Competition

Mariel de Leon gave it all and has no regrets in Miss International Competition

To represent the Philippines on an International stage with 69 other women was something I never thought would be possible for me before! What a feat. 💕 Thank you Lord for this wonderful and unforgettable experience! As tiring and taxing as it was at times, I enjoyed every moment and I will keep it in my heart forever. Thank you to my supporters (both in the PH and around the world for all the wonderful messages) filled with so much love and support! Thank you to my mentors for guiding me and supporting me since 2013. Thank you to my family and close friends for loving me sooo much and for being my rock(s) haha. I’m so proud of how far I’ve come, how hard I fought and how much I grew & transformed! Strong, empowered, and brave is the new sexy. 🖤 I still have my Miss International Philippines crown and now I can push my limits even more as to what else I can achieve and give to my fellow Filipinos! 👑 "I know that every time I step on the stage it's a real gift, so I try not to take it for granted, and I try to make it an experience that the public can really participate in." I gave my all and I know I did amazing therefore I have no regrets! To God be ALL the glory! 🙏🏻

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The daughter of screen veterans Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong failed to make it to the Top 15.
Candidates from Curacao, Venezuela, Slovakia, United Kingdom, Ghana, Honduras, Japan, Ecuador, Finland, Laos, Indonesia, Panama, Thailand, Australia, and South Africa made it to the Top 15.

It took De Leon two tries in Binibining Pilipinas before getting the opportunity to represent the Philippines in Miss International.
She was hoping for a back-to-back win for the Philippines. Her predecessor, Kylie Verzosa, is the reigning titleholder.

Kevin Lilliana of Indonesia, was crowned Miss International 2017.