What is ‘authentic’ Filipino identity? New Miss Universe Philippines’ win reignites debate
The Philippines has crowned its newest Miss Universe candidate, Bea Millan-Windorski, with the country – known for its penchant for beauty pageants – preparing to send its latest representative to the global competition in November.
The 23-year-old, who grew up in Wisconsin in the United States and is a history and international relations graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, stood out among seven final candidates last weekend with her winning answer.
Asked why the Philippines was...