By ROBERT R. REQUINTINA
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A FORMER “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate is the country’s official candidate to the Miss Global 2019 pageant.
Riza Santos is no stranger to pageantry.
Santos represented Canada in Miss Earth in 2006, Miss World in 2011, and Miss Universe in 2013.
“Her extreme pageant experience would work well to her advantage when she competes once again,” said Miss Global Philippines Pageant Director and CEO Pauline Laping.
The Filipino-Canadian beauty is happy with the opportunity.
“I am very honored to have been chosen to represent the Philippines in the Miss Global competition. I will definitely do my very best in the competition and hopefully, win the first Miss Global crown for the Philippines,” said Santos, during a recent meet-and-greet event.
Miss Global Foundation chair Rizza Lao is confident with Santos’ chances.
“She is articulate, intelligent and confident. We are confident that she will continue our successful streak in Miss Global,” said Lao.
The Miss Global 2019 pageant finals will be held in Oaxaca, Mexico Jan. 18 next year.
