Philippine bet aims for back-to-back win at Face of Beauty Int'l 2025

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November 30, 2025 | 10:15am

MANILA, Philippines — Face of Beauty Philippines 2025 Nikki Buenafe has departed for Taiwan just in time for the pre-pageant activities that has officially started last November 20.

During a send-off presscon at the Asian Pandan Cafê in Quezon City, the former Limgas na Pangasinan titleholder said that a back-to-back victory at the Face of Beauty International pageant is also possible after the recent feats in other pageants, such as Emma Tiglao's at the Miss Grand International 2025.

Buenafe aims for the Face of Beauty International crown to remain with the Philippines after Jeane Isabelle Bilasano won the title last year.

"However, a back-to-back victory is a real challenge. You need to put 200% energy to achieve it. But I also believe in destiny. I believe it is possible with prayers, hardwork, and a lot of luck to make it happen.

"Like what Ate Emma said, any undertaking should be profitable — because pageants are businesses too —  that's why we should marry the business with the advocacy and outreach aspect. I hope to bring the second back-to-back win to the ALV Pageant Center," Nikki told Philstar.com in an exclusive interview. 

The Face of Beauty International 2025 finals will be on November 30. 

Outgoing queen Jeane Isabelle Bilasano of the Philippines will crown her successor. Stay tuned!

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