Katrina Llegado breaks 13-year Miss Supranational drought for PH
Miss Philippines Katrina Llegado was crowned Miss Supranational 2026 during the 17th edition of the pageant held in Poland on July 31 (August 1, Manila time), ending a 13-year drought for the country in the prestigious competition. Katrina, 28, of Taguig City, bested 66 other international candidates for the crown. This marked the second time the Philippines captured the crown in the pageant's history. She succeeded Eduarda Braum of Brazil. The first Miss Supranational titleholder from the Philippines was Mutya Johanna Datul, who won in Minsk, Belarus, in 2013. She was also the first Asian to win the crown. During the final Q&A, Katrina was asked, “Please tell us the moment you stopped trying to become the woman the world expected and started becoming the woman you’re really meant to be.” Katrina answered, “I always believe that we should never fit into a mold. We are perfectly imperfect. I am someone who struggles with perfection, but I’m here today doing my best and becomin...