Stellar support for PH bet
SHE may not have won the coveted Miss Universe crown on Monday, but Rachel Peters definitely won the hearts, not just of rabid Filipino pageant fans, but of local celebrities as well.
As such, congratulatory messages for her notable Top 10 finish in the pageant— dubbed “The Oscars” of beauty contests— abounded on social media.
“Making it to the top 10 is such a feat! You were gorgeous @ rachelpetersx. Congratulations to our # MissUniverse # Philippines” actress- host Anne Curtis shared among her 10- million followers via @ annecurtissmith.
Rachel Peters you did so well Miss Universe
TV host Bianca Gonzalez- Intal wrote using her Twitter account @ iamsuperbianca, which has 6.8- million followers.
Her sisters in pageantry— Peters’ fellow beauty queens— were especially emotional in their messages.
“Still slow clap for Rachel with standing ovation. You brought the Philippines together for almost a week. Miss Universe
You made us proud,
2010 Miss Universe 4th runner up Venus Raj wrote.
“Congratulations Rachel we are still very proud!!! Eight years in a row of making the cut!” Miss Universe 2014 semi- finalist Mary Jean Lastimosa also wrote.
“Rachel Peters already won our hearts! Rachel! Still our Miss Universe. Thank you for representing our country with beauty and a heart. We love you!” current titlist, Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco shared.
“Congratulations Rachel Peters! You did amazing in representing our country! TV host- ac- tress and 1993 Miss World 2nd Princess Ruffa Gutierrez (@ iloveruffag) wrote. Still from the world of showbiz and politics, the following joined in on the outpouring of congratulations: “We are proud of you #MsPhilippines #RachelPeters” OPM icon Ogie Alcasid simply noted. “Rachel Peters! You united the entire Philippines and the Filipino people! You are still a winner!!! # MissUniverse # Philippines” singing champion Jed Madela wrote using his Twitter account. “So proud of you, @ rachel_ Petersx! Thanks for showing the universe the beauty of the Modern Filipina! # WearTheCrown # Philippines # MissUniverse” West End and Broadway star Rachelle Ann Go proclaimed. “Congrats to @ rachelpetersx for representing us! Congrats also to Miss South Africa! And to all the beautiful and confident women. You girls make us proud” model- actress- singer Solenn Heussaff, also teased as Peters’ twin sister, wrote on Twitter. “Thank you for representing the country well, Rachel! Proud of you!!” actress Jodi Sta. Maria (@ JodiStaMaria) noted. Finally, even Senator Grace Poe commended Peters. “You were a portrait of beauty and perseverance on stage, and gave the pageant your best. With or without the crown, you already have won the hearts of the Filipinos! #MissUniverse #Philippines”
The 26-yearold's winning form