Marvelous Megan

Megan Young (Photo from Reuters)

Megan Young’s win as Miss World 2013 has seemingly invigorated the country, banishing, if only for a little while, thoughts about various ills and controversies that have mired the archipelago in gloom for some time now.

Indeed, by winning the elusive crown, Young has not only made Pinoys stand tall and proud anew, she has allowed for a bit of sunshine following numerous storms that have wreaked havoc on the republic.

A Big Honor

Young is set to be recognized by Congress with Leyte Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez already filing a resolution to honor the beauty queen.

Romualdez cited Young’s win as a landmark achievement for the country.

The resolution is supported by the independent minority bloc which includes former president and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco, Buhay partylist Representative Lito Atienza, actress and Cavite Representative Lani Mercado-Revilla among others.

Proud Mom

Young’s mother, Vicki, was only too happy of her daughter’s success relating how she cried seeing her daughter being crowned.

“Sabi niyang ganyan ‘Maraming salamat po sa aking mga kababayan.’ Eh, alam mong di naman siya ganyan kadalas magsalita ng Tagalog, (tapos) unang-una niyang sinabi ‘yun noong ipinatong ‘yung korona sa kanya, doon ako umiyak,” she told “TV Patrol.”

The Young matriarch who flew to Bali, Indonesia to lend support to her daughter admitted that she along with the beauty queen’s siblings Victor and Lauren were emotional when they met with Megan backstage after the coronation.

“Ang una pong nabanggit ni Megan: ‘Mommy I miss you!’ Doon pa lang naiyak na po ako. Ang tagal ko po kasi siyang tinitingnan sa stage, sabi ko: ‘Ang lapit-lapit mo, nandiyan ka lang pero parang di naman kita mayakap,” she recalled.

Beautiful Baby

Asked if she expected the win, the Young matriarch shared how, when Megan was born, all the nurses at the hospital told her that hers was the most beautiful baby in the nursery.

“Pinuri po siya ng buong ospital,” she said.

Zero Love Life

The matriarch related in the same interview that her daughter always finds time for her studies, family and friends despite her busy schedule as model and actress.

Lauren herself attests in a separate report on GMA News that it was her sister who supported her schooling prior to her joining show business.

Asked if her daughter is currently in a relationship, Vicki answered in the negative refuting suggestions that Megan is exclusively dating model-actor Mikael Daez.

“Magkakabarkada lang naman po sila. I don’t think there is a commitment there… Wala naman po kasi halos lagi ko silang nakakasama,” Vicki said.

Queen of Twitterverse

A good number of celebrities congratulated Megan on Twitter following her win including Miss World 1993 Second Princess Ruffa Gutierrez.

“Blessing in disguise that she wasn’t accepted at Binibining Pilipinas Our very first Miss World!! Well deserved!” Gutierrez posted via the micro-blogging site.

“Congratulations, @meganbata! Beauty, brains and heart! The perfect person to represent! We are so proud of you!!!” singer Jed Madela said.

Former beauty queen Miriam Quiambao posted, “Congrats @Meganbata!!! We’re proud of you!!!”

Other celebrities who greeted the new Miss World include Anne Curtis, Maxene Magalona, Bianca Gonzales, Xian Lim, Georgina Wilson, Denise Laurel, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Elmo Magalona, Rocco Nacino, Andi Eigenmann, Kean Cipriano, Iya Villania and Chris Tiu.

She’s The One

Cory Quirino, national director of Miss World Philippines, revealed in a report on Bomboradyo that days before coronation night, she already had an inkling that Megan would bag the crown, noting how the 23-year-old made a big impression on the judges.

According to Quirino, Megan made jaws drop when she arrived at the Miss World headquarters in Indonesia with most if not all of the judges immediately inquiring about her. There and then Quirino said, some judges have apparently decided that “she’s the one.”

Never In Her Wildest Dreams

Megan herself, however, still cannot believe that she is the first Filipina to be crowned Miss World.

Via a post on the Miss World Philippines Facebook page, Young shared: “Seems like only yesterday that I was flying out to Bali, Indonesia to represent the Philippines and show the world what I had. And now, at the foot of my bed, I see the Miss World sash. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine to be in this position. Never did I think of myself to be worthy of such an honor. But the paths I’ve chosen have proven me wrong.”

The “early favorite” at the pageant – besting 126 candidates from all over the world – is hopeful that she will fulfill her duties with aplomb.

“This year will be an amazing one. I can already feel the good vibes and positive energy and I can’t wait to start planning for things so that you can witness my journey as well,” she added.

Young went on to recognize her supporters and her critics.

“Thank you for the happiness, thank you for the tears, thank you for the heart to heart talks, thank you for the heartbreak, thank you for the hugs, thank you for being mean to me, thank you for understanding, thank you for misunderstanding, thank you for caring, thank you for not giving a damn, thank you for the love and affection. Thank you, thank you, thank you,” she wrote.

The newly crowned Miss World also hopes that her win will serve as an inspiration to fellow Filipinos.

“Maraming salamat sa mga Pilipino na sumuporta. Mahal na mahal ko kayo. Sana maging inspirasyon ako sa inyo. Samahan niyo ako sa aking lakbay bilang Miss World 2013,” she said. “This isn’t the end of the journey. It is only the beginning.”

Young is currently in London to attend a charity gala as part of her duties. She is set to return to the Philippines in eight days.

Marvelous Megan

Source: Mb.com.ph (October 01, 2013 at 04:51PM)

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