IN PHOTOS: 15 times Maxine Medina made Filipinos proud
Miss Philippines Maxine Medina is a strong, empowered world-class Filipina.
Awardee
Having won the Miss Philippines title, she was recognized as a Woman of Style and Substance by People Asia Magazine.
Trainings
She trained hard and did her homework for the Miss Universe competition.
Advocacy
Earlier in her reign, Maxine supported the HIV/AIDS advocacy as it is at risk of being a full-blown epidemic in the country.
Cover girl
Did you know she is the first-ever Filipino to grace the cover of the luxury travelogue and magazine Xpedition Middle East?
Filipina
She is proud to be Pinay and even more proud to bring the Philippines to the international stage
Host delegate
She is a great host-candidate for being able to make her pageant sisters feel the Filipino warmth and hospitality.
Swimsuit
The 26-year-old model-beauty queen owned the stage as she walked down the runway in her swimwear.
Long gown
She did great in the preliminary round of the competition.
Herself
Confident Maxine was just being her quirky self in the 65th Miss Universe competition last January 30.
Top 6
She eventually placed at the Top 6 of the competition out of the 86 contestants.
