IN PHOTOS: Meet Reins Mika, the first Filipina Digital Creator winner in Elite Model Look
Reins Mika had just become the first Filipina to win the Digital Creator Award at the 37th Elite Model Look (EML) World Final Competition.
The 21-year-old Fil-Chi model's victory was announced last January 31 (already Feberuary 1 in the Philippines).
Reins was one of the four winners in the prestigious international competition for models.
She was hailed as the female winner in the Digital Creator category, beating competitors from Italy and the United States.
Reins's victory means she will now have a top talent contract with one of the Elite World Group agencies.
Famous participants of past EML competitions include supermodels Cindy Crawford, Gisele Bundchen, Alessandra Ambrosio, and model-turned-actress Olga Kurylenko.
Other Filipina models and beauty queens have also joined the renowned modeling competition like Maria Patricia “Patty” Betita, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Kuku Trinidad.
In her Instagram post, Reins expressed happiness and gratitude over her EML win.
“A dream come true! I am the first Filipina to win the Elite Model Look World Final Competition in the Digital Category and representing my beautiful country - the Philippines. 🇵🇭 #EML37
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much to everyone who has supported me in this amazing 'virtual' journey 🇵🇭"
“Thank you to the entire EML team for an amazing 37th Elite Model Look World Final @juliahaart @marissasurmenkow @camerondallas @cocorocha @cocorochamodelcamp @itsdrewhunter and to the other mentors and contestants I've met along this journey!
“To my family - my mom (always my number 1 supporter) my sister, dad; @farahramos , friends, industry friends, supporters from all around the world especially the Philippines; and to God ( Isaiah 40:31; Joshua 1:9; Philippians 4:13)🏻
“And I'm extremely excited to be part of the @elitemodelworld family! This is definitely just the beginning... (Proverbs 31:25)”
Get to know more about Reins Mika, the latest Pinay to make a mark in the international modeling scene in the gallery below.
Reins Mika
At only 21-years-old, Filipina model Reins Mika is the first Filipina model to win the Digital Creator Award at the 37th Elite Model Look World Final Competition.
Filipina model
If you think you've seen Reins Mika somewhere before, you're definitely right, because she has appeared in a number of ad campaigns, magazines, and runway shows.
Dove commercial
Reins Mika has appeared in one of Dove's beauty campaigns, both in print and TV commercial.
Runway model
Here's a photo of Reins Mika in 2019, when she closed Human's show for the second day of Bench Fashion Week.
EML challenge
This is Reins Mika's second challenge for the EML competition that she shot in her own powder room at home. Part of her caption reads, “V proud of this can't believe I shot this at home in my powder room, credits to my mom and sis for helping me out haha)”
K-pop or K-drama star material
It's undeniable how Reins Mika's chinita looks could make her pass as a K-Pop star or K-Drama actress.
High ponytail
Reins Mika can even effortlessly rock a high ponytail, similar to Sandara Park's hair in 2NE1's 'Lollipop' music video.
Beauty trends
Reins Mika also pulled off the white eyeliner trend made popular by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande in their 'Rain on Me' music video.
Natural beauty
Even without makeup or even when she's just casually eating a chocolate cake, Reins Mika looks effortlessly fresh and pretty.
Blonde bombshell
It's also amazing how versatile Reins MIka's looks are. One minute she's a cute chinita, then she turns into a blonde bombshell the next.
Red hair, don't care!
Reins Mika can also pass as an Asian Black Widow.
Crazy Rich Asian vibe
The Fil-Chi model can definitely give Constance Wu a run for her money as Rachel Wu.
BTS Army
It seems like Reins Mika is into K-Pop. She shared this 'Dynamite' inspired look on Instagram and also a dance cover to go with it.
Halloween costume
She dressed up as a shooting star for Halloween in 2019, and she does look like a star in every sense of the word.
Proud Filipina
Reins Mika is certainly one proud Filipina and she looks absolutely fabulous in this peacock inspired modern Filipiñana.
Graceful
Reins Mika is one lucky girl because she can marry two of the things she loves in her profession: dance and modeling. Her gracefulness as a ballerina is evident in most of her photos.
