#DalagaNa: This former child star is now a beauty queen
Who is she? Find out in this gallery.
Miss World Philippines
Isabelle de Leon is one of the candidates vying for Miss World Philippines 2019 title.
Isabelle de Leon
Isabelle de Leon, who appeared in 'Daddy Di Do Du' with Vic Sotto, has grown to become a beautiful and sexy lady.
Losing weight
Isabelle shared on Instagram her weight loss success. She posted, “I loved junk food. I got teased alot so I changed my diet and I exercise every now and then..its my First time to post a #progresspic I know I still have a lot of hard work to do. To myself and to all the kids out there, whatever it is you want to achieve.. Faith + Hardwork, You can do it!!”
"Soft and dangerous"
Isabelle claims, “If someone is cruel to you because of your soft disposition and generosity, respond to their poison with equal parts sweet honey, equal parts dangerous ferocity.”
Progress
Isabelle posted this photo with the caption "I used to get bullied before..I was fat, I had pimples and bushy eyebrows. But instead of stress eating, I started working out. I still have a long way to go. But remember kids, it's not a race. It's a journey! You can do it!"
Red
Isabelle has tried different hair colors, including this shade of red.
Crying
In her Instagram post last March 31, Isabelle talked about the recent progress of her physique. The actress/singer even admitted that she cried the very first time she worked out. She shared, "I cried on my first day at the gym. I was a teenager, I had no muscles, just fats. I was so frustrated 'cause I couldn't do the workout routines that [were] given to me by the trainer… It's alright to cry sometimes, but just as long as you don't give up! Winners never quit and quitters never win.”
Awards
Isabelle bagged the FAMAS Best Child Actress award in 2003 for her exemplary performance in the movie 'Magnifico' where she played a mentally-challenged kid.
