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Meet Dia Mate, the beauty queen girlfriend of JK Labajo

By Aaron Brennt Eusebio, Karen Juliane Crucillo

Published On: July 25, 2024, 03:52 PM

Updated On: February 10, 2025, 03:46 PM

Deanna Marie Remulla Maté was crowned as the 2025 Reina Hispanoamericana at the live coronation in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on February 9.

The beauty queen first tried her luck in Miss Universe Philippines 2024, where she failed to place in the top 20. However, she won Miss Cream Silk and placed in the top five finalists in the swimsuit challenge.

Dia is also the girlfriend of musician Juan Karlos. In fact, aside from being a beauty queen, Dia is also a singer-songwriter. Together, they produced Dia's song 'Ocean of Emotion.'

Get to know more about her in this gallery:

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Dia Maté

Deanna Marie Maté, or Dia Maté, is a Filipina beauty queen from Cavite.

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Remulla family

Dia came from the Remulla political family. She is the granddaughter of current Justice Secretary Boying Remulla.

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Miss World Philippines 2024

Dia recently competed at the Miss World Philippines 2024 where she won sponsor awards such as Miss 9Young-Basic, Miss Aqua Boracay, Miss Bagin, Miss Bench Active, and Miss ProCap.

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Miss World's Fast-track events

Dia was also the winner in several fast-track events of the competition in sports and Miss Charity.

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Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2024

Dia placed in the Top 10 of Miss World Philippines 2024. After the coronation, she was appointed as Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2024.

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Reina Hispanoamericana 2024

Dia will represent the Philippines at the Reina Hispanoamericana 2024.

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Miss Universe Philippines 2024

Before Miss World Philippines 2024 pageant, Dia first competed at Miss Universe Philippines 2024, where she was awarded Miss Cream Silk and was a Top 5 finalist in the swimsuit challenge.

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Singer-songwriter

Aside from being a beauty queen, Dia is also a singer-songwriter. In fact, she co-produced her album titled 'Ocean of Emotion' with boyfriend and fellow musician, Juan Karlos "JK' Labajo.

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Nature

When not wearing heels, Dia wears hiking shoes as someone who loves nature.

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Travel

Dia also loves traveling and experience what the world has to offer.

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Nangangamba

In 2020, Dia starred in the music video of Zack Tabudlo's song 'Nangangamba.'

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Photo by: diaxmate (IG)

Spotify RADAR Artist

In 2022, Dia Maté was recognized as one of the music industry's promising talents when she was featured in Spotify RADAR, a program dedicated to discovering new artists.

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Photo by: diaxmate (IG)

Ganda Gandahan

Dia Maté released a synth-pop banger, "Ganda Gandahan" in December 2024. She also released a music video for her new song, which encourages empowerment and confidence.

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Photo by: diaxmate (IG)

Ikaw Ang Pinili Ko

Singer-songwriter Dia Maté released a feel-good track, "Ikaw Ang Pinili Ko", on January 17. Her new single is a love letter to her boyfriend, Juan Karlos Labajo.

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Photo by: diaxmate (IG)

Reina Hispanoamericana 2025

Dia Maté was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on February 9. She became the second Filipina to win the title, following Winwyn Marquez.

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dita mate,deanna marie remulla mate,juan karlos labajo,jk labajo,beauty queen

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