READ: 'Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 5' congratulates Philippines' Maureen Wroblewitz

The hosts and contestants of Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 5 celebrated the victory of the 19-year-old Filipina-German beauty Maureen Wroblewitz as the newly-crowned Top Model of the season.

IN PHOTOS: Maureen Wroblewitz, the Pinay beauty who won Asia’s Next Top Model
 

Judges Cindy Bishop, Yu Tsai, and Pia Wurtzbach are very proud of the Philippines’ first win in the competition, especially it was a “well-deserved win.”
 

 

Congratulations my darling @mauwrob!!! You've defied all expectations on this competition. Well deserved! Go Philippines! I'm so proud of you!!! @asntm #asntm #asntm5 #ExpectTheUnexpected

A post shared by Cindy Sirinya Bishop (@cindysirinya) on Jun 28, 2017 at 6:51am PDT

 

Stunning. A well deserved win. A girl who was doubted for having the least modeling experience, for being soft spoken, for being one of the shortest girls in the competition and being called "just a pretty face". You have proven them all wrong and now YOU ARE Asia's Next Top Model. Congratulations, Maureen. You have taught us that even when the odds are against you, if your will power to win is strong, you can come out victorious. ???????? To Shikin, The first time I met you I saw myself in you. I know you are a fighter. You are a great learner and you have huge potential. And that distinct look! Wow. It's unmistakable. You've improved so much and I am sure you will do well in the industry. I am so sure of it. ???????? To Tu, please stop the hate guys.???? I DO NOT hate Tu. In fact I think she is beautiful, fierce and strong. She has a spirit that is hard to miss. If there were any misunderstandings from the fans thinking that I hate her, I'm sorry but that's not true. I love Vietnam. ???????? Congratulations to all the girls. You've all improved, I was so shocked to see how confident you all were at the finals. Now you are PROFESSIONAL MODELS. ???????? Thank you for tuning it to @asntm guys. I had fun during my part in the show and I hope to see all of again soon. I love you all! ???? - Pia????

A post shared by Pia Wurtzbach | Miss Universe (@piawurtzbach) on Jun 28, 2017 at 9:30pm PDT

Meanwhile, Maureen bested 13 other contestants who came from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and Taiwan, but they are as proud as the judges of the competition.
 
There’s also no bitterness with Malaysia’s Shikin and Vietnam’s Tu who were both in the Top 3.
 
The young Filipina might have faced a tough competition, but that didn’t stop her from gaining friends in the show.
 

 

Congratulations @mauwrob ! #expecttheunexpected #asntm #asntm5

A post shared by #shikingomez (@shikingomez) on Jun 28, 2017 at 7:54am PDT

 

And the winner is... Maureen ???????????? She's on my top 3 since the first week I was on the show, along together with Tu and Shikin as well. Somehow I just can feel it (maybe cause I have joined quite many competitions, and I can get the red string about the winner characteristic) . Anw, I could't be more proud of our lil sis @mauwrob and I'm so happy to meet and be friends with her at the very beginning. One reason why she is the winner is because of the kindness she has, she is so down to earth and she is very tough inside. The universe grant her the title not just because of what she can do in the modelling world, but everything matters. . She is very humble, never underestimate people, never try to bring people down and I think she will handle this winning as it's best. One lesson you can learn from her is if you want to win in your life (also in the life after) Be a good girl ???? Congrats #teamPhilipinnes, I know you've been waiting for this for 5 years ???? #asntm #asntm5 #teamTWNS ???? #teamMaureen #IndonesiaOnTOP ???? #PhilipinnesOnTOP #ExpectUnexpected

A post shared by Valerie Krasnadewi (@valerie.twns) on Jun 28, 2017 at 9:25am PDT

 

There a many reasons I am #teammaureen but I need not explain myself because @mauwrob knows, and that's all that matters. . . We live in an era where the previous stereotypes of what a model should be are being challenged, & what better way to welcome it in Asia than with a slightly more petite girl who has shown the potential to grow quick enough to match with her more senior & traditional counterparts. #onlylovenohate guys, she deserves this.

A post shared by Alicia Amin (@hangriii) on Jun 28, 2017 at 7:27am PDT

Congratulations, Maureen!