Katrina Llegado wears Ibong Adarna-inspired national costume for Miss Reina Hispanoamericana 2020

Philippine bet Katrina Llegado took inspiration from the mythical bird Ibong Adarna for her national costume in Miss Reina Hispanoamericana 2020.

On Instagram, Miss World Philippines released the official photos of Katrina looking fierce in green and yellow as she sported the feathery bodysuit.

A magnificent headdress and bejeweled top completed the look.

 

 

 

 

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The Ibong Adarna inspired national costume of Katrina Llegado (@katllegado) for the Reina Hispanoamericana 2020. Ibong Adarna is more than just a legendary conquest in Philippine folklore. The Adarna's song is a song of nature and is believed to cure any illness. "I chose to be the Adarna because I believe its story reaffirms the importance of nature in our lives. By embodying the Adarna, I hope to be a living reminder that we all bear the responsibility to take care of the environment not just as a member of the Hispanic community but as a citizen of the world." - @katllegado National Costume: @verygathercole Custom shoes: @bragaisjojo Hair: @iammjrone Makeup: @missnatemakeup Styling: @dommoreno_ Photographer: @rojmiguel #KatReina #KatrinaLlegado #RHA2020 #ReinaHispanoamericana2020 #MissFilipinas #AcesAndQueens updates from @aces_and_queens

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Jan 29, 2020 at 9:10pm PST

More than being just a legendary conquest in Philippine folklore, the Ibong Adarna was a mythical creature whose songs could cure any kind of illness, the post read.

"I chose to be the Adarna because I believe its story reaffirms the importance of nature in our lives. By embodying the Adarna, I hope to be a living reminder that we all bear the responsibility to take care of the environment not just as a member of the Hispanic community but as a citizen of the world," Katrina was quoted as saying.

Katrina will be competing in the prestigious pageant on February 8, Saturday, in Bolivia.

She is hoping to be the second Filipina to win the Reina Hispanoamericana title, after Winwyn Marquez took home the crown in 2017.

—Angelica Y. Yang/JCB, GMA News