Awra Briguella happily shared a new milestone with her followers.
Photo: Awra Briguela/Instagram
In a lengthy Instagram post, Awra announced that she joined the University of the East’s Hiyas ng Silangan 2025, where she won as first runner-up. This also marked her first time participating in a beauty pageant.
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“1st runner up for a first timer not bad at all. I couldn’t be prouder of myself, knowing I only had three days to prepare for this pageant. Honestly, I was scared at first. I had zero experience in pageantry, but I still chose to join because I wanted my advocacy to be heard, loud and clear, straight from me,” she wrote as she gave fans a glimpse of her stunning looks from the pageant.
She also shared that her advocacy is anti-bullying, having experienced it firsthand and wanting to “build a world where kindness wins.”
“I’ve been judged. I’ve been bullied. Yet here I am standing stronger, prouder, and louder. I am living proof that no amount of bullying can silence a brave heart. My advocacy is to stop bullying, both online and offline, because every person deserves to be respected, accepted, and loved. Let’s use our voices not to hurt, but to heal. Together, we can build a world where kindness wins,” she said.
“I know what it feels like to be silenced that’s why I now speak for those who can’t. Silencing the bullies starts with speaking up for yourself. I’m not here to fight with words, I’m here to let my story silence every bully who once doubted me,” she added.
The comedian also remarked that despite having only three days of preparation, she was able to find her “true purpose.”
“At first, it was hard to accept the result being so close to the crown. But then I realized my true purpose in joining this pageant. I’ve always believed that everything happens for a reason and if it’s meant for me, it will be. Now that it’s finally sinking in, I can proudly say, I did that. In just three days of preparation, I made it happen and I couldn’t have done it without my amazing team.”
The 21-year-old actress also penned a heartfelt message for herself: “To myself I just want to say, I am so, so proud of you. You are strong, talented, and brave. Please stop doubting yourself, because you were born to win. You are unique, beautiful, and smart and you deserve every bit of love and light coming your way.”
She shared more glimpses of her pageant looks in a separate Instagram post.
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“It’s her first pageant, but she’s walking like she’s done this forever. When the light hits her just right, you just know, she’s the moment,” she captioned her post.
She also shared a 23-minute vlog about her first pageant.
Watch the full video below:
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