Katrina Dimaranan admitted she was hurt when she did not win the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 crown last Sept. 30.
On Instagram Oct. 2, Dimaranan wrote: "Just like many of you, I am also hurt, but the hurt I feel right now is part of the process and my joy of knowing I left my heart out on that stage and gave my absolute best, defeats that pain."
The American-Filipino beauty queen said she gave her best during the finals, but it seems God has other plans.
"I aimed for my ultimate dream, but achieving that dream was not part of His ultimate plan for me," she said.
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Beatrice Luigi Gomez, an openly gay model from Cebu City, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2021 in the Province of Bohol last Thursday night. Dimaranan placed second when she won Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2021.
Dimaranan who represented Taguig City believes that everything happens for a reason.
"I may not know or understand what the reason is for this is yet, but I know in time I will," she said.
Dimaranan added: "I can’t wait to see what else He has in store for me, but I am ready, and I am fearless."
Her full post on IG:
The last two months leading up to today as I am finally able to write this, has been an experience and journey of a lifetime ?✨ And I would not change one thing about my Miss Universe Philippines journey. It has tested me, challenged me, but ultimately brought out the best in me. ❤️ I aimed for my ultimate dream, but achieving that dream was not part of His ultimate plan for me.
"And as they say “It’s not about the destination, but the journey.” I gained new sisters and memories that I will keep with me forever and one day share with my children ? and I’ve received so many messages of love and support and how I’ve personally inspired so many of you with my journey and that truly makes my heart happy because I know I made a difference. ???
"I have always believed that everything happens for a reason. I may not know or understand what the reason is for this is yet, but I know in time I will. Just like many of you, I am also hurt, but the hurt I feel right now is part of the process and my joy of knowing I left my heart out on that stage and gave my absolute best, defeats that pain.❤️ In time I’ll be fully healed, back and stronger ?? With that said I am beyond blessed and thankful to every single person that has been a part of my journey and want to remind you to never give up on a dream no matter the outcome, remain true to who you are, and always stay kind and grateful. ??
"I can’t wait to see what else He has in store for me but I am ready and I am fearless. ???
"Lastly, so proud of my Top 5 Queens and please laban lang mga bes, for Bea Gomez @beatriceluigigmz our beautiful Miss Universe Philippines 2021 as she prepares to compete for our 5th Miss Universe Crown in Israel! ??? Let’s channel our fighting spirit for that fifth crown for Bea and encourage Team Katrina, Team Papaya, KatREYNAs (etc. dami kasi lol) to do the same. ???
"See you all in the next chapter of my life journey mga bes! THANK YOU, I LOVE YOU MORE."