Alethea Ambrosio

Alethea Ambrosio
Born	Alethea Rodriguez Ambrosio (2002-07-17) July 17, 2002 (age 22) San Rafael, Bulacan, Philippines
Education	De La Salle University
Occupation	Model
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title	The Miss Philippines 2023 Miss Supranational Philippines 2024 Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2024
Major competition(s)	The Miss Philippines 2023 (Winner) Miss Supranational 2024 (Top 12) (Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania)

Alethea Rodriguez Ambrosio (born July 17, 2002) is a Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as The Miss Philippines 2023 appointed as Miss Supranational Philippines 2024. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Ambrosio is noted to have won The Miss Philippines 2023 pageant by speaking in Filipino in the final word round. ^[4] She represented the Philippines at the Miss Supranational 2024 pageant where she finished in the top 12 and was crowned Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania. ^{[5] [6]}

Early life and education

Ambrosio was born on July 17, 2002, in San Rafael, Bulacan, to Antonio and Maria Ambrosio. She is currently studying a bachelor's degree in economics at the De La Salle University in Malate, Manila. ^[1]

Pageantry

Local and regional pageants

Ambrosio began pageantry when she was first crowned Miss Rotary Club of Taguig West and competed in the Miss Rotary 2023 pageant where she placed in the top 10. ^{[7] [1]}

The Miss Philippines 2023

Ambrosio competed in her first major pageant at The Miss Philippines 2023 pageant held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 24, 2023. ^{[8] [9] [10]} In the final round of the pageant, she answered her question in Filipino of which she received praise for her answer and nods of approval from the judges. ^[11] Ambrosio went on to win the event at the end of the night and was crowned The Miss Philippines 2023, and was later crowned as Miss Supranational Philippines 2024 at an appointment ceremony on February 18, 2024. ^{[12] [13]}

Miss Supranational 2024

Ambrosio represented the Philippines and competed against 67 candidates from their respective countries/territories in the Miss Supranational 2024 pageant at Nowy Sącz, Poland. ^[14] She was a semi-finalist in the Supra Model of the Year challenge placing in the top 11 of the pre-pageant event. ^[15] On the coronation night on July 6, 2024, Ambrosio advanced to the top 12 question and answer portion where all 12 contestants were asked to answer, "Why they should be the next brand ambassador of the Miss Supranational organization" in 20 seconds. ^[16] She responded;

"In my country where beauty queens are often applauded for speaking in English, I won my national title using Filipino, our national language. As a cultural torch bearer, I seek to lead the path in forging cross-cultural understanding among my sisters as your next Miss Supranational ambassadress." ^[16]

Ambrosio finished in the top 12 and was crowned Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania, this title is awarded to the highest-ranking representative from the continent who did not make it into the top five. ^{[17] [18]} At the end of the night, Harashta Haifa Zahra of Indonesia won the event. ^[19]

References

1. Sage (July 7, 2024). "Alethea Ambrosio Biography: Age, Wikipedia, Parents, Height, Education, Career, Personal Life And Miss Supranational" . Retrieved July 19, 2024.
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3. Serra, Vee De (October 25, 2023). "Alethea Ambrosio wins The Miss Philippines 2023". Your Guide to the Big City. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
4. Bracamonte, Earl D. C. "Bulacan working student crowned as The Miss Philippines' 1st winner". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
5. Adina, Armin P. (July 7, 2024). "Alethea Ambrosio is crowned Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania in Poland". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
6. "PH bet Alethea Ambrosio is named Miss Supranational Asia & Oceania 2024". GMA News Online. July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
7. "Aces & Queens, Rotary International District 3830 launch Miss Rotary pageant | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
8. Abad, Ysa (September 17, 2023). "IN PHOTOS: The Miss Philippines 2023 candidates". RAPPLER. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
9. Lim, Ron. "The Miss Philippines and Mister Pilipinas Worldwide finals to be streamed online". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
10. Abad, Ysa (September 24, 2023). "Miss Philippines announces date for 2023 coronation night". RAPPLER. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
11. "How beauty queens prepare for the Q&A round". Philstar Life. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
12. "HIGHLIGHTS: Miss Philippines 2023 coronation night". Philstar Life. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
13. Abad, Ysa (February 19, 2024). "Meet the queens representing PH in 5 int'l pageants". RAPPLER. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
14. antaranews.com (July 8, 2024). "Harashta Haifa Zahra crowned Miss Supranational 2024". Antara News. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
15. Miss & Mister Supranational Official (June 29, 2024). ⚡SUPRA MODEL OF THE YEAR. LIVE. MISS SUPRANATIONAL 2024 EXPERIENCE . Retrieved July 19, 2024– via YouTube.
16. Miss & Mister Supranational Official (July 6, 2024). ⚡MISS SUPRANATIONAL 2024. FINAL SHOW. LIVE . Retrieved July 19, 2024– via YouTube.
17. Cruz, Hazel Jane. "Alethea Ambrosio earns the title of Miss Supranational Asia & Oceania 2024". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
18. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
19. jreyes0314 (July 7, 2024). "Indonesia's Harashta Haifa Zahra is Miss Supranational 2024". RAPPLER. Retrieved July 19, 2024.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Pragnya Ayyagari	Miss Supranational Asia 2024	Succeeded by Incumbent
Preceded by Pauline Amelinckx (Bohol)	Miss Supranational Philippines 2024	Succeeded by Tarah Valencia (Baguio)
Preceded by Pauline Amelinckx (Bohol)	The Miss Philippines 2023	Succeeded by Incumbent