READ: Laura Lehmann had to taste the pain of losing before conquering Miss World Philippines

By Aedrianne Acar September 4, 2017

People didn’t know that Pinay beauty queen Laura Lehmann had to taste the bitterness of losing before she conquered the Miss World Philippines pageant.

Laura first joined the Binibining Pilipinas in 2014 where she finished first runner-up.

Mary Jean Lastimosa won the pageant that year and represented the country in the Miss Universe competition.

Laura Lehmann is Miss World Philippines 2017!

It is not surprising that in her Instagram post today, the newly-crowned Miss World Philippines is still in awe that she won the much-coveted title.

Laura posted, “As you can see, as usual, I was not ready for the photo but.... Surreal. :) ? That's the only word I can use to describe what I'm feeling right now. :) This is a dream to me & I feel like it's going to end any moment. :) I woke up this morning just like YOU - with my oversized pajamas, ripped blankets and two dogs beside me not believing someone as normal as me had a crown on her head.”

She also shared what for her is the true meaning of wearing the Miss World Philippines crown.

“But when I took a moment to reflect, I realized instead that's the best thing about Miss World Philippines. :) A Miss World queen is just a girl, like me, like YOU, with a passion, a purpose, and a dream. She is someone who loves her country and someone who wants to help make the world a little lighter, a little brighter, in whatever way she can. I know that there is a lot of hate and sadness in the world today but I have always believed that people are good by nature. They are deserving of all the smiles and all the happiness in the world. :)”

The statuesque mestiza beauty also expressed her profound gratitude for choosing her as Catriona Gray’s successor and that the experience is something she will never forget.

“I joined this pageant because I truly believe in everything in stands for. @MissWorld reminds us all that the greatest beauty is that in giving, and I am so proud to be part of it. Maraming, maraming salamat po. Hindi ko po makilimutan ang gabi na to. Para sa bayan. :) ?????????”

Supporters and netizens also congratulated Laura Lehmann for this new milestone in her life.

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