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All eyes are on Maxine Medina as she is set to represent the Philippines, the host country, in the upcoming 65th Miss Universe pageant in Manila on Jan. 30, and the fact that she is following the footsteps of reigning queen Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach just adds up both to the pressure and excitement.
But before (hopefully) nailing those nerve-wracking questions in the Miss Universe Q&A portion in her bid for a back-to-back crown for the Philippines, Maxine sat down with the Inquirer and shared some of her favorite things in life.
What are the simple pleasures that make up a beauty queen? Here are Maxine’s “favorites”:
Favorite TV series: The Vampire Diaries
Favorite book: The Alchemist
Favorite movie: Serendipity
Favorite author: Paulo Coelho
Favorite actress: Kristin Kreuk
Favorite singer: Ariana Grande
Favorite song at the moment: 24K Magic by Bruno Mars
Favorite color: Grey
Favorite scent: Chanel No. 5
Favorite accessory: Earrings and watch
Favorite gadget: phone
Favorite social network: Instagram
Favorite ulam: Sinigang
Favorite dessert: Crème Brulee
Favorite street food: fish balls
Favorite junk food: Piattos
Favorite ice cream flavor: Strawberry
Favorite pizza topping: Anything with cheese
Favorite city: Tokyo
Favorite tourist destination: El Nido, Palawan
Favorite country aside from Philippines: Japan
Favorite sport: Volleyball
Favorite hangout place: Coffee shop
Favorite time of the day: Morning
Favorite part of the house: Living room
Favorite public figure: Joey Mead
Favorite Miss Universe: Maxine Medina!
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