She originally planned to become a Bb. Pilipinas Queen first. But who would have thought that fate would bring her halfway around the world to Bolivia in South America as Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2017 and eventually establish pageant history as the first Filipina (and first Asian) to win the crown of Reina Hispanoamericana 2017.
Teresita Ssen “Win-Wyn” Marquez grew up in the world of local showbusiness and politics. Her parents – actor/comedian/former City Mayor Joey Marquez and actress Alma Moreno – eventually rubbed off the excitement of being in front of the camera to this exotic beauty whose dancing prowess and love for acting were put to good use when she became a TV celebrity with GMA-7.
But the performer in Win-Wyn wanted more than just the klieg lights and endless hours on the set. So when she finally decided to go the pageant route, it was just a matter of time before she would win a national title.
Sta. Cruz, Bolivia was an entirely unique experience for our Reina. Along with brother Yeoj, she withstood the city’s tropical savanna climate where “surazos” or the cold winds from the Argentine pampas make the temperature drop considerably.
She aggressively continued with her mission and unleashed the fiery performer in her to outclass all the Latinas in her way to be crowned as the best last year.
Win-wyn is now classified as a movie actress as well. She has also become a leading lady of comedian Vhong Navarro in the movie “Unli Life” and has just finished another one where she plays the prime character opposite actor Enzo Pineda.
Tonight (or tomorrow morning in Manila), she will crown her Reina Hispanoamericana successor and will return to Manila soon after to face more showbiz commitments. I offer now a toast to the woman who has helped in making the pageant brand become more popular in this part of the world and elsewhere. You have already started building your legacy, although I know there will be more to the current purpose in life that you are planning for yourself to achieve. Politics in a few years or so, perhaps?
Salud, Teresita Ssen!
When the new pictorial of Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 landed in my inbox (thanks to my dear friend Voltaire Tayag of Rappler), I immediately thought of using the popular phrase “…a rose by any other name…” from William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet as inspiration for this blog entry. This wonderful lady – who is always a joy to work with – decided to use Teresita as her public name right before, during and after her successful stint in Bolivia. But somehow, the showbiz affiliation is so strong that the popular nickname of “Win-Wyn” just could not be erased that easily from the minds of everyone.
This latest photoshoot was a special one because our Queen herself had a say in every shot taken. The overall atmosphere, though, was fun and relaxed that everyone in the studio enjoyed doing all the layouts and did not mind the time at all.
When Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 Teresita Marquez showed up for her Homecoming Victory Presscon at Annabel’s Restaurant earlier in the evening, she was met with cheers and applause from all members of the media present. And ever the grateful Queen, she thanked everyone who helped and supported her along the way. it wasn’t an easy task but she did it.
Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 Teresita Marquez got into photoshoot mode with photographer YetBo LoveRita in Central Park.
Right after winning Reina Hispanoamericana 2017, Teresita “Win-Wyn” Marquez flew back to New York where she is currently spending a short vacation to rest, visit relatives/family friends and touch base with Fil-Am supporters who went all-out for her during the competition in Bolivia.
Here are clear photos taken by the organizers on the victory of Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 Teresita “Win-Wyn” Marquez and her court composed of Virreina Akisha Albert of Curacao, Primera Finalista Lais Berte of Brazil, Segunda Finalista Victoria D’Ambrosio of Venezuela, Tercera Finalista Karla Berumen of Mexico and Quarta Finalista Katherine Añazgo of Bolivia.
With only twenty-seven (27) Official Candidates for Reina Hispanoamericana 2017, you would think it’s easy to come up with Final Predictions for the Coronation Night in Sta. Cruz, Bolivia tomorrow night (Sunday morning in Manila). Well, it could be. But with twenty-four of them certified Latinas or fully-connected Hispanics and only three who are participating based on the Spanish links, the choices can get tricky in a way that the dominating forces may tend to take it all the way to the top.
Going to my Top 5, I have three (3) good arguments why I am putting Miss Filipinas Teresita Marquez as my #1 pick to win the title.
In another part of the World – Sta. Cruz, Bolivia that is – Miss Filipinas Teresita Marquez is starting to make her presence felt ahead of the other candidates. She was named one of the Top 3 in National Costume in the Pintados Warrior Queen ensemble created by Edwin Uy. She was also selected as one of the Top 5 in the sports category of Reina Hispanoamericana 2017.
Yes, the struggle is real for Miss Filipinas in Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 Teresita “Win-Wyn” Marquez when it comes to the limited facility in the Spanish language, but she is getting precious help from fellow candidates in translation especially during TV guestings and personal appearances. In particular, she is thankful for the generous assistance of the candidates from Nicaragua, Paraguay, Cuba and Panama in helping interpret her answers from English to Spanish and vice-versa. 
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