Remember 'Badjao Girl' aka Rita Gaviola? She's teasing about joining the next Miss Universe Philippines pageant
Remember in 2016 when photos of the beautiful "Badjao Girl" trended online? Rita Gaviola has now come a long way since that Pahiyas Festival picture and now she's planning to join Miss Universe Philippines.
"Soon sasali na tayo sa miss u ?," she posted on Instagram.
Gaviola has dabbled in modeling, acting, and reality shows since she became an internet sensation. She joined Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 in 2016 alongside Miss Universe Philippines hopeful Kisses Delavin.
The 18-year-old posted another photo teasing about joining Miss Universe Philippines, saying "Beauty is not flowless it shines even though your flaws, #miss u universe soon ??."
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Her followers are showing support for her plans in the comments section of the post, with one fan saying "Ganda Filipina - bagay ka pang pageantry, iha."
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