Rappler: "Miss Philippines had lost twice in her country"
"But things were not always easy for the 26-year old Filipino-German actress, model, and TV personality, who had to go through 3 tries before finally winning the Binibining Pilipinas pageant back in March for a shot at the Universe crown..."
She had lost twice. What kind of country lets someone participate three times before winning? That's so forced, there are political issues implied.
Miss USA Olivia Jordan also lost in Miss World 2013, and nobody seems to be pressed about her joining and getting a title in this year's Miss Universe.
Queen of perseverance, queen of tenacity, queen of determination, queen of endurance, queen of diligence, queen of commitment, queen of dedication, queen of stamina. Talent always wins.