Many of them gushed over her looks, calling her a "monyeka" or doll. "Happy, happy birthday to our monyeka Miss Universe," said MUPH 2025 first runner-up Winwyn Marquez. "We love you!" ...

She’s very hands-on in the best way." The result: Ahtisa bringing back her Barbie aesthetic—dubbed the "monyeka" look by fans—during the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) pageant activities. Patty ...

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Over the years, the island of Mindanao has produced representatives for the Miss International pageant, such as Lilia Eloisa Andanar from Cagayan de Oro (1989, Miss Friendship), Gladys Andre ...