Sophia Nicole Arkanghel of Kalayaan, Laguna, Philippines is the reigning Miss International Queen Philippines 2024. Before winning the title, she won Binibining Apollo 2022 and was runner-up to Binibining Ikatlong Lahi ng Laguna 2022 and to Queen Prestige International 2022.
On March 11, 2023, Arkanghel represented Laguna at Miss International Queen Philippines 2023 and competed against 24 other candidates at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She finished in the Top 11.
On April 14, 2024, Arkanghel represented Kalayaan at Miss International Queen Philippines 2024 and competed against 32 other candidates at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City. She won the title.
Miss International Queen Philippines 2025
On July 9, 2025, Arkanghel will crown her successor at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. It is the fourth edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Philippines’ Miss International Queen candidate.
There are 42 trans women competing for the Miss International Queen Philippines 2025 title. If facial beauty is the only criterion, these will be my Top 5 candidates:
5. Kishan Garcia (Makati City)
4. Anne Patricia Lorenzo Diaz (Manila)
3. Adriana Lim Nuneza (El Nido, Palawan)
2. Polly Villarino (Pasig City)
1. Nel Bangan Layco (Nueva Ecija)
On August 24, 2024, Arkanghel represented the Philippines at Miss International Queen 2024, competed against 22 other candidates at Tiffany’s Show Pattaya in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand and finished in the Top 6. The title was won by Catalina Marsano of Peru.
On November 27, 2024, Michelle Montecarlo stepped down as the national director of Miss International Queen Philippines. She passed the position to Tei Endencia.
Currently, the Philippines has three Miss International Queen crowns. The country won the title via Kevin Balot in 2012, Trixie Maristela in 2015 and Fuschia Anne Ravena in 2022.
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