Isabelle de Leon declares bid for Miss World Philippines crown

Isabelle de Leon is all set to take the pageant stage as a contestant in the upcoming Miss World Philippines 2019.

The former child actress announced her bid for the Miss World Philippines title, as per her Instagram post yesterday, Aug. 4. De Leon’s post was accompanied by a video of herself in a slim-fitting, skin-toned glittery dress.

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“This is it! I ask you to join me on my journey as I stake my claim to the @MsWorldPhil 2019 crown [emoji] and prove myself as a truly worthy & deserving ‘Beauty with a Purpose,’” de Leon said.

Miss World Philippines confirmed de Leon’s pageant bid on their official Instagram account on the same day.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0vcSZTg05m/

Celebrity friend Ara Mina expressed her excitement in de Leon’s new endeavor.

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@isabelledeleontv

One commenter, @thephagomaniac, remembered de Leon for her role as Duday in the 2001 GMA TV series “Daddy Di Do Du”.

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@isabelledeleontv

Another netizen @thetravelingbaristaph gleefully noted how de Leon is all grown up.

Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@isabelledeleontv

De Leon is also known for her FAMAS Award-winning role as Helen in the 2003 film “Magnifico”. JB

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