Maxine Medina has won the hearts of many Pinoys after finishing in the Top 6 of the just-concluded Miss Universe 2016 pageant.
Celebrities and other known personalities join Filipino fans in showering the Philippine representative with congratulatory messages in social media.
The Palace sent a press statement, saying, “She represented the Philippines well in the international scene.”
Earlier on Instagram, Senator Grace Poe praised Maxine, “Congratulations to Maxine Medina for her stellar performance in the Miss Universe competition.
“Landing in the top 6 of a prestigious pageant is a feat in itself.
“She has conducted herself with utmost grace and charm, and that makes her a winner in our hearts. #MissUniverse #Philippines.”
Maxine's fellow Pinay beauty queens also sent a warm message to her via Twitter.
Miss International 2016 Kylie Versoza said, “Congratulations @maxinemedina! You did well! We are proud of you.”
Congratulations @maxinemedina! You did well! We are proud of you.
— Kylie (@KylieVerzosa) January 30, 2017
Miss Universe 1999 1st runner-up Miriam Quiambao said, “We are proud of you @maxinemedina! Thank you for representing our country! #MissUniverse #Philippines”
We are proud of you @maxinemedina! Thank you for representing our country! #MissUniverse #Philippines
— Miriam Quiambao (@miriamq) January 30, 2017
On the other hand, beauty-queen maker Jonas Gaffud has posted a photo of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach comforting Maxine during the pageant.
His caption reads, “Thank you so much @piawurtzbach for the gesture of comforting @maxine_medina #forthephilippines #missuniverse.”
Here are the messages of other celebrities to Miss Universe-Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina:
To our very own @maxinemedina THANK YOU! With or without the crown, you've made us very proud! We love you! Chin up! Taas-noo! #MissUniverse
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) January 30, 2017
Thanks so much Maxine Medina!!! You still made us proud! ???????????? #MissUniverse #Philippines
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) January 30, 2017
We are proud of you #MaxineMedina
— ogie alcasid (@ogiealcasid) January 30, 2017
It's ok @maxinemedina we are still proud of you. Congrats Sa top 3 #MissUniverse
— carmina v. legaspi (@minavillarroel) January 30, 2017
Congratulations for a job well done @maxinemedina! pic.twitter.com/8ltrZily24
— Kiko Pangilinan (@kikopangilinan) January 30, 2017
You represented the country well & did us proud @maxinemedina #MaxineMedina you also rose above the haters. Congratulations! #missuniverse
— Ces Oreña-Drilon (@cesdrilon) January 30, 2017
Thank you @maxinemedina. You made us so proud. We love you!
— Benjamin Alves (@benxalves) January 30, 2017
Maraming Salamat @maxinemedina sa laban mo para sa bansang Pilipinas. Charot! #MissUniverse pic.twitter.com/r5nhI66Kfu
— Ethel Booba (@IamEthylGabison) January 30, 2017
#MissUniverse congrats Maxine! And congrats to all the women up there! All beautiful and strong women. Make us proud :)
— Solenn Heussaff (@solennheussaff) January 30, 2017