Isang karangalan para kay Hannah Arnold na maging kinatawan ng bansang Pilipinas sa international pageant.
Ito’y kahit nabigo siyang masungkit ang titulo at korona sa Miss International 2022 na ginanap sa Tokyo Dome City Hall sa Tokyo, Japan, noong December 13, 2022.
Nakapasok si Hannah sa Top 15 ng kumpetisyon ngunit nalaglag siya sa Top 8.
Read: Hannah Arnold finishes in Top 15 of Miss International 2022
Si Jasmin Selberg ng Germany ang nanalong Miss International 2022.
First runner-up si Stephany Amado ng Cabo Verde, second runner-up is Tatiana Calmell ng Peru, third runner-up si Natalia Lopez ng Colombia, at fourth runner-up si Celinee Santof ng Dominican Republic.
Read: Jasmin Selberg of Germany wins Miss International 2022
Sa isang Instagram post ngayong Huwebes, December 15, inihayag ni Hannah ang taus-pusong pasasalamat sa mga sumuporta sa kanyang laban.
Kalakip nito ang video compilation ng kanyang naging journey sa Miss International.
Mababasang caption sa kanyang post (published as is), “Ue o mireba kagiri nashi :: there is no end/limit to what you can achieve.
“This is a Japanese proverb that helped me overcome many challenges and find Hope over these past weeks.
“It is something I wanted to share to the international community on stage but I share it today instead, and do so while happy and content.”
Maaga mang natapos ang kanyang Miss International 2022 journey, masaya raw siyang uuwi ng Pilipinas bitbit ang bagong kaalaman at karanasang natutunan.
Saad niya, “My Miss International journey was absolutely unforgettable.
“It may seem cliche but I will truly be returning home with a grateful heart, a camera roll full of irreplaceable memories, many new sisters and mamas from around the world and the realisation that we truly can achieve anything.
“Philippines it was an honour to wear you across my heart, for the past 2 years.
“I am proud to be Filipino. Mahal ko kayo.”
Inisa-isa ring pasalamatan ni Hannah ang mga taong tumulong sa kanya, kabilang na ang pamilya niya, glam team, at fans.
Aniya, “Thank you @bbpilipinasofficial for giving me the opportunity to be the representative for the 60th pageant, it has been a privilege being your Binibini.
“Thank you to everyone who had my back from day 1. It truly would not have been possible without you.
“Thank you especially to my mum, dad, Angela, Bd, Sir Patrick, Jessie, Jonas, Pat B, Pat A, Kurt and Arvin for listening to me every day of the competition no matter what time it was, giving me advise and for reminding me of my purpose.
“Thank you Mami Justine, Sir Manny and Sir Leo for sharing your beautiful creations with me, your designs were spectacular.
“Thank you @styledbypatrickhenry for helping our outfit visions comes to life with the help of amazing talented designers.
“I always felt like a true queen. I didn’t get to wear everything planned but it’s all perfect! Thank you @makeupbyjessiemaghuyop and @jonaxlucas for the make up and hair tips, I never would have achieved those looks without your patience and help.
“Thank you @aces_and_queens especially Tito Gerry, Kali & Sir Louie, Sir Wendell, @angelosmendez, @avignonclinic , @ilovemydentistph & nailcocktales.
“Thank you Hannahbees for sticking by my side no matter what. That means the world to me. “
Panghuli niyang mensahe: “For the last time I am Hannah Consencino Arnold your Binibining Pilipinas International 2021, and Miss International 2022 top 15 finalist.
“Maraming Salamat po sa inyong lahat. Domo arigato gozaimasu.”
Samantala, sa comments section ng post ni Hannah ay bumuhos ang congratulatory messages ng kapwa niya beauty queens.
Komento ni Miss Eco International 2022 Kathleen Paton, “I'm so proud of you and we love you so much bb girl. You represented the Philippines incredibly and we thank you for that!!!”
Mensahe ni Miss Grand International 2016 first runner-up Nicole Cordoves, “It was a beautiful reign, Hannah!”
Sabi ni Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados, “You made us soo proud! We love you Hannabee!!”
Read: Hannah Arnold's National Costume for Miss International 2022 inspired by Barbie doll, tambourine
Sa kasalukuyan ay anim na beses nang napanalunan ng Pilipinas ang Miss International crown: sina Gemma Cruz (1964), Aurora Pijuan (1970), Melanie Marquez (1979), Lara Quigaman (2005), Bea Rose Santiago (2013), at Kylie Verzosa (2016).
Read: Former Pinay Miss International winners: Where are they now?