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“Why her?”
“Because only she can make the whole stadium scream!”
“Thai siya, pero puso niya, Pilipino!”

The opening ceremony of the Southeast Asian Games 2025 in Thailand was expected to be grand, colorful, and filled with national pride. But no one—absolutely no one—anticipated that the most talked-about figure of the night would be a Thai beauty queen leading the Philippine delegation.

And that woman was none other than Anntonia Porsild, Miss Universe 2023 first runner-up—radiant, elegant, and wearing a jaw-dropping PHP50 million worth of jewelry that glittered under stadium lights like a crown of fire.

When she stepped onto the Rajamangala Stadium floor holding the PH placard, the entire internet exploded.

THE MOMENT THAT SHOOK THAILAND… AND THE PHILIPPINES

 

 

It was supposed to be a simple athlete parade.

But when the cameras zoomed in on Anntonia, social media erupted within seconds:

“Wait—why is a Thai queen leading Team Philippines?!”
“This is ICONIC. She loves us more than some of our own celebs!”
“She’s not Filipina, but she carries our flag with so much pride!”

Pageant Talk immediately posted:

“PILIPINAS, MAKE SOME NOISE!
The Philippine Delegation, led by MU 2023 1st RU Anntonia Porsild, Alex Eala, and Bryan Bagunas, has entered the stadium!”

The sight was surreal:
A Thai beauty queen…
leading Filipino athletes…
in Thailand…
with the entire Philippine crowd roaring like they just won gold.

And in the middle of the roar, an athlete was overheard whispering:

“Bro, parang Philippines din ang home country niya.”

THAI ORGANIZERS HONOR PHILIPPINES WITH THEIR BIGGEST STAR

 

 

One News posted:

“Thailand is graced with elegance as Miss Universe Thailand 2023 Anntonia Porsild leads Team Philippines in the athletes’ parade!”

It was later revealed that the Thai organizing committee personally selected her because:

✔ She has a massive Filipino fan base
✔ She is deeply associated with Philippine pageant culture
✔ She has a strong friendship with Michelle Dee (MU 2023 Top 10 PH rep)
✔ And—they wanted to give special honor to the PH delegation

A pageant blogger wrote:

“Thailand chose their brightest jewel to represent the Philippines. That says everything.”

THE PHP50 MILLION MOMENT

But it wasn’t just her presence that made headlines.

It was her outfit—
a dazzling couture Thai traditional dress paired with over PHP50 million worth of high-luxury jewelry.

Fans screamed on X:

“She looks like a living goddess!”
“That jewelry set alone could light up an entire city!”
“Thailand gave the Philippines a queen, literally!”

And in one viral video, a Pinoy fan can be heard yelling:

“Hoy! Mayaman ‘yung muse natin! Baka manalo tayo sa porma pa lang!”

WHY THE PHILIPPINES LOVES ANNTONIA

 

Her connection with the Philippines didn’t begin tonight.

Pinoy fans fell in love with her from the moment she formed the iconic #PorDee friendship with Michelle Dee during Miss Universe 2023.

They bonded like sisters—sharing laughs, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments that made Filipinos say:

“Kung hindi man siya Miss Universe, siya ang Miss Philippines sa puso namin!”

Tonight, she proved it.

While walking with Team Philippines, she was visibly smiling—warm, humble, proud.

As if she belonged there.

One fan commented:

“She loves the Philippines… even though she’s Thai.
And I’m so proud of her for carrying our country with that level of grace.”

Another added:

“Special talaga ang Philippines.
Si Anntonia Porsild ang muse natin!
Laban Pilipinas!”

ALEX EALA & BRYAN BAGUNAS: THE PERFECT TRIO

Walking behind her were:

Alex Eala – Filipina tennis ace and official flag bearer
Bryan Bagunas – Filipino volleyball star

Alex and Anntonia formed a stunning visual contrast—
beauty queen elegance + athlete confidence.

Fans quickly declared:

“Best-looking delegation of the night. Period.”

FAN REACTIONS: A TSUNAMI OF LOVE

Here are some of the most viral fan reactions:

“She represents us better than some Filipino celebs. The respect is real.”

“Thailand honored the Philippines by putting their queen in front. This is diplomacy through beauty!”

“Not gonna lie, I cried a little.”

“PH delegation looked like royalty because of her.”

“The PorDee era lives forever!”

At one point, a Pinoy fan shouted from the stands:

“ANTONIA! KAPAMILYA KA NAMIN!”

And she waved—
not as a Thai queen…
but as someone who genuinely cared.

A CROSS-BORDER ICON

Anntonia Porsild didn’t just carry a placard.

She carried:

A friendship between nations
A legacy of camaraderie
A fanbase that transcends borders
And a love for the Philippines that felt sincere, not scripted

SEA Games 2025 witnessed something rare:

A moment where beauty, sports, culture, and unity collided—and created a phenomenon.

And at the center of it…
was a woman who wasn’t required to represent the Philippines,
but chose to do it with her whole heart.

THE FINAL VERDICT

Why Anntonia?
Why the Philippines?
Why this moment?

Because sometimes, history chooses the most unexpected people to create the most unforgettable scenes.

Tonight, the Philippines walked proudly.
But Anntonia Porsild made them shine.

And the whole world noticed.