By CARISSA ALCANTARA
VMX Star Sahara Bernales is widening her horizon.
She is entering her beauty queen era as she joins the first batch of the inaugural Reina Filipinas 2026.
During the sashing ceremony on Monday, Sahara surprised audiences strutting down the runway in a revealing white dress accentuating her figure.
Sahara is representing Pampanga.
In a quick sideline interview, Sahara shared her belief that her experience as an actress give her a huge edge over the competition.
“Of course, siyempre advantage yun kasi kung hindi ako naging sexy star hindi ako naging confident enough to go out there at maipapakita yung kaya ko pang gawin,” Sahara said.
Know for her VMX films, “Maryang Palad,” “Tampipi, “Katas,” among others, Sahara said that she hopes to give confidence to other VMX artists to pursue what they truly desire.
“Yung mga taong natatakot lumaban or sumali sa mga ganitong pageant sana lumakas loob nila kasi ako tinanggap ko ito,” she added.
Sahara will compete against 21 candidates from different provinces in the Philippines.
Reina Filipinas 2026 will crown the country’s next representative to Miss Grand International, as well as two delegates to Miss Grand All Stars.
