Miss Philippines Veejay Floresca finished her Miss Trans Star International 2022 stint in the Top 16 of the competition.
Tiffany Gonzalez of Nicaragua brought home the crown.
Ivanna Diaz of Mexico placed as first runner-up while Sofia Colmenarez of Venezuela finished second runner-up in the competition.
The coronation night of Miss Trans Star International 2022 was held in Barcelona, Spain on Saturday night, March 12, 2022 (Sunday morning, March 13, 2022, Philippine time).
After the pageant, Veejay posted on Instagram her thank yous to everyone who helped her during the competition.
Veejay is also happy to bring home “amazing memories” from her experience.
She wrote, “I’m going home without the crown, but with amazing memories!!!!! New Spanish words I’ve learned, new sisters from different parts of the world, new friends, and souvenirs from this incredible trip!!!
“Thank you to Alexa and @anjelistarrr for flying with me, I can’t do this without both of you.
“To the people who sent their support, you know who you are, thank you!!!
“To the people who helped me with my preparations, thank you!!!!
“To my friends for everything!!! Saya! I have so many stories to share Mga sis!!!
“To my family, boyfriend, love you!!!!!
“So kilig to shout… Veejay Floresca, Philippines!!! @misstransstarinternational”
Prior to becoming a finalist in Miss Trans Star International 2022, Veejay is known as a fashion designer.
As a fashion designer, Veejay wore her creations for the Miss Trans Star International 2022 pageant.
In 2010, Veejay is part of the four pageant fans who went viral on social media for their reaction video after Venus Raj was called as one of the semi-finalists during the Miss Universe pageant that year.