Malungkot si Miss Universe 2023 first runner-up na si Anntonia Porsild na nabigo siyang maiuwi sa kanilang bansang Thailand ang korona ng prestigious pageant.
Si Sheynnis Palacios ng Nicaragua ang itinanghal na Miss Universe 2023.
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Second runner-up naman si Miss Australia Moraya Wilson.
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Hindi umano niya maipaliwanag ang kanyang nararamdaman matapos ang coronation night ng Miss Universe 2023 sa El Salvador.
Saad ni Anntonia, "No words can describe the way I’m feeling right now. I put my all on the stage tonight for Thailand, for everyone who believed in me and was a part of my journey."
Humingi siya ng dispensa sa kanyang mga kababayan dahil hindi raw niya maiuwi ang koronang inaasam-asam nila.
Huling nanalo ang Thailand sa Miss Universe noong 1988 o may tatlumpu't limang taon na ang nakararaan.
Nagpasalamat din siya sa suporta ng kanyang mga kababayan at fans.
Dagdag pa niya, "I’m sorry I couldn’t bring the crown home for us, and I am eternally grateful for all of the love and support I have received throughout this journey.
"Without your support, I wouldn’t be standing here today. As I was once told, it’s not the crown and sash that is most important- but it’s what you do with the platform you have that matters most.
"I will continue to work towards my dreams and hope you will all come along with me on whatever path we go from here.
"I hope I can continue to be a guiding light to anyone who has a dream, a dream that they feel is impossible.
"Dare to take that first step because you never know where that path will take you and who you will meet along the way. I love you all from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for everything."
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Pagkatapos ng coronation, nilapitan kaagad ni Michelle Dee, ang pambato ng Pilipinas na umabot naman sa Top 10.
Naging malapit na magkaibigan ang dalawa.
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Proud na proud naman kay Anntonia si Miss Universe Thailand 2021 Ann Scott-Kemmis dahil sa first runner-up finish nito.
Saad niya sa kanyang post sa Instagram, "For the first time in 35 years, Thailand has come this far. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for representing our country and all 35 of us that came before you.
"We are speechless, you are forever our Miss Universe @porxild
"There really is nothing else to say but thank you, thank you for giving Thailand EVERYTHING."
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