Nagbahagi ng kanyang appreciation post ang newly crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 na si Dia Mate sa Instagram kahapon, February 13, 2025.
Si Dia ang itinanghal na Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 sa grand coronation na ginanap sa Santa Cruz, Bolivia, noong February 9, 2025.
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Si Dia ang ikalawang Filipina na nagwagi sa Latina-based international beauty pageant na nagsimula noong 1991.
Ang unang Pinay titleholder ng Reina Hispanoamericana ay si Winwyn Marquez, na nanalo noong 2017.
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DIA MATE: "Years of dedication and hard work finally manifested..."
Sa kanyang post, ibinahagi ni Dia ang ilang larawang kuha noong kanyang koronasyon.
Kalakip nito ang isinulat niyang tatlong pahina ng appreciation letter.
Nakalagay sa caption niya: "Soy Dia Remulla Maté, tu Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 (heart emoji) [I am Dia Remulla Maté, your Reina Hispanoamericana 2025.]
"The past few days have been a whirlwind of emotions. Years of dedication and hard work finally manifested into the second Reina Hispanoamericana crown for the Philippines! I’m honored to have represented my country on an international stage.
"Big thank you to everyone who has supported me in this journey to the RHA: my core team, mentors, designers, creatives, family & friends, the Filipino people and the fil-com of Bolivia. Your unwavering support pushed me to be the queen I am today.
"Thank you to the organization and to God for giving me this opportunity. I will not take this reign for granted. I will be the best Reina I can be!"
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DIA MATE: "Here are my thank you's to everyone..."
Sa kanyang appreciation post, inisa-isa ni Dia ang mga taong nasa likod ng kanyang tagumpay.
Kabilang na rito ang Reina Hispanoamericana Organization at sa kanyang ALV management sa Pilipinas.
Aniya: "This is when "enjoy the process" really worked in my favor. Once I let go of the expectation and focused on enjoying the journey, I was rewarded tenfold. Here are my thank you's to everyone involved in my RHA journey.
"To Reina Hispanoamericana y Promociones Gloria, Muchisimas Gracias por clegirme como su Reina este año. Ser una reina de belleza filipina en un escenario internacional sicmpre ha sido un sueño para mí, y ustedes lo hicieron realidad.
[To Reina Hispanoamericana y Promociones Gloria, Thank you very much for choosing me as your Queen this year. Being a Filipino beauty queen on an international stage has always been a dream of mine, and you made it come true.]
"Este certamen ha sido una experiencia única en la vida. Prometo ser la mejor Reina que pueda ser y mostrar al mundo la belleza de Hispanoamérica."
[This contest has been a once in a lifetime experience. I promise to be the best Queen I can be and show the world the beauty of Latin America.]
"To ALV Pageant Circle, Sir ALV, and Miss Krishna, Thank you for putting your trustin me to represent the country on an international stage. It was an honor and privilege for me to show the world what the Filipino are about. This path has changed my life and I owe it to you for giving me this title. Thank you for the endless support and guidance through this journey."
Kasunod na pinasalamatan ni Dia ang kanyang pageant mentors, Aces and Queens, core team.
Binanggit din ni Dia si Miss Grand International 2024 CJ OPiaza, na tumulong sa kanya para sa mga routine na dapat niyang gawin sa international stage.
Gayundin ang kanyang coach sa Q&A, ang evening gown designer na si Rian Fernandez, national costume designer na si Ehrran Montoya, ang carnival costume designer na si ER Stephen Alvarado, at ang Radical music family.
Gayundin kay Coach Culver and Awaken at sa Bench and BC Bench family niya.
DIA MATE TO JK Labajo: "My love, thank you for being there for me..."
Sa ikatlong bahagi ng kanyang appreciation post, hindi nakalimutang pasalamatan ni Dia ang gumawa ng kanyang mga sapatos na si Jojo Bragaias at iba pang gown designers.
Nagpasalamat din si Dia sa kanyang mga naging kaibigan sa Bolivia habang ginagawa ang pageant.
Aniya: "To my RHA pageant sisters, My journey wouldn't have been complete without my Latina sisters. I have created such beautiful bonds with you that I know will last a lifetime. Thank you for the gift of friendship.
"You truly showed me that language and backgrounds do not determine the depth of a connection. Special mention to my roommate Stef- and pageant sisters: Zu, Millic, Cata- who completed my journey.
"You never failed to make me smile. I felt at home with you guys. I love you!'
Binigyang halaga rin ni Dia ang kanyang mga kaibigan at kapamilya.
Sabi nito: "To my family and friends, You are my rock. You are what kept me going this entire journey. Your support is what motivated me to keep on going, even when I felt my lowest.
"The phrase "you're almost at the finish line" was one I held on to the most during this competition. Without you all, I'm not sure I would have made it at all! Thank you for giving me the confidence and reminding me to keep going on no matter what! I love you! I wouldn't be the woman I am today without you."
Sa huli, pinasalamatan ni Dia ang nobyong si JK Labajo at ang inang si Lea Mate.
Mensahe niya sa boyfriend: "My love, thank you for being there for me every step of the way. Your support and love kept me calm during the hardest days. You are my ray of light. I love you so much!"
Sabi naman niya sa kanyang ina: "Lastly, thank you mom. You were the mastermind behind this whole journey. You were the first to encourage me to jump out of my comfort zone.
"Because of you, I'm now the beauty queen I dreamed of being. Your determination and hard work towards my carcer and pageantry motivated me to win for us. Thank you for making all of this possible.
"Thank you for being strong for me.Thank you for making me strong as wel. I love you and I'm eternally grateful for everything you have done for me."
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