Filipina actress bags special award at Miss Swimsuit USA Int’l 2023
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After gaining attention for her acting performance opposite Jericho Rosales in the film “Basurero” and winning the award for the Best Global Film at last year’s Auntyland Film Festival in New York, Filipina actress Althea Vega has embarked on another international venture. This time, she’s not participating as an actress but as a model.
With over a decade of experience in the industry and having appeared in more than 30 films and television shows, Vega achieved another feat by securing the Director’s Award at the Miss Swimsuit USA International Model Search 2023.
Representing Metro Manila, Philippines, the actress took to Instagram and expressed her gratitude for the recognition. Her caption reads, “What an incredible adventure to be on stage in Mexico, and thank you to all the beautiful new people that I met here. I hope we continue collaborating, and I am excited and driven for the new journey.”
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Moreover, she elaborated on her motivation for entering the pageant, stating that she aims to “achieve more significant opportunities and constantly improve myself.”
“Being awarded the Director’s Choice award was a huge honor and just the icing on the cake. I am TRULY grateful for that,” she continued.
The Miss Swimsuit USA International Model Search 2023, held on Nov. 5, celebrated the beauty, grace, and confidence of 49 global finalists, with Keslyn Hart of Florida bagging the title.
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The said tilt is more than just a competition as it offers women the chance to advance their modeling careers. Participants gain knowledge in modeling, develop their portfolios, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and establish valuable connections with industry professionals, including movie and TV producers, casting directors, magazine editors, and renowned photographers from across the world.
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What makes Vega’s journey even more inspiring is her diverse set of talents. In addition to her acting and pageant/modeling careers, she is also a licensed fitness trainer.
Currently based in New York, she uses her expertise to train aspiring American actors and actresses while simultaneously working on upcoming international film projects.
Furthermore, she was also the inaugural winner of the Ms. Gold’s Gym competition for professional trainers and also participated in the Fitness Universe pageant in the US a few years ago.
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Beyond her achievements in the entertainment industry and fitness realm, Vega is also the founder of the Get FITPinoy movement, a health and fitness initiative that encourages Filipinos to take control of their personal well-being.
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Looking ahead, Vega is set to produce her first international film in December, collaborating with a Filipino director based in Texas.
