Who’s Bea Windorski? 5 issues to know concerning the Miss Universe Philippines 2026

Bea Windorski from La Union is Miss Universe Philippines 2026!

As she prepares to symbolize the nation within the Miss Universe pageant in November in Puerto Rico, get to know the newly topped queen with these 5 fascinating info.

1. She grew up within the United States

Bea was born in 2002 and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has relocated to the Philippines and is at the moment primarily based in Makati for the pageant season and her modeling profession.

In April, she was among the many personalities who walked at Bench Fashion Week, giving a preview of her pasarela stroll in a two-piece swimsuit.

2. She gained Miss Earth USA 2024

Before becoming a member of Miss Universe Philippines 2026, Bea represented Wisconsin at Miss Earth USA 2024, the place she gained the nationwide title at 21 years previous. She additionally made historical past as the primary Filipino-American to win the crown.

3. She is Miss Earth Water 2024

Competing internationally, Bea represented the United States at Miss Earth 2024 and completed as Miss Earth Water, equal to second runner-up.

4. She has a robust educational background

Bea graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a level in historical past and worldwide relations.

In her Miss Earth 2024 introduction video, she shared her intention to pursue a doctorate and expressed her purpose of working within the humanitarian sector, significantly in refugee-focused initiatives.

5. She is an environmental advocate

In her Miss Universe Philippines 2026 introduction video, Bea highlighted her sea turtle conservation advocacy, which was formed by her involvement with Project CURMA.

She continues to make use of her platform to push for stronger motion on sustainability and local weather resilience within the Philippines. In 2025, she additionally joined the “Trillion Peso March,” the place she protested alongside environmentalists from Panatang Luntian.

—MGP, GMA News