A few days after she took home the Miss Universe Philippines 2019 crown, Cebuana model Gazini Ganados returned to social media to express joy and gratitude for her recent win.

Ganados uploaded a photo taken from her crowning moment during the Binibining Pilipinas 2019 pageant saying she still couldn’t believe she won in the competition.

She also thanked people who have helped her throughout the pageant, including friends, trainers, mentors, glam team, and fashion designers.

“I can’t thank each and everyone of you enough for being so supportive throughout my entire journey.

“You all deserve more than just a “Thank you!” I need you all to know that you will remain in my heart now and forever,” she said.

She also congratulated her co-candidates during the pageant, saying all of them did an “awesome job”.

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MAAYONG HAPON!! I Still Can't Believe It! Cebuanos We Made It!! First, let me give thanks to the almighty Father for bringing me this far and giving me the strength, courage, faith and the DETERMINATION to succeed. To my guardian angel nanay and tatay.?? It is with deepest appreciation and sincere gratitude to say thank you. Thank you to my Prayer warriors, supporters,Gazininjas, Friends, and Family/KF Family/ KF CEBU/ Origin Model Management Family/ My admin Lynelle/ Catwalk Mentor Geraldine joy Arcuyo Stylist Ej Mondia/ Edward Castro/ My qna Mentor Jv/Tyron/ Cj/ Jace and Gabs/ Carla Soft/ Max/John Fitness Coach Kenneth Benton/ Coach rane and Sir Angelo From Golds Gym @toledomedph Photoshoot studio Jon Unson/ Mark Philip Dales Videoshoot ChinitoFilms/ Ian Paul Films MUA Nicko/ Jomer / Marr/ Mmy Jonas/ Mmy Bryan Hair Niño Evening Gown Designer Cary Santiago National Costume Richard Apayla Talent Costume Roy Erwin Tizon Also to Talisay City Government First District 1st District of Cebu. I can't thank each and everyone of you enough for being so supportive throughout my entire journey. You all deserve more than just a "Thank you!" I need you all to know that you will remain in my heart now and forever. All your love and support has made the endless days and nights of blood, sweat and tears, vigorous training sessions, all worthwhile! To my other beautiful Binibini sisters, ?CONGRATULATIONS ? you did it, I did it, we all did it !! We are all WINNERS. I can assure you that this is not the end. This is the start of a new beginning You girls did an awesome job! It was nothing but hard work and with hard work, comes success. -Gazini Christiana Jordi Ganados Your Miss Universe Philippines 2019 ? #BeyondBeauty #Gaziniverse

A post shared by Gazini C. J. Ganados (@gazinii) on Jun 11, 2019 at 10:20pm PDT

In a separate post, she also thanked her predecessor, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, for welcoming her to the sisterhood.

“Thank you for the warm welcome, Catriona Gray. I feel incredibly excited knowing that I can now call you my ‘Binibini sister’ and I am so blessed to have been given the opportunity to follow your footsteps. You will always be an inspiration,” she said.

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“Welcome to the sisterhood.” Thank you for the warm welcome, @catriona_gray . I feel incredibly excited knowing that I can now call you my “Binibini sister” and I am so blessed to have been given the opportunity to follow your footsteps. You will always be an inspiration, Queen Cat! ? Dreams do come true! Thankyou @bbpilipinasofficial. #Beyondbeauty #Gaziniverse

A post shared by Gazini C. J. Ganados (@gazinii) on Jun 12, 2019 at 7:41am PDT

Because of her win, she has earned the privilege to represent the Philippines in the anticipated Miss Universe 2019 pageant.