‘It’s never too late’: Cancer survivor and cultural dancer wins beauty title at 67

Longtime Filipino community volunteer and passionate cultural dancer, Rita Chua Agostino has now added another title to her name, Mrs Tourism Sydney 2026. But behind the crown is a story shaped by resilience, sacrifice, and a lifelong love for the stage.

At 67, Rita Chua Agostino has been crowned a beauty queen, adding a new milestone to her life as a cultural dancer, cancer survivor, and community volunteer. Image credit: Rita Chua Agostino

Key Points

• Rita plans to use her platform to promote culture, community involvement, and self-belief.
• In her younger years, she was already drawn to dancing and performing, nurturing dreams of entering the entertainment industry.
• As a cervical cancer survivor, Rita faced life-changing challenges that led her to have only one child, but the experience revealed her strength and resilience.

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