KEY POINTS
- Beterana na si Chanel pagdating sa mga beauty pageant. Hawak niya ang iba't ibang beauty titles, kabilang ang Miss Philippines Air 2015 at Miss Supranational 2017.
- Kwento ni Chanel na sa kanyang paglaki sa Australia ay nahirapan siyang makibagay sa kapwa dahil sa kanyang lahi. Naramdaman niya ang tunay na pagtanggap nang siya ay unang umuwi sa Pilipinas.
- Bumalik siya sa Pilipinas upang lumahok sa Miss Universe Philippines 2025 bilang isang misis at pinakamatandang kandidata, isang kilos na nagpabago sa mundo ng beauty pageant.
Growing up in Queensland, I just wanted blonde hair, fair skin and blue eyes to fit in because that’s all I saw around me. In modeling, I was often told I looked too ‘exotic’, not Australian enough. But coming to the Philippines was my identity awakening, and for the first time, I felt accepted for exactly who I am.Chanel Olive Thomas Nayer – Miss Supranational 2017, Miss Philippines Air 2015, Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Nueva Ecija and Filipino Society of Melbourne representative
📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia and website live stream, and TV Channel 302 from 10 AM to 11 AM AEST daily.
📲 Catch up episodes and stories – Visit sbs.com.au/filipino or stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube Podcasts, and SBS Audio app.
