Baguio Beauty Queen commended for winning Best Actress honors

City officials commended and congratulated 2016 Miss International, movie actress and model Kylie F. Verzosa, a native of the city, for winning the Best Actress in the 6th Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards held on November 4, 2022 at Dubai Creek Harbor Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

In a resolution, local legislators stated that the city where Verzosa was born and raised is truly proud of the award bestowed by an international body on her.

Further, the body claimed the award symbolizes not only the recognition of the outstanding performance of an actor or an actress but is an acknowledgement of the presence, talents and dynamism of the Filipinos.

Ms. Verzosa was born in Baguio City to spouses Ari and Racquel Verzosa. She graduated high school from the St. Louis University (SLU) and Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

She was also a preschool teacher at one point in her life. She initially won the Bb. Philippines 2016 title and was eventually crowned Miss International 2016 at Tokyo, Japan.

Later, she joined the movie industry and subsequently starred in several movies and television shows.

The movie ‘The Housemaid’ is a Philippine adoption of the Korean movie of the same title which was released in 2021. The original Korean movie version was released in Korea in 1960.

Ms. Verzosa played the lead role which earned her the Best Actress Award for her acclaimed performance in the said movie.

The Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA) is an annual award that honors distinguished international and Arab personalities in recognition of their annual achievements and contribution towards the betterment of communities and society. It is one of the best-known awards being given in Dubai.

Ms. Verzosa was recognized for her acting prowess. She dedicated the award to her fellow Filipinos who continue their sacrifices in other lands to provide for their family. – Dexter A. See