Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks, a proud Ilongga, was crowned Reyna Filipinas MGI Grand All Stars 2026 during the inaugural pageant’s coronation night on Friday, Aug. 7.
Oozing with confidence and stage presence, Brooks stood out throughout the competition held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City.
Brooks, who represented Iloilo City, also took home the Best in Long Gown award after garnering a perfect score. She also won the Best Seller and Reina Kserene awards.
The Ilongga beauty and Anne Diaz of Manila will represent the Philippines at the second edition of MGI All Stars in Thailand in December.
During the final question-and-answer round, Brooks was asked, “There are undeniably so many pageants already. What space do you hope Reina Filipinas would occupy?”
In her answer, the Leon, Iloilo native highlighted that the pageant can be a “new hope” that change the standard of beauty.
Before joining Reina Filipinas, Brooks competed in Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and won the Miss Eco International Philippines title.
Representing the country, Brooks was declared Miss Eco International 2025 in Egypt. She became the third Filipina to snatch the crown.IMT
