Hillarie Parungao is not new to pageantry. Having represented her nation at Miss Asia Pacific World pageant, where she stood as third runner up, Hillarie now aims to make it large at Miss World platform. A Nursing graduate, Hillarie is a compassionate individual and has ambitions of starting her own foundation under 5s, to supply care for vulnerable children in her nation. She wishes to raise funds and instigate other organizations to help her. Also a keen dancer, Hillarie started ballroom at the age of 9, and more lately enjoys modern dance. Her hobbies include photography, fashion and travel. She says: “It has been a dream since I was a child to have a crown and to have an advocacy that will create change. I saw that Miss World will be the best avenue to be an inspiration for people to think about others and set aside personal interest.”