Gemma Teresa Guerrero Cruz-Araneta is an epitome of a powerful yet beautiful woman. Quite renowned as a Filipino politician, writer and director, Gemma won Miss International 1964 becoming the first Filipino and Asian to win the title. Subsequent to her victory, Araneta received an "Outstanding Manileña" and a "Golden Heart" Presidential decoration from President Diosdado Macapagal. She is an inspiration to all the succeeding Filipino beauty queens.