Miss Universe Philippines 2020 is all set to host its national edition, branching out of Binibining Pilipinas from this year, as the official preliminary to Miss Universe 2020. While the national pageant will witness star-studded entries, being open to every Filipina, there are a few contestants who have stuck a nerve with the pageant fanatics as strongest wishlist contestants for the pageant.

For us, Donabelle Erno is an ideal delegate to participate in Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant. With her exotic features and short hair, Donna is the perfect example of global diversity and more so today with Zozibini Tunzi’s historic win at Miss Universe 2019. Zozibini rocked her short hair and strong personality at the pageant showing that beauty does not necessarily mean the conventions set by the society.

The stunning beauty began her journey in 2018 as she won the Mutia ti La Union 2018 crown at the 168th Foundation Day to the Province of La Union. Since then, she has proven that she is a responsible and charming beauty queen who can definitely rise to the top if she decides to participate. She also gave a quick hint to the people as she wrote at Zozibini’s coronation, “God sends an obvious sign, Shall we?”

Being different is not an advantage from the very beginning as one has to face backlash from people who view the other as different and alienated from the society. Donna faced the same issue in the beginning as her identity was being erased, compared, and challenged in ways one can't imagine. With the support of her followers and people who have always encouraged her, she has emerged into the woman she is today who is strong-willed and has the guts to take on the challenges thrown at her.

Donna will definitely shine bright if she decides to participate in Miss Universe Philippines 2020 as the timing is right for unconventional beauties to make their mark in the world.