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Filipina Francesca Mclelland Aims for 2026 Reina Hispanoamericana Crown

2/22/2026

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Francesca Beatriz Mclelland, a De La Salle University student from Aklan, aims to win the Reina Hispanoamericana crown in 2026.
She previously held the Miss Eco Teen International Philippines title and now competes against 27 contestants, mainly from Latin America.
The 2026 grand final will be held in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, on February 21, reflecting the legacy of Filipino winners like Dia Mate, crowned in 2025.

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Francesca Beatriz Mclelland, a De La Salle University student from Aklan, aims to win the Reina Hispanoamericana crown in 2026.
She previously held the Miss Eco Teen International Philippines title and now competes against 27 contestants, mainly from Latin America.
The 2026 grand final will be held in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, on February 21, reflecting the legacy of Filipino winners like Dia Mate, crowned in 2025.