Apriel Smith: Embracing her journey as a black-skinned Cebuana Queen

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2026 coronation night draws near, Apriel Smith, the Queen City’s bet, took to social media to share an empowering message. Smith, who has faced challenges as a black-skinned Cebuana in the pageant world, reaffirmed her commitment to staying true to herself. “A lot of people tell me, ‘Apriel, change your narrative na, nakakasawa na ‘yung black skin card,’ especially now on my third attempt,” she wrote. However, she stressed that her core identity and history remain unshaken. (“How about changing your narrative? The black skin card is getting old.”) READ: […]... Keep on reading: Apriel Smith: Embracing her journey as a black-skinned Cebuana Queen

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