NIKHISA “Nikki” Buenafe Cheveh, a Filipina-Iranian beauty from Binmaley, Pangasinan, won the Face of Beauty International 2025 title in a glittering coronation held Sunday, November 30, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Her victory sealed a back-to-back win for the Philippines, following Jeanna Isabelle Bilasano’s triumph in 2024.

Before earning her international crown, Nikki had already built an impressive pageant résumé. She was Binibining Binmaley 2023, Limgas na Pangasinan 2023, and a Top 10 finalist in Miss World Philippines 2024. She also carried the title of Miss Multinational Philippines 2024, firmly establishing her as one of Pangasinan’s most accomplished beauty queens.

Nikki’s journey reflects not just her grace and intelligence but also her commitment to purposeful advocacy. Throughout the competition, she highlighted issues close to her heart, earning admiration from judges and fellow candidates.

In her speech, Nikki expressed gratitude for the chance to represent the Philippines on the global stage, vowing to use her platform to promote meaningful causes. Her win brings pride to Binmaley and the entire province of Pangasinan, further uplifting the country’s reputation in global pageantry.

With her international breakthrough, Nikki is expected to pursue more opportunities to empower young women and inspire future queens from her hometown. (Ahikam Pasion)