Filipinos have unearthed yet another half-Filipina Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark! 

With her flowing blonde locks, piercing blue eyes, and zero discernible connection to the Philippines—except for one tiny detail—her grandmother hails from Biringan, the mythical city in Samar. Yes, that Biringan, the shimmering realm of gold and supernatural beings that apparently also produces top-tier beauty queens.

Armed with genealogical charts and a vague photo of a tree they swear is “the gateway to Biringan,” Filipino pageant fans are already claiming Theilvig as one of their own. “It’s obvious! Just look at her cheekbones—they scream Filipina!” said a fan, conveniently ignoring Theilvig’s 100% Nordic DNA. Another added, “She’s practically atin because her lola probably rode a golden carabao to Denmark!”

Of course, skeptics argue that Biringan is, well, fictional. But since when has that stopped Filipinos from expanding their diaspora? “If we can claim Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, and that one guy who ate balut in a travel vlog, why not Victoria?” reasoned another fan.

Meanwhile, Miss Nigeria stood patiently by, waiting for her turn. Filipinos smiled politely but whispered, “Any chance she’s part-Filipina too?”