Krishnah Gravidez receives Jojo Bragais tribute shoes
Krishnah Gravidez could not help but turn emotional after she received a Jojo Bragais shoes inspired by her.
On social media, the renowned pageant shoes brand shared a video of the Miss World Philippines 2025 unboxing a pair of shoes.
Before opening the box, Krishnah read the letter personally written by Jojo. As she opened the box and saw the shoes, someone told her that the pair will be named after her.
Shocked, Krishnah asked: "Totoo ba? Totoo ba?"
"Oh my gosh! Hindi ko na-expect 'to. Nakakainis. Thank you so much! Thank you Jojo," she said, teary-eyed.
According to the Filipina beauty queen, Jojo was one of the foundations of her journey as a beauty queen, and to have a shoe named after her is a "rare opportunity."
"This is a story of true resilience, strength and dedication. And thank you so much Jojo for bringing my dreams to life," Krishnah said.
In a separate Instagram post, Jojo introduced his latest tribute pair by sharing a photo of Krishnah wearing a nude glossy open toe heels.
Jojo is no stranger to the pageant scene locally and abroad. The designer has come a long way, from being an official footwear provider of Binibining Pilipinas in 2015 to serving as the official shoe designer of the 69th, 71st, and 72nd Miss Universe pageants.
He also previously made a tribute shoes for Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo when she competed in the pageant in November 2024.
Krishnah is vying for the country's second Miss World crown after Megan Young, who won the Philippines' first title in 2013.
The coronation night of Miss World 2025 will be held on May 31 in India.
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