Marco Alcaraz, may nakakaaliw na post matapos balikan ang Miss International win ni Lara Quigaman

• Marco Alcaraz took to Instagram to look back on September 26, 2005, the historic day his wife, Precious Lara Quigaman, was crowned Miss International
• In his post, Marco joked that twenty-one years later, he is still reaping the rewards of that victory
• Marco quoted Proverbs 18:22 and Proverbs 31:10, expressing profound gratitude for Lara too
• Reflecting on their shared journey, the actor expressed how deeply blessed he feels to stand by her side as her husband, one that touched netizens online

Marco Alcaraz just reflected on his wife's historic victory in 2005, which he said remains a personal blessing he cherishes every single day.

Taking to his verified Instagram account @marcoalcaraz, the actor posted a nostalgic throwback photo of Precious Lara Quigaman during her triumphant coronation night in Tokyo, Japan, on September 26, 2005.

Dressed in an embellished silver gown and wearing the iconic pearl-encrusted crown, Lara was captured beaming alongside her fellow international court winners.

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Looking back on that monumental moment for Philippine pageantry, Marco penned a sweet and humorous tribute:

"On September 26, 2005, Lara brought honor to the Philippines when she won Miss International. Twenty-one years later, I’m still reaping the rewards of that win… buti na lang pinakasalan niya ako!"

Moving from playful banter to heartfelt reflection, Marco honored the beauty queen's character by citing scriptures on marriage:

"The Philippines got a queen, and I get to call her my wife. The Bible says, 'He who finds a wife finds a good thing' (Proverbs 18:22). It also says a wife of noble character is worth far more than rubies (Proverbs 31:10)."

He eventually closed his tribute by writing: "I found both in Lara… so blessed to be your husband!"

Netizens quickly filled the comments with laughter and admiration, commending Marco for his witty sense of humor and for consistently being Lara's proudest supporter through the years.

Lara Quigaman is a Filipina beauty queen, actress, and model who gained national recognition after winning Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2005. She went on to represent the Philippines in the Miss International 2005, where she won the title and became widely admired for her performance, especially during the question-and-answer portion. Her poise, confidence, and articulate responses helped solidify her reputation as one of the standout Filipina candidates in international pageantry. After her pageant career, she ventured into acting and television, appearing in various projects in the Philippines. Beyond showbiz, Lara is also known for her work as a speaker and advocate, often sharing messages about faith, family, and personal growth.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Lara Quigaman marked husband Marco Alcaraz’s 43rd birthday with a heartfelt tribute on social media. The former beauty queen praised Marco’s sacrifices for their family and his unwavering commitment to serving God and others. Lara shared that while many people see Marco’s joyful personality, she witnesses the unseen dedication and compassion behind the scenes.

Meanwhile, Lara Quigaman shared a humorous yet meaningful response to critics of her natural white hair. The shared throwback video showcased Lara portray a role that required her character to appear completely bald in 'MMK' back then. Lara wittily suggested that since critics seem so unhappy with her showing silver strands, she might as well sport no hair at all. Aside from addressing the hair critics, the Miss International 2005 winner shared that she truly misses acting and expressed gratitude for her past roles.

Source: KAMI.com.gh