Distinguishing herself as the youngest titleholder in this year’s competition and outshining 23 fellow delegates, all of whom were older than her. Representing Quezon City, Simpson delivered a standout performance throughout the event, capturing top honors in two major fast-track challenges — Beauty with a Purpose, regarded as the most significant award recognizing social impact projects, and Talent. In addition, she was named a finalist in five other fast-track categories, bringing her total to seven challenge finals, a demonstration of both her versatility and consistent excellence across diverse judging criteria. During the grand finale, Simpson also shared the Best in Swimsuit accolade in a tie with Miss Ifugao, further underscoring her strong presence and appeal. Born in the United States, Asia Rose Simpson previously competed on the international pageant stage as a representative of New Mexico at Miss Teen USA 2023, an experience that helped shape her poise and competitive edge leading into her historic victory in the Philippines.