A quick glance at social media will undoubtedly pique your interest in Leren Mae Bautista. The beauty queen has been making waves online as the new romantic interest of basketball player Ricci Rivero, following the athlete's official announcement of their relationship on Instagram.

However, Leren is far more than just a companion to someone. Here, we've compiled a list of 10 essential facts about this dusky-skinned beauty queen and proud titleholder.

She Is An Aquarius!

She belongs to the Aquarius zodiac sign. Leren was born on January 28, 1993, in her hometown of Los Banos, Laguna.

She Is The ‘Bunso’ Of The Family

She's the youngest among her three siblings. Despite being 30 years old, she holds the position of the youngest member in her family!

She Has A Degree in Marketing

Following her high school education at Trace College in Los Baños, Leren pursued a degree in Marketing Management. She attended Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Calamba, both located in Laguna.

She Joined Major Pageants Even Way Back

Leren entered the Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant in 2015, marking the beginning of her journey in various beauty pageants. She clinched the title of Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2015, representing the Philippines at the Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International pageant held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

She Is A Queen In Her Own Right

Leren achieved the title of Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International in 2015. She won the crown during the competition held in Kuala Lumpur on December 31, 2015, surpassing 56 other contestants competing for the prestigious title.

She Joined Bb. Pilipinas in 2019

Demonstrating her determination, Leren participated in the highly sought-after Binibining Pilipinas 2019 pageant. Her persistence paid off as she clinched another title – Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2019. Interestingly, she was crowned by Michelle Gumabao, the former titleholder. Leren had previously represented the Philippines at the Miss Globe 2015 competition in Mexico, where she achieved the impressive position of 2nd runner-up.

She Competed in Miss Universe!

Indeed, the saying "third time's the charm" held true for Leren as she made her third attempt in the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 competition. Representing Laguna once more, she secured a spot in the prestigious Top 10 finalists.

She’s A City Councilor

In 2022, Leren decided to transition from her beauty queen title to a political role. Presently, she serves as the City Councilor for Los Baños, Laguna. Among her constituents, she is affectionately known as the "Queensehala of Los Baños," a fitting title for the accomplished morena! According to an Instagram post, Leren's achievements as a councilor include the passage of 80 Resolutions and 9 Ordinances, as well as providing financial aid for various health and educational initiatives. Additionally, she holds the position of Education and Public Information Chairperson in her municipality.

She Had Her Billboard Moment in New York

Leren had her presence showcased on a billboard in New York City. Similar to Heart Evangelista and Julie Anne San Jose, she was featured on an electronic billboard in Times Square in August 2022.

She’s A Certified Fashionista

Leren adores wearing vibrant outfits and embraces her beach-loving lifestyle! Outside her duties as a dedicated city councilor, she showcases her passion for fashion through her cheerful, colorful outfits, often featured on her Instagram. Additionally, she enjoys soaking up the sun and frequently visits various beaches in the Philippines, from Batangas to Siargao, as evidenced by her geotags.