{"id":70642,"date":"2024-04-29T10:30:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T02:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=70642"},"modified":"2026-06-24T10:01:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T02:01:27","slug":"yana-sonoda-joins-miss-supranational-japan-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/yana-sonoda-5","title":{"rendered":"Yana Sonoda Joins Miss Supranational Japan Competition 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;font-family: georgia, palatino, serif\"><strong>UPDATE: \ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\udf1f\u00a0<span class=\"x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\">\u00a0<\/span>Yana &#8220;Yuki&#8221; Sonoda won <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/misssupranationaljapanofficial\/\">Miss Supranational Japan 2024<\/a>! She will be representing Japan in the global stage on July 2024 in Poland! Congratulations, Yana! \ud83d\udc51\ud83c\udf07\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Hello, everyone! Yana here! <\/span><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">I have some exciting news to share with you all, and I thought I&#8217;d write about it in this post.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">This time, I have been selected as a finalist in one of the world&#8217;s top five beauty pageants, Miss Supranational Japan! I will be representing Kagoshima in the national competition on May 5. For the pageant, I will be participating under my real name, Yuki Sonoda. If you happen to be in Japan on May 5, please come and support me! \ud83d\ude0a<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70650 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/2cb07aa1231265324b173496b10c55d2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/2cb07aa1231265324b173496b10c55d2.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/2cb07aa1231265324b173496b10c55d2-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/2cb07aa1231265324b173496b10c55d2-1024x1014.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/2cb07aa1231265324b173496b10c55d2-768x761.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/2cb07aa1231265324b173496b10c55d2-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Miss Supranational Japan 2024<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #db4f95\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">What is Miss Supranational? <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Miss Supranational is an annual international competition, usually hosted in Poland. \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf1\u2728 If I win the national contest in Japan, I will compete against representatives from other countries on the global stage this July to showcase women&#8217;s true beauty and strength.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">While Miss Universe is the most famous competition, there are many different beauty pageants. I will be competing for Miss Supranational Japan this time. The other major competitions include Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 14pt;color: #db4f95\">My Pageant History<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u27a4 3rd place in Miss Universe Japan <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u27a4 2nd place in Miss Supranational Japan <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Yes, this will be my second time participating in Miss Supranational Japan!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #db4f95\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Why Did I Decide to Participate in Miss Supranational?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">I&#8217;ve participated in many beauty contests. However, despite my track record, I&#8217;ve never won a title. When I participated in Miss Universe Japan, I trained for a year in the Philippines and was fully prepared. Unfortunately, I did not win, which was a deeply frustrating experience for me. \ud83d\ude2d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">However, I am currently working as an actress in the Philippines and want to inspire others by taking on this final challenge!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">I moved to Japan when I was 10 years old and had a tough time during my elementary school years because I couldn&#8217;t speak Japanese. During those difficult moments, Filipino TV shows encouraged me. I believe entertainment is something that &#8220;never gives up and gives courage and hope.&#8221; As an entertainer, I want to show everyone that if you don&#8217;t give up, you can gradually make progress! With this, I&#8217;ve decided to participate in my final beauty contest. \u2728<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #db4f95;font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The Best Creative Team!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Speaking of beauty pageants, one crucial element is the photos shared on social media. I&#8217;ve brought together an incredible creative team, and we managed to take some fantastic photos! How do you like this one? \ud83d\ude09\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70653 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/20240426_172013_0000.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/20240426_172013_0000.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/20240426_172013_0000-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/20240426_172013_0000-290x218.png 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/20240426_172013_0000-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">The theme was to express the strength and beauty of women. You can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C6IH_ylPCPI\/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">a video from the shoot here<\/a>; please take a look! \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #db4f95\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 14pt\">Finally, a Note About Fan Voting!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Fan voting has begun to determine the top 8 finalists in Miss Supranational Japan. Securing the first place in fan votes automatically guarantees a spot in the top 8. You can vote in two different ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u203b I&#8217;ve been thoroughly checking every comment received; they really motivate me. Please continue to support me!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u3010How to Vote\u3011 <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">There are two ways to participate in the fan voting: one is through Instagram, and the other is via web vote. If you could support me in both, that would make me incredibly happy!!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-9\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-6 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bc899ea2-3012-4e87-9247-3be1d3678fb0\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color: #000000\"><strong>\u2460 Instagram Likes &amp; Comments<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">The number of likes and comments <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C58GlF4vu5O\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on this Instagram post<\/a> will count as votes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">To leave comments, first, follow the Instagram account <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/misssupranationaljapanofficial?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@misssupranationaljapanofficial<\/a>. You should be able to comment about an hour after following. I\u2019d really appreciate lots of comments!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u203b It seems there&#8217;s no limit on the number of comments you can make. I check every comment, so I&#8217;m looking forward to your warm messages!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u2461 Web Voting<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">In addition to likes and comments on Instagram, you can also vote online! <\/span><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Please vote for number 16, KAGOSHIMA, using this link: <\/span><a style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\" href=\"https:\/\/l.instagram.com\/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsuprajapan.choicely.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABpna4wcrK2OMNRcBv1iASiKQkCFH_0OHS2smCZLtNIDijtgSU2toSeGMcnA_aem_AWptMEjIRlqEmJ0gV7erhoyk8jLbUtYWy5CkWivj_WHuPRwTtup8v-sb5INfW50k1b0&amp;e=AT18PM7NLo5z5RxyuL7T34osFI6GwiMyUrf74NDKIdy8WCPHXW-vN0i7u6WBlx1Th4vfIYGIdsKSf_Uf34B6Z_ck1W9AxDtJq290eI5duYu4FpN7MBZmlw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vote Here!<\/a> <span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\ud83e\udd70<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Please show your support if you can\u2014every vote makes a difference!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color: #db4f95\"><strong>How to Buy Tickets for Miss Supranational Japan <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Tickets can be purchased from the website listed below. General sales are scheduled to start on April 28 at 12:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong>Ticket Sales Link<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/jba-beauty.com\/?category_id=64b0873407e3670045fff13d\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Purchase Tickets Here!<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong>Date<\/strong>: May 5, 2024 (Sunday); Doors open at 3:30 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: SEL OCTAGON TOKYO (Roppongi)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">In my next article, I plan to write about the results of Miss Supranational Japan. I&#8217;ll do my best to bring you good news, so please cheer me on! \ud83e\udd1e\ud83c\udffd\u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udc51<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u203b If you can come to support me at the contest in Japan, let&#8217;s take a photo together after the event! \ud83e\udd70<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\ud83d\udc95Love, Yana.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bc899ea2-3012-4e87-9247-3be1d3678fb0\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>\u3010About Yuki\u3011<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex gap-3 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center items-center justify-center lg:justify-start mt-0 -ml-1 h-7 gap-[2px] visible\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>YUKI SONODA\uff08\u30e6\u30a6\u30ad\u30fb\u30bd\u30ce\u30c0\uff09<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>Talent Management Agency:<\/strong> VIVA ARTISTS AGENCY<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-69877\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/Yana-Fuentes_Portfolio01-e1654839314809.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/Yana-Fuentes_Portfolio01-e1654839314809.jpg 500w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/Yana-Fuentes_Portfolio01-e1654839314809-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/01\/Yana-Fuentes_Portfolio01-e1654839314809-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Born in Manila, Philippines, Yuki Sonoda moved to Japan at the age of 10 and graduated from Rikkyo University\u2019s College of Law. As a trilingual actress who speaks Japanese, English, and Tagalog, she is working to become a bridge between Japan and the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">She began her entertainment career in the Philippines in 2022. In 2024, she was crowned Miss Supranational Japan 2024 and represented Japan at the international pageant, where she was selected as part of the Top 25.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">She is currently signed with VIVA Artists Agency. She stars as Fauzia Arcadia in the popular series <em>My Husband Is a Mafia Boss<\/em>, now streaming on Viva One. She has also appeared in Philippine film and drama productions such as <em>Minamahal: 100 Bulaklak Para Kay Luna<\/em> and <em>All About Her<\/em>, further expanding her work as an actress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">As an actress, model, and talent who connects the cultures of Japan and the Philippines, she continues to pursue an international career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u3010YUKI SONODA Filmography\u3011<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u25cf2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u30fb<em>My Husband Is a Mafia Boss<\/em> (Viva One)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u3000Role: Fauzia Arcadia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u30fb<em>All About Her<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u3000Role: Isabella Fuentes<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u3000Screened at the Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u25cf2025<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u30fb<em>Minamahal: 100 Bulaklak Para Kay Luna<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u25cf2022<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u30fb<em>Pula ang Kulay ng Gabi<\/em> (AQ Prime)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u30fb<em>Losers-1, Suckers-0<\/em> (AQ Prime)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u3010YUKI Official Website \/ Fan Club\u3011<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">TEAM YUKI: <a href=\"https:\/\/yukisonoda.com\/\">https:\/\/yukisonoda.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u3010SNS\u3011<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yukidusnd\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yukidusnd\/<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/yukidusnd\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/yukidusnd<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@yukidusnd\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@yukidusnd<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">TikTok: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@yukidusnd\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@yukidusnd<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">X: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/yukisonoda\">https:\/\/x.com\/yukisonoda<\/a>_<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Filipina-Japanese Actress Yana Sonoda joins Miss Supranational Japan 2024! 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