Yana “Yuki” Sonoda Shares Her Post-Pageant Reflections with Philippine Primer

The Miss Supranational 2024 pageant has just wrapped up, and it’s been a whirlwind of excitement, keeping me incredibly busy! I apologize for the delay, but, above all, thank you so much for your continued support and for being part of this amazing journey with me! 💗

Pageant Results

If you’ve been following me on Facebook and Instagram, you probably already know, but I made it into the TOP 24 at the world pageant!

Honestly, right after the competition, I felt a bit disappointed, but all your encouraging messages really lifted my spirits. 💗 Despite some crazy, unexpected challenges before the pageant, I made it through, and I’m proud of myself for that.

Two Major Hiccups Before the Pageant

Sadly, I faced two major hiccups right before the pageant.

The first was a serious case of eye redness just three days before the event—something I’d never experienced before. When I went to the hospital, the doctor said a blood vessel in my eye had burst. 😱💦 I thought it would heal in a day, but they said it could take up to two weeks. I was devastated, thinking of all the hard work, preparation, and support I had received, and I couldn’t stop crying.

The second mishap happened just three hours before the pageant during rehearsal. I was stung by a giant hornet on my knee! The sting felt like a gunshot, and I collapsed from the shock. Thankfully, a doctor treated me right away, and after some medication, I was able to walk on stage.

The pain lingered the whole time—every brush of my skirt against my knee felt unbearable! Funny enough, it was Miss Romania who came to my rescue  after I got stung. She literally rushed over without hesitation and sucked the venom out of my knee! It’s something we laugh about now, but in that moment, she may have saved my life!  A huge thank you to Miss Romania for being my hero that day! 

From Yana to Yuki

Up until now, I’ve been using my stage name, YANA SONODA. However, I had to use my real name, YUKI SONODA, for the pageant since only real names are allowed.

Now that my real name is out there and some fans are getting confused, I’ve decided to officially go by YUKI SONODA from here on out. Please continue supporting the new and improved me! 🌸✨

What’s Next for Me

This is my final pageant! I’m so grateful for all your support throughout this journey! Moving forward, I’ll be focusing solely on my acting career. 🎭🎬 I have some exciting news about my next role soon, so please stay tuned!

Until next time, take care, and thank you for all the love! 💕

💕 Love, Yana.

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