Cloie Syquia Skarne, the half-sister of KC Concepcion, shared about her winning first runner-up during the Miss Universe Sweden competition held last Sunday, September 2018 at Cafe Opera in Stockholm.
She announced the news on Instagram, accompanied by a thank you caption expressing her gratitude to her friends, family, and fans “for everyone’s love and support.” She also wrote, “Thank you for last night everyone! I had so much fun on stage. The night wouldn’t have been the same without you.”
Her sister KC responded with a comment that read, “I’m sure you were absolutely amazing, beautiful.” She also wrote, “I wish you could feel how proud I am and will always be of you.”
The daughter of actor Gabby Concepcion and former actress Jenny Syquia isn’t new to the pageant scene. Previously, she was crowned Miss Earth Sweden 2016. Miss Earth 2016 was held in Manila where she placed in the top eight.
Initially, Cloie announced her joining the Miss Universe Sweden 2018 pageant through an Instagram post that asked her fans to vote for her online, adding, “It’s going to be so fun!”
Overall victorious for the Miss Universe Sweden 2018 pageant is Emma Strandberg, who will be representing the European country in the pageant held in the upcming months. It will be happening in Bangkok Thailand. Other winners from the night include Miss International Sweden 2018 Izabell Hahn and Miss Bikini Universe 2018 Lina Ljungberg. Emma competed against Catriona Gray in Miss World Philippines 2016, where the former failed to place in the Top 5 unlike Catriona. They are set to compete against each other again for the Miss Universe 2018 crown.