Maria Katrina Paras

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Dayanara Torres Then and Now 

<p>I remember it vividly: Glued to our television watching every <a href="https://www.missuniverse.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Miss Universe</strong></a><strong> </strong>candidate&#x27;s move as they vied for the crown back in 1993. Held in Mexico City, the pageant was one that was not historic for the Philippines, as our candidate Dindi Gallardo did not place in the competition, but it was truly memorable. That year&#x27;s winner, Puerto Rican beauty<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dayanarapr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>Dayanara Torres</strong></a><strong>,</strong> became one of our own the year after. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17637059320161993-Dayanara-Torres.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Dayanara Torres, Miss Universe 1993 | Photo via missuniverse.com</span></span></span></div><p>In 1994, Dayanara Torres visited the Philippines to crown her successor, Miss India <strong>Sushmita Sen</strong>. <strong></strong>It was because of this visit that Dayanara eventually stayed in our country to become an actress, appearing in well-loved shows like Sunday noontime show ASAP and hit movies like &#x27;<em>H</em><em>ataw Na</em>&#x27;. She also starred alongside Aga Muhlach in the romantic movie &#x27;<em>Basta&#x27;t Kasama Kita</em>&#x27;. <strong></strong> </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763706259098Dayanara Torres Filipino movies.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Dayanara was well-loved in the entertainment industry and soon became a household name. After many years of residing in the Philippines, she went back home to Puerto Rico for other career opportunities and to eventually marry her now ex-husband, singer Marc Anthony. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://metro.style/beauty/2025/11/21/miss-universe-2025-top-12-beauty-looks-1300" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: The Diverse Beauty Looks of The Miss Universe 2025 Top 12 Ladies</a></div><div><br/></div><p>As years passed, Dayanara&#x27;s career flourished, and despite rocky seasons with a divorce and health challenges (she is a cancer survivor), she has found her place in the world and continues to make her positive light shine. Through the years, she has visited the Philippines, her second home from time to time, and to this day, she only has beautiful words to say about the country.</p><p>This year, we were blessed to see Dayanara co-host the 74th Miss Universe pageant alongside fellow beauty queen, <strong>Miss Universe 2022</strong>, Miss USA <strong>R&#x27;Bonney Gabriel</strong>. The duo shared their commentary after every round, which made us miss her even more. She did mention her love and appreciation for the Philippines on air, which made us reminisce about such fond memories. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763708257458SnapInsta.to_574400642_18545077999027981_6591935691934086212_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">@missuniverse</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRTV6Tik1X6/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A15082951.3%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1059" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>At 51, Dayanara still looks exquisitely beautiful—like the queen she is. With a chic jet-black bob, her signature angular features, and beautiful gray-blue eyes, the Puerto Rican still stuns. Her look for the coronation night was similar: soft waves on her bob, dramatic smoky eyes, and glossy nude lips.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763707619774SnapInsta.to_581416514_18541155391053548_7817146819834074698_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Dayanara Torres, 2025 | Photo via @dayanarapr</span></span></span></div><p>Maybe it&#x27;s her genes, but maybe it&#x27;s also her lifestyle: Dayanara works out consistently with a trainer, helping keep her in shape through the years. She hits the gym, lifts weights, and does cardio to maintain her statuesque physique.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQHVTr0jc42/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A16593719.599999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="981" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Each Miss Universe queen is unique and endearing, but Dayanara truly has a special place in Filipinos&#x27; hearts. </p>

Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres is an Ageless Beauty at 51

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Published November 21, 2025 03:00 PM PHT

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