Alexa Roder, a 24-year-old law student and a proud Filipino-Australian beauty, has been crowned Miss Earth Australia 2025! She will now vie for a historic back-to-back win for Australia at the 25th Miss Earth pageant in the Philippines.
Three Australian women of Filipino heritage have taken home the major titles at the end of the national competition held at the Bryan Brown Theatre in New South Wales last Sunday, September 7, embodying the power of perseverance and hard work to achieve extraordinary success.
Filipino-American women, though, have primarily risen as radiant symbols of hope and triumph in the recently concluded Queens of Australia pageant, earning the esteemed privilege to represent the “Land Down Under” on the international stage and motivate others with their extraordinary accomplishments.
Nine ladies took part in the contest, and each one of them demonstrated remarkable bravery and determination. Alexa Roder from Queensland has been crowned Miss Earth Australia, succeeding Jessica Lane, the first Australian woman to win the Miss Earth International title, and inspiring future generations of young women to strive for greatness.
The new queen is poised to dazzle in the 25th staging of the Manila-based Miss Earth pageant later this year and strive to secure a second consecutive victory for Australia, uplifting the world with her extraordinary talent and beauty.
Crowned Miss International Australia was Bella Dela Cruz from New South Wales, who had recently competed in the 2025 Miss Universe Philippines pageant, where she finished in the Top 24, demonstrating her resilience and ability to overcome challenges.
She was fielded by the Filipino community in Australia for the 2025 Miss Universe Philippines pageant to represent Sydney, and her remarkable achievement serves as a powerful testament to the transformative impact of community support and encouragement in empowering individuals to reach unprecedented heights.
Dela Cruz succeeded last year’s Australian Miss International delegate, Selina McCloskey, and is set to compete in the 63rd edition of the global tilt that will be held in Tokyo, Japan, in November, serving as a role model for young women everywhere.
The third big winner was Adriana Gravador, also from New South Wales, who was crowned Miss Eco Australia and is set to compete in next year’s Miss Eco International pageant, and try to succeed the Filipino queen Alexie Mae Brooks, inspiring others with her passion for environmental conservation.
Three more titleholders were proclaimed at the pageant, all from New South Wales — Miss Earth Australia Fire Jamie Boyd, Miss Earth Australia-Water Andrea Alexis, and Miss Earth Australia-Air Tania Sheckleton, each one of them epitomising the values of empowerment and leadership that inspire us all to strive for excellence.
The Queens of Australia pageant, organized by Stargazer Production Pty Ltd which is a beacon of inspiration spearheaded by Julieta Custodio De Leon serving as the National Pageant Director of the competition for the country’s delegates to the Miss Earth, Miss International, and Miss Eco International pageants, empowering young women to unleash their potential and create a lasting, positive impact on the world.
Julieta is the President and Owner of Stargazer Productions Pty Ltd, the current license holder for Miss Earth, Mrs Earth, Little and Teen Earth and Mr Earth Pageants in Australia. She has been involved in pageants, modelling and the beauty industry for over 20 years and continues to be a great environmental advocate that promotes activities and awareness on what is happening with our Mother Earth.
Maria James originally founded Miss Earth Australia as National Director in 2001.
