DALIA VARDE KHATTAB'S SELF-CARE COMBINES PHYSICAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RESILIENCE

Binibining Pilipinas 2025 first runner-up Dalia Varde Khattab exudes sophisticated beauty, which is evident in her mixed Egyptian and Filipino blood.

- MYLENE MENDOZA-DAYRIT

What's more amazing, though, than her outer beauty are her amazing insights at the very young age of 21.

Born and raised in Kuwait, she decided to stay here in the country when she was 14 years old to pursue a career as a young actress. She is best known for her role in the hit series He's Into Her which eventually became a movie.

Her social media platforms deliberately communicate her mission as a public persona: "Sharing my world of lifestyle, luxury, and love — from everyday elegance to my journey in business, pageantry, and beyond. Expect moments of beauty, empowerment, and a little sparkle in everything I do."

This promise is consistently reinforced in every post and strategic collaboration. She seems to be genuine in her approach not only to visually please but also to inspire and uplift. Her association with the Wellness Whispers brand of Dani Barretto makes her a direct wellness advocate, validating her genuine commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

While many are initially captivated by her outward allure, once drawn, they realize that her true message is grounded in resilience, financial prudence, and authentic self-acceptance.

A family vacation in the Philippines became a life-changing pivot point. Convinced by her manager to take the opportunities offered, she stayed. She enrolled in a new school the very next day, and braced herself for a vast change in cultural norms and language. It was like building a new life from the ground up.