ganados is the second cebuana to win the binibining pilipinas universe title, after pilar pilapil who won in 1967. during the national costume competition, she wore an ensemble inspired by queen juana (queen consort of rajah humabon) of the ancient rajahnate of cebu, and the whole representation of the festivities and meaning of the sinulog festival in the whole island of cebu. in honor of her middle eastern roots, she chose to perform a belly dance presentation during the talent competition. as she is very close to her grandparents, her main advocacy is elderly care. ganados was crowned by outgoing miss universe philippines 2018 and miss universe 2018 catriona gray.