Zeah Nestle Pala of Camiling, Tarlac just turned up the heat and clinched the Showtime Sexy Babe 2025 title on Saturday, March 1, in "It's Showtime." But she admits this win didn’t come easy, nor was it something she really expected.

With barely any time to prepare—having just won the daily round last Monday and then powering through the semifinals on Friday—Zeah had to bring her A-game fast. With almost no rest, she even felt like she was on the verge of getting sick. But she pushed through and focused on her game plan, especially with her gown and pasarela. 

Luckily, her background in pageantry had her ready to slay every stage of the competition. Zeah made an early impact in the finale, dominating the swimsuit category, where she was hailed Best in Swimsuit; as well as the long gown segment, where she strutted in a sultry and shimmering Leo Almodal silhouette, earning her the Best in Gown award. 

During the crucial Q&A portion where the scores were reset to zero, she faced another challenge as the first among the Top 4 to answer the thought-provoking common question: “Kung magkakaroon ng scientific breakthrough na ang mga lalaki ay pwede nang magbuntis, bilang babae, papayag ka ba na ang mga lalaki ay magkaroon ng karapatang magbuntis?”

She admitted that being the first to speak added extra pressure, especially with the judges watching closely. But she pressed on, and responded yes' to the question, pointing out that since some women are biologically unable to bear children, having the option for men to do so could help couples still experience growing a family together.

"Being the first na sumagot ng Q&A, it's really hard, and being a person also na sumasali ng pageant, I know the feeling ng unang natatanong sa Q&A kasi mako-compare ko siya sa other candidates. For me, I did my best," she said in this exclusive interview, adding that winning the title felt so unexpected for her. Thus, she’s full of gratitude to the Sexy Babe Finale AuthoriTEAM— judges Jameson Blake, Chie Filomeno, Ariella Arida, Michelle Dee, and Joshua Garcia, "I know nararamdaman din nila 'yung kaba ko kanina but I'm really grateful kasi they see a potential in me. I'm so happy and blessed." 

Zeah dedicates this victory, first of all, to God, her supportive dad, and her mom, who has been an OFW in Israel for 20 years. Of course, she’s also thankful to everyone who cheered her on throughout her Sexy Babe journey. The first thing she plans to do after winning, aside from finally satisfying her food cravings, is take the time to thank all her supporters.

As the grand winner, she takes home a ₱300,000 cash prize. A part of it will go into her business, some into her savings, and of course, she won’t forget to give back to the people who helped her, especially her glam team. "Hindi ako mapupunta sa ganitong sitwasyon kundi dahil sa mga taong tumulong sa akin," expressed Zeah, who's proved that being sexy isn’t just about looks—it’s about being confident, smart, and having a good heart, too.