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The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 competition began with the official announcement of the Top 40 contestants on February 18, followed by their introduction along with the cities and provinces they represent. Two of this year's batch of beauties were part of last year's Top 5 finalists ⁠— Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022 Michelle Daniela Dee (also former Miss World Philippines) of Makati and Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022 Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol. This is also the third time the Boholana representative participated. Her first attempt was in 2020 where she finished third runner-up to Miss Universe Philippines 2020 winner Rabiya Mateo from Iloilo City. Some notable crossovers from other national competitions include Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2021 Samantha Alexandra Panlilio of Cavite, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2021 Emmanuelle Fabienne Camcam of Cebu Province, and Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2019 Klyza Ferrando Castro. Since

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night will be held on Saturday, May 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines. The official announcement was made by the national organization via social media on Friday, March 3 following the introduction of the Top 40 contestants vying for this year's coveted title. A total of 40 contestants representing various cities and municipalities of the Philippines will fight for the crown and get the opportunity to represent the country at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador later this year. Due to health reasons, one of the contestants Evangeline Fuentes of Pangasinan withdrew but she was officially replaced by Kristeen Mae Boccang from the beautiful province of Apayao. Save the date and if you don't want to miss the show. See the official announcement below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Photos: Miss Universe Philippines RELATED POSTS: Miss Uni

The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 40 contestants were officially announced last February 18 in Manila and one of them is former Mutya ng Pilipinas winner Klyza Castro. Klyza is 23 years old, pure Filipina beauty with indigenous Mandaya tribe roots, and born in Mati City, Davao Oriental. She is a graduate of Ateneo de Davao University with a degree in political science. No stranger to pageantry, the Miss Universe Philippines aspirant won the 51st Mutya ng Pilipinas while representing Davao del Sur and went on to compete in Miss Asia Pacific International 2019 where she placed in the Top 25 and bagged the Continental Queen of Asia title. Her advocacy is focused on supporting and sustaining the livelihood of her indigenous communities. She recently shared that in 2021, she started a charity drive using her own savings for the Mandaya tribe of Sangab Davao Oriental where she met the woman chieftain of one of the last remaining communities to fully preserve the Mandaya culture. "H

The Top 40 contestants vying for Miss Universe Philippines have been officially announced on Saturday, February 18 at the Citadines Bay City Manila. Following Celeste Cortesi's non-placement at the 71st Miss Universe, this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant is prepared to find the next phenomenal Filipina that embodies transformational leadership. Who will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023 later this year in El Salvador? Meet the official Top 40: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Agusan del Norte - Jannarie Zarzoso Aklan - Avery Mariane Sucgang Apayao - Kristeen Mae Boccang Bacolod - Jan Mari Bordon Bacoor City - Alexandria Bollier Baguio - Krishnah Marie Gravidez Batangas - Karen Joyce Olfato Benguet - Joemay-an Leo Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx Bulacan - Princess Anne Marcos Capiz - Shayne Glenmae Maquiran Cavite - Samantha Alexandra Panlilio Cebu City - Dianne Padillo

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has just announced her engagement to Filipino-American actor and musician Sam Milby. The former beauty queen turned singer and TV personality went to social media on Thursday, February 16 to share the news. She wrote in her caption, "Living in an answered prayer with my best friend. I love you, fiancè." Several of her Miss Universe queen sisters such as Pia Wurtzbach, Harnaaz Sandhu, Demi-Leigh Tebow, and Natalie Glebova sent their congratulatory messages and well wishes in the comment section. The beautiful couple was first romantically linked in 2019 and went public official with their relationship in 2020. "Our best chapter yet," Catriona captioned another post with photos of her diamond engagement ring and her future husband. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) Photos: Catriona Gray / Instagram

Former Miss Grand Philippines Samantha Panlilio was spotted applying for Miss Universe Philippines 2023 on Monday, February 13 at Estancia Mall in Pasig City. The 27-year-old entrepreneur and advocate of sustainable farming hinted at her return to pageantry by not only moving the glass (of champagne) but smashing it to pieces in a post on her social media. Whatever it means, the Cavite-born Filipina is back to shoot for the stars, and if fate allows, she may represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. Not a stranger to pageantry, Samantha bagged the Miss Grand Philippines title at Binibining Pilipinas 2021 and went on to represent her country at Miss Grand International in Bangkok, Thailand. She holds a bachelor’s degree in information management from the University of California Irvine and has earned business-related work experience from various companies in the US and the Philippines. Besides being a Viva Artists Agency talent, she also runs her own businesses, an

The Miss Universe Philippines competition is getting more exciting as the national organization has just announced there will be three crowns at stake this year. "Three exceptional women, each with their own unique destiny, are poised to make their mark and set to dazzle the universe on the global stage," posted on Monday, February 6 on social media. Netizens have mixed reactions to this news and some hope that this competition will remain a "stand-alone" event as it was intended from the beginning. Details for the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2023 including which crowns are added to their roster of winners are yet to be revealed. In addition to Miss Universe 2023, several guesses for the new crowns include Miss Supranational, Miss Charm, and Miss Intercontinental. Applications have recently been extended and those interested to apply can still submit their forms until February 14 at 11:59 p.m. Photo: Miss Universe Philippines RELATED POSTS: Michelle Dee hints

The search continues for the next phenomenal Filipina who will represent the Philippines at the prestigious Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador. Miss Universe Philippines organization announced the extension for submission of applications for the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant until Valentine's Day. While physical screenings will be held on February 13 and February 14, the final selection is on February 15. The application period closes on February 14 at 11:59 p.m. If you have what it takes to be the next Miss Universe Philippines, begin your phenomenal journey to the crown and apply now! Download and fill out this form ( https://bit.ly/MUPH2023 ) and send the accomplished copy to contact@missuniverseph.com. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Photos: Miss Universe Philippines / Instagram

Former Miss World Philippines and Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022 Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee has hinted at her return to pageantry. Her recent comment #deepatapos (not yet done) on social media created a buzz among the pageant fans who are wishing for her to represent the Philippines at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador. Registrations for Miss Universe Philippines 2023 are still open until the 5th of February and it has yet to be confirmed if the actress and model will actually be joining this year's edition. The 27-year-old daughter of former Miss International Melanie Marquez and actor Derek Dee won Miss World Philippines 2019 and placed in the Top 12 at the Miss World pageant held in London. Last year, Michelle represented Makati City and came very close to winning Miss Universe Philippines but lost to her friend Celeste Cortesi who unfortunately failed to reach the Top 16 in Miss Universe 2022, breaking the place

Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi shared a new photo flaunting her "trauma bangs" in one of her latest posts since coming home from the 71st Miss Universe competition in New Orleans. The 25-year-old model was possibly referring to her failed attempt to bring back her country's fifth Miss Universe crown when she was not called into the Top 16 semifinals. Not only Celeste, unfortunately, missed out on getting a placement but she also broke the longest streak that the Philippines achieved at Miss Universe in the past 12 years. In a lengthy post after arriving back in the Philippines, the proud Filipina shared how the entire year has been the most challenging yet most exciting time of her life. She also added that representing her country was her greatest honor. "I am discovering purposes that go beyond my self-ambitions and I am immensely grateful to have had the chance to represent all Filipinos and all the sweet fans of pageantry around the world," s

Former Miss Universe Catriona Gray reunited with Ne-Yo during the Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter's "Live in Concert" tour in Manila. Back in 2018, when Catriona won Miss Universe in Bangkok, Thailand, Ne-Yo was the special guest performer. The R&B superstar performed his hit single "Miss Independent" during the iconic Miss Universe 2018 Top 3 final look. Ne-Yo's Manila concert was held at the Araneta Coliseum, the same venue where Catriona was also crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018. Catriona went to social media to share her "fangirl moment" with her followers. She wrote: "Obviously had the best night ever last night at the [Ne-Yo] concert in Manila. I actually watched him in concert in SM MOA back in 2010. I am such a fan. Then backstage at MU2018, I was too shy to say hi." The former beauty queen turned host and television personality went on stage during last night's concert when Ne-Yo asked for members of the

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has been named the Philippines' top Instagram earner in 2021 according to a study "Instagram Rich List 2022" by Chicago-based company NetCredit. If the estimated amount is accurate, she earned $3,669,205 making her fourth in Asia and Oceania next to international Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, South Korean singer and actress Jisoo, and South Korea-based Thai rapper, singer and dancer Lisa. Based on the published list, the former beauty queen turned model and actress has even earned higher than Australian "Thor" actor Chris Hemsworth and "Wonder Woman" actress and former Miss Israel Gal Gadot. To reveal the world’s top Instagram earners, NetCredit first built a list of the most-followed Instagram stars from every country. List in hand, figures from the Instagram rich list were used to estimate the fee-per-ad for each country’s most-followed stars. Then, the number of sponsored posts made by each star in 2021 was counted