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Miss Universe Philippines 2025, the sixth edition of the annual pageant has culminated last night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Heavy favorite Maria Ahtisa Manalo, 27, from Candelaria, Quezon Province, bagged the crown among 66 contestants following a tough competition. She will compete in Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. The Philippines last won the Miss Universe crown in 2018 with Catriona Gray when the pageant was held in Bangkok, Thailand. This year, with another strong representation expected from the country, especially since it's being held in the same host location, the possibility of clinching the fifth crown seems quite achievable. Previous Filipina Miss Universe titleholders also include Pia Wurtzbach (2015), Margarita Moran (1973), and Gloria Diaz (1969). Ahtisa's victory in her third try was a testament of her perseverance and determination to follow her dream of becoming Miss Universe despite a few setbacks. Last night's competition was...

Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025 on Friday, May 2 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The 27-year-old from  Candelaria bested 65 other contestants to win the national title. She will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. No stranger to pageantry, Ahtisa is a former  Binibining Pilipinas International titleholder who went on to place first runner-up at the Miss International 2018 competition in Japan. She eventually joined Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and finished second runner-up. The national organization then awarded her the title of Miss Cosmo Philippines. In October last year, she was sent to compete in the inaugural edition of the Miss Cosmo pageant in Vietnam where she made the Top 10. The new Miss Universe Philippines succeeds last year's winner and reigning Miss Universe Asia Chelsea Manalo from Meycauayan, Bulacan. Chelsea Fernandez of Sultan Kudarat, Katrina Llegado o...

Tonight, 66 of the world's most beautiful and empowered Filipinas will vie for the highly coveted title of Miss Universe Philippines 2025. The much awaited grand coronation night will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena (SM MOA Arena) in Pasay City from 6 p.m. local time. Live streaming is available on  Empire Philippines  official YouTube channel. Filipino actor Xian Lim and actress Gabbi Garcia will host the show with news anchor Erika Kristensen-Lee and eventologist Tim Yap. Performers include James Reid, Marlo Mortel, Sam Hashimoto, Alvaro Flores, and Kane Gabriel. Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark and continental queens Chidimma Adetshina from Nigeria, Chelsea Manalo from the Philippines, Matilda Wirtavuori from Finland and Tatiana Calmell from Peru are among the special guests. This year's event will be the sixth edition of the national pageant and the first to be held under the directorship of former titleholder and Miss Universe 2...

The five stunning contestants vying for the title of Miss Universe Curacao 2025 have been officially revealed. Their bio and official photos have been posted on the pageant's social media page. One of them will succeed last year's winner Kimberly de Boer and will represent the Dutch Caribbean island at the Miss Universe 2025 competition in Thailand this November. Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark has been announced to visit the island this June to crown the next Miss Universe Curacao. Who will head to the 74th Miss Universe? Meet the contestants: Sashelle Antasia Johnson  — a 19-year-old law student whose strength and determination defy her young age. Born in Jamaica and raised in Curacao, Sashelle turned early experiences of loss, bullying, and anxiety into a powerful journey of perseverance and advocacy. With her passion for justice and her dream to inspire others, she is ready to stand tall on the Miss Universe Curacao stage and show the world that ...

Laura Gnjatović beat 13 other contestants to win Miss Universe Croatia 2025 on Monday, April 28 at Esplanade Hotel in Zagreb. The 23-year-old nursing student from Zadar was crowned by her predecessor, last year's winner Zrinka Ćorić. She will now prepare to represent Croatia at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Lea Turkalj from Vukovar was named first runner-up while Dolores Kraševac from Kamanje, Ana Čulina from Svinjarevci and Rafaela Bartulović from Bjelovar were the second, third and fourth runners-up, respectively. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Croatia Org (@missuniversecroatiaorg) Photos: Miss Universe Croatia / Instagram

Kunda Mwamulima was crowned Miss Universe Zambia 2025 on Saturday, April 20 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre (MICC) in Lusaka. The 29-year-old registered nurse and model will now prepare to represent Zambia at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November. No stranger to pageantry, Kunda is a former Miss Earth Zambia titleholder who competed in Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam. She also joined the Top Model of the World competition in Egypt and made the Top 16. Apart from the new Miss Universe Zambia, 24-year-old Faith Bwalya clinched the title of Miss World Zambia 2025 and will head to the 72nd Miss World in India this coming May. Namakau Nawa and Anna Musonda were both crowned as Zambia's representatives for Miss Supranational 2025 and Miss Grand International 2025, respectively. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kunda Mwamulima (@mwamulimakunda) Photos: Kunda Mwamulima / Instagram

Mirna Alejandra Caballini Bouche has been revealed by the Señorita Panama organization as official representative of Panama for Miss Universe 2025. The 22-year-old professional model, singer, theater actress and fashion designer will head to Thailand to compete in the 74th Miss Universe pageant this November. No stranger to pageantry, Mirna previously represented Chiriquí at the Miss Universe Panama 2024 competition and finished as the second runner-up. The new Miss Universe Panama speaks Spanish, English and currently studies Italian. She is the CEO of MCaballini Productions, a company dedicated to the production of children's works. According to Señorita Panama, the winner of Miss Universe Panama 2025 this October will represent the country at the Miss Universe 2026 pageant. Meet the newly appointed Miss Universe Panama: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Douglas Díaz | Fotógrafo (@douglasdiazphoto) Photos: Señorita Panama, Douglas Díaz / Instagram

Helena Hafþórsdóttir O'Connor was crowned Ungfrú Ísland 2025 (Miss Universe Iceland) on Thursday, April 3 at Gamla Bíó in Reykjavik. The 20-year-old beauty from Viðey bested 19 other contestants to win the national title. Guðrún Eva Hauksdóttir, Kamilla Guðrún Lowen, Kristín Anna Jónasdóttir, and Dimmey Rós were the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. "I’m beyond honored and grateful to be crowned Miss Universe Iceland, Ungfrú Ísland," Helena shared online. "This journey has been filled with challenges, growth, and unforgettable moments—and I want to say from the bottom of my heart: thank you," she added. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Universe Iceland was named last year's Miss Supranational Iceland. She went to Poland for Miss Supranational 2024 and made the Top 25. Helena succeeds last year's winner Sóldís Vala Ívarsdóttir and will now prepare to represent Iceland at Miss Universe 2025 to be held in Thailand this Novemb...

Former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi surprised fans after sharing photos from her intimate wedding ceremony. Wearing a stunning dress by Vietnamese fashion designer Phan Huy, the big day took place on Saturday, March 22 at the Belair Pavilion in Paarl, Western Cape. Zozibini, now 31, became South Africa's third Miss Universe winner in 2019 and the first black South African woman to win the prestigious international pageant. After Miss Universe, the international TV host, model and actress made her acting debut in the film "The Woman King" and was invited to cohost the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zozibini Tunzi (@zozitunzi) Photos: Zozibini Tunzi / Instagram

Miss Universe Philippines 2025, the 6th edition of the annual Miss Universe Philippines pageant will be held this May at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Sixty-nine contestants representing various municipalities, cities, and provinces of the Philippines will compete for a chance to represent the country at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. The contestants were officially revealed in an official press presentation held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati City last month. This year's competition will be the first edition under the directorship of former titleholder and Miss Universe 2013 third runner-up Ariella Arida. The fierce batch of contestants includes former Reina Hispanoamericana winner Teresita Ssen Marquez and Miss International Philippines Maria Ahtisa Manalo. Also vying for the crown are former Miss Philippines Earth Yllana Marie Aduana, Miss Supranational Philippines Chanel Olive Thomas, and Miss Globe Philippines Chelsea Fernandez. Who will succeed last ...