Miss Universe Archives

Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey: Queen of the Multiverse

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA Her reign may long be over, but the country’s third Miss Universe keeps on surprising her fans and compatriots, and even sometimes herself. Her career as a global influencer and celebrity endorser has taken several twists and turns, including her decision to take a stab at…

Michelle Marquez Dee wins Miss Universe Philippines 2023

Michelle, the daughter of Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, will compete at Miss Universe later this year in El Salvador. Another early favorite, Bohol’s Pauline Amelincks, failed for the third time to win the crown. There was no Steve Harvey moment last night, but the nearly four-hour show had a…

Miss Universe is “a beautiful journey that helps push us forward”

Sleep-deprived after a long-haul flight to Manila, Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel looked as vibrant as ever as she faced Filipino fans Wednesday evening at Okada Manila’s grand ballroom during the Miss Universe Philippines gala night. By Alex Y. Vergara “I’m so excited to be in the Philippines,” said R’Bonney…

Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel: “The Filipino blood” is strong!

Immediately after cinching the the Miss Universe 2022 crown, Filipino-American beauty queen R’Bonney Gabriel thanked her fans from both sides of the globe. By Jose Paolo dela Cruz and Iko Gabay “Mabuhay Philippines, Mabuhay Filipino fans,” newly crowned Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel said during her first post-pageant press conference.…

Half-Filipino, half-American from Texas is new Miss Universe

R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer and the daughter of a Filipino-American father and an American mother, won over 83 other women from all over the universe. Luck, however, eluded the Philippines’ Celeste Cortesi, whose failure to make it to the finals marked the end of the country’s 12-year placement streak…

Celeste Cortesi’s secret weapon: “Know thyself!”

How many times have certain people told you or made you feel “no, you can’t” or “no, you can’t do it” because you’re not good enough? Too many to mention? Well, cheer up! Celeste knows where you’re coming from because she’s been there before. That's why her authenticity and “transformational”…

Bea Luigi Gomez bows out to India’s Harnaaz Sandhu in Miss Universe

With her recent Top 5 finish, the country, thanks to Bea, continues to hold on to its record 12-year placement streak in Miss Universe, which started with Venus Raj in 2010. By Alex Y. Vergara Philippine bet Beatrice Luigi Gomez’s Miss Universe journey in Eilat, Israel may have ended with…

Bea Luigi Gomez turns the tide in Francis Libiran’s crimson number

After days of staying under the radar in low-key and sometimes unconventional outfits that left not a few demanding pageant fans unhappy, the country’s Cebuana bet to Miss Universe made a splash in the crucial preliminary competition in both swimsuit and evening gown segments. The long wait is over! And…

Jewelry company behind Catriona Gray’s iconic Miss Universe ear cuff turns 10

Tessera, the homegrown jewelry company, which stole the spotlight on the global stage by crafting Catriona Gray’s "Alab at Dangal” ear cuff in the Miss Universe 2018 pageant, continues to shine on its 10th anniversary. Tessera's Carl and Papat Aquino-Fider Whether for weddings or coming-of-age parties — or even becoming…

“Use your coconut:” Pia Wurtzbach on hand-washing, keeping your files and winning the crown

Miss Universe season may be over (for now) but the beauty queen who cinched the elusive crown in 2015 continues to shine with her health and beauty tips, as well as words of wisdom for both Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza and Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo. “Back up your…