Ahtisa Manalo represented Quezon, Philippines at Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and competed against 52 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She was second runner-up to Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan, Philippines. On May 2, 2025, Ahtisa represented Quezon at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and competed against 65 … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026 candidates
13 things about Miss Charm Philippines 2025 Cyrille Payumo
Cyrille Dominguez Payumo, a beauty queen and fashion model from Pampanga, Philippines, has participated in various pageants including Mutya ng Pilipinas, Miss Universe, and Miss Tourism International, where she won the title in 2019. An alumna of Holy Angel University, she advocates for the Aeta community and has appeared in films.
13 things about Miss World Asia 2025 Krishnah Gravidez
Krishnah Marie E. Gravidez, a Filipino beauty queen and entrepreneur from Baguio City, represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2025, after winning Miss World Philippines 2024. She has participated in various beauty competitions, advocating for youth empowerment, and has a background in industrial and civil engineering.
13 things about Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza
Christine Juliane "CJ" H. Opiaza, a Filipino model from Zambales, represented the Philippines in Miss Grand International 2024, ultimately becoming the first to win this title for her country in 2025. She garnered multiple beauty pageant titles throughout her career, including Ms. Universe Philippines 2023 first runner-up.
13 things about Miss Cosmo Philippines 2025 Chelsea Fernandez
Chelsea Lovely Cabias Fernandez, a beauty queen from the Philippines, has represented her country in various pageants, including The Miss Globe and soon in Miss Cosmo. Raised by a foster family and an advocate for adoption, she holds a degree in mass communication and has earned multiple titles since 2016.
13 things about Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up Ahtisa Manalo
Maria Ahtisa Rodriguez Manalo is a multi-talented entrepreneur and beauty queen from the Philippines. She has participated in various beauty pageants, winning titles including Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and achieving runner-up positions in Miss International 2018 and Miss Universe 2025. In addition, she owns food businesses in Australia.
13 things about Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 Victoria Velasquez Vincent
Victoria Velasquez Vincent, an Irish-Filipino-Kiwi architect and beauty queen, competed in Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Universe New Zealand. Born in Auckland, she holds two master’s degrees. Vincent has a complex history, including a kidnap incident in 1999, and participated in various international beauty pageants, culminating in Miss Universe 2024.
13 things about Miss Universe Tandag 2026 Chrystel Mae Correos
Chrystel Mae Azarcon Correos, a model and beauty queen from Surigao del Sur, has participated in numerous pageants, including Miss Philippines Earth and Miss Planet International, where she achieved fourth runner-up. A cum laude psychology graduate, she also holds a nursing degree and previously worked as a university instructor. Correos is set to represent Tandag in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2026.
13 things about Miss Grand Jamaica 2025 Matea Mahal Smith
Matea Mahal Pantoja Smith, born on January 18, 2002, in Florida, represents the Filipino community in various beauty pageants. She attended the University of Florida and has participated in multiple competitions, winning titles like Miss Filipina International 2023 and Miss Grand Jamaica 2025. Her diverse heritage includes Jamaican and Filipino roots.
13 things about The Miss Globe Philippines 2025 Annabelle McDonnell
Annabelle Mae Tate McDonnell, a Filipino beauty queen from Lanao del Norte, has represented the Philippines in various pageants, including Miss Charm and upcoming The Miss Globe 2025. Born in the UK, she was abandoned as a child. McDonnell has won titles like Miss Iligan, Miss Lanao Del Norte, and Miss Kuyamis.
