This is the pageant moment you’ve been waiting for. Catch live updates of the much awaited Miss Universe 2021 Philippines pageant.
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Are you ready for the much awaited Miss Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night? 25 beauty queens from all over the Philippines will be competing for the crown in Bohol tonight. Pageant fans are excited to witness the Q&A segment, final evening gown walk, and more. Who are you rooting for tonight? Catch the live updates of the much awaited Miss Universe 2021 Philippines pageant to find out if your token queen will take home the crown.
(7:00 pm) The Miss Universe Philippines beauty pageant kicked off with a virtual performance of P-Pop girl group, Bini. Miss Universe Philippines 2020, Rabiya Mateo, led the 2021 candidates as they danced and walked to the song, Born to Win. After which, host, KC Montero, continued the festivities by giving the stage to each of the 25 candidates, so they could introduce themselves.
(7:15 pm) There was a brief segment showcasing the ladies’ SHEIN dresses. Next up, they announced the winners of special awards. First to win an award was Katrina Dimaranan for Miss Belo Sun Expert. Second is Miss Copper Mask with winner Princess Kristha Singh. Third was Miss Organic Barley, Leren Mae Bautista. Fourth is Miss Albay, Janela Joy Cuaton, for Miss KPads. The fifth winner is Miss Taguig, Katrina Dimaranan, once again for Miss Save Plus. The sixth winner is Maureen Wrobelwitz for Miss Air Asia. The seventh winner is for the official show sponsor, Jojo Bragais. The winner is once again Leren Mae Bautista, representing Laguna. The winner of Miss Red Fox Labs is Miss Masbate. The winner of Miss Hennan Resort is Miss Pangasinan, Maureen Wrobelwitz. Lastly, best of National Costume is Miss Mandaluyong, Corrine Abalos, and Miss Lazada is Miss Masbate, Kisses Delavin.
(7:30 pm) KC Montero announced that there are two additional crowns for the night. There will be in total three winners of the night including the Miss Universe Philippines. The first candidate that entered the top 16 is Miss Masbate. Continued by Miss Pangasinan, Miss Aklan, Miss Misamis Oriental, Miss Manila, Miss Albay, Miss Cavite, Miss Angeles, Miss Mandaluyong, Miss Taguig, Miss Cebu Province, Miss Laguna, Miss ParaΓ±aque, Miss Romblon, Miss San Juan, and Miss Cebu City.
(7:50 pm) KC Montero now introduces all the judges. First is Joanne Gomes, second is Shiela Romero, third is Sam Verzosa, fourth is Doctor Vicki Belo, and fifth is Jojie Lloren. Together with them is Shamcey Supsup, Jonas Gaffud, and Albert Andrada.
(8:00 pm) The much awaited swimsuit competition kicks off with songs by Sam Concepcion. The girls wear heels from Jojo Bragais with matching red swimsuits in different styles. The first girl who walks down the runway is Miss Masbate. Followed by Miss Pangasinan, Miss Aklan, Miss Misamis Oriental, Miss Manila, Miss Albay, Miss Cavite, Miss Angeles City, Miss Mandaluyong, Miss Taguig, Miss Cebu Province, Miss Laguna, Miss ParaΓ±aque, Miss Romblon, Miss San Juan, and Miss Cebu City. The beauty queens then walked in twos to show off their fit bodies and natural beauty.
(8:22 pm) We take a look back at Miss Universe Philippines 2020, Rabiya Mateo’s, reign as the Philippine representative for the global pageant. Looking back, she wasn’t able to get the crown in person, but she is extremely happy for the experience she has gone through along her journey. She went through so much despite the pandemic and participated in many philanthropic endeavors. Rabiya Mateo thanks the pageant fans for their love and support during her reign as Miss Universe 2020. She takes her last walk as the Miss Universe Philippines queen and even acknowledges tripping while speaking to KC Montero. The beauty queen and host talk about Rabiya’s advice to the contending queens and the Rabiyanatics who have helped her along the way. She then reveals that she will be entering show business as an actress and host.
(8:30 pm) We now take a look back at all the video challenges the queens submitted during their time in the Miss Universe Philippines pageant. From the viral video of Miss Cebu Province to the casting interview of Miss Pangasinan. Everything was put on display so we could all reminisce the wonderful memories the fans and the queens shared together.
(8:38 pm) The Miss Universe Philippines 2021 beauty queens give recognition to the designers who have helped them along the way. They explain their evening gowns and how they were able to work together to make their pageant dreams come true. Now, the girls thank their team followed by the names of the designers. Truly, each of the artist’s works are phenomenal. This opens up the final evening gown segment to be done by the top 16 girls in the pageant.
(8:42 pm) The evening gown competition begins with Miss Masbate wearing Louis Pangilinan in a white serpentine number. Miss Pangasinan wears Ushi Sato in a sheer asymmetrical gown. Miss Aklan walks in a white halter gown by Cherry Vic. Miss Misamis Oriental wears a red number by Juniel Doring. Miss Manila wears a white halter serpentine gown by Marc Rancy. Miss Albay wears a gold fringe gown by Jearson Demavivas. Miss Cavite wears a bronze cutout gown by Furne Amato. Miss Angeles wears an asymmetrical gown by Frederick Policarpio. Miss Mandaluyong wears a sequined gown with pink accents by Mark Bumgarner. Miss Taguig wears a white asymmetrical gown with a bird design by Veejay Floresca. Philipp Tampus dresses Miss Cebu Province in a white gown. Miss Laguna wears a golden dress by Chico Estiva. Miss ParaΓ±aque wears an iridescent cutout gown by Rajo Laurel. Miss Romblon wears a red gown by Benj Leguiab IV. Miss San Juan wears a gold sequined gown by Richie Bondoc. Miss Cebu Province wears a blue sequined asymmetrical gown by Furne Amato.
(8:54 pm) The second half of special winners begins now. Miss Masbate wins Miss Luxxe White, a.k.a. Miss Photogenic. Miss Cebu Province wins Miss Instabright Stunner. Miss Cebu City wins Miss Luxxe ImunnePro. Miss Universe Philippines Lazada is also Miss Masbate. Miss Creamsilk goes to Miss Cebu City. The best in swimsuit is also Miss Cebu City. The best in evening gown is Miss Cebu City with deisgner Furne Amato. In total, Miss Cebu City has won a total of four awards in the second half of the special winners.
(9:03 pm) The top 10 candidates are now announced by KC Montero. The beauty queens included are Miss Mandaluyong, Miss Cebu Province, Miss Laguna, Miss Masbate, Miss Cavite, Miss Albay, Miss Taguig, Miss ParaΓ±aque, Miss Pangasinan, and Miss Cebu City.
(9:31 pm) KC Montero does a rundown on everything that happened during the pageant. He then announces that they will soon crown their top 5 queens. Here are this year’s top 5: Miss Cebu Province, Miss Cebu City, Miss Taguig, Miss Cavite, and Miss Pangasinan.
(9:41 pm) The final five beauty queens are now competing in the Q&A session. The first to be called is Miss Cebu Province. Her question is, “How will you empower young women and help them be more socially aware?” She answers by putting emphasis in social media.
Second to go for the mic is Miss Cebu City. He asks her, “How will you continue to inspire others?” Miss Cebu City answers by saying she will not give up under the pressure of being Miss Universe Philippines.
Third to be asked is Miss Taguig. KC asks her, “What do you think is the most inspiring quality that a Miss Universe queen must have?” She answers by saying it is compassion and relatability.
Next to be asked is Miss Cavite. KC asks her, “In your journey to be Miss Universe Philippines what was the most inspiring part?” She answers by saying it is through the people she gets most inspired.
Lastly, Miss Pangasinan takes the mic and is asked, “If you win the crown tonight, how will you inspire women to get out of their comfort zone?” She answers that by being here she is a role model to anyone who is shy.
(10:00 pm) The former winners of the last Miss Universe Philippines pageant make their final walk on the stage. Billie Hakenson, Pauline Aleminckx, Michelle Gumabao, and Bella Ysmael walk together. Rabiya Mateo follows them as the reigning Miss Universe Philippines and the winner of last year’s pageant. Now, the final 5: Miss Cebu Province, Miss Cebu City, Miss Taguig, Miss Cavite, and Miss Pangasinan all take their final walk on the center stage before being evaluated for the crown.
(10:06 pm) Now, they are announcing the winners. Miss Universe Philippines 2nd Runner Up is Miss Cebu Province. Miss Universe Philippines 1st Runner Up is Miss Pangasinan. Miss Universe Philippines Charity is Miss Cavite. The Official Miss Universe Philippines is Miss Cebu City, Beatrice Luigi Gomez.