Former Beauty Queens we’d like to see at Miss Universe Philippines
Following the decision of Miss Universe to remove its age requirements in all of its pageant systems, Miss Universe Philippines subsequently released a statement, stating that it embraces the change as it allows more women to vie for the prestigious title.
A move that was warmly accepted by pinoy pageant fans, the announcement definitely sparked a lot of buzz and excitement. Giving the so-called ‘aged-out’ beauty queens a clean slate and a brand-new opportunity, many have begun clamoring and expressing their support for their favorites.
While most of these women have seemingly move forward and stayed out of the pageant limelight for quite some time, it’s certainly interesting to see which ones are going to give the crown another shot.
With this change to be fully implemented by next year, here are some that I and a lot of pageant fans are hoping to make their much-awaited return.
Former Beauty Queens we’d like to see at Miss Universe Philippines
Comeback Queens?
Victoria Velasquez Vincent
Age: 28
Pageant Experience/s:
Miss Universe Philippines-Charity 2021
Katrina Jayne Dimaranan
Age: 30
Pageant Experience/s:
Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism 2012
1st runner-up, Miss Supranational 2018 (Representing USA)
Miss Universe Philippines-Tourism 2021
Steffi Rose Aberasturi – Arcenas
Age: 28
Pageant Experience/s:
Sinulog Festival Queen 2011
Miss Mandaue 2013
Reyna ng Aliwan 2014
Miss Beauche International 2015
Binibining Cebu 2018
2nd runner-up, Miss Universe Philippines 2021
Maureen Ann Montagne
Age: 30
Pageant Experience/s:
1st runner-up, Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013
Top 15 semifinalist, Miss USA 2015 (Representing the state of Arizona)
1st runner-up, Miss World America 2017
Miss World Philippines 2018: won as Miss Eco Philippines 2018
1st runner-up, Miss Eco International 2019
Binibining Pilipinas 2021: Crowned as Binibining Pilipinas-Globe 2021
The Miss Globe 2021
Emmanuelle Vera
Age: 28
Pageant Experience/s:
Miss World Philippines 2021: won as Reina Hispanoaemericana Filipinas 2021
3rd runner-up, Reina Hispanoaemericana 2023
Top 18 semifinalist, Miss Universe Philippines 2023
Samantha Mae Bernardo
Age: 30
Pageant Experience/s:
Miss World Philippines 2013: Top 13 semifinalist
2nd runner-up, Binibining Pilipinas 2018
2nd runner-up, Binibining Pilipinas 2019
Binibining Pilipinas 2020: Made it as an official candidate but the pageant was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Later appointed as Miss Grand Philippines 2022.
1st runner-up, Miss Grand International 2020
Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Marquez
Age: 31
Pageant Experience/s:
Top 15 semifinalist, Binibining Pilipinas 2015
Miss World Philippines 2017: won as Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas
Reina Hispanoamericana 2017
Thinking Out Loud
These two beauty queens have previously declared that they are no longer interested in competing in pageants due to personal and professional obligations. However, many are still hopeful that they would reconsider and make a surprising return.
Bea Patricia Magtanong
Age: 29
Pageant Experience/s:
Binibining Pilipinas 2019: won as Bb. Pilipinas-International
Top 8 Finalist, Miss International 2019
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Alaiza Flor Malinao
Age: 30
Pageant Experience/s:
Top 15 semifinalist, Binibining Pilipinas 2015
Top 16 semifinalist, Miss Universe Philippines 2020
With such high-caliber quality, each of these remarkable women has the potential to fly the Philippine flag proudly at the international competition. Will they take the risk and aim for the universe? We just have to wait and see.
