Miss Universe Philippines 2021
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| Miss Universe Philippines 2021 | |
|---|---|
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| Date | September 30, 2021 |
| Presenters | KC Montero |
| Entertainment | |
| Theme | Inspire You |
| Venue | Henann Resort Convention Center, Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol |
| Broadcaster | |
| Entrants | 28 |
| Placements | 16 |
| Withdrawals | |
| Winner | Beatrice Gomez Cebu City |
| Best National Costume | Maria Corazon Abalos, Mandaluyong |
| Photogenic | Kisses Delavin, Masbate |
| External videos | |
|---|---|
 Grand Coronation Night |
Miss Universe Philippines 2021 was the second Miss Universe Philippines pageant, held at the Henann Resort Convention Center in Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol, on September 30, 2021.[1][2][3] Originally scheduled to be held on September 25, 2021,[4][5] the event was postponed to September 30, 2021 due to the sudden surge of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines.[6][7][8]
Rabiya Mateo of Iloilo City crowned Beatrice Gomez of Cebu City as Miss Universe Philippines 2021 at the end of the event.[9][10] Gomez eventually represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2021 pageant in Eilat, Israel, in December 2021 and finished as a finalist.[11][12]
Contestants from twenty-eight localities competed in this edition. The pageant was hosted by KC Montero.[13][14] Filipino singers Sam Concepcion and Michael Pangilinan performed as musical guests.[15][16]
Location and date
On July 14, 2021, the organization announced that the coronation for the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant will be held on September 25.[4][5] However, on six days before the scheduled finals, the organization announced that the coronation night was postponed due to the sudden surge of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines.[6][7] On September 24, it was announced that the finals would be held on September 30, 2021 at the Henann Resort Convention Center in Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol.[1][2][17][18]
Selection of participants
On May 8, 2021, the organization launched its search for the next Filipina who will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2021 competition. The final submission of applications was on July 15, 2021.[19][20]
On July 14, 2021, the Miss Universe Philippines organization announced a new format for the 2021 pageant. 100 delegates will be initially chosen. The 100 delegates will undergo different challenges where they will be reduced to 75, then 50, and then 30. The 30 remaining delegates will compete live and in person for the coronation night.[21][22]
Top 100
On July 19, the organization announced its Top 100 delegates.[23][24] They competed in a headshot challenge and a video introduction challenge.[25][26] Votes via the Miss Universe Philippines app and the scores of the board of judges determine the Top 75 delegates that was announced on August 8, 2021.[27][28]
| Challenge | Judge | Contestant | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headshot Challenge | Fan Vote Winner | [25][29] | |
| Panelists' Choice |
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[30][31] | |
| Introduction Challenge | Fan Vote Winner | [32][26] | |
| Panelists' Choice | [30][31] |
Top 75
On August 8, 2021, the organization announced its Top 75 delegates.[27][28] They competed in a runway challenge and a casting video challenge.[33][34] Votes via the Miss Universe Philippines app and the scores of the board of judges determined the Top 50 delegates that was announced on August 22, 2021.[35][36]
| Challenge | Judge | Contestant | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runway Challenge | Fan Vote Winner |
|
[33][37] |
| Panelists' Choice |
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[30][31] | |
| Casting Challenge | Fan Vote Winner | [34][38] | |
| Panelists' Choice | [30][31] |
Top 50
On August 22, 2021, the organization announced its Top 50 delegates.[35][36] They competed in a virtual interview challenge.[30][39]
| Challenge | Judge | Contestant | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview Challenge | Panelists' Choice | [30][39] |
Top 30
On September 1, 2021, the organization announced its Top 30 delegates.[40][41] Three delegates advanced to the Top 30 through online voting on the Miss Universe Philippines app and 27 delegates were chosen based from all of the challenges which were scored by the panel of experts.[42][43] These thirty delegates will compete live and in-person for the coronation night.[4][21]
| Result | Contestants | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Vote Winners |
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[40][41] |
On September 13, 2021, Joanna Marie Rabe of Zambales withdrew from the competition due to dengue fever.[44][45] On September 19, 2021, Ybonne Ortega of Davao City withdrew from the competition after testing positive for COVID-19.[46][47]
Results
Placements
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| Placement[9][10] | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Universe Philippines 2021 | |
| Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2021 | |
| Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2021 | |
| 1st Runner-Up | |
| 2nd Runner-Up |
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| Top 10 |
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| Top 16 | |
§ – Lazada Fan Vote Winner
Major awards
| Award | Contestant | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Best in Evening Gown | [48] [49] [50] [51] | |
| Best in Swimsuit | ||
| Best in National Costume |
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| Miss Photogenic (Miss Luxxe White Face of the Universe) |
Special awards
| Award | Contestant | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Face of Belo SunExpert | [48] [50] [52] [53] [54] | |
| Miss SavePoint Plus | ||
| Frontrow Philippines Fitness Routine Challenge | ||
| Miss K-Pads |
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| Lazada Video Contest | ||
| Miss RFOX Philippines | ||
| Miss Universe Philippines Lazada | ||
| Miss Air Asia Philippines | ||
| Miss Hennan | ||
| Miss Bragais | ||
| Miss Organic Barley | ||
| Miss CopperMask |
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| Miss Cream Silk | ||
| Miss Luxxe ImmunPlus Game Changer | ||
| Miss Luxxe White Reveal Instabright Stunner |
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Pageant
National Costume competition
On September 23, 2021, the national costume competition of the 28 delegates premiered on YouTube as a music video featuring the new BGYO track "Kulay".[6][55] For this edition's national costume competition, the Miss Universe Philippines organization decided to pay tribute to Manila Carnival queens, an annual pre-World War II national exposition, carnival, and pageant in Manila that celebrated products of Philippine provinces. This years' national costumes were all inspired by the pre-war pageantry, while donning elements that represent their provinces and cities.[56][57]
Preliminary competition
Originally, the preliminary interviews was scheduled for September 21, 2021 and the preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competition would be on September 23, 2021 but was moved to later dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[58][59][60] The preliminary interviews was later streamed on September 24, 2021 and the preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competition on September 26, 2021 thru KTX.ph.[60][61]
Selection committee
Preliminary competition
- Sam Verzosa – CEO and Co-Founder of Frontrow Philippines[62]
- Shamcey Supsup-Lee – Miss Universe Philippines 2011 and National Director of Miss Universe Philippines Organization[62]
- Jonas Gaffud – Creative Director of Miss Universe Philippines Organization[62]
Final competition
- Joanne Golong-Gomez – Commercial Director of Hilton Manila[63]
- Sam Verzosa – CEO and Co-Founder of Frontrow Philippines[63]
- Vicki Belo – Founder and Medical Director of The Belo Medical Group[63]
- Jojie Lloren – Former President of the Young Designers Guild and The Fashion and Design Council of the Philippines[63]
- Sheila Romero – Vice Chairman of Philippines AirAsia[63]
Contestants
| Province/City | Contestant | Age[a] |
|---|---|---|
| Aklan | Christelle Abello | 27 |
| Albay | Janela Joy Cuaton | 24 |
| Angeles | Mirjan Hipolito | 24 |
| Antique | Noelyn Rose Campos | 23 |
| Bukidnon | Megan Julia Digal | 25 |
| Cagayan de Oro | Vincy Vacalares | 24 |
| Cavite | Victoria Velasquez Vincent | 26 |
| Cebu | Steffi Aberasturi | 27 |
| Cebu City | Beatrice Gomez | 26 |
| Davao del Sur | Jedidah Korinihona | 24 |
| Davao Occidental | Krizzaleen Mae Valencia | 28 |
| Iloilo City | Kheshapornam Ramachandran | 20 |
| Isabela | Jan Louise Abejero | 26 |
| Laguna | Leren Bautista | 28 |
| Makati | Isabelle de los Santos | 25 |
| Mandaluyong | Maria Corazon Abalos | 23 |
| Manila | Izabella Jasmine Umali | 25 |
| Marinduque | Simone Nadine Bornilla | 18 |
| Masbate | Kisses Delavin | 22 |
| Misamis Oriental | Chella Grace Falconer | 21 |
| Negros Oriental | Grace Charmaine Vendiola | 26 |
| Pangasinan | Maureen Wroblewitz | 23 |
| Parañaque | Maria Ingrid Teresita Santamaria | 25 |
| Pasig | Princess Kristha Singh | 27 |
| Romblon | Jane Nicole Miñano | 21 |
| San Juan | Rousanne Marie Bernos | 27 |
| Siargao | Michele Angela Okol | 20 |
| Taguig | Katrina Dimaranan | 28 |