Miss Universe Philippines Cebu
| Type | Women's beauty pageant |
|---|---|
| Province represented | Cebu |
| Qualifies for | Miss Universe Philippines |
| First edition | 2020 |
| Most recent edition | 2024 |
Miss Universe Philippines Cebu is a regional title under Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH), representing Cebu in the annual national pageant. The titleholder serves as Cebu's ambassador, showcasing its culture, heritage, and tourism.[1] Titleholders often promote Cebuano culture, sustainable tourism, community development, and environmental preservation, protecting Cebu's historical landmarks.
History
The title was officially integrated into the Miss Universe Philippines Accredited Partners Program following its separation in 2019 from Binibining Pilipinas, which is the oldest active national beauty pageant in the Philippines. Alternative names for Cebu are Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province.
Notable winners
Cebu's representatives have achieved the following success in the Miss Universe Philippines competition:
- Beatrice Luigi Gomez (Miss Universe Philippines 2021) – The first openly LGBTQ+ winner of MUPH, representing Cebu City. She later advanced to the Miss Universe 2021 pageant in Eilat, Israel, where she was placed in the Top 5.[2]
- Gazini Ganados (Miss Universe Philippines 2019) – Representing Talisay, Cebu, Ganados won the Best in National Costume award and was placed in the Top 20 at Miss Universe 2019.[3]
Selection process
The titleholder is chosen through local pageants or appointed by provincial organizers. The participants undergo strict preparation in public speaking, runway skills, and community engagement.[4] The pageant features various segments, including evening gown, swimsuit, and question-and-answer portions. Contestants are judged based on beauty, intelligence, and advocacy. Local mentors and MUPH officials prepare the winners for the national competition.
Titleholders
| Year | Represented | Miss Universe Philippines Cebu | Hometown | Age | Awards | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cebu City - North | Kris Tiffany Janson | Cebu City | 34 |
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| 2025 | Cebu City - North | Gabriella Mai Carballo | Cebu City | 26 |
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| 2026 | No Pageant Held | |||||
Winners Gallery
Miss Universe Philippines Cebu 2024 Kris Tiffany Janson Cebu City - North
Miss Universe Philippines Cebu 2025 Gabbi Carballo Cebu City - North
Cebu at Miss Universe Philippines
| Year | Represented | Candidate | Age[a] | Placement | Awards | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cebu | Apriel Smith | 24 | Top 16 | [6] | |
| Cebu City | Tracy Maureen Perez | 27 | Top 16 |
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[6] | |
| Mandaue | Lou Dominique Piczon | 24 | Top 16 | [6] | ||
| 2021 | Cebu | Steffi Rose Aberasturi | 27 | 2nd Runner-Up |
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[7] |
| Cebu City | Beatrice Luigi Gomez | 26 | Miss Universe Philippines 2021 |
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[8] | |
| 2022 | Cebu | Lou Dominique Piczon | 26 | Top 10 |
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[9] |
| Cebu City | Chantal Elise Schmidt | 20 | Top 10 |
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[10] | |
| Lapu-Lapu | Sashi Chiesa | 26 | Unplaced | [10] | ||
| Mandaue | Isabel Luche | 22 | Unplaced |
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[11] | |
| 2023 | Cebu | Emmanuelle Camcam | 28 | Top 18 | [12] | |
| Cebu City | Dianne Padillo | 27 | Unplaced | [13] | ||
| Lapu-Lapu | Clare Inso | 24 | Unplaced | [13] | ||
| Mandaue | Breanna Marie Evans | 27 | Withdrew | [13] | ||
| 2024 | Cebu | Kris Tiffany Janson | 34 | Top 10 |
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[14] |
| Mandaue | Victoria Leslie Ingram | 27 | Unplaced | [14] | ||
| Bantayan Island | Juvel Ducay | 29 | Unplaced | [14] | ||
| Talisay | Mary Josephine Paaske | 21 | Unplaced | [14] | ||
| Toledo | Kim Irish Placibe | 19 | Unplaced | [14] | ||
| 2025 | Cebu | Chella Falconer | 25 | Withdrew | ||
| Cebu City | Gabriella Mai Carballo | 26 | The Miss Philippines Eco International 2026 | |||
| Lapu-Lapu | Natasha Shay Testa | 20 | Unplaced | |||
| Mandaue | Stefanie Przewodnik | 19 | Withdrew | |||
| San Fernando | Thelma Suzanne Dayao | 19 | Unplaced | |||
| 2026 | Cebu | Nicole Borromeo | 25 | The Miss Philippines Worldwide 2026 |
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| Cebu City | Apriel Smith | 29 | The Miss Philippines Charm 2026 |
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See also
Notes
- ↑ Ages at the time of Miss Universe
References
- ↑ ppiquero (October 19, 2023). "Miss Universe Philippines–Cebu officially launched; screening starts November". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ↑ ROQUE, NIKA (March 7, 2024). "Beatrice Luigi Gomez on inspiring youth, paving way for LGBT community, handling negative comments". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ↑ Arnowitz, Leora. "Miss Universe 2019: Steve Harvey mixes up two contestants again thanks to teleprompter flub". USA TODAY.
- ↑ Release, Press (March 8, 2024). "CPHI: Championing beauty and strength of Cebu through MUPH Cebu". MyCebu.ph: Re/Discover Cebu. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ↑ Tugonon, Christian (May 22, 2024). "Cebu's Kris Tiffany Janson among Miss Universe Philippines' Top 20 Contestants". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- 1 2 3 BIGTAS, JANNIELYN ANN (October 25, 2020). "Here are the Top 16 candidates of Miss Universe Philippines 2020". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Who is Steffi Rose Aberasturi, Miss Universe Philippines 2021 2nd runner-up?". RAPPLER. October 5, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ↑ Solano, Joshua Glenn (September 30, 2021). "Cebu City's Bea Gomez is Miss Universe Philippines 2021". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ↑ mmarcellones (April 27, 2022). "Lou Dominique Piczon highlights Badian's hand-woven art in MUPH national costume". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- 1 2 PANALIGAN, MARISSE (April 30, 2022). "Miss Universe Philippines 2022 announces Top 10 candidates". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ↑ Abad, Ysa (March 14, 2022). "Mandaue City's Isabel Luche tops Miss Universe PH headshot challenge". RAPPLER. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ↑ "MUPH 2023 candidate Emmanuelle Vera on last shot at the crown: "I pulled out all the stops today"". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- 1 2 3 "MUPH 2023 Cebu Province candidate reveals she's part of pageant's unannounced top 10". Philstar Life. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Tabiolo, Jewil Anne M. (May 24, 2024). "Cebu's pride: The women who shined in Miss Universe Philippines 2024". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 19, 2024.