Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Explained

Miss Universe Philippines 2022 was the third edition of the Miss Universe Philippines pageant, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, on April 30, 2022.

The coronation night was livestreamed by ABS-CBN through iWantTFC, YouTube, and The Filipino Channel on April 30, 2022 with a delayed telecast on GMA Network on May 1, 2022.^{[1] [2]} Beatrice Luigi Gomez of Cebu City crowned Celeste Cortesi of Pasay as her successor at the end of the event.^[3] Cortesi represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2022 pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, however, she did not advance to the Top 16, marking the first time since 2009, when Philippines didn't advance to the semi-finals.^[4]

Background

Location and date

On January 3, 2022, the organization announced that the coronation will be in April 2022.^{[5] [6]} Screenings began in February 2022.^{[7] [8]} On March 17, 2022, the organization confirmed that the coronation night will be on April 30, 2022 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.^{[9] [10]}

Selection of participants

On January 31, 2022, the organization launched its search for the next Filipina who will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2022 competition. The final submission of application was initially set for February 15, 2022, but was later extended to February 22, 2022.^{[11] [12]}

On February 28, 2022, the organization revealed its Top 50 delegates that will undergo a series of online challenges to fight for a slot in the final 32 delegates. The online challenges premiered on Kumu starting March 11, 2022.^{[13] [14]}

Top 50

The Top 50 delegates competed in different challenges. The public and judges' votes determined the winners of every challenge.

Challenges	Results		Ref.
Headshot Challenge	Winner	Mandaue – Isabel Luche	^[15] ^[16]
	Top 3	Pasay – Silvia Celeste Cortesi Roxas City – Francheska Alexine Dadivas
Introduction Challenge	Winner	Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx	^[17] ^[18]
	Top 3	Cebu Province – Lou Dominique Piczon San Pablo, Laguna – Shaira Aliyah Diaz
Swimsuit Challenge	Winner	Taguig – Maria Katrina Llegado	^[19] ^[20]
	Top 3	Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee Pasay – Silvia Celeste Cortesi
Fashion and Runway Challenge	Winner	Baguio – Ghenesis Latugat	^[21] ^[22]
	Top 3	Cebu City – Chantal Elise Schmidt Palawan – Angelica Lopez
Casting Video Challenge	Winner	Pasay – Silvia Celeste Cortesi	^[23] ^[24]
	Top 3	Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee Misamis Oriental – Annabelle Mae McDonnell
Interview Challenge	Winners	Albay – Julia Eugénie Augustias Saubier Bulacan – Aidyl Mhay Sanchez Davao del Norte – Jeanne Nicci Orcena Iloilo Province – Vanessa Ann Caro	^[25] ^[26]

Kumu Challenges

On March 26, 2022, Kumu announced the two winners for its Livestream and Follower challenges. The winner of the Follower Sprint challenge will get her own Kumu dressing room during the preliminary competition. On the other hand, the winner of the Livestream challenge will get her own make-up artist during the preliminary competition. The winner of the Livestream challenge also became the second official delegate of the pageant.

Challenge	Result	Ref.
Follower Sprint	Mandaue – Isabel Luche	^[27] ^[28]
Livestream Challenge	Davao del Norte – Jeanne Nicci Orcena

Top 32

On April 6, 2022, the organization revealed its final 32 delegates. Two delegates advanced to the Top 32 as Kumunity's choice and Kumu's choice while thirty delegates were chosen based from all of the online challenges which were scored by the public and the panel of experts.

Challenge	Result	Ref.
Kumunity's Choice	Benguet – Shawntel Michole Cruz	^[29] ^[30]
Kumu's Choice	Davao del Norte – Jeanne Nicci Orcena

New crown

On April 18, 2022, the organization announced that a new crown in collaboration with Jewelmer would be unveiled on April 19, 2022.^{[31] [32]} At the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 gala night held on April 19, 2022, the organization and Jewelmer revealed the new crown named La Mer en Majesté or "The Sea in Majesty" which aptly pays homage to her majesty, the sea, for "she is the queen of the elements". Embedded in it are the Golden South Sea Pearls, the national gem of the Philippines, "a radiant symbol of the harmonious relationship between man and nature, capturing the very spirit of the Filipinos".^[33]

Results

Placements

Placement	Contestant
Miss Universe Philippines 2022	Pasay – Silvia Celeste Cortesi
Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022	Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee
Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022	Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx
1st runner-up	Misamis Oriental – Annabelle Mae McDonnell
2nd runner-up	Taguig – Maria Katrina Llegado
Top 10	Albay – Julia Eugénie Augustias Saubier Baguio – Ghenesis Latugat Cebu – Lou Dominique Piczon Cebu City – Chantal Elise Schmidt Iloilo – Vanessa Ann Caro
Top 16	Aklan – Jona Sweett Ilocos Sur – Jewel Alexandria Palacat Iloilo City – Dorothy Marie Gemillan Laguna – Sonja Jeyn Tanyag Nueva Vizcaya – Gillian Katherine de Mesa § Palawan – Angelica Lopez

§ – Lazada Fan Vote Winner

Appointment

In a separate ceremony, a runner-up was appointed and represented the Philippines in a pageant.

Color keys

• The contestant won in an International pageant.
• The contestant was a Finalist/Runner-up in an International pageant.
• The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
• The contestant did not place.

Major awards

Award	Contestant	Ref.
Best in National Costume	Albay – Julia Eugénie Augustias Saubier	^[35] ^[36]
Miss Friendship	Ilocos Sur – Jewel Alexandria Palacat
Miss Photogenic	Pasay – Silvia Celeste Cortesi
Best in Swimsuit	Pasay – Silvia Celeste Cortesi
Best in Evening Gown	Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee

Special awards

Award	Contestant	Ref.
Frontrow Catwalk Queen	Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee	^[37] ^[38] ^[39] ^[40] ^[41] ^[42]
Frontrow Multi-Level Beauty	Misamis Oriental – Annabelle Mae McDonnell
Frontrow Best Arrival Look (Press' Choice)	Pasay – Silvia Celeste Cortesi
Frontrow Best Arrival Look (Netizens' Choice)	Taguig – Maria Katrina Llegado Victorias – Shanelyn Bayson
Frontrow Choice Queen	Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx
Luxxe Slim Fitness Queen	Pangasinan – Ivylou Borbon
Luxxe ImmunPlus Queen Majestic	Palawan – Angelica Lopez
Miss Kumuniverse	Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee
Miss Creamsilk	Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee
Miss Coins.ph	San Juan – Danielle Arielle Camcam
Face of Essentials by Belo	Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee
Miss Jewelmer	Mandaue – Isabel Luche
Miss Philippine Airlines	Taguig – Matia Katrina Llegado
Miss Jojo Bragais	Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee
Miss MG Cars	Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx
Miss Smilee	Nueva Vizcaya – Gillian Katherine de Mesa
Miss SavePoint	Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee
Miss CAD	Taguig – Maria Katrina Llegado
Miss Avana	Pasay – Silvia Celeste Cortesi
Miss Cavaso	Cebu City – Chantal Elise Schmidt
Miss Okada Manila	Cebu – Lou Dominique Piczon
Miss The Medical City	Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee
Miss Aqua Boracay	Pasay – Silvia Celeste Cortesi
Miss Sendwave	Pasay – Silvia Celeste Cortesi

Pageant

National Costume competition

On April 20, 2022, the organization announced that the national costume competition will be filmed in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Originally scheduled to be livestreamed on TikTok on April 25, 2022, it was moved to April 26, 2022 due to technical concerns.^{[43] [44]} The competition featured a new Johannes Rissler track entitled "Habi". For this edition's national costume competition, the organization decided that 30% of each finalist’s costume should be made of Philippine textiles or weaving.^[45]

Preliminary competition

On April 16, 2022, the organization announced that the preliminary competition would be held on April 27, 2022 at The Cove Manila in Okada Manila, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. Marco Gumabao and Beatrice Gomez hosted the event, while Ez Mil, Anji Salvacion, Yheen & Yuki, and Gabriel Umali performed as musical guests.^{[46] [47]}

Final program

On March 17, 2022, the organization confirmed that the coronation night would be on April 30, 2022 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.

On March 26, 2022, the organization announced that former Miss Universe titleholders Pia Wurtzbach, Iris Mittenaere, and Demi-Leigh Tebow would be hosting the coronation night.^{[48] [49]}

On April 12, 2022, the organization announced that musician and singer-songwriter Bamboo Mañalac would be performing on the coronation night. On April 13, 2022, the organization announced that actor, dancer, and singer Sam Concepcion would also be performing on the coronation night.^[50] On April 18, 2022, the organization announced that Filipino-American singer Francisco Martin would also be performing at the coronation night.^[51] On April 19, 2022, the organization announced that singer-songwriter and performer Morissette, singer-songwriter JM Bales, and R&B singer Arthur Nery would have their special performances on the coronation night.^[52]

Selection committee

The judges for both the preliminary competition and the final telecast determined the results alongside a public vote, which consists of:

• Lia Andrea Moss – Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2006^[53]
• Joshua Sorrentino – International model
• Margarita Gutierrez – Lawyer and vice-president of Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP)
• Richelle Singson-Michael – Architect and businesswoman
• RS Francisco – Actor and co-founder of Frontrow
• Sam Verzosa – Co-founder and CEO of Frontrow
• Jennifer Olay – Pediatrician
• Tonee Co See – Chief Operating Officer of Aqua Boracay
• Francis Padua Papica – Attorney and president of Francis Padua Papica Foundation
• Harnaaz Sandhu – Miss Universe 2021 from India

Contestants

31 contestants competed for the title.

City/Province	Contestant	Age
Aklan	Jona Sweett	26
Albay	Julia Eugénie Augustias Saubier	27
Baguio	Ghenesis Latugat	22
Batanes	Elsa Sally Schumacher	25
Benguet	Shawntel Michole Cruz	25
Bohol	Pauline Amelinckx	26
Bulacan	Aidyl Mhay Sanchez	24
Cebu	Lou Dominique Piczon	26
Cebu City	Chantal Elise Schmidt	20
Davao del Norte	Jeanne Nicci Orcena	21
Davao del Sur	Jedidah Korinihona	25
Ilocos Sur	Jewel Alexandria Palacat	22
Iloilo	Vanessa Ann Caro	25
Iloilo City	Dorothy Marie Gemillan	21
Laguna	Sonja Jeyn Tanyag	23
Lapu-Lapu	Sashi Chiesa	26
Las Piñas	Isabelle Kristine Braza	25
Lucena	Anjeanette Japor	26
Makati	Michelle Daniela Dee	27
Mandaue	Isabel Luche	22
Misamis Oriental	Annabelle Mae McDonnell	21
Negros Oriental	Marilit Iligan	22
Nueva Vizcaya	Gillian Katherine de Mesa	25
Palawan	Angelica Lopez	21
Pampanga	Alyssa Georgia Felix	27
Pangasinan	Ivylou Borbon	22
Pasay	Silvia Celeste Cortesi	24
Quezon	Gracelle Nicole Distura	22
Roxas City	Francheska Alexine Dadivas	22
San Juan	Danielle Arielle Camcam	24
Taguig	Maria Katrina Llegado	24
Victorias	Shanelyn Bayson	22

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-04-18 . Miss Universe Philippines 2022 to stream on ABS-CBN platforms for free . 2022-04-18 . ABS-CBN News.
2. Web site: Viernes . Franchesca . 2022-04-18 . GMA-7 to air the national broadcast of Miss Universe Philippines 2022 on May 1! . 2022-04-18 . GMA News Online . en.
3. Web site: 2022-04-30 . Pasay's Celeste Cortesi is Miss Universe Philippines 2022 . 2022-04-30 . Rappler . en.
4. Web site: 2023-01-15 . Philippines' Celeste Cortesi finishes Miss Universe 2022 journey early . 2023-01-15 . RAPPLER . en-US.
5. Web site: Requintina. Robert. 2022-01-03. Search on for Miss Universe Philippines 2022. 2022-01-11. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
6. Web site: Lachica. Immae. 2022-01-09. Ready for the new set of queens for this year's Miss Universe Philippines?. 2022-01-11. Cebu Daily News. en-US.
7. Web site: Viernes. Franchesca. 2022-01-03. Miss Universe Philippines to start screening for new queens in February. 2022-01-04. GMA News Online.
8. Web site: 2022-01-04. Miss Universe PH to start screening applicants in February. 2022-01-11. Rappler. en-US.
9. Web site: 2022-03-17 . Miss Universe Philippines 2022 to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena this April . 2022-03-17 . GMA News Online . en.
10. Web site: Santiago . Camille . 2022-03-17 . Miss Universe Philippines to stage coronation night at the SM MOA Arena . 2022-04-18 . The Philippine Star.
11. Web site: 2022-02-16. Miss Universe PH extends application deadline to February 22. 2022-02-17. ABS-CBN News.
12. Web site: 2022-02-17 . Miss Universe PH 2022 moves application deadline . 2022-04-18 . Rappler . en-US.
13. Web site: Requintina . Robert . 2022-02-28 . Miss Universe PH 2022 Top 50 official delegates revealed . 2022-02-28 . Manila Bulletin . en-US.
14. Web site: 2022-02-28 . Miss Universe Philippines reveals 50 delegates for 2022 pageant . 2022-02-28 . Rappler . en-US.
15. Web site: 2022-03-13 . Mandaue City, Pasay City, Roxas City bets top Miss Universe Philippines' Headshot Challenge . 2022-03-13 . GMA News Online.
16. Web site: 2022-03-14 . Mandaue City's Isabel Luche tops Miss Universe PH headshot challenge . 2022-03-18 . Rappler . en-US.
17. Web site: 2022-03-17 . Bohol's Pauline Amelincx wins Miss Universe PH introduction challenge . 2022-03-17 . Rappler . en-US.
18. Web site: Mondragon . Doris . 2022-03-17 . Boholana Pauline Amelinckx wins Introduction Video Challenge, Cebu's Lou Piczon in Top 3 . 2022-03-18 . INQUIRER.net . en.
19. Web site: Pasajol . Anne . 2022-03-21 . Miss Universe PH Taguig bet wins top spot in swimsuit challenge . 2022-03-21 . INQUIRER.net . en.
20. Web site: 2022-03-20 . Katrina Llegado wins Miss Universe Philippines swimsuit challenge . 2022-03-20 . GMA News Online . en.
21. Web site: 2022-03-25 . Baguio's Ghenesis Latugat wins Miss Universe Philippines fashion and runway challenge . 2022-03-26 . Rappler . en-US.
22. Web site: 2022-03-24 . Baguio's Ghenesis Latugat wins Miss Universe Philippines' Fashion and Runway challenge . 2022-03-24 . GMA News Online . en.
23. Web site: Tunac . Hermes Joy . 2022-03-29 . Celeste Cortesi wins Miss Universe Philippines casting video challenge . 2022-03-31 . GMA News Online . en.
24. Web site: 2022-03-29 . Pasay's Celeste Cortesi tops Miss Universe Philippines casting video challenge . 2022-03-29 . Rappler . en-US.
25. Web site: Cruz . Dana . 2022-04-05 . Miss Universe Philippines names 4 interview challenge winners . 2022-04-05 . INQUIRER.net . en.
26. Web site: Bracamonte . Earl D.C. . 2022-04-05 . Miss Universe Philippines 2022 bares Interview Challenge Q&A winners . 2022-04-05 . Philstar.
27. Web site: Bracamonte . Earl D. C. . 2022-03-21 . Miss Universe Philippines 2022 challenge winners announced . 2022-03-21 . Philippine Star.
28. Web site: 2022-03-18 . Everything You Need To Know About Miss Universe Philippines 2022 . 2022-03-18 . Page One . en-US.
29. Web site: Viernes . Franchesca . 2022-04-06 . Miss Universe Philippines reveals top 32 finalists . 2022-04-06 . GMA News Online . en.
30. Web site: Requintina . Robert . 2022-04-06 . Miss Universe PH 2022 reveals top 32 finalists . 2022-04-06 . Manila Bulletin . en-US.
31. Web site: 2022-04-18 . Miss Universe Philippines teases new crown in collaboration with Jewelmer . 2022-04-18 . GMA News Online . en.
32. Web site: Lachica . Immae . 2022-04-18 . Miss Universe Philippines '22 crown to be unveiled April 19 . 2022-04-18 . INQUIRER.net . en.
33. News: Viernes. April 19, 2022. Miss Universe Philippines unveils its La Mer en Majesté crown. GMA News Online. en.
34. Web site: 2022-11-08 . Annabelle McDonnell to represent PH in Miss Charm 2023 . 2023-05-15 . ABS-CBN News.
35. Web site: April 30, 2022 . IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe Philippines 2022 swimsuit segment . April 30, 2022 . . en-US.
36. Web site: April 30, 2022 . IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe Philippines 2022 evening gown segment . April 30, 2022 . . en-US.
37. Web site: Requintina . Robert . 2022-04-09 . 3 Miss Universe PH 2022 finalists win special awards . 2022-04-09 . Manila Bulletin . en-US.
38. Web site: 2022-04-09 . Michelle Dee wins special award at Miss Universe Philippines top 32 press presentation . 2022-04-10 . GMA News Online . en.
39. Web site: Bracamonte . Earl D. C. . 2022-04-20 . Miss Universe Philippines 2022 bets given special awards ahead of preliminaries . 2022-04-21 . Philstar.
40. Web site: Santiago . Camille . 2022-04-27 . 'Hakot award': Makati's Michelle Dee took home 6 special awards at the MUPH preliminary competition—plus, here are the other awardees . 2022-04-27 . Philstar Life.
41. Web site: 2022-04-27 . Michelle Dee wins 6 special awards at Miss Universe Philippines 2022 preliminaries . 2022-04-28 . GMA News Online . en.
42. Web site: 2022-04-28 . Miss Universe PH 2022 prelims: Michelle Dee wins 6 special awards . 2022-04-28 . ABS-CBN News.
43. Web site: Lachica . Immae . 2022-04-26 . MUPH 2022 National Costume Presentation moved to April 26 . 2022-04-26 . INQUIRER.net . en.
44. Web site: Viernes . Franchesca . 2022-04-25 . Miss Universe Philippines 2022 moves national costume presentation after technical difficulties . 2022-04-26 . GMA News Online . en.
45. Web site: Viernes . Franchesca . 2022-04-26 . Miss Universe Philippines 2022 national costumes put spotlight on local textiles, weavings . 2022-04-26 . GMA News Online . en.
46. Web site: 2022-04-26 . Here's Where to Watch the 2022 Miss Universe Philippines Preliminaries! . 2022-04-26 . When In Manila . en-US.
47. News: April 17, 2022 . Miss Universe PH to welcome back live audience for preliminary competition . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220417005105/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2022/4/17/Miss-Universe-Philippines-preliminary-live-audience-.html . dead . April 17, 2022 .
48. Web site: 2022-03-26 . Pia Wurtzbach, Iris Mittenaere and Demi-Leigh Tebow to host Miss Universe Philippines 2022 . 2022-03-26 . GMA News Online . en.
49. Web site: Three Miss Universe winners to host PH pageant in April. 2022-03-26. 2022-03-26. ABS-CBN News.
50. Web site: April 13, 2022 . Bamboo, Sam Concepcion to perform in Miss Universe PH 2022 coronation night . April 13, 2022 . ABS-CBN News.
51. Web site: 2022-04-18 . 'American Idol' finalist Francisco Martin to perform in Miss Universe PH 2022 coronation night . 2022-04-18 . ABS-CBN News.
52. Web site: Bautista . Rafael . 2022-04-26 . What You Need To Know About The Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Coronation Night . 2022-04-26 . Nylon Manila . en-US.
53. Web site: Bracamonte . Earl D.C . Michelle Dee bags most Miss Universe Philippines 2022 special awards . philstar.com . 30 April 2022 . 28 April 2022.