Miss Universe Philippines 2020
| Miss Universe Philippines 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Date | October 25, 2020 |
| Venue | Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines (To be confirmed) |
| Broadcaster | TBA |
| Entrants | 51 |
| Placements | 20 |
| Withdrawals | |
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 will be the 1st edition of the Miss Universe Philippines competition, under its new organization.[1] It was scheduled to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.[2]
The coronation night was initially scheduled for May 3, 2020. However due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has been moved at least twice; first to June 14, 2020.[3] and later to October 25, 2020.[4] Due to the pandemic, it is yet to be confirmed if the coronation night will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena as originally planned.[5]
Gazini Ganados of Talisay, Cebu will crown her successor at the end of the event.[citation needed] The winner will represent the Philippines in Miss Universe 2020.[3]
Results
Placements
| Final Results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Universe Philippines 2020 | |
| 1st Runner-up | |
| 2nd Runner-up | |
| Top 5 | |
| Top 10 | |
| Top 20 |
Background
The new Miss Universe Philippines franchise was awarded to Shamcey Supsup, national director; the new organization will hold the first edition of the competition on Sunday October 25, 2020.[6][7]
Selection of participants
On December 2019, the organization launched its search for the next Filipina who will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2020 competition.[8][1][9][10] On 14 February 2020, the 52 contestants of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 were presented. On 28 February 2020, it was confirmed that Negros Occidental will be withdrawing at the pageant due to she want to focus on her study first.[citation needed]
Curtailment due to COVID-19 pandemic
The procedures for the organization of the pageant was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Miss Universe Philippines organization released new guidelines entitled "2020 Pageant Way Forward".[5]
Contestants will be divided into smaller groups for the preliminaries which involve the swimsuit and evening gown competition. All will wear masks except their individual turns on the competition stage and each contestant will be obligated to go home after their respective turn.[5]
For the finals night, under the assumption that the pageant will be held in a large venue. There will be no live audience allowed. The MUP organization projects less than 100 people will be needed, including the contestants, judges, and production team with social distancing implemented. Most production materials for the pageant will be pre-taped. Most production materials for the pageant will be pre-taped. The finals night will be made available to the public online via pay-for-view streaming.[5]
Contestants
As of March 15, 2020, 51 contestants have been appointed and/or selected by their respective localities to represent and compete for the title.
| City/Province | Contestant | Age[a] | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aklan | Christelle Abello | 25 | |
| Albay | Paula Madarieta Ortega | 24 | |
| Angeles City | Christine Nicole Silvernale | 19 | |
| Antique | Joecel Marie Robenta | 23 | |
| Aurora | Princess Laureano | 20 | |
| Baguio City | Bea Theresa Maynigo | ||
| Batanes | Jan Alexis Elcano | 20 | |
| Batangas | Nathalia Urcia | ||
| Biliran | Skelly Ivy Florida | 20 | |
| Bohol | Pauline Amelinckx | ||
| Bulacan | Daniella Louise Loya | ||
| Cagayan de Oro City | Vincy Vacalares | ||
| Cagayan Province | Mari Danica Reynes | 27 | |
| Camarines Sur | Krizzia Lynn Moreno | 24 | |
| Capiz | Mariam Lara Hamid | ||
| Catanduanes | Sigrid Grace Flores | 27 | |
| Cavite | Kimberly Hakenson | 26 | |
| Cebu City | Tracy Maureen Perez | ||
| Cebu Province | Apriel Smith | 24 | |
| Davao City | Alaiza Flor Malinao | 25 | |
| Davao del Norte | We'am Ahmed | 20 | |
| General Santos City | Mariel Joyce Pascua | ||
| Isabela | Maria Regina Malana | ||
| Ilocos Sur | Adelma Krissel Benicta | ||
| Iloilo City | Rabiya Mateo | ||
| Iloilo Province | Kim Chi Crizaldo | ||
| Kalinga | Noreen Victoria Mangawit | ||
| Laguna | Jo-Ann Flores | ||
| La Union | Trizha Ocampo | 25 | |
| Leyte | Chiara Lyn Markwalder | ||
| Makati City | Ivanna Kamil Pacis | 23 | |
| Mandaue City | Lou Dominique Piczon | 24 | |
| Manila | Alexandra Abdon | ||
| Marinduque | Maria Lianina Macalino | ||
| Misamis Oriental | Caroline Joy Veronilla | ||
| Muntinlupa City | Maricres Castro | ||
| Oriental Mindoro | Adee Hitomi Akiyama | 24 | |
| Palawan | Jennifer Linda | ||
| Pampanga | Patricia Mae Santos | ||
| Pangasinan | Maria Niña Soriano | ||
| Parañaque City | Maria Ysabella Ysmael | 23[11] | |
| Pasay City | Zandra Nicole Santa Maria | ||
| Pasig City | Riana Agatha Pangindian | 22 | |
| Quezon City | Michele Theresa Gumabao | 27 | |
| Quezon Province | Faye Dominique Deveza | 23 | |
| Rizal | Ericka Evangelista | ||
| Romblon | Marie Fee Tajaran | 27 | |
| Sorsogon | Maria Isabela Galeria | 21 | |
| Surigao del Norte | Carissa Rozil Quiza | ||
| Taguig City | Sandra Lemonon | 25 | |
| Zamboanga del Sur | Perlyn Cayona |
- ^ Ages at the time of the pageant
Crossovers
Contestants who previously competed in the previous editions of local beauty pageants or in international competition:
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References
- ^ a b "What to expect from first Miss Universe Philippines pageant". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Final date, venue of Miss Universe PH 2020 pageant revealed". ABS-CBN News. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ a b Adina, Armin (14 March 2020). "Miss Universe PH pageant finals moved to June 14". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo (18 May 2020). "First ever Miss Universe Philippines announces new finals date". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ a b c d Alpad, Christina (18 May 2020). "Covid 'safe' Miss Universe Philippines 2020 coronation reset to Oct 25". The Manila Times. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/TheMissUniversePH/posts/670548653694685
- ^ "Shamcey Supsup to lead selection of PH bet to Miss U starting 2020". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ "What Shamcey is looking for in Miss Universe Philippines aspirants". GMA News. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ "Final date, venue of Miss Universe PH 2020 pageant revealed". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Miss Universe Philippines bares official call for 2020 pageant applicants". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^ "Apo ng beteranang aktres, desididong sumali sa Miss Universe Philippines 2020". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved 22 February 2020.