LOOK: The Miss Universe Philippines 2022 winners
The coronation night has come and gone and now, five uniquely beautiful queens have become the new Miss Universe Philippines winners for this year.
Miss Pasay Celeste Cortesi took home the Miss Universe crown, while Miss Makati Michelle Dee was named Miss Universe Philippines Tourism. Miss Bohol Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx took home the Miss Universe Philippines Charity title while Miss Misamis Oriental Annabelle Mcdonnell and Miss Taguig Ma. Katrina Llegado were first and second-runner up respectively.
As newly-minted Miss Universe Philippines 2022, Celeste Cortesi prepares to outdo Beatrice Luigi Gomez's stellar performance in Miss Universe 2021. Let's take a look at the winning looks, national costumes, and glam shoots of this year's top queens.
Celeste Cortesi
The new Miss Universe Philippines Celeste Cortesi is a Filipina-Italian beauty who has been dreaming of becoming a beauty queen since she was 16.
Royal bearing
Celeste Cortesi's national costume was made by designer John Carlo Pagunaling, and the way she carried the costume made her look regal.
Into the future
In this glam shot, the avant-garde top and severe hairstyle really gave Celeste an edge.
Michelle Marquez Dee
Kapuso star Michelle Marquez Dee was a strong contender, taking home numerous special awards during the pageant preliminaries.
Maria Clara of the now
This collaboration between Michelle and Francis Libiran brought Maria Clara to the present.
Model material
Michelle's modeling chops were really evident as she rocked this chic and sophisticated look.
Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx
This is Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx's second time competing, having placed third runner-up in Miss Universe Philippines 2020.
Blue and white and beautiful all over
This Mikee Andrei creation really brought out Pauline's beautiful smile.
Pretty in pink and red
Pauline was one of the standouts in the glam shot photoshoot that the contestants participated in.
Annabelle Mcdonnell
Misamis Oriental's Annabelle Mcdonnell's honesty about her socioeconomic status won her first runner-up.
Ma. Katrina Llegado
Taguig's Ma. Katrina Llegado took home the second runner-up crown. Katrina had previously been named Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2019.
Severe up in here
Katrina offers a beautiful contrast with her sharp make-up against the softer red and pink of her outfit.
