Marian Rivera arrives in Israel to judge 70th Miss Universe pageant

Marian Rivera has arrived in Israel to judge the 70th edition of the Miss Universe pageant!

The Kapuso actress updated her Instagram stories, Tuesday, after sharing earlier that she was flying to the Middle East with her husband Dingdong Dantes.

“I have arrived!” Marian posted hours after they took off Monday evening.

As part of this year’s pageant’s selection committee, Marian is expected to join several pageant activities before a new queen is crowned on Dec. 12.

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During the press reveal on Friday, Marian said she felt honored to be given such a rare opportunity and that she was excited to get to know the hopefuls one by one.

The Philippine bet for the competition is Cebu City’s Beatrice Luigi Gomez, who arrived in Israel late last month.

She is the first openly gay candidate to win Miss Universe Philippines. – Franchesca Viernes/RC, GMA News