Miss Universe PH 2022 Celeste Cortesi bares #UniquelyBeautiful heart for family

The newly hailed queen is also this year’s Miss PLDT Home!

Besting 31 other candidates with her unique beauty, wit, and passion for her advocacies, Pasay City’s Celeste Cortesi clinched the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 crown. The Filipino-Italian beauty is also now the new Miss PLDT Home titleholder.

The 24-year-old Cortesi is no stranger to pageants, after representing the Philippines at the Miss Earth competition in 2018. In this year's competition, Cortesi showed grace, intelligence, and candor in conquering the Miss Universe Philippines stage. She shares, “I am excited to be part of the Miss Universe Philippines Organization. I will be working with them to advance my advocacies for women’s education and protection of our country’s indigenous people and rich cultural heritage.” 

Besides her advocacies, Cortesi proves that she’s a queen with a uniquely beautiful heart. Throughout the Miss Universe Philippines pageant, she has been outspoken about her deep love and care for her family. “Since I was a kid, my parents have taught me the power of gratitude and kindness for everyone I meet. I always believe that being grateful creates a ripple effect and in turn, brings the best out of people.” 

Watch the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 coronation night LIVE on YouTube

It’s that time of the year again where the most beautiful Filipinas battle it out with their style, confidence, and wit to win the coveted Miss Universe Philippines title.

The Miss Universe Philippines 2022 coronation night will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena and Filipinos all over the world will be able to watch the event LIVE and for FREE on April 30 at 7:00PM (Manila time) on the YouTube channel of ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN is the official digital streaming partner of the Miss Universe Philippines.

Miss Universe Philippines 2021 and top 5 Miss Universe finisher Beatrice Luigi Gomez will be crowning her successor at the event.

Meanwhile, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere, and Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Tebow will serve as the coronation night’s hosts.

Tradition Continues With Christelle Abello As Ginebra San Miguel 2021 Calendar Girl

It is always anticipated every year for the revelation of their calendar girl for Ginebra San Miguel, even  with ongoing pandemic the tradition continues as they reveal the calendar girl for 2021. For this edition they introduce a fresh face from the usual celebrities that grace the special calendar series, and she is Christelle Abelllo. Currently competing for the Miss Universe Philippines crown, she has a lot to show with the calendar variants in different themes.

The 26-year old model based in California, USA takes the reins from Kapuso actress Sanya Lopez (Calendar Girl 2020). The 2021 edition of the Ginebra San Miguel calendar is very timely as it captures today’s “new normal” at home in six (6) different layouts. With the theme “Ganado sa Bahay,” the calendars feature Christelle being “ganado,” motivated and productive even amid the COVID-19 pandemic – working from home, honing her creativity and discovering new skills, and taking care of her body and well-being.