Miss Universe Philippines 2021, the 2nd edition of the national pageant, was held tonight at the Henann Resort Convention Center, Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol where twenty-eight stunning ladies competed for the national crown and Beatrice Luigi Gomez was crowned the new queen at the end of the event finale. She succeeds and was crowned by Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo and will now represent her country at Miss Universe 2021.

Beatrice has created history by becoming the first ever openly gay contestant from Philippines to represent the country at Miss Universe. The stunning beauty represented Cebu city at the national competition and was a front-runner for the crown ever since the beginning of the competition. In 2020, she represented San Fernando at Binibining Cebu 2020 and won the title and won the right to represent Cebu City at Miss Universe Philippines 2021. In January 2021, she decided to undergo the basic citizens military course training that would allow her to be part of the Philippine Navy Reserve Unit. Beatrice will definitely be a strong contender at the international platform as well.

Here are the final results of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 at the end of the event finale –

Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2021 – Katrina Jayne Dimaranan

Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2021 – Kim Victoria Vincent

1st Runner-Up – Maureen Christa Wroblewitz

2nd Runner-Up  – Steffi Rose Aberasturi

The evening started with an explosive intro number including reigning queen Rabiya Mateo who danced in a mix of pop and indigenous beats and movements to the tune of BINI's new single ‘Born to Win’. KC Montero hosted the evening as he kept the audience entertained.

The special award winners of the national competition were announced as follows –

Face of Belo Sun Expert – Katrina Dimaranan

Miss Coppermask Pasig – Princess Khrista Singh

Miss Organic Barley – Leren Mae Bautista

Miss K-pads – Janela Joy Cuaton

Miss Savepoint Plus –Katrina Dimaranan

Miss Air Asia – roundtrip tickets to any destination – Maureen Wroblewitz

Miss Jojo Bragais – Leren Mae Bautista

Ms. Red Fox – highest online votes – Kisses Delavin

Ms. Hennan – Maureen Wroblewitz

Best in National Costume – Maria Corazon Abalos

Miss Photogenic – Kisses Delavin

Miss Luxxe White Reveal – Steffi Rose Aberasturi

Miss Luxxe Immunplus – Beatrice Luigi Gomez

Miss Lazada Philippines – Kisses Delavin

Miss Cream Silk – Beatrice Luigi Gomez

Best in Swimsuit – Beatrice Luigi Gomez

Best in Evening Gown – Beatrice Luigi Gomez

The accomplished panel of jury who were in charge of crowning the new queen included Joanna G. Gomez of Hilton Manila, Sam Versoza of FRONTROW, Dr. Vicki Belo of Belo Medical Group, Jojie Lloren of Young Designers Guild and The Fashion Design Council of the Philippines and Sheila Romero of Air Asia Philippines.

Rabiya Mateo also passed on the crown with a final message as she said, “I was very happy but since it’s a pandemic I didn’t have an actual crowning moment but I guess it’s a good thing because you didn’t see my angry cry. I’m very grateful and thankful to all the people who believed in me… I am also thankful to those people who lifted my spirit when I felt like I wasn’t good enough. Just enjoy the moment. If it’s for you, it’s gonna happen. If not, there’s always a next time.”

Congratulations to the newly crowned queen!