Here are the top trending stories for Sunday, January 15, 2023.
Miss Universe 2022, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Celeste Cortesi represented the Philippines in the 71st edition of Miss Universe. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray was also present at the Coronation Night as one of the commentators.
Miss Universe Norway did not competing after falling ill, organizers say.
Puerto Rico, Haiti, Australia, Dominican Republic, and Laos were the first 5 named out of the Top 16 semifinalists. South Africa, Portugal, Canada, Peru, and Trinidad and Tobago are also part of the Top 16. Curaçao, India, Venezuela, Spain, USA, and Colombia complete the Top 16.
Philippines’ Celeste Cortesi has not entered the semifinals, the first time for the country in 13 years.
The Top 16 semifinalists walked the stage in their swimsuit and “statement capes”. Due to a slight tweak in the competition’s format, all of them proceeded to the evening gown portion. After the evening gown competition, the Top 5 candidates were revealed.
The Top 5 proceeded to the Q&A portion.
Dominican Republic, USA, and Venezuela were then named as the Top 3.
The candidates were given a “final look” before the coronation while walking to Yolanda Adams’ ‘I’m Every Woman’.
El Salvador was named host the 72nd edition of Miss Universe, which will be held “at the end of this year (2023).”
Venezuela’s Amanda Dudamel was named 1st Runner-up, while Andreina Martinez of Dominican Republic is 2nd Runner-up.
R’Bonney Gabriel of the USA is Miss Universe 2022!
Despite the non-placement of the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2022 pageant, the country still holds the record for being the Asian country that has the longest consecutive semifinal placements in Miss Universe history, at 12 editions, including 2 crowns in 2015 and 2018.
PBA: Barangay Ginebra, 2022 Commissioner’s Cup champs
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel are the Champions of the PBA 2022 Commissioner’s Cup, besting guest team rival Bay Area Dragons in a do-or-die match on Sunday evening; 114-99.
Sinulog Festival held in Cebu
Viva, Pit Senyor Sto. Niño!