Raised in Parañaque and now based in the United States, Aria proudly represents the Filipino Society of Los Angeles as she takes on the Miss Universe Philippines stage. Beyond the spotlight, she is a dedicated pageant coach, mentoring and inspiring young queens to grow in confidence, purpose, and self-belief. With strong roots, global experience, and a passion for empowering the next generation, Aria brings both heart and impact to her journey.
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Introducing Miss Universe Philippines Quezon Province 2026, representing the Filipino Society of Australia — Patricia Ella Evangelista. @ellaevangelista__
Hailing from Padre Burgos, Quezon, Patricia is a licensed civil engineer with a master’s in project management from the University of Sydney, blending brains with leadership on the national stage.
A long-time pageant contender crowned Miss Philippines Australia 2025, she now champions children’s education and empowerment, driven by her own journey overcoming early challenges.
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Introducing Miss Universe Philippines Cabanatuan City 2026 — representing the Filipino Society of Alberta, Canada, Princess Ryla Valeriano Hernandez @ryla.h 👑 A graduate with honours in Administrative Information Management from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Princess balanced academic excellence with pageantry as she earned the title Miss Philippines Alberta 2025. Grounded in education, discipline, and purpose, she now steps forward to represent on the Miss Universe Philippines stage.
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Introducing Miss Universe Philippines Rizal 2026 — representing the Filipino Society of Southern California, Alicia Chelsea Buendia @aliciaabuendia 👑
A LaGree fitness instructor and wellness advocate based in Valencia, California, Alicia is passionate about promoting active lifestyles and preventive healthcare for women of all ages. Through her platform, she champions strength, self-care, and community empowerment as she brings purpose and energy to the Miss Universe Philippines stage.
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Introducing Miss Universe Philippines San Jose, Negros Oriental 2026 — Jayka Noelle Munsayac @jayka.noelle 👑
A Filipino-American actress and model, Jayka is a Journalism graduate from Loyola Marymount University, completing her degree ahead of schedule. From screen appearances in projects like R Rated Frozen and React To That to the runway, she brings confidence, discipline, and global presence to the national stage.
Proudly representing the Filipino Society of Bellevue, Jayka carries her heritage with passion as she showcases Filipino talent on an international platform.
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Introducing Miss Universe Philippines Santo Tomas, La Union 2026 — Rachel-Hanna Gozum @hannagozum 👑 Representing the Filipino Society of Seattle, Rachel-Hanna brings both pride and purpose to the Miss Universe Philippines stage. A student of Computer Science and Engineering with a focus on data science and clean energy innovation, she embodies intelligence, ambition, and the spirit of Filipino excellence abroad. ✨ Is she the next Miss Universe Philippines?
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Introducing Miss Universe Philippines Nueva Vizcaya 2026 — representing the Filipino Society of Washington, Jacqueline “Jaia” Aluning 👑
A Southern California native and proud first-generation Filipino-American, Jaia is a musician and actress trained at the prestigious Howard Fine Acting Studio. She holds a B.A. in Philosophy from San Diego State University and was crowned Miss Philippines NW USA 2025.
With short film appearances credited on IMDb and as the face of Maya in the video game Call of Duty, Jaia brings global experience in entertainment and media. Through her journey, she proudly represents Filipino talent and identity across the diaspora as she steps onto the Miss Universe Philippines stage.
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Introducing Miss Universe Philippines Nueva Ecija 2026 — representing the Filipino Society of the United Kingdom, Michelle Tantoco Burchell 👑 A Filipino-British beauty queen and Computer Science student based in Dartford, Michelle proudly represents women in STEM while balancing pageantry and academics. An alumna of the College of the Immaculate Conception in Cabanatuan City, she now serves as a cultural ambassador, promoting Filipino identity and diaspora pride in the UK. ✨ Is she the next Miss Universe Philippines?
Introducing Miss Universe Philippines La Union 2026 — Bea Millan-Windorski 👑 A proud Elyucana with deep roots in La Union, Bea grew up visiting her lola and lolo, exploring the shores of San Juan Beach, and volunteering with Project CURMA to help protect pawikan. With a degree in International Relations, she expands her advocacy to champion the protection of migrant workers, especially Overseas Filipino Workers, using her voice to uplift stories that deserve global attention. ✨ Is she the next Miss Universe Philippines?
Introducing Miss Universe Philippines Bacolod 2026, Megan Larisse Baldevia ✨ At 23, this registered nurse from Silay City—known as the “Paris of Negros”—claimed her title at the Miss Universe Philippines Negros Island 2025 coronation, securing one of three slots for the national stage. Passionate about health education and community service, Megan’s mission is driven by sacrifice, compassion, and purpose. Is she the next Miss Universe Philippines? 👑🇵🇭
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