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10 Things to Know About Bella Ysmael, the New Miss Cosmo Philippines

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Lance Joseph Martinez

<p>Since it was founded in August 2023, the <strong>Miss Cosmo </strong>competition has quickly become one of the most anticipated pageants among Filipino fans.</p><p>Over the years, the Philippines has continued to send powerhouse representatives to the international stage—from <strong>Ahtisa Manalo</strong>, who secured a Top 10 finish, to <strong>Chelsea Fernandez</strong>, who impressively ended her journey as first runner-up.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYKY1FvpOyr/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A904384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>This year, another standout queen from the <strong>Miss Universe Philippines 2026</strong> competition is set to take on the Cosmo stage as <strong>Bella Ysmael</strong> of <strong>Taguig</strong> was officially crowned as <strong>Miss Cosmo Philippines 2026 </strong>during the much-awaited coronation event held at <strong>City of Dreams Manila.</strong></p><p>The momentous occasion took place at <strong>The Miss Philippines Coronation Ball</strong>, where six other titles were also awarded to queens who will represent the Philippines in various international pageants around the world.</p><p>As pageant fans begin rallying behind Bella Ysmael in hopes of securing the country’s first-ever Miss Cosmo crown, <strong>here are 10 things you need to know about the newly crowned </strong><strong>Miss Cosmo Philippines 2026.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><a href="https://metro.style/people/2026/5/10/meet-the-newly-crowned-miss-philippines-titleholders-2155"><strong>RELATED: Meet the Newly-Crowned Miss Philippines Titleholders</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She is 29 years old.<br/></strong></div><p>Ysabella Roxas Ysmael, known as Bella, was born on August 8, 1996, making her <strong>29 years old </strong>and set to turn 30 this year. She is the daughter of <strong>The Breed </strong>vocalist <strong>Charlie Ysmael </strong>and <strong>Ika Roxas.</strong></p><p>She is also active on Instagram under the username <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bellaysmael?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw=="><strong>@bellaysmael.</strong></a></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She studied at De La Salle University.</strong></div><p>Based on her <strong>LinkedIn</strong> profile, Bella Ysmael studied at <strong>De La Salle University</strong>, where she earned a <strong>Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, </strong>graduating in 2017.</p><p>She later worked at <strong>Louis Vuitton Philippines </strong>as a <strong>Client Associate</strong> for a year, before taking on a role as<strong> Business Development Officer </strong>at<strong> Salico PH</strong>.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYKc6sOP-q5/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1209095%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She has several pageant experiences.<br/></strong></div><p>Before gaining wider attention in her Miss Universe Philippines stint, Bella Ysmael had already built her pageant experience early on.</p><p>She was crowned <strong>Bb. Parañaque in 2014</strong> and later finished as first runner-up in the<strong> 2018 Century Tuna Superbods competition.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She finished in the Top 7 at Miss Universe Philippines 2026.<br/></strong></div><p>Before being crowned<strong> Miss Cosmo Philippines 2026</strong>,<strong> </strong>Bella Ysmael first competed against 49 other candidates in the recently concluded <a href="https://metro.style/people/2026/5/2/live-updates-miss-universe-philippines-2026-final-competition-and-coronation-night-1705" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Miss Universe Philippines 2026</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>While she initially aimed for a different title, fate had other plans as she secured a spot in the Top 7 and ultimately clinched the Miss Cosmo Philippines 2026 crown, marking her debut in an international pageant.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778485189907tempImageJoswMw.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Bella Ysmael at The Miss Philippines Coronation Ball | Photo by Lance Joseph Martinez</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She previously joined Miss Universe Philippines 2020.<br/></strong></div><p>To begin her national pageantry journey, Bella Ysmael first joined the inaugural standalone <strong>Miss Universe Philippines</strong> competition in 2020, where she represented Parañaque City and finished as first runner-up.</p><p>She placed just behind <strong>Rabiya Mateo</strong> of <strong>Iloilo City</strong>,<strong></strong> who was ultimately crowned <strong>Miss Universe Philippines 2020.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She is a ballerina.<br/></strong></div><p>As pageant fans know, Bella Ysmael is also a trained ballerina. She developed a deep passion for ballet at a young age and eventually carried this artistry into her pageant journey—most evident in her graceful evening gown presentations and signature runway walks.</p><p>Her love for dance began when she took her first ballet class at just four years old, marking the start of a lifelong dedication to the art form. She later trained at <strong>Hampton Court Ballet </strong>under<strong> Erica </strong>and<strong> Lucas Jacinto</strong>, where she further honed her technique and artistic expression.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778485074523milotaballet_1763968760_3772765869034278972_46760476962.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Bella Ysmael with other Milota Ballet instructors | Photo from @milotaballet</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She owns a ballet school.<br/></strong></div><p>In her preliminary interview at the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 competition, Bella Ysmael shared that she is a co-founder and teacher at <strong>Milota Ballet</strong>, a ballet school she helped establish.</p><p>“Milota Ballet began with a simple dream shared by two friends, Summer and Bella, who grew up dancing and wanted to pass on the joy of ballet to the children in their village. With just a few students and a lot of heart, we opened our first ‘studio’ in the sala of our home, welcoming little dancers into a warm and personal space,” the founders wrote on their official website.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She is the founder of ysle and an indoor cycling instructor.<br/></strong></div><p>Beyond the world of pageantry, Bella Ysmael is also building a name for herself as an entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast.</p><p>In her preliminary interview for the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 competition, Bella shared that she is the founder of <strong>ysle</strong>, an eyewear line, and also works as an indoor cycling instructor at <strong>Perigon.</strong></p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNxUcblZDl3/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1115925%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="902" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She is the niece of former Miss Universe Margie Moran.</strong></div><p>Bella Ysmael is the niece of <strong>Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran-Floirendo</strong>,<strong></strong> as Bella is the daughter of Margie Moran’s first cousin, <strong>Charlie Ysmael.</strong></p><p>Fans have also been quick to notice the striking similarities between Bella and Margie despite competing in different generations, especially with both beauty queens coming from a background in dance before stepping into the world of pageantry.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She was a former intern at Metro Magazine.<br/></strong></div><p>And for a fun fact, <strong>Metro Magazine </strong>also became part of Bella Ysmael’s journey, as she previously worked as a fashion intern for the magazine in 2015.</p><p>Under the guidance of editor-in-chief <strong>Geolette Esguerra</strong>, Bella trained in the magazine’s fashion department, where she gained experience working on cover shoots, writing articles, and assisting in various fashion-related projects.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778485354570[image] - 1447903.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Bella Ysmael with Margie Moran | Photo from @margie_moran</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from<strong> @the_missphilippines</strong> and <strong>@hairstyledbymjrone</strong> </p>

<p>A former fashion intern at METRO? Yes! Know more about our new Miss Cosmo Philippines, Bella Ysmael, through these fun facts!</p>

A former fashion intern at METRO? Yes! Know more about our new Miss Cosmo Philippines, Bella Ysmael, through these fun facts!

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