Miss Universe Philippines 2022's Coronation Night is finally happening.

And after the pageant's series of virtual events in the past editions due to the pandemic, Miss Universe Philippines finally got to hold an on-ground event with a live audience. This year’s competition marks the third edition of Miss Universe Philippines.

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Scheduled on April 30 at Mall of Asia Area, the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Coronation Night will have 32 delegates vying for the coveted title and the La Mer en Majesté Crown that’s made of golden South Sea pearls. The winner will be crowned by Cebu City’s Beatrice Luigi Gomez, who represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2021 pageant held last December in Eilat, Israel and made the country proud with her Top 5 finish.

Teasing at what is expected to be one of the grandest events of the year, the Miss Universe Philippines organization shared: “After two challenging years, the most prestigious pageant in the country is finally bringing the Universe the grandest coronation it deserves! Hosted by three Miss Universe queens and with performances from the best Filipino artists, get ready for a #UniquelyBeautiful historical event!”

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Serving as the coronation night’s hosts are Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere, and Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Tebow. Reigning Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu is gracing the event as a special guest.

The Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Coronation Night will also feature performances by Bamboo, Sam Concepcion, Francisco Martin, Morissette, JM Bales, and Arthur Nery.

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The Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Coronation Night kicked off with a performance by Bamboo, while the Final 31 delegates walked the runway in vibrant ensembles; one delegate, Benguet's Shawntel Cruz, couldn't make it to the event as she's feeling under the weather.

Miss Universe Philippines 2022 awarded the following: Miss Friendship - Jewel Alexandria Palacat of Ilocos Sur, Miss Photogenic - Celeste Cortesi of Pasay City, and Best in National Costume - Julia Calleja Saubier of Albay.

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Here are the Top 16 (in order of how they were called):

1. Gillian Katherine de Mesa of Nueva Vizcaya

2. Ma. Katrina Llegado of Taguig

3. Chantal Elise Legaspi Schmidt of Cebu City

4. Jona Sweett of Aklan

5. Michelle Marquez Dee of Makati City

6. Julia Calleja Saubier of Albay

7. Angelica Lopez of Palawan

8. Vanessa Ann Ka'ihilani Caro of Iloilo Province

9. Ghenesis Latugat of Baguio City

10. Lou Dominique Piczon of Cebu Province

11. Annabelle McDonnell of Misamis Oriental

12. Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx of Bohol

13. Jewel Alexandria Palacat of Ilocos Sur

14. Sonja Jeyn Tanyag of Laguna

15. Celeste Cortesi of Pasay City

16. Dorothy Gemillan of Iloilo City

The Top 16 delegates then took on the runway in their swimsuits, with a performance by Sam Concepcion. Celeste Cortesi of Pasay City won Best in Swimsuit.

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A tribute to Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez was presented; the beauty queen, who made the country proud for reaching the Top 5 at the Miss Universe 2021 pageant in Eilat, Israel, took on the stage for the last time in her reign.

The evening gown competition followed, with the Top 16 delegates working the runway, while American Idol Season 18 finalist Francisco Martin serenaded them and the crowd. Michelle Marquez Dee of Makati won Best in Long Gown.

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The Top 10 delegates will be revealed next.

Here are the Top 10 (in order of how they were called):

1. Michelle Marquez Dee of Makati City

2. Celeste Cortesi of Pasay City

3. Ghenesis Latugat of Baguio City

4. Ma. Katrina Llegado of Taguig

5. Annabelle McDonnell of Misamis Oriental

6. Lou Dominique Piczon of Cebu Province

7. Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx of Bohol

8. Chantal Elise Legaspi Schmidt of Cebu City

9. Julia Calleja Saubier of Albay

10. Vanessa Ann Ka'ihilani Caro of Iloilo Province

The Top 10 delegates' communication skills, eloquence, wit, and grace under pressure were once again put to test when they were invited onstage for a quick chat or Q&A with Pia Wurtzbach.

Here are the Top 5 (in order of how they were called):

1. Annabelle McDonnell of Misamis Oriental

2. Michelle Marquez Dee of Makati City

3. Ma. Katrina Llegado of Taguig

4. Celeste Cortesi of Pasay City

5. Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx of Bohol

The Q&A with the Top 5 delegates followed. While waiting for the announcement of the winner, there were performances by JM Bales, Sam Concepcion, and Arthur Nery.

At the end of the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Coronation Night, the Top 5 delegates were recognized and awarded as follows:

2nd Runner-Up: Ma. Katrina Llegado of Taguig

1st Runner-Up: Annabelle McDonnell of Misamis Oriental

Miss Universe Philippines Charity: Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx of Bohol

Miss Universe Philippines Tourism: Michelle Marquez Dee of Makati

Miss Universe Philippines 2022: Celeste Cortesi of Pasay

Miss Universe Philippines 2022 is streaming on some ABS-CBN platforms for free, with the media company serving as the official digital streaming partner of the pageant. Fans may watch the coronation night on iWantTFC, ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube Channel, and The Filipino Channel (TFC) on April 30, 7 p.m.

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