Pageant date

Miss Universe sets date for 70th edition final show

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte

The Miss Universe organization, through its social media pages, has finally set the date of its final show in Eilat, Israel on Dec. 12.

Even with the non-participation of Laos and Malaysia in the mid-December pageant, new territories like the UAE and Morocco will take their places. In a statement, the MUO said it will reveal its complete line-up of entrants in November.

Meanwhile, the Israeli Embassy in the Philippines invited Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez to an intimate luncheon at the Noor Manila. Hosted by His Excellency Ilan Fluss, together with Charge d'Affaires Nir Balzam, the noontime repast was also graced by MUPh national director Shamcey Supsup-Lee, creative director Jonas Gaffud, style council head Albert Andrada, and director of communications Voltaire Tayag.

The Israeli Embassy in Manila wanted to introduce Israeli cuisine to Beatrice. It was also a nice gesture of the embassy in strengthening ties with the Philippines, in whom they have very strong diplomatic relations.

International pop star Noa Kirel will be performing during the coronation night in the coastal city of Eilat.

Rina Messinger won the Miss Universe crown for Israel in 1976. And the most famous personality to have represented the country was Gal Gadot who competed in the 2004 edition.

When ticking your calendars and reminders, please be guided that the 7 pm ET is US time on Dec 12. That's 2 am, Dec 13, Israel time and 7 am in Philippine time. Stay tuned!