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By Cielo Fernando May 12, 2021
Sports fans are a big deal, celebrities have an immense fanbase, but when it comes to Miss Universe, it’s a whole different deal because it has a fanbase unlike any other. Because of its character, more and more people are getting hooked into it so it’s not surprising that even if we’re in a pandemic now, the support for Miss Universe 2021 is steady.
In this article, we will talk about everything you must know about the pageant from the date of Miss Universe 2021, history, Miss Universe 2021 contestants, Miss Universe tickets 2021 and more!
*Cover photo source: Wikimedia Commons
About Miss Universe Pageant
Miss Universe 2021 Rehearsals
Photo source: Wikimedia Commons
The Miss Universe Pageant is one of the much-awaited events every year. People from all over the world tune into the show to follow their representative throughout the pageant. According to Hollywood Reporter, nearly 500 million people worldwide watch the live airing show. That’s a different number from the stadium full of audience members witnessing the events in person.
Established in 1952, the Miss Universe beauty pageant has come a long way but its character and mission has remained the same: Finding the most beautiful woman in the entire universe.
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is a global, inclusive organization that celebrates women of all cultures and backgrounds. It aims to empower them to realize their goals through experiences that build self-confidence and create opportunities for success.
MUO prioritizes the importance of being involved and giving back through a dedicated international platform of charitable partnerships. With that being said, the Miss Universe 2021 winner is expected to be a role model to affect positive change through volunteering, fundraising and advocacy.
Miss Universe 2021 Schedule
The much-awaited beauty pageant is scheduled to happen on May 16, 2021 (U.S. time), at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. In the Philippines, it will air on May 17 in the morning.
Venue of the Miss Universe 2021
The Miss Universe 2021 pageant will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida.
Miss Universe 2021 Ticket Prices
Recently, news about the Miss Universe tickets 2021 has been going around the social media because, in case you don’t know yet, the tickets don’t come cheap.
As posted by the MUO on Instagram, Miss Universe 2021 Tickets range from $999 per person up to $2499!
IVY – The Fan Experience ($999 per person or around PHP49,000)
DIAMOND – The Ultimate VIP experience ($2499 per person or PHP121,000)
The Diamond package includes premium lounge-style seating; entrance to the VIP Kick-Off Party; tickets to the national costume, preliminary, and finals; meet and greet, and interview with the reigning Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, and a photo with the new Miss Universe.
According to some reports, you cannot buy only one ticket and the prices don’t include the taxes yet!
Miss Universe 2021 Contestants
This year, there will be 74 Miss Universe 2021 contestants vying for the crown. See below for the full list.
Paula Mehmetukaj – Albania
Alina Luz Akselrad – Argentina
Monika Grigoryan – Armenia
Helen Hernandez – Aruba
Maria Thattil – Australia
Shauntae A. Miller – Bahamas
Hillary-ann Williams – Barbados
Dhenia Covens – Belgium
Iris Salguero – Belize
Lenka Nemer – Bolivia
Julia Gama – Brazil
Shabree Frett – British Virgin Islands
Radinela Chusheva – Bulgaria
Sarita Reth – Cambodia
Angele Kossinda – Cameroon
Nova Stevens – Canada
Mariah Tibbetts – Cayman Islands
Daniela Nicolas – Chile
Jiaxin Sun – China
Laura Olascuaga – Colombia
Ivonne Cerdas – Costa Rica
Mirna Naiia Marić – Croatia
Chantal Wiertz – Curaçao
Klára Vavrušková – Czech Republic
Amanda Petri – Denmark
Kimberly Jimenez – Dominican Republic
Leyla Espinoza Calvache – Ecuador
Vanessa Velásquez – El Salvador
Viivi Altonen – Finland
Amandine Petit – France
Chelsea Tayui – Ghana
Jeanette Akua – Great Britain
Eden Berandoive – Haiti
Cecilia Rossell – Honduras
Elísabet Hulda Snorradóttir – Iceland
Adline Castelino – India
Ayu Maulida Putri – Indonesia
Nadia Sayers – Ireland
Tehila Levi – Israel
Viviana Vizzini – Italy
Miqueal-symone Williams – Jamaica
Aisha Harumi Tochigi – Japan
Kamila Serikbai – Kazakhstan
Hari Park – Korea
Blerta Veseli – Kosovo
Christina Lasasimma – Laos
Francisca Luhong James – Malaysia
Anthea Zammit – Malta
Vandana Jeetah – Mauritius
Andrea Meza – Mexico
Thuzar Wint Lwin – Myanmar
Anshika Sharma – Nepal
Denise Speelman – Netherlands
Ana Marcelo – Nicaragua
Sunniva Frigstad – Norway
Carmen Jaramillo – Panama
Vanessa Castro Guillén – Paraguay
Janick Maceta Del Castillo – Peru
Rabiya Mateo – Philippines
Natalia Piguła – Poland
Cristiana Silva – Portugal
Estefanía Soto Torres – Puerto Rico
Bianca Lorena Tirsin – Romania
Alina Sanko – Russia
Bernadette Belle Ong – Singapore
Natália Hoštáková – Slovak Republic
Natasha Joubert – South Africa
Andrea Martínez – Spain
Amanda Obdam – Thailand
Yelyzaveta Yastremska – Ukraine
Lola De Los Santos – Uruguay
Asya Branch – Usa
Mariangel Villasmil – Venezuela
Khanh Van Nguyen Tran – Vietnam
Trivia About Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo
1. She is an Indian-Filipino
rabiya mateo indian father miss universe 2021
Photo credits to @rabiyamateo
Born on November 14, 1996, Rabiya has an Indian-American father and a Filipino mother. Her parents separated, and Rabiya was left to the care of her mother.
In an Instagram post, Rabiya shared an open letter to her estranged father, saying “I became a strong independent woman today because of the situation that happened in the past but I never blamed you for it.”
2. She struggled financially while growing up
In a video posted by GMA Network, Rabiya admitted that she grew up in poverty and graduating college was the ultimate achievement and gift she could give her mom. Her mom is the one who solely supported their family.
3. Before Miss Universe, she’s a licensed physical therapist and educator
Before taking the path to the pageant scene, Rabiya passed the physical therapist licensure. She also graduated with flying colors as a cum laude at the Iloilo Doctors’ College and passed the board exam in August of 2018. She then went on to work at a review center to help who planned to take the same board exam.
4. Her signature walk is called the Hala Bira
If Catriona Gray has the Lava Walk, Rabiya has Hara Bira walk. “Hala Bira” comes from the Iloilo festival song of the same name.
5. Rabiya’s trip to America for Miss Universe was her first international flight
Since she reportedly grew up in poverty, Rabiya only experienced her first international flight at the age of 24 for the Miss Universe Pageant. But we’re sure there will be more miles to go for this queen!
6. Rabiya Mateo accidentally falls into swimming pool during Miss Universe shoot
But she handled it like a true queen. In a video posted by Rabiya’s training camp Aces & Queens, the 24-year-old beauty queen recalled the unexpected events that happened to her that day: “So a lot of things happened. First of all, I accidentally fell [in] the pool, so I got half of my outfit wet. And then I almost lost my diamonds.” Rabiya just laughed it off and took to Instagram saying that “When life puts you in a bad situation, just make a joke out of it.”
Miss Universe 2021 Winner
As of writing, there is no Miss Universe 2021 Winner announced yet. Stay tuned for more details. We will update this as soon as the winners are announced.
The Four Filipina Miss Universe
Photo source: The Miss Universe Organization/Archive, Released through the Philippine Star
Get to know the empowering Filipina Queens who slayed the runway in the Miss Universe Pageant.
1. Gloria Diaz, 1969
The first Filipina to bring home the title was Gloria Diaz. She won the title at the age of 18. She was a business student at St. Scholastica College who was simply scouted to join Binibining Pilipinas a month earlier, and had no training but her raw morena beauty, and quick and witty answers and counter-questions to the host, Bob Barker made her a crowd favorite. Besides the title of Miss Universe, Diaz was also in the Top 10 Best in Swimsuit awardees.
Question: In a next day or so, a man will land on the moon. If a man from the moon landed in your hometown, what would you do to entertain him?
Winning Answer: Oh, just the same things I do. I think if he has been in the moon for so long I think when he comes over he wants to change, I guess.
2. Margie Moran-floirendo, 1973
Four years after Gloria Diaz gave the Philippines its first Miss Universe crown, 18-year-old Maryknoll College (now Miriam College) student Margie Moran bagged it again. Before joining the pageant scene, Moran was a part-time model for renowned fashion designer Auggie Cordero and danced in The Best of Broadway production by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). Eventually after her Miss Universe stint, she became the president of Ballet Philippines and now the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of CCP.
Her height, natural beauty, and confidence in her clothes were huge factors to her win.
Question: Let’s make believe that all of a sudden you had a million dollars. What’s the first thing you would buy and why would you buy it?
Winning Answer: A house and lot because it’s the most expensive thing and I can’t afford it. If I had a million bucks, I’ll buy a house and lot and live by myself and other people of course.
3. Pia Wurtzbach, 2015
It was Pia Wurtzbach who ended the Philippines’ 42-year drought with her iconic fierce look on the camera with a quick switch to angelic smile. Wurtzbach’s win was historic and really became a hot topic due to various controversies especially when host Steve Harvey made the wrong announcement.
This beauty queen is an inspiration for many Filipinos because she proved that you can get what you want if you have the courage and perseverance to do it. She attempted to win Binibining Pilipinas thrice! But before becoming Miss Universe, she was an actress, a stylist, and a beauty writer.
Top five
Question: Earlier this year, there was a controversy in the Philippines about the United States reopening a base in your country. Do you think the United States should have a military presence in your country?
Winning Answer: I think that the United States and the Philippines have always had a good relationship with each other. We were colonized by the Americans and we have their culture and our traditions even up to this day and I think that we’re very welcoming with the Americans. And I don’t see any problem with that at all.
Final three
Standard question: Why should you be the next Miss Universe?
Winning Answer: To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and responsibility. If I were to be Miss Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth and I would raise awareness to certain causes like HIV awareness that is timely and relevant to my country, which is the Philippines. I want to show the world, the universe rather, that I am confidently beautiful with a heart. Thank you.
4. Catriona Gray, 2018
Catriona Gray, the Philippines’ fourth Filipina Miss Universe, definitely changed the game once again with her win. She is indeed the epitome of beauty, brains, and heart. Throughout the pageant, she wore pieces that showcase Filipino culture, she was true to her word when she said that she will bring the whole Philippines to the competition.
Before her stint in the Binibining Pilipinas, the Filipina-Australian beauty was also a TV host, singer, model, and stage actress. Talk abou talent! What can’t she do?
She was one of the most notable Filipia Beauty Queens because she didn’t just win the Miss Universe title but also the Miss World Philippines in 2016, placed in the Top 5 and won Multimedia Award and placed second in the talent competition.
Top five
Question: Canada recently joined Uruguay as the second nation in the world to make marijuana legal. What is your opinion on the regularization of marijuana?
Winning Answer: I’m for it being used for medical use, but not so for recreational use. Because I think if people will argue then what about alcohol and cigarettes? Everything is good but in moderation.
Final three
Standard Question: What is the most important lesson you’ve learned and how will you apply it to your time as Miss Universe?
Winning Answer: I work a lot in the slums of Tondo, Manila and the life there is poor and very sad. And I’ve always taught to myself to look for the beauty of it and look at the beauty of the faces of the children and to be grateful. And I will bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining and to assess where I could give something, where I could provide something as a spokesperson. And this I think if I can teach people to be grateful, we can have an amazing world where negativity could not grow and foster and children will have smile on their faces.
Frequently Asked Questions About Miss Universe 2021
Q: When is Miss Universe 2021 pageant date?
A: Miss Universe 2021 date and time is on May 16, 2021 at 8 pm Eastern Time (Monday morning, May 17 in the Philippines).
Q: Where is the venue of the Miss Universe 2021 pageant?
A: The 2021 Miss Universe pageant will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Q: Kailan ang Miss Universe 2021?
A: Ang date of Miss Universe 2021 ay magaganap sa May 16 at 8 pm Eastern Time (Monday morning, May 17 in the Philippines). Ito ang sagot sa tanong mo kung kailan ang Miss Universe 2021.
Q: Who won the Miss Universe 2020?
A: Zozibini Tunzi is the Miss Universe 2020. She was the first black woman from South Africa to win the Miss Universe crown. She also made history by shunning expectations and electing to compete with her natural, short-cropped hair, reflecting a deep shift in beauty standards in the pageant industry and beyond.
Q: Are there age requirements for Miss Universe?
A: Yes. Miss Universe delegates must be at least 18 years old and under 28 years old on the date the National competition commenced.
Q: Can Miss Universe be married?
A: No. Miss Universe delegates cannot in any way, shape or form be married, or engaged to be married. The rules once stated that even women who had been married could not compete, but divorcees have since been allowed.
Q: Which country has the most Miss Universe winners?
A: According to the Insider, USA holds the record of the most wins in the Miss Universe pageant.
USA – 8 winners
Venezuela – 7 winners
Puerto Rico – 4 winners
Philippines – 4 winners
Sweden – 3 winners
Q: Who is the first-ever Miss Universe Pageant winner?
A: Armi Kuusela of Finland was the first winner of Miss Universe in 1952. Before her reign was over, she had to give up her title to get married to a Filipino tycoon, Virgilio Hilario.
Q: What is the issue about Jam Magno Rabiya Mateo?
A: Pro-government influencer Jam Magno claps back at beauty queen Rabiya Mateo for criticizing President Rodrigo Duterte. TikToker Jam Magno is annoyed that Rabiya said in an interview that women are “as capable” as men to become leaders, in reaction to Duterte’s misogynistic remark where he said that women are unfit for the presidency.
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