Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Bea Millan-Windorski of La Union (Facebook)
All hail the new Filipina queen!
After months of rigorous training and activities, Filipino-American Bea Millan-Windorski of La Union was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2026.
Her coronation took place Saturday evening, May 2, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
A crowd favorite from the onset, Millan-Windorski wowed judges with her answer during the final question-and-answer round.
The question:
“Many Filipinos are growing frustrated with the country. For you, why is it still worth representing the Philippines on the global stage?”
Her answer:
“The Philippines is both something and a place that I’ve been in love with my whole life,” she said. “Growing up in a predominantly non-diverse part of the United States, I was identified as Filipina first and foremost. I often had to point out where the Philippines was on a map to my peers, yet I always felt a deep sense of belonging and home.”
