Beatrice Luigi Gomez of Cebu City was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2021 during the live coronation night held in Panglao, Bohol on Thursday, September 30. The judges included Joanne Golong-Gomez, Commercial Director of Hilton Manila, Sam Verzosa, CEO and Co-Founder of Frontrow Philippines, Dr. Vicki Belo, Founder and Medical Director of the Belo Medical Group, Sheila Romero, Vice Chairman of Air Asia Philippines and Jojie Lloren, Former President of the Young Designers Guild and the Fashion and Design Council of the Philippines. KC Montero returned as the host, while Sam Concepcion performed a Miss Universe Philippines original as the ladies flaunted in swimsuits, and Michael Pangilinan serenaded the finalists in the evening gown competition.
Beatrice is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ Community and believes that the Philippines is ready to send a member of such group to compete in Miss Universe stage. Gomez, 26, who also won several awards such as Best in Evening Gown, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Cream Silk and Miss Luxxe Immunplus Game Changer, is also part of the Philippine Navy Reserve Unit. She is also into boxing, scuba diving and volleyball.
In the final Q&A, when asked “If during your reign as Miss Universe Philippines, things happen in your life that make you sad and uninspired, how would you be able to continue inspiring others?” Beatrice answered “It is very evident that all of us went through difficulties during this pandemic, but it is also true that we are able to rise to the occasion. And if anything happened to me during my race, I will not give up and inspire others by rising to the problems that I am encountering, and whatever you’re going through, you will be able to overcome it.”
Four women were crowned alongside Bea with their respective titles:
- Miss Universe Philippines Tourism: Katrina Dimaranan, Taguig
- Miss Universe Philippines Charity: Victoria Velasquez Vincent, Cavite
- Miss Universe Philippines 1st Runner-Up: Maureen Christa Wroblewitz, Pangasinan
- Miss Universe Philippines 2nd Runner-Up: Steffi Rose Aberasturi, Cebu Province
Beatrice Gomez will represent the country at the 2021 Miss Universe Pageant in December to be held in Israel. Goodluck, Philippines!
Social media heading and catchphrase: Cebuana brings home the crown again!
Is the Philippines ready to send a member of the LGBTQIA+ Community to compete in Miss Universe stage? Beatrice Luigi Gomez of Cebu City thinks so.
