Bea Millan-Windorski is Miss Universe Philippines 2026

The Miss Universe Philippines 2026 queen is Bea Millan-Windorski of La Union.

Millan-Windorski won the highly coveted title at the coronation night on Saturday, May 2, besting 30 other candidates. She was crowned by her predecessor Ahtisa Manalo, who won third runner-up in the Miss Universe 2025 tilt.

During the Q&A portion, she was asked: "Many Filipinos are getting frustrated with the country. For you, why is it still worth it to represent the Philippines on the global stage?"

"The Philippines is a place I fell in love with my whole life. 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 where the Philippines was on a map to my peers, and I always felt a sense of belonging and home," she answered.

"I chose to pack my life into balikbayan boxes and suitcases because I believe in the limitless potential of the Filipino people and the fact that we need to create local opportunities here so that people don't have to go abroad and be separated from their families in order to survive and thrive. If I were given the title of Miss Universe Philippines, I promise to be a public servant for all," she added.

Windorski will represent the Philippines in the 75th Miss Universe pageant, which is set to take place at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The finals night was held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. It was hosted by international drag superstar Marina Summers—a finalist at Season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. The World.

Check out PhilSTAR L!fe's full coverage of the MUPh 2026 pageant here.