The spotlight turned to high glamor as the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 preliminary evening gown competition unfolded.
The candidates debuted their preliminary evening gowns during the pageant’s livestream on Sunday, April 5, 2026, presenting a visual spectacle of craftsmanship and couture.
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Representing 50 localities, the candidates embodied elegance and confidence in thoughtfully curated gowns that elevated the night with added sparkle and sophistication.
PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) highlights 15 standout evening-gown moments during the preliminary competition.
MANILA - JUSTINE FELIZARTA
Wearing a striking hot pink draped creation by Daniel Manila, Justine Felizarta brought the playful power of “Filipina Barbie” to life at the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 evening gown prelims.
LA UNION - BEA MILLAN-WINDORSKI
Bea Millan-Windorski shone in a minimalist plum evening gown by Mark Bumgarner, drawing from La Union’s sunset afterglow.
Its rich violet-plum tones echoes San Juan’s rolling waves and vibrant corals.
TAGUIG CITY - BELLA YSMAEL
Bella Ysmael captivated in a shimmering mermaid evening gown by Rian Fernandez, inspired by sirenas and their iridescent, ocean-kissed charm.
BAGUIO - ROXIE BAEYENS
Roxie Baeyens stunned in a one-shoulder trumpet gown by Rian Fernandez.
Its embellishments and fluid lines reflect the calm strength of ocean waves.
CEBU CITY - APRIEL SMITH
Dressed in a vivid pink creation by Oscar James Arias, Apriel Smith presented the Pink Lotus as a vision of modern femininity.
PAMPANGA - ALLYSON HETLAND
Allyson Hetland wore a soft blue Frederick Policarpio evening gown with intricate bodice beadwork, bringing the “Rising in Grace, Floating in Depth” concept to life through its refined structure, cool-toned shimmer, and modern sheer accents.
SAMAR ISLAND - CATHERINE WARDLE
Catherine Wardle dazzled in a Tiffany blue evening gown by Leo Almodal, who used jewel embellishments.
CEBU PROVINCE - NICOLE BORROMEO
Nicole Borromeo stood out in a sculpted champagne-colored evening gown by Leo Almodal, richly adorned with intricate crystal embellishments.
BOHOL - KATHLEEN DALE CASENAS
Kathlene Dale Caseñas donned a radiant gold evening gown by Paul Semira, featuring a structured bodice and cascading embellishments that caught the light beautifully, giving her a statuesque and polished silhouette.
LAGUNA - YSABEL PRATS
Ysabel Prats donned a light, icy blue evening gown by A.M. Palatino Dalagan, featuring shimmering embellishments that gave it a crystal-like effect.
TACLOBAN - JACQUELINE GULRAJANI
Jacqueline Gulrajani shone in a gold and blue evening gown by Louis Pangilinan with its stained-glass–inspired hues enhancing her poised, regal presence.
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL - ALEXANDRIA COLMENARES
Alexandria Colmenares took the stage in a radiant gold evening gown by Gee Ai Miranda, embodying the ‘Gold Perfection’ concept with shimmering elegance that mirrored the richness and luminous spirit of the province’s iconic Sugarlands.
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE - LYNEREE WLY MONTERO-YODONG
Lyneree Wly Montero-Yodong wore a custom teal serpentine evening gown by Ehrran Montoya.
It features tambour beadwork and fern-inspired embellishments drawn from Sagada’s Blue Soil Hills.
ILOILO CITY - ZESTAH ESPINOSA
Zestah Espinosa wore a gown by Alfie Desamparado that paid tribute to the Filipino harvest, with rice-inspired beadwork on the bodice symbolizing patience and sacrifice, and a kalalaw-woven skirt reflecting tradition, care, and the quiet strength of those who nurture the land.
TANDAG - CHRYSTEL CORREOS
In a fully embellished evening gown with dramatic white feather plumes by Rian Fernandez, Chrystel Mae Correos exuded bold sophistication.
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