Drag Superstar Marina Summers to Host Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Coronation Night

Marina Summers will grace the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) stage once again.

Marina Summers

Photo: Marina Summers via @pauiguevarra/Instagram

After making a memorable performance on the MUPH stage in 2024, Marina will return this year as a host.

“UNIVERSE, it’s SUMMERtime,” MUPH captioned its post. “It’s going to be an unforgettable evening. See you there!”

In the post, the drag queen commented: “Pilipinas, it’s summertime.”

For this feat, the Filipino drag star is set to make herstory as the first trans woman to host MUPH.

Marina Summers is a beloved drag queen who competed in the first season of “Drag Race Philippines” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the World.”

The Miss Universe Philippines coronation night will take place on Saturday, May 2 (7:00 PM) at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

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