1994 Miss Universe Sushmita Sen returns to Manila as judge for the pageant

The first Indian Miss Universe Sushmita Sen will be one of judges of this year's Miss Universe.

The beauty queen turned award-winning Bollywood actress won the title during the 43rd Miss Universe pageant at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center back in May 20, 1994.

She wrote on Instagram: "I am soooooooo excited, emotional and looking forward to returning home to the Philippines after 23 years."

Meanwhile, GMA will have a live broadcast of the Miss Universe 2016 coronation. Don't fail to watch it on January 30, 8:30 am!

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