Margie Moran says Ysabella Ysmael is her Miss Universe Philippines 'champion'

For Margie Moran, Miss Universe Philippines 2020 1st Runner-Up Ysabella Roxas Ysmael is the champion.

On Instagram, the Miss Universe 1973 titleholder expressed support for Ysabella, who is her niece.

 

 

 

 

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The first runner up is my Champion. Ysabella Roxas Ysmael. You were a stand out but the purpose designed for you is greater than you can imagine. “A star does not compete with other stars around it. It just shines”. Matshona Dhliwayo. We love you for who you are. #missuniversephilippines2020

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Oct 25, 2020 at 2:46am PDT

"The first runner up is my Champion. Ysabella Roxas Ysmael. You were a stand out but the purpose designed for you is greater than you can imagine," she wrote.

"'A star does not compete with other stars around it. It just shines.' Matshona Dhliwayo. We love you for who you are," she added.

Iloilo bet Rabiya Mateo is the new Miss Universe Philippines 2020, crowned on Sunday's coronation night.

The pageant was embroiled in controversy after the 2nd Runner Up Michelle Gumabao left while the competition was ongoing.

Taguig bet Sandra Lemonon also posted cryptic Instagram Stories about the pageant.  —JCB, GMA News