All posts tagged: Merianne Gabrielle Dekit

Merianne Gabrielle Dekit smiles wearing the Top Model of Universe 2026 sash and crown

Merianne Gabrielle Dekit Just Made Philippine Pageant History in Istanbul. She Wasn’t the Only One Winning That Night.

Published by Ely Valendez

Merianne Gabrielle Dekit becomes the first Filipina to win Top Model of Universe in Istanbul, hours after a second Philippine pageant crown fell in Egypt.

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Two Filipino Men Faced Off in Istanbul. The Philippines Won Three Titles Anyway.

Published by Ely Valendez

Two separate Philippine pageant franchises sent male delegates to the same category at Top Model of Universe 2026 — pitting them against each other. Between the two of them and a historic Filipina win, the country came home with three titles.