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Transgender Marina Summers to Host Miss Universe Philippines

4/28/2026

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Marina Summers was appointed host, becoming the first openly transgender person to lead the Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
She will co-host the competition with 2025 Miss Universe Philippines winner Ahtisa Manalo and BGYO, after becoming the first drag queen to perform on the stage in 2024 with “AMAFILIPINA.”
She publicly came out as transgender in February, explaining her social transition and new name, which drew praise from Drag Race alumni.

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Marina Summers was appointed host, becoming the first openly transgender person to lead the Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
She will co-host the competition with 2025 Miss Universe Philippines winner Ahtisa Manalo and BGYO, after becoming the first drag queen to perform on the stage in 2024 with “AMAFILIPINA.”
She publicly came out as transgender in February, explaining her social transition and new name, which drew praise from Drag Race alumni.