Hindi lamang si Michelle Dee ang aktres at winner ng Miss World Philippines 2019 crown na lalahok sa Miss Universe Philippines 2022.
Kumpirmado na rin ang pagsali ni Katrina Llegado, ang batchmate ni Michelle sa Miss World Philippines 2019 at nanalong Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas title.
Gaya ni Michelle, artista rin si Katrina dahil contract star siya ng Regal Entertainment, Inc. Kabilang siya sa bagong Regal babies na pumirma ng kontrata noong August 2021.
“I am so happy to finally announce that I’ll be joining Miss Universe Philippines this year. This has been years in the making and I’m so excited to share my journey and fulfill my dreams with all of you,” announcement ni Katrina sa Instagram tungkol sa pagsali niya sa Miss Universe Philippines 2022.
Aspiring Miss Universe Philippines 2022 contestant din si Zeneth Joy Khan, isa sa Top 20 candidates ng Miss Philippines Earth 2021.
May kinalaman ang pagkakaroon ni Zeneth ng skin condition na vitiligo sa desisyon niyang sumali sa Miss Universe Philippines 2022 dahil sa kanyang kagustuhang maghatid ng pagbabago sa nabanggit na beauty pageant.
“People usually expect Miss Universe candidates to be flawless and perfect. This year, I want to challenge the status quo and portray a beauty message of diversity,” pahayag ni Zeneth sa panayam sa kanya ng Cabinet Files.
Biktima si Zeneth ng bullying at nawalan ng self-confidence noong bata pa kaya ginawa niya ang lahat para maitago ang kanyang skin condition.
Ngayong nasa wastong edad na siya, nagbago ang paniniwala ni Zeneth dahil gusto niyang maging mabuting halimbawa sa mga kabataan.
Saad niya, “From a young age, I have always dreamt of being a beauty queen and as I grow up, I have learned that the crown bears the responsibility to inspire and be the voice of the unheard.
“Miss Universe promotes inclusivity and is the best platform for sending a message to the whole citizenry about vitiligo awareness.
“I want to show everyone that imperfections shouldn't be a hindrance in pursuing your dreams but rather an inspiration to send a powerful message to every Filipina.”