Marian Rivera travels to Israel on December 6 for 70th Miss Universe finals – Manila bulletin

There were cryptic messages and speculation circulating that Marian Rivera would be one of the judges for the 70th Miss Universe Pageant, which will air worldwide on December 12 (December 13, Manila time).

Today, December 3, Marian confirmed that yes, it is true. She will be flying to Israel on December 6 with her entire glamorous team and looks forward to a busy meeting as well as an interview with all the candidates.

Marian has revealed that she will bring nine pieces of luggage containing dresses and outfits made by her favorite Filipino designers because she wants to represent the country in the best possible way. The very evening of the coronation, she will wear a dress specially made for her by Francis Libiran.

“Nasa alapaap ako ngayon. Tinuturing ko itong malaking karangalan. Nakakataba ng puso and hindi pwedeng hindi ko ito tanggapin, ”said the celebrity from Kapuso.

She added that the upcoming Miss Universe pageant is an important opportunity for everyone to come together and “show their humanity”, especially in the wake of the two-year pandemic that has affected the lives of so many.

Regarding Miss Universe representative in the Philippines, Beatrice Luigi Gomez, Marian advised Beatrice to “do her best. We will pray for your success.

On her bashers who comment that she is not fluent in English: “” Kilala nyo ako. Hindi ako mappagpanggap na tao. Inaamin ko naman that English is not my mother tongue. But I have my job that I can be proud of as an actress and as a woman.

Marian is also one of the few prominent showbiz artists to be active in philanthropy. She has been appointed by Congress as Ambassador for Women and Children with Disabilities and is also an active supporter of Smile Train.

Three weeks ago, the call from the producers of Miss Universe came in, asking Marian to serve on the Miss U selection committee, said Michael Tuviera of Triple A, the artist company that manages Marian and other Kapuso stars.

Marian said yes, even though she hasn’t been out of her home much under her family’s anti-Covid health protocols.

On record, Marian will join other accomplished Philippines who have been chosen to judge the Miss Universe pageant, including Lea Salonga, Kuh Ledesma and Pia Wurtzbach.