It’s been a busy past few weeks for Filipinos, from cheering for our SEA Games athletes to supporting our Miss Universe Philippines candidate Gazini Ganados, the competitive spirit surely soared high. Miss Universe 2019 was held last December 9 and as usual, every Filipino was glued to their TV (or online updates).
Everyone was hoping for a back-to-back win for the Philippines, but alas, this wasn’t the case. Nevertheless, even though Filipinos were disappointed AF, adding humor to the entire thing definitely took the sting off even for a little bit.
When the Top 20 were called
When Steve hasn’t announced Philippines yet#MissUniverse2019 pic.twitter.com/p1kcBeONOA
— Mahal na Reyna (@twurtur) December 9, 2019
At this point, everyone was still holding out hope because #wildcard!
WILDCARD PASOK!
ME AFTER STEVE CALLED PHILIPPINES IN WILDCARD #MissUniverse2019 #MissUniversePhilippines2019 pic.twitter.com/C1JBdkYI2W
— LINAMNAM ULAM (@kimimiyuuuh) December 9, 2019
And the wildcard prayers came thru!
And then the Top 10 was called
Me when Philippines wasn’t called for Top 10#MissUniverse2019 #CheersToAmazingU #MissUniversePhilippines2019 pic.twitter.com/Z27zyAsLe5
— Aubreylata (@verybrey) December 9, 2019
Sadly, this was Gazini’s last chance and there’s no wildcard to help here now. It was at this point that Filipinos knew there would be no back-to-back reign. Sad emoji.
There were actually two Filipinos in the competition!
Liza Soberano before and during Miss Universe.
Go Miss Iceland!!🤣🤣🤣#MissUniverse2019#MissUniversePhilippines2019#GaziniGanados5 pic.twitter.com/9Xtq48vC2B
— NHICO FANBOY (@nhico) December 9, 2019
Miss Iceland though?!
Gazini and her silver linings
BACKUP DANCER KA GHORL???#MissUniverse2019 #MissUniversePhilippines2019#GaziniGanados5 #BackToBack pic.twitter.com/cjOqNA1IeC
— SENADORA (@KenrRodriguez) December 9, 2019
Just like Catriona and her silver linings last year, Gazini also had her own backup dancers. Just look at the color of the Philippine candidate’s gowns, we sure do love to stand out!
PLS EXTEND
Text EXTEND CATRIONA and send to 2366 #BbPilipinas2019
— shaning × (@shnportuzuela_) June 9, 2019
YES WE’RE CRYING. WE ARE CRYING. 😭 pic.twitter.com/miMkHE8ZW0
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 9, 2019
Catriona had her last walk as the reigning Miss Universe and she still managed to stun everyone. She has raised the bar for what being a Miss Universe means and we are forever of her.
But some Filipinos were being salty
Filipinos to Ms Thailand:#MissUniversePhilippines2019 #MissUniverse2019 #MissUniverseThailand2019 pic.twitter.com/d6W5rpZ0Az
— panget (@ej_bbbbbb) December 9, 2019
Guys, let’s just be proud that someone is clearly worshipping Catriona Gray — from the walk to the dress. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery!
Filipinos after the show
Me right now: #MissUniverse2019 pic.twitter.com/mdhTfotqT4
— Sepanx (@iAmSpnx) December 9, 2019
But after all those posts, we’re all still dead on the inside. Bawi tayo next year!
What’s your reaction to this year’s Miss Universe competition?
