The global crown eventually went to Elena Maximova from the Russian Republic of Udmurtia, who Yu said rightfully deserved the title. “There were judges, that’s already destiny at play, let us accept it. To stand on the international stage is already an honor in itself,” the Filipino queen said. Yu was also proclaimed as Mrs. Elegance in the 2022 Mrs. Universe pageant.The Mrs. Universe Philippines Foundation fielded five delegates in the international competition.
The next Mrs. Universe pageant, the 2023 edition, will be staged in the Philippines in October this year. Laude said she will soon announce details for the national competition where the delegates to the international contest will be chosen. The competition should not be confused with another contest with a similar title. The international organization Laude is affiliated with is based in Bulgaria, and has been consecutively staging pageants since 2007. The Sofia-based entity is claiming that its Mrs. Universe contest is 45 years old now.
The other contest, the Mrs. Universe pageant, was established by Australia-based Filipino entrepreneur Maryrose Salubre last year, and held its first contest in Sydney in December. It will also reportedly hold its 2023 program in the Philippines in October.