Miss Universe 2025 1st runner-up, Nawat Itsaragrisil to attend MUPH 2026 coronation

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MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2025 first runner-up Praveenar "Veena" Singh of Thailand will be in attendance when Ahtisa Manalo crowns her successor as Miss Universe Philippines.

The social media accounts of Miss Universe Thailand confirmed that Veena would be visiting the Philippines this long weekend, from May 1 to 3.

Included on her agenda is the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 coronation which takes place on May 2 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Accompanying Veena is Thai businessman Nawat Itsaragrisil, the national director of Miss Universe Thailand and the executive director of the main Miss Universe organization.

Nawat most recently visited the Philippines for the homecoming of Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Mary Tiglao, who succeeded fellow Filipina CJ Opiaza.

Veena won Miss Universe Thailand on her fourth attempt after two second runner-up finishes in 2018 and 2023 and a first runner-up finish in 2020.

During the Miss Universe 2025 pageant held in Thailand, Ahtisa was among the favorites to win but ultimately finished as the third runner-up.

Veena meanwhile was pipped to the title by Mexico's Fatima Bosch, a result that many pageant fans still find controversial.

Both Veena and Ahtisa's successors will compete in the diamond edition of Miss Universe taking place later this year in Puerto Rico.

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