The memes came after the coronation of Michelle Dee as the new Miss Universe Philippines (2023).
Pageant fans and netizens went extra creative last night, May 14, in response to Michelle Dee of Makati, winning the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 crown. Criticized for its messy presentation and the technical glitches, which some believe as merely an excuse to change the outcome of the Top 10, the pageant spawned several trends, including that of Kapamilya star Belle Mariano winning the crown.
“Congrats Belle Mariano Miss Universe Philippines 2023,” tweeted Jeck, attaching one of Mariano’s photos.
Congrats Belle Mariano Miss Universe Philippines 2023 #MissUniversePhilippines2023 pic.twitter.com/d9pLDIKlgH
— Jeck 😉 (@Haynakojeck) May 13, 2023
Jaime Roque, meanwhile, attached a collage featuring Mariano being interviewed by her boss at Star Magic, director Laurenti Dyogi. “Our Miss Universe Philippines 2023 is BELLE MARIANO!✨ Very eloquent in answering the questions during Q and A portion.
Congratulations sobrang proud kami sayo,” his post reads.
https://twitter.com/imjaimeroque/status/1657404897913094150
“JUST IN: Congratulations to our Miss Universe Philippines 2023, #BelleMariano!#MUPH2023xCreamSilk #MissUniversePhilippines2023,” tweeted Terence, serving yet another congratulatory message..
https://twitter.com/terence_db/status/1657410178306953216
Ayanne posted a similar tweet, “Your Miss Universe Philippines 2023, Miss Belle Mariano. You’ve made us so proud. See you in Miss Universe 2023.
WE LOVE YOU MISS UNIVERSE 2023, BELLE MARIANO!!!”
Your Miss Universe Philippines 2023, Miss Belle Mariano. You’ve made us so proud. See you in Miss Universe 2023.
WE LOVE YOU MISS UNIVERSE 2023, BELLE MARIANO!!! pic.twitter.com/hULWAjuQND
— ًayane (@dear_anndrew) May 13, 2023
DonBelle fan, @ilysmdonnyyy, meanwhile, attached her tweet with a clip featuring Mariano’s Tatak Star Magic interview, with ABS-CBN executive, Laurenti Dyogi.
“Miss Belle Mariano you may now pick the judge who will ask your question.”
Alden: The judge who will be asking your question is Direk Lauren.
Direk: What is your new dream right now?
Belle: “To learn and excel on what I do po.”
MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2023 – BELLE MARIANO,” he tweeted.
To bashers contesting Mariano’s coronation, she has the following to say: “Just accept the fact na si BELLE MARIANO ang MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2023! Congratulations, Belle!”
“Miss Belle Mariano you may now pick the judge who will ask your question.”
Alden: The judge who will be asking your question is Direk Lauren.
Direk: What is your new dream right now?
Belle: “To learn and excel on what I do po.”
MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2023 – BELLE MARIANO pic.twitter.com/KMcZQ9fHZw
— arafhel | DONATORS PH (@ilysmdonnyyy) May 13, 2023
Mariano is yet to respond to these hilarious memes, but as the pageant community seems to need more time to process the latest coronation hullaballos, memes, and social media posts featuring Mariano and other actresses are still likely to dominate the trends list.
