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Kris Bernal (center) is now a celebrity ambassador of Mrs. Universe Philippines. Mrs. Universe PH/Facebook

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782967064395Screenshot 2026-07-02 123501.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kris Bernal (center) is now a celebrity ambassador of Mrs. Universe Philippines. <em>Mrs. Universe PH/Facebook</em></span></span></span></div><p>Four local celebrities crossed over from showbiz to pageantry as they were given special crowns during the Mrs. Universe Philippines 2026 pageant.</p><p>Kris Bernal, Chariz Solomon, Nathalie Hart, and Kitkat Favia were honored as celebrity ambassadors, with the actresses lauded for their efforts to support causes and inspire change through their respective platforms.</p><p>Bernal and Solomon are set to promote breastfeeding as part of their new role. Favia has been tapped as an advocate for both breastfeeding and HIV awareness, while Hart will represent single mothers. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782967370074Screenshot 2026-07-02 122826.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">(From left) Kitkat Favia, Chariz Solomon, Mrs. Universe PH national director Charo Laude, Kris Bernal, and Nathalie Hart. Mrs. Universe PH/Facebook</span></span></span></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaKUWueT2rE/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A4045071.600000143%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>On Instagram, Solomon expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent mothers like her on the pageant stage. </p><p>&quot;Thank you, God, for making a venue to recognize mothers. Hindi nagtatapos ang pangarap mo pag naging ina ka na,&quot; she stressed. </p><p>Hart, meanwhile, spoke of how her advocacy for single moms is &quot;deeply personal&quot; to her. </p><p>&quot;Every mother deserves to know that starting again isn&#x27;t the end of her story. Sometimes it’s where her strength begins,&quot; she said in an Instagram post.</p><p>&quot;Here&#x27;s to new beginnings, brave hearts, and every mother who keeps choosing love and hope.&quot;</p>

<p>Four local celebrities crossed over from showbiz to pageantry as they were given special crowns during the Mrs. Universe Philippines 2026 pageant.</p>

Four local celebrities crossed over from showbiz to pageantry as they were given special crowns during the Mrs. Universe Philippines 2026 pageant.

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Published July 02, 2026 01:13 PM PHT

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