Miss Universe 2019 winner and South Africa’s very own Zozibini Tunzi will make her way to The Philippines this coming May as a special guest host for the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Coronation Night.
Zozibini – also known as Zozi – announced the exciting news on her Instagram account: “Hello, Universe! I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be attending the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Coronation Night on May 13! ??❤️.”
She added, “3 years ago, I had the opportunity to speak with and empower the delegates of Miss Universe Philippines. Since then, I’ve always wanted to make a visit and it’s finally coming true!”
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The news was also announced on the official Miss Universe Philippines’ Twitter account.
Zozibini Tunzi captured hearts all over the Universe back in 2019 as the longest-reigning Miss Universe and now she’s coming to the Philippines at the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Coronation Night! Witness her grace and elegance in person and get your tickets now! #MUPH23 pic.twitter.com/GX7FazD4CK
— Miss Universe Philippines (@theMUPH) April 19, 2023
Zozi, who also holds the longest reign of the Miss Universe title (one year, five months, and eight days) will guest host the event with Filipino actors Alden Richards and Xian Lim.
Also in attendance will be R’Bonney Gabriel, the reigning Miss Universe and former Miss USA.
Reigning Miss Universe 2022 R’bonney Gabriel is in for a glamourous homecoming at the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Coronation Night on May 13th! Will she be our next Inspirational Filipina’s lucky charm? Let’s find out together –get your tickets now! #MissUniversePhilippines pic.twitter.com/2tqcA0mges
— Miss Universe Philippines (@theMUPH) April 19, 2023
Zozi also added on Instagram, “I can’t wait to meet the delegates and witness the journey of their next Queen!”
The event is set to take place on 13 May at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines.
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