Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi dons a Darna costume for the national costume round during the preliminary competition on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

In the preliminary competition of Miss Universe 2022, Miss Philippines Celeste Cortesi wore a different kinds of costume, instead of of the usual Filipino traditional dress, she walked onstage donning the Darna’s iconic costume in their signature red and gold bikini and boots. She also wore a matching golden backpiece in the shape of the Philippine sun.

The Darna costume was designed by Oliver Tolentino, the same designer of her preliminary evening gown. Celeste Cortesi’s Darna costume is a collaborative effort of MUPH, Ravelo Family, ABS-CBN and JRB Creative Production.

Miss Universe 2022 coronation will be held in New Orleans on January 14 (morning of January 15, Philippine time).