Finalist Alexandra Mae Gemeniano from Killarney pictured at the launch party for Miss Universe Ireland 2026 at Bewley’s Cafe in Grafton Street,Dublin.Picture: Brian McEvoy
A WOMAN from Killarney is a finalist in the Miss Universe Ireland 2026 which was launched at Bewley’s Café Theatre on Grafton Street, Dublin last week.
Alexandra Mae Gemenino is 43 years old and orginally from The Philippines. She moved to Ireland with her family when she was 17 and became an Irish Citizen in 2011.
She worked in the UK for 14 years but returned to Killarney because she missed her family and now works in the beauty business.
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Miss Universe Ireland will follow in the footsteps of previous winners Roz Purcell, Joana Copper, Dancing with the Stars alum Aishah Akorede and Sofia Labus and Aasya Srivastava.
The winner of Miss Universe Ireland 2026 will receive an exclusive prize package along with the honour of representing Ireland on the world stage at the prestigious Miss Universe global final, where delegates from more than 100 countries will compete for the coveted title.
Miss Universe Ireland will be chosen at the grand final on June 20 at an event in Dublin.
