Miss Universe Pakistan has unveiled the first members of its international selection committee for the 2026 edition, with ‘Doctor of Stars,’ Dr. Jonas Apostol, returning as Chairman of Judges for a historic third consecutive year.
Joining the panel is Miss Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne, one of the Philippines’ most accomplished beauty queens. The organization also revealed that six more judges from the fields of pageantry, business, fashion, media, entertainment, and innovation will be introduced in the coming weeks.
Dr. Apostol’s reappointment as Chairman of Judges reflects the organization’s continued trust in his leadership, integrity, and expertise. As the founder of Apostol Dental Cosmetic Center and one of the Philippines’ most respected celebrity cosmetic dentists, he has helped shape the competition’s judging standards while playing a key role in selecting delegates who exemplify confidence, authenticity, intelligence, and global appeal.
Joining the panel is Miss Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne, whose international pageant achievements and advocacy have established her as one of the Philippines’ most recognizable beauty queens. Her firsthand experience competing on the world stage brings valuable perspective to the selection committee as it searches for the next woman to represent Pakistan at Miss Universe.
House of Yugen
The appointments reflect the continued global reach of House of Yugen, the Filipino-owned media, public relations, publishing, and entertainment company founded by Josh Yugen. Under his leadership, House of Yugen owns the Miss Universe Pakistan, Miss Universe Egypt, and Miss Universe Sweden franchises while continuing to elevate international pageantry and expand into technology through its newest venture, GEN YU.
Today’s announcement marks only the beginning of the 2026 Selection Committee. House of Yugen will unveil six more judges over the coming weeks, bringing together an accomplished international panel representing pageantry, entrepreneurship, media, fashion, technology, and entertainment.
“House of Yugen has always been about building bridges—connecting people, cultures, and opportunities across borders. With GEN YU, we are expanding that mission by introducing breakthrough technologies and future-focused brands that can positively impact Southeast Asia. It’s the natural evolution of who we are as a company,” said Josh Yugen, Founder and CEO of House of Yugen.
The appointment of Dr. Jonas Apostol as Chairman of Judges, together with Maureen Montagne and six more judges to be announced, reflects House of Yugen’s commitment to assembling a world-class panel that embodies excellence, credibility, innovation, and Filipino leadership on the global stage.
About House of Yugen
House of Yugen is a Filipino-owned global media, public relations, publishing, and entertainment company founded by Josh Yugen. The company owns the Miss Universe Pakistan, Miss Universe Egypt, and Miss Universe Sweden franchises and, through GEN YU, is expanding into technology by introducing the world’s next-generation innovations and brands to Southeast Asia.
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