Miss Universe 2008 airs live via satellite on ABS-CBN

Witness the crowning moment of this year’s “Miss Universe” pageant live via satellite from Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam on Monday (July 14), 9:30 AM, on ABS-CBN with a primetime telecast on Tuesday (July 15), 7:30 PM on Studio 23.

Watch our very own Jennifer Barrientos compete against 80 of the finest and most gorgeous women from around the world for the world’s most coveted beauty title in a rigorous competition judged mainly in three categories— swimsuit, evening gown and interview.

Host of hit summer show, “America’s Got Talent,” Jerry Springer and former member of phenomenal girl group Spice Girls, Melanie Brown, will be hosting this year’s event.

Reigning Miss Universe Riyo Mori from Japan, who won in Mexico City last year, has traveled across the globe as an advocate for HIV/AIDS education, research and legislation.

The Miss Universe show is an internationally celebrated event with distribution in more than 170 countries. Through the years, it has evolved into a quest that advances opportunities for role models to get active in various advocacies.

So tune in to ABS-CBN on Monday (July 14) as early as 8:30 am for the Miss Universe pre-pageant special on “Boy and Kris.” Will Jennifer be the country’s 3rd Miss Universe? Find out in “Miss Universe 2008” live via satellite Monday (July 14) 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN with a primetime telecast on Tuesday (July 15), 7:30 PM, on Studio 23.