In December 2018 , Filipino politician and businessman Chavit Singson , who financed Miss Universe 2016 , stated that the 2019 edition of the pageant would be held in Seoul , South Korea , which previously hosted Miss Universe 1980 . He added that he would assist in preparations for holding the competition in South Korea , although the details were not finalized ; the Miss Universe Organization had never confirmed this . Later , in April 2019 , it was reported that both the Philippines and Rio de Janeiro , Brazil had become interested in hosting the competition as well . Interest in the Philippines grew following the win of Filipina Catriona Gray in Miss Universe 2018 , looking to have her crown her successor in her home country , much like Pia Wurtzbach did at Miss Universe 2016 . Meanwhile , Rio de Janeiro will be declared the World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO for 2020 , and is reportedly looking to host more international events in the city in anticipation of this title . In May 2019 , Richelle Singson-Michael , the daughter of Chavit Singson , stated that the Philippines were one of several countries who were bidding to host the 2019 competition , and that her family 's business LCS Group were committed to hosting in either the Philippines or South Korea . The Miss Universe Organization has made no statements regarding where the competition will be hosted as of
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