Margie Moran. Handout

MANILA – The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) on Friday welcomed former Miss Universe titleholder Margarita “Margie” Moran as its new chairperson.

Moran, who was crowned Miss Universe in 1973, succeeds advertising maven Emily Abrera.

She was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as a member of the CCP Board of Trustees in January 2018, and was elected as chairperson during the board meeting held in April.

Moran previously served as president of Ballet Philippines, a resident company of CCP.

