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It's confirmed!

Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen will be one of the judges for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant that will be held here in Manila. 

It was in 1994 when Sushmita won the prestigious title at  the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center, a first for India. It was also the last time the pageant was held in the Philippines.

In her Instagram post yesterday, the Indian beauty shared just how excited she is to be coming back to the Philippines.

Getting ready with a dancing heart!!!!! ??????????????????????I am soooooooo excited, emotional and looking forward to returning home to the #Philippines after #23years ??????????????? it's where it all began #manila1994 #missuniverse1994 ????????????????life comes a full circle, from winning Miss Universe, to having owned its Indian Franchise to now...returning back to #Manila this time as a #judge at the 65th Miss Universe pageant!!!?????????????????????????????????to all my #filipino friends who have been graciously asking...I can now confirm...yesssssss!!!! I am coming!!!???????????????????????? Mahal Kita Philippines ??????????????????????see u sooooooon!!!!!??????????

A photo posted by Sushmita Sen (@sushmitasen47) on Jan 20, 2017 at 5:08pm PST

Part of the caption read, "Life comes a full circle [sic], from winning Miss Universe, to having owned its Indian Franchise to now...returning back to #Manila this time as a #judge at the 65th Miss Universe pageant!!!"

The most beautiful day in the universe, to be held on January 30 at the Mall of Asia Arena, will be hosted by Steve Harvey while model Ashley Graham will take charge of backstage. Filipino vlogger Bretman Rock and Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj will be hosting the red carpet event.