The short version
- El Nuevo Día and El Vocero report that Madison Anderson Berríos will handle the musical opening of Runway to the Universe
- The free event by invitation takes place Tuesday Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. at Coca-Cola Music Hall in Distrito T-Mobile
- International Miss Universe 2026 candidates will wear creations by more than two dozen Puerto Rican designers
- The Puerto Rico Tourism Company director called Anderson's participation a special addition to the celebration
Event details
Madison Anderson Berríos, ex Miss Universe Puerto Rico and first runner-up of Miss Universe 2019, will perform the musical opening of “Runway to the Universe,” an event combining fashion, beauty, talent and culture. El Nuevo Día reported that the show is part of the official activities of Miss Universe 2026 and will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 8:00 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Music Hall in Distrito T-Mobile with the participation of the international candidates.
Both outlets note that Anderson returns to the Miss Universe stage in an artistic capacity as a singer. She previously recorded and promoted musical themes in 2021 and 2024, according to El Nuevo Día. The spectacle aims to project Puerto Rican talent and creativity internationally.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
Contar con Madison Anderson en la apertura añade un elemento muy especial a esta celebración, al reunir a una figura que nos representó con orgullo en Miss Universe y que ahora continúa desarrollándose en la música
Our translation: Having Madison Anderson at the opening adds a very special element to this celebration, bringing together a figure who represented us with pride in Miss Universe and who now continues to develop in music.
The source's own statement, as quoted by El Vocero. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Designers and access
The evening will feature creations by numerous Puerto Rican designers worn by the international delegates. The list includes Gustavo Arango, Stella Nolasco, Luis Antonio, Lisa Cappalli, Carlos Alberto, Marcos Carrazana, Juan Colón, Lisa Thon, David Antonio, Jaer Cabán, Sonia Rivera, Heriberto Vázquez, Lisa Porrata, Carlos Javian, Héctor Molina, Diego Borrero, Christopher Santana, Jennifer Crespo, Juan Carlos Collazo, Herman Nadal, Javier Arnaldo, Valdi, Antuanne, Elier Aubret, Picón, José Raúl, Raúl Jafet and Jean Cintrón. El Vocero reported this turns the stage into a showcase for the local fashion industry before a global audience.
The show is free but by invitation only. Interested persons may request access, subject to availability, via the portal https://runwaytotheuniverse.com/. Both El Nuevo Día and El Vocero listed the same application details.
Where the sources differ
El Nuevo Día and El Vocero agree on all core facts including the date, time, venue, Anderson's role and the full list of designers. El Vocero includes a direct quote from Willianette Robles Cancel of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and adds that the event aligns with Governor Jenniffer González Colón's vision; El Nuevo Día does not mention the governor or the quote. Both outlets describe Anderson as ex Miss Universe Puerto Rico and first runner-up of Miss Universe 2019.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify how many international candidates will participate, whether any musical performances beyond the opening are planned, the exact number of looks or collections to be shown, or who will select the designers. They also do not indicate whether the event will be broadcast or streamed for the worldwide audience mentioned.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Official Madison Anderson regresa a Miss Universe en otra faceta
- Reporting Madison Anderson encabeza apertura musical de “Runway to the Universe”
- Reporting Madison Anderson regresa a Miss Universe en otra faceta
How we checked this
El Nuevo Día and El Vocero both reported the basic event details and designer list. The quote from the Puerto Rico Tourism Company director and references to the governor appear only in El Vocero. All other facts are corroborated by both sources.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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