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Chelsea Manalo
Born
Chelsea Anne Manalo
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Universe Philippines 2024
Major
competition(s)

Chelsea Anne Manalo is a Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024. She will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2024. Manalo previously competed in Miss World Philippines 2017 where she placed in the top 15.

An advocate for indigenous people, Manalo campaigns for youth empowerment.

Early life

Since the age of 15, Manalo has been working as a model. According to her profile for Miss Universe Philippines, she has participated in beauty pageants since high school.[1] Manalo has cited English model Naomi Campbell as an inspiration.[2]

Pageantry

Miss World Philippines 2017

Main article: Miss World Philippines 2017

In 2017, Manalo competed at the Miss World Philippines 2017 pageant.[3] In the run-up to the pageant, Rappler named her as a "dark horse" candidate, providing praise for her runway walk.[2] In the fast-track events, Manalo was named as a finalist for the "Top Model" challenge, which was won by Cynthia Thomalla.[4][5] At the coronation night held on September 3, 2017, Manalo finished as a top 15 finalist for the crown, which was won by Laura Lehmann.[6][7]

Following her stint in Miss World Philippines, Manalo was touted as a potential candidate for Miss Universe Philippines 2021.[8]

Miss Universe Philippines

On February 19, 2024, Manalo was introduced as one of the 55 delegates competing at Miss Universe Philippines 2024, representing Bulacan.[9] Following her introduction, Mega named her as one of the ten competitors in the pageant to "look out for", describing her as a "queen who’s willing to make a revolution happen".[10] In the run-up to the pageant, Manalo drew flak online for including the construction site of the New Manila International Airport in her tourism video for the pageant, whose development was subject to environmental concerns.[11][12]

At the coronation night, Manalo advanced to the top 5, where she was asked, "You are beautiful and confident. How would you use these qualities to empower others?". She responded:[13]

As a woman of color, I have always faced challenges in my life. I was told that beauty has standards. But for me, I have listened to always believe in my mother, to always believe in myself, and uphold the vows that I have. Because of these, I am already influencing a lot of women who are facing me right now. As a transformational woman, I have here 52 other delegates with me who have helped me to become the woman I am.[13]

At the end of the event, Manalo was named as the winner and was crowned by outgoing titleholder Michelle Dee.[14] With her win, Manalo became the first Black Filipino American candidate to be selected to represent the Philippines at Miss Universe.[15][16]

Miss Universe 2024

Main article: Miss Universe 2024

Manalo will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2024, to be held in Mexico.[17]

Advocacies and issues

Manalo is an advocate for the indigenous Dumagat people of Norzagaray, Bulacan.[18] She has worked with the youth organization Kids for Kids, which aims to reach out and empower indigenous youth.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Uson, Melanie (May 23, 2024). "Get to know Chelsea Manalo, a youth advocate who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024". Philstar Life. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Villano, Alexa (September 2, 2017). "Miss World Philippines 2017 predictions : Who will win the crown?". RAPPLER. Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "LOOK: Miss World Philippines 2017 candidates officially announced". GMA News Online. July 29, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Villano, Alexa (September 2, 2017). "Miss World Philippines 2017 predictions : Who will win the crown?". RAPPLER. Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Tantiangco, Aya (September 3, 2017). "Here are the fast track events winners of Miss World Philippines 2017". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Villano, Alexa (September 3, 2017). "FULL LIST: Winners, Miss World Philippines 2017". RAPPLER. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  7. ^ Villano, Alexa (September 4, 2017). "Laura Lehmann on winning Miss World Philippines 2017". RAPPLER. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  8. ^ Gime, Jade Yamanaka. "Bulakenya being pushed to become first Black Filipina Miss Universe". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Jusay, Annalyn S. (February 19, 2024). "Miss Universe Philippines 2024 presents 55 candidates". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 19, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  10. ^ Castelo, Sean III (February 21, 2024). "10 Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Candidates to Look Out For". MEGA. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  11. ^ Villanueva, Angelica; Adriatico, Abigail (April 13, 2024). "Miss Universe Philippines – Bulacan 2024 raises eyebrows for tourism video featuring airport development site in the province". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on April 13, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  12. ^ Garcia, Nechole Jayne (April 8, 2024). "MUPH Bulacan faces backlash over tourism video featuring airport development site". Philstar Life. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Mallorca, Hannah (May 23, 2024). "TRANSCRIPT: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Top 5 Q&A segment". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  14. ^ Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. "'Bulacan Barbie' becomes first Filipino-Black American to win Miss Universe Philippines". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  15. ^ Iglesias, Iza (May 23, 2024). "Bulacan's Chelsea Anne Manalo wins Miss Universe Philippines 2024". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  16. ^ Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. "'Bulacan Barbie' becomes first Filipino-Black American to win Miss Universe Philippines". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  17. ^ "Bulacan's Chelsea Manalo to represent PH at Miss Universe 2024". ABS-CBN. May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  18. ^ Castelo, Sean III (May 21, 2024). "Runway to Stage: 4 Fashion Models Who Joined Miss Universe Philippines 2024". MEGA. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe Philippines
2024 		Succeeded by
TBA
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