Stay updated with this Miss Universe 2024 Highlights! Even if Chelsea Manalo failed to bring home the Miss Universe crown, Miss Universe Philippines national director Shamcey Supsup said she is proud of her and knew that she did her best in the competition.

In a night of historic moments, the 73rd Miss Universe witnessed two firsts for the Philippines: Chelsea Manalo, an African-American Filipina, represented the n

First of her kind. Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo is not just a the first half-black and half-Filipino to represent the country in the most prestigious pageant in the universe, but also went home with a title that’s the first for the country.

Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo is all about accepting the results with grace and moving forward. The 25-year-old Filipina beauty queen had expressed her post- Miss Universe 2024 feels, right after the announcement of the Top 30 finalists on November 16, 2024, in Mexico.

Chelsea Manalo may have finished as a Top 30 semifinalist in Miss Universe 2024, but she made history as the first Miss Universe Asia after the 73rd coronation night in Mexico.

Stay tuned for more Miss Universe 2024 real-time updates! Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee expressed how proud she was of her successor Chelsea Manalo, who represented the Philippines

The 73rd Miss Universe competition successfully concluded on November 17, 2024, in Mexico. With over 120 candidates who participated, the global pageant narrowed down the list to four continental queens. This is different from the four other beauty queens hailed as runners-up in the main competition.

Chelsea Manalo shone during the Miss Universe 2024 pageant held on November 16, 2024, (November 17 in the Philippines) at Arena CDMX in Mexico. Though the 25-year-old beauty queen from Bulacan did not advance to the Top 12, missing the opportunity to showcase her stunning evening gown designed by Manny Halasan, her presence remained notable.

Friends and supporters of Chelsea Manalo, the Philippines’ representative to Miss Universe 2024, gathered in her hometown to watch and celebrate her performance in the highly anticipated competition.