First Black Filipina crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024

Filipino-American Chelsea Anne Manalo from Meycauayan, Bulacan, made history as the first black Filipina to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines. She bested 52 other contestants during the coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on Wednesday.

During the Top 5 Q&A round, Manalo shared, “As a woman of color, I have always faced challenges in my life. I was told that beauty has high standards. But I always believed in my mother’s advice to believe in myself and uphold my values. Because of this, I am already influencing many in the world today. As a transformational woman, I have here 52 other delegates who have helped me become who I am. Thank you.

Hosts Alden Richards, Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel, and Jeannie Mai, with Tim Yap and Gabbi Garcia as correspondents, made the show lively and exciting. Drag performer Marina Summer opened the show before the Top 20 delegates were announced, including winners of fan-voted challenges: Maica Cabling Martinez , Alexie Brooks , Angel Tambal , and Patricia Bianca Tapia .

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