Chelsea Manalo arrives in LA for Miss Universe
Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo has landed in Los Angeles, California, as she prepares for the 73rd Miss Universe pageant set to take place on November 16 (November 17 in Manila) in Mexico City.
The Miss Universe Philippines organization shared photos of Chelsea's arrival at Los Angeles International Airport on Instagram, where she was seen with her luggage and greeted by team members.
Chelsea will stay in LA for a few days before flying to Mexico City on October 29 when other delegates are expected to arrive.
She aims to become the fifth Filipino woman to win the Miss Universe title, following Gloria Diaz, Margie Moran, Pia Wurtzbach, and Catriona Gray.
Chelsea departed Manila on Monday evening, greeted by fans at Ninoy Aquino International Airport as she waved the Philippine flag.
The Miss Universe Philippines Organization sends delegates early to acclimate them to Mexico City's time zone and avoid jet lag.
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