Chelsea Manalo represents PH in Miss Universe

Chelsea Manalo has arrived in Mexico to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.

Dressed in a chic outfit from Los Angeles, Chelsea later wore a golden knee-length Filipiniana by Filipino designer Cary Santiago at Mexico's Aeropuerto Internacional for her arrival on Wednesday, October 30.

In an interview with Missosology CEO Pawee Ventura, Chelsea expressed excitement and mentioned meeting fellow contestants from Trinidad and Tobago and Ukraine, as well as Iceland.

Chelsea plans to enjoy herself during the pageant and aims to compete for the Philippines' fifth Miss Universe title on November 16 (November 17 Philippine time).

The preliminary and national costume competitions are scheduled for November 14, with Chelsea being the first Filipino-Black American winner of Miss Universe Philippines.

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