Photo from Chelsea Manalo’s Instagram account 

The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 titleholder stunned fans in a gold terno mini dress by local designer Cary Santiago, as seen in her latest Instagram post.

“Golden Maria Clara,” the beauty queen said in the caption.

Just last weekend, Miss Universe Philippines released photos from Manalo’s Disney princess-themed shoot.

Channeling Princess Tiana, she described her Miss Universe journey so far as “magical” and called on her fellow Filipinos to support her through fan votes.

Manalo is aiming to become the Philippines’ fifth Miss Universe titleholder after Catriona Gray (2018), Pia Wurtzbach (2015), Margie Moran (1973), and Gloria Diaz (1969).

The 73rd Miss Universe competition will be held in Mexico on November 16. The pageant will be shown live on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Metro Channel, and iWantTFC on November 17.