Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo. Manalo/Instagram 

Chelsea Manalo is celebrating a social media milestone just weeks before the 73rd Miss Universe pageant.

The Filipina beauty queen took to Instagram to express her gratitude after hitting the 300,000-follower mark on the platform, saying she is “feeling the love” from her fans.

“Feeling the love and support from every one of you!” she said. “Cheers to 300K and the road to a million!”

 

Manalo also took the opportunity to encourage her fellow Filipinos to continue showing their support through the Miss Universe fan vote and help her win the crown.

“Let’s keep the love going — vote for Philippines!” she said. “Can’t wait to share my next pasabog shoot with you all.”

Manalo has been serving one look after another as part of her Miss Universe campaign, from golden Maria Clara to Princess Tiana.

She 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.