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Miss Universe 2024 is fast approaching. Candidates from all over the world are one by one showing off almost everything that they have been preparing for the global pageant. Of course, Miss Universe Philippines 2024 titleholder Chelsea Anne Manalo is not one to miss the pre-Miss Universe affairs.
Just recently, the 25-year-old beauty queen unveiled her official headshot for the competition, and everyone was stunned! Shot by photographer, Seven Barretto, Chelsea posted her portrait on Instagram with the caption, “Philippines, let’s make it happen!” From her makeup to her chosen hairstyle for the photo, everything was on point for Chelsea.
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Since Chelsea was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 in May, she’s been out and about serving multiple communities in the country. Given her public schedule, we also couldn’t help but notice her glamorous looks that just prove how worthy she is of the Miss Universe crown.
Last Pride Month, Chelsea herself graced the LGBTQIA+ Pride Night organized by LoveYourself.ph in a red body-hugging cocktail dress. She looked fantastic donning her naturally beautiful curls too! The beauty queen showed support and unity for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Chelsea was also present during Manila City’s Independence Day festivities. She wore a modern Filipiniana terno designed by Manny Halasan, dolled in a clean updo that puts the entire spotlight on her attractive visuals. Oh and look at how she smiles! What. A. Queen!
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On October 11, 2024, Chelsea already had her send-off party. With the tagline, “Manalo sa Mexico!” Chelsea faced her team, supporters, and the media in a green gown curated by Manny Halasan once again. This time, Chelsea styled her hair in a wavy manner. In an interview with Dyan Castillejo, she also shared that she did her own makeup with the guidance of her makeup artist, Mickey See.
Chelsea Manalo’s preparation for Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico
“I still do feel 9 out of 10. Siguro ‘yung 1 percent na lang talaga is leaving that to the Filipino people, the fans, the support, ‘coz I know I have a lot but if we all come together not just here in the Philippines but anywhere in the universe na mga Filipinos who will be there to still support me and cheer for me in Mexico, then we will be at our 100 pa not just 10 percent,” the beauty queen said in an interview with Dyan Castillejo, uploaded on October 11, 2024.
Chelsea also disclosed that she also has makeup, hairstyling, and of course, pasarela training in between her busy schedule. After all, this is what she has been focused on before the Miss Universe pageant on November 16, 2024. ICYMI, Chelsea gave the public a sneak peek into her runway walk in a vlog episode by Empire Philippines. There, you can see how Chelsea has been training to improve her walk by correcting even the tiniest details about it!
Watch her pasarela training here:
