BULACAN BARBIE’ MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FILIPINO-BLACK AMERICAN MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES WINNER
Chelsea Anne Manalo, hailing from Bulacan, has been crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 at the Mall of Asia Arena, marking a significant achievement in her pageant journey.
The 22-year-old, known for her striking beauty and previous participation in Miss World Philippines, has garnered attention both locally and internationally, with a strong social media following and admiration for her elegance and poise.
With her Filipino-American heritage, Manalo is poised to make history as potentially the first-ever Filipino-African American to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant.
As she assumes her new role, Manalo’s victory is celebrated as a testament to her beauty, grace, and representation of diverse backgrounds in the pageant world.
Source: PhilNews24 | May 23, 2024
