Highlights performance of newly-crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Bulacan's Chelsea Manalo

OUR MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2024
Miss Bulacan's Chelsea Manalo is the newly-crowned #MissUniversePhilippines2024. Here are the highlights of her performance during the grand coronation at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday night, May 22.
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[@hpfme]

Miss Bulacan is the most unassuming candidate amongst the top 5. She seemed humble and she has that quiet confidence in her. She gave a great answer and she also has that MU smile! She’s well-deserved of the MUPH crown! A woman of color to represent Ph in MU let’s go!

[@ChiniWanders]

Recently puro mga dark house ang mga nananalo. 🎉

[@sibugay9025]

Relaxed ung sagot at ung last my Thank you very silent pero nakaka amazed ung galawan pag labas palang ang awra niya iba.

[@gerlonbernales2499]

Agree

[@derlydee3497]

true kaya nga siya pinili ko siya sa top 20 pa lang..

[@kazumiie_]

she is really good in pasarela//her walk is so elegant....

[@diadee6744]

She is cute and pretty, gentle and poised.. She deserves to win miss universe

[@millamaya]

Philipinos always think Philippines deserve to win miss universe 🙄

[@percevalmahpouyas9933]

Glad to see the filipinos are welcoming with open arms a black queen in their diverse racial tapestry. Plus, no malicious reference to her color, but only praise for how she feels Filipina through and through, and how much qualities befitting of a beauty queen she represents, Good louck to her and may she have an impactful reign as the new MUPH ! Mabuhay from France 🇫🇷

[@blessed82929]

Probably missed you but they have been calling her "him", "he" and "it" in the comment section.

[@BASH_ANGEL]

FINALLY, A TRUE FILIPINA BLACK BEAUTY AND NOT MESTIZA

[@artangeloymana1625]

Ndi nmn siya black. . . Kayumanggi eh.

[@benchvecina8804]

Parang African naman siya

[@pingyu5141]

Grabe! Not mestiza ka dyan. In english mestiza is 'High breed' or half blood! Yung mga puti lang yata alam mong may mestiza!😂

[@bertbert9679]

half dn sya

[@thereignman0120]

black-american po yng parent nya.. not sure pero malamang yung father then pinay mother.

[@user-rz8pd7tw2y]

Right decision! Send to MU a unique, smart and queenly candidate not just a pretty face. She reminds me of MU Botswana. With her win, she opened a lot of horizons for others to dream.

[@vilmamojal5389]

Yeah I remember Miriam quiambao yong first runner up ni Ms. Botswana 😊

[@lloydlestercruz]

She gave Wendy Fitzwilliam vibes MU 1998 from Trinidad and Tobago

[@adiakiyes6354]

Yes I love that.

[@jayar2935]

​@@lloydlestercruzI Agree

[@billvinsmoke3498]

Lets give her a chance. She fought well enough.

[@arameadezalaingo5353]

Her confidence exudes positivity- can't explain. But she is indeed beautiful. Way to go Ms. Bulacan- congratulations 🎉

[@mhuggins4679]

You are very right.

[@CH-Anointed]

I am so proud of her! This is my first time ever seeing or hearing of her but her eyes and smile speaks volumes. She is the ONE!

[@LiNaW_28]

The judges made the right decision! Although Cainta was my choice before, Bulacan slayed the competition. Goodluck!

[@m.h.1593]

If based on answers, Cainta should have won, but as we saw with Michelle Dee, kahit sobrang talino, hindi mananalo ng crown. Cainta has a similar look ro Sheynnis Palacios too, so in a way, I didn’t want her to win. I wanted someone completely different for Philippines to offer on the MU stage, and talagang deserving si Chelsea. Humble and natural.

[@LiNaW_28]

@@m.h.1593 yes cainta was my first bet when I saw their videos. But I am very satisfied with the result

[@rexcenteno4581]

Ms. Bulacan is a natural. You can see that she is humble yet strong. Very Filipina in demeanor and she has a beautiful smile that radiates sincerity, add the fact that she is very spontaneous. Congratulations Ms. Bulacan!

[@joumarkancheta388]

@SusiNiSanPedro28 saan ba siya lumaki?

[@shirten8729]

I love the way she carries herself onstage...and that swimwear walk and pose, whew!

[@SalahRezkTV]

❤❤❤ Mahinhing Binibining Pilipina plus she’s so humble pasok talaga. Pasok sa quality ng Bansang Mexico 🇲🇽 Panalo na c Manalo🫡🫡🫡💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

[@boyoorm.7966]

She's pretty, especially her eyes

[@ednamode4833]

Silent assasin. Wow, I am still in shock. I didn't see this coming. Kudos to MUP, this proves that it is not a cooking show. PHL continues to show how diverse the Filipina beauty is. That is a feat in itself.

[@supervoyz]

Very confident. She walks like as if she’s already a winner!

[@MaJASDerecho]

💯

[@hualian5339]

For a candidate who didn't have a glam team to perform like this and still immerged as a Queen 👑 she's really deserving. So humble and genuine, eloquent and has depth... the more you listen to her the more it feels that she deserves the crown. It's no wonder people aren't aware of her, and I just checked her out she has very minimal online exposure but her photos were all gorgeous.

[@Aquarian888]

She is beautifully statuesque . She looks very gorgeous with her evening gown. So beautiful. She is unique and can’t wait for the Miss Universe Pageant in Mexico. So many gorgeous delegates will be in that competition. I’m thrilled !

[@BelleAme114]

💗💗💗

[@meileehoon5783]

Exude with oozing elegance, confidence, grace and humbleness .... made her shine . .. With story to tell .. beyond what we perceived beauty standard . Silent game changer " Malupit at matinik"

[@wesayjay]

She is beautiful! She reminds me of Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam of Trinidad and Tobago

[@jayar2935]

Agree

[@herrygolu6659]

True

[@dudzhing2017]

She's very elegant and I would support her. Congratulations beautiful

[@josemartinadora1024]

Silent killer indeed😘 Congratulations Queen Chelsea❤❤❤

[@jaykeeapigo1665]

Ok saludo ako sa MUPH org for choosing her, very classy and elegant. So regal. Kelan ba ang Miss universe 2024?

[@ecfp5259]

She has the winning confidence, poise and strut. You deserve it Ms. Bulacan

[@MaJASDerecho]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥳🥳🥳

[@kutnahora100]

INDEED, I am in AWE! Chelsea was glowing, literally. She made history as the first Filipino of color to have won a major or any of the BIG FOUR pageants (Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International and Miss Earth) in PHL pageantry. Congratulations Chelsea!!!! Make the PHL's proud in MEXICO!!!!!!!!!

[@ziamaylan876]

No you forgot Venus Raj

[@kutnahora100]

@@ziamaylan876 True, however majority of people consider people of color is directed towards black racial groups primarily.

[@cesardiazbuldajr4467]

Yes Venus raj ​@@ziamaylan876

[@stevenmemolo4738]

Well deserved she peaked perfectly during preliminary and finals. She was not on my list but I am so proud of her performance most especially the Q & A portion. Her answer was on point with substance relatable genuine not rehearsed. It was executed perfectly. CONGRATULATIONS QUEEN our MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2024 CHELSEA MANALO🥰😍♥️💥🙏

[@abceedee4488]

Ang ganda pala nya close up, parang barbie. Magaling din sumagot, d assuming, confident at glowing ❤ you deserve it Ms Bulacan

[@karlos_infamous]

Wow our reps are really diverse. 2020 - mixed Filipino & Indian 2021 - pure Filipino 2022 - mixed Filipino & Italian 2023 - mixed Filipino & Chinese 2024 - mixed Filipino & black American

[@jerryuy3573]

SHE CAN WIN A TITLE TOO IN AFRICA TALO NA IYAN SA MISS U

[@MMM-en7yc]

​@@jerryuy3573Hindi lang nanalo bet mo.

[@jerryuy3573]

@@MMM-en7yc I HAVE NO BET ... TO ALL I CARE I DON'T WATCH MISS UNIVERSE ANYMORE YOU

[@MMM-en7yc]

@@jerryuy3573 Ako rin Naman Hindi nanood toxic masyado Yung mga fans Ng 2 candidates Ang ingay sa social media Lalo ngayon natalo bet nila 😂

[@edm8037]

@@jerryuy3573 hayop!

[@gl3492]

no one saw it coming even the influencers/youtubers she's not #1 on their list yet she emerged as a winner. deserving!

[@m.h.1593]

She was my #1 pick, pero it was hard for her to stand out kasi nga may mga crowd favourites na. But she had the most MU aura out of everyone.

[@angelstarlosbanos4112]

Congratulations the uniqueness of Chelsea..GodBless on your journey

[@sarahangelabautista291]

Very well deserved 🎉congrats I feel she can win Ms. Universe

[@MaJASDerecho]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@melchortimbal8688]

Siya ang bumasag sa mga youtubers pageantry ❤ Ang sa layo sa mga sinabing last 2 standing Athisa VS Iloilo Let celebrate ❤🎉Congratulations new Miss Universe Miss Bulacan you deserve it. God bless and good health po

[@paulmaverickdelapaz4062]

Pang 90’s vibe yung pasarela nya, which is good also

[@vellbariaofficial]

Mixture of Naomi Campbell and Luz Zetina

[@richardpassion8942]

I really like her ,,she a a super model

[@southsideradioubec5459]

TRUE QUEEN. HINDI OVERCONFIDENT AT HAMBUG(TIKAL), WALANG TOXIC NA FANS AT LALONG DI MUKHANG LALAKING TIPAKLONG,

[@LicupSimpleKitchen]

Best answer. 👏 Goodluck Chelsea & bring back the Crown to our Country. Raise Our Flag 🇵🇭

[@prettylittlestar17]

I am so happy she won. She became my silent favorite the first time I saw clips of her even before the prelims. I saw something in her na napaka-regal yet natural. And may aura sya na supermodel like Naomi Campbell. Sad pa nga ako that time kasi kako bakit hindi sya naha-hype and baka hindi sya mapansin ng judges. Kaya I’m so happy na nanalo sya! 🥹

[@SalahRezkTV]

Swak na swak yong question sa personality nya yes Ms Manalo your panalo. Your quality as a Pilipina beauty ay pasok para ipadala sa bansang Mexico 🇲🇽 ❤❤️❤️😘😘😘💪💪💪🫡🫡🫡❤️❤️❤️

[@emierodriguez6481]

She's Filipina black American

[@maiandrishchannel777]

She deserves it! She's gorgeous and stunning. I love the way she walks,very smooth and elegant..Pang Miss U talaga..

[@user-yx5vu3jl2b]

Why do you see indians using and abusing Asians MILLIONS of times, then you go with indians? Why would you promote worldwide racial hatred against your own nationality/Asians as a whole?

[@Justinejr.5514]

She deserve the crown, sophisticated beauty, kudos bulacan, from San Jose Del monte, bulacan.

[@gfdasyr]

Nasa kanya yung winning glow that night.

[@gerlonbernales2499]

Agree

[@TransPinayParis]

Very relax humble smart and geniuen smile

[@rc5990]

She really deserve the MIss MUPh crown. Classy Filipina! Congratulations 🎉

[@kennethfrancisco2878]

Ito talaga masasabe mo hindi cooking show ang laban deseŕve ni miss bulacan as MUP nag focus kasi kay Ms iloilo and quezon province d nyo napansin ang ganda nang mga tiga bulacam tinagurian bayan nang magaganda at gwapo.Deserve ni Miss bulacan ang corona. proud bulakeño ako.tinalo pa yung mga matatagal na.

[@rp3884]

ulul . anong bayan ng magaganda at guapo? Touch some grass kiddo😂

[@wilfredgismundo7405]

An unassuming confidence in oneself can radiate and influence others.

[@m.h.1593]

THANK YOU JUDGES! THIS WAS AN AMAZING PICK! 🎉🙏❤️😍🙌

[@unconventionaljourneysamarie]

wow the under dog won...she has the x factor ..lovely, I love her in the evening gown...

[@herrygolu6659]

She is the dark horse she nailed the q&a no wonder she took the crown

[@yrnehalba9962]

Well deserved ❤

[@manueldelfin1152]

She will be the next Miss Universe to be crowned after Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua

[@JudithAgao]

Congratiolation chelsea.

[@alfredogozon12]

I cried watching this video. Congratulations to you our new queen Miss Universe Philippines 🇵🇭 2024!! You deserved it!!

[@vamdragon6377]

She's a pretty black lady.. I remember her beauty, she looks like Aaliyah from the Queen of the Damned, the way she move and held her head high, proud and fit like a Queen!

[@Wallflower09]

Congrats Miss Chelsea Manalo🎉🎉🎉 but still my MUPh is Miss Alexie. I'm super happy for you Miss Alexie😍. She won Miss Eco Intl. I'm proud of you Miss Alexie😘. My Athena of MUPh😍. Goodluck to your next journey on representing our country on Miss Eco Intl.

[@chaidavid5949]

d tlaga ako mka get over sa swimsuit walk and pose mo girl. its superrrrr perfect. congrats ❤❤❤

[@ellbecoloyan5869]

Deserving to win,her answer is unique comes from the heart,the smile and the way she walks,like ms.gloria diaz.

[@raya7]

Chelsea is absolutely stunning!!✨✨

[@AngelinaPedronan-kl5rb]

Praying you will win the crown of Miss Universe our the world.❤❤❤

[@estonggalapong6787]

She’s so beautiful & charming!!

[@laralomboy3179]

Slay our new queen. Let,'s support her Congratulations Miss Bulacan

[@Ramontvvlog]

Bulakan Gloria diaz at chat silayan ang peg pag tinititigan lalong gumaganda 🎉❤ congratulations 🎉

[@ugotme314]

I love her. I wll support her all the way ❤️

[@schiatzeschiatze5002]

She will WIN! She is beautiful, kind and humble. Keep your head high girl! ❤❤❤

[@josmith9789]

She looks absolutely gorgeous. Stunning!!!

[@shirleyesteleydes3303]

Congratulations Chelsea 💖🇵🇭

[@adiakiyes6354]

Hindi na ako maniniwala sa mga predictions ng mga youtubers lahat sila waley walang tumama.

[@LSLIFE25]

😂

[@mariloureyes9508]

True

[@thearchivechannel]

Ligwak din yaan.. Di naman pang miss u ang looks.. Marami kang masalubong na katulad nya dyan sa labas.

[@mohaimensalahoden7343]

Haha kaya nga prediction kasi it's either totoo o hindi ganon tlga un

[@elisenispee7450]

Congratulations to bulacan exotic beauty, I thought the winner will be a surprise 😊

[@darylluis3090]

Naomi Campbell yung legs at lakad,very Bostwana miss Universe 1999 ang gown.

[@beerose9962]

Yes, Bostwana din ang napansin q sa knya, Miss Universe 1999, ung 1st runner up c Miriam Quiambao.

[@user-db4qw1bq6e]

Ganoon ang nakita ko din .. agree with you .

[@kluger2222]

hybrid na

[@syrapablo6348]

What a plot twist,well deserved Miss Bulakan❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@norcadreeleria8241]

Congratulations 🎉 Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan 😘👸🏼👑

[@lin13160]

Well deserved beautiful and talented 😍

[@riejon80]

W🤩W! Super Miss Universe Material.Congrats To The Judges.👍👍👍

[@tinkerjel6701]

That's a true Filipina. New visage. A true Filipino face. Kudos to you our newly crown Miss Universe.

[@poeticlines9638]

Beauty and brain does not differentiate between the height of our nostril nor color of our skin. Every individual is unique and beautiful in their own way.

[@theessentials...]

Tamang confidence hindi assumera.. Personality and authenticity 100%

[@RickyCaranto-jp9md]

Miss Bulacan is an epitome of elegance,poise,glamour and etc..she will win Miss U if no one will interrupt the final result.American ownership of Miss U is better than today..

[@trishacabalfin7527]

this beautiful queen of Miss Universe Philippines 2024 is very calm humble even she has no glam team on the competition she manages to win such an inspiration to all

[@MaryGraceTrazona]

Wow I love her… the color the face.. perfect for Miss U Philippines 🇵🇭… a true Filipina beauty ❤

[@emierodriguez6481]

She's Filipina black American

[@RahmaMala26A]

Prang beauty ni bulacan south africa pero mukang humble npaka confident nya sumagot congratulations 🎉🎉

[@happypeachy0084]

Wow! miss Bulacan congratulations 🇵🇭🎉👏

[@ruelespinosa-qi2yw]

so humble, spontaneous, poised. she deserves the title

[@laralomboy3179]

Before si Beatrice Luigi Gomez dark horse din sya at hindi pinag uusapan ng mga beauty pageant expert sa social media pero naging top 5 sa Miss Universe,, Let's support our new queen Chelsea

[@user-vg1gz4go1i]

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations Miss Bulacan Chelsea Manalo! Very well deserving victory❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉. We love you❤❤❤❤❤

[@AngelinaPedronan-kl5rb]

Wow congrats praying you win the crown

[@Nikitateagurl_77]

Well deserved. Shes giving me Naomi campbell but better and classier. Very eloquent, natural and stunning

[@adolfomiguel4080]

Qué Estilo al desfilar 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Merecido Triunfo 👑

[@user-mj2xm8kz8q]

Wow congrats miss bulacan you deserve it! Filipinangfilipina!

[@bluexirdoydora9737]

She is beautiful and confident

[@yennefervengerberg3256]

The BEST CHOICE to represent the Philippines for the Miss Universe pageant!❤

[@levygazo6342]

She's very pretty.

[@rydgevilla8643]

Beautiful. All the way from the americas

[@davideaston8314]

As someone who lives here and has a gorgeous Filipina girlfriend, it's so refreshing and positive to see such a natural dark skinned beauty win for The Philippines... hopefully this will inspire an entire generation of girls to embrace the skin they're in and not focus on all those unnecessary whitening cosmetic products!🙏🏼

[@Dhyana-bo1nf]

and nobody even predicted that she would be top 10 ❤❤❤

[@gerlonbernales2499]

Dark horse indeed

[@dannyluv78]

She was predicted to be in the top 5 in some Facebook pages.

[@4hiqq]

I like her❤❤ she will win MU

[@roku9134]

STUNNING!!! 🤎🤎🤎

[@nekochansuu]

she’s so pretty. pang pageant talaga.

[@aileenpf6909]

I can’t over this pageant because of my kabulakeña. I’ve watched it 10 times already 😀. She’s really outstanding from the rest.

[@jldormido3029]

I'm a huge Alexie fan, but I would strongly support Ms. Bulacan, Chelsea Manalo all the way to her journey to Miss Universe. I love her!!! She truly is the queen!!!

[@bryllecampbridge8073]

Noooo.... wag kang papatalo ipasok mo si Akexie mo sa top 5 😅😅😅😅

[@Sky87Anas]

Ladies and Gentlemen I would like to be the first to congratulate the Philippines on winning the Miss Universe title for the fifth time !!! 🥳 even though it has not happened yet but I assure you guys that she will win! SMART, BEAUTIFUL, EXOTIC, PERFECT FACE, SOFT FEATURES, GRACEFUL WALK This is how Miss Universe should be!!! and if she don't win, which is a low probability, she will definitely be in the top three or first runner-up But for me, I'm betting my money on the Philippines winning the title this year And I'm not even a Filipino! All love from 🇸🇦

[@joytaban6124]

finally a candidate that is not gigil 😅

[@natividadwolff2369]

She’ s beautiful and and perfect body specially her skin color amazing beauty!!

[@musicmundo4881]

The Next MU in International Scene🤩lavarn! i love your confidence!

[@EpzSon]

Slay. Perfect! Love Ms Bulacan!