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Chelsea Manalo
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Manalo in 2024
Born
Chelsea Anne Manalo

(1999-10-14) October 14, 1999 (age 25)
Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines
Education De La Salle Araneta University (BS)
OccupationModel
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[ citation needed ]
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title Miss Universe Philippines 2024
Hair colorBlack[ citation needed ]
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Chelsea Anne Manalo (Tagalog: [ˈtʃɛlsimɐˈnalɔ] ; born October 14, 1999) is a Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Philippines 2024. She was the first Filipino of African descent to win the national competition, and will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2024.

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Manalo previously competed in Miss World Philippines 2017, and reached the top 15. An advocate for indigenous Dumagat people, Manalo campaigns for youth education, accessibility, and empowerment.

Early life and education

Manalo was born in Malhacan, Meycauayan, Bulacan, on October 14, 1999, to a Filipino mother, Contessa Manalo, and an African-American father. [1] Her parents separated in 2000, and after her father's death, Manalo's mother remarried. Manalo was raised by her mother and stepfather Randy Angeles. [1] [2] [3] Manalo briefly lived in Las Vegas, Nevada with her paternal grandmother between ages ten and twelve. [3]

Manalo began working as a model at age 14, and began her career in pageantry as a high school student. [4] [5] Manalo has cited English model Naomi Campbell as an inspiration. [6] Manalo became an endorser for the Philippine clothing brand Bench in 2021. [4] She graduated from De La Salle Araneta University with a degree in tourism management. [7] [8]

Pageantry

Miss World Philippines 2017

In 2017, Manalo competed at the Miss World Philippines 2017 pageant. [9] In the run-up to the pageant, Rappler named her as a "dark horse" candidate, providing praise for her runway walk. [6] In the fast-track events, Manalo was named as a finalist for the "Top Model" challenge, which was won by Thia Tomalla  [ tl ]. [10] [11] At the final on September 3, 2017, Manalo reached the top 15, with the winner being Laura Lehmann. [12] [13]

Following Miss World Philippines, Manalo was a potential candidate for Miss Universe Philippines 2021. [14]

Miss Universe Philippines 2024

Manalo won Miss Universe Philippines 2024, on May 22, 2024, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines. [15]

During the competition, Manalo drew attention online for including the construction site of New Manila International Airport, whose development was subject to environmental concerns, in her tourism video for the pageant. [16] [17] In the preliminary competition, Manalo won one special award from the pageant's sponsors. [18] On the coronation night, Manalo advanced to the top five, where she was asked, "You are beautiful and confident. How would you use these qualities to empower others?". She responded: [19]

As a woman of color, I have always faced challenges in my life. I was told that beauty has standards. But for me, I have listened to always believe in my mother, to always believe in myself, and uphold the vows that I have. Because of these, I am already influencing a lot of women who are facing me right now. As a transformational woman, I have here 52 other delegates with me who have helped me to become the woman I am. [19]

Manalo was crowned by outgoing titleholder Michelle Dee. [20] With her win, Manalo became the first Filipino of African descent to be selected to represent the Philippines at Miss Universe. [21] [22] Her win was celebrated online as a challenge to the "ingrained preference for Eurocentric beauty" long held in the country. [23] The provincial government of Bulacan honored Manalo with a homecoming parade on June 9. [24] In July 2024, Manalo was bestowed the Gintong Kawayan Recognition and the Pin of Honor by Meycauayan. [25] Manalo appeared on the music video for "La Bulaqueña" by Orange and Lemons. [26]

Miss Universe 2024

Manalo will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2024, to be held in Mexico. [27]

Advocacies

Manalo is an advocate for the indigenous Dumagat people of Norzagaray, Bulacan. [28] She has worked with the youth organization Kids for Kids, which aims to reach out and empower indigenous youth. [29]

Videography

Music videos

TitleYearArtistRef.
"La Bulaqueña"2024 Orange and Lemons [30]

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe Philippines
2024 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Princess Anne Marcos
(Paombong)
 Miss Universe Philippines – Bulacan
2024 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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