Chelsea Manalo Explained
Chelsea Anne Manalo (in Tagalog ˈtʃɛlsi mɐˈnalɔ/; born October 14, 1999) is a Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024. The first Filipino of African descent to win the national competition, and will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2024.
Manalo previously competed in Miss World Philippines 2017, where reached the top 15.
Manalo is an advocate for the indigenous Dumagat people of Norzagaray, Bulacan, and has worked with a youth organisation which aims to reach out and empower indigenous youth.
Early life and education
Manalo was born in Malhacan, Meycauayan, Bulacan, on October 14, 1999, to a Filipino mother, Contessa Manalo, and an 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.[2] [3] Manalo briefly lived in Las Vegas, Nevada with her paternal grandmother between ages ten and twelve.
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. She graduated from De La Salle Araneta University with a degree in tourism management.[7] [8]
Pageantry
Miss World Philippines 2017
See main article: article and 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. In the fast-track events, Manalo was named as a finalist for the "Top Model" challenge, which was won by .[10] [11] At the coronation night held on September 3, 2017, Manalo finished as a top 15 finalist for the crown, which was won by Laura Lehmann.[12] [13]
Following her stint in Miss World Philippines, Manalo was touted as a potential candidate for Miss Universe Philippines 2021.[14]
Miss Universe Philippines 2024
See main article: article and Miss Universe Philippines 2024. Manolo 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 the 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]
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]
Miss Universe 2024
See main article: article and Miss Universe 2024. Manalo will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant, to be held in Mexico.[26]
Advocacies
Manalo is an advocate for the indigenous Dumagat people of Norzagaray, Bulacan.[27] She has worked with the youth organization Kids for Kids, which aims to reach out and empower indigenous youth.
Notes and References
- Web site: Bravo . Frances Karmel . 2024-05-23 . Meet Chelsea Manalo, Miss Universe Philippines 2024 . 2024-05-23 . PEP.ph . en-US.
- Web site: Chelsea Manalo and mom overwhelmed after Miss Universe Philippines 2024 win. 23 May 2024. GMA Network.
- News: Castillejo . Dyan . 2024-05-24 . Chelsea Manalo humble and radiant after winning MUPH 2024 crown . ABS-CBN News.
- Web site: Uson . Melanie . 2024-05-23 . Get to know Chelsea Manalo, a youth advocate who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 . 2024-05-22 . Philstar Life.
- Web site: Alpad . Christina . 2024-05-23 . Chelsea Manalo proves beauty beyond skin color . 2024-05-23 . The Manila Times . en.
- Web site: Villano . Alexa . 2017-09-02 . Miss World Philippines 2017 predictions : Who will win the crown? . 2024-05-22 . RAPPLER . en-US . June 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230602181925/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/180894-miss-world-philippines-2017-predictions/ . live .
- Web site: Evangelista . Jessica Ann . 2024-05-23 . Get to know Chelsea Anne Manalo, Miss Universe Philippines 2024 . 2024-05-23 . INQUIRER.net . en.
- Web site: 2024-05-23 . Bulacan’s Chelsea Manalo is first black Miss Universe Philippines . 2024-05-24 . . en-US.
- Web site: 2017-07-29 . LOOK: Miss World Philippines 2017 candidates officially announced . 2024-05-22 . GMA News Online . en.
- Web site: Villano . Alexa . 2017-09-02 . Miss World Philippines 2017 predictions : Who will win the crown? . 2024-05-22 . RAPPLER . en-US . June 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230602181925/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/180894-miss-world-philippines-2017-predictions/ . live .
- Web site: Tantiangco . Aya . 2017-09-03 . Here are the fast track events winners of Miss World Philippines 2017 . 2024-05-22 . GMA News Online . en . April 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230430181713/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/624355/here-are-the-fast-track-events-winners-of-miss-world-philippines-2017/story/ . live .
- Web site: Villano . Alexa . 2017-09-03 . FULL LIST: Winners, Miss World Philippines 2017 . 2024-05-22 . RAPPLER . en-US . November 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231108025259/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/180956-full-list-winners-miss-world-philippines-2017/ . live .
- Web site: Villano . Alexa . 2017-09-04 . Laura Lehmann on winning Miss World Philippines 2017 . 2024-05-22 . RAPPLER . en-US . March 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230326002842/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/181059-laura-lehmann-miss-world-philippines-2017-win-advocacy/ . live .
- Web site: Gime . Jade Yamanaka . Bulakenya being pushed to become first Black Filipina Miss Universe . 2024-05-22 . Philstar.com . August 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210802162205/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/06/17/2106231/bulakenya-being-pushed-become-first-black-filipina-miss-universe . live .
- Web site: Iglesias . Iza . 2024-05-23 . Bulacan's Chelsea Anne Manalo wins Miss Universe Philippines 2024 . 2024-05-22 . The Manila Times . en . May 22, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240522191913/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/05/23/entertainment-lifestyle/bulacans-chelsea-anne-manalo-wins-miss-universe-philippines-2024/1948022 . live .
- Web site: Villanueva . Angelica . Adriatico . Abigail . 2024-04-13 . Miss Universe Philippines – Bulacan 2024 raises eyebrows for tourism video featuring airport development site in the province . 2024-05-22 . Manila Standard . en-US . April 13, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240413083832/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/celebrity-profiles/314435362/miss-universe-philippines-bulacan-2024-raises-eyebrows-for-tourism-video-featuring-airport-development-site-in-the-province.html . live .
- Web site: Garcia . Nechole Jayne . 2024-04-08 . MUPH Bulacan faces backlash over tourism video featuring airport development site . 2024-05-22 . Philstar Life.
- Web site: Jusay . Annalys . Miss Universe Philippines 2024 candidates shine during preliminaries at the Manila Hotel . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240521205544/https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/20/miss-universe-philippines-2024-candidates-shine-during-preliminaries-at-the-manila-hotel . May 21, 2024 . May 21, 2024 . Manila Bulletin.
- Web site: Mallorca . Hannah . 2024-05-23 . TRANSCRIPT: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Top 5 Q&A segment . 2024-05-22 . INQUIRER.net . en.
- Web site: Afinidad-Bernardo . Deni Rose M. . 'Bulacan Barbie' becomes first Filipino-Black American to win Miss Universe Philippines . 2024-05-22 . Philstar.com.
- Web site: Iglesias . Iza . 2024-05-23 . Bulacan's Chelsea Anne Manalo wins Miss Universe Philippines 2024 . 2024-05-22 . The Manila Times . en.
- Web site: First Black Filipina crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024. 23 May 2024. Concepcion. Eton B.. Manila Standard.
- Web site: Magramo . Kathleen . 2024-05-24 . First Black Filipina crowned as Miss Universe Philippines . 2024-05-24 . CNN . en.
- Web site: Silverio . Frederick . 2024-06-09 . Manalo gets grand welcome in Bulacan . 2024-06-10 . The Manila Times . en.
- News: Lim. Ron . Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo's Meycauayan homecoming. July 24, 2024 . GMA Integrated News. July 15, 2024.
- News: May 23, 2024 . Bulacan's Chelsea Manalo to represent PH at Miss Universe 2024 . May 23, 2024 . ABS-CBN.
- Web site: Castelo . Sean III . 2024-05-21 . Runway to Stage: 4 Fashion Models Who Joined Miss Universe Philippines 2024 . 2024-05-22 . MEGA . en-US.