Manila, Philippines — A moment that forever etched itself in the hearts of Filipinos, Catriona Gray’s crowning as Miss Universe 2018 continues to inspire as we celebrate the 6th anniversary of her historic victory. On December 17, 2018, the world witnessed Catriona’s journey to the crown in Bangkok, Thailand, where she captivated audiences with her…
The Philippines’ pride, Chelsea Fernandez Manalo, has delivered a spectacular performance at Miss Universe 2024, securing the title of Miss Universe Asia and winning two prestigious special awards: Best in National Costume and Best Evening Gown Award. Crowning Glory at Coronation Night Chelsea was crowned Miss Universe Asia during the grand coronation night in Mexico,…
For the fourth time in Miss Universe history, the Philippines has won the prestigious Best in National Costume award, this time with the stunning “Hiraya” designed by Manny Halasan for Chelsea Manalo. The national costume, a breathtaking representation of faith, heritage, and destiny, captivated both judges and audiences worldwide. The term Hiraya—meaning the fulfillment of hopes, dreams, and…
Chelsea Manalo, Miss Universe Asia 2024, is overjoyed to receive a special tribute from renowned Filipino shoemaker Jojo Bragais. Known for creating shoes that honor iconic Filipino beauty queens, Bragais designed a unique pair in Manalo’s honor. The design features a sleek high heel with a platform and three secure straps, offered in glossy silver…
The Miss Universe 2024 Finals took an unexpected turn when Chelsea Manalo, representing the Philippines, did not secure a spot in the Top 12. This announcement quickly became a topic of discussion on social media, especially among Filipino fans who had been eagerly supporting her throughout the competition. Following the Top 12 reveal, there was…
In an exciting moment for Philippine pageantry, Tyra Banks herself commented on Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo’s Instagram post! Known for her admiration of Filipina queens, Tyra’s recognition has thrilled fans across social media. Tyra Banks can’t stop praising our queens! From Pia Wurtzbach to Catriona Gray, and now Chelsea Manalo, Tyra has consistently…
In a shocking revelation, the Miss Universe organization has announced that the highly anticipated Evening Gown segment will be absent from the preliminary competition for Miss Universe 2024! This bold move is set to transform the pageant landscape, sparking debates and excitement among fans and contestants alike. Traditionally a centerpiece of the competition, the Evening…
Chelsea Manalo, the dazzling Miss Universe Philippines 2024 candidate, is setting social media on fire as she celebrates a major milestone—300,000 followers! Her online presence continues to grow, thanks to an outpouring of support from fans rallying behind her in the lead-up to the Miss Universe competition. In a heartfelt message, Chelsea expressed her gratitude,…
As a new queen is set to be crowned Miss Universe 2023 on Sunday, Nov. 19 (Philippine time), online pageant site Missosology has revealed their final picks for the finals—and it includes the Philippines’ very own Michelle Dee. The 72nd edition of the prestigious pageant concluded its preliminary swimsuit, evening gown, and national costume segments earlier this week, taking the 84 delegates…
As the fight of our country’s Michelle Dee for the Miss Universe pageant is approaching, her mother, Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, once again expressed her all-out support. Recently, the VIVA FILIPINAS interviewed the veteran beauty queen where she recalled the preparation for the pageant she once participated in in Tokyo. “I studied Japanese so…