Chelsea Manalo is on her way back to the Philippines after being away for a month to compete in the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico.
Presumably while en route to the Philippines, the beauty queen from Bulacan had a short Q&A on her Instagram Stories, where she was asked how it feels like to be the first Miss Universe Asia.
According to Chelsea, she still feels “so happy and blessed” — the very same emotions she felt upon winning the Miss Universe Philippines crown back in May.
“To represent my country and the whole Asia with such a title and platform, this is an honor I’ll forever treasure,” Chelsea said.
“Winning won’t happen once, it is when you are happy and content and when you start to be an influence to so many. I’m excited for this!” she continued.
Chelsea will arrive at Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 5:30 p.m on Monday afternoon after competing in the Miss Universe beauty pageant last November, where bowed out in the Top 30.
She nevertheless took home the National Costume Award for the religion-themed Hiraya costume she donned at the pageant and at a press conference following the pageant, was hailed the first-ever Miss Universe Asia.
Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was named Miss Universe 2024.
— LA, GMA Integrated News
