Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Highlights
Read the highlights of the recently concluded Miss Universe Philippines 2024, where 53 women from all over the country and some communities abroad competed for the right to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe stage, to be held later this year in Mexico.
The pageant culminated in the coronation of Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan as the new queen. A pageant dark horse, Manalo beat all odds to inherit the crown from Michelle Marquez Dee.
Meanwhile, four more crowns went to four other women — Miss Supranational Philippines, Miss Charm Philippines, Miss Eco International Philippines and Miss Cosmo Philippines.
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Chelsea Manalo vows to win Philippines’ 5th Miss Universe crown
May 24, 2023 – 11:31AM
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo. Image: Instagram/@claudevillahrmsa via @manalochelsea
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo reflected on how she came from being a “fallen star” to being the brightest one, vowing to conquer the international pageant stage for the country and those who put their faith in her.
“I once thought that a fallen star can never be reborn. For years it kept itself absorbed in the dark void, [but] it once again found its light. I was that star and last night I shone brightest because of all the love and support I received,” said Manalo on her Instagram page on Thursday, May 23, hours after winning the MUPH crown.
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Michelle Dee pokes fun at own gaffe in crowning Chelsea Manalo
May 23, 2024 – 9:07PM
New Miss Universe Philippines queen Chelsea Manalo with Michelle Dee. Image from her Instagram post
Even Michelle Dee could not help but poke fun at her “sabaw” moment as she was crowning Chelsea Anne Manalo of Bulacan as the new Miss Universe Philippines queen when she mindlessly plopped the crown on her successor’s head during coronation night.
“Sabaw,” or soup in Tagalog, is a colloquial term that refers to a person’s temporary lapse in judgment, or when a brain is not functioning well due to a mental meltdown.
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Ahtisa Manalo’s Miss Cosmo Philippines 2024 title dismays pageant fans
May 23, 2024 – 5:53PM
Ahtisa Manalo. Image: Instagram/@ahtisa
Despite not winning Miss Universe Philippines 2024, Ahtisa Manalo’s campaign for a national title was nevertheless successful after she was named Miss Cosmo Philippines 2024. However, many pageant fans were disappointed with how her pageant comeback had turned out.
The Quezon Province native was the heavy favorite to win Miss Universe Philippines, considering her first runner-up finish at the Miss International 2018, and how she went against Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray at the national pageant. She eventually settled for a second runner-up and Miss Cosmo Philippines 2024 finish.
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Alden Richards amuses viewers with forceful Miss Universe Philippines hosting
May 23, 2024 – 3:49PM
Alden Richards. Image: Instagram/@sparklegmaartistcenter
One of the highlights of the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant was Alden Richards who amused netizens with his “angry” way of announcing the delegates who made it to the Top 20.
Richards, who was one of the hosts of the national tilt’s coronation night on Wednesday, had the role of announcing the winners of the elimination rounds, but his energetic, if not forceful delivery stole the show, much to the amusement — or chagrin— of viewers.
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Marina Summers conquers MUPH stage with ‘Amafilipina’ performance
May 23, 2024 – 3:33PM
Marina Summers. Image: Instagram/@themissuniverseph
Marina Summers had a “dream come true”-moment after she represented the LGBTQIA+ community and brought drag to the Miss Universe Philippines stage.
Marina, one of the celebrity performers at the pageant’s coronation night on Wednesday, May 22, opened the event with a fiery performance of her song “Amafilipina.” The track is the drag queen’s anthem which is an adaptation of Maymay Entrata’s hit song “Amakabogera.”
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Miss Universe Philippines 2024: Coronation night highlights
May 23, 2024 – 2:12PM
Marina Summers, Chelsea Manalo and Alden Richards at the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night. Image: screengrab from YouTube/Empire Philippines
Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan emerged as the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 as she proved herself deserving of the title at the coronation night held on May 22.
But aside from Manalo and the rest of the candidates’ showcase of beauty and wit, the five-hour-long event also offered noteworthy moments that made it to the top trending topics on social media platforms. Here’s some of them:
Miss Universe PH 2024: Michelle Dee wears iconic Whang-Od tribute gown in final walk
May 23, 2024 – 12:29PM
Michelle Dee reuses Whang-Od tribute gown in final walk as MUPH | Image: Screengrab from Empire Philippines/YouTube
Michelle Dee took her final walk as reigning Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) queen on the early morning of Thursday in a sentimental note as she pondered her yearlong reign in her iconic black Mark Bumgarner evening gown inspired by the Filipino mambabatok, Apo Whang Od.
This was the same long-sleeved black evening gown that she wore when she made the Top 10 of the 72nd Miss Universe pageant held in El Salvador on November 18, 2023, featuring an indigenous tattoo art design that appeared to make a reference to the face of a viper, and a full skirt that showed a high slit.
Get to know Chelsea Anne Manalo, Miss Universe Philippines 2024
May 23, 2024 – 11:18AM
Chelsea Anne Manalo, Miss Universe Philippines 2024 | Photo: Instagram/@manalochelsea
The Philippines has found a new queen in Chelsea Anne Manalo of Bulacan, who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 during the grand coronation night on Wednesday, May 22, beating 52 other delegates and the first ever half-Black to win the title.
Dubbed “Bulacan Barbie,” the 24-year-old was born and raised in Meycauyan City to a Black American father and a Filipino mother, who divorced in 2000. After the divorce, her mother married a Filipino. She has been joining beauty pageants since high school and has also been modeling since she was 14 years old and has landed covers in magazines such as Mega.
Chelsea Manalo’s Miss Universe PH win celebrated by beauty queens, fans
May 23, 2024 – 9:45AM
Chelsea Manalo. Image: Facebook/Miss Universe Philippines
An outpouring of congratulatory greetings welcomed Chelsea Manalo in the first few hours of her reign as the Miss Universe Philippines 2024.
Fellow beauty queens MJ Lastimosa, Janine Tugonon, Rabiya Mateo and Samantha Bernardo were among the first to send their welcoming remarks to Manalo, through their respective Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) pages.
Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan is Miss Universe Philippines 2024
May 23, 2024 – 1:30AM
New Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan, with predecessor Michelle Marquez Dee. Screengrab from Empire PH YouTube channel
Filipinos have a new Miss Universe Philippines queen, on whom they will pin their hopes for another Miss Universe crown for the country, and she is Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan.
The 25-year-old beauty queen was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 by last year’s winner Michelle Marquez Dee at the culmination of a glittering show held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 22, before thousands of cheering spectators that filled the venue.
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Miss Universe Philippines 2024 picks its Top 5; Alexie Brooks, Victoria Vincent out
May 23, 2024 – 12:23AM
(From left) Athisa Manalo, Tarah Valencia, Stacey Gabriel, Chelsea Manalo, and Christi McGarry. Images: YouTube/Empire Philippines
The race to the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 is getting more intense as Quezon Province’s Ahtisa Manalo, Baguio’s Tarah Valencia, Cainta’s Stacey Gabriel, Bulacan’s Chelsea Manalo, and Taguig’s Christi McGarry were declared as the Top 5 finalists.
Manalo, Valencia, Gabriel, Manalo, and McGarry based on their strong performances at the swimsuit and evening gown competitions.
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NOW: Here are your #MissUniversePhilippines2024 Top 10 delegates. #MUPH2024 #MUPH2024TheCoronation .@inquirerdotnet .@theMUPH pic.twitter.com/QxADu8Yccf
— Armin Adina (@diyarista) May 22, 2024
Miss Universe PH 2024: Victoria Vincent, Stacey Gabriel, Tarah Valencia enter Top 10
May 22, 2024 – 11:04PM
(From left) Victoria Velasquez Vincent, Stacey Gabriel, and Tarah Valencia. Images: YouTube/Empire Philippines
After showing off their fiery pasarelas at the swimsuit competition portion, Bacoor’s Victoria Velasquez Vincent, Cainta’s Stacey Gabriel, and Baguio’s Tarah Valencia are among the candidates who advanced to the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2024 Top 10.
Cheers erupted at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, May 22, after the 10 finalists were called onstage.
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Miss Universe PH 2024: Ahtisa Manalo, Alexie Brooks, Christi McGarry in Top 20
May 22, 2024 – 9:23PM
Quezon Province’s Ahtisa Manalo, Iloilo City’s Alexie Brooks, and Taguig’s Christi McGarry make it to Top 20. Image: YouTube/Empire Philippines
Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province, Alexie Mae Brooks of Iloilo City, and Christi McGarry of Taguig are among the frontrunners who made it to the Top 20 of the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant in Pasay City on Wednesday, May 22.
The candidates were chosen based on the impression they made on the selection committee during the preliminary competition; those who garnered the highest votes in the swimsuit, interview, and runway pre-preliminary challenges; and live-voting.
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LOOK: Here’s the #MUPH2024TheCoronation stage at the Mall of Asia Arena. #MissUniversePhilippines2024 .@inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/7MCwxXiw6M
— Armin Adina (@diyarista) May 22, 2024
LOOK: Reigning Miss Supranational Philippines Alethea Ambrosio and reigning Mister Pilipinas Worldwide winners Daumier Corilla and Justine Ong arrive at the #MUPH2024TheCoronation welcome carpet. Ambrosio will crown her successor later tonight. .@inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/arMsNcRyGK
— Armin Adina (@diyarista) May 22, 2024
NOW: Former Miss Universe Philippines titleholders .@araarida and Beatrice Luigi Gomez are judges for #MUPH2024TheCoronation tonight. .@inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/0aJW2csEEL
— Armin Adina (@diyarista) May 22, 2024
NOW: .@theMUPH officials Jonas Gaffud, Voltaire Tayag, Mario Garcia, & Albert Andrada walk the #MUPH2024TheCoronation welcoem carpet ahead of the show. .@inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/KdTILiBgdf
— Armin Adina (@diyarista) May 22, 2024
For Michelle Dee, authenticity is her greatest asset as Miss Universe PH queen
May 22, 2024 – 7:24PM
Michelle Dee. Image: Dennis Sulit via Instagram/@michelledee
Being “unapologetically authentic” is what Michelle Dee held close to her heart throughout her reign as Miss Universe Philippines 2023.
The moment Dee was named Miss Universe Philippines 2023, she vowed to celebrate her authentic self until her final chapter. This was evident in her many pursuits, such as promoting autism awareness and inclusivity, actively promoting advocacies close to her heart, being firm about her coming out story, and donning ensembles different from the usual beauty queen.
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R’Bonney Gabriel taps Filipino humor to promote Miss Universe Philippines finals
May 22, 2024 – 7:15PM
Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel. Image: Instagram/@rbonneynola
Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel tapped into her Filipino humor to invite pageant fans to watch the Miss Universe Philippines coronation night.
Through her Instagram page on Tuesday, May 21, Gabriel shared a clip which starts with a blurry video of a woman who slipped and fell while walking in a mud-covered street.
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Rabiya Mateo hopes for another Ilongga Miss Universe PH winner in Alexie Brooks
May 22, 2024 – 6:55PM
(From left) Rabiya Mateo and Alexie Brooks. Images: Instagram/@rabiyamateo
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo expressed her support for fellow Ilongga Alexie Brooks, hours before the national tilt is set to crown a new queen on Wednesday, May 22.
Brooks is representing Iloilo City at the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant, where she consistently topped the attention of pageant analysts, as seen on their hot picks for the crown.
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Miss Universe Philippines asks fans to be 11th judge via live voting
May 22, 2024 – 6:45PM
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 logo. Image from Facebook
Pageant fans, it’s now your chance to boost your favorite’s delegate winning chances as Miss Universe Philippines Organization (MUPH) announced that there will be live real-time voting for the coronation happening tonight, Wednesday, May 22, 8 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
The local organization shared the news on Instagram, teasing the fans that they could be the 11th judge of the competition by downloading the MUPH application.
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Veterans, rookies clash for Miss Universe Philippines 2024 crown
May 22, 2024 – 6:18PM
Miss Universe Philippines bets Tarah Valencia, Ahtisa Manalo, Alexie Mae Brooks and Christi Lynn McGarry. Image: screengrab from YouTube/Empire Philippines
Many people are expecting a “bloodbath” in this year’s edition of the Miss Universe Philippines pageant, with international pageant veterans among the aspirants. But national contest rookies have stepped up their game, not making it a walk in the park for the seasoned contenders.
Binibining Pilipinas alumnae Ahtisa Manalo and Christi McGarry, along with 2021 Miss Universe Philippines-Charity Victoria Velasquez Vincent, are leading the charge among the veterans, while newbies Alexie Mae Brooks and Tarah Valencia have presented themselves as formidable contenders as well.
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WATCH: Gabbi Garcia as a Miss Universe ‘candidate’
May 22, 2024 – 1:04PM
Gabbi Garcia poses as candidate in Miss Universe Philippines 2024 video | Image: Instagram/@gabbi
Gabbi Garcia, who has long been enticed by pageant aficionados, including reigning Miss Universe Michelle Marquez Dee, to try her hand at pageantry, finally “granted” their wish.
On Instagram, the Kapuso actress treated her fans to a glimpse of what could have been if she’d been one of the candidates for Miss Universe after she edited herself in a funny reaction video that had become “iconic” in 2010 when Venus Raj vied for the Miss Universe crown.
Ahtisa Manalo, Christi McGarry, Victoria Vincent among 2024 Miss Universe PH frontrunners
May 22, 2024 – 10:15AM
Ahtisa Manalo, Christi McGarry and Victoria Vincent. Image: Instagram/@theorenriquez via @ahtisa, @borgyangeles via @christi.mcgarry, @victoriavelasquezvincent
A few hours before the coronation night, pageant veterans Ahtisa Manalo, Christi McGarry and Victoria Vincent secured the top spots of global pageant observers’ Miss Universe Philippines 2024 frontrunners’ lists.
Manalo of Quezon Province snagged the first spot, while McGarry of Taguig and Vincent of Bacoor respectively placed second and third on the Top 20 Final Hot Picks of Missosology, an established beauty pageant platform that analyzes contenders and numerous beauty contests.
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 prelims glitches, delayed airing dismay fans
May 21, 2024 – 2:22PM
Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2024 preliminary competition | Image: Facebook/Miss Universe Philippines
Pageants fans were dismayed after organizers of the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2024 preliminary competition encountered a series of technical difficulties that resulted in a delayed telecast of the much-touted gala night of candidates.
The preliminary round took place last Sunday, May 19, at the Manila Hotel, and the MUPH initially announced that it would not be available to watch live; instead, a delayed telecast would be presented on May 20 to accommodate the fans.
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 bets dazzle in evening gowns, swimwear
May 21, 2024 – 10:38AM
Miss Universe Philippines bets Christi Lynn McGarry, Kris Tiffany Janson, Ahtisa Manalo and Alexie Mae Brooks. Image: screengrab from YouTube/Empire Philippines
Mesmerized audience filled the atmosphere at the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Preliminaries Gala Night with cheers, as the candidates paraded their beauty at the evening wear and swimsuit competitions.
After the welcome greetings from event hosts actor Marco Gumabao and Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee, the 53 aspirants opened the show flaunting their curves donning cutout one-piece and two-piece swimwear in shades of purple, as seen on the delayed airing of the May 19 event via Empire Philippines’ YouTube channel on Tuesday, May 21.
Ahtisa Manalo wins 8 awards at Miss Universe Philippines 2024 prelims
May 21, 2024 – 8:50AM
Ahtisa Manalo. Image: Instagram/@theorenriquez via @ahtisa
Pageant veteran Ahtisa Manalo was the big winner during the 2024 Miss Universe Philippines preliminary gala night held at the Manila Hotel on May 19, taking home eight special awards from the contest’s sponsors this year.
The representative from Quezon Province was proclaimed as Miss Smilee, Miss Fairy Skin, Miss Great Lengths iColor Plus, Miss Hello Glow, Miss Danielito’s Home Kitchen, Miss Queen of Hearts Sleepwear, Miss Aqua Boracay, and was one of the three Miss Zonrox Color Safe.
Miss Universe Philippines bets from Laguna, Pampanga to settle ‘unfinished business’
May 19, 2024 – 12:27PM
Alexandra Mae Rosales (left) and Cyrille Payumo/ARMIN P. ADINA
The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant has attracted a lot of seasoned contestants, among them are two ladies who even brought home international titles—2022 Miss Supermodel Worldwide Alexandra Mae Rosales from Laguna and 2019 Miss Tourism International Cyrille Payumo from Pampanga.
Both ladies have also taken part in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, and Payumo even participated in the Mutya ng Pilipinas competition. So why still join the Miss Universe Philippines pageant? The COVID-19 pandemic has something to do with the decision, they said.
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LOOK: .@michellemdee joins the #MissUniversePhilippines2024 delegates at the Fairy Skin x Mags “Sunkissed Runway” Fashion Show at Admiral Hotel. .@inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/iYUT9DNVbQ
— Armin Adina (@diyarista) May 17, 2024
Miss Universe Philippines: What we know about the 2024 pageant
May 18, 2024 – 7:55PM
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 candidates with reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palcios (front, center). INQUIRER.net/Armin P. Adina
Days before Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee crowns her successor at the finals night on May 22, pageant fans are already storming social media spaces to declare their support for their bets.
Aside from the next titleholder, netizens are also looking forward to meeting the new bearers of the four more crowns being vied for, namely Miss Supranational Philippines, Miss Charm Philippines, Miss Eco International Philippines and Miss Cosmo Philippines.
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Michelle Dee reminds Miss Universe PH 2024 candidates to remember ‘core’
May 18, 2024 – 6:24PM
Michelle Dee. Image: Instagram/@sparklegmaartistcenter
As Michelle Marquez Dee’s Miss Universe Philippines reign is about to end, she reminded the aspirants eyeing her crown to go back to the reason why they want to win the title.
“It’s the last stretch, so just make sure you double down on your trainings. Just remember your core, why you are here. What are you fighting for? Because at the end of the day, that is what will matter the most. Anong pinaglalaban ninyo (What are you fighting for) on the Miss Universe stage? Because as we all know, Miss Universe is an amazing platform to really create those positive changes all around the universe,” she said at the “Sunkissed Runway” fashion show in Manila on May 17.
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Jeannie Mai to wear Filipino designs on Miss Universe Philippines 2024 stage
May 15, 2023 – 12:22 PM
Jeannie Mai. Image from Instagram
Emmy-award winning presenter Jeannie Mai could not contain her excitement for her first trip to the Philippines, a recent video shared by the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant online showed.
“Hi everybody, it’s Jeannie Mai here, and I’m so excited. I’m coming to the Philippines for my very first time,” the Hollywood host said in a video posted on the Miss Universe Philippines social media accounts on Tuesday evening, May 14.
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Miss Universe Philippines 2024 delegates now have 4 more crowns to fight for
May 14, 2023 – 08:33 AM
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 candidates with reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palcios (front, center). INQUIRER.net/Armin P. Adina
Aside from the main title of Miss Universe Philippines, additional crowns have been added to the prizes that the candidates in this year’s edition of the national pageant may win. This came after organizer Empire Philippines announced that four more queens will be proclaimed after the ceremonies.
The additional titles are for the international franchises held under the brand of The Miss Philippines Culture and Heritage Celebration—Miss Supranational Philippines, Miss Charm Philippines, Miss Eco International Philippines and Miss Cosmo Philippines.
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Ahtisa Manalo, Alexie Brooks top Miss Universe Philippines’ ‘Runway Challenge’
May 13, 2023 – 03:27 PM
Iloilo’s Alexie Brooks and Quezon’s Ahtisa Manalo get more plums from the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 challenges. Images from their Instagram
Ma. Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province and Alexie Mae Brooks from Iloilo City dominated all three preliminary challenges of the ongoing Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant, the latest of which was the “Runway Challenge.”
Aside from the “Runway Challenge,” both delegates were among the top vote-getters in “Swimsuit Challenge,” and “Up Close and Personal” interview challenge. The leading delegates in every voting category were solely based on the votes made on the Miss Universe Philippines mobile app.
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