Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig (center) with the continental queens (from left) Matilda Wirtarvouri, Tatiana Calmell, Chidimma Adetshina, and Chelsea Manalo/VOLTAIRE TAYAG FACEBOOK PHOTO
Filipino queen Chelsea Manalo will go on an overseas trip as Miss Universe Asia, and she will be joined by her fellow “continental queens” in the two-country tour.
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) announced on social media early morning on Saturday, March 29, that the four titleholders will be together for a trip to Thailand and the Philippines.
“A Royal Tour of Asia! Join us for an unforgettable experience as the 4 Continental Queens of Miss Universe embark on a spectacular tour in parts of Asia!” the international pageant posted.
Manalo will be with Miss Universe Americas Tatiana Calmell from Peru, Miss Universe Africa and Oceania Chidimma Adetshina from Nigeria, and Miss Universe Europe and Middle East Matilda Wirtarvouri from Finland.
The quartet are scheduled to reunite on March 31 in Thailand, where they will stay until April 25. Their next stop will be the Philippines, for a trip that extends until May 3.
Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig, meanwhile, arrived in Manila on March 25, and is scheduled to fly out on March 30 to reunite with her continental queens in Thailand.
Miss Universe Philippines Executive Vice President Voltaire Tayag confirmed with INQUIRER.net that the Danish beauty will be back for the national pageant’s finals.
The 2025 Miss Universe Philippines coronation show will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 2. The winner will represent the country in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand in November.