Miss Universe 2024: Chelsea Manalo misses Top 12 spot

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It is a bittersweet conclusion as Philippines’ Chelsea Manalo fell short in securing a spot in the Top 12 of the Miss Universe 2024 at the coronation night in Mexico City on Monday, Nov. 17 (Philippine time).

The 12 delegates whose shot to the crown still stands are the following: Bolivia, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Nigeria, Russia, Chile, Thailand, Denmark, Canada, and Peru.

Manalo previously made the Top 30, in which she was able to compete in the swimsuit segment, donning her lilac two-piece swimwear with a sheer golden cape. At that event, she displayed her signature pasarela which she called the “Tampisaw Walk,” that showed her slightly dragging her foot. This is a nod to OPM band Lola Amour’s “Raining In Manila,” which she first showcased at the Miss Universe Philippines national competition.

At the preliminary round, Manalo turned heads with her elaborate “Hiraya” national costume, an ensemble that bears an image of the Black Madonna, the Our Lady of Antipolo,

The Bulakeña beauty was supposedly vying to take home the fifth Miss Universe crown for the Philippines this year.

The Philippines was also recognized as the Best National Host Tour Country in the preliminary competition.

For the first time in the Miss Universe history, the crown that will be used in the pageant is made in the Philippines, the “Lumière de l’Infini” (Light of Infinity) created by Filipino craftsmen.

Meanwhile, reigning titleholder Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua will crown her successor at the end of the coronation night.