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Chelsea Manalo’s parents react to her being named as first Miss Universe Asia
Chelsea Manalo’s parents react to her being named as first Miss Universe Asia
Toff C.
Published Nov 18, 2024 11:55 AM PHT
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Updated Nov 21, 2024 11:30 AM PHT
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Chelsea Manalo's parents, Contessa Manalo and Randy Angeles, were overjoyed following their daughter clinching the Miss Universe Asia title.
Chelsea Manalo's parents, Contessa Manalo and Randy Angeles, were overjoyed following their daughter clinching the Miss Universe Asia title.
"We are so happy! Miss Universe Asia!" Contessa remarked in an interview with Dyan Castillejo of ABS-CBN News.
"We are so happy! Miss Universe Asia!" Contessa remarked in an interview with Dyan Castillejo of ABS-CBN News.
"Masayang-masaya po," Randy echoed.
"Masayang-masaya po," Randy echoed.
Parents of Chelsea super happpy about Chelsea winning Miss Universe Asia at the After Party 🇵🇭🏆 pic.twitter.com/s5BCdPCFqy
— Dyan Castillejo (@DYANCASTILLEJO) November 17, 2024
Parents of Chelsea super happpy about Chelsea winning Miss Universe Asia at the After Party 🇵🇭🏆 pic.twitter.com/s5BCdPCFqy
— Dyan Castillejo (@DYANCASTILLEJO) November 17, 2024
Chelsea's parents were in Mexico to support their daughter in the Miss Universe preliminary competition on November 14 and the coronation night on November 16.
Chelsea's parents were in Mexico to support their daughter in the Miss Universe preliminary competition on November 14 and the coronation night on November 16.
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In a previous interview, the Filipino beauty queen's parents expressed their pride after watching Chelsea's performance in the preliminaries.
In a previous interview, the Filipino beauty queen's parents expressed their pride after watching Chelsea's performance in the preliminaries.
"I'm so proud of her. I'm so happy na naka-smile lang ako the whole time na lumalabas si Chelsea. Nagche-cheer ako. Namamaos na nga ako sa sobrang sigaw," Contessa said.
"I'm so proud of her. I'm so happy na naka-smile lang ako the whole time na lumalabas si Chelsea. Nagche-cheer ako. Namamaos na nga ako sa sobrang sigaw," Contessa said.
Randy said that they witnessed Chelsea's hard work and dedication throughout her training for the pageant. "Kayang-kaya niya 'yung laban. Talagang pinag-prepare-an niya 'to araw-araw nung nasa Pilipinas pa siya hanggang pumunta ng LA talagang todo practice. Alam niya sa sarili niya, kukunin niya ang korona para sa Pilipinas," he stated.
Randy said that they witnessed Chelsea's hard work and dedication throughout her training for the pageant. "Kayang-kaya niya 'yung laban. Talagang pinag-prepare-an niya 'to araw-araw nung nasa Pilipinas pa siya hanggang pumunta ng LA talagang todo practice. Alam niya sa sarili niya, kukunin niya ang korona para sa Pilipinas," he stated.
Chelsea was named the first Miss Universe Asia in the pageant's history.
Chelsea was named the first Miss Universe Asia in the pageant's history.
The announcement was made in a press conference following the conclusion of the Miss Universe pageant.
The announcement was made in a press conference following the conclusion of the Miss Universe pageant.
"Maraming salamat. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! We are making history as first Miss Universe Asia!" Chelsea stated in a video posted by the Miss Universe Philippines on their Instagram page.
"Maraming salamat. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! We are making history as first Miss Universe Asia!" Chelsea stated in a video posted by the Miss Universe Philippines on their Instagram page.
Chelsea will be traveling around Asia and will be joining the Miss Universe on some trips.
Chelsea will be traveling around Asia and will be joining the Miss Universe on some trips.
Meanwhile, Miss Universe Peru was named as Miss Universe Americas, Miss Finland as Miss Universe Europe, and Miss Nigeria as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania.
Meanwhile, Miss Universe Peru was named as Miss Universe Americas, Miss Finland as Miss Universe Europe, and Miss Nigeria as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania.
Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark was crowned as Miss Universe 2024.
Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark was crowned as Miss Universe 2024.
In a past interview with ABS-CBN News, Victoria shared what winning Miss Universe would mean to her.
In a past interview with ABS-CBN News, Victoria shared what winning Miss Universe would mean to her.
"To be able to win the crown for Denmark will mean everything to me. This is what I have been working on my whole life. I want to make history not only for Denmark since we haven't had a Miss Universe [crown] before, but also make history for Europe," she remarked.
"To be able to win the crown for Denmark will mean everything to me. This is what I have been working on my whole life. I want to make history not only for Denmark since we haven't had a Miss Universe [crown] before, but also make history for Europe," she remarked.
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