Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo. Photo from Manalo's Instagram account

Chelsea Manalo says ‘stars are aligning’ after Miss Universe interviews

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Dyan Castillejo

<p>MEXICO CITY — Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo is loving every bit of her Miss Universe 2024 journey in Mexico, including the closed-door interviews held Wednesday (Manila time).</p><p>Manalo was all-smiles during an exclusive interview where she expressed her satisfaction on her performance after the closed-door interviews with the selection committee.</p><p>“Enjoy ‘yung laban,” she said. “I’m seeing the stars aligning.”</p><p>“In a galaxy full of stars, it does shine. Pero ‘yung pinakamaliit na star, that is the star that will shine the most,” Manalo added.</p><p>When asked about her strategy for the rest of the pageant, the Philippine bet said she will be putting a lot of importance on her happiness and wellbeing.</p><p>“To have a little bit more rest, to be more myself. I think kasi kung enjoy ka lang, happy ka naman, magre-reflect naman ‘yan until finals,” said the Bulacan beauty.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1731474631195Snapinsta.app_466693030_1486518525350624_5583739782011073256_n_1080.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo. Photo from Manalo&#x27;s Instagram account"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><span contenteditable="true" id="isPasted" style="text-align:left">Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo. <em>Photo from Manalo&#x27;s Instagram account</em></span></span></span></span>The girls’ schedules have been packed with back-to-back photoshoots and tours as they bond with one another and immerse themselves in Mexican culture.</div><p>“Two weeks na and I have been so happy, so excited every single day,” Manalo shared.</p><p>“The moment that I got in here we have been doing so many activities like photoshoots, fittings, we also had rehearsals. This day, it came to the right time to do the closed-door interviews for the preliminaries. Sobrang exciting.”</p><p>Despite not being directly asked why she should win the next Universe crown, Manalo believes that her performance was enough to show the selection committee that she deserves it.</p><p>“Mga tinanong nila sa akin more on personal questions about who you are. They want to know your personality more than having that crown.”</p><p>“I think it’s more than enough for them to know the power we have as Filipina women to finally win the next Miss Universe crown.</p><p>“Sobrang happy ko doon sa closed-door interview because they finally now know my personality, my character, and what my intentions are beyond the crown.”</p><p>The preliminaries will be held in the Arena CDMX in Mexico on Nov. 14, while the coronation night will be on Nov. 16 at the same venue.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO<span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XRIr1E_N3TA?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nc5uKO7e3oI?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><strong></strong><br/></div>

<p>Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo is loving every bit of her Miss Universe 2024 journey in Mexico, including the closed-door interviews held Wednesday</p>

Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo is loving every bit of her Miss Universe 2024 journey in Mexico, including the closed-door interviews held Wednesday

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Chelsea Manalo says ‘stars are aligning’ after Miss Universe interviews

Chelsea Manalo says ‘stars are aligning’ after Miss Universe interviews

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Dyan Castillejo

Published Nov 13, 2024 01:18 PM PHT

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Updated Nov 13, 2024 05:26 PM PHT

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