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Chelsea Manalo reunites with family in California, wants to try acting
Chelsea Manalo reunites with family in California, wants to try acting
After weeks of intense preparation and competition, Miss Universe Asia Chelsea Manalo finally embraced her parents during the 73rd Miss Universe after-party.
After weeks of intense preparation and competition, Miss Universe Asia Chelsea Manalo finally embraced her parents during the 73rd Miss Universe after-party.
The day after the finals, Chelsea traveled from Mexico to Los Angeles, bringing with her cherished memories of the pageant.
The day after the finals, Chelsea traveled from Mexico to Los Angeles, bringing with her cherished memories of the pageant.
“I’m just so happy I get to make it here in Miss Universe. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d get to do so. I used to be just that little girl hoping that one day I’ll be in front of that Universe stage and I did. I did my best,” Manalo said.
“I’m just so happy I get to make it here in Miss Universe. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d get to do so. I used to be just that little girl hoping that one day I’ll be in front of that Universe stage and I did. I did my best,” Manalo said.
“I’m so happy I was with so many powerful women."
“I’m so happy I was with so many powerful women."
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Reflecting on her journey, Manalo described the Miss Universe experience as “such an adrenaline rush,” marveling at how quickly everything unfolded.
Reflecting on her journey, Manalo described the Miss Universe experience as “such an adrenaline rush,” marveling at how quickly everything unfolded.
“I think nag-add din ‘yung adrenaline to the fact na there’s 120 girls,” she said. “It was fun.”
“I think nag-add din ‘yung adrenaline to the fact na there’s 120 girls,” she said. “It was fun.”
“Yung growth as a person, nakita ko na mas matapang na ako, hindi na natatakot sa kahit ano that will come my way.”
“Yung growth as a person, nakita ko na mas matapang na ako, hindi na natatakot sa kahit ano that will come my way.”
Thanking her fellow Filipinos, Chelsea said, "Maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat—sa suportang at tiwalang ibinigay niyo sa akin. Nilaban ko kayo, at tuloy tayong lalaban. That’s how Filipinos are.”
Thanking her fellow Filipinos, Chelsea said, "Maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat—sa suportang at tiwalang ibinigay niyo sa akin. Nilaban ko kayo, at tuloy tayong lalaban. That’s how Filipinos are.”
“When I was competing in Miss Universe Philippines, wala ako ganitong kalaking suporta pero when we came in here parang mas naging doble ‘yung support mayroon ako.”
“When I was competing in Miss Universe Philippines, wala ako ganitong kalaking suporta pero when we came in here parang mas naging doble ‘yung support mayroon ako.”
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Chelsea plans to spend two weeks in Los Angeles to rest and bond with her parents while remaining on standby for her duties as Miss Universe Asia.
Chelsea plans to spend two weeks in Los Angeles to rest and bond with her parents while remaining on standby for her duties as Miss Universe Asia.
“I’m going to make the most of this time to be with them,” she said.
“I’m going to make the most of this time to be with them,” she said.
Looking ahead, she’s keeping her options open, including a possible career in acting.
Looking ahead, she’s keeping her options open, including a possible career in acting.
“I would really like to try that,” Chelsea admitted.
“I would really like to try that,” Chelsea admitted.
As Miss Universe Asia, Manalo will now work closely with her fellow continental queens: Tati Calmell of Peru (Americas), Matilda Wirtavouri of Finland (Europe and the Middle East), and Chidimma Adetshina of Nigeria (Africa and Oceania).
As Miss Universe Asia, Manalo will now work closely with her fellow continental queens: Tati Calmell of Peru (Americas), Matilda Wirtavouri of Finland (Europe and the Middle East), and Chidimma Adetshina of Nigeria (Africa and Oceania).
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Manalo shared that Calmell has expressed interest in visiting the Philippines soon.
Manalo shared that Calmell has expressed interest in visiting the Philippines soon.
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