Chelsea Manalo wins Miss Universe 2024 Best in National Costume

Miss Philippines Chelsea Manalo won Best in National Costume in Miss Universe 2024, as announced by the pageant Saturday morning (Manila time).

Miss Universe 2024 held its coronation night  two weeks ago, but the winner of the national costume competition was only revealed this morning.

Chelsea Manalo is Best in National Costume | FB/Miss Universe Philippines

Chelsea, who made the first cut (Top 30) during the Miss Universe 2024 finale, was also named Miss Universe Asia after the show.

It was the first time the pageant named a continental queen.

Her Best in National Costume runners-up were Chile (1st) and Vietnam (2nd).

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Miss Universe 2024 - Philippines' Chelsea Manalo ends journey in Top 30

Miss Philippines Chelsea Manalo was able to make the Top 30 of Miss Universe 2024, but failed to advance to the next cut.

Chelsea did well in the swimsuit round, which was participated in by the Top 30 girls.

Unluckily, her performance wasn't good enough for the judges nd she failed to make it to the Top 12.

Video: YouTube/ABS-CBN Entertainment

Miss Universe 2024 Results

Miss Denmark Victoria Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico on Sunday morning, November 17, Philippine time. She bested 126 other contestants to become the first Dane to win the title.

Photo: FB/Miss Universe

The first runner-up sash went to Miss Nigeria; second runner-up was the host candidate, Miss Mexico; third runner-up was Miss Thailand; and fourth runner-up was Miss Venezuela.

Making it to the Top 12 were candidates from Bolivia, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Russia, Chile, Canada and Peru.

Meanwhile, aside from Philippines, the Top 30 had girls from Macau, Ecuador, Malaysia, Aruba, Finland, Dominican Republic, Cambodia, Nicaragua, Zimbabwe, France, India, Serbia, Vietnam, Cuba, China, Japan and Egypt.

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CJ Opiaza is Miss Grand International 2024 1st runner-up

Miss Philippines Christine Juliane Opiaza placed 1st runner-up at the recently-held Miss Grand International 2024.

Photo: FB/Miss Grand International

She placed second to Miss India Rachel Gupta who won the title. 

Miss Myanmar Thae Su Nyein won 2nd runner-up, but she was seen crying and going down the stage to her team right after the coronation. Recent social media posts say that Myanmar's national director qould be returning the 2nd runner-up crown because he finds the results unfair. 

Menwhile, Miss France Safietou Kabengele and Miss Brazil Talita Hartmann were named 3rd and 4th runners-up, respectively. 

Part of the top 10 (and all considered 5th runner-up) were delegates from Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Peru, Spain and United Kingdom.

The ladies who became part of the top 20 include Thailand, Colombia, US Virgin Islands, Malaysia, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Curacao, Paraguay and Japan. 

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Miss Ukraine withdraws from Miss Grand International 2024

A few hours before the Miss Grand International 2024 national costume competition, news about the withdrawal of Miss Ukraine Kateryna Bilyk from the pageant hit the news. 

According to an official statement posted on Instagram, Bilyk said she was forced to withdraw from the pageant "due to severe harm to my health caused by the conditions of the event." 

She said she was "required to participate in activities" from very early in the morning until very late at night. 

The beauty queen also said she had to work even while having a fever.

She was also "given an unidentified pill by the MGI team,which posed a potential allergy risk."

The team also "failed to call a doctor when I fainted and forced me to continue working with a fever of 38.5°C and [blood] pressure of 151/90." 

She also alleged that "the organizers confiscated my passport for three days in Cambodia, unlawfully restricting my freedom of movement." 

Meanwhile, Miss Grand International posted on Facebook regarding the "Dismissal of Miss Grand Ukraine 2024, Ms. Kateryna Bilyk."

According to the post, the decision to dismiss Bilyk came "as a result of her violation of several terms outlined in the contestant agreement, which she had acknowledged and signed prior to entering the pageant."

The post further stated that " Miss Grand International upholds the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, and all contestants are expected to adhere to the rules and agreements set forth."

The post came with a screenshot of what seemed to be an e-mail sent to Miss Grand International by Natalya Kovalyova, president of Queen of Ukraine, the national pageant Bilyk won that earned her the right to represent Ukraine in MGI 2024.

Check out the Facebook post in this link.

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Colombia wins Miss Aura International 2024

Miss Colombia Yuri Rei was crowned Miss Aura International 2024 during the grand coronation night that took place in Antalya, Turkey. 

She bested quite a number of beautiful ladies from around the globe, including the Philippines' Isabelle De Los Santos who was named first runner-up.

Other ladies who became part of the Top 5 were candidates from Turkiye, Malaysia and Ghana. They were named 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up, respectively. 

Top 11 also included delegates from Brazil, Indonesia, Romania, Russia, Thailand and Venezuela, while the Top 20 had Bashkortostan, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, India, Korea, Nigeria, South Africa, and USA.

Korea was awarded Miss Friendship, Romania was Miss Photogenic, Venezuela won the Best in Evening Gown award, South Africa was Miss Intelligence, Khakasia was Best in Talent, Indonesia was Best in Bikini, and Thailand was Best in National Costume. 

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Miss Cosmo 2024 is Ketut Permata Juliastrid

Miss Cosmo 2024 crowned Indonesia's Ketut Permata Juliastrid as the winner on Saturday, October 5th, during the grand coronation night that took place at the Saigon Riverside Park, Thu Thiem Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.

via FB/Miss Cosmo

Juliastrid bested more than 50 candidates from around the world, including the Philippines' Ma. Ahtisa Manalo who ended her Miss Cosmo journey in the Top 10.

First runner-up was Thailand's Mook Karnruethai Tassabut

The Top 5 included the beautiful candidates from Peru, USA, and Vietnam.

Top 10:
Zimbabwe
Cambodia
Dominican Republic
Mexico
Philippines

Top 21:
Netherlands
South Africa
Bangladesh
Brazil
Puerto Rico
Chile
New Zealand
El Salvador
Guatemala
Greece
Sierra Leone

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Miss Grand Philippines 2024 coronation night is on Sept. 29

Miss Grand Philippines 2024 will hold its coronation night on September 29 (Sunday) at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City.

On Monday, the candidates were presented to the press where all nineteen of them showed off their swimsuit and evening gown forms.

They also answered questions from the media where they exhibited their communication skills.

A lot of the girls have potential, especially those that we have seen before in Miss Universe PH and Bb. Pilipinas.

Here are the 19 candidates vying for the Miss Grand Philippines 2024 crown:

1. Batangas - Zsarlene Mae Anicete

2. Bulacan - Isabel Dawson

3. Cabanatuan - Marinel Salvador

4. Camarines Norte - Chloe Guatno

5.Castillejos, Zambales - Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza

6. Cavite - Julianne Rose Reyes

7. Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental - Geralyn Basto de Klerke

8. Malabon - Carrhyll Manicad

9. Manila - Jubilee Therese Acosta

10. Marilao, Bulacan - Mikaela Jane Fajardo

11. Nueva Ecija - Alyssa Marie Geronimo

12. Pampanga - Sophia Bianca Santos

13. Pangasinan - Jennise Viktoria Mejia

14. Pasig - Selena Antonio Reyes

15. Quezon City - Angel Bianca Agustin

16. Quirino Province - Anna Margaret Mercado

17. Antipolo, Rizal - Samantha Margaret Babila

18. Sta. Mesa, Manila - Diana Mariel Valendia

19. Zambales - Patricia McGee

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Philippines wins Face of Beauty International 2024

Miss Philippines Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano was crowned Face of Beauty International 2024 on Thursday (September 19) in Taiwan.

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Alyssa Redondo crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas Intercontinental 2024

The Mutya ng Pilipinas 2024 Winners:

Mutya ng Pilipinas Intercontinental 2024: Alyssa Redondo (California)

Mutya ng Pilipinas World Top Model 2024: Anne Klein Castro (Pampanga)

Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2024: Liana Barrido (Batangas City)

Mutya ng Pilipinas Environment International 2024: Arianna Pantaleon (Canada)

Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities 2024: Aiyen Ysabel Maquiraya (Washington State)

Mutya ng Pilipinas Charity 2024: Xena Ramos (Manila)

Mutya ng Pilipinas Luzon 2024: Christine Enero (San Dionisio, Parañaque City)

Mutya ng Pilipinas Visayas 2024: Stacey De Ocampo (Pangasinan)

Mutya ng Pilipinas Mindanao 2024: Jireh Mayani (Davao)

Photo: FB/Mutya ng Pilipinas

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Miss International Queen 2024 is Catalina Marsano of Peru

Miss Peru Catalina Marsano was named Miss International Queen 2024 on Saturday, August 24. The pageant's finals was held at the Tiffany's Show Pattaya in Thailand.

Catalina bested 22 other beautiful candidates including Thailand's Saruda Panyakham who was named 1st runner-up, and Vietnam's Nguyen Tuong San who was 2nd runner-up.

The Philippines' Sophia Nicole Arkanghel was able to make the Top 6, together with Miss Colombia Juliana Rivera Gutierrez and Miss USA Kataluna Enriquez.

Also part of the Top 12 were representatives from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Laos, Venezuela, Brazil and Japan.

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Photo: FB/Miss International Queen Pageant

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Miss Universe 2022: Catriona Gray is backstage commentator

Miss Universe has just announced that Catriona Gray is one of the backstage commentators in its upcoming 71st coronation night.

via IG/missuniverse

On its social media pages on Thursday, the organization officially announced that Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, along with actress and American Ninja Warrior co-host Zuri Hall, will be the Miss Universe 2022 backstage commentators.

Also, another former title holder Olivia Culpo is hosting the coronation night together with the Emmy award-winning Jeannie Mai Jenkins.

The Miss Universe 2022 coronation night will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on January 14th (morning of 15th in the Philippines).

It will be streamed live in the Philippines via A2Z Channel 11, Kapamilya Channel, Metro Channel, and iWantTFC starting at 9 am on Jan 15th.

More than 80 women from all over the world will be competing for the title. Will the Philippines' Celeste Cortesi be able to bring home our fifth Miss Universe crown? 

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India wins 70th Miss Universe

Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe 2021 on Sunday, December 12th (Monday morning, Dec. 13th in Manila), during the pageant's finals held in Eliat, Israel. She beat Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira who was named 1st runner-up. Miss South Africa Lakeland Mswane was part of the Top 3 and was named 2nd runner-up.

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu of India | IG/missuniverse

Miss Philippines Beatrice Luigi Gomez and Miss Colombia Valeria Ayos were both part of the Top 5.

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Beatrice Luigi Gomez - Miss Universe 2021 Preliminary Performances

The Miss Universe 2021 Preliminary Competition was held in Israel on Friday (early morning of Saturday in Manila), with the candidates trying to impress the judges in swimsuit and evening gown, as well as in their national costumes. The final show will be on December 13, Monday, at 2AM in Israel (8AM in Manila).

Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez wowed in swimsuit and evening gown that were both in red. Her Bakunawa-inspired national costume, too, was impressive.

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Miss Grand International 2021 is Vietnam

Miss Grand International 2021 crowned Vietnam's Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien as the winner on Saturday, December 4th, during the pageant's finale that was held in Thailand. She bested several other delegates, including the Philippines' Samantha Panlilio, who failed to make the Top 20.

Samatha Panlilio | FB/Binibining Pilipinas

On Twitter, Filipino pageant fans are calling on Madame Stella Araneta of Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Grand Philippines franchise owner) to drop MGI due to the pageant's results in the past years, most specifically this year, when SamPan didn't even make the Top 20 when it was evident that she did well from day one of the competition.

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Miss World Philippines 2021 is Tracy Maureen Perez

Tracy Maureen Perez was crowned Miss World Philippines 2021 early morning of Monday, October 4th. She bested 42 other beautiful candidates from around the Philippines, succeeding 2019 winner Michelle Marquez Dee.

Photo: IG/msworldphil

Tracy will represent the Philippines in Miss World 2021, happening in Puerto Rico this December.

Miss World Philippines 2021 results:

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Miss Universe Philippines 2021 is Beatrice Luigi Gomez of Cebu City

Beatrice Luigi Gomez was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2021 on Thursday night, September 30th. A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, she bested 27 other candidates from around the Philippines, gaining the right to represent the country in the Miss Universe 2021 pageant which is happening this December in Israel.

The title Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2021 was given to Katrina Dimaranan of Taguig, while Victoria Velasquez Vincent was named Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2021.

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Kisses Delavin for Miss Universe Philippines 2021

Pinoy Big Brother alumna Kisses Delavin is in the running towards being Miss Universe Philippines 2021. Now at top 100, the Masbate beauty is leading the poll that will determine the pageant's top 75 contestants.

After the top 75, the contestants will again be narrowed down to less than half, determining who will compete during the coronation night.

Kisses, 22, has had several beauty titles in the past. Standing at 5'4", she won Miss Teen Masbate in 2013, was a Miss Teen Earth finalist in 2015, and won both the Miss Kaogma and Miss Masbate Province titles in 2016.

Do you think she has the making of a Miss Universe Philippines?

Photo via Twitter/PHPageants_OFC

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Miss Universe Philippines 2020 is Rabiya Mateo

Rabiya Mateo of Iloilo City was named Miss Universe Philippines 2020 on Sunday morning, October 25, in a closed-door pageant finals held in Baguio City.

Rabiya bested other fan favorites including Ysabella Ysmael of Parañaque City who was named first runner-up; Michele Gumabao of Quezon City, second runner-up; Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol, third runner-up; and Kimberly Hakenson of Cavite, fourth runner-up.

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Binibining Pilipinas 2019 - Official Candidates List

The official list of candidates for Binibining Pilipinas 2019 has been announced on Monday by Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI).

FB/Bb. Pilipinas (Official)

Forty lovely ladies made the cut this year, and one of them will become the next Miss Universe Philippines, succeeding last year's winner (and the current Miss Universe) Catriona Gray.

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Miss Universe 2018 is Catriona Gray from Philippines

Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand on Monday (Manila time) giving the Philippines its fourth crown from the beauty pageant.

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