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.

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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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Miss Universe 2024 - Philippines' Chelsea Manalo wows in Prelims

The Miss Universe 2024 Preliminary Competition was recently held at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Friday morning, November 15, Philippine time.

Miss Philippines Chelsea Manalo wowed the crowd (and presumably, the judges) with her graceful pasarela during the evening gown, swimwear, and national costume segments.

National Costume

During the national costume segment, Chelsea wore a breathtaking Hiraya costume designed by Manny Halasan.

Based on the voice over, the "costume depicts the history of Christianization and Islam in the Philippines. The exploration from Spain and Mexico led to the Christianization of much of the country."

Meanwhile, Hiraya is an ancient Filipino word that is a deeper form of hope. It is usually used with the word Manawari. The two words together mean "hope it happens."

Swimsuit

Chelsea was stunning during the swimwear round. She was very graceful as she executed her now signature turns. It was also good that she wore her hair curly.

Evening Gown

The evening gown, however, wasn't a highlight of the preliminary competition. The girls didn't get to walk the stage alone. They went to the stage in groups, and the hosts announced their respective countries as the cameras focused on each of them.

Chelsea, however, got everyone's attention as she did her double turns while wearing her princess-y blue gown.

Miss Philippines really stole some important spotlights during the prelims. Can't wait for her pasabog come finals.

Did you like Chelsea Manalo's performance in the Miss Universe 2024 Preliminary Competition?

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Than Perez wins Mister Grand Philippines 2024

Mister Grand Philippines 2024 crowned its new kings early morning of November 14, with Jonathan "Than" Perez of Bulacan Province winning the main title.

Mister Grand Philippines 2024 Winners | FB/Mark Joseph Malonzo Macalintal

Than Perez was actually my top favorite, along with Mark Joseph Malonzo Macalintal, who was named Mister Grand Philippines Heritage.

They were the only ones from my list that got in the Top 7.

Mister Grand Philippines 2024 Result:

Mister Grand Philippines 2024 - Jonathan "Than" Perez (Bulacan Province)

Mister Tourism - Dale Danielle Fisher (FilCom Australia)

Mister Fitness - Aljay "Al" Dado (Zambales)

Mister Heritage - Mark Joseph "MJ" Malonzo Macalintal (Caloocan City)

Mister Culture - Jonas "Jayden Fernandez" Harina (Quezon Province)

1st runner-up - Jake Lawrence Coronado (Rizal, Laguna)

2nd runner-up - Sandy Sales Jr. (Zandro Go Sales) (Mandaluyong City)

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Philippines' Marvin Diamante places 3rd in PH-based Mister International 2024

Mister Philippines Marvin Diamante was named 2nd runner-up in the recently-concluded Mister International 2024 (PH-based).

Marvin Diamante | FB/Mister International Philippines Org.

Joined by twenty-five gorgeous men from around the world, the Mister International 2024 finale was held last night in Cebu.

Spain's Francisco Zafra was named the winner. It was a back-to-back win for Spain after last year's win by Jose Calle.

It was just sad that Jose wasn't able to fly to the Philippines to pass on his crown due to his duty as a military man in Spain.

Mister International 2024 (PH-based) Results:

Mister International 2024 (PH-based) Winners | IG/therealmisterinternational

Winner - Spain, Francisco Zafra

1st runner-up - Peru, Estefano Balarin

2nd runner-up - Philippines, Marvin Diamante

3rd runner-up - Indonesia, Elias Silitonga

4th runner-up - China, Zeng Xianyang

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Mister Philippines 2024 Winners

Mister Philippines 2024 named its winners on Saturday (November 9) during the pageant's finale that was held in Legazpi City.

Fifteen candidates joined the pageant and five of them were chosen to be given titles.

JV Daygon of Laguna was named Gentleman of the World Philippines 2024. His face was quite familiar as he joined Mister Grand Philippines last year. Sadly, he didn't even make the first cut (Top 21) back then.

FB/Mister Philippines

Well, it's a grand comeback for him now with the title Gentleman of the World Philippines 2024.

Mister Philippines 2024 Results:

Mister Philippines 2024 Mister of the Universe - Zaymun Libago (Cagayan de Oro)

Mister Philippines 2024 Gentleman of the World - JV Daygon (Laguna)

Mister Luzon - Jason Gutierrez (Western Pangasinan)

Mister Visayas - Ernest Lucila (Sorsogon)

Mister Mindanao - Max Rombase (Nueva Ecija)

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Niana Guerrero for MEGA November 2024

Eighteen-year-old Niana Guerrero, the Philippines' most followed content creator on Tiktok, is capturing a new spotlight as she graces the cover of MEGA Magazine.

Niana Guerrero | IG/megamagazine

Niana is showing a new side of herself in Mega's November 2024 issue, as she takes her fresh and youthful style into fashion.

The multi-talented social media sensation, known for her infectious energy and captivating dance moves, is clad in Louis Vuitton's Neverfull Inside Out, and photographed by Charisma Lico.

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Mister Grand Philippines 2024 moved to November 13

Mister Grand Philippines 2024 was supposed to have its finals last September 25. Due to Typhoon Kristine, however, it has been moved to November 13 (Wednesday) at the Metrotent Convention Center.

The delay have surely allowed the contestants more time to prepare for the pageant physically and emotionally.

Some took the opportunity to strengthen their fan base and gather more online votes, which is evident in the recent rankings.

Anyway, my favorites for the Mister Grand Philippines 2024 title(s) have also slightly changed.

See below.

Jonathan "Than" Perez of Bulacan Province

Mark Joseph "MJ" Macalintal of Caloocan City

John Jerricho Ponce Porciuncula of Antipolo, Rizal

Mark Jayson Gaerlan of Pangil, Laguna

Martin de Leon of Parañaque City

Joe Marzon "Joem" Dunuan of Cordillera Region

John Christofer "Tofer" Lagus of Manila City

Photos: FB/Mister Grand Philippines

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