Chelsea Manalo shone during the Miss Universe 2024 pageant held on November 16, 2024, (November 17 in the Philippines) at Arena CDMX in Mexico. Though the 25-year-old beauty queen from Bulacan did not advance to the Top 12, missing the opportunity to showcase her stunning evening gown designed by Manny Halasan, her presence remained notable.

Stay tuned for more Miss Universe 2024 real-time updates! It is a bittersweet conclusion as Philippines’ Chelsea Manalo fell short in securing a spot in the Top 12 of the Miss Universe 2024 at the coronation night in Mexico City on Monday,

Philippines' bet Chelsea Manalo is now more determined to win the Miss Universe title after seeing the new “Lumière de l’Infini” (The Light of Infinity) crown.

Chelsea Manalo, the country's candidate in the 73rd Miss Universe pageant being held in Mexico City, Mexico, made it to the semi-finals. The 25-year-old was the 17th candidate to be called in the Top 30.

Philippines' bet Chelsea Manalo made the first cut of Miss Universe 2024 as she was announced as part of the Top 30.

ANTICIPATION is at an all-time high as the 73rd Miss Universe pageant culminates on Sunday morning (Manila time) at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. This year's edition is historic, with a record-breaking 125 countries and territories competing — surpassing the previous record of 94 entrants set in 2018.

Top Spanish language publication HOLA! and popular pageant site Missisology both named the Philippines' candidate Chelsea Manalo a "top contestant" to win the next Miss Universe title, placing her side by side with the Latina beauties.