Chelsea Manalo embraces her authenticity and showcases her determination in a stunning photoshoot with a black horse, which she shared on Instagram.
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The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 stunned in a white crochet long dress, serving gorgeous and fierce looks! Another photo even showed her standing on top of the horse.
“Labels may say ‘dark horse,’ but my victory will be defined by my authenticity and determination. Victory is mine for the taking,” she captioned her post.
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Chelsea, a native of Bulacan, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024. She’s the first Filipino-Black American to win the Miss Universe Philippines title.
Some labeled her a “dark horse” for her unexpected victory at the pageant despite being a relatively unknown contestant. She will represent the country in the 73rd Miss Universe competition, which will be held in Mexico this November.
Best of luck, Chelsea!
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