Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray speaks about the performance of Chelsea Manalo.
PH delegate in Miss Universe 2024 Chelsea Manalo receives this comment from crowned Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.
Miss Universe 2024 winner is Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig. While many people from the Philippines rooted for PH bet Chelsea Manalo to bring the 5th crown to the crown, she failed. However, what was in store for her was actually a different recognition. She was Miss Universe Asia, the first one in the competition.
The runners-up are:
1st Runner-up: Nigeria
2nd Runner-up: Mexico
3rd Runner-up: Thailand
4th Runner-up: Venezuela
Ang the continental queens are:
Miss Universe Asia – Philippines
Miss Universe Europe and Middle East – Finland
Miss Universe Americas – Peru
Miss Universe Africa and Oceania – Nigeria
In a previous article, Chelsea was surprised at her Miss Universe Asia win. Despite not winning the crown, she is grateful for the experience and being able to make it in the competition her young self has dreamed of.
Reacting to her win, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, the queen many people consider to have set the bar higher in beauty competitions, reacted to Chelsea’s performance.
Gray expressed that she was sad over the loss. She was surprised when Chelsea was not able to make it to the Top 12 because, for her, she stood out during the swimsuit competition round. She was among the backstage correspondents and was confident with her performance as she was able to see it up close.
“I really felt [sad] kasi sobrang lakas nung swimsuit performance niya. Mas malakas yung finals niya for me kaysa sa prelims,” she said. If she is to place herself among the judges, Chelsea will be an easy pick for the Top 12.
But then again, she respects the decision of the judges. She is proud of Chelsea, nonetheless as she stayed true to herself throughout the pageant. Catriona expressed that Chelsea feels as proud of herself as she was of her.
Catriona added, “I think she carried herself with a lot of grace and authenticity. I don’t feel she ever changed herself and I really admire that.”
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