Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has this to say to the new winner of Miss Universe Philippines.
Ahtisa Manalo is the newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines queen, and Catriona Gray has this advice ahead of the victory.
Miss Universe Philippines 2025 is Ahtisa Manalo. She represented the Quezon Province, and the beauty queen is known for her doll-like features. According to her, the third attempt to join the pageant was a last-minute decision, and as it appeared, it turned out to be her victory.
Miss Universe Asia 2024, Chelsea Manalo, crowned her at the coronation held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 2.
The first time she attempted to win the crown was in the 2018 Binibining Pilipinas pageant. She has earned attention since then, and the clamor sparked. Every year, she was encouraged to join, and in 2024, she finally answered the calls but fell short again.
In 2018, Catriona Gray was the one who won the competition and eventually won Miss Universe at the contest held in Thailand. In 2024, when she joined again, the title was given to Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan, and this year, she finally had her chance. She got the title.
With her in the Top 6 of MUPH 2025 were Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 Teresita Ssen Marquez, Reina Hispanoamericana 2019 runner-up Katrina Llegado, The Miss Globe 2022 semifinalist Chelsea Fernandez, and Miss Earth-Air 2023 Yllana Marie Aduana.
This year’s other winners are:
- Miss Cosmo – Chelsea Fernandez
- Miss Eco International – Gabriella Mai Carballo
- Miss Supranational – Ma. Katrina Llegado
- 1st runner up – Teresita Ssen Marquez
- 2nd runnerup – Yllana Marie Aduana
In an interview, Ahtisa’s BBP 2018 batchmate, Catriona Gray, spoke about her triumph. The crowned Miss Universe 2018 is one proud queen-sister of the newly crowned beauty queen and, at the same time, gave her encouragement for the November competition in Thailand this year.
Gray, in the interview, expressed that whoever wins the crown is to enjoy the journey. She added a reminder not to be overwhelmed by the pressures online and not to be distracted by the noise.
“Sana she remembers why she’s there, what her core is, whether that be to go after a dream or to support her community or to make her family proud, just hold on to that,” she added.
Amid the drive to win, Catriona said to also not forget to be present and to cherish each moment of the reign. She is also open to the new queen giving her advice.
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