Have you seen Chelsea Manalo on the cover of Period magazine? The reigning Miss Universe Asia is making waves in the U.S., and we are here for it! Her stunning cover shoot is a major milestone, and the Miss Universe Philippines family couldn’t be more proud, calling her “STU-NNING” on Instagram.
A Rising Star in Advocacy and Fashion
This isn’t Chelsea’s first rodeo—she’s previously rocked covers for local faves like Metro and MEGA. In those features, she opened up about her journey, the ups and downs, and how she’s redefining beauty standards.
But wait, there’s more! Chelsea isn’t just about the glam. She’s been super busy with advocacy work, visiting organizations like Hope for Change to help tackle hunger and health issues in underserved communities. She also attended a festive event for Overseas Filipino Workers at Malacañang, spreading holiday cheer.
Fans and peers, including Kapuso queen Michelle Dee and Vice Ganda, have showered her with love and support. Although there were mixed feelings about her pageant results, her hometown continues to cheer her on. Locals still view her as a winner.
Chelsea Manalo former principal couldn’t help but express a bit of sadness over the results but praised her talent, saying, “You’re still the best, Chelsea!”
Keep shining, Chelsea! We can’t wait to see what you do next!
Cover image credit: Miss Universe Philippines
