Miss Universe Philippines Crowns Chelsea Manalo As First Black Queen

Chelsea Manalo etched her name into history on May 22 when she became the first Black woman crowned Miss Universe Philippines.



Representing the Bulacan province, north of Manila, the Filipino American reigned victorious over 52 contestants. CNN reported that Manalo’s groundbreaking win sparks a larger conversation about broadening beauty standards in the Philippines after years of conforming to Western ideals.




Regal, graceful, and glowing. Miss Universe Philippines 2024 CHELSEA MANALO is simply radiant as the Philippines' newest Queen.
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