Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo wowed in a striking photoshoot symbolizing her "dark horse" status. Dressed in a cream crocheted gown beside a black horse, Manalo's powerful imagery reflects her journey from underdog to pageant queen. "Labels may say ‘dark horse,’ but my victory will be defined by my authenticity and determination," she declared. Manalo, the first Filipina of African descent to win the crown, is set to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico. Her story is a testament to resilience and self-belief.
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo wowed in a striking photoshoot symbolizing her "dark horse" status. Dressed in a cream crocheted gown beside a black horse, Manalo's powerful imagery reflects her journey from underdog to pageant queen. "Labels may say ‘dark horse,’ but my victory will be defined by my authenticity and determination," she declared. Manalo, the first Filipina of African descent to win the crown, is set to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico. Her story is a testament to resilience and self-belief. 