Chelsea Manalo was chosen by global pageant observer Missosology as one of its hot picks for the Miss Universe 2024 crown, along with frontrunners Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand and Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark.
Manalo landed on the ninth spot of the platform’s final hot picks list, which was released on Saturday, Nov. 16.
“She was a dark horse back at Miss Universe Philippines and it is the same status that she has now at Miss Universe,” it said of the Bulakenya beauty queen.
Article continues after this advertisement“There’s a lot of expectations on her and any partial observer would conclude that she fell short in delivering what was expected from her during the semis,” it noted. “Still, a sash called Philippines carries a lot of weight in the pageant and Chelsea could simply pull off a surprise!”
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“She’s got a commanding stage presence without overdoing her moves. Overall, she did a solid performance during the prelims,” it added.
Article continues after this advertisementTheilvig, who ranked second to Chuangsri, was then regarded by the pageant platform as the top favorite among the audience and judges.
Article continues after this advertisement“She successfully balanced the finesse and sophistication of her beauty with her onstage pizazz and confidence. She’s a blonde bombshell that has more Latina flair rather than Scandinavian composure,” Missosology stated.
Article continues after this advertisementHere is the full list of Missosology’s Miss Universe 2024 final hot picks:
Thailand – Suchata Chuangsri Denmark – Victoria Kjær Theilvig Peru – Tatiana Calmell Venezuela – Ileana Márquez Chile – Emilia Dides Mexico – María Fernanda Beltrán Dominican Republic – Celinee Santos Puerto Rico – Jennifer Colón Philippines – Chelsea Manalo Zimbabwe – Sakhile Dube Paraguay – Naomi Méndez Finland – Matilda Wirtavuori Malaysia – Sandra Lim Russia – Valentina Alekseeva Honduras – Stephanie Cam Nigeria – Chidimma Adetshina Brazil – Luana Cavalcante Ecuador – Mara Topíc India – Rhea Singha Myanmar – Thet San Andersen Colombia- Daniela Toloza Egypt – Logina Salah Canada – Ashley Callingbull Japan – Kaya Chakrabortty Cuba – Marianela Ancheta Slovakia – Petra Sivakova Cambodia – Davin Prasath Botswana – Thanolo Keutlwile Portugal – Andreia Correia United Arab Emirates – Emila DobrevaThe Miss Universe coronation night, where reigning queen Sheynnis Palacios will crown her successor, will be held in Mexico on Nov. 16 (Nov. 17 in the Philippines).
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