Chelsea Manalo was declared the winner of the Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2024. This marks a back-to-back win for the Philippines in the category.

The Philippines' representative, Chelsea Manalo, was awarded the Best in National Costume special award at Miss Universe 2024, two weeks after the pageant ended.

Chelsea Manalo won the award this year following Michelle Dee’s triumph last year, showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage and traditions while celebrating Filipino talent and craftsmanship. Aside from Michelle and Chelsea, two more Filipina queens won the award. The Philippines first won the award in 1994.

Miss Philippines Chelsea Manalo won the National Costume Award at Miss Universe 2024. The international pageant announced the news on Saturday, sharing a

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Chelsea Manalo won the National Costume Award at Miss Universe 2024! The international pageant announced the exciting news on Saturday, sharing a video compilation of the award’s Top 3. Chelsea was followed by Chile’s Emilia Dides in 2nd place and Vietnam’s K? Duyên Nguy?n in 3rd place.

CHELSEA Manalo, the Philippines' bet at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, may not have won the country's fifth crown but took home the fan-voting national costume award for the second consecutive year.