Filipina queens share bonding moments at Miss Universe 2024
Photos from victoriavelasquezvincent/Instagram
At the upcoming Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico, it’s not just one Filipina aiming for the crown—it’s like a Miss Universe Philippines all-star reunion, with Filipinas proudly representing different nations.
The camaraderie and warmth among them shine through in their charming social media interactions, bringing a joyful dose of Filipina energy to pageant fans worldwide.
Here are some fun moments from their streams.
‘Rice is Life’
You’re not really Filipino if you don’t eat every meal with rice—after all, rice is life!
Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo recently shared a relatable moment with her fellow contestant and Filipina representing New Zealand, Victoria Velasquez Vincent. As they enjoyed a meal together, Manalo playfully described how one course arrived with a large serving of fish but, to her dismay, an unexpectedly tiny portion of “kanin” (rice). With a laugh, she illustrated just how small it was using a hand gesture.
@shine_pageantry0 Laro talaga kayong dalawa Victoria velasquez vincent and Chelsea manalo #victoriavelasquezvincent #missuniversenewzealand2024 #VVVforthecrown#shinephillipines#onlyforvictoria#uniVVVerse#73ndmissuniverse #chelseamanalo
Vincent, Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2021, couldn’t help but giggle, chiming in with a lighthearted “maliit na mountain” to describe the mini mound of rice. The two shared a warm, humorous moment that many Filipinos know all too well, sparking laughter and nostalgia for the love of rice.
‘Tagalog Beauty Queens’
In a recent TikTok Live, Manalo shared a fun, all-Filipina moment with Miss Universe Bahrain 2024, Shereen Ahmed, and Vincent. Switching comfortably into Tagalog, the three enjoyed light-hearted banter with their followers.
@_chester123 HUYY ANG CUTE NILA PANOODIN NI QUEEN CHELSEA MANALO, VVV AT MISS UNIVERSE BAHRAIN, ANG ALIW SOBRA NILA SAYANG WALA SI MISS UNIVERSE UK CHRISTINA CHALK👏🇵🇭🇳🇿🇬🇧🇧🇭#fyp #foryou #foryoupage #trend #trending #cjopiaza #chelseamanalo #ahtisamanalo #domcorilla #isabelledelosantos #missgrandinternational #missgrandphilipines #missuniverse #missuniversephilippines #misterglobal #misterglobal2024 #missaurainternational #binibiningpilipinas #misterpilipinas #missinternational #missearth #misscharm #missworld #mgi #mrnawat
At one point, a user sent them a virtual gift featuring a hat and mustache, and Ahmed playfully joked, “Nawawala po pagka-demure ha!”—prompting laughter all around. “Mag-warning naman kayo!” she teased, keeping the mood light and playful.
When another viewer commented on how cute Miss Bahrain sounded speaking Tagalog, Ahmed, quick to respond, laughed and replied, “Cute ba? Derecho naman Tagalog ko diba?”
‘Rampa, Tinay!’
In a now-expired Instagram story, Miss Universe Philippines 2024 semi-finalist turned Miss Universe Great Britain, Christina Dela Cruz Chalk, showed off her powerful “pasarela” as she confidently walked past the camera. Her fellow Filipina queens couldn’t resist adding playful side comments in Tagalog, cheering her on and admiring her stride.
@thphpowerhouse Our 4 Filipina Queens #chelseamanalo #missuniversephilippines #missuniverse #missuniverse2024 #missuniversephilippines2024 #bulacan #philippines #mexico #mannyhalasan #galadelascatrinas #vvv #victoriavelasquezvincent #christinachalk #christinadelacruzchalk #ManaloSaMexico #shereenahmed
At the latest event in Mexico, the four Filipina queens gathered for a photo op. This candid moment captured both the camaraderie and support among the queens, highlighting their bond and shared Filipino pride as they take the international stage.
