Chelsea Anne Manalo, a 24-year-old Filipino-American from Bulacan, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 on May 22, 2024, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. Born on October 14, 1999, Chelsea’s journey began in Meycauayan City, Bulacan. After her parents' separation in 2000, she was raised by her mother, who later remarried a Filipino man. Chelsea reconnected with her biological father in the U.S., where she completed her education.
Passionate about music and dance, Chelsea’s beauty pageant journey started in high school and includes notable appearances as a professional model since 2013. She was a Bench endorser and made her pageant debut at Miss World Philippines 2017, finishing in the Top 15. The 2024 Miss Universe Philippines pageant saw Chelsea stand out with her remarkable answers on the theme "Love For All," securing her position as the country's representative for the Miss Universe 2024 competition.