Celeste Cortesi, full name: Silvia Celeste Rabimbi Cortesi, is of Italian-Filipino descent. Celeste was born in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on 15th December 2022. Her father is Italian while her mother Maria Luisa Rabimbi is from Philippines and is of Filipino, Spanish and Chinese descent. Celeste fluently speaks Italian, Filipino and English. The stunning Filipina beauty was raised in Parma, Italy. Ever since her arrival in New Orleans, Celeste has shown how strong she is as a delegate as well as a strong opinionated woman wishing to make a change.
Celeste Cortesi embarked on a transformational journey of self-discovery that led to more than just discovering her roots, it gained her the love of an entire nation and a purpose beyond herself. Cortesi works with Save the Children Philippines focused especially on curbing hunger and the malnutrition crisis. The organization provides resources to the most vulnerable children to ensure they grow up healthy. It is a cause that is close to her heart, as it reminds her of her mother’s struggles in raising her and her siblings. She also supports MindNation, a mental health and well-being organization, that provides talks, training, and therapy to those that need it.