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Filipino Times
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Ahtisa Manalo to represent PH in Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand
Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province has been crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and will represent the country in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand this November. She won the national title, beating 65 other candidates in the finals of the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) pageant. Manalo becomes the sixth winner under the Miss Universe Philippines organization, which is headed by Ariella Arida, Miss Universe 2013 third runner-up. She takes over from Chelsea Manalo, who made history last year as the first-ever Miss Universe Asia during the international pageant held in Mexico. This is not Ahtisa Manalo's first time to compete internationally. She previously joined Miss Cosmo, where she landed in the Top 10, and was also first runner-up at Miss International 2018. Manalo, a returning candidate and crowd favorite, also finished second runner-up in last year's MUPH pageant. The Philippines remains known as a beauty pageant powerhouse with four Miss Universe titleholders to date.
Gulf News
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Miss Universe Philippines 2025: Ahtisa Manalo crowned, aims for global title next
Move over, world—Quezon Province just served you a queen. Ahtisa Manalo is officially your Miss Universe Philippines 2025, and she didn't just win—she owned that stage. Beating out 65 fierce contenders at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 2, the seasoned stunner is now set to bring her A-game to the global stage in Thailand this November for the 74th Miss Universe pageant. And guess what? This isn't her first rodeo. Ahtisa's been stacking crowns and receipts for years. She was first runner-up at Miss International 2018, placed second runner-up in last year's MUPH, and landed a Top 10 finish at Miss Cosmo. Basically, she's been quietly collecting trophies like it's a hobby. Oh—and in a wild twist? She's taking over the crown from another Manalo (Chelsea), who just casually made history last year as the first-ever Miss Universe Asia. No pressure, Ahtisa. Here's how the MUPH 2025 leaderboard shook out: Top 6: • Ahtisa Manalo (Quezon Province) – Our reigning queen • Winwyn Marquez (Muntinlupa) – Runner-up royalty • Yllana Aduana (Siniloan, Laguna) – Second runner-up, still slaying • Chelsea Fernandez (Sultan Kudarat) – Miss Cosmo PH • Katrina Llegado (Taguig) – Miss Supranational PH • Gabriella Carballo (Cebu City) – Miss Eco International PH And yes, the rest of the Top 12 and Top 24 brought the heat—but Ahtisa? She lit the whole arena on fire. With four Miss Universe titles already under our belt (hello, Catriona, Pia, Margie, and Gloria!), the Philippines isn't just showing up—we're a pageant powerhouse. And with Ahtisa leading the charge, Thailand better roll out the red carpet and maybe a crown or two.
Filipino Times
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Winwyn Marquez to represent Muntinlupa in Miss Universe PH: ‘Dreams don't have deadlines'
Teresita Ssen 'Winwyn' Marquez is making a much-anticipated return to the pageant stage as she prepares to represent Muntinlupa in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH). In 2017, Marquez made history as the first Filipina to win the Reina Hispanoamericana crown. Now, as the newly crowned MUPH Muntinlupa 2025, she is set to compete for one of the most coveted titles in Philippine pageantry. In an Instagram post, beauty queen-actress opened up about her journey from pageantry to motherhood, reflecting on the milestones that led to this moment. 'It has been 10 years since I first stepped onto a pageant stage, 8 years since I became Miss Filipinas and lived a dream I worked so hard for outside the pageant world. Then I took a step back and embraced the most beautiful role of my life — becoming a mother. I embraced it fully but deep down I still had my what ifs,' she said. Marquez, who welcomed her daughter Luna Teresita Rayn in April 2022, shared that her return to pageantry was an unexpected yet meaningful opportunity. 'Who would've thought that this door would open again? For a mother, for a woman at this stage in life.. But when it did,I felt it. I had to take it because I am more than ready — I am WHOLE,' she continued. For Marquez, joining the pageant is already a victory, but she aims to redefine what it truly means to be a beauty queen. 'I'm here to show you what it truly means to be a Reina. To prove that dreams don't have deadlines, that beauty isn't just what you see, and that strength comes in many forms.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Winwyn Marquez (@teresitassen)
