Miss Philippines Chelsea Manalo won Best in National Costume in Miss Universe 2024, as announced by the pageant Saturday morning (Manila time).
Miss Universe 2024 held its coronation night two weeks ago, but the winner of the national costume competition was only revealed this morning.
Chelsea, who made the first cut (Top 30) during the Miss Universe 2024 finale, was also named Miss Universe Asia after the show.
It was the first time the pageant named a continental queen.
Her Best in National Costume runners-up were Chile (1st) and Vietnam (2nd).