LOOK: Chelsea Manalo flaunts natural beauty in bare-faced beach photoshoot
In a world that often emphasizes unattainable beauty standards, Chelsea Manalo advocates for a different kind—one that is rooted in authenticity.
This was displayed by the Philippines' representative for Miss Universe 2024 as she went bare-faced in her beach photoshoot with photographer Seven Barretto.
"A Daily Reminder: The Authenticity we bring to each moment. Shine your light," she wrote in the caption.
"Feeling refreshed and ready to explore a gem in Mexico! Any guesses?" she added.
In the photos, Chelsea wore a nude one-piece swimsuit while flaunting her voluminous curly hair.
Her skin, often seen in its natural, makeup-free state, shined before the beach backdrop. This is complemented by her soft, expressive, and warm smile, which lit up her face and eyes.
Meanwhile, in the comment section, Seven shared his interaction with the beauty queen for the photoshoot.
"Huwag ka nga mag-makeup kung matapang ka!" Seven said, to which he recalled Chelsea replied with, "Ay laban!"
This is not the first time the Bulacan-based beauty caught social media users' attention with her looks.
In October, she brought the character of Princess Tiana from Disney's The Princess and the Frog to life when she wore an elegant chartreuse gown by Carl Arcusa, styled by Paris Roxas.
She also ushered in the month of November in Mexico by dressing up in a Día de Muertos-inspired look during the Gala de las Catrinas event for Miss Universe 2024.
Manalo was crowned Miss Universe Philippines in May, making history as the first Filipina of African descent to win the crown.
The Miss Universe coronation night will be held on Nov. 17 (PH Time) in Arena CDMX, Mexico. Manalo is aiming to take home the fifth crown for the country after Catriona Gray (2018), Pia Wurtzbach (2015), Margie Moran (1973), and Gloria Diaz (1969).
