Key Takeaways
- Manalo receives a crown valued at around $100,000 or almost P5 million.
- She was also awarded the prestigious Megaworl Sam Rita title, making her an ambassador for top Philippine brands.
- Considering all the prizes and ambassadorship, Chelsea Manalo’s net worth could be around P20-30 million ($400,000 – $600,000).
Chelsea Anne Manalo’s life changed forever when she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024.
The 24-year-old from Bulacan not only secured the prestigious title but also took home an incredible prize package worth millions of pesos.
As the reigning Miss Universe Philippines, Manalo receives a crown valued at around $100,000 or almost P5 million.
But the prizes don’t stop there. She was also awarded the prestigious Megaworl Sam Rita title, making her an ambassador for top Philippine brands like Philippine Airlines, Cream Silk, PLDT Home, and Bingo Plus.
On top of the brand ambassadorship, Manalo can look forward to living like royalty with her own luxurious apartment, personal car with driver, assistant, and stylist – all expenses paid.
She’ll receive the “biggest cash prize in the history of Philippine Pageantry,” according to Miss Universe Philippines organizers, though the exact amount hasn’t been disclosed.
While Manalo’s net worth prior to winning is unknown, it’s safe to say her earnings have skyrocketed into the millions thanks to the Miss Universe Philippines prizes and ambassadorship.
Considering all the prizes and ambassadorship, a reasonable estimate of Chelsea Manalo’s current net worth after becoming Miss Universe Phillippines 2024 could be around P20-30 million ($400,000 – $600,000).
The pageant representatives confirmed the winner package is “fit for a queen.”
Manalo overcame obstacles to reach this pinnacle.
She started modeling at just 14 years old to support her family. She previously placed in the Top 15 as Miss World Philippines 2017.
With hard work and dedication, the first Black Filipina to vie for Miss Universe has transformed her life through her passion for pageantry.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Chelsea Manalo was born to parents Contessa Manalo, a Filipina mother and an American father.
- Her parents are no longer together as they separated in 2000.
- After some years of separation, Chelsea Manalo’s father passed away, and her mother remarried.
