IN PHOTOS: Get to know Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi
Celeste Cortesi from Pasay was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2022 held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday night, April 30.
The Filipina-Italian, who bested over 30 other candidates, will soon represent the Philippines at the 2022 Miss Universe pageant.
Get to know more about Silvia Celeste Cortesi in this gallery:
Filipina-Italian
Celeste Cortesi grew up in Rome, Italy. In an interview, the Filipina-Italian beauty queen shared that she chose to represent the Philippines because she feels herself "as a Filipina, not Italian."
Dream
Celeste Cortesi revealed that it was her dream to become a beauty queen. She shared, "Since I was 16 I dreamed of moments like these and the opportunity to work doing what I love."
Philippines
According to Celeste Cortesi, she has grown so much since she came to the Philippines five years ago. She shared, "I really promised myself that I would only join a pageant if ready to take the responsibility of a crown, and I am now."
In a relationship
Celeste Cortesi is in a relationship with Azkals' Mathew Custodio. In July 2021, the 24-year-old beauty queen greeted her boyfriend on Instagram, "Happy birthday my boo, I love you."
Real Estate license
In her Kumu introduction video, Celeste Cortesi said that she is currently pursuing her real estate license.
Fur parent
Celeste Cortesi is a pet lover. She is a fur parent to her French Bulldog named Dolce and a cat named Chanel.