Chelsea Manalo, Peru’s Tati Calmell show strong bond ahead of Miss Universe 2024: ‘PERUPPINES’

Philippine bet Chelsea Manalo and Peru’s Tati Calmell have developed a great bond in Mexico ahead of the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.

On Instagram, Chelsea and Tati shared a joint post where they flexed a hand heart pose while wearing their respective sashes.

“#PERUPPINES in the house,” Tati said in the caption.

“My lovely sister, Chelsea, getting to experience this journey together is such a blessing!” she added. “Love your pure heart. Ates for life!”

In the comment section, Chelsea described Tati as her “best ate” in the competition.

Chelsea recently reached more than 300,000 followers on Instagram.

“Feeling the love and support from every one of you!” she said.

Earlier, Chelsea posed beside Miss Universe chief executive officer Anne Jakrajutatip and her fellow candidates in Mexico.

Filipino-American Chelsea, 25, won the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 crown in May.

She is vying for the country’s fifth Miss Universe crown on the coronation night on November 16 (November 17, Philippine time). The Preliminary and National Costume competitions are set for November 14.

Best of luck, Chelsea!

 

 

 

 

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