Chelsea Manalo stuns in bare-faced beach photos: ‘Ay, laban!’

With or without makeup, Chelsea Manalo’s beauty shines through.

The Philippine bet at the upcoming Miss Universe 2024 shared her latest beach photos, where she let her natural hair down and left her face makeup-free.

She donned a nude one-piece swimsuit as she struck her best poses for the camera.

In the comment section, creative director and producer Seven Barretto shared her conversation with Chelsea during their photoshoot.

“Huwag ka nga mag-makeup kung matapang ka!” Seven told Chelsea, to which the beauty queen responded with, “Ay, laban!”

Laban, indeed.

On Monday, Chelsea 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, 22, 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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— Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News