Chelsea Manalo, the first Afro-Filipina Miss Universe Philippines, shares her journey of overcoming challenges, embracing her unique beauty, and advocating for marginalized communities. She credits her faith, upbringing, and role models for shaping her compassionate spirit.
Two years after her untimely passing, Cheslie Kryst’s posthumous memoir, ‘By the Time You Read This,’ sheds light on the hidden mental health challenges she faced despite her pageant success. The book reveals how hateful online comments and imposter syndrome plagued her, leading to a deep sense of inadequacy.
