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Catriona Gray, Pia Wurtzbach, Chelsea Manalo praise Miss Universe PH Ahtisa Manalo

By Bianca Geli
Published November 22, 2025 5:28 PM PHT

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Catriona Gray, Pia Wurtzbach, and Chelsea Manalo send message of support for Ahtisa Manalo after Miss Universe 2025 pageant

Following Ahtisa Manalo's performance in the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand on Friday, November 21, former Miss Universe titleholders Catriona Gray and Pia Wurtzbach took to social media to share their heartfelt support.

On Instagram Stories, Catriona Gray expressed her pride in Ahtisa, writing: "So proud. We all saw how you left your heart on that stage. Our queen [Ahtisa]."

Pia Wurtzbach also commended Ahtisa for her dedication and inspiring journey. She wrote: "Congratulations Ahtisa!! What an inspirational journey you've had and this is just the beginning. Thank you for carrying the Philippines with so much beauty, heart, and purpose. We are so proud of you. This is just the beginning of big things for you.. keep shining!!"

On her Instagram Stories, Chelsea posted the official Miss Universe art card highlighting Ahtisa's placement. Accompanying the post, she shared a heartfelt note: "Congratulations [Ahtisa] you've made us all so proud!"

Pia Wurtzbach was crowned Miss Universe in 2015, while Catriona Gray followed in 2018. Chelsea Manalo represented the Philippines in Miss Universe 2024, where she placed among the top 30 semifinalists and was honored as the first-ever Continental Queen of Asia.

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