Miss Cosmo PH Chelsea Fernandez makes it to the top 17 of national costume competition
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Miss Cosmo Philippines Chelsea Fernandez's national costume moment follows her eye-catching swimsuit competition performance.
There's less than two weeks left until a new Miss Cosmo is crowned in Vietnam, and Chelsea Fernandez is making sure she continues to be in the running as she ranks among the top performers in the pageant's national costume competition.
In one of the more recent posts on its official Instagram account, The Miss Philippines organization shared the news that Chelsea secured a spot in the top 17 of the Miss Cosmo National Costume Competition. In the caption to the post, the organization said that Chelsea “delivered a remarkable performance in the Sarimanok-inspired creation by ER Stephen Alvarado, showcasing its cultural beauty with grace and impact.”
In a post on her own Instagram account, Chelsea wrote that the costume brought Filipino Muslim heritage to life “through vibrant rainbow plumage, gold accents, and intricate okir patterns.” Chelsea also wrote that the costume showcases “the Philippines' rich artistry with purpose and pride.”
Chelsea's performance in the national costume competition comes after she lit up the runway during the Miss Cosmo swimsuit competition, wearing a red swimsuit and a performance that The Miss Philippines organization described as a “flawless walk, striking figure, and full confidence that had the entire room locked in”. The organization then added a reminder to vote for Chelsea on the Miss Cosmo website to help her secure a spot in the pageant's Top 10.
As of this writing, Chelsea is ranked first in the pageant's People's Choice category, followed by the representatives from El Salvador and Vietnam, respectively.
The Miss Cosmo pageant coronation night is set to happen on December 20, 2025, at the Creative Park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Chelsea isn't the only Filipina beauty queen who recently caught attention for her national costume. Last month, current reigning Miss Universe Philippines Ahtisa Manalo wowed the crowd with her “Festejada” national costume, which featured a skirt made from “65,000 individual petals” and tells the story of the country's “greatest festivals,” from “the giant lanterns of Pampanga, the colors of Pahiyas, and the blooms of Panagbenga.”
Binibining Pilipinas International Myrna Esguerra also caught attention with her white national costume, which was a tribute to both the pearl and the country's national flower, the sampaguita.
