It's been eight months ever since Celeste Cortesi won the Miss Universe Philippines crown, and now all the hard work she's poured into those eight months is about to see the payoff as the Miss Universe coronation night is just a week away.
Celeste just recently arrived in New Orleans after undergoing training and spending the Christmas and New Year holidays in Los Angeles, and she's already working hard to make sure that she is turning heads.
During the pageant's registration, Celeste had on a sparkly purple dress , wearing her sash as she stands beside the sashes of the other pageant competitors.
Even with her striking looks, the Miss Universe Philippines organization is not taking any chances, calling on Filipinos to help Celeste “carve her path” to the crown by voting on the Miss Universe app.
Whether Celeste comes home with the newly revealed “Force for Good” crown is yet to be seen, but she is making sure that she's top of mind from her first few days in New Orleans.
CHECK OUT CELESTE'S FIRST FEW DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS IN THE GALLERY BELOW.
Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi arrived in New Orleans wearing this sparkly ensemble made by Perry Tabora.
Celeste also had this all-black Perry Tabora creation with her.
Celeste's Perry Tabora outfit makes her look like a glamorous agent from The Matrix movies.
Pretty in purple is the best way to describe Celeste in this outfit.
Celeste doesn't just stun, she also knows how to charm and be goofy.
Celeste looks positively radiant in this riveting red Filipiniana outfit.
Celeste embodies whimsy in this pink and feathered custom Christine Lam creation.