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“I really wanted to step in this competition wanting to be authentic, wanting to be myself and really share my story to others,” Celeste Cortesi said on Miss Universe's Instagram story.

Celeste Cortesi says she aims to compete in Miss Universe as her authentic self

Published January 11, 2023 09:10 PM By GMA Integrated News

Just a few days before the Miss Universe 2022 coronation night, Celeste Cortesi said she aims to be her authentic self while competing for the crown.

On Miss Universe’s Instagram story Wednesday, the Philippine bet answered the question: “What does it mean for you to be here today?”

Wearing a power suit with a brooch shaped like the country, she answered: “I really wanted to step in this competition wanting to be authentic, wanting to be myself and really share my story to others.”

Celeste added that she’s been having so much fun so far, and that it will always be an honor to represent the Philippines in the 71st edition of the prestigious pageant.

Celeste has been serving incredible looks

on her pageant journey, including one where she exuded royalty while wearing the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 crown.

Miss Universe 2022 will kick off with the preliminary competition and the national costume contest on January 12, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. (Philippines time), respectively.

The coronation, meanwhile, will be held on January 14 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. — Franchesca Viernes/BM, GMA Integrated News

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