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Pia Wurtzbach, Beatrice Gomez and more queens pen words of support for Celeste Cortesi
Several Miss Universe Philippines queens penned words of support for Celeste Cortesi after she bowed out of the 71st Miss Universe pageant on Sunday.
On Twitter, Pia Wurtzbach said she is proud of Celeste for representing the Philippines.
“We know you gave it your all, Celeste. We are very proud of you,” Pia, who reigned as Miss Universe 2015, wrote on Twitter Sunday.
We know you gave it your all, Celeste. We are very proud of you ????????????
— Pia Wurtzbach | yourhighness.eth (@PiaWurtzbach) January 15, 2023
Meanwhile, Beatrice Luigi Gomez posted photos of herself with Celeste, including the latter’s crowning moment as Miss Universe Philippines 2022.
“We are so proud of you!” she said in an Instagram Story. “You worked so hard and represented us well.”
“We love you queen," added Bea, who made it to the competition's Top 5 last year.
On Instagram Stories Monday morning, Catriona Gray reposted a photo of Celeste during the long gown preliminaries and thanked the beauty queen for representing the Philippines.
“Thank you for doing your best for the Philippines,” the Miss Universe 2018 wrote. “You handled the pressure of carrying our flag so well! We’re so proud, mabuhay ka.”
Meanwhile, Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa posted an illustrated photo of Celeste in her national costume and said "nothing but thank you to you!"
"Mabuhay ka Celeste," she added tagging Miss Universe Philippines 2022.
"A hero once said: You’re going to make a difference. A lot of times it won’t be huge, it won’t be visible even. But it will matter just the same. Love you, Chele. Keep going!" She added.
Miss Universe Philippines’ national director Shamcey Supsup also penned a lengthy appreciation post on Instagram for Celeste.
“You fought bravely to raise the Filipino flag on that stage and what truly matters is that you gave it your all and made your country proud,” the Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up wrote.
Shamcey then acknowledged the new era of Miss Universe, which is now heavily based on “breaking stereotypes and embracing diversity.”
“Apart from the glitz and glamour, we are again reminded of the true essence of this platform,” she said.
“Our work continues to be a venue for women to find a purpose larger than themselves and to use their collective voices to create an unstoppable force for GOOD,” she added.
Celeste ended her Miss Universe journey after failing to advance to the Top 16 during the grand coronation night held at Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The 71st Miss Universe was the first competition under the management of its new owner, Anne Jakrajutatip, who delivered an impactful speech on Sunday to usher in a new era for the prestigious pageant.
"From now on, it's gonna be run by women, owned by transwomen, for all women around the world to celebrate the power of feminism, diverse cultures, social inclusion, gender equality, creativity, a force for good, and the beauty of humanity," Jakrajutatip said.
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel was crowned Miss Universe 2022, followed by Venezuela's Amanda Dudamel as first runner-up and the Dominican Republic's Andreina Martínez Founier as second runner-up. — Hermes Joy Tunac/BM/LA, GMA Integrated News
