ANTICIPATION is at an all-time high as the 73rd Miss Universe pageant culminates on Sunday morning (Manila time) at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. This year's edition is historic, with a record-breaking 125 countries and territories competing — surpassing the previous record of 94 entrants set in 2018.

Missosology has released its final hot picks for Miss Universe 2024, and the Philippines’ Chelsea Manalo landed in the ninth spot.

The national costume presentation and the preliminary competition for the beauty pageant's 73rd edition took place in Mexico, Thursday, November 14, 2024 (November 15 in the Philippines). Designed by Manny Halasan,

Philippines' bet Chelsea Manalo is now more determined to win the Miss Universe title after seeing the new “Lumière de l’Infini” (The Light of Infinity) crown.

Top Spanish language publication HOLA! and popular pageant site Missisology both named the Philippines' candidate Chelsea Manalo a "top contestant" to win the next Miss Universe title, placing her side by side with the Latina beauties.