‘Thank you for giving an amazing performance for the country,’ says the Miss Universe Philippines organization
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino beauty queens took to social media to pen their messages of support for Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi after she bowed out of the 71st Miss Universe pageant early.
Celeste failed to advance to the top 16 of the competition during the coronation night held in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on Saturday, January 14 (Sunday morning, January 15 in Manila) – marking the end of the Philippines’ 12-year streak of entering the pageant’s semifinals round.
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, who served as a backstage commentator during the finals night, quickly consoled Filipino pageant fans after the announcement.
“Guys, you are not alone. The Philippines, Thailand, Mexico, Indonesia – I…
