Tonight was truly full of excitement for the Philippine pageantry world! All the queens at the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night definitely sparkled, but apart from the evening's title-holder Michelle Dee, there's one other queen who was quite the crowd favorite. We're talking about Pampanga's bet, Angelique Manto, who finished as the 2nd-runner-up. Her name was trending all over social media and, although she didn't win the crown, she definitely stole the hearts of the people.
10 Things You Need to Know About Angelique Manto:
1. Angelique Manto is a Leo.
Her birthday is on August 13, 1996.
2. She was a UST Courtside reporter.
And she was definitely one of the most memorable ones. She clearly has a fiery spirit and has the ability to move an audience with her captivating speeches. So it comes as no surprise that she was able to steal the hearts of the audience at the Miss Universe Philippines stage.
3. She’s a true beauty queen.
This isn’t her first rodeo. Angelique Manto has been participating in beauty pageants since her school days. She won the crowns for both Mutya Ning Lubao and Mutya Ning Kapampangan back in 2014.
4. She’s an advocate for mental health.
As someone who has dealt with her own challenges with mental health, Angelique has made it her advocacy to promote mental health awareness and de-stigmatize issues related to mental health. She has been working closely with MentalHealthPH, an NGO which aims to provide support to those suffering from mental health issues.
5. She has a beautiful voice.
Angelique is not only blessed with good looks, she's also a talented singer. She did a cover of Billie Eilish's 'Bury a Friend' which you can find on her Youtube channel along with her other song covers.
6. She studied AB Communication Arts at the University of Santo Tomas.
Angelique graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Communication Arts. No wonder she has such an impressive ability to articulate her thoughts and ideas during the interview segment of the competition.
7. She's dating David Guison.
ICYDK, Angelique's boyfriend is fashion blogger and influencer David Guison. He also happens to be her number one fan, cheering Angelique on all throughout her journey to the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 stage and posting adorable videos of her showing just how proud he is of all her accomplishments.
8. She's a fashion influencer.
Prior to joining MUPH, she's already a social media star in her own right. She has over 168K followers on her Instagram which mainly features fashion and beauty content. So if you're looking for some style inspo, make sure to give her a follow!
9. She won several special awards.
She might not have won the title of Miss Universe Philippines, but she did get 2nd runner-up and won several special awards, namely: Miss Jewelmer, Miss Cavaso, Miss Okada, and Miss Avon. She also won the Runway Challenge and rightfully so!
10. She was a Preview Best Dressed honoree in 2023.
She’s not only a beauty queen, she’s also a style icon. As a testament to her style, she rightly earned a spot in Preview’s Best Dressed List in 2023.
Can't get enough of Angelique Manto? Watch her Designer Favorites video for Preview below!
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