Chelsea Fernandez and Cyrille Payumo are ready to raise the Philippine flag in Miss Cosmo and Miss Charm, respectively, as they arrived in Vietnam to compete in the global tilts.
Fernandez, who is vying for the country’s first Miss Cosmo crown, landed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh Vietnam, wearing a conical hat and a light-blue dress inspired by the country’s traditional Ao Dai, as seen in photos on her Instagram page on Thursday, November 27.
‘Xin chao, Vietnam! I’m beyond excited to begin my journey at the Miss Cosmo international stage. Today’s look is a soft, elegant ao dai-inspired ensemble, a little tribute to the culture that’s welcoming me with open arms. Thank you for the warm welcome, Vietnam!’ she captioned her post. Fernandez was then welcomed into the Miss Cosmo headquarters, with the global tilt posting a clip of her waving the Philippine flag while striking various poses. She was also joined by India’s Vipra Mehta.
‘With synchronized grace and unique expressions, the Cosmo Queens elevate the atmosphere effortlessly. Their presence turns a simple moment into a highlight. Miss Cosmo India, Miss Cosmo Philippines,’ the post read. The Sultan Kudarat-based stunner departed for Vietnam in a colorful ensemble composed of a bright yellow headband, a polka dot Filipiniana top, and a gray skirt with a green overlay.
‘Still overwhelmed with all the love from our fans and media today. Your support means everything as I fly out for Miss Cosmo,’ she said in a separate post. Meanwhile, Payumo, who looked radiant in a skintone Ao Dai-inspired dress, was welcomed by the Miss Charm organization at the Vietnam-based airport. She also thanked the global tilt for its warm welcome.
‘Xin chào, Miss Charm Philippines 2025,’ Miss Charm’s Instagram post read while tagging her account. Payumo also engaged in a fun catwalk challenge with Gernamy’s Luisa Victoria Malz at the airport.
‘Catwalk duel: Miss Charm Germany @luisavictoriamalz and Miss Charm Philippines @payumocyrille delivering runway power!’ Miss Charm’s post read.
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Before leaving for Vietnam, Payumo was elegantly dressed in a dark blue Filipiniana with butterfly sleeves, a white asymmetrical skirt, and high-heeled boots.
‘The love from our Filipino fans and media today truly filled my heart. Thank you for cheering, supporting, and sending me off with so much energy. Your love is coming with me all the way to Vietnam,’ the post read. Fernandez was crowned Miss Cosmo Philippines 2025 in a crowning ceremony after the national tilt, succeeding Ahtisa Manalo. The latter finished at the Top 10 in last year’s pageant. Payumo was bestowed with the Miss Charm Philippines in 2024 although her preparation lasted for months, as the global tilt pushed forward after a yearlong wait.