Ahtisa Manalo is one step closer to the Miss Universe crown after securing a spot in the Top 12 during the finals show on Friday, Nov. 21 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Before the finalist announcement, Manalo left viewers in awe, with her curves accentuated in her white two-piece halter swimwear.
Also part of the Top 12 finalists are representatives from Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, China, Thailand, Malta, and Cote d’Ivoire.
When Manalo’s name was called as one of the finalists, a clip of her recalling her pageantry journey flashed in the screen.
The winner who will be announced at the end of the program will inherit the crown from reigning titleholder Victoria Theilvig