Ahtisa Manalo Glows in an Ethereal Evening Gown at Miss Universe 2025
The Filipina stunned in Val Taguba as she made it to the Top 5
by Em Enriquez
Published on Nov 21, 2025
Ahtisa Manalo makes the country proud with her podium finish at Miss Universe 2025! Finishing in the top 5 of the pageant, the beauty queen wowed audiences with her looks and wit. During the final evening gown portion, she had the wind on her back as she glided through the stage in an ethereal Val Taguba creation.
Ahtisa Manalo's Evening Gown at Miss Universe 2025
After making it through the preliminary rounds and the final swimsuit presentation, Ahtisa dazzled in a floor-length gown that featured silver embellishments and capes of tulle. With every step, she glistened, appearing like a goddess of the wind making audiences roar with pride. In the accessories department, a bejeweled necklace rested on her decolletage, and a pair of simple pearl earrings accentuated her visage. With her hair slicked back into a pompous bun, she looked every bit like a queen worthy of a crown!
Ahtisa's final look on the Miss Universe stage mirrored the elegance of her preliminary evening gown. Designed by another master of pageant fashion, her Mak Tumang look leaned into an edgier kind of galmour with a black and gold motif and a sexier cut. Both looks definitely showcased the best of Ahtisa's abilities!
A big congratulations on a job well done, Ahtisa!
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