Ahtisa Manalo
Ahtisa Manalo is a Filipina beauty queen and entrepreneur, widely admired for her youthful beauty, sharp intelligence, and global stage presence. She first rose to prominence after finishing as 1st Runner-Up at Miss International 2018, one of the highest placements the Philippines has achieved in the Japan-based pageant.
In 2024, Ahtisa made history as the inaugural Miss Cosmo Philippines, earning the right to represent the country in the first-ever Miss Cosmo pageant, where she once again showcased the elegance, sweetness, and modern Filipina charm she’s known for.
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Pageant Journey
Miss Cosmo Philippines 2024
- Crowned at the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 competition.
- Represents the Philippines in the inaugural Miss Cosmo International, a new global pageant.
Miss International 2018
- Won Binibining Pilipinas International 2018, representing Quezon Province.
- Finished 1st Runner-Up at Miss International 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.
Known for:
Her doll-like beauty
Calm, classy elegance
Strong communication skills
Highly praised evening gown performance
Her Miss International journey remains one of the most graceful and memorable of the late 2010s.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Ahtisa is not just a beauty queen she’s a young, hands-on entrepreneur.
- Owner of multiple businesses, including cafés and lifestyle ventures in Quezon and Metro Manila.
- Advocates for supporting local tourism, job creation, and women-led businesses.
- Known for her financial independence and business-minded approach even before entering pageantry.
Media & Public Presence
- Frequent guest in pageant events, fashion shows, and charity activities.
- Featured in MEGA, Preview, Metro, and international pageant magazines.
- A favorite in the pageant community for her sweet, approachable, and grounded personality.
Fun Facts
- Degree holder in Accountancy, reflecting her analytical and business strengths.
- Describes herself as an introvert with a soft and gentle aura.
- Loves coffee and often hangs out in her café branches.
- Has one of the most “innocent-yet-glamorous” faces in modern Philippine pageantry.
- Dreams of expanding her businesses nationwide.
Awards & Recognition
- One of the youngest Filipinas to achieve a major international 1st Runner-Up finish.
- Considered a top-tier pageant performer, earning consistent praise for her poise and elegance.
- Recognized locally for her business leadership and dedication to community development.
Legacy
Ahtisa Manalo represents the new generation of beauty queens intelligent, entrepreneurial, and globally ready.
Her journey from Binibining Pilipinas to international stages reflects discipline, emotional maturity, and unwavering class. As she continues her pageant and business ventures, Ahtisa embodies the modern Filipina:
calm, resilient, beautiful, and built for big things.