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Half-Filipina Christina Dela Cruz ecstatic about winning Miss Universe Great Britain on 4th try

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Dyan Castillejo

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1729083034776viber_image_2024-10-16_16-02-50-531.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Miss Universe Great Britain Christina Dela Cruz</div>MANILA  — Christina Dela Cruz Chalk is extremely thrilled to be able to compete as Miss Universe Great Britain at the 73rd Miss Universe, which will be held in Mexico next month. The dream of earning the Miss Universe Great Britain crown on July came after three tries during 2016 (first runner-up), 2019 (top 15) and 2021 (first runner-up).The Filipina-Scottish beauty also competed in Miss Universe Philippines this year where she reached the top 20.<div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/10/15/bahrain-egypt-beauties-train-in-manila-for-miss-universe-1545">• Bahrain, Egypt beauties train in Manila for Miss Universe</a></div>Having spent her childhood in Scotland, Chalk finds it a wonderful experience to spend time in the Philippines for extra training which includes pasarela with Zinco Manzano. “I just felt that this is the best training I’ve ever had in my life. I’ve had the most incredible experience,” Chalk said. “The Philippines is one of the powerhouses. They really look at your body type and how you’re able to move, you confidence levels, and be able to analyze from A to Z how you can progress.”For the 31-year old beauty, a key to becoming a standout in the pageant right from the closed interviews would be to “show them your heart and authenticity.”“Quite often actually authenticity is overused as a word but how else would you describe it? They see 130 girls, they will definitely know an impostor when they see one. So you can truly feel somebody’s aura and what they want to achieve just by being in front of them,” said the queen.The Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model finalist deeply values the opportunity to meet other women and trainers throughout her years of pageantry.“I love the whole experience. I love what everyone’s trying to achieve. I learn so much when I’m with empowered people and that’s what fuels me,” Chalk answered.  <div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/10/16/pauline-amelinckx-says-chelsea-manalo-a-very-unique-beauty-2004">• Pauline Amelinckx says Chelsea Manalo &#x27;a very unique beauty&#x27; </a></div>When asked about how she would feel if she would ultimately win the pageant, Chalk said it would be “so important” for her and Great Britain.“All of the girls from Great Britain are such talents and it would be great for us to be recognized. I know each and every queen before me have put in so much effort to the queens after them,” said Chalk.She will arrive in Mexico on Oct. 29 with the newest Miss Universe getting crowned on Nov. 16, 2024.With a mix of Filipino and foreign supporters within her core team, Chalk is happy to reveal that she will be working with two Filipino designers for Miss Universe 2024.Even though she’s very proud to represent Great Britain there’s still something that would keep making her come back to the Philippines— and that is her favorite comfort food, a warm bowl of Arroz Caldo.

Christina Dela Cruz Chalk is extremely thrilled to be able to compete as Miss Universe Great Britain at the 73rd Miss Universe, which will be held in Mexico next month.

Christina Dela Cruz Chalk is extremely thrilled to be able to compete as Miss Universe Great Britain at the 73rd Miss Universe, which will be held in Mexico next month.