Celeste Cortesi’s Darna-inspired national costume for Miss Universe 2022 pageant gains praises

- Celeste Cortesi’s national costume for the Miss Universe 2022 pageant wowed many

- The Philippine bet donned a stunning Darna costume designed by Oliver Tolentino

- She also wore a creative headpiece and some metalwork accessories by Jerome Navarro

- The Filipino-Italian beauty queen was also all smiles while presenting the gorgeous natcos on the pageant’s stage

Philippine bet Celeste Cortesi turned heads and received loud cheers as she presented her national costume for the 71st Miss Universe pageant.

During the pageant’s natcos competition, the beauty queen wore a stunning Darna costume gorgeously designed by renowned Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino.

Celeste also donned a creative headpiece and some metalwork accessories by Jerome Navarro, the Miss Universe Philippines organization shared on social media.

While Celeste was showcasing her pasarela, the voiceover was heard saying, "Darna is the ultimate Filipina superhero and part of this country's pop culture. She transforms from an ordinary woman with the help of a white stone, standing up for those who cannot defend themselves. Have no fear 'cause Darna is here in the Philippines.”

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Meanwhile, the Miss Universe Philippines organization wrote in a post, “Embodying a cultural icon that symbolizes kindness, empathy, and empowerment, Miss Universe Philippines 2022 @celeste_cortesi presents Darna at the 71st Miss Universe National Costume Competition!”

Watch Celeste presenting her Darna-inspired national costume below:

Celeste Cortesi was born on December 15, 1997 to a Filipino mother and an Italian father. The beauty queen from Pasay first made her presence known in the local pageant scene through the Miss Earth Philippines 2018 competition. She became even more well-known after winning the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 pageant. The 25-year-old stunner grew up in Italy and moved to the Philippines to pursue pageantry.

Celeste is also an absolute stunner in the swimsuit competition of Miss Universe 2022 preliminaries. She showcased her “Celestial Walk” on the pageant’s stage while wearing a pink two-piece swimsuit. The country’s bet likewise donned a cape made by children during her outreach in Marawi last year.

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Pagrampa ni Celeste Cortesi sa evening gown portion ng Miss Universe 2022 prelims, hinangaan

Celeste is also a head-turner during the evening gown portion of Miss Universe 2022 preliminaries. The Filipina-Italian beauty queen donned a sparkling couture gown designed by Oliver Tolentino.

Source: KAMI.com.gh