MUPH 2025 Ahtisa Manalo bags crown; falls and rises during evening gown competition

- Ahtisa Manalo, the newly crowned Miss Universe PH 2025, slipped and fell during the evening gown competition, causing a brief moment of tension in the venue

- Despite the mishap, Ahtisa stood up quickly, smiled confidently, and continued her walk with poise and elegance

- The crowd erupted in applause, and social media users praised her grace under pressure, calling her a "true queen."

- Her composed reaction turned the fall into an empowering moment, showcasing her strength, professionalism, and resilience

Beauty queen Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Provinces is the newly-crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025.

She showed poise, courage, and grace under pressure during the evening gown segment of a recent pageant, earning admiration from fans and netizens alike.

In what could have been a defining misstep, Ahtisa experienced a minor fall while walking in her stunning evening gown — but it was her swift and graceful recovery that truly captivated the audience.

Wearing a shimmering, floor-length gown that hugged her figure perfectly, Ahtisa glided across the stage with elegance.

However, a small slip caused her to lose balance and briefly fall to the floor. Gasps filled the venue as the unexpected moment unfolded — but Ahtisa quickly turned the situation around.

With composure and a soft smile, she stood up, held her head high, and continued walking as though nothing had happened.

Her confident stride, paired with her unwavering smile, earned her loud applause and cheers from the audience.

Social media was quick to praise Ahtisa’s professionalism and resilience. Many called her a “true queen” and applauded her for “handling the moment with so much grace.”

Others remarked that it wasn’t the fall that mattered, but how she rose from it — a reflection of inner strength and determination.

Ahtisa Manalo, already known for her intelligence and beauty, reminded everyone that even queens stumble — but what sets them apart is how they rise. Her performance will surely be remembered as a defining moment of perseverance and class on the pageant stage.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh