Ahtisa Manalo

Ahtisa Manalo's journey into pageantry wasn't about fame. At age 10, she began competing to secure scholarships for her education, a decision shaped by a childhood marked by frequent moves and early responsibility. Her parents instilled in her a sense of discipline that has carried her through a career spanning beauty pageants and modeling.

Now 29, Manalo has been active since 2018 and has founded five nationwide brands. Beyond her professional pursuits, she works with Alon Akademie as an advocate for youth empowerment. As a Filipino model from Candelaria, Quezon, she has amassed 1.2 million Instagram followers. Her height of 5'8" and mixed-race heritage (primarily Caucasian) distinguish her in the industry. She is straight and continues to balance entrepreneurship with her pageant career, serving as a breadwinner for her family.