Jonas Gaffud (Facebook)
Jonas Gaffud, creative and events director of Miss Universe Philippines, asked pageant fans to move on after Miss Philippines Celeste Cortesi failed to enter the top 16 of the 71st Miss Universe Competition in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 14 (Jan. 15 in Manila).
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Celeste Cortesi (Facebook)
Miss Universe Philippines Celeste Cortesi is ready to compete in the 71st Miss Universe Pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 14 (Jan. 15, Manila time).
On social media, Celeste shared photos of her send-off party in Los Angeles, California where she stayed for a
Jonas Gaffud (Facebook)
Mention his name and what immediately comes to mind are the numerous international crowns he has produced for the Philippines. Under his tutelage and leadership, Filipinas have won for the country at least one Miss Universe crown, several runner up and semifinal placements
Published April 10, 2021, 2:00 PM
Rabiya Mateo
Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo has arrived in Los Angeles, California in preparation for the 69th Miss Universe beauty pageant which will be held in Florida on May 16.
This as Jonas Gaffud, creative director for Miss Universe Philippines, explained the team’s sudden decision to fly to the US this early.
Jonas Gaffud
On Facebook April 10, Gaffud said: “The sudden decision to leave early was because of restrictions in the country. We wanted to leave on April 20, to isolate for 14 days (self imposed because there are no quarantine rules in Florida I think) prior to checking in at the Miss Universe Hotel venue.”