Chelsea Manalo addresses recent sightings with rumored BF Cole Micek
In a message sent to GMA News Online, the reigning Miss Universe Asia addressed her recent public sightings together with the Filipino-American model and athlete.
'We work in different countries so we still make sure we have the time to talk and learn from each other. As what everyone see on videos of us together in public, that's the pace we are in. Just private but not a secret,' Chelsea simply said.
Chelsea and Cole were both featured in the maiden issue of GLEN, a new digital magazine. The two were present during its launching event.
Last month, they were also together during MEGA Ball 2025, which happened at Marquis Events Place in Taguig City.
Chelsea represented the Philippines in Miss Universe 2024, where she was named Miss Universe Asia and received the Best National Costume award for her religion-themed ensemble called Hiraya.
Meanwhile, aside from modeling, Cole is a basketball player who plays for the Macau Black Bears in The Asian Tournament.
— LA, GMA Integrated News
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