At just 20 years old, @celeste_cortesi traveled back home all by herself, with the sole intent of competing in her first pageant. Four years later, a much wiser Celeste made her second orbit, and emerged victorious in #MissUniversePhilippines. Now, she’s en route to New Orleans, with her phasers set to become the fifth Filipina Miss Universe. Read the full cover story in our link in bio. #PreviewLovesCeleste Celeste wears an Iridescent Gem Gown by @justbonita8 and a Golden Sun Headpiece by @ledorebylouiegallego Produced by Em Enriquez (@enrqz) Co-Produced by Katrina Maisie Cabral (@katfromjupiter) and Reg Rodriguez (@heyrocketgirl) Photographed by Alan Segui (@alansegui) Photographer's Assistant: Jeo Jingco (@jeyooo_) Art Direction by Bacs Arcebal (@bacsarcebal) Fashion Direction and Styling by Steph Sison (@sgsison) and Jeymi Reyes (@jeymireyes) Makeup by Mickey See (@mickeysee) Hair by Renz Pangilinan (@renzpangilinan) Nails by The Secret Lounge (@thesecretlounge) Words by Em Enriquez