Ahtisa Manalo dazzled with her National Costume inspired by the iconic Filipino character, Dyesebel, for Miss Cosmo 2024. The Filipina beauty queen wore a bright, shiny orange ensemble with a mermaid silhouette created by Ehran Montoya. It is decorated with scale-like details, and completed with elaborate hand- and head-pieces reminiscent of a mermaid’s tail.
As shown in videos shared by the beauty queen, Ahtisa walked gracefully down the runway, with movements similar to swimming in the ocean. According to Ahtisa, the costume pays tribute to both Filipino legends and contemporary pop culture. “It captures the essence of Filipino pop culture, with flowing ocean-inspired fabrics that evoke the beauty and grace of this mythical sea creature.
The design is a celebration of both the rich heritage and the contemporary allure of Philippine comic book legends,” Ahtisa wrote on Facebook. “More than just a symbol of myth and beauty, Dyesebel represents the power of storytelling in shaping our identity and connecting generations,” she added. “Pop culture encapsulates the spirit of our shared heritage, blending tradition with contemporary artistry.
It deserves to be celebrated for its unique ability to unite people, inspire creativity, and keep our cultural legends alive in the modern world.” Before this, Ahtisa stunned in a Visayan goddess look . Ahtisa flew to Vietnam last week to represent the Philippines on the international stage.
While in Vietnam, she and her fellow .