Chelsea Manalo is a stunning dalagang Pilipina in the music video for “La Bulaqueña” by Orange & Lemons. Like the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 , Orange & Lemons also hails from Bulacan. The music video for "La Bulaqueña" was conceptualized and directed by the band's constant collaborators Everywhere We Shoot.
It features the similar stories of the alternative pop band and Chelsea, and how they were connected by Juan Luna's 19th century portrait, "Una Bulaqueña,” in regard to influence and geographic likeness. The said painting by Luna presents a Filipina from an elite countryside background, who is perceived to be from Bulacan. “The symbolic repetition of the painting deepens the narrative and signifies the theme,” said Clem Castro, Orange & Lemons lead vocalist and guitarist, in a press release.
The collaboration was inspired by one of Chelsea’s photo shoots during her Miss Universe Philippines campaign. Chelsea's team used “La Bulaqueña” as the background music for one of her concept photos for the pageant, which depicted the woman in Luna's painting. The posts from Chelsea's team and fans made waves on social media, compelling Orange & Lemons to reconsider shooting the song's music video, with Chelsea serving as "the missing piece of the puzzle.
" "Working with Chelsea was a breeze. She was a natural behind the lens and a jolly individual. A true beauty queen, both inside and out," said Clem.
Orange & Lemons also worked with the National Museum of .