Zhyra Mae Telan Cabalza, 20, of Capatan, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines is competing for the right to represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science at Cagayan State University in Tuguegarao.
Cabalza is Queen Glamorosa Capatan 2022. On August 15, 2023, she competed against 20 other Miss Tuguegarao City 2023 candidates at Cagayan Sports Coliseum in Tuguegarao and won the title.
Founded on May 9, 1604, Cagayan became a city on December 18, 1999. It is the capital of Cagayan.
The venue and date of the coronation ceremony of Miss Universe Philippines 2024 have yet to be announced. Including Cabalza, a total of 55 women are vying for the title.
Representing Tuguegarao, Cabalza was officially introduced along with her fellow candidates on February 18, 2024 at the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Miss Universe 2021 top 5 finalist Beatrice Luigi Gomez, 28, and Ralph de Leon, 26, hosted the event.
Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up Shamcey Supsup-Lee, 35, attended the event along with Miss Universe 2012 first runner-up Janine Tugonon, 34, Miss Supranational 2023 first runner-up Pauline Amelinckx, 28, and Miss Universe 2023 top 10 finalist Michelle Dee, 28. Since 2020, Supsup-Lee has been the national director of Miss Universe Philippines.
The same event served as the official coronation ceremony of Miss Supranational Philippines 2024 Alethea Ambrosio, Miss Asia Pacific International Philippines 2024 Blessa Figueroa, Miss Aura Philippines 2024 Isabelle de los Santos, Miss Eco Philippines 2024 Chantal Schmidt, Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2024 Hanna Uyan, Mister Supranational Philippines 2024 Brandon Espiritu, Mister Global Philippines 2024 Daumier Corilla, Mister International Philippines 2024 Justin Ong, Mister Cosmopolitan Philippines 2024 Emerson Gomez, Man of the Year Philippines 2024 Anthony Cunningham and Manhunt Philippines Male Supermodel 2024 Jordan San Juan.
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