Miss Cosmo Philippines 2024 Ahtisa Manalo with Miss Cosmo CEO Tran Viet Bao Hoang. Manalo/Instagram

Philippine representative Ahtisa Manalo had the opportunity to meet young entrepreneur Tran Viet Bao Hoang, the CEO of the Miss Cosmo pageant, during her visit to Vietnam. 

The beauty queen graced the launch of the first-ever Miss Cosmo along with candidates from Vietnam, South Africa, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

On Instagram, Manalo shared photos and a video of her visit to the offices of Miss Cosmo and its subsidiaries, when she met Hoang.

"As an entrepreneur, it's always a pleasure to meet young global leaders and witness the impact they make in their communities," said Manalo, who is known for having food businesses in the Philippines and Australia.

Manalo was chosen to represent the Philippines in the inaugural Miss Cosmo coronation night in October, following her second runner-up finish in Miss Universe Philippines 2024. 

She has gained a following in the pageant scene after her first runner-up finish in Miss International 2018. She belongs to the batch of Binibining Pilipinas queens led by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.

PH bet Ahtisa Manalo arrives in Vietnam for Miss Cosmo pageant launch