Anika Noni Rose and Chelsea Manalo. Picture: Instagram/@anikaaroundtheworld, @sevenbarretto, @manalochelsea
Anika Noni Rose, the voice actress behind Princess Tiana, was all praises for Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo who dressed up because the Disney character in a latest shoot.
Tiana is Disney’s first African-American princess within the 2009 animated movie “The Princess and the Frog.”
The Tony-winning American actress expressed her admiration for Manalo by her Instagram Tales on Wednesday, Oct. 30 (Tuesday, Oct. 29 in the US).
“Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo channeling her inside Princess Tiana this #TianaTuesday. Salamat (Thanks), stunning,” Rose stated.
Picture: Instagram/@anikaaroundtheworld
Other than Princess Tiana, Rose can also be recognized for her portrayal of Lorrell Robinson, the third Dreamgirl reverse Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson within the 2006 musical movie “Dreamgirls.”
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In the meantime, Manalo’s Princess Tiana was additionally featured within the social media pages of worldwide magazines Rolling Stones and Elle.
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Manalo earlier arrived in Mexico for the culminating actions of the Miss Universe 2024.
Manalo is ready to compete towards over 120 delegates to inherit the crown from Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios. The pageant’s coronation evening can be held on the Enviornment CDMX in Mexico Metropolis on Nov. 16 (Nov. 17 within the Philippines).