Bold claim: Ahtisa Manalo and Nawat Itsaragrisil shared a playful moment on stage that hints at future collaborations—and it sparked a lot of online chatter. Here’s a fresh, reader-friendly rewrite of the key details, expanded for clarity and context.
Ahtisa Manalo and Nawat Itsaragrisil shared a lighthearted exchange after the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, drawing attention from fans and watchers alike. During a recent appearance on the show Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, the King of Talk asked Ahtisa to weigh in on a widely circulated video from the pageant weekend. In the clip, Nawat walked up to the Filipina titleholder on stage. The moment captured a quick back-and-forth, followed by shared laughter and a celebratory high-five.
Ahtisa recalled the interaction warmly. She told Nawat,
"Congratulations—one of the best stages I’ve ever been on, and I’ve been part of some amazing productions—this is all thanks to you." She continued with a wink and added that she extended congratulations and left the door open for possible future collaboration. When he asked about it, she teased,
"Miss Grand?" and she responded playfully, "No, not at this time." The joke underscored the cordial dynamic between the two, with Ahtisa emphasizing her appreciation for the production quality and leadership she observed.
Nawat Itsaragrisil, who owns the Miss Grand International franchise, has been at the center of several controversies tied to the Miss Universe 2025 pageant. Ahtisa acknowledged these tensions by saying that, in her one-on-one experiences with him, he has always appeared kind and very proper, contrasting with the public narratives that sometimes surface about him.
As for Ahtisa’s own path, she previously indicated that she had finished her pageant journey after Miss Universe 2025, signaling a shift toward new endeavors beyond competing on stage.
The Miss Universe 2025 crown ultimately went to Fatima Bosch of Mexico, with Ahtisa Manalo placing as the third runner-up. This result closes a chapter for Ahtisa while leaving room for future opportunities in the broader pageant world, should paths align.
If you’ve got thoughts on whether leaders from competing franchises should actively collaborate, or whether public personalities should keep personal feelings separate from professional interactions, share your perspective in the comments. Do you think moments like this signal genuine goodwill and cross-brand collaboration potential, or do they just fuel fan chatter?
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
