Cole Micek calls Chelsea Manalo his 'babe'

Did Cole Micek confirm his relationship with Chelsea Manalo? Fans gushed over the sweet birthday message of the athlete-model for the Miss Universe Asia 2024. Cole, who plays for Macau Black Bears, shared a carousel of photos with Chelsea and penned a heartfelt birthday message for the Pinay beauty queen. Cole said, “To the most beautiful woman in the universe. Both inside and out. Happiest birthday baby.” He added, “Cheers to more blessings, adventures & many more trips around the sun! I'm grateful for you every day but especially on your special day. Pretty soon you'll be old like me!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cole Micek (@colemicek) Chelsea reacted to Cole's birthday post with a heart emoji. She also received an outpouring of birthday greetings from fellow celebrities like Tim Yap and Mister International 2025 Kirk Bondad. Source: colemicek (IG) In July 2025, Chelsea explained her relationship with Cole Micek in an interview with GMA News Online. She stated, “We work in different countries so we still make sure we have the time to talk and learn from each other. As what everyone sees on videos of us together in public, that's the pace we are in. Just private but not a secret,” Check out the kilig photos of Chelsea and Cole in the gallery below: