Category Archives: Beauty Pageants

Triple Send-Off for Rachel, Katarina and Chanel!

The remaining Binibining Pilipinas 2017 Queens who are about to compete in their respective international pageants were given their official send-off this afternoon at the Monet Ballroom of Novotel Manila-Araneta Center.

Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters is set to compete in Las Vegas on November 26 while Chanel Olive Thomas will be heading on the second of November in Poland. And finally but not definitely not the least, is Katarina Rodriguez who will be traveling to Colombo, Sri Lanka come December 21 in her quest to win the country’s first Miss Intercontinental title.

The said send-off was sort of a welcome party as well for Nelda Ibe who came in 2nd at the Miss Globe in Albania and Elizabeth Clenci who placed 2nd runner-up in Miss Grand International. Only Mariel de Leon is missing amongst the crowned Binibinis this year since she’s currently competing in Japan in the hopes of a back-to-back Miss International win!

Best of lucks girls!!! Mabuhay kayong lahat!

photos are from the Binibining Pilipinas Facebook Page.

Miss Filipinas Teresita “WinWyn” Marquez is the Winner of #Reinahispanoamericana2017

After Karen Ibasco grabbed the Miss Earth title last night, Teresita Ssen Marquez or better known in the Philippines as Winwyn Marquez has won the hearts of the judges and the people of Bolivia by winning the 2017 Reina Hispanoamericana. This is also the Philippines’ first participation in the pageant and also the only Asian country to be invited to participate! What a feat! Congratulations Winwyn!

Make up by the one and only @fannytfserrano  : Fanny Serrano “Cinematique Touch” :Lawrence Leuterio : Rosvic Castro

Here’s her winning answer during the Q&A portion of the pageant:

 

Miss Philippines’ Rachel Peters’ Profile on Miss Universe Website!

Here’s our very own, Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters looking so fresh on the newly up-profiles of this edition’s contestants via missuniverse.com

Rachel Peters graduated with a degree in business and has since been working in the events industry. She is always up for a new challenge and loves coffee, the beach, surfing and interior design. Rachel found a way to combine all the things she loves by opening a small cafe on the small island of Siargao. She is an advocate for celebrating one’s individuality despite all the noise and pressures of social media. Rachel wants to make the Philippines proud in hopes to become the next Miss Universe. – missuniverse.com

Vietnam’s Do Tran Khanh Ngan wins Miss Globe 2017 While PH’s bet Nelda Ibe snatched 1st Runner-up!

photo from Deliart Association / Mishel Koçiu Facebook page

After a couple of weeks of whirlwind pageant activities in Tirana, Albania – Do Tran Khanh Ngan of Vietnam was adjudged the winner of this year’s edition of Miss Globe amongst 53 delegates from across continents.

Our very own pilot beauty Queen Nelda Ibe bagged the runner-up honors with Siberia’s Elena Latypova finishing 3rd overall. Completing the top 5 are host delegate Alessia Coku of Albania and Cabo Verde’s Simone Heijlihers finishing 4th and 5th respectively.

Reps from Armenia, Canada, Thailand, USA, Italy, Denmark, Hungary, Estonia, Macedonia and Ghana are also part of the semifinalists this year.

My Final Predictions for Miss Earth 2017! #MissEarth2017

This year’s Miss Earth heroines are probably in the top 3 of the strongest girls to ever compete in this pageant. It was so difficult to pinpoint up to this stage who’s actually the number one front runner in the bunch. Most of them are worthy to be proclaimed this year’s Miss Earth and her equally important elemental queens.

But decisions has to be made and I’ve only come up with the 8 beauties whom I think has the best chance of making it this Saturday, November 4 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Top 8-5
8. Vietnam – Le Thi Ha Thu
7. Russia – Lada Akimova
6. Philippines – Karen Ibasco
5. Thailand – Paweensuda Drouin

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Miss Earth-Fire goes to Miss Puerto Rico – Karla Victoria Aponte

Her modelesque bearing and unassuming demeanor are two of the things that endeared her to pageant fans all over the world and she happens to be a very good speaker as well so I won’t be surprised if she actually end up usurping the winner come finals night. For now though, I’m placing her in the fourth spot as Miss Earth – Fire.

Miss Earth Water goes to Miss Colombia – Juliana Franco

Juliana’s statuesque beauty is something that no judges could ignore in this edition. She’s like the Miss Prim and Proper  of Miss Earth and her beauty alone could catapult her into the top. And yes, it’s crazy impressive that she’s super smart as well!

Miss Earth Air goes to Miss Venezuela – Ninoska Vasquez

Ninoska is probably my favorite this year because she’s a hardworking contestant. She came here to win and this girl won’t let her chance to grab the crown this Saturday slip away so easily. For now, I am placing this charming Venezuelan as my first runner-up or the Miss Earth Air.

My Miss Earth 2017 is none other than Miss Netherlands – Faith Landman

Her youthful appearance and striking eyes are definitely her biggest pull but when she opens her mouth, it’s evident that she knows what she’s talking about. She’s one of the perennial favorites this year and it wasn’t easy placing her in the top because all of my top 4 are deserving of the title IMHO but after some deliberation,Faith just shot to the top of my list!

Who do you think should win Miss Earth?

photos from the the top 4 respective Instagram accounts with additional art added. No copyright infringement intended.

Winwyn Marquez and her Reina Hispanoamericana Quest! #ReinaHispanoamericana2017

Miss Filipinas Teresita ‘Winwyn’ Marquez is definitely gaining momentum on her road to winning the first ever Reina Hispanoamericana crown this Saturday, November 4 in Sta. Cruz dela Sierra, Bolivia.

Although lacking Spanish fluency, Winwyn’s charm is still winning judges and sponsors left and right in the on-going pre-pageant activities. She recently won the title of Miss Ipanema and was adjudged 1st runner-up Miss Personality.

Do you think Winwyn will win the crown on Saturday?

Katarina Rodriguez’ Glam Shot for Miss Intercontinental 2017!

Here’s another glam shot of Miss Philippines – Katarina Rodriguez for the Miss Intercontinental 2017 on December 21 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

photo from Miss Intercontinental Facebook page.

Uwian naba? May nanalo na ba?

Philippines’ Nelda Ibe’s National Costume for Miss Globe 2017!

Here’s another unique national costume donned by one of our Philippine delegates in the international pageant. This time, it’s the pilot beauty queen Nelda Ibe now competing at the 43rd Miss Globe beauty pageant in Albania.

photo from Deliart Association

 

This Sampaguita and Ilang-Ilang inspired costume was the creation of fashion designer Frederick Berches.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba9Pv1nhLb8/?hl=en&tagged=neldaibe

In my opinion, it’s not as spectacular as Karen Ibasco’s Filipiniana costume but I loved that the designer incorporated the fragrant ilang-ilang flower into this piece! It’s quite refreshing to be honest! And kudos to our designers showcasing their talents in the international stage! Bravo!

Pageant Schedule 2017 #TeamPilipinas2017

November is definitely the busiest month of the year for international pageant fans and pundits as this is when the four major pageants in the world namely Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International and Miss Earth will stage their annual competition. Then there’s the bevy of minor pageants that will cap off the year in pageantry.

photo from Qrown Philippines Facebook page.

Mark you calendars now and plan your viewing parties or vacation leave for these events!

Mariel de Leon’s OOTD at the Miss International 2017!

Miss Philippines Mariel de Leon is such a delectable sight in with this beautiful John Herrera gown!

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Classy and Confident!

photos from Mariel de Leon’s Instagram.