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Miss Universe 2014: The Preliminary Competition!

The all-important preliminary competition which will include the swimwear and evening gown segment will transpire on January 21 (22nd in Manila) and whittle down the 88 delegates to  top 15 finalists to battle it out come finals night of the Miss Universe pageant on January 25 Sunday in Doral, Miami. Today will be the one-on-one interview which is the other 50% of the preliminary grades and at this stage, predictions are floating around the net as to who will be making the cut.

Let’s me just share a wee bit of my list here which I grouped into 3 with five delegate each

The Frontrunners

The Frontrunners

[L-R] Philippines, Colombia, Serbia, USA, Venezuela

The Dark Horses

The Dark Horses

[L-R] Australia, Indonesia, Jamaica, India, Guyana

Bubbling Under

Bubbling Under

[L-R] Mexico, Spain, Russia, Brazil, Poland

Do we have the same Top 15 “pre” Preliminary Competition?

The Preliminary competition will be streamed LIVE on MissUniverse.com at 7pm ET, the Preliminary Competition features all 88 contestants in swimwear and evening gown.

Miss Universe Philippines MJ Lastimosa’s GlamShot / Fadil Shot!

Fadil Shot Lastimosa MJ

Wow.

Wow.

Wow.

I’m…

Simon Speechless

Miss Universe Philippines MJ Lastimosa at the Yamamay Swimsuit Fashion Show!

MJ in Swimsuit Yamamay

Here’s Miss Universe Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa sashaying at a pool side in Doral wearing a two-piece bikini by Yamamay.

MJ in Swimsuit Yamamay 3

via Marky Mark

It’s crystal clear in the video that MJ has perfected her pasarela! She’s owning it and she’s totally making waves in Miami!

MJ in Swimsuit Yamamay 2

Yamamay is one of the pageant’s official sponsors of the 2014 Miss Universe Pageant.

Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa: Miss Universe Web Interview

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Here’s Miss Universe Philippines Mary Jean “MJ” Lastimosa’s Official Miss Universe Web Interview!

I loved the way she talks about her family and the importance of education – she’s just so charming and well versed!!!

When ask to describe her fans:

“They are the heartbeat of every representative that’s fighting for Miss Universe. They’re my source of strength right. I’ll claim it, they are the best fans Miss Universe could ever have”

Way to go MJ!!! Claim it!

The Official Candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas 2015!

The Official Candidate Of the 2015 Bb.Pilipinas beauty pageant.

The Official Candidate Of the 2015 Bb.Pilipinas beauty pageant.

Thirty-four hopefuls made the roster of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas edition. With the screening process done only in three days, this maybe the speediest Binibining Pilipinas screening ever!


via missosologycoverage

Official Candidates with their official numbers:
1 SAMANTHA BALBIN
2 JENNY FELIZ GONZALEZ
3 RIA RABAJANTE
4 RENEE SORAYA R. HASSANI
5 CHRISTINE RAMOS BALAGUER
6 TONI ALYESSA HIPOLITO
7 ENRICA RONELE GUIEB
8 KIMVERLYN SUIZA
9 KIMBERLE MAE PENCHON
10 PIA WURTZBACH
11 JANICEL LUBINA
12 KYLIE VERZOSA
13 MAE LIEZEL J. RAMOS
14 PRINCESS JOY V. CAMU
15 PAULA RICH BARTOLOME
16 MARVI ANN RAZEN DE LIMA
17 BRENNA CASSANDRA S. GAMBOA
18 CRISSA MARIE G. MENDIOLA
19 CHRISTI MCGARRY
20 TANYA ANGELINA NICOLE HYDE
21 ALAIZA FLOR MALINAO
22 ANJA VANESSA PETER
23 JUSTINE FELIZARTA
24 ANN LORRAINE COLIS
25 ROGELIE A. CATACUTAN
26 ANABEL CHRISTINE TIA
27 INA DOMINICA GUERRERO
28 HANNAH RUTH LULU SISON
29 NANCY LEE LEONARD
30 PATRICIA EJERCITADO
31 MIA ALLYSON HERNANDEZ HOWELL
32 DANITA JOAN RUAZOL
33 NAMRATA NEESHA L. HURJANI
34 TERESITA SSEN MARQUEZ

Photo credit: Bruce Casanova
via Bb.Pilipinas FB Page

Let the battle begin!!!

Miss Universe 2014: Mary Jean Lastimosa, the Sash and the Wardrobe

The choices in fashion of our beauty queens fielded overseas have always been a touchy subject especially winners sent out by the Binibining Pilipinas organization. At this time of year where our very own Mary Jean Lastimosa is competing in Miami for the 63rd edition of the Miss Universe pageant, her wardrobe (so far) had been scrutinized by pageant fans and pundits alike – so let’s have a rundown of what she has been wearing these past few days since the start of the pre-pageant activities.

So far this red dress has been the biggest hit showcasing MJ's curves and sultry side!

So far this red dress has been the biggest hit showcasing MJ’s curves and sultry side!

This one didn't work so well,IMO but my gawd, that smile!!!

This one didn’t work so well,IMO but my gawd, that smile!!!

Off to the gym. Well, these are gym garbs so why not?

Off to the gym. Well, these are gym garbs so why not?

Strategic they say? I think she loos ravishing here save for the red shoes :)

Strategic they say? I think she loos ravishing here save for the red shoes 🙂

This has been worn by Ariella Arida but MJ made it look even better!

This has been worn by Ariella Arida but MJ made it look even better!

What do you think so far of our delegate and her set of wardrobe? Aye or Nay?

Binibining Pilipinas 2015 Updates: Day 3 of Screening

Pia giving it a third go for a Binibinig Pilipinas crown.

Pia giving it a third go for a Binibinig Pilipinas crown.

Day three of the screening for this year’s Binibining Pilipinas pageant has been an interesting one. Fan favorite Pia Wurtzbach who caused quite a stir last year after going home crownless was spotted along with her fellow Aces & Queens sisters – Wynwyn Marquez (daughter of actors Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno) and model Kylie Verzosa who has been in the pageant fans wish-list to join for a couple of years now.

celeb daughter and GMA 7's Sunday-All Star mainstay Wynwyn Marquez came prepared!

celeb daughter and GMA 7’s Sunday-All Star mainstay Wynwyn Marquez came prepared!

Ria in white. She's chanelling Miriam Quimbao no less!

Ria in white. She’s chanelling Miriam Quimbao no less!

Binibining Pilipinas Gold and Miss World Philippines 2013 contestant Ria Rabajante will also be trying her luck in the pageant for the second time after failing to advance into the semis in 2013.

Here's Kylie Verzosa looking pretty at a shoot.  via themaneidea.tumblr.com

Here’s Kylie Verzosa looking pretty at a shoot.
via themaneidea.tumblr.com

2015 is definitely looking like the battle of the repeaters! I wonder what will happen to the freshies? Who will reign supreme among them? Good luck girls!

Photos with Binibining Pilipinas logo by: Bruce Casanova

Binibining Pilipinas 2015 Updates: Day 2 of Screening

batch 2Day two of the Binibining Pilipinas 2015 screening saw most girls who have already competed in different minor pageants except from Janicel Lubina (Miss World Philippines 2013 1st Runner-up) Christine Balaguer (Miss World Philippines 2014 candidate) and previous Binibining Pilipinas hopefuls – Patricia Ejercitado (2012) and Liezel Ramos from last year’s edition.

Christine Balaguer charming the panel!

Christine Balaguer charming the panel!

The names that I’ve got from pageant site – missosology also includes the following names
Neesha Murjani (Miss Cebu 2013)
Nancy Leonard (MPE 2013 candidate)
Rogelie Catacutan (Miss Casino Filipino 2014)
Elle Hollman (Model of the World Philippines 2013)
Jian Salazar (Miss Mandaluyong 2014 runner-up)
Princess Camu (Daragang Magayon 2013)
Kemberle Mae Penchon (Miss Beauche International 2014)

several girls went to the screening this time

several girls went to the screening this time

Also check and like the official Bb.Pilipinas Facebook Page to get the official news about the on-going process.

Photos via Bb.Pilipinas

Binibining Pilipinas 2015 Updates: Day 1 of Screening

Batch 3Whilst Mary Jean Lastimosa is currently competing in Miami for the 63rd Miss Universe pageant, the Binibining Pilipinas 2015 is on its way into choosing the candidates who will be part of this year’s national edition. Yesterday was the first day of the screening process for the hopefuls this year and most of those who turned out are repeaters from previous batches.

counter-clockwise: Hannah Ruth Sison, Annalie Forbes, Anabel Christine Tia, Kimverlyn Suiza

Hannah Ruth Sison, Annalie Forbes, Anabel Christine Tia, Kimverlyn Suiza

Batch 1

Binibining Pilipinas 2012 First Runner-up and Miss Grand International 2013 Third Runner-up Annalie Forbes

Binibining Pilipinas 2012 First Runner-up and Miss Grand International 2013 Third Runner-up Annalie Forbes

Binibining Pilipinas 2013 candidates and Binibining Pilipinas 2014 2nd Runner-up Hannah Ruth Sison

Binibining Pilipinas 2013 candidates and Binibining Pilipinas 2014 2nd Runner-up Hannah Ruth Sison

The screening process will continue today until the ninth of this month. Now this edition is gearing up to be the battle of the repeaters!

photos via Bb.Pilipinas (Official)

MJ Lastimosa’s Evening Gown Portrait For The 63rd Miss Universe Pageant [2014]

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Here’s Miss Universe Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa donning a sheath beaded red gown “allegedly” designed by Cebu-based designer Kim Gan. Red totally works for MJ here – red, pink, purple and its variations are MJ’s color.

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This is a vast improvement in terms of evening gown worn by our representatives from the past years in this pageant. I sure hope that this is a good sign that we’ll be seeing a Filipino-made Evening Gown come finals night for MJ – or better yet, the whole duration of the Miss Universe pageant.

MJ EG1

images via ompb worldwide

MJ in Red Evening Gown

via missuniverse.org

via missuniverse.org