In another stunning display of culture and creativity, the 40 candidates of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas took to the runway in their national costumes, each one showcasing the rich and diverse heritage of the Philippines. These ten, in my opinion, stood out as the best among the designs created by 40 incredibly talented Filipino designers.
Designer: Edwin Uy
Designer: Cary Santiago
Designer: Jun Lee
Designer: Kim Gan
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With the coronation night fast approaching, the girls are also stepping up big time for the big day! So without further ado, let me present to you my third hot pick for this season of Binibining Pilipinas!
(L-R) Yvethe Santiago, Kris Janson, Mary Jean Lastimosa and Pia Wurtzbach
Yvethe is this year’s Miss Consistency. Delivering an enduring power of beauty, grace, and charisma isn’t such an easy task, with 39 other girls vying for the most coveted crown. At this stage of the competition, the Miss Universe Philippines crown is yours to lose, girl.
A two feat Miss International crowning isn’t far behind if Kris will eventually snatch the Binibining Pilipinas International title. She could also easily snatch the Universe crown if she played her cards well. Would it be this one or highest honor? For now, I placed her second.
A frontrunner, an expert, and a stage diva. That’s what we need for an attempt to place well come Miss Supranational 2014. MJ has those qualities, and she’s polished even to grab the most coveted title. For now, though, I have a feeling that Binibining Pilipinas Supranational’s the deserved title for her.
I consider Binibining Pilipinas Tourism the least prestigious, but a title is still a title. This, however, belongs to a girl whom I feel can do wonders in China. Pia Wurtzbach, the lone runner-up from last year, is the best for this title for now.
(L-R: 5. Angelique De Leon, 6. Ednornance Agustin, 7. Bianca Guidotti, 8. Kimverlyn Suiza, 9. Diana Arevalo)
(L-R: 10. Vessica Sambo, 11. Racquel Kabigting, 12. Parul Shah)
(L-R: 13. Laura Lehman, 14. Nichole Manalo, 15. Aiza Faeldonia)
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Who could forget Miss Philippines Charlene Gonzales during the 1994 Miss Universe pageant when she was asked by Bob Goen, “How many islands are in the Philippines?” Gonzales countered, “high-tide or low-tide?” much to the audience appreciation.
Let’s all relive that epic moment in this video
Gonzales subsequently advanced to the Top 6 with Sushmita Sen of India crowned the 1994 Miss Universe.
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Yulia Alipova representing the city of Balakovo became the successor of Elmira Abrazakova as she was crowned the new Miss Russia. Alipova will be representing Russia in both Miss World and Miss Universe this year.
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Both reigning Miss World Megan Young and Miss Universe Gabriela Isler were part of the judging panel and assisted in the crowning of the new Miss Russia.
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This week, I decided to make a complete Top 15 for my hotpicks since I’ve evaluated all of the 40 girls and I’ve laboriously yet gladly watched their web interviews, videos, and pictures over the week, and I’ve got to say that some of the girls really are stepping up their game! This could easily change once I get the chance to see them in person more, but for now, this is what I came up with.
HOT PICK 1: Yvethe Marie Santiago for Miss Universe Philippines
Yvethe has one mission in mind upon entering this competition, and that is to win it all. But her mission is not just to win one of the crowns; it is to win the top plum, which is Miss Universe Philippines. Yvethe could easily do this. She’s got the goods, and the only thing that’s getting in her way at this stage is whether she will be favored by the judges and the organization come finals night or if she chokes during the final question and answer, which seemed to be an all-important factor based on the recent queens wins!
SPOILER: Guidotti, De Leon, Lastimosa
HOT PICK 2: Kris Tiffany Janson for Bb.Pilipinas-International
After making my initial hot picks, I felt that I did something wrong by not considering this Cebuana beauty for one of the crowns. I was so wrong for not considering the pageant that clearly has a predictable prototype, and that is Miss International! They want their winners to either be doll-like or someone who exudes sheer elegance. If they can’t get both, the winner must at least have one. Luckily for Kris, she’s got both going for her.
SPOILER: Wurtzback, Nichole Manalo
HOT PICK 3: Mary Jean Lastimosa for Bb.Pilipinas – Supranational
Last year, the Miss Supranational organization crowned a “miniature” winner with the face of an angel, and that is our very own Mutya Datul. I can’t see any reason why they won’t do the same if we send a beauty of such high caliber. MJ’s last try may just be the lucky break she’s been waiting for. She’s got the face and sheer confidence that make a room go quiet upon entering it. That makes her much more superior than most of the girls.
SPOILER: Faeldonia, Mary Ainjely Manalo
HOT PICK 4: Nichole Manalo for Bb.Pilipinas – Tourism
With China hosting the pageant annually, I figured that we don’t have a very big chance of winning a crown. But that’s not saying that we shouldn’t send a good candidate. Based on their most recent winners, they want them tall and “meztisa,” and I think Nichole Manalo might just fit the bill.
SPOILER: Laura Victoria Lehmann
5. Pia Wurtzbach
6. Bianca Guidotti
7. Angelique De Leon
8. Aiza Faeldonia
9. Ainjely Manalo
10. Ednornance Agustin
11. Parul Shah
12. Diana Arevalo
13. Kimverlyn Suiza
14. Laura Lehmann
15. Racquel Kabigting
Over the week, the 40 lovely Binibining Pilipinas candidates went on to visit some of the pageant’s sponsors this year and they all looked their best as they posed for the camera – to smile, eat, and mingle with everyone under the scrutinizing eyes of the public and the sponsors!
The 40 candidates of the 2014 Bb. Pilipinas Pageant during their visit at the Philippine Daily Inquirer office. During the coronation night, one candidate will be awarded the Philippine Daily Inquirer Reader’s Choice Award.
Bb. Pilipinas Candidates at Dairy Queen in Ali Mall
Bb. Pilipinas Candidates at Taco Bell Gateway Mall
Bb. Pilipinas Candidates at Pizza Hut Gateway Mall
Birthday girl and reigning Miss World Megan Young is currently enjoying her time in Russia as she is about to crown the new Miss Russia on March 1, Saturday during the pageant’s coronation night. Megan will be joined by reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler from Venezuela. Since 2007, the winner of Miss Russia represents her country in both Miss Universe and Miss World.
Megan with Miss Russia 2013 Elmira Abdrazakova
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during a press conference, the reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler, Miss Russia 2013 Elmira Abdrazakova and Miss World 2013 Megan Young
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Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler, Miss Russia 2013 Elmira Abdrazakova and Miss World 2013 Megan Young
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As the first woman from the Philippines to ever win the Miss World title, Megan Young’s name will forever be remembered by every Filipino – “the best pageant fans in the world”
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Today, the reigning Miss World is celebrating her 24th birthday and what better way to celebrate it than re-living her winning moment as the 2013 Miss World! We love you Megan!!!
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Mr World 2013, Francisco Escobar from Colombia
Before the coming Mr World 2014 on June, let’s relive the moment when Colombian model Francisco Escobar was hailed Mister World with our very own Andrew Wolff snatching the runner-up position!
The announcement of the winner! (L-R) Escobar and Wolff (Philippines)
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see the full show via Mr World Org
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This week, the final 40 candidates had their press presentation showing off their bikini bodies and great personalities while sashaying the stage mounted at the Sofitel Hotel Manila. Amongst the 40 hopefuls, these are the 10 girls who really made an impression on me upon seeing their pictures and videos!
(L-R): Binibini #2 Mary Ainjey P. Manalo; Binibini #7 Aiza Faeldonia; Binibini #8 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach; #13 Kris Tiffany M. Janson; Binibini #22 Mary Anne Bianca G. Guidotti
Binibini #24 Ednornance Agustin; Binibini #25 Mary Jean Lastimosa; Binibini #31 Angelique Celine L. De Leon; Binibini #35 Yvethe Marie A. Santiago; Binibini #40 Vessica L. Sambo
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