Category Archives: Beauty Pageants

Miss Universe Philippines Janine Tugonon’s Transformation!

taken this year during the parade of beauties and after the pageant night

I was not a big fan of 2011 Binibining Pilipinas first runner-up Janine Tugonon’s decision in joining the Binibining Pilipinas this year because I do not think that she was ready. If I’m being honest, I’d say that she’s not in good shape during the national pageant in April and I was a bit frustrated that she won the most important title of the evening. I was rooting for another candidate then and went home disappointed. ‘Lo and behold though, after seven months of rigorous training  – Janine went from being a clapper to a possible winner in this year’s Miss Universe to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 19.

Janine’s beauty reminds me of Miss Universe 1999 first runner-up Miriam Quiambao and her mannerisms are that of Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up Shamcey Supsup which I think will be a lethal combination come next month.

Here are the latest glam shots of Janine showing her new curves and queenly aura! Is Janine destined to be our country’s third Miss Universe or will she be able to achieve the success of Venus and Shamcey placing in the top five from the last two edition of the pageant? All I can do is wish her good luck and offer my prayer that she may bring honor to our country! Mabuhay ka Janine!

glam shots courtesy of bbpilipinas and opmbworldwide

Breaking News: Philippines’ June Macasaet Wins Manhunt International 2012!

Philippine Fashion Week regular and Philippines’ rep to this year Manhunt International 2012 June Macasaet bagged this year’s title and is the first Philippine delegate to win the title! The male beauty pageant was held in  Scala Theatre, Siam Square, Bangkok, Thailand on November 9, 2012 with 55 total entrants.
His runners-up are:
1ST RUNNER- UP = SWEDEN
2ND RUNNER- UP = MACAU
3RD RUNNER- UP = PUERTO RICO
4TH RUNNER- UP = SINGAPORE

Congratulations June!!!! We’re So Proud Of You!!!!

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picture via missosology

The Winner Of Miss International 2012 Is Miss Japan – Ikumi Yoshimatsu

Miss Japan Ikumi Yoshimatsuwas crowned the 52nd Miss International in her home turf at Okinawa, Japan tonight! She bested 68 other delegates from all over the world!

Her runners-up are :1st runner-up: Viivi Suominen 2nd runner-up: Sri Lanka -Madusha Mayadunne 3rd runner-up: Dominican Republic – Melody Mir Jiménez, 4th runner-up: Paraguay- Nicole Huber

The rest of the Top 15 (in order of announcement)
1. Colombia
2. Brazil
6. Namibia
7. Venezuela
8. United Kingdom
10. USA
11. Philippines
13. Mexico
14. India
15. Haiti

The special awards were given to these ladies:

Miss Friendship: Mauritius
Miss Performance: Russia
Miss National Costume: Honduras
Miss Internet: Myanmar
Miss Photogenic: Japan
Miss JOICFP Award: Haiti

Nicole Schmitz For The Fifth Miss International Crown!!!

A few hours from now, our very own Nicole Schmitz will be competing for the finals of the 52nd edition of the Miss International beauty pageant. Nicole will try to win the fifth crown for the Philippines competing with 68 other delegates all over the world. With her strong showing throughout the competition prior to tomorrow’s finals, I have no doubt that Nicole can really do it! Her warm personality, charming beauty and impressive intellect will surely catapult her to success!

We’re very proud of you Nicole! Bring it kababayan!

pictures via bbpilipinas and missinternational website.

Miss Venezuela’s Romina Palmisano is Victoria’s Secret Newest Angel!

 

Hailing from beauty pageant powerhouse Venezuela, Romina Palmisano represented Carabobo and placed in the top 10 during the 2010 Miss Venezuela where she also won the Miss Personality award – this may be a big factor aside from her obvious demigod beauty and out of this world body why she was chosen to be one of Victoria’s Secret newest Angels. She may not have won the crown during the Miss Venezuela 2010 but Romina is destined for greatness as the first Venezuelan beauty queen turned into an “Angel.”

She is currently with Elite Model – Miami Division. Check her board here.

 

 

 

 

Elaine Kay Moll Wins 3rd Runner-up At Miss Supranational 2012!

My heartfelt congratulations to 2012 first runner-up Binibining Pilipinas Elaine Kay Moll for clinching the 3rd Runner-up position at the Miss Supranational 2012! This is the first time the country placed in the four-year history of the pageant. The pageant was held in Warsaw, Poland last September 14 and Ekatarina Buraya from Belarus was declared the winner amongst 53 entrants. Rounding up the rest of the finalists are first runner-up Nanthawan Wannachutha of Thailand, Michaela Dihlova of Czech Republic and Sulay Castillo of Ecuador as 2nd and 4th runner-up respectively.

The Official Photos Of Nicole Schmitz For Miss International 2012!

 

Here are the official photos of Nicole Maturan Schmitz, Philippines rep to this year’s Miss International beauty pageant to be held in Okinawa, Japan on October 21. Schmitz is expected to make waves in Japan as this would be the first time since 2007 that the pageant will be held in a non-Chinese territory where some pageant fans from the Philippines theorized that the political rift between the two countries (PHL and PRC) greatly affected the chances of our previous delegates eg., Krista Kleiner and Melody Gersbach to clinch the crown.

With these initial photo releases, is Nicole destined to bring the fifth Miss International crown for the Philippines? What do you think folks?

 

 

 

 

Elaine Kay Moll For Miss Supranational 2012 – Will She Make It?

Binibining Pilipinas 2012 1st runner-up Elaine Kay Moll is set to compete in Sopot, Poland on September 15 for the fourth annual Miss Supranational beauty pageant where Monicka Lewczuk of the host country will crown her successor. Elaine stands 5 feet and 11 inches and is touted to be a great contender because of her towering height and modelesque look to go against 50 plus other candidates around the world. I’m not really a big fan of Elaine but I think she’s quite capable of surprising us this time in comparison to her lackluster performance during the national pageant where she surprisingly ended the first runner-up. I still wanted to give out my support though, as I believe that she’s got so much potential. “Miss Supra” maybe a minor pageant but this I think, would be a good stepping stone for Elaine to join the Binibining Pilipinas pageant again and try to win a major title!

Bring home the first Miss Supranational crown for the Philippines girl’!

photos courtesy of Binibining Pilipinas

 

 

 

Thank You Queenie Rehman!

 

The 62nd edition of the Miss World beauty pageant concluded last August 18 when Yun Wenxia bagged the second blue crown for China. 116 girls competed for the coveted crown and one of them is our very own Queenierich Rehman who advanced in the semifinals. I was a bit disappointed though when she didn’t make the final top 7 but I’m still very proud of what she have accomplished because she represented the Philippines with pride and honor. It was just upsetting that she didn’t win the Talent Competition when she has the most impressive presentation. I’m not going to say any negative comments about the pageant because I’m tired of reading a lot of it on different websites. I just want to take this opportunity to thank Miss Rehman for repping us like a boss during the pageant. Even if you didn’t win the crown, you made us all proud Queenie and I think that’s more important than winning – gaining the respect and admiration of everyone! Kudos to you girl for bringin’ it on! luv ya!

Miss World Philippines – Queenierich Rehman during the Miss World 2012 Finals. pictures via missosology

 

 

 

 

Is Queenerich Rehman The One?

In less than 24 hours, a new queen will be hailed as the most beautiful woman in the world, as Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela passes on the blue crown to the new Miss World during tomorrow’s pageant night in Ordos, Mongolia. A total of 116 girls will be competing for the crown, marking the biggest turnout in the pageant’s history

After the impressive runner-up finish of Gwendoline Ruais last year, the Miss World-Philippines organization selected Queenerich Rehman to represent our country in Mongolia. Over the past month leading up to tomorrow’s finals, Rehman’s journey has been impressive, and she is predicted to match or even surpass Gwendoline’s title in 2011. Will she be the first Filipina to win the blue crown for the Philippines?

Here’s wishing Queenerich success on her journey to conquer the world! Go get it, girl!

Miss World Philippines Queenerich Rehman During The World Fashion Designer Presentation. She’s wearing a red couture gown from Michael Cinco.