Hot off the press:
Philippines’ representative Sophia Senoron won the inaugural edition of the Miss Multinational pageant held in New Delhi, India.
Sophia with Miss India (L) as Second Runner-up and Miss Germany (R) completing the top 3 as the First Runner-up. There are 10 delegates competing for the title.
via Arnold Vegafria’s Instagram.
Will update this as soon as I get more details!
Congrats Sophia! Mabuhay ka!
Earlier today, the 40 hopefuls of Binibining Pilipinas had their press presentation showing off their bikini bodies and great personalities while sashaying the stage mounted at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center.
Amongst the 40 candidates, these are the 10 ladies who made an impression on me upon seeing their pictures and videos!
(L-R: Vicky Rushton, Catriona Gray, Kaizelle Cajandig, Michele Gumabao, Ena Velasco)
(L-R: Anjame Magbingtang, Shane Tormes, Eva Patalinjug, Samantha Bernardo, Aya Abesamis)
Who are your picks?
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Tagged Anjame Magbingtang, Aya Abesamis, Binibining Pilipinas, Binibining Pilipinas 2018, Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Press Presentation, Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Specials, Catriona Gray, Ena Velasco, Eva Patalinjug, Kaizelle Cajandig, Michele Gumabao, Samantha Bernardo, Shane Tormes, Vicky Rushton
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Here are my Top 3 favorites amongst the 40 lovely candidates!
Muriel Orais
Catriona Gray
Ena Velasco
Who are your favorites?
15 out of 40 Binibinis showcased their dancing, singing and some unique skills yesterday at the Farmer’s Plaza Activity Area for this year’s Binibining Pilipinas Talent Competition. The event was hosted by the uber-enthusiastic reigning Binibining Pilipinas-Supranational Chanel Thomas and the mild mannered Elizabeth Clenci, Miss Grand International 2017 2nd Runner-Up.
The event was jam-packed by pageant enthusiasts and each candidate have their own group of supporters with crowd favorite Catriona Gray getting the loudest cheer!
Here are the ladies videos of the 15 ladies who wowed the audience and the judges present.
photo from Bb. Pilipinas Facebook Page.
Binibini #1 Vickie Rushton looks utterly beautiful playing a keyboard version of Fallin’. (I was unable to video the whole thing but it was very soothing)
Binibini #2 Katherine Ventura sang Marian Carey and Whitney Houston’s When You Believe. It wasn’t perfect but Katherine looks marvelous in her sparkly evening gown!
Binibini #4 Ana Patricia Asturias sang a medley from Sound of Music soundtrack accompanied by his brother on the stage. She dedicated her performance to her Mom.
Binibini #7 Sigrig Grace Flores sang a ukulele cover version of How Far I’ll Go from the movie Moana.
Binibini #8 Shane Quintana Tormes is all decked belting out Aretha Franklin’s Natural Woman!
Binibini #14 Samantha Bernardo wowed the judges with her Folk dance/ rhythmic gymnastic presentation!
Binibini #19 Michele Gumabao did a dog trick presentation but her dogs didn’t cooperate. Good thing Michele and her pets were charming enough!
Binibini #20 Catriona Gray tried to speak Tagalog but it was awkward yet charming. I applaud the effort but I’d rather hear her speak in English than a butchered Tagalog. LOL. And as expected, Miss Gray sang wonderfully. I cannot wait to hear more from her after her pageant stint!
Binibini #23 Ena Velasco channeled her inner-Sarah Geronimo dancing to the tune of the latter’s hit song, Tala.
Here’s a Binibini repeater from the golden edition Henna Kaizelle Cajandig (Binibini 27) performing a a folk dance from Mindanao. (please help me correct this description)
Binibini #28 Angelica Corbe performed a an Arab-inspired dance presentation.
Binibini #30 Sarah Margarette Joson was very impressive with her interpretative dance!
Binibini #32 Eva Patalinjug. I’m not exactly a fan of this presentation but I’m loving the exuberance!
Here’s Binibini #36 and 2016 Miss Earth Philippines Loren Mar Artajos belting out One Moment in Time by Whitney Houston.
Binibini #40 Angelie Aubrey Asuncion sure knows how to close a show! What a fantastic voice!
Okay, These are the ‘talented ones’ this year and if I were to give the award for Bb.Talent – I’d give it to either of these three – Samantha Bernardo, Catriona Gray and Angelie Aubrey Asuncion.
Who do you think should win Bb. Talent?
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Tagged Ana Patricia Asturias, Angelica Corbe, Angelie Aubrey Asuncion, Binibining Pilipinas, Binibining Pilipinas 2018, Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Talent Competition, Catriona Gray, Chanel Olive Thomas, Elizabeth Clenci, Ena Velasco, Eva Patalinjug, Henna Kaizelle Cajandig, Katherine Ventura, Loren Mar Artajos, Michele Gumabao, Samantha Bernardo, Sarah Margarette Joson, Shane Quintana Tormes, Sigrig Grace Flores, Vickie Rushton
Save the date, folks and catch your favorite Binibini as they showcase their talent on February 10, 3PM at Farmers Plaza in Araneta Center, Cubao!
I’ve been going back and forth with my first hot picks and finally decided with this list.
Catriona Gray is easily the most recognizable for pageant fans and pundits all over the world. By joining the biggest national pageant in the land, she’s as good as secured, with one of the national crowns at stake. If the finals were to happen tomorrow, the biggest tragedy would be denying her the Miss Universe Philippines crown. This makes Catriona the one to beat at this point.
Michelle Gumabao isn’t new to the spotlight. Being the celebrity daughter of Denis Roldan and one of the top volleyball players in the country, it is easy for her to play the camera. Her height is one of her advantages, and like Catriona, whose gift for gab is unbeatable, Michelle comes second, adding new admirers as her Binibining Pilipinas journey unfolds. She is my alternate MUP contender.
Vickie Rushton, at this point, is slowly gaining momentum as the prime candidate for the Binibining Pilipinas—International crown. All the girls may be targeting the MUP sash, but if Vickie’s dream is to represent the country in this Japan-based major pageant, then the title is hers to lose at this point.
Sandra Lemonon’s face is flawless. She’s Isabela Manjon Version 2, but way prettier. She’s also very articulate, but I find her styling a bit bland. Nevertheless, she’s one of the strongest girls in the competition. For now, I will be assigning her as my Bb.Pilipinas-Supranational!
Karen Gallman is the strongest repeater this year, and six years after her first attempt for the crown, it is easy to see how she’s grown more confident with the way she carries herself. My only hesitation in putting her higher than my first four is her height. She’s short, and she looks short. But hey, if Olivia Culpo could win Miss Universe with that face, Karen’s nothing to sneer about. She is my Miss Globe Philippines for now.
Muriel Orais wasn’t even on my radar until I saw her web interview a week ago. This girl is oozing with simple elegance. I loved the vulnerability I saw in that video, and she speaks pretty well! She actually reminded me of Stephanie Retuya from Asia’s Next Top Model Season 1. For now, she’s one of my top contenders, and I am delegating her as my Miss Intercontinental, succeeding Katarina Rodriguez.
Who are your top picks for the Binibining Pilipinas crowns?
Katarina Rodriguez is the last of the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 queens to compete internationally and the pressure is on for her to clinch the country’s first Miss Intercontinental title.
As we followed her social media updates, it looks like Katarina is having the time of her life in Egypt socializing with her competitors who are now obviously her friends! Rodriguez, a former Asia’s Next Top Model third placer was touted to be one of the frontrunners for the title and in a few hours, we’ll find out if she’s really destined to win the elusive Miss Intercontinental crown!
from Katarina’s Instagram
The pageant will start tomorrow January 25, 1AM Philippine Time. You can watch via
Miss Intercontinental Official Website http://www.missintercontinental.com/ or Their Official Facebook Miss Intercontinental
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Tagged Katarina Rodriguez, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Intercontinental 2017
There are only three candidates this year who are out to prove themselves worthy of a Binibining Pilipinas crown after failing their first and even second and third try at the nationals. They may not have the hype of MJ Lastimosa (2011, 2012, 2014 – Miss Universe Philippines), Maria Angelica de Leon (2013, 2017 – Bb. Pilipinas International), and Pia Wurtzbach (2013, 2014, 2015 – Miss Universe Philippines, Miss Universe) but they will surely be stepping up their game this time around.
Juliana Kapeundl just landed in the Top 15 last year – her first attempt. I personally predicted her as my first runner-up because truth be told, the girl is too gorgeous in person.
Here’s what I wrote about her last year: Juliana is a living barbie doll in person and I just want her to train more and come back next year because this girl just screams “Miss International!” but not this year though.
This is Jezha Huelar’s third attempt to win a crown after her being 2nd Runner-up in 2016 and a Top 15 finish last year, Jezha is more than ready for her final hurrah in the country’s biggest pageant stage!
What I thought about her return last year: Jezha Huelar’s second runner-up finish last year helped her gain confidence and the training she went through along with the 2016 queens was the result of her fierce return into the compeition. I was never a fan before but she’s slowly growing on me. Those legs are to die for! Not sure how many brownie points she had acquired from Madame Stella over the course of her runner-up reign but for now, I am willing to bet that she’d get one of the crowns – the ‘Globe’ one presumably.
Finally, we have 2012 semifinalist Karen Gallman. IMO, she’s the strongest amongst the three returnees this year. Her face to die for and I’ve a feeling that gaining life experiences overseas will work in her favors although I am a bit worried about her height. Pero sabi nga ng Tita Beks ko, at the end of the day BEAUTY pageant parin ang Binbinin (At the end of the day, Binibini is still a BEAUTY pageant).
Who do you think has the best chances to clinch a crown this time around?
Yesterday’s final screening was a grueling day for the girls hoping to be part of the official Binibining Pilipinas candidates and earlier this morning, the name of the final 40 girls who made it were listed with their respective official numbers.
1. Vickie Marie Rushton
2. Katherine Ventura
3. Rose Murphy
4. Ana Patricia Asturias
5. Muriel Orais
6. Janice De Roman
7. Sigrid Grace Flores
8. Shane Quintana Tormes
9. Agatha Romero
10. Kayesha Chua
11. Aya Abesamis
12. Janette Roanne L. Sturm
13. Istie Cequeña
14. Samantha Bernardo
15. Juliana Kapeundl
16. Annalita Vizcarra
17. Ma Ahtisa Manalo
18. Rosantonette Mendoza
19. Michelle Gumabao
20. Catriona Gray
21. Anjame Magbitang
22. Sophia Baino
23. Ena Velasco
24. Edjelyn Joy Gamboa
25. Jerelleen Rodriguez
26. Wynonah Buot
27. Henna Kaizelle Cajandig
28. Angelica Corbe
29. Samantha Avestruz
30. Sarah Margarette Joson
31. Jehza Huelar
32. Eva Patalinjug
33. Stephanie Joy Abellanida
34. Mary Joy de Castro
35. Sandra Lemonon
36. Loren Mar Artajos
37. Patrizia Garcia
38. Karen Gallman
39. Trixia Marie Maraña
40. Angelie Aubrey Asuncion
Are your favorites on the list?
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Tagged Agatha Romero, Ana Patricia Asturias, Angelica Corbe, Anjame Magbitang, Annalita Vizcarra, Aya Abesamis, Binibining Pilipinas, Binibining Pilipinas 2018, Catriona Gray, Edjelyn Joy Gamboa, Ena Velasco, Eva Patalinjug, Henna Kaizelle Cajandig, Istie Cequeña, Janette Roanne L. Sturm, Janice De Roman, Jehza Huelar, Jerelleen Rodriguez, Juliana Kapeundl, Katherine Ventura, Kayesha Chua, Loren Mar Artajos, Ma Ahtisa Manalo, Mary Joy de Castro, Michelle Gumabao, Muriel Orais, Patrizia Garcia, Rosantonette Mendoza, Rose Murphy, Samantha Avestruz, Samantha Bernardo, Sandra Lemonon, Sarah Margarette Joson, Shane Quintana Tormes, Sigrid Grace Flores, Sophia Baino, Stephanie Joy Abellanida, Vickie Marie Rushton, Wynonah Buot
After Catriona Gray’s successful filing yesterday in the hopes of becoming a Binibining Pilipinas candidate, pageant fans and pundits are waiting in bated breath whether she’d actually make it as an official candidate or all of her preparations will be for naught.
You may recall that Miss World 2013 Megan Young was allegedly denied participation during the 2013 edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant due to her very daring editorial for Rogue Magazine in 2012.
Catriona was featured on the cover of Rogue Magazine during its January-February 2014 Music Issue wearing a backless Roland Mouret dress. I personally don’t see anything wrong with this and the editorial that goes along with it was too high-fashion to even be considered racy. At all.
Just let me post what Rogue Magazine exactly is based on their website. I personally don’t read the magazine so forgive me.
Rogue is an award-winning magazine that covers entertainment, culture, and current affairs for an affluent and important audience in the Philippines. Rogue is synonymous with beautiful women, powerful photography, and intelligent storytelling. Thought-provoking, relevant, and glamorous, Rogue has become a lifestyle filter whose pages reflect the unique pulse of Filipinos, in the Philippines and abroad. Combining cutting-edge style with profiles on the country’s influencers — from art and design to business and politics — Rogue is a purveyor of impeccable taste, elegant covers, and world-class journalism. – Rogue.ph
The crux of the matter is, detractors of Ms. Gray are already clamoring for her disqualification which I thought was really mean-spirited and very unsportmanlike stating it clearly violates the Binibining Pilipinas rules of posing for men’s magazine. SERIOUSLY GUYS, GET A GRIP. Let the girl chase her dreams!
And to Catriona, Ganbatte! ^_^
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Tagged Binibining Pilipinas, Binibining Pilipinas 2018, Catriona Gray, Rogue Magazine
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