Binibini No 43 Rhea Nakpil
You may already know this girl if you’re a big follower of the now defunct-artista search from GMA 7 – Starstruck. Rhea was from the third batch of the said show. She’s now 23 years old and trying her luck like her fellow Starstruck alumnus – Ailyn Luna and Rich Asuncion.
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Tagged Ailyn Luna, Binibining Pilipinas, Binibining Pilipinas 2013, Rhea Nakpil, Rich Asuncion, Starstruck
Binibini 31 Maria Angelica De Leon
Mariel has showbiz blood running through her veins being the daughter of the award winning Filipino actor Christopher de Leon with wife Sandy Andolong. Would this give her ample advantage from the other girls or will Mariel proved that she could win one of the crowns on her own?
Binibini No 15 Pia Wurtzbach
Pia has been a member of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic since 2001. She’s touted to be a shoo-in for the Binibining Pilipinas-International title but don’t count her out for the MUP race. This mixed beauty from Cagayan de Oro won’t let go of that Miss Universe Philippines crown without a fight.
Pia is under the tutelage of Jonas Gaffud, the “Osmel Sousa” of the Philippines.
Here she is with her camp sisters Miss Universe Philippine delegates and Top 5 Miss Universe finalists Venus Raj – Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up, Janine Tugonon – Miss Universe 2012 1st runner-up and Shamcey Supsup – Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up. Is she the next in line? Follow her official FB page HERE.
Ho! ho! ho! We witnessed yet again another night of glitz and glamour as the 85th Academy Awards came to it’s conclusion last night at the Dolby Theater. The (my) Oscar fever ain’t over yet though as I am naming my top 10 Best Dressed for this year’s ceremony.
10. Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfriend was looking etherially good a custom made Alexander McQueen gown matching it with Roger Vivier shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
9. Sally Field
Sally Field was wearing a red Valentiono ball gown with overdone ruffles along the skirt! I totally loved it!
8. Jennifer Lawrence
Big winner Jennifer Lawrence shines at the red carpet with her voluminous Dior gown which caused her to trip on her way to the stage to receive her Best Actress throphy.
7. Charlize Theron
Like Lawrence, Charlize also wore a white Dior dress which reminds me of the White dress explosion from last year’s ceremony. She still pulled if off though and I’m loving her in this dress!
6. Amy Adams
Amy Adams was wearing a feathery and fluffy Oscar de la Renta gown and she’s looking all so marvelous!
5. Halle Berry
Halle Berry wearing a black and silver striped dress custom-made by Donatella Versace
especially for her. This is just beyond! Halle needs to get rid of that do but she’s just beautiful right?
4. Naomi Watts
Best Actress nominee Naomi Watts was wearing an Armani Prive dress matching it with Neil Lane jewels. She just looked divine and it’s impossible to ignore her!
3. Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart was in a very beautiful Reem Acra gown who walked the red carpet in crutches. The actress apparently had her foot cut on glass two days before the big O. With or without the crutches, Kristen is rocking this look effortlessly!
2. Stacy Kiebler
Stacey Kiebler looked perfect in black and silver gown from Naeem Khan’s enviable 2013 fall collection. This girl sure knows how to walk the red carpet! She’s made it on our list again!
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NUMERO UNO – ULTIMATE BEST DRESSED!
JESSICA CHASTAIN
She may have lost the big prize to Jennifer Lawrence but she clearly out-staged the Best Actress winner at the red carpet. Jessica was looking oh-so-good in a sequined Armani Prive nude gown. This girl’s flawless! She’s definitely my ultimate best dressed!
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Tagged Alexander McQueen, Amanda Seyfried, Amy Adams, Armani Prive, Best Dressed, Charlize Theron, Dior, Donatela Versace, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Stewart, Lorraine Schwartz, Naeem Khan, Naomi Watts, Neil Lane, Oscar de la Renta, Oscars, Reem Acra, Roger Vivier, Sally Field, Stacy Kiebler, Valentino
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There are only three girls battling for the title of Asia’s Next Top Model as they went back to Singapore for the final runway show – the last hurdle for the girls in determining the first Asia’s Next Top Model. Guest judge for this episode is none other than the creator of Top Model herself, former supermodel Tyra Banks! I wonder whom she’s gonna like the most?
The world’s largest aquarium is the setting of the final runway!!!
The runway for the finale is set at the Resort’s World Singapore S.E.A Aquarium which is touted to be the world’s largest aquarium! Whoa!
As for their final challenge, the girls were asked to memorize a script for a Canon commercial. It seemed like too much pressure for the Thai front-runner because she’s been all too quiet with the two girls (Kate and Steph) after last week’s elimination. She mentioned that she’s not at ease in doing commercial stuff. The girl were taken to the CANON headquarters for the commercial. Kate went first but struggled. Jessica was praised by the host who’s at the shoot for delivering better but stated that she was a bit posey. Bottom two queen Stephanie got the nod of Nadya for being so calm in the commercial. Plus points for Stephanie and Jessica ++
As for their final photo shoot, the girls will be doing a shoot for Harper’s Bazaar where they will be heavily featured as part of the winner’s prizes! At the shoot, the girls’ special someone came for a visit – Kate’s brother, Steph’s baby daddy and Jessica’s cute boyfriend! *wink*
Jessica’s breaking down – perhaps feeling too much pressure and feeling that this thing is already within her grasp! Awee. Kenneth from Harper’s Bazaar clearly loved her! They’re wearing a CHANEL dress and Jessica’s nailing every shot! The other two are just mediocre at best so could this mean that Jessica had this in the bag the entire season? 🙂
For the final runway, the girls will be wearing the creations of Singaporean designer Frederick Lee and will walk along America’s Next Top Model Cycle 18, Sophie Sumner and the six of the girls eliminated with Tyra Banks watching the show. Tyra was impressed with the three and talked a lot backstage with them.
Kate’s Harper’s Bazaar Cover Photo
Stephanie’s Harper’s Bazaar Cover Photo
For the final panel – Kenneth of Harper’s Bazaar, the Storm Models’s agent and Tyra Banks will all be helping in choosing the winner. They preview the girls’ commercial and HB shoot. The judges loved Stephanie’s commercial but not as much as her cover photo for the magazine. Kate’s commercial didn’t impressed the judges plus her catwalk did not get Tyra’s approval. As for Jessica, the judges totally adored her walk, her look and her personality so it’s LOUD and CLEAR and she may actually win the whole thing! The only thing that going against her is her age – at 27, the judges feels that’s it’s a bit late for her to start in the industry. She mentioned that being an orphan no one’s there to support her so she started modeling at around 19. Awwee 😦
and the obvious winner folks is JESSICA! No runner-up was announced! Congrats Jessica!
Jessica getting a hug from host Nadya after being declared the first winner of Asia’s
Jessica’s Winning Cover Photo For Harper’s Bazaar
Make Asia proud girl!
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Tagged Asia's Next Top Model, Frederick Lee, Jessica Amornkuldilok, Kate Ma, Stephanie Retuya, Tyra Banks
I was just about to go to sleep when I got a tweet suggesting that Megan Young might have been turned down by the Binibining Pilipinas Organization for their 50th annual beauty pageant. I immediately checked the Missosology pageant site for confirmation. While there’s no official word from Megan herself, the tweets from her handler Jonas Gaffud and a close associate strongly imply that Megan didn’t pass the screening process; in fact, she didn’t even get the opportunity to screen at all.
Megan has been a heavy favorite of many pageant fans since last year, and this year, she was supposedly training very hard for the pageant, but alas, the stars and the whole universe are against her.
Apparently, there was an “emergency screening” that happened yesterday afternoon, and this is one of the results of that sad day.
The organization’s view of these types of things is so outdated! Many aspirants worldwide were allowed to compete in their national pageant (some even posing nude), and Megan’s shot is for a fashion magazine, for jeez sake! It irks me that they are being so uptight about this. When will they stop wasting beautiful modern Filipinas?
I am now hoping that Megan will join the rival pageant of Binibini, The Miss World Philippines, and aim to get the first blue crown for the Philippines! Madame Stella’s loss is Cory Quirino’s gain!
For the record, the report about her disqualification hasn’t been 100% confirmed yet. I’m still hoping for Megan to be allowed to join and give the candidates this year a run for their money and high heels!
A lot of rumors and speculations are spreading around the blogosphere about the young actress “finally” joining the 50th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas. After the first runner-up feat of Janine Tugonon from last year’s Miss Universe, Pinoy netizens and pageant fans alike are already on the lookout for the next representative who could finally win that elusive third Miss Universe crown for the Philippines.
Megan Young, a talent from ABS-CBN, is considered the best representative for the said pageant only if she decides to submit an application first and pass the screening process of the Binibining Pilipinas Organization.
Last year, she was heavily rumored “to join” the national pageant but allegedly backed out up to the last minute for unknown reasons – or maybe this would explain it.
In any case, if ever Miss Young finally decides to join the pageant, I’m pretty sure that she’ll have the utmost advantage of being a celebrity and having legions of pageant fans supporting her, including myself, so best of luck, Megan!
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Tagged Binibining Pilipinas, Binibining Pilipinas 2013, Janine Tugonon, Megan Young, Miss Universe
Episode 7 is entitled Beauty For A Cause. Their challenge was a make-up challenge easily won by Sofia who chooses Kate to go with her at a spa treatment, the challenge prize.
Nadya mail says “Beauty for a cause is never only skin deep. Tomorrow, you will give back and go back to basics.” The photoshoot was a nature photoshoot for World Wildlife Fund (WWF.)
Jessica Amornkuldilok
Stephanie Retuya
Kate Ma
Aastha Pokharel
Sofia Wakabayashi
Helena Chan
Jessica finally got her very first call out while Stephanie yet again clinched the second spot! (do we have our final two in these two ladies.) They were followed by Kate, Aastha and Sofia. Melissa and Helena found themselves at the bottom with Helena melting down and Melissa ultimately bidding her final goodbye!
Melissa Th’ng’s Elimination Shot
Catch the first cycle of Asia’s Next Top Model on Star World, Sunday nights at 8:55pm.
Janine during the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Parade Of Beauties.
I am joining the herds of pageant fans thinking that it should’ve been Janine Tugonon, Miss Universe Philippines 2012 who should be wearing the Miss Universe Diamond Nexus crown today but the decision has been made and Miss USA – Olivia Culpo was declared the brightest star in the Universe. Olivia isn’t on my Top 16 list after the preliminary competition and I only placed her 11th on my prediction which I posted in a popular pageant site missosology. I guess, it wasn’t really the time for the Philippines to win its third Miss Universe crown – not just yet.
Here’s Janine after the 2012 Bb.Pilipinas Coronation Night and yours truly photobombing the queen! Haha (nah – didn’t get the chance to hold her then LOL)
I’ve been vocal about not being the biggest fan of Janine Tugonon ever since she joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 but I already accepted the fact that she’d be the one to carry the Philippine flag so I just prayed that she’ll be able to carry on the achievements of Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup. I was proven wrong several times by this girl with her sheer determination and perseverance to prove her critics wrong and be a great representative of our country.
Today in Manila and last night in Las Vegas, Janine showed the world what a true Filipina is – beautiful, intelligent and sophisticated. I am very proud of what she have accomplished and even if she didn’t win the crown, in my heart and in the hearts of every Filipino – she is the Miss Universe 2012.
Relive Janine’s night and her incredible performance representing the 7,107 islands of the Philippines!
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The preliminary competition concluded last night in Las Vegas and just a few hours ago here in Manila and I’m still reviewing the performances of the 89 contestants to come up with my Top 16! While doing so, here’s our very own Janine Tugonon in her “official evening gown” during the Evening Gown portion of the prelims. What do you think of the gown and how she sashay with it? Love it or hate it?
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