Megan Young Answer Your Questions As Miss World Philippines 2013!

Posted on August 21, 2013 | Leave a comment

Here’s Megan Young answering questions from Rappler’s host G. Tongie and peeps from Twitter a couple of days after getting crowned Miss World Philippines 2013!

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And The Winner Of Miss World Philippines 2013 Is…… Megan Young!

Posted on August 18, 2013 | Leave a comment
Megan with 2012 Miss World Philippines Queenie Rehman.

Megan with 2012 Miss World Philippines Queenie Rehman.

photo credits to OMPB

After all the brouhaha, the celebrity and super-goddess Megan Young representing the city of Olongapo was proclaimed the winner of Miss World Philippines 2013 tonight at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort and Casino! Megan beat out 24 other candidates for the right to represent the country in Indonesia next month for the annual beauty with a purpose pageant and the oldest for that matter, the Miss World 2013! Megan may not be successful in joining the Binibining Pilipinas this year but it was written in the stars for her to represent the Philippines in an international pageant arena – hopefully to win the first blue crown for us!

Megan Young MWP13

The top 5 finalists were asked: Why do you want to be Miss World Philippines?

“Miss world Philippines is selfless and to be selfless, you need to have a heart. if I win MWP i would give myself wholeheartedly to be of service. beauty with a heart.” – Megan

Congrats Megan! All along, I knew you were THE ONE.

photo credits to OMPB

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P.S

The runners – up position went to these ladies :

1st Princess – Janicel Lubina

2nd Princess – Zahra Bianca Saldua

3rd Princess – Bianca Paz

4th Princess – Omarie Lin Osuna

and the night’s special awards goes to.: Best in Talent: Samantha Mae Bernardo #7, Best in Fashion Runway: Megan Young #20, Miss Friendship: Zahra Bianca Saldua #5, Miss Sports by FILA: Megan Young #20, Miss Pantene: Zahra Bianca Saldua #5, Miss Novu Hair: Patricia Ejercitado #22, Miss Redux Fat Awards – Bianca Paz #19, Miss ATC Award: Megan Young #20, Miss Olay: Megan Young #20, Miss Remicin: Megan Young #20, Best in Swimwear: Janicel Lubina #10, Miss Bold And Glamorous by Revlon: Megan Young #20, Miss BENCH Body: Megan Young #20, Miss Figlia: Megan Young #20, Miss Photogenic: Janicel Lubina #10, Best in Evening Gown: Bianca Paz #19, Miss Laguna: Megan Young #20

The rest of the Top 13 are:

#17 Jennifer Hammond
#6 Karla Patricia Alas
#12 Angelica Lopez
#13 Paulo Estenso
#7 Samantha Mae Bernardo
#24 Zandra Flores
#11 Mercegrace Raquel
#22 Patricia Ejercitado

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Megan Young Is My Miss World Philippines 2013!

Posted on August 17, 2013 | Leave a comment
Megan Young Miss World Philsphoto via Metro Magazine

It would be the biggest upset of the night if Megan will not get the crown of the Miss World Philippines this coming Sunday. Megan, touted to be the one with the complete package will compete against 24 other candidates for the chance to represent the country this September in the Miss World pageant to be held in Indonesia. Like what I mentioned on my first hot picks, if there’ll be no politics in choosing this year’s winner – hands down, Megan’s in it to win it!

Megan Young MWPphoto via Metro Magazine

The caliber of Miss Young is similar to those candidates hailing from the Latin pageant powerhouse like Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Her communication skills is superb, she has an international appeal that would cater to anyone and her charm and confidence could win any judges’ approval.

My Final Picks to complete the Magic 5! (photos via OPMB)

Bianca2. Bianca Paz – I would give her the second best position because I feel that Bianca has been preparing for this ever since she won the runner-up position to Gwendolyn Ruais last 2011 during the first Miss World Philippines edition. It’s not a very lucky year for her because of Megan competing at the same time. It could’ve been a totally different ball game had she join last year or next year if she’s still eligible to do so.

Patricia 3. Patricia Ejercitado – this pageant veteran and Janine Tugonon’s batchmate during the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 is an adorable belle that won’t also be ignored by the judges. She looks fresh and more confident this time around and I can definitely see her winning one of the runners-up posts! Good luck Pat!

KC4.  Henna Kaizelle Nicole “KC” Cajandig  has proven her rights to be in the pageant. She became a filler in this year’s Binibining Pilipinas Gold edition after initially not making it into the final 50 and because of the disqualification of Maria Theresa Fenger but she bounced back from it, gained the experience from Binibini and is now the new candidate #1. KC is pretty, fresh and very much adorable…the camera loves here so I’m betting that the judges would love her as well come pageant night.

Janicel5. Janicel Lubina – This girl has got the beauty, the body and the X Factor that any beauty pageant would appreciate. It’s just too bad that, IMO she’s still a wee bit young and may not have the wisdom to carry her to the next level. Beauty-wise, she could compete internationally but she would have to hone her communication skills more. This girl is made for Miss Universe so crowning her or even the rumors spreading of Pre-selecting her as this year’s winner would be a big mistake! Let the girl gain some experience from this and have her join the Miss Universe Philippines pageant in a year or two!

Top 5 MWP2013credits to the owner/s of the photos.

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Mutya Datul’s Quest For Miss Supranational 2013!

Posted on August 16, 2013 | Leave a comment
Mutya Datulphotos c/o Raymond Saldana.

This uber-lovely and humble beauty queen from Isabela province is off to Belarus to compete for this year’s Miss Supranational 2013. Mutya is all set and ready to conquer Europe as she’s aiming to win the very first crown for the country in the said pageant. Last year, 2011 Bb. Pilipinas 1st runner up Elaine Kay Moll clinched the 4th position which is the highest placement of the Philippines in the four year history of Miss Supranational.

Mutya, touted as one of the pre-arrival favorites of pageant fans around the world will also be doing a first in Philippine pageantry – she’ll be using an interpreter. This I think is a good move from Binibining Pilipinas Organization because this could really help Mutya whose only Achilles Heel is speaking in English, other than that – the girl has everything set up for her to win the crown! Quoting Janine Tugonon’s answer last year, “It’s not about knowing how to speak a specific language…”

So here’s to Mutya’s journey to the first crown for the Philippines in Miss Supranational 2013 which will be held in Minsk, Belarus on September 6! Git’ it girl!

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2013 Australia’s Next Top Model Cycle 8 Episode 6 Photoshoot – Desert Angels

Posted on August 14, 2013 | Leave a comment

This was the episode where Taylah got disqualified. It was a similarly shocking call-outs as the two frontrunners in the competition (Duckie and Melissa) were at the bottom and could’ve been eliminated! #OMG!

Jade and Madeline got the first call out!

Jade and Madeline got the first call out!

Well, I guess the makeover works in their favor! It’s not my favorite shot at all and I still find them a little boring but hey, judges knows best!

Ashley outshining Melissa?

Ashley outshining Melissa?

This isn’t a good photo at all and Ashley’s rocking this one so hard that yes – she outshone Melissa here!

Shanali and Taylah

Shanali and Taylah

This isn’t good at all. They could’ve kick Shanali out as well.

Dajana And Shannon

Dajana And Shannon

This was a pretty decent shot and I thought Dajana’s working it big time here!

My favorite shot from this episode! Abbie and Duckie!

My favorite shot from this episode! Abbie and Duckie!

I totally love this shot and I thought it’s one of the best this season! Abbie’s growing on me and Duckie is continuously dominating the competition. It was a joke that Duckie’s at the bottom. Cmon’

Photos courtesy of Australia’s Next Top Model FB Page. and RTVGames

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Taylah Roberts – Disqualified from the 2013 Australia’s Next Top Model (Cycle 8)

Posted on August 13, 2013 | 2 comments

Taylah

Seventeen year old Taylah Roberts from Perth, Western Australia was disqualified in tonight’s episode (6th) of Australia’s Next Top Model due to violence ( physically attacking fellow contestant, Ashley Pogmore during a paintball game.) Some viewers called this an act of bullying and are in total agreement with Roberts disqualification who said in an interview in Sydney’s 2Day FM “I think that I deserved it. Everybody makes mistakes and it was unfortunate that mine was on national TV.”

Here's the official statement of the team behind AUNTM regarding the incident

Here’s the official statement of the team behind AUNTM regarding the incident

You may have remember one of the most controversial incidents back in Cycle 4 when Demelza Reveley (the eventual winner) bullied her fellow contestants Alamela Rowan that led to a public backlash especially after Reveley was declared the winner of that cycle. It’s too bad that this has to happen since she’s one of the girls with the most potential! I even mentioned that with her makeover, we’d probably see her in the finale. Too bad! I’m she she’d learn something from this.

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Meet Miss Universe Bolivia 2013 – Alexia Viruez

Posted on August 9, 2013 | Leave a comment
Alexia Viruez, Miss Bolivia 2013

Alexia Viruez, Miss Bolivia 2013

Age: 19
Height: 5’10 1/2″

Alexia was the first runner-up in Reina Hispanoamericana 2012 and she was a favorite to win during the national pageant last year winning the rights to represent Bolivia in Miss Universe this year. This girl’s what a latina beauty is all about! I think she’s ready to rock Russia this November!

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My Miss World Philippines 2013 First Hot Picks!

Posted on August 9, 2013 | Leave a comment

A week from now, the new Miss World Philippines will be crowned and will have the task to win the first blue crown for the country. Twenty-six lovely girls are vying for the crown but only one can win the most coveted title. I was trying to do a Top 10 Hot Picks but I decided to just pick three girls whom I think had the strongest chances of making the top 3. This could very well change in a week’s time so I’d be posting the first one today and my final hot picks a day before the pageant. Here are my Top 3 Hot Picks!

MWP 2013 First HotPicks

Miss World Philippines 2013 – Megan Young (Olongapo City)

Why Megan? The 23-year old celebrity is still the one to beat in this competition. She’s the prettiest out of all the contestants this year and her presentation thus far is flawless. Let no politics be played and we’ll see Megan wearing the Philippine sash in Indonesia this September.

First Princess – Melanie Barret (Pampanga)

Melanie is a fresh face in the Philippines pageant circuit and I love that she’s raw but still ready to battle it out with the more experienced candidates. I love her mestiza look and her pedigree would surely catapult her on top.

2nd Princess – Bianca Paz (Taguig City)

Bianca’s trying it out for the second time after winning second to the first Miss World Philippines and eventual Miss World 2011 first princess Gwendolyn Ruais. She came ready to win the crown but I think she kinda lost her spark. I’m still waiting for her amazing performance on the 18th but for now, I won’t discard her into my top 3.

Who are your Top 3 for the Miss World Philippines this year?

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2013 Australia’s Next Top Model Cycle 8 Makeover – Who’s Got The Best One?

Posted on August 7, 2013 | Leave a comment
Abbie

Abbie

From drab to fab! I love her makeover! She looks amazing! I love how she became a sophisticated diva from a regular model wannabe! I’m starting to like her!

April

April

This pixie do is just perfect for her! Too bad for her though, she didn’t get to stay and use it for future photoshoots.

Ashley

Ashley

I’m not liking this at all. It doesn’t suit her at all. They should’ve given her a bubblegum-pop makeover or an ice-blonde do!

Brooke

Brooke

Brooke, Oh my Brooke! Why were you sent home this early?? 😦 This former Miss World Australia contestant could’ve been this year’s Aussie’s Next Top Model. Alas, the judges hated her 😦 This was an egdy makeover for her and I hope that she’d keep this.

Dajana

Dajana

We all know that Dajana looks like a working model and this makeover sealed her position in the competition. Girl’s gonna stay for another week!

Duckie

Duckie

I find this makeover ultra-edgy for Duckie and I’m hoping that it would recede into a lighter pink eventually. Regardless, Duckie looks phenomenal!

Jade

Jade

I didn’t expect this from Jade! She finally look like a model! Hooray!

Madeline

Madeline

Melissa

Melissa

The judges favorites (ehem, Alex Perry’s fave) and one of my favorites this season doesn’t need a makeover at all. This high fashion goddess maybe short but she’s killing it! Go Melissa!

Shanali

Shanali

Girl’s looking sweet and all but not fierce…hhmm. You gotta step it up this week girl!

Shannon

Shannon

Was there a makeover at all?

Taylah

Taylah

Taylah look every inch of a supermodel here. I don’t know but I’ve this feeling that we’ll see this girl until the end of the competition.

Photos courtesy of Australia’s Next Top Model FB Page

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2013 Australia’s Next Top Model Cycle 8 Episode 5 Photoshoot – Vintage Lingerie in Hyde Park

Posted on August 7, 2013 | Leave a comment
Melissa dominating the competition!

Melissa is dominating the competition!

A second consecutive first call out is no easy feat especially if you’re the shortest model in the house. Melissa with that face can do no wrong in front of the judges! She’s killing everyone in the competition with this very simple yet striking high fashion shot! You go girl, I am sooo rooting for you!

Jade

Jade

I’m still not a fan of this girl but she’s kinda growing on me. I still don’t like this photo, though.

Duckie

Duckie

Duckie’s strongest competition of Melissa at this point of the competition. With her fierce makeover, Duckie could very well take the lead from Melissa next week!

Shanali

Shanali

I like Shanali and I love that she’s stepped it up this week. She’s improving week after week!

Abbie

Abbie

I don’t see anything special about Abbie yet. She’s like Simone from last cycle. *cringe*

Shannon

Shannon

I’ve a feeling about this girl. I think she’s a top 3 material and could even win the competition. Let’s see if she’d be able to surprise us next week.

Madeline

Madeline

Madeline just looks awfully old. I don’t get her.

Dajana

Dajana

Dajana’s playing it safe and it’s working for her. I think she’s gonna wow us the next time. I’m glad she’s safe this week.

Ashley

Ashley

Alex Perry found her annoying and I think she’s really becoming one. She has the best personality in the house but her photos barely survived the cut this week and I think there’s a big chance that she’d be the next one to get the boot!

Taylah

Taylah

Taylah’s becoming oh so boring. I know what she’s trying to achieve in this shot but girl, you’re no MONTANA. NEXT!

April

April

I didn’t expect that April would leave the competition this early. I thought she’s one of the girls with the most potentials. Plus, she was given the best makeover. Too bad, she couldn’t handle a little pressure.

Bye bb Brooke!

Bye bb Brooke!

It’s really sad that Brooke has to go home right away. She’s one of my favorites from the start and I thought her makeover’s amazing. I hope to see more from you girl..seeyah!

Photos courtesy of Australia’s Next Top Model FB Page. and RTVGames

AUNTM Episode 5 Collage

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