The remaining Binibining Pilipinas 2017 Queens who are about to compete in their respective international pageants were given their official send-off this afternoon at the Monet Ballroom of Novotel Manila-Araneta Center.
Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters is set to compete in Las Vegas on November 26 while Chanel Olive Thomas will be heading on the second of November in Poland. And finally but not definitely not the least, is Katarina Rodriguez who will be traveling to Colombo, Sri Lanka come December 21 in her quest to win the country’s first Miss Intercontinental title.
The said send-off was sort of a welcome party as well for Nelda Ibe who came in 2nd at the Miss Globe in Albania and Elizabeth Clenci who placed 2nd runner-up in Miss Grand International. Only Mariel de Leon is missing amongst the crowned Binibinis this year since she’s currently competing in Japan in the hopes of a back-to-back Miss International win!
Again, Rak-Su killed thei live performance over the weekend with an original while Kevin Davy White stepped up to the plate and won Sunday’s live show.
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But the public has spoken and the Prize Fight winner is…
My Top to Bottom Performers of the Week
1. Kevin Davy White
2. Rak-Su
3. Lloyd Macey
4. Alisah Bonaobra
5. Jack and Joel
6. Sean and Conor Price
7. Matt Linnen
8. Leon Mallett
9. Grace Davies
10. Rai-Elle Williams
11. Holly Tandy
12. The Cutkelvins
13. Tracyleanne Jefford
14.Sam Black
Youtube videos and images courtesy of The X Factor UK
Kevin Davy White singing a Santana song is perfection to the hilt. Seriously, this guy is way ahead of his competitors. He is very likable, has a great image and sings like a proper popstar! If he continue this way, he’s on the right track of winning it all.
Admittedly, this isn’t Matt Linnen’s best performance but it was much better than most of the contestants tonight. And he’s fucking beautiful. Again, he is still my top act to win it all even though Kevin totally outperformed him.
Rai-Elle Williams’ Bailando’s performance is fun to watch and Rai-Elle has so much to offer but I still find her a bit too young and perhaps, her voice not that mature yet. For now, she’s got 2/10 chances of winning this show.
I’ve to agree with Simon on this one. This isn’t Grace as an artist. I know her purpose is to show her versatility as a performer but she’s looks uncomfortable af on that stage. I wished she sang another original. This is her worst performance to date in my opinion.
Holly Tandy’s performance is just cringe-worthy. She butchered the song into oblivion, it’s a good thing she looked so damn pretty while singing it!
This for me is Alisah’s best performance to date because she’s good at belting notes and this showcased her versatility. Unlike Grace, Alisah’s personality suited this transition much better. I still think that she’s got work to do about her diction and pronunciation but homegirl’s determination is there so I’m expecting her to go far in the competition.
Traceyleanne Jefford is one of my favorites this season so I was really sad to see her leave. I thought Rai-Elle should’ve gone home instead but it’s obvious that the public doesn’t really care much for her since she was also at the bottom two last week.
Youtube videos and images are all from the X Factor.
It is Latin Night with Viva Latino as this week’s theme and the prize for the Prize Fight is a recording session with a Grammy Award winning producer as to who it’d be, we’ll probably know tomorrow!
The Groups and the the Boys are battling it out today to remain in the competition and while watching all of their performances, I realized that any of these act could actually win the whole thing!
Let’s start with Jack & Joel who sang Havana by Camila Cabello. I absolutely loved this performance of the duo and thought that this is their best performance to date but I’ve to agree with Simon. They need to do something to really stand out – something that would define what kind of music they would do after the show.
Leon Mallett performed Get Lucky by Daft Funk and I didn’t get why he sang this one in Latin Night. Uhm. As much as I thought that he’s got he weakest voice in the competition, his performance is one of the most enjoyable for me!
Sean and Conor Price sang Cheap Thrills by Sia. I loved this song and I loved these two! They may not be the best singer in the bunch but they are truly likable. They’re slipping on my list as the most likely to win this series but they are still on my top 5, most definitely.
Lloyd Macey performed Hero by Enrique Iglesias and it was just perfection. I didn’t much appreciate his voice before because I find it a bit too controlled but this performances just proved to me that Lloyd is a force in this competition! A big threat to Matt Linnen most definitely!
If there’s anytime that the British public should finally crown a boy group from the show, Rak-Su are the right group for it. They sang another original song called Dimelo and it’s just fucking amazing! I’ve to agree with Nicole when she said that this is a hit single material!
Sam Black did La Bamba and Twist and Shout which I thought was one of the weakest performances of the night. I’m seeing him getting the boot soon if not next week, tbh.
I loved The Cutkelvins who sang Reggaetón Lento (Bailemos) but this is just horrendous in so many levels. The two guys were like the back-up to their lil sis! What’s up with that? It looks like Simon is sabotaging them!
This week’s champion is predictably easy and a well-deserved one for that matter. Rak-Su got the highest votes and will battle it out tomorrow at the Prize Fight!
Eliminated: Leon Mallett – so far, the Brits are getting it right! No Brexit moment for them.
After Karen Ibasco grabbed the Miss Earth title last night, Teresita Ssen Marquez or better known in the Philippines as Winwyn Marquez has won the hearts of the judges and the people of Bolivia by winning the 2017 Reina Hispanoamericana. This is also the Philippines’ first participation in the pageant and also the only Asian country to be invited to participate! What a feat! Congratulations Winwyn!
Make up by the one and only @fannytfserrano : Fanny Serrano “Cinematique Touch” :Lawrence Leuterio : Rosvic Castro
Here’s her winning answer during the Q&A portion of the pageant:
Here’s our very own, Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters looking so fresh on the newly up-profiles of this edition’s contestants via missuniverse.com
Rachel Peters graduated with a degree in business and has since been working in the events industry. She is always up for a new challenge and loves coffee, the beach, surfing and interior design. Rachel found a way to combine all the things she loves by opening a small cafe on the small island of Siargao. She is an advocate for celebrating one’s individuality despite all the noise and pressures of social media. Rachel wants to make the Philippines proud in hopes to become the next Miss Universe. – missuniverse.com
photo from Deliart Association / Mishel Koçiu Facebook page
After a couple of weeks of whirlwind pageant activities in Tirana, Albania – Do Tran Khanh Ngan of Vietnam was adjudged the winner of this year’s edition of Miss Globe amongst 53 delegates from across continents.
Our very own pilot beauty Queen Nelda Ibe bagged the runner-up honors with Siberia’s Elena Latypova finishing 3rd overall. Completing the top 5 are host delegate Alessia Coku of Albania and Cabo Verde’s Simone Heijlihers finishing 4th and 5th respectively.
Reps from Armenia, Canada, Thailand, USA, Italy, Denmark, Hungary, Estonia, Macedonia and Ghana are also part of the semifinalists this year.
This year’s Miss Earth heroines are probably in the top 3 of the strongest girls to ever compete in this pageant. It was so difficult to pinpoint up to this stage who’s actually the number one front runner in the bunch. Most of them are worthy to be proclaimed this year’s Miss Earth and her equally important elemental queens.
But decisions has to be made and I’ve only come up with the 8 beauties whom I think has the best chance of making it this Saturday, November 4 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Top 8-5 8. Vietnam – Le Thi Ha Thu 7. Russia – Lada Akimova 6. Philippines – Karen Ibasco 5. Thailand – Paweensuda Drouin
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Miss Earth-Fire goes to Miss Puerto Rico – Karla Victoria Aponte
Her modelesque bearing and unassuming demeanor are two of the things that endeared her to pageant fans all over the world and she happens to be a very good speaker as well so I won’t be surprised if she actually end up usurping the winner come finals night. For now though, I’m placing her in the fourth spot as Miss Earth – Fire.
Miss Earth Water goes to Miss Colombia – Juliana Franco
Juliana’s statuesque beauty is something that no judges could ignore in this edition. She’s like the Miss Prim and Proper of Miss Earth and her beauty alone could catapult her into the top. And yes, it’s crazy impressive that she’s super smart as well!
Miss Earth Air goes to Miss Venezuela – Ninoska Vasquez
Ninoska is probably my favorite this year because she’s a hardworking contestant. She came here to win and this girl won’t let her chance to grab the crown this Saturday slip away so easily. For now, I am placing this charming Venezuelan as my first runner-up or the Miss Earth Air.
My Miss Earth 2017 is none other than Miss Netherlands – Faith Landman
Her youthful appearance and striking eyes are definitely her biggest pull but when she opens her mouth, it’s evident that she knows what she’s talking about. She’s one of the perennial favorites this year and it wasn’t easy placing her in the top because all of my top 4 are deserving of the title IMHO but after some deliberation,Faith just shot to the top of my list!
Who do you think should win Miss Earth?
photos from the the top 4 respective Instagram accounts with additional art added. No copyright infringement intended.
Miss Filipinas Teresita ‘Winwyn’ Marquez is definitely gaining momentum on her road to winning the first ever Reina Hispanoamericana crown this Saturday, November 4 in Sta. Cruz dela Sierra, Bolivia.
Although lacking Spanish fluency, Winwyn’s charm is still winning judges and sponsors left and right in the on-going pre-pageant activities. She recently won the title of Miss Ipanema and was adjudged 1st runner-up Miss Personality.
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Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters is set to compete in Las Vegas on November 26 while Chanel Olive Thomas will be heading on the second of November in Poland. And finally but not definitely not the least, is Katarina Rodriguez who will be traveling to Colombo, Sri Lanka come December 21 in her quest to win the country’s first Miss Intercontinental title.
The said send-off was sort of a welcome party as well for Nelda Ibe who came in 2nd at the Miss Globe in Albania and Elizabeth Clenci who placed 2nd runner-up in Miss Grand International. Only Mariel de Leon is missing amongst the crowned Binibinis this year since she’s currently competing in Japan in the hopes of a back-to-back Miss International win!
