The Beauty Pageants Thread - II

[Lara_D]

Remembering Lara Dutta, Miss Universe 2000
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[Lara_D]

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[JENSIE_G]

I just learned a while ago that host city of Cartagena is within the Department of Atlantico... :ahh:

La lang... :D

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS :whatthe:

It's final!!! Panama boycotts Miss World 2002!

Yoselyn Sanchez, who was crowned Señorita Panama Mundo 2002 last September 5, will not compete in Nigeria in December.
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The final decision was handed over yesterday.

[JENSIE_G]

Miss South Africa 1993 Palesa Jacqueline Mofokeng... :D

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I still can't believe this woman beat our very own Ruffa Gutierrez for the 1st Princess position at least back in Miss World 1993! :whatthe: :ayaw:

[MingTsai]

VERNS BUCKLEY is SUPERMODEL PHILS. winner

http://www.mabuhaybeauties.com/coverpic56a.jpg
from mabuhay beauties

[JENSIE_G]

A rare pic... :D

Could anyone shed light on the year these delegates competed? :bonkself:
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[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 1998 MEMORIES :)

Official Jantzen swimsuit shot and headshot of Miss Angola Emilia Guardano... :D
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Is she the best Angolan delegate ever to Miss Universe? :wondering:

:whatthe: Gwabe! Kamukha niya si ASHANTI!!!!

[Lara_D]

1998

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
A rare pic... :D

Could anyone shed light on the year these delegates competed? :bonkself:

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Thanks! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS WORLD 2002

22-year old Lynsey Bennett will represent Canada in Miss World 2002 set for December 7th in Nigeria.

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[JENSIE_G]

Miss World Hungary 1999 Erika Dankai was originally set to compete in Miss Universe 2000 in Cyprus... :depressed:

Sayang... She could have put on a good show sana... howell... :rolleyes:
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[Lara_D]

For the most beautiful Miss Angola so far was Karinne Manita, Miss Angola 2000. In some angles, she looked like G. Toengi.

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[Lara_D]

The 2nd strongest Miss Germany next to Natasha Borger. Miss Germany 2000, Sabrina Schepmann
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[cathybee]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Miss South Africa 1993 Palesa Jacqueline Mofokeng... :D
I still can't believe this woman beat our very own Ruffa Gutierrez for the 1st Princess position at least back in Miss World 1993! :whatthe: :ayaw:


Haaayyy...sour graping rin me pero so true so true...:bow:

Pretty naman si Ms. Belgium kaso di ko akalain ganun lang sya kaliit...halos kaheight ko lang! Kaya naman palang nahirapang magshine sa MU...

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: I agree with your comment on Sabrinna Schepmann! That year, she was also the reigning Miss Intercontinental 2000. She was 18 years old and stands 5'11"... Sayang nga siya... :depressed:

cathybee: kainis noh! Sour grapers tayo! Pero it's true naman eh. :mad: height is a big, big factor in Miss U... haaay... *sigh*

[JENSIE_G]

UNCONFIRMED :no:

An unconfirmed post has it that a certain Ferrudja Nat-yeraten of Kabylie was crowned Miss Algerie 2003 last Thursday at the Hotel El-Riadh in Algiers.

If this is indeed true, she will compete in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year in Panama City, Panama.

Let us wait for official confirmation. :up:

[Lara_D]

Señorita Colombia Pics
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[JENSIE_G]

Latest shot of... :D

Isis Marie Casalduc Gonzales
Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2002
Miss Universe Photogenic Award winner

http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/021029/isis.jpg

[power(bubbles)]

The last Belgian to make it to the Miss World Finals was Lorrence Borremans who competed in 1996 in Bangalore and not Ilse de Meulemeester

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
shnicky: Well yeah maganda batch ng Miss World delegates this year... Too bad the pageant has to be tainted with the Amina Lawal scandal... Sana Julia Morley sticked to Sun City na lang as the venue at wala pang gulo... Howell... *sigh*

I would be much of a shame if yoyr brought the pageant out of Nigeria for that reason. Remember that Nigeria is one nation but with very different beliefs. As what was said before, the people in the government in the north hardly listens to the people in the south. The Nigerian government is using this pageant similar to other nations trying to host the Olympics or the World Cup so that they'll be put in the center stage and that is what Nigeria is simply doing right now. As from teh very word of this person coutrtesy of cnn.com "Having the pageant in Nigeria can put a lot of focus on the Nigerian government and its laws. The more controversy this whole thing creates the better! It would be a shame if the pageant moves to 'safer grounds' and a 'more acceptable' area. Rayan de Zeeuw". I think in this issue we should stick to one. You cannot be the gray area on issues of importance. You must take a side. And by sticking to Nigeria as the pageant venue it will put them more on the limelight thus having to think twice on what action the Religious Fundamentalist on the north must take.

Peace

[power(bubbles)]

Here are the list of Miss World Winners and Finalist.

1951: Kerstin “Kiki” Haakonson—Sweden
2. Laura Ellison-Davies—United Kingdom
3. Doreen Dawne—United Kingdom


1952: May Louise Flodin—Sweden
2. Sylvia Muller—Switzerland
3. Vera Marks—Germany
4. Eeva Hellas—Finland


1953: Denise Perrier—France
2. Alexandra Ladikou—Greece
3. Marina Papaelia—Egypt
4. Manel Illangakoon—Ceylon
5. Elizabeth Chovinsky—Monaco


1954: Antigone Constanda—Egypt
2. Karin Hultman—United States
3. Efi Mela—Greece
4. Claudine Bleuse—France
5. Franke Walther—Germany
6. Grete Hoffenblad—Denmark


1955: Carmen Susana Duijm Zubillaga—Venezuela
2. Margaret Haywood—United States
3. Julia Coumondourou—Greece
4. Gilda Marín—Cuba
5. Anita Oestrabolm—Sweden
6. Gisele Thierry—France


1956: Petra Susanna Schürmann—Germany
2. Betty Cherry—United States
3. Rina Weiss—Israel
4. Midoriko Tokura—Japan
5. Anne Raye Nielsen—Denmark
6. Eva Brann—Sweden


1957: Marita Lindahl—Finland
2. Lilian Madsen—Denmark
3. Adele Kruger—South Africa
4. Jacqueline Tapia—Tunisia
5. Mueko Yorifugi—Japan
6. Claudette Ines Navarro—France
7. Sara Elimor—Israel


1958: Penelope Anne Coelen—South Africa
2. Claudine Auger—France
3. Vinne Ingemann—Denmark
4. Gun Harriette Margareta Wagstrom—Sweden
5. Lucienne Struve—Netherlands
6. Eileen Sheridan—United Kingdom
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Sonia Maria Campos—Brazil
Marilyn Anne Keddie—Canada
Dagmar Herner—Germany
Elisabetta Velinsky—Italy
Aase Qjelvik—Norway
Nancy Anne Corcoran—United States


1959: Corinne Rottschafer—Netherlands
2. Maria Rossel—Peru
3. Ziva Shormrat—Israel
4. Anne Thelwell—United Kingdom
5. Kirsten Olsen—Denmark
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Yolanda Scuffi—Argentina
Helga Meter—Germany
Yariathi Kiavit—Greece
Sheila Chong—Jamaica
Vivien Lentin—Rhodesia
Moya Meaker—South Africa


1960: Norma Gladys Cappagli—Argentina
2. Gila Golan—Israel
3. Denise Muir—South Africa
4. Ingrun Helgard Moeckel—Germany
5. Judith Achter—United States
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Maria Edilene Torreao—Brazil
Irene Ruth Kane—Ireland
Layla Rigazzi—Italy
Young-hee Lee—Korea
Hilda Fairclough—United Kingdom
QUARTER-FINALISTS (include):
Danica d'Hondt—Canada


1961: Rosemarie Frankland—United Kingdom
2. Grace Lee—Republic of China (Taiwan)
3. Carmen Cervera—Spain
4. Michele Wargnier—France
5. Inge Jorgensen—Denmark
FINALISTS:
6. Jo Ann Odum—United States
7. Leone Mary Main—New Zealand
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Susana Pardal—Argentina
Hella Wolfsgrubej—Austria
Ritva Waechter—Finland
Romy Marz—Germany
Olive White—Ireland
Chie Murakamai—Japan
Yvonne Hulley—South Africa
Gulay Sezer—Turkey


1962: Catharina Johanna Lodders—Netherlands
2. Kaarina Leskinen—Finland
3. Monique Lamaire—France
4. Yvonne Maryann Ficker—South Africa
5. Teruko Ikeda—Japan
FINALISTS:
Christine Delit—Belgium
Rikke Stisager—Denmark
Amadee Chabot—United States
SEMI-FINALISTS:
María Amalia Ramírez—Argentina
Ferial Karim—India
Ilana Porat—Israel
Chris Leon—Jamaica
Jackie White—United Kingdom
Maria Noel Genouese—Uruguay
Betzabeth Franco Blanco—Venezuela


1963: Carole Joan Crawford—Jamaica
2. Elaine Miscall—New Zealand
3. Marja-Liisa Stahlberg—Finland
4. Aino Korva—Denmark
5. Grete Qviberg—Sweden
FINALISTS:
6. Huguette Fabris—France
7. Diane Westbury—United Kingdom
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Vera Lucia Ferreira Maia—Brazil
Jennifer Fonseka—Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Maria Eugenia Cucalon Venegas—Colombia
Keum Shil Choi—Korea
Ethel Norman—Liberia
Catherine Loh—Malaysia
Michele Bettina Metrinko—USA


1964: Ann Sidney—United Kingdom
2. Ana Maria Soria—Argentina
3. Linda Lin—Republic of China (Taiwan)
4. Maria Isabel de Avelar Elias—Brazil
5. Lynda Cruikshank—New Zealand
FINALISTS:
6. Erica Cooke—Jamaica
7. Mirka Sartori—Italy
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Yvonne Mortensen—Denmark
Jacqueline Giraud—France
Juliane Hern—Germany
Mary Kouyoumitzaui—Greece
Norma Dorothy Davis—Liberia
Helen Joseph—Montserrat
Jeanne Marie Quinn—United States
Mercedes Hernández Nieves—Venezuela


1965: Lesley Langley—United Kingdom
2. Dianna Lynn Batts—United States
3. Gladys Waller—Ireland
4. Ingrid Kopetzky—Austria
5. Marie Tapare—Tahiti
FINALISTS:
6. Carol Ann Tidey—Canada
7. Lesley Bunting—Rhodesia
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Marta Escalante Fernández—Costa Rica
Yvonne Ekman—Denmark
Faija Marja Salminen—Finland
Christine Sibellin—France
Karin Schuiz—Germany
Yuko Oguchi—Japan
Eui Hee Rhee—Korea
Gay Lorraine Phelps—New Zealand
Britt Marie Lindblad—Sweden


1966: Reita Faria—India
2. Nikica Marinovic—Yugoslavia
3. Efi Fontini Plumbi—Greece
4. Marlucci Manvailler Rocha—Brazil
5. Gigliola Carbonara—Italy
FINALISTS:
6. Birgit Andersen—Norway
7. Denise Blair—United States
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Graciela Guardone—Argentina
Diane Coulter—Canada
Jeanette Dotel—Dominican Republic
Michelle Boule—France
Jutta Lanske—Germany
Umblita Van Sluytman—Guyana
Johanna Carter—South Africa
Jennifer Love—United Kingdom


1967: Madeline Hartog Bel Houghton—Peru
2. María Sabaliauskas—Argentina
3. Shakira Baksh—Guyana
4. Dalia Regev—Israel
5. Jennifer Lewis—United Kingdom
FINALISTS:
6. Alzbeta Strukulova—Czechoslovakia
7. Ruth Kocher—Germany
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Donna Marie Barker—Canada
Margarita Téllez—Chile
Carole Noé—France
Araba Vroon—Ghana
Tamara Barone—Italy
Disa Duivenstein—South Africa
Eva Englander—Sweden
Pamela Pall—United States


1968: Penelope Plummer—Australia
2. Kathleen Winstanley—United Kingdom
3. Mirey Zamir—Israel
4. Beatriz Sierra González—Colombia
5. Arene Cecilia Amabuyok—Philippines
FINALISTS:
6. Adrienne Harris—Guyana
7. Margine Davidson Morales—Nicaragua
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Vivian Roldan—Argentina
Brigette Kruger—Austria
Nelly Gallerne—France
Margot Schmalriedt—Germany
June MacMahon—Ireland
Guinella Friden—Sweden
Pinnarut Tananchai—Thailand
Ivona Puhlera—Yugoslavia


1969: Eva Rueber Staier—Austria
2. Gail Renshaw—United States
3. Christa Margraf—Germany
4. Pamela Lord—Guyana
5. Marcia Piazza—Venezuela
FINALISTS:
6. Linda Collet—South Africa
7. Kjersti Jortum—Norway
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Marcela Britnarova—Czechoslovakia
Paiva Llona Raita—Finland
Suzanne Angly—France
Tehila Sela—Israel
Marilyn Taylor—Jamaica
Mary Brincat—Malta
Carole Robinson—New Zealand
Sheena Drumond—United Kingdom


1970: Jennifer Josephine Hosten—Grenada
2. Pearl Jansen—Africa South *
3. Irith Lavi—Israel
4. Majorie Johansson—Sweden
5. Jillian Jessup—South Africa *
FINALISTS:
6. Sonia Yara Guerra—Brazil
7. Yvonne Anne Ormes—United Kingdom
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Valli Kemp—Australia
Yolanda Ahlip—Ceylon
Sofia Virginia Monteverde Nimbriotis—Ecuador
Jennifer Diana Wong—Guyana
Heather Faville—India
Minerva Cagatao—Philippines
Sandra Anne Wolsfield—United States
Teresa Djelmis—Yugoslavia


*-In order to stem the mounting racial problems that were taking place in South Africa in the 1960s and 1970s, a black representative from South Africa was chosen to compete in Miss World, and she was given the title of Miss Africa South. This continued until South Africa was expelled entirely from Miss World following the 1977 pageant.

1971: Lúcia Tavares Petterle—Brazil
2. Marilyn Ward—United Kingdom
3. Ana Paula de Almeiba—Portugal
4. Nalini Moonsar—Guyana
5. Ava Joy Gill—Jamaica
FINALISTS:
6. Karen Brucene Smith—United States
7. Myriam Stocco—France
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Valerie Roberts—Australia
Waltraud Lucan—Austria
Deborah Bordallo Nelson—Guam
June Glover—Ireland
Monica Fairall—South Africa
María García—Spain
Simonetta Kohl—Sweden
Ana María Padrón Ibarranda—Venezuela


1972: Belinda Roma Green—Australia
2. Ingeborg Sorensen—Norway
3. Chana Ordan—Israel
4. Ursula Pacher—Austria
5. Malathi Basappa—India
FINALISTS:
6. Tuula Anneli Björkling—Finland
7. Jenny McAdam—United Kingdom
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Marylou Pangelinan—Guam
Gloria Gutiérrez—Mexico
Evangeline Reyes—Philippines
Jane Stravens—Seychelles
Stephanie Reinecke—South Africa
Jintana Jitsophon—Thailand
Lynda Carter—United States
Biljana Ristic—Yugoslavia


1973: Marjorie “Marji” Wallace—United States
2. Evangeline Pascual—Philippines
3. Patricia Yuen—Jamaica
4. Haya Katzir—Israel
5. Shelley Latham—South Africa
FINALISTS:
6. Clariza Duarte—Dominican Republic
7. Veronica Cross—United Kingdom
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Ellen Peters—Africa South
Florence Alvarenga—Brazil
Caterina Bacali—Greece
Anna Maria Groot—Holland
Mavra Bartolucci—Italy
Sylvia Ohannesian—Lebanon
Pamela King—New Zealand
June Goutier—Seychelles



1974: Helen Elizabeth Morgan—United Kingdom **
Anneline Kriel—South Africa
3. Lea Klein—Israel
4. Gail Margaret Petith—Australia
5. Terry Ann Browning—United States
FINALISTS:
6. Jill Lindquist—Sweden
7. Chikako Shima—Japan
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Evelyn Peggy Williams—Africa South
Linda Yvonne Field—Barbados
Mariza Sommer—Brazil
Julie Ann Farnham—Ireland
Andrea Lyon—Jamaica
Sue Nicholson—New Zealand
Torill Larsen—Norway
Eneida Rodríguez Fuente—Spain


**- Helen Morgan lost her crown after it was revealed that she was married and a mother of a child. Anneline Kriel of South Africa, the first runner-up, took over the crown four days after the pageant final.

1975: Wilnelia Merced Cruz—Puerto Rico
2. Marina Langner—Germany
3. Vicki Harris—United Kingdom
4. Marisela “Maxie” Clark—Cuba
5. Ladija Verovska—Yugoslavia
FINALISTS:
6. Joelle Apollon—Haiti
7. María Conchita Alonso—Venezuela
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Anne Davidson—Australia
Lorena Kaarina Vaino—Finland
Anjana Sood—India
Ramona Karam—Lebanon
Mariella Tse-Sik-Sun—Mauritius
Sophia Saint Omer—Saint Lucia
Rhoda Rademeyer—South Africa
Carmen Abal—Uruguay


1976: Cynthia “Cindy” Jane Breakspeare—Jamaica
2. Karen Jo Pini—Australia
3. Diana Duenas—Guam
4. Carol Grant—United Kingdom
5. Merja Tammi—Finland
FINALISTS:
6. Stephanie Flatow—Holland
7. Jale Bayhan—Turkey
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Adriana Laura Salgueiro—Argentina
Jakki Moore—Ireland
Levana Abarbanel—Israel
Ivette Rosado—Puerto Rico
Pauline Poh Neo Cheong—Singapore
Luz María Polegre Hernández—Spain
Patricia Anderson Leon—Trinidad & Tobago
María Genoveva Rivero Giménez—Venezuela


1977: Mary Ann Catrin Stavin—Sweden
2. Ineke Berends—Holland
3. Dagmar-Gabriele Winkler—Germany
4. Madalena Sbaraini—Brazil
5. Cindy Darlene Miller—United States
FINALISTS:
6. Madeline Stringer—United Kingdom
7. Jaye-Liane Hopewell—Australia
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Eva Maria Duringer—Austria
Annete Dybdal—Denmark
Asta Seppala—Finland
Véronique Fagot—France
Elizabeth Aquilar González—Mexico
María Isabel Frias Zavala—Peru
Guillermina Ruiz Domenech—Spain
Daniela Patricia Haberli—Switzerland


1978: Silvana Rosa Suárez Clarence—Argentina
2. Ossie Carlsson—Sweden
3. Denise Coward—Australia
4. Martha Ortíz Gámez—Mexico
5. Gloria Valenciano—Spain
FINALISTS:
6. Elizabeth Ann Jones—United Kingdom
7. Jeanette Kellery—Switzerland
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Doris Elizabeth Anwander—Austria
Maribel Fernández García—Costa Rica
Eija Laaksonen—Finland
Kalpana Iyer—India
María Canizares—Puerto Rico
Manohori Vanigasooriya—Sri Lanka
Debra Jean Freeze—United States
Patricia Toffoli—Venezuela


1979: Gina Ann Casandra Swainson—Bermuda
2. Carolyn Seaward—United Kingdom
3. Debbie Campbell—Jamaica
4. Jodie Day—Australia
5. Barbara Mayer—Switzerland
FINALISTS:
6. Lea Silva Dall'Acqua—Brazil
7. Karin Zorn—Austria
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Andrea Hontshik—Germany
Shirley Chew—Malaysia
Roselina Rosas—Mexico
Lorelei de la Ossa—Panama
Maria Dolores Forner—Spain
Marlene Coggins—Trinidad & Tobago
Carter Wilson—United States
Laura Rodríguez Delgado—Uruguay


1980: Gabriella Brum—Germany ***
Kimberley Santos—Guam
3. Patricia Barzyk—France
4. Anat Zimmerman—Israel
5. Kim Ashfield—United Kingdom
FINALISTS:
6. Brooke Alexander—United States
7. Vicki Lee Hemi—New Zealand
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Sonja Maria Schleep—Austria
Zina Minks—Bermuda
Elizabeth Anita Reddi—India
Michelle Ann Harris—Jamaica
Michelle Torres Cintrón—Puerto Rico
Monica Hileman—Sweden
Hilda Astrid Abrahamz Navarro—Venezuela
Shirley Nyaryiwa—Zimbabwe


**-Gabriella Brum resigned one day after her crowning, primarily due to the fact that her then boyfriend disapproved of her winning. Guam's Kimberly Santos became the new queen.

1981: Carmen Josefina “Pilín” León Crespo—Venezuela
2. Nina Johanna Soto Gonzales—Colombia
3. Sandra Angela Cunningham—Jamaica
FINALISTS:
4. Maristella Silva Grazzia—Brazil
5. Michele Donnelly—United Kingdom
6. Melissa Hannah—Australia
7. Lisa Lynn Moss—United States
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Ana Helen Natali—Argentina
Dominique van Eeckhoudt—Belgium
Earla Stewart—Canada
Geraldine McGrory—Ireland
Naomi Kishi—Japan
Doris Pontivianne—Mexico
Rachel Ann Thomas—Trinidad & Tobago
Juliet Nyathi—Zimbabwe


1982: Mariasela Alvarez Lebrón—Dominican Republic
2. Sari Kaarina Aspholm—Finland
3. Della Dolan—United Kingdom
FINALISTS:
4. Lolita Morena—Switzerland
5. Elizabeth LuAnn Caughey—United States
6. Roberta Brown—Ireland
7. Althea Rocke—Trinidad & Tobago
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Catherine Anne Morris—Australia
Britta Margareta Cederberg—Bolivia
Maureen Theresa Lewis—Cayman Islands
Tina Maria Nielsen—Denmark
Frances Rose Limtiaco—Guam
Sara Jane Areza—Philippines
Anna Sasso—Yugoslavia
Caroline Murinda—Zimbabwe


1983: Sarah-Jane Hutt—United Kingdom
2. Rocío Isabel Luna Florez—Colombia
3. Cátia Silveira Pedrosa—Brazil
FINALISTS:
4. Catherine Levy—Jamaica
5. Unnur Steinsson—Iceland
6. Marissa Burgos Canalias—Panama
7. Lisa Allred—United States
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Mercedes Stermitz—Austria
Francoise Bostoen—Belgium
Ana Taboada Arnold—Bolivia
Nancy Lalleman Heynis—Holland
Margaret Cheung—Hong Kong
Patricia Nolan—Ireland
Ifat Schechter—Israel
Bernarda Marovt—Yugoslavia


1984: Astrid Carolina Herrera Irazábal—Venezuela
2. Connie Fitzpatrick—Canada
3. Lou-Anne Caroline Ronchi—Australia
FINALISTS:
4. Vivienne Rock—United Kingdom
5. Kelly Lea Andersen—United States
6. Adriana Alves de Oliveira—Brazil
7. Olivia Tracey—Ireland
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Heidemarie Pilgerstorfer—Austria
Angela Patricia Janiot Martirena—Colombia
Anna Liisa Tilus—Finland
Nancy Neede—Holland
Berglind Johansen—Iceland
Iris Louk—Israel
Khadija Adam Ismall—Kenya
Silvia Anna Affolter—Switzerland


1985: Holmfriour “Hofi” Karlsdóttir—Iceland
2. Mandy Shires—United Kingdom
3. Brenda Denton—United States
FINALISTS:
4. Ruddy Rodríguez de Lucía—Venezuela
5. Alison Jean Barnett—Jamaica
6. Maya Wachtenheim—Israel
7. Eveline Nicole Glanzmann—Switzerland
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Leila Rosana Leal Bittencourt—Brazil
Ann Cannon—Ireland
Sheri Anastasia Le Fleming Burrow—New Zealand
Daisy Patricia Ferreira Caballero—Paraguay
Katarzyna Dorota Zawidzka—Poland
Iris Matias Gonzáles—Puerto Rico
Anne-Bolette Christophersen—Sweden
Kayonga “Benita” Mureka ****—Zaire


1986: Giselle Jeanne-Marie Laronde—Trinidad and Tobago
2. Pia Larsen—Denmark
3. Chantel Schreiber—Austria
FINALISTS:
4. Linda Marie McManus—New Zealand
5. Maria Begoña Juaristi—Venezuela
6. Halle Maria Berry—United States
7. Alicia Gisela Macias—Ecuador
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Karen Sue Wightman Corredor—Colombia
Ana Lorena González García—Costa Rica
Rosemary Elizabeth Thompson—Ireland
Maria Lorena Orillac Giraldo—Panama
Sherry Rose Byrne—Philippines
Illana Faye Lapidos—Swaziland
Alison Louise Slack—United Kingdom
Maja Kucic—Yugoslavia


1987: Ulla Weigerstorfer—Austria
2. Albani Lozada Jiménez—Venezuela
3. Anna Margret Jonsdóttir—Iceland
FINALISTS:
4. Monika Nowosadko—Poland
5. Claudia Mercedes Escobar Zapata—Colombia
6. Katerina Ciscato—Argentina
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Nathalie Marquay—France
Francel Caracol—Guam
Angelique Cremers—Holland
Pauline Yeung—Hong Kong
Yael Gerther—Israel
Mary Ngazi Bienoseh—Nigeria


1988: Linda Petursdóttir—Iceland
2. Choi Yeon-Hee—Korea
3. Kirsty Roper—United Kingdom
FINALISTS:
4. Emma Irmgard Marina Rabbe Ramírez—Venezuela
5. Susana de la Llave—Spain
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Catherine Bushell—Australia
Alexandra Werbanschitz—Austria
Rita Paulsen—Norway
Cecilia Horberg—Sweden
Diana Magaña—United States


1989: Aneta-Beata Kreglicka—Poland
2. Leanne Caputo—Canada
3. Mónica María Isaza Mejía—Colombia
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Vania Thomas—American Virgin Islands
Natalie McCurry—Australia
Barbara Curran—Ireland
Jeanne-Françoise Clement—Mauritius
Prathumrat Woramali—Thailand
Suzanne Younger—United Kingdom
Jill Renee Scheffert—United States


1990: Gina Marie Tolleson—United States
2. Siobhan McClafferty—Ireland
3. Sharon Raquel Luengo González—Venezuela
FINALISTS:
4. Nina Bjorkfelt—Finland
5. Adele Valerie Kenny—New Zealand
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Gwendolyne Charlotte Kwidama—Aruba
Gabrielle Stap—Holland
Erica Aquart—Jamaica
Ewa Maria Szymczak—Poland
Jülide Ates—Turkey


1991: Ninibeth Beatriz Leal Jiménez—Venezuela
2. Leanne Buckle—Australia
3. Diana Tilden-Davis—South Africa
FINALISTS:
4. Sandra Foster—Jamaica
5. Michelle McLean—Namibia
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Maréva Georges—France
Ritu Singh—India
Lisa Maree de Montalk—New Zealand
Dilek Aslihan Koruyan—Turkey
Charlotte Ray—United States


1992: Julia Alexandrovna Kourotchkina—Russia
2. Claire Smith—United Kingdom
3. Francis del Valle **** Aponte—Venezuela
FINALISTS:
4. Ewa Wachowicz—Poland
5. Amy Kleinhans—South Africa
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Jody Weech—Bahamas
Anja Brond—Denmark
Petra Enrika Von Hellens—Finland
Ravit Assaf—Israel
Sharon Belden—United States


1993: Lisa Hanna—Jamaica
2. Palesa Jacqueline Mofokeng—South Africa
3. Sharmaine “Ruffa” Gutierrez—Philippines
FINALISTS:
4. Fani Capalija—Croatia
5. Mónica Lei Scaccia—Venezuela
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Janina Frostell—Finland
Véronique de la Cruz—France
Seoung Yeon Lee—Korea
Victoria Silvstedt—Sweden
Maribeth Brown—United States


1994: Aishwarya Rai—India
2. Basetsane Julia Makgalemele—South Africa
3. Irene Esther Ferreira Izquierdo—Venezuela
FINALISTS:
4. Angeline Musasiwa—Zimbabwe
5. Branka Bebic—Croatia
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Ilse de Meulemeester—Belgium
Evangelia Adam—Greece
Rahima Yayah—Malaysia
Caroline Subijano—Philippines
Melanie Davina Abdoun—United Kingdom


1995: Jacqueline María Aguilera Marcano—Venezuela
2. Anica Martinovic—Croatia
3. Michelle Khan—Trinidad and Tobago
FINALISTS:
4. Miri Bohadana—Israel
5. Yun Yon Choe—Korea
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Melissa Porter—Australia
Carla Peña—Bolivia
Evgenia Kalkandjieva—Bulgaria
Alejandra Quintero Velasco—Mexico
Bernalee Daniel—South Africa


1996: Irene Skliva—Greece
2. Carolina Arango Corrales—Colombia
3. Anuska Prado—Brazil
FINALISTS:
4. Rani Joan Jeyraj—India
5. Ana Cepinska Miszak—Venezuela
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Afranina Henriquez—Aruba
Laurence Borremans—Belgium
Idelsa Núñez Torres—Dominican Republic
Yessica Salazar—Mexico
Peggy-Sue Khumalo—South Africa


1997: Diana Hayden—India
2. Lauralee Martinovich—New Zealand
3. Jessica Motaung—South Africa
FINALISTS:
4. Tanya Suesuntisook—Thailand
5. Cayla Sikel—Turkey
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Laura Csortan—Australia
Joelle Bohluk—Lebanon
Arianna Teoh Lai Poh—Malaysia
Vicki-Lee Walberg—United Kingdom
Sallie Toussaint—United States


1998: Linor Abargil—Israel
2. Véronique Caloc—France
3. Lina Teoh Pick Lim—Malaysia
SEMI-FINALISTS:
4. Alena Seredova—Czech Republic
5. Kerishnie Naicker—South Africa
Adriana Luci de Souza Reis—Brazil
Daniella Andrea Campos Lathrop—Chile
Christine Renee Straw—Jamaica
Mariana Larrabure de Orbegoso—Peru
Shauna Gene Gambill—United States


1999: Yukta Mookhey—India
2. Martina Thorogood Heemsen—Venezuela
3. Sonia Raciti—South Africa
FINALISTS:
Genny Chervoney—Israel
Sebah Tubman—Liberia
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Ivana Petkovic—Croatia
Karin Laasmae—Estonia
Anette Haukaas—Norway
Lorena Bernal Pascual—Spain
Natasha Alles—United States


2000: Priyanka Mini Chopra—India
2. Giorgia Palmas—Italy
3. Yüksel Ak—Turkey
FINALISTS:
Margarita Kravtsova—Kazakhstan
Katja Alexandra Thomsen Grien—Uruguay
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Isabel Bawlitza Muñoz—Chile
Andrea Durán—Colombia
Yolanda Masinda—Kenya
Olena Shcherban—Ukraine
Angelique Breaux—United States


2001: Ibiagbanidokibubo “Agbani” Asenite Darego—Nigeria
2. Zerelda Candice Wai-Yien “Zizi” Lee—Aruba
3. Juliet-Jane Horne—Scotland
FINALISTS:
Ligia Cristina Argüello Roa—Nicaragua
Bing Li—People’s Republic of China
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Irina Kovalenko—Russia
Jo-Ann Cindy Strauss—South Africa
Macarena García Naranjo—Spain
Oleksandra Nikolayenko—Ukraine
Tipjana Stajšic—Yugoslavia

[JENSIE_G]

For starters, I never mentioned or even suggested that the pageant be brought out of Nigeria. I just thought na sana they sticked to Sun City as the venue long before.

[Lara_D]

Somebody's starting a fight again... :rolleyes: Some people just come here just to correct other people's mistakes. Sure everybody commits mistakes naman eh...

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Duh! :bop: Di ka na nasanay... Howell... :rolleyes:

[Musique]

Hello everyone!!!

Ang ganda ng mga pictures dito. Thanks to everyone who posted.

I'm impressed with Miss Suisse! Kaya lang, may picture siyang parang medyo matanda ang itsura niya! Oh well...

Carla had a nice transformation... It brings out her assets.

Diba Miss Asia-Pacific is on the 30th. Nagulat naman ako sa Peruvian delegate!!! :whatthe:

:bow:

[Musique]

Sana totoo ngang sa January na ang Bb Pilipinas. It would give more time for the ladies to prepare. ALthough, kapareho tayo ng India

:bow:

[Musique]

Hey, does anyone know if Miss Earth Spain, Cristina Carpintero, competed in any other national pageants back in her country. She's really pretty...although she seems too white!

:bow:

[Musique]

Finally, bumalik na rin ang Pageant Almanac!!! Wala lang...


:bow:

[Lara_D]

BREAKING NEWS
Miss World Italy 2002 Pamela Camassa gave up her crown and the chance to enter the upcoming Miss World Pageant for personal reasons connected to her family. No word yet on who's gonna replace her...more info to come.

[Lara_D]

Vietnam joins Miss World
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/88.jpg
Mai Phuong Pham Thi

[Lara_D]

BELLA ITALIA
http://www.theodora.com/flags/new9/italy-t.gif
Make over galore. It seems eveverybody's being given a make over. The latest shot of Miss Italy Universe, Silvia Ceccon.
http://www.canon.it/canonlive/public/missuniverse2002/nws/big/silvia_web_grande1.jpg

[cathybee]

Kakaiba sa MW...may mga winners sila from islands like Bermuda and Guam ...wowoweee!! :D

[Lara_D]

Miss Colombia pics
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana5/colombiana5_image3.jpg
http://www.lalibertad.com.co/hoy/fotos/31-reinas2.jpeg
http://www.lalibertad.com.co/hoy/fotos/31-seg.jpeg
http://www.lalibertad.com.co/hoy/fotos/31-juliana.jpeg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana6/colombiana6_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana6/colombiana6_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana6/colombiana6_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana7/colombiana7_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana7/colombiana7_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana7/colombiana7_image3.jpg

[power_blossom]

Hay naku! Tama na nga ang tarayan niyo diyan people... Ang hirap kasi kapag nagtatarayan dahil sa mababaw na bagay.

Power(Bubbles) ... Hoy sis! tama na kasi nga yung pag-cocorrect mo. It's enough that you know but don't be to blatant enough to show na you know.

Jensie_G and Lara_D ... Well, I guess this is a forum and anyone kasi is allowed to express his or her opinions and correct his or her opinions.

Maiba naman tayo...Yes, thank you pala to Ming Tsai for posting this pic...

http://www.mabuhaybeauties.com/coverpic56a.jpg

Well, in fairness, Vernalynn "Verns" Buckley deserves the right to be called SUPERMODEL OF THE WORLD 2002 because she has the right qualities that a supermodel has. Kung tutuusin, when I watched that event noong Tuesday, I knew that she would be the one. Though she didn't reap any special awards (kasi naman kapag hinakot niya ang lahat ng awards sa gabing iyon e di halatang luto na, di ba) she stood out among the 8.

Well, here are my rankings for the competition:
1. Verns Buckley
2. Abbygale Santos
3. Sherlyn Ram
4. Khrista Danilo
5. Ivy Tablante
6. Angie Lelis
7.Jann Sapud
8. Clare Honrade

http://agui.homestead.com/files/verns.jpg

Verns will be competing on Dec. 9, 2002 in Punta Barcela, Dominican republic. Go girl!!!

By the way, fyi: PITOY MORENO, BEN FERRALES, and CESAR GAUPO was in the competition of Supermodel. They were only awed at 2 candidates - Verns and Abbygale. Hay! Question is mapipilit kaya ni Pitoy si Joey na mapasali si Verns sa Binibini?

Sa Bodyshots naman, I found it too pageant-ish yung selection ng final 5 for girls. Take note na nagkaroon ng tie sa 8 candidates na babae kaya natapos ng 12:00 PM.

http://agui.homestead.com/files/arianna.jpg

"Hakot Queen" si Ariana Javellona. Jeanne Harn, Natasha Yexley made it to the top 5. Paui Quinto and Charisse de Guzman as well. But the sad part was, two former Supermodel 2001 Finalists did not make the cut...Jeanelyn "Jeng" Cuyugan and Charisse Arayi. Ang very controversial issue na naganap was bakit itong sina Natasha, jeanne, and Ariana were in the top 5 when in fact they didn't know how to walk? Well, enough is said...basta may nanalo tapos!

And the question is after Body Shots...Binibini 2003 or Best Model of the World 2003. I wouldn't be surprised if some girls in Body Shots vie for Best Model of the World...besides mas magaganda ang at stake sa kanila in Best Model Philippines kaysa sa Binibini.

Body Shot Awards:
Male Top 5

#16 Michael Aninzo Jr.
#29 Verlin Hizon
#27 Carlo Adorador
#20 Tracy Enriquez
#19 Cesar Young

Female Top 5

#1 Jeanne Harn
#13 Charisse San Jose
#10 Arianna Javelona
#9 Natasha Yexley
#5 Paulette Quinto

Special Awards:

Friendship Award: #5 Paulette Quinto

Photogenic Face
Male: #20 Tracy Enriquez
Female: #01 Jeanne Harn

Model Attitude Award
Male: #22 Caesar Camara
Female: #10 Arianna Javelona

Anchor Shape-up Award
Male: #27 Carlo Adorador
Female: #10 Arianna Javelona

Best Babe and Hunk Award
Hunk: #27 Carlo Adorador
Babe: #10 Arianna Javelona

Best in Swimwear
Male: #27 Carlo Adorador
Female: #09 Natasha Yexley

Best in Runway
Male: #27 Carlo Adorador
Female: #10 Arianna Javelona

Mr and Ms Likas Beautiful Skin
Mr: #16 Michael Aninzo Jr.
Ms. #13 Charisse San Jose

Mr and Ms Cadbury Lite
Mr: #22 Caesar Camara
Ms: #10 Arianna Javelona

Best in Formal Wear
Male: #27 Carlo Adorador
Female: #10 Arianna Javelona

http://agui.homestead.com/files/bodyshotswin.jpg
Winners: Carlo Adorador, 2001 Best Model of the World Philippines finalist - Photogenic, and Ariana Javellona
http://agui.homestead.com/files/bodyshotswinners.jpg

[power_blossom]

Your Body Shots 2002 winners:
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/MB41/MB41_image1.jpg Ariana Javellona

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/MB41/MB41_image2.jpg Carlo Ian Adorador

[Lara_D]

A never before seen pic of Veruzka Ramirez, Miss Venezuela 1997.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/bellezamexicana/bellezamexicana_image1.jpg

[Lara_D]

Yes everyone can freely express their opinions here and everyone is prone to mistakes. But the problem is,
power(bubbles) misunderstood one of Jensie's posts. Jensie just said something harmless and power(bubbles) made an issue out of it. In short power(bubbles) made an issue na di naman issue. The irritating part is this person's criticisms aren't really that constructive. I'm sorry but what this person knows are only the techincals, by the book lang. I didn't expect that a harmless topic such as beauty pageants would be a source of a head ache thanks to some people.


Originally posted by power_blossom
Hay naku! Tama na nga ang tarayan niyo diyan people... Ang hirap kasi kapag nagtatarayan dahil sa mababaw na bagay.


Jensie_G and Lara_D ... Well, I guess this is a forum and anyone kasi is allowed to express his or her opinions and correct his or her opinions.

[Lara_D]

http://www.theodora.com/gif2/mx-s.gif
Remembering Miss Mexico 1996, Vanessa Guzman

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/bellezamexicana/bellezamexicana_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/bellezamexicana/bellezamexicana_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/lekatka/lekatka_image1.jpg

[Apostle]

Mukha naman talagang retokada e!

http://beau_land3.hihome.com/M-WORLD/Mw51-now/2001/1-venezuela.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS

18-year old Doja Lahlou was recently crowned Miss Maroc 2002.

It could not be determined yet if the Morrocan beauty is off to Miss World or Miss Universe.

http://actu.voila.fr/Images/gens/SGE.KWY20.291002130220.photo00.default-256x384.jpg

Stay tuned for further announcements. :up:

[JENSIE_G]

ANNOUNCEMENTS (A more updated list!) :bookish:

Just to remind you of important pageant coronation dates... :)

November 2, Saturday
Miss Georgia USA 2003
Miss Romania 2002
Miss Trinidad & Tobago for Miss Universe 2003

November 3, Sunday
Miss Colorado USA 2003
Miss Indiana USA 2003
Miss New Hampshire USA 2003
Miss New Jersey USA 2003
Toronto and Central Ontario Casting for Miss Universe Canada 2003

November 9, Saturday
Miss District of Columbia USA 2003
Miss Michigan USA 2003
Miss South Carolina USA 2003

November 10, Sunday
Miss Washington USA 2003

November 11, Monday
Señorita Colombia 2002

November 16, Saturday
Miss Virginia USA 2003

November 17, Sunday
Miss West Virginia USA 2003

November 23, Saturday
Miss Nevada USA 2003
Miss Ohio USA 2003

November 24, Sunday
Miss Delaware USA 2003
Miss Illinois USA 2003

November 29, Friday
Miss Belgie 2003
Miss Connecticut USA 2003

November 30, Saturday
Miss Asia Pacific 2002

December 1, Sunday
Miss Kansas USA 2003
Miss Maine USA 2003
Miss New York USA 2003
Miss Pennsylvania USA 2003
Miss South Dakota USA 2003

December 7, Saturday
Miss World 2002

December 8, Sunday
Miss Barbados Universe 2003
Miss Oklahoma USA 2003
Miss South Africa 2002

December 14, Saturday
Miss France 2003

December 18, Wednesday
Miss Universe Curacao 2003

December 28, Saturday
Miss Europe 2002

January 24, Friday
Femina Miss India 2003

January 25, Saturday
Miss Universe Canada 2003

Pageants with still unconfirmed coronation dates:

November 2002
Miss Angola 2003
Miss Portugal 2002

December 2002
Miss Universe Argentina 2003
Miss Madagascar 2002

Early 2003
Miss Cayman Islands 2002
Miss Lebanon 2002

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS

Vera Lucia Dolores was crowned Miss Portugal Suica 2002 last October 26.
http://www.missportugalsuica.org/finalistas2002/vera.lucia2.jpg

SOURCE: Miss Portugal Suica 2002 official website (http://www.missportugalsuica.org/)

Miss Portugal Suica is a pageant for Portuguese women
based in Switzerland.

The Miss Portugal Suica Organization offers the possibility for
Vera to be present during this year's casting for Miss Portugal 2002.

400-500 beauties are expected to file their applications this
month to Correio da Manha, the Portuguese newspaper
that conceptualized and presently sponsors the national pageant.

The Miss Portugal 2002 winner will compete in Miss Universe 2003
set for May next year in Panama City, Panama. :up:

[JENSIE_G]

TRUE to speculations as early as March 2002, VIETNAM indeed sends a delegate to Miss World for the very
first time. :up:

17-year old Mai Phuong Pham Thi of Hai Phong
will represent Vietnam in Miss World 2002 set for December 7th
in Abuja, Nigeria.
http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/2002-09/24/Sua%20roi/21-hoa-hau.jpg

Mai when she was crowned Miss North 2002 earlier...
http://vnexpress.net/Vietnam/Van-hoa/2002/08/3B9BF189/110803_p.jpg
http://vnexpress.net/Vietnam/Van-hoa/2002/08/3B9BF189/110801_p.jpg

More shots of Mai during the Miss Vietnam 2002 pageant last
September 24 in Ho Chi Minh City...
http://vnexpress.net/Vietnam/Van-hoa/2002/08/3B9BF189/110806_P.jpg
http://vnexpress.net/Vietnam/Van-hoa/2002/08/3B9BF189/110805_p.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

ITALY SHINES... :up:
http://www.theodora.com/flags/new9/italy-t.gif

More makeover shots of

Miss for Miss Universe 2003
Silvia Ceccon
19 years old
5 feet 10 inches

http://www.visuddhi.com/visuddhi/nws/img/silvia4_200.jpghttp://www.visuddhi.com/visuddhi/nws/img/silvia2_200.jpghttp://www.visuddhi.com/visuddhi/nws/img/silvia3_200.jpg

Silvia will represent Italy in Miss Universe 2003. :D

[JENSIE_G]

Shots of Silvia when she was crowned Miss for Miss Universe 2003 last June... :D

http://www.vicenza.com/temi/miss_vicenza/silvia_ceccon/images/big_open/04.jpg http://www.vicenza.com/temi/miss_vicenza/silvia_ceccon/images/big_open/01.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

ITALY is definitely dead serious in making it big next year in Panama... :whatthe:

More latest shots of Silvia Ceccon. :D

http://www.ottaviani.com/news/newsimages/Img_1723.jpg
http://www.ottaviani.com/news/newsimages/Img_1555.jpg
http://www.ottaviani.com/news/newsimages/Img_1477.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Silvia, Silvia... :D

http://www.ottaviani.com/news/newsimages/CECCON%202%20leggero.jpg
http://www.ottaviani.com/news/newsimages/ceccon%201%20leggero.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://www.theodora.com/flags/new6/colombia-t.gif
Señorita Colombia swimsuit pics are up
Carolina Giraldo García, Señorita Antioquia
22 años, 1.70 mts
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana8/colombiana8_image1.jpg

Diana María Moreno, Señorita Atlántico
21 años, 1.72 mts
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana8/colombiana8_image2.jpg

Isabel Cabrales Baquero, Señorita Cartagena
23 años, 1.69 mts
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana8/colombiana8_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana9/colombiana9_image1.jpg

Adriana Coca Gaytan, Señorita Tolima
19 años, 1.76 mts
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana9/colombiana9_image2.jpg

Gina Arango Lemos, Señorita Valle
21 años, 1.72 mts
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana9/colombiana9_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana10/colombiana10_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana10/colombiana10_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/colombiana10/colombiana10_image3.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://free.bluemountain.com/eng3gifs/nieh/brth_dog/dogbirth1.gif
Today is Aishwarya Rai's Birthday, November 1
http://www.djmcc.com/rai.jpg
http://www.aishwaryarai.com/largepictures/ashr051.jpg
http://www.aishwaryarai.com/largepictures/ashr240.jpg
http://www.aishwaryarai.com/largepictures/ashr257.jpg
http://www.aishwaryarai.com/largepictures/ashr322.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Height measurements of the present delegates
for Miss Universe 2003... :D

6 feet
Dominican Republic

5 feet 11 inches
Cameroon
Czech Republic
Namibia

5 feet 10.5 inches
Poland

5 feet 10 inches
British Virgin Islands
Cook Islands
Egypt
Italy
Mauritius
Panama
Russia
Yugoslavia

5 feet 9.5 inches
Venezuela

5 feet 9 inches
Aruba

5 feet 8 inches
Ireland
Mexico

5 feet 7 inches
Bolivia
Cyprus
Puerto Rico
Switzerland

5 feet 6 inches
Indonesia
Korea

Stay tuned for more updates. :up:

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2003 UPDATE :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant774/pageant774_image3.jpg

So far, there are already 24 delegates for Panama...

ALGERIA Ferrudja Nat-yeraten
ARUBA Malayka Rasmijn
BOLIVIA Irene Aguilera Vargas
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Bethsaida Smith
CAMEROON Diane Ngo Mouaha
COOK ISLANDS Donna Tuara
CYPRUS Ivi Lazarou
CZECH REPUBLIC Katerina Smrzova
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Amelia Laisha Vega Polanco
EGYPT Ingie Fou'ad Nour
INDONESIA Melanie Putria Dewita Sari
IRELAND Lesley Flood
ITALY Silvia Ceccon
KOREA Na Na Geum
MAURITIUS Marie-Aimee Bergicourt
MEXICO Marisol Gonzales Casas
NAMIBIA Ndapewa Alfons
PANAMA Stephanie de Roux
POLAND Marta Matyjasik
PUERTO RICO Carla Tricoli Rodriguez
RUSSIA Svetlana Korolyova
SWITZERLAND Nadine Vinzens
VENEZUELA Mariangel Ruiz Torrealba
YUGOSLAVIA Sanja Papic

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

[JENSIE_G]

Latest shot of...

Miss Bolivia Universo 2002
Irene Aguilera Vargas
23 years old
5 feet 7 inches

http://www.bolivia.com/noticias/AutoNoticias/ImagenNoticia18381.jpg

:D :D :D

[JENSIE_G]

Last October 25 Promociones Gloria, Bolivian MU franchise holder, sponsored an event at the Tauichi Aguilera Stadium.

Here is Miss Bolivia Universo 2002 Irene Aguilera with
famous Bolivian soccer player Alfredo Luis Castillo. :D

http://www.el-nuevodia.com/Fiesta/imagenes_notas/fie021025b-4.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Latest shot of... :D

Miss Bristish Virgin Islands 2002
Bethsaida Smith

It was taken during a festival recently...
http://www.bvibeacon.com/081502/gallery/missbvi.jpg

[Lara_D]

AUSTRIA BOYCOTTS MISS WORLD CONTEST IN NIGERIA
Nigerian Miss World Organisers Say Contestants are Back


Vienna, Austria (Thursday - Oct. 31,2002 - AFP) Austria will not take part in the Miss World 2002 competition in Nigeria, to protest the sentence of death by stoning handed down againsts an unmarrired mother, an official for the national beauty pageant organisers said yesterday.


Miss Austria, 19 yo Celine Roschek, will not consider travelling to Nigeria until single mother Amina Lawal, 32 sentenced to death by stoning by an Islamic court earlier this year, has left the west African country, said Miss Austria Corporation Manager Emil Bauer.


"We are not going for the official reason that this woman is going to be stoned. Nigerian law does not dictate stonings, but it cannot influence the Sharia. I will not believe it until she is out of the country," he said.


Nigeria's federal government has said that the use of Sharia law in criminal cases is unconstitutional, and that stoning sentences are unacceptable.


On Tuesday, Nigerian Junior Foreign Minister Dubem Onyia reiterated his government's promise that it would not allow its citizens to be stoned to death.


"The federal government of Nigeria will not stand back to watch any citizen of this country be dehumanised," he said. "And I am telling you that as a member of the cabinet."


In the three years since Nigeria's return to civilian rule, a dozen Muslim majority northern states have reintroduced Sharia criminal law, including harsh punishment for adultery.


President Oluseun Obasanjo has said he hopes the sentences will not be carried out, and his supporters such as Onyia have promised they will eventually be annuled by the courts.


But, in what observers and diplomats regard as a political fudge designed to avoid a dispute with Muslim leaders, the federal government has put off challenging the law's constitutionality until a defendant appeals it all the way to the supreme court.


Around half the national beauty contest winners invited to compete at Miss World threatened to stay away from Nigeria after Lawal was sentenced.


But the Nigerian organisers of the prestigious beauty contests said Tuesday that all of them had dropped their boycott threats after assurances from Nigerian federal authorities that the sentences would not be carried out.


"Slowly the contestants came back, all 110 of them," said Guy Murray-Bruce, whose firm is hosting the December 7 event.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: I hope Austria and New Zealand send their MW reps to MU2003 instead. :D

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Yes everyone can freely express their opinions here and everyone is prone to mistakes. But the problem is,
power(bubbles) misunderstood one of Jensie's posts. Jensie just said something harmless and power(bubbles) made an issue out of it. In short power(bubbles) made an issue na di naman issue. The irritating part is this person's criticisms aren't really that constructive. I'm sorry but what this person knows are only the techincals, by the book lang. I didn't expect that a harmless topic such as beauty pageants would be a source of a head ache thanks to some people.


When I posted my opinion in the topmosst section of this page, the intention was to have a strong and healthy exchanges of points of view. I wasn't making an issue out of what jensie has mentioned but I'm showing a mere opinion. When has it become that stating an opinion is a big CRIME. Clearly what you have been orchestrating here is a big defamation of myself and as well and undermining my capabnilites as a person. I was HOPING FOR A HEALTHY DISCUSSION. AND IT IS SUCH A SHAME WERE SOME PEOPLE HAS TO BE SO NARROW MINDED WITH ONE PERSON'S OPINION. Also how dare you brand me as being bookish? Who the hell are you LARA to question my emotional and intellectual ability. You don't even personally know me, so who the hell are you to undermine my ability. By the way I know the technicals at the same time that I know other things. And don't ever, ever and never accuse me as being bookish, because I am not a bookish person. The main aim as I would like to reiterate was to have a healthy exchanges of different views and I wasn't intending to start a fight as what you've hurled upon in a post above. Before you judge others, better look at yourself first before it is too late. I know what my place in this society is and I know where I'll be embarking on in the future. So never, ever try to underestimate me again because you are inferior compare to me.

[Lara_D]

Originally posted by power(bubbles)
When I posted my opinion in the topmosst section of this page, the intention was to have a strong and healthy exchanges of points of view. I wasn't making an issue out of what jensie has mentioned but I'm showing a mere opinion. When has it become that stating an opinion is a big CRIME. Clearly what you have been orchestrating here is a big defamation of myself and as well and undermining my capabnilites as a person. I was HOPING FOR A HEALTHY DISCUSSION. AND IT IS SUCH A SHAME WERE SOME PEOPLE HAS TO BE SO NARROW MINDED WITH ONE PERSON'S OPINION. Also how dare you brand me as being bookish? Who the hell are you LARA to question my emotional and intellectual ability. You don't even personally know me, so who the hell are you to undermine my ability. By the way I know the technicals at the same time that I know other things. And don't ever, ever and never accuse me as being bookish, because I am not a bookish person. The main aim as I would like to reiterate was to have a healthy exchanges of different views and I wasn't intending to start a fight as what you've hurled upon in a post above. Before you judge others, better look at yourself first before it is too late. I know what my place in this society is and I know where I'll be embarking on in the future. So never, ever try to underestimate me again because you are inferior compare to me.

Ok since you're superior and all, JENSIE and I will stop posting here. Since you know everything, we'll just leave it up to you to keep this thread afloat.

YOU HEAR THAT EVERYBODY? NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO POST HERE EXCEPT FOR BUBBLES!! WE'RE ALL INFERIOR THAT'S WHY WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO POST HERE!

I could definitely live without this thread.

[power_blossom]

Look, I got both your points. I think the main point is LIMIT.

Power(Bubbles) : Sis, try to limit pinpointing minute errors para hindi ka mag-stir ng away.

Lara_D : Well, gusto lang naman niya siguro i-share ang nalalaman niya. By the way, Pitoy was in Supermodel of the World 2002 sa Westin last Tuesday. Try mo naman i-convince niya si Joey Espino na payagan si Verns na lumaban sa Binibini for 2003.

By the way people of the world ... let's meet some of the delegates of Miss World 2002 (Abuja bound ladies)

It's Asia's time to Shine ...

China, People's Republic (Yingna Wu)
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/66.jpg

Cyprus (Angela Drousiotou)
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/31.jpg

Hong Kong (Victoria Jane Jolly)
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/49.jpg

India (Shruti Sharma)
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/34.jpg

Kazakhstan (Olga Sidorenko)
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/90.jpg

Korea (Yu-Kyung Chang)
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/45.jpg

Malaysia (Chin Mei Mabel Ng)
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/36.jpg

Philippines (Katherine Anne Manalo)
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/80.jpg

Singapore (Sharon Cintamani)
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/85.jpg

Turkey (Azra Akin)
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/43.jpg

Vietnam (Mai Phuong Pham Thi)
http://vnexpress.net/Vietnam/Van-hoa/2002/08/3B9BF189/110803_p.jpg

[power(bubbles)]

The only person whom I addressed in this forum as inferior is you Lara. Not Jensie, not Blossom and definitely not the other pexers in this thread. Understood? I can live longer without this thread. So don ‘t threaten me. Enough with this vendetta. Have a life Lara.

[Musique]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Vietnam joins Miss World
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/88.jpg
Mai Phuong Pham Thi

She looks exactly like Joanne Santos in this picture.

:bow:

[Musique]

http://cgm.cs.mcgill.ca/~luc/MarcMissWorld10.jpg

[Musique]

http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2000/07/13/MissW0713.jpg

[power_blossom]

Bubbles: Sis, tama na nga!!!

Both Lara_D and Bubbles : Just shut up na lang kaya para matapos ang away. I think napakababaw para patulan ang ganitong awayan at issue.

Lara_D: Uyyy...so paano? Try mo naman i-convince si Pitoy na kunin kaya si Verns para sa Binibini.

To all Pexers:

Meet the finalists of Supermodel of the World 2002 - Philippines Search


http://agui.homestead.com/files/abegale.jpg
Abbygale Anne "Shan"Santos

http://agui.homestead.com/files/claire.jpg
Clarissa "Claire" Honrade

http://agui.homestead.com/files/grace.jpg
Graceyann "Jann" Apuad

http://agui.homestead.com/files/ivy.jpg
Maria Ivy Sachelle Tablante

http://agui.homestead.com/files/kara.jpg
Angeline Kara "Angie" Lelis

http://agui.homestead.com/files/krista.jpg
Khrista Danilo

http://agui.homestead.com/files/sher_ram.jpg
Sherlyn "She" Ram

http://agui.homestead.com/files/verns_buc.jpg
Vernalynn "Verns" Buckley

By the way, Jensie ... meet Gayle Apelario-Ong, the Philippines next best thing to Zhuo Ling, Bing Li, and Wingna Yu. A Finalist in the Supermodel of the World-Philippines 2001 and a Cal Carrie model.

[power_blossom]

Here's her picture...
http://www.calcarrie.com/models/women/newboard/gayle/01.jpg http://www.calcarrie.com/models/women/newboard/gayle/04.jpg

These 2 shots were taken during the course of competition of the Supermodel of the World 2001 Philippines Search

Here's more ...
http://www.calcarrie.com/models/women/newboard/gayle/02.jpg http://www.calcarrie.com/models/women/newboard/gayle/03.jpg http://www.calcarrie.com/models/women/newboard/gayle/05.jpg http://www.calcarrie.com/models/women/newboard/gayle/06.jpg

Here are her stats:
Height: 5'9 1/2" • Bust: 31 1/4"
Waist: 24 1/4" • Hips: 34 1/2"

Wouldn't she be perfect for Miss World 2003 or when Miss World goes to China...hehehe just wondering...Pero sayang kasi she doesn't want to compete in Binibini. NOW TALK ABOUT CONTENTMENT. Ü

[Russkiy]

Bakit kayo nag-aaway? Konting mis-understanding lang yan. Wag masyado uminit ulo niyo. Tingnan niyo, la na tuloy masyado nag po-post dito. Ang saya-saya pa naman ng thread na to dati. Lumungkot tuloy. Kalimutan niyo nalang yun......

[Musique]

The new Miss TnT Universe for 2003 is Miss San Fernando, Faye Alibocas. The 1st Runner up was Miss Brazil Leah-Marie Guevera. And the 2nd Runner up was Miss Tunapuna Magdelene Walcott.

http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/Faye.jpg

:bow:

[chuvette]

This is it.......


STOP FIGHTING......start acting

well can anyone post kristine alzar's evening gown pix in the miss international or just a picture of the gown....please.....



my pic for senorita colombia is valle......she is beautiful...


smile naman dyan and everything.......:life:

[shnicky]

Hi there guys! Musta na?


Miss World Puerto Rico
Cassandra Polo

http://www.primerahora.com/bombon/1_fotos/casandra_polo.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

What transpired a fews days back was a big and bad case of MISCOMMUNICATION and LACK OF SENSIBILITY.

We should be sensible enough with others' feelings. Name-calling is definitely not an option-- not in this thread.

I strongly suggest that before another brawl and bashing spree ensue, the involved parties must immediately resolve their conflicts of interest through PM. Resolve it there and then.

If this is achieved, then this thread might just be a peaceful and harmonious place for everyone.

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2003 UPDATE :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant774/pageant774_image3.jpg

So far, there are already 26 delegates for Panama...

ALGERIA Ferrudja Nat-yeraten
ARUBA Malayka Rasmijn
BOLIVIA Irene Aguilera Vargas
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Bethsaida Smith
CAMEROON Diane Ngo Mouaha
COOK ISLANDS Donna Tuara
CYPRUS Ivi Lazarou
CZECH REPUBLIC Katerina Smrzova
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Amelia Laisha Vega Polanco
EGYPT Ingie Fou'ad Nour
ICELAND Manuela Osk Hagardottir*
INDONESIA Melanie Putria Dewita Sari
IRELAND Lesley Flood
ITALY Silvia Ceccon
KOREA Na Na Geum
MAURITIUS Marie-Aimee Bergicourt
MEXICO Marisol Gonzales Casas
NAMIBIA Ndapewa Alfons
PANAMA Stephanie de Roux
POLAND Marta Matyjasik
PUERTO RICO Carla Tricoli Rodriguez
RUSSIA Svetlana Korolyova
SWITZERLAND Nadine Vinzens
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Faye Alibocas
VENEZUELA Mariangel Ruiz Torrealba
YUGOSLAVIA Sanja Papic

*Manuela Osk Hagardottir was crowned Ungfru Miss Island 2002 last May. She was originally set to represent Iceland in Miss International 2002 last October in Japan. For some unknown reasons, she did not compete in the said pageant. She represented her country in Miss Scandinavia 2002 last November 1 in Helsinki, Finland. Manuela's participation in Panama next year marks Iceland's comeback in Miss Universe after a 6-year absence.

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS USA 2003

Erin Haney was crowned Miss Georgia USA 2003 last Friday in Rome. She joined her state pageant last year too.
http://www.missgeorgiausa.net/ga_2003/haney00.jpg

She will represent her state in Miss USA 2003 set for March next year in Gary, Indiana.

The last time Georgia made it in Miss USA was in 2001, when Tiffany Fallon placed 3rd overall to Texas' Kandace Krueger.

Let's all see how Erin will do come May. :up:

GOODLUCK GEORGIA! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS USA 2003

24-year old Erin Caperton MacGregor (left) of Vale was crowned Miss Colorado USA 2003 last night in Denver. She earlier represented her state during Miss America 1999.
http://www.ourpageants.com/cg//cmiss/pictures/announced.jpg

She will represent her state in Miss USA 2003 set for March next year in Gary, Indiana.

The last time Colorado made it in Miss USA was in 2000, when Tiani Jones made it to the Top 10 in Branson, Missouri.

Let's all see how Erin will do come March. :up:

GOODLUCK COLORADO! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS USA 2003

Vanessa Baker was crowned Miss New Jersey USA 2003 last night in Jersey City.

She's the 1st woman of color to make it to the Miss USA 2003 roster of candidates.
http://www.missnewjerseyeducationfoundation.org/images/girls/baker.jpg

She will represent her state in Miss USA 2003 set for March next year in Gary, Indiana.

The last time New Jersey made it in Miss USA was in 1997, when Jennifer Makris made it to the Top 10 in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana.

Let's all see how Vanessa will do come March. :up:

GOODLUCK NEW JERSEY! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS USA 2003

Hometown Queen crowned! :bounce:

Tashina Kastigar was crowned Miss Indiana USA 2003 last night in Merrillville.
http://indiana.missusa.com/images/delegates/kastigar_tashina.jpg

She know faces the tremendous responsiblity of representing her very own state in Miss USA 2003 to be held right at her hometown. It's Indiana's final year of hosting the pageant after a 3-year contract with MUO.

Let's all see if Tashina could duplicate or even surpass Kelly Lloyd's 2nd runner-up placement in Miss USA last March. :up:

GOODLUCK INDIANA! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS USA 2003

22-year old Allison Bloodworth of Grenada was crowned Miss Mississippi USA 2003 last night in Cleveland. She earlier represented her state during Miss Teen USA 1999.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant775/pageant775_image2.jpg

She will represent her state in Miss USA 2003 set for March next year in Gary, Indiana.

The last time Mississippi made it in Miss USA was in 1988, when Dana Richmond won 4th runner-up to Texas' Courtney Gibbs.

Let's all see how Allison will do come March! :up:

GOODLUCK MISSISSIPPI! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

MISS USA 2003 UPDATE :D
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant775/pageant775_image1.jpg

So far, there are already 22 delegates for Indiana...

ALABAMA Michelle Arnette
ARKANSAS Taylor Carlisle
CALIFORNIA Candace Marie Sanders
COLORADO Erin Caperton MacGregor
FLORIDA Carrie Anne Mehwa
GEORGIA Erin Haney
HAWAII Alicia Malia Michioka
IDAHO Lana Wright
INDIANA Tashina Kastigar
LOUISIANA Brittney Rogers
MISSISSIPPI Allison Bloodworth
MISSOURI Tara Bollinger
MONTANA Megan Monroe
NEBRASKA Jessica Perea
NORTH CAROLINA Kristen Luneberg
NORTH DAKOTA Samantha Edwards
RHODE ISLAND Krisily Kennedy
TENNESSEE Beth Hood
TEXAS Claudia Nicole O'Brian
VERMONT Jennifer Ripley
WISCONSIN Judith Eckerle
WYOMING Jamie Gorman

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS USA 2003

Jennifer Ripley of Burlington was crowned Miss Vermont USA 2003 a while ago. She earlier represented her state in Miss Teen USA 1999.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant775/pageant775_image3.jpg http://www.pageant.net/teenusa99/images/vt1.jpg

She will now compete in Miss USA 2003 set for March next year in Gary, Indiana.

The last time Vermont made it in Miss USA was in 1982, when Georgia Marie Davis made it to the Top 12.

Let's all see how Jen will do come March! :up:

GOODLUCK VERMONT! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :D

19-year old Daniela Heidt was crowned Miss Baden-Württemberg 2002 recently.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant776/pageant776_image1.jpg

She will represent her state in Miss Deutschland 2003 set for January 16, 2003.

If she wins Miss Deutschland 2003, she will represent Germany in Miss Universe 2003.

:D

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :D

20-year old Melanie Latz (center) was crowned Miss Schleswig-Holstein 2002 recently.
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images5/SWH2.jpg

She will represent her state in Miss Deutschland 2003 set for January 16, 2003.

If she wins Miss Deutschland 2003, she will represent Germany in Miss Universe 2003.

:D

[JENSIE_G]

ANNOUNCEMENTS (A more updated list!) :bookish:

Just to remind you of important pageant coronation dates... :)

November 9, Saturday
Miss District of Columbia USA 2003
Miss Michigan USA 2003
Miss South Carolina USA 2003

November 10, Sunday
Miss Washington USA 2003

November 11, Monday
Señorita Colombia 2002

November 16, Saturday
Miss Virginia USA 2003

November 17, Sunday
Miss West Virginia USA 2003

November 23, Saturday
Miss Nevada USA 2003
Miss Ohio USA 2003

November 24, Sunday
Miss Delaware USA 2003
Miss Illinois USA 2003

November 29, Friday
Miss Belgie 2003
Miss Connecticut USA 2003

November 30, Saturday
Miss Asia Pacific 2002

December 1, Sunday
Miss Kansas USA 2003
Miss Maine USA 2003
Miss New York USA 2003
Miss Pennsylvania USA 2003
Miss South Dakota USA 2003

December 7, Saturday
Miss World 2002

December 8, Sunday
Miss Barbados Universe 2003
Miss Oklahoma USA 2003
Miss South Africa 2002

December 14, Saturday
Miss France 2003

December 18, Wednesday
Miss Universe Curacao 2003

December 28, Saturday
Miss Europe 2002

January 16, Thursday
Miss Deutschland 2003

January 24, Friday
Femina Miss India 2003

January 25, Saturday
Miss Universe Canada 2003

Pageants with still unconfirmed coronation dates:

November 2002
Miss Angola 2003
Miss Portugal 2002

December 2002
Miss Universe Argentina 2003
Miss Madagascar 2002

Early 2003
Miss Cayman Islands 2002
Miss Lebanon 2002

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

Here are the results of the Toronto and Central Ontario Casting for Miss Universe Canada 2003 that took place last night... :D
http://www.photius.com/flags/thumbnails/ca-t.gif http://www.theodora.com/flags/new6/ontario-t.gif

From the 22 official candidates, the judges narrowed it down and chose only 10. These ten will go on to compete in the Miss Universe Canada 2003 pageant set for January 25, 2003 in Toronto.

In no particular order... :D

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant776/pageant776_image2.jpg Jackie Nugent, 24, 5'8", Mississauga
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant776/pageant776_image3.jpg April Mullings, 22, 5'6", Scarborough
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant777/pageant777_image1.jpg Lindsay Reilly, 21, 5'8", Hamilton
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant777/pageant777_image2.jpg Natalie Seucharan, 20, 5'4", Whitby
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant777/pageant777_image3.jpg Lisa Aleo, 21, 5'8", Niagara Falls
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant778/pageant778_image1.jpg Nada El-khazen, 26, 5'8", Richmond Hill
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant778/pageant778_image2.jpg Clarissa Begin, 26, 5'9.5", Toronto
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant778/pageant778_image3.jpg Natascha Noreiga, 26, 6'0", Markham
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant779/pageant779_image1.jpg Florencia Gonzalez, 19, 5'8", Scarborough
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant779/pageant779_image2.jpg Urszula Kania, 25, 5'7", Mississauga

SPECIAL AWARDS

MISS PHOTOGENIC
Daniella Campitelli

MISS FASHION MODEL
Clarissa Bégin

MISS CONGENIALITY
Lisa Aleo

MISS INTERNET
Lisa Aleo

MISS STYLE
Jackie Nugent

MISS CHRISTINA SWIMWEAR
April Mullings

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS USA 2003 :D

We are currently awaiting the results of the Miss Minnesota USA 2003 and Miss New Hampshire USA 2003 pageants.

Both took place last night. :D

Stay tuned. :up:

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS :whatthe:

New Zealand retracts! It will participate in Nigeria!
http://stuff.co.nz/inl/common/imageViewer/0,1445,87724,00.jpg http://images.tvnz.co.nz/news/people/huljich_rachel.jpg

New Zealand's Miss World contestant, Rachel Huljich, will go to the beauty pageant in Nigeria because she believes a boycott will not help a woman who faces a death sentence.

Pageant organisers plan to condemn the sentence, handed to the woman condemn a death sentence handed to a womanntefor having a child outside marriage.

Ms Huljich said yesterday that she had decided to attend next month after learning that the Nigerian woman sentenced to be stoned to death, 31-year-old Amina Lawal, had said a boycott would not help her.
Some contestants had planned to boycott the pageant in protest at the sentence imposed on the woman under Sharia, a radical interpretation of Islamic law, by a religious court in northern Nigeria.

Ms Huljich said she was encouraged that the Nigerian Government had indicated the sentence would be overturned by higher courts.

"Amina herself said, 'Let them come' ... I think my voice will be heard more by going."

The 18-year-old Aucklander said she was also influenced by the European Parliament and Amnesty International, which she said did not support a boycott.

The death sentence is due to be carried out in February 2004, after Amina Lawal has finished weaning her eight- month-old girl, but an appeal has yet to go before Nigeria's Supreme Court.

Ms Huljich said Miss World organisers planned to read a statement on behalf of the contestants at the start of the December 7 competition, condemning the sentence.

She believed that of the 110 contestants, only Miss Denmark was still considering a boycott of the event, in the capital, Abuja.

SOURCE: NZ Herald (http://www.nzherald.co.nz)

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :D

Today, the 12 official candidates vying for the coveted crown of Miss South Africa 2002 will be made public.

The pageant is set for December 8, Sunday in Sun City.

The winner will represent South Africa in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year in Panama City, Panama.

For more updates, kindly click on the Miss South Africa 2002 official website (http://www.mnet.co.za/missSA/). :up:

[cathybee]

Reaction of Victoria Jolly when her name was called during Ms HK 2002

http://image2.sina.com.cn/ent/s/h/2002-08-13/2_28-3-326-410_2002081313253.jpg

Her swimsuit strut...

http://image2.sina.com.cn/ent/s/h/2002-08-12/2_28-3-326-58_2002081204620.JPG

Jensie : Hope you like them :D I recall you being smitten by her (among all others that you really like)...hehehehe..I just hope that she will get the best packaging come Ms World time :) I have faith....Ms HK has been having a good showing in the history of MW naman eh! *okay*

about ms canada universe:
Its Begin for me! :teehee:

[Lara_D]

http://www.theodora.com/flags/new8/trinidad_and_tobago-t.gif
More pictures of the new Miss Trinidad & Tobago Universe 2003, Faye Alibocas
http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/pageantfinal/winner.jpg
http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/aquatopia/FAYE_LG.jpg

The 1st runner up, Lisa-Marie Guevara
http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/aquatopia/LISA-MARIE_LG.jpg
http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/les%20belles/faye.jpg
http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/les%20belles/3_1.jpg
http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/aquatopia/WINNERS_lg.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Thanks for the pics ha! :up: Ang ganda talaga ni Victoria!!! Wala ako masabi!!! :whatthe:

She looks a lot like Joey Mead sa swimsuit strut shot niya. :up:

The last time Hong Kong made it in Miss World was in 1987, when Pauline Yeung made it to the Top 10.

Eventually, Pauline also made it to the Top 10 of Miss Universe 1988! It only proves maganda talaga siya! :up: :up:

GOODLUCK HONG KONG! *okay*

[Lara_D]

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/2002-11-04/top/faye1.jpg
Faye wins the crown
A 21-year-old woman who spoke about the spiritual connectedness she feels when in love is the new Miss Trinidad and Tobago/Universe.

That was the answer of Miss San Fernando, Faye Alibocas, to the final question segment in Saturday night’s pageant, which was organised by franchise-holder Caribbean Communications Network and held at the Dr Joao Havelange Centre of Excellence, Macoya.

The question was: “You will be attracted to many people over the course of your lifetime. How do you know when you have fallen in love?”

Miss Brazil, 19-year-old Leah Mari Guevara, said she knew she was in love if she couldn’t go through the course of the day without thinking of the person or talking to them.

She was judged first runner-up.

Miss Tunapuna, Magdalene Walcott, also 19, said she had to be at ease with the person and he would have to accept her for her—an answer which placed her as the second runner-up.

The majority of the crowd seemed happy with the results, with displeasure only being evident when Miss Princes Town, Joy Daniel—who had a large contingent in the left wing expressing vociferous support—was not selected among the final six.

The show began promptly at 8 p.m. with most of the guests having been seated long before that. The delegates were introduced to the audience—both live and on TV6—in an opening act that was loosely based on the HBO series, Sex and the City.

Roger George, one of two entertainers for the evening, serenaded the crowd with Brian McKnight’s “Anytime”. His presentation was, as always, close to flawless with his powerful baritone flooding the auditorium.

Laura Pierre was next, treating the guests to the track entitled “Fallin’”off of her debut album and looking good enough to go backstage and join the other delegates.

Next came the swimwear segment.

A clip had been earlier shown of the delegates discussing how many people tend to see beauty pageants as a cattle show and expressing their desire to prove that the Miss Trinidad and Tobago Universe Pageant was more about intelligence than bodies.

So it was somewhat ironic that the swimsuit segment debunked that premise to an extent.

The vision of Peter Elias, official stylist of the Miss Trinidad and Tobago Universe 2003 Pageant, sought to portray the delegates as borderline dominating femme fatales. Each contestant appeared on stage suggestively posed on a bamboo litter that was carried by four buffed, barebacked men with tassels wrapped around them like harnesses. The swimsuits were copper creations from the The Inn Collection that featured a halter back neckline that plunged past the waist and laced up to the bust.

The evening gown segment of the pageant fared much better. The segment focused on showcasing the talents of local designers such as Zad and Eastman, Claudia Pegus, Heather Jones, Warner and Adam and Jean Ramjohn

One of the delegates, Giselle Legall representing Belmont, appeared on stage in a gown of her own design.

The accent was on overt sexiness as quite a number of the delegates had gowns that were transparent with a bit of lining strategically placed to maintain propriety.

The delegates were then asked questions based on their personal bio by one of the show's two hosts, cyclist Michael Phillips.

The co-host was Leslie-Ann Wells.

Kudos to Dr Jean Campbell who, as Interview Skills Co-ordinator, was responsible for coaching the delegates to speak “on camera”. They appeared, for the most part, calm and confident and answered their questions without hesitation and coherently.

After another performance by George, the six semi-finalists were named: Alibocas, Guevara, Walcott, Miss Belmont Giselle Legall, Miss St Augustine Donna Pierre, and Miss Woodbrook Raenika Belleville.

Each delegate was then asked another round of questions to whittle it down to three finalists.

Each delegate answered her question flawlessly with only Alibocas fumbling a bit on her answer to the question whether she thought it was necessary to understand the foreign language lyrics of some classical music. But she quickly made up for that by singing an Italian aria that stunned the audience.

In an interview with the Express after the pageant, the three finalists appeared happy that it was all over.

Asked what was the first thing they were going to do, Guevara exclaimed, “Take off my shoes and sleep for a week!”

Walcott said she couldn’t wait to move on with her life and start doing what she loved, singing parang with her group, which she had been forced to put on hold due to her schedule for the show.

Alibocas, who had not worked for the last two months due to her hectic schedule, said she would have to call her clients and tell them she would not be available for another 12 months.

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/2002-11-04/top/faye2.jpg
http://www.guardian.co.tt/newqueens.jpg

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PAGEANT FASHION :D

Renowned Trini catwalk fashion designer Peter Elias will be in charge of Miss TNT for Miss Universe 2003 Faye Alibocas' wardrobe for Panama in May.

Peter has earlier designed evening gowns for Alexia Charlerie and Nasma Mohammed... :up:
http://www.triniscene.com/fashion/gallery/pelias/images/P1010264.jpg

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http://www.theodora.com/flags/new6/colombia-t.gif

See the Colombianas vying for Señorita Colombia in swimsuits

Atlántico
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/Reinas/fotos/2002/Galerias/TrajeBano/ATLANTICO.jpg

Cundinamarca
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/Reinas/fotos/2002/Galerias/TrajeBano/CUNDINAMARCA.jpg

Valle
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/Reinas/fotos/2002/Galerias/TrajeBano/VALLE.jpg

Click here:
Señorita Colombia (http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/reinas/galerias/2002/TrajeBano.htm)

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Iceland returns to Miss Universe after 5 years.

Manuela Ósk Harðardóttir
http://www.missiceland.is/miss-winner.jpg
http://www.missiceland.is/miss-winner1.jpg
http://www.missiceland.is/miss-winners.jpg

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images5/scandinaviagroup.jpg
Here she is competing for Miss Scandanavia 2002, second girl from the left.

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Latest shot of Vanessa Careira, Miss South Africa 2002.
http://www.carpediem.co.za/finesse/graphics/f-nov2002_buiteblad.jpg

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http://www.theodora.com/flags/new5/jamaica-t.gif
The two gowns Miss Jamaica World would be choosing from for the final night. Desgined by Uzuri.
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20021104/ent/Images/MsJaWardrobeV20021102WS.JPG
The white gown that Miss Jamaica World 2002 Danielle Ohayon might be wearing on coronation night of the 'Miss World' competition in Nigeria

http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20021104/ent/Images/MsJaWardrobeT20021102WS.JPG
The salmon-coloured gown, one of two which Miss Jamaica World Danielle Ohayon will choose from for coronation night.

Uzuri was also in charged of Miss Jamaica Universe 2002 Sanja Huges' wardrobe.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/images/20020606T000000-0500_26647_OBS_PULSE_VERY_PROUD_OF__MISS_JAMAICA_UNIVERSE_1.jpg

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Another girl given a make over, Miss Angola World Rosa Muginga Muxito.
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/94.jpg

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JENSIE_G: Pageant season is around the corner! Would you know if Verns Buckley is being convinced by pageant organizers to join Binibini? May mga napupusuan ka bang sumali?

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THE ROAD TO MISS USA 2003 :D

Sarah Cahill was crowned Miss Minnesota USA 2003 a while ago in Minneapolis. She earlier represented her state during Miss Teen USA 1996.
http://www.pageant.net/teenusa96/images/sc400m.jpg http://minnesota.missusa.com/images/contestants2002/Miss/cahill_sarah.jpg

She will now compete in Miss USA 2003 set for March next year in Gary, Indiana.

Let's all see if Sarah can duplicate or surpass Lanore Van Buren's 3rd runner-up placement in Miss USA last March! :up:

GOODLUCK MINNESOTA! *okay*

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Latest shot of...

Miss Universe Curacao 2002
Ayanette Mary Ann Statia

Here she is with the outgoing Miss Teenage Curacao and this year's Miss Teenage Curacao delegates... :D
http://www.caribpics.com/images/Cybeco/2003/Miss%20Teenage/miss%20teenage%20group.jpg

October 26 marked the deadline of submission of entries for the Miss Universe Curacao 2003 pageant.

The coronation night is set for December 18, 2002.

:D

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One of the clothes Miss Hong Kong World would have to wear in Abuja. Not sure yet if this would be her gown.
http://www.orientaldaily.com.hk/photo/20021104/ent/1104enew22p1.gif:ayaw:

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MISS USA 2003 UPDATE :D
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant775/pageant775_image1.jpg

So far, there are already 23 delegates for Indiana...

ALABAMA Michelle Arnette (Miss America 2001 contestant)
ARKANSAS Taylor Carlisle
CALIFORNIA Candace Marie Sanders (Miss Tennessee USA 1st RU 2001, 2002)
COLORADO Erin Caperton MacGregor (Miss America 1999 contestant)
FLORIDA Carrie Anne Mehwa
GEORGIA Erin Haney (Miss Georgia USA 2002 contestant)
HAWAII Alicia Malia Michioka (Miss World Hawaii 2001 semi-finalist)
IDAHO Lana Wright (Miss Texas USA 2002 semi-finalist)
INDIANA Tashina Kastigar (Miss Teen USA 1998 contestant)
LOUISIANA Brittney Rogers
MINNESOTA Sarah Cahill (Miss Teen USA 1996 contestant)
MISSISSIPPI Allison Bloodworth (Miss Teen USA 1999 contestant)
MISSOURI Tara Bollinger (Miss Missouri America 2002 contestant)
MONTANA Megan Monroe
NEBRASKA Jessica Perea
NORTH CAROLINA Kristen Luneberg (Miss Teen USA 1998 contestant)
NORTH DAKOTA Samantha Edwards
RHODE ISLAND Krisily Kennedy
TENNESSEE Beth Hood (Miss America 2000 contestant)
TEXAS Claudia Nicole O'Brian (Miss Teen USA 2000 1st RU)
VERMONT Jennifer Ripley (Miss Teen USA 1999 contestant)
WISCONSIN Judith Eckerle (Miss Wisconsin USA 2002 4th RU)
WYOMING Jamie Gorman

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

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The last best Argentinian representative in Miss Universe... :D

Marcela Brane... She competed in MU98... :up:
http://www.aquimodelos.com/media/contenido/publico/portafolios/ellas/mb02092002/light/86R48846.JPG

The Miss Universe Argentina 2003 pageant is set for December 2002. :D

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FORMER MISS UNIVERSES
Wendy Fitzwilliam, Denise Quiñones & Oxana Fedorova
with Carla Tricoli, Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Wendy_Denise_Oxana_Carla.jpg

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Another shot of...

Miss Trinidad & Tobago for Miss Universe 2003
Faye Alibocas
21 years old
5 feet 9 inches

http://trinidadexpress.com/2002-08-18/expresswoman/A%20day/faye1.jpg

She's part African, Indian, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese... :D

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Miss Argentina 1998's official portrait shot.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/argentina/argentina_image1.jpg

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Recent shots of Miss Barbados Universe contestants
http://www.missbarbadosuniverse.com/Gallery/Resized/group.jpg
Miss Barbados Universe Delegates Yomi Mapp, Lia Gajadhar, Tracee Gibson,Simone Lewis and Kerrie King.

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Makeover shots of Miss World T&T 2002 Janelle Rajnauth for Nigeria... :D

http://www.homeviewtnt.com/missworldtt/images/janelle_1.gif http://www.homeviewtnt.com/missworldtt/images/janelle_2.gif

Frankly speaking, I don't see any "makeover" at all... Those thunder thighs and that poor evening gown choice spell

D-I-S-A-S-T-E-R

for Trinidad & Tobago... :down:

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A super rare shot of Miss Universe 1997 Brooke Mahealani Lee during her farewell walk... :D

Stunning black Tahitian pearl necklace by renowned Hawaiian jeweller Steven Lee... :up:
http://www.stevenlee.net/images/brooke2.jpg

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Kudos to Greg Bunton for the awesome lighting set and design for Miss Universe 2002! :cheerleader:

Performance by Marc Anthony...
http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/MsUniv02_1a.JPG

The Opening Number...
http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/MsUniv02_16a.JPG

Announcement of the Top 10 delegates...
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Miss South Africa competes during the Evening Gown Competition of the Live Telecast...
http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/MsUniv02_20a.JPG

During the rehearsal...
http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/MsUniv02_5c.JPG

The 75 delegates in their evening gowns...
http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/MsUniv02_6a.JPG

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Greg Bunton was also responsible for the lighting of Miss Universe 2001... :handsdown:

Opening Number...
http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/Ms_Univ_2001_FullStage1b.jpg

Shortly before the Evening Gown Competition of the Live Telecast...
http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/Ms_Univ_2001_FullStage6.jpg

During Ricky Martin's 2nd performance...
http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/Ms_Univ_2001_FullStage3.jpg

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The Miss Universe 1999 stage lightining by none other than... Greg Bunton again... :whatthe:

http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/Full_Stage_2.jpg

http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/missuniv2.jpg

http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/missuniv3.jpg

http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/Full_Stage_1_Croped.jpg

http://www.dpi-ld.com/Brunton/Images/Full_Stage_3.jpg

:D

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FORMER MISS UNIVERSE FLIES HOME TO GET MARRIED

November 2

The "prince" may have been a little out of shape and not that young, but for Porntip Nakhirunkanok yesterday at the beginning of her elegant wedding ceremony, Herb Simon was the man to cap her real-life fairytale. "For four years he pursued me, and for four years I tried to run away," the former Miss Universe said. "But finally I stopped to wonder why I tried to run away from the best man I had ever found. And here we are."

The American billionaire, 57, meanwhile, seemed to enjoy the frenetic activities of a Thai-style wedding, which began with a khan mak (traditional offerings to the bride's family) procession from the Peninsula Bangkok Hotel across the Chao Phya River to the Oriental Hotel's pier. "It's a fascinating ceremony, and my brother and sister-in-law also loved it, although it's a little bit too warm with all these traditional costumes," said the smiling groom.

The Hae Khan Mak promptly began at the appointed time with Thai national artist Chinnakorn Klailard yodelling and leading the way to The Oriental Hotel, where |the bride was waiting. Simon, accompanied by his brother Fred and his wife, had to pass through "silver and golden gates" guarded by close friends and relatives of the bride. After paying "tolls", averaging Bt500 in each envelope, they were allowed through. Throughout the proceedings, Bangkok Governor Samak Sundaravej, who represented the bride's family, explained the meaning of each step to Simon.

At the Author's Lounge, Pornthip sashayed down the stairs with her mother. She looked radiant in a cream-coloured Thai dress with golden thread. Looking younger than his years, Simon wore a white Thai silk praratchatan (a traditional formal Thai costume for men). Among the guests was Thailand's first Miss Universe, Apsara Hongsakula. Others included Payap and Poruethai Shinawatra, Rasri Bualert, Chitra Techapaibul and Lawan Chooprasert.

As with most celebrity events there are bound to be a few glitches. This one was no different. When it was time for the couple to unveil the sinsod (offerings), members of the press started clamouring for a closer look, despite the emcee's pleas to make room for the bride and groom, who looked rather overwhelmed. Samak, in his usual gruff manner, screamed for all to hear at the press to back off, his demeanour rather out of context at a solemn wedding ceremony.

The Khan Mak contained cash worth Bt9.99 million (nine being believed to be an auspicious number in Thailand), nine gold bars of five baht weight each and Bt60 million worth of jewellery. A US$10-million (Bt430-million) house in an exclusive Los Angeles area was earlier presented to Pui by Simon. The wedding ring was a nine-carat diamond by Harry Winston, known as jeweller to the rich and famous. The groom received a simple wedding band from his bride.

Later, 50 young men and women dressed in beautiful gold Thai costumes surrounded the couple. The result was a dramatic picture of the bride and groom amid a sea of gold. As souvenirs, the members of the press were presented with boxes each containing a rose made of sugar. As is customary, the couple made merit by releasing 35 kilorams of eels, nine large turtles and one tapap nam (soft shelled turtle) into the Chao Phya River. Pui's mother Dawan made a wish for the couple to have a good and happy life together.

The press later enjoyed a buffet lunch at the Jintala restaurant at the Peninsula Hotel. The couple and their guests had their lunch at Jester's, also at the Peninsula. The event may have been a solemn one, but it had its light-hearted moments too. When one of the reporters asked Pui if she was ready to start a family she answered laughingly: "Definitely, but I have to get Herb to start practising." When Simon was asked why he had finally decided to get married he answered: "I've been chasing her for almost four years until finally she stopped running."

Cora Sukhynaga, THE NATION

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THE ROAD TO MISS USA 2003 :D

Rachael Kay Rubeck was crowned Miss New Hampshire USA 2003 the other night in Merrimack.

She will represent her state in Miss USA 2003 set for March next year in Gary, Indiana.

The last time New Hampshire made it in Miss USA was in 2000, when Bridget Jane Vezina placed 2nd overall to Tennessee's Lynnette Cole.

Let's all see how Rachael will do come March. :up:

GOODLUCK NEW HAMPSHIRE! *okay*

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MISS USA 2003 UPDATE :D
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant775/pageant775_image1.jpg

So far, there are already 25 delegates for Indiana...

ALABAMA Michelle Arnette (Miss America 2001 contestant)
ARKANSAS Taylor Carlisle
CALIFORNIA Candace Marie Sanders (Miss Tennessee USA 1st RU 2001, 2002)
COLORADO Erin Caperton MacGregor (Miss America 1999 contestant)
FLORIDA Carrie Anne Mehwa
GEORGIA Erin Haney (Miss Georgia USA 2002 contestant)
HAWAII Alicia Malia Michioka (Miss World Hawaii 2001 semi-finalist)
IDAHO Lana Wright (Miss Texas USA 2002 semi-finalist)
INDIANA Tashina Kastigar (Miss Teen USA 1998 contestant)
LOUISIANA Brittney Rogers
MINNESOTA Sarah Cahill (Miss Teen USA 1996 contestant)
MISSISSIPPI Allison Bloodworth (Miss Teen USA 1999 contestant)
MISSOURI Tara Bollinger (Miss Missouri America 2002 contestant)
MONTANA Megan Monroe
NEBRASKA Jessica Perea
NEW HAMPSHIRE Rachael Kay Rubeck
NEW JERSEY Vanessa Elise Baker
NORTH CAROLINA Kristen Luneberg (Miss Teen USA 1998 contestant)
NORTH DAKOTA Samantha Edwards (Miss North Dakota USA 2002 1st RU)
RHODE ISLAND Krisily Kennedy
TENNESSEE Beth Hood (Miss America 2000 contestant)
TEXAS Claudia Nicole O'Brian (Miss Teen USA 2000 1st RU)
VERMONT Jennifer Ripley (Miss Teen USA 1999 contestant)
WISCONSIN Judith Eckerle (Miss Wisconsin USA 2002 4th RU)
WYOMING Jamie Gorman

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

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A new concept is introduced for the first time this year to select Miss South Africa 2002. Read on... :up:

'REALITY' MISS SOUTH AFRICA

[Cape Town] - Taking its cue from the success of reality TV, this year’s Miss South Africa pageant will open the entire judging and selection process to public scrutiny.

Similar to the Idols judging process cameras will follow the every move of three soon-to-be-appointed judges through the ten-day casting process watching them make their selections and capturing their opinions.

The format and style of the pageant will give us the opportunity to get to know Miss South Africa and what she is about.
There are more television productions, five in all, as well as profile broadcasts of the finalists. The finale will feature 12 finalists as opposed to the usual 16 in previous years.

More shows mean that the viewers have more opportunity to get to know the contestants. It also means that the contestants get more time to have their say.

Interactivity is another key aspect. In addition to the Miss Congeniality competition, there is a most beautiful legs competition -and a Viewers’ Choice competition, which will be voted for by the public.

According to organisers, the aim of all this “reality” is, “to create a very real, sexy street-smart winner who is representative of today’s South Africa”. Watch the press for more details.

SOURCE: World Online Tiscali (http://www.worldonline.co.za/Fash/Fash_center_Realit.524290.html)

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Never before seen shots of Miss Universe 2002 delegates
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/ReportajesGraficos/fotos/missuniverso/f05.jpghttp://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/ReportajesGraficos/fotos/missuniverso/f07.jpg
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/ReportajesGraficos/fotos/missuniverso/f06.jpg
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/ReportajesGraficos/fotos/missuniverso/f08.jpg
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/ReportajesGraficos/fotos/missuniverso/f09.jpg

Miss Bahamas did have a beautiful gown. Too bad she did not wear during the Prelims.
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/ReportajesGraficos/fotos/missuniverso/coronacion/IslasVirgenes.jpg
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/ReportajesGraficos/fotos/missuniverso/coronacion/India.jpg
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/ReportajesGraficos/fotos/missuniverso/coronacion/TrinidadTobago.jpg
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/ReportajesGraficos/fotos/missuniverso/coronacion/Venezuela.jpg
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/ReportajesGraficos/fotos/missuniverso/trajetipico/f07.jpg

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Lara_D: Floral designs are "in", eh? :D

Aside from Nadia, Vanessa Mendoza and Nasma Mohammed also wore gowns with floral designs and themes... :up:
http://www.elcolombiano.com.co/proyectos/ReportajesGraficos/fotos/missuniverso/coronacion/IslasVirgenes.jpg

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Here is a shot of Louise Lakin of Middlesex. :D

She's the last woman to represent Great Britain in Miss Universe. She competed in Nicosia, Cyprus during MU2000.
http://www.misstourism.net/missgreatbritain/jFinalists2002/FrankThompson/images/002.jpg

How I wish Great Britain could return to Miss Universe one day... *sigh*

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http://www.theodora.com/flags/new4/panama-t.gif
Justine's Official Homecoming in Panama
http://www.prensa.com/hoy/portada/146261.jpg
http://www.elsiglo.com/ediciones/04noviembre02/imagen/Contra-Justine.gif

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A rare shot of Justine Lissette Pasek Patiño minutes after she was crowned Señorita Panama Universo 2001. :D

http://mensual.prensa.com/mensual/contenido/2001/09/01/hoy/revista/1_2b10z_tif.jpg

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I am definitely sticking to...

Señorita Valle 2002
Gina Paola Arango Lemos

http://eltiempo.terra.com.co/REVISTAS/alo/2002-11-01/IMAGEN/IMAGEN-187929-1.jpg

AGE: 21 years old
HEIGHT: 5 feet 8 inches
BIRTHDATE: March 17, 1981
DAD: Fabio Arango
MOM: Rosa Patricia Lemos
SIBLINGS: Monica, Yuli and Oscar

If she wins Señorita Colombia 2002 on Monday next week, she will be the 7th from the Department of Valle to bag the coveted crown. :up:

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OMG! :whatthe: :wow: :*)

She looks a lot like Diana Nogueira!!! :whatthe:
http://us.ent4.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/fox_searchlight/woman_on_top/penelope_cruz/woman3.jpg

Gwabe, ang ganda... :loveeyes:

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Latest shots of two beautiful puertorriqueñas... :D

Denise Quiñones
http://bellezanacional.com/images/catwalk029.JPG

Carla Tricoli
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant780/pageant780_image1.jpg

:D

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Here's an old but interesting article... Read on... :D

Most Countries Skipping Miss Universe Pageant

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - There will be no Miss Great Britain, no Miss Kenya, no Miss Nepal and no Miss Cuba when contestants compete on Friday for the title of Miss Universe.

The reasons these and other countries didn't send contestants ranged from political instability to philosophical objections and from glitches in organizing dnational pageants to simply a lack of interest, AP reported.

More than half of the world's countries will be missing. Though the United Nations has 189 member states, there are only 77 contestants this year at the Puerto Rican pageant, down slightly from the 79 who competed last year in Cyprus, and the 84 who participated in Trinidad and Tobago in 1999.

Australia fielded a contestant last year, but this year the organizer in Sydney, Jim Davie, turned down a license to hold a national pageant. He said potential sponsors saw it as ``out of touch with a modern society.''

"The Australian media has largely ignored the event, which has made fund-raising to cover costs impossible. Interest among contestants has also declined,'' he said.

Britain participated last year, but the national director was unable to hold a pageant this year. "I guess he couldn't get it together,'' said Annette Cammer, Miss Universe's director of international pageants.

Cuba doesn't participate because the New York-based Miss Universe Organization excludes countries that don't have diplomatic relations with the United States, Cammer said.

Haiti isn't fielding a contestant because no promoter has taken an interest, "probably because of the difficult economic situation we are in,'' said Culture and Communication Minister Guy Paul.

In many Arab countries of the Middle East, beauty pageants simply aren't considered acceptable. In Saudi Arabia and Iran, it's unthinkable for women to leave home without being covered head-to-toe, let alone parade around in bikinis.

From Africa, seven countries are represented. Those missing include nations that have faced extreme poverty and war - such as Congo, Burundi and Somalia.

Miss Mozambique didn't come because the local affiliate wouldn't pay for her mother to travel with her, contest organizers said.

***Sayang naman... :depressed: So I'm automatically assuming na once Cuba establishes diplomatic ties with the US, then it would field a delegate to Miss Universe. Sayang din yung Haiti... Porket wala lang may interest na mag-promote nito'y wala na rin sila... Howell... :(

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MISS UNIVERSE 2003 UPDATE :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant774/pageant774_image3.jpg

So far, there are already 26 delegates for Panama...

ALGERIA Ferrudja Nat-yeraten
ARUBA Malayka Rasmijn
BOLIVIA Irene Aguilera Vargas (Reina Sudamerica 2002 contestant)
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Bethsaida Smith
CAMEROON Diane Ngo Mouaha
COOK ISLANDS Donna Tuara (Miss South Pacific 2002 contestant)
CYPRUS Ivi Lazarou
CZECH REPUBLIC Katerina Smrzova
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Amelia Laisha Vega Polanco
EGYPT Ingie Fou'ad Nour
ICELAND Manuela Osk Hagardottir* (Miss Scandinavia 2003 1st RU)
INDONESIA Melanie Putria Dewita Sari
IRELAND Lesley Flood
ITALY Silvia Ceccon
KOREA Na Na Geum
MAURITIUS Marie-Aimee Bergicourt (Miss World 2003 contestant)
MEXICO Marisol Gonzales Casas
NAMIBIA Ndapewa Alfons (Miss World 2002 contestant)
PANAMA Stephanie de Roux
POLAND Marta Matyjasik (Miss World 2002 contestant)
PUERTO RICO Carla Tricoli Rodriguez
RUSSIA Svetlana Korolyova
SWITZERLAND Nadine Vinzens
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Faye Alibocas
VENEZUELA Mariangel Ruiz Torrealba
YUGOSLAVIA Sanja Papic

*Manuela Osk Hagardottir was crowned Ungfru Miss Island 2002 last May. She was originally set to represent Iceland in Miss International 2002 last October in Japan. For some unknown reasons, she did not compete in the said pageant. She represented her country in Miss Scandinavia 2003 last November 2 in Helsinki, Finland. Manuela's participation in Panama next year marks Iceland's comeback in Miss Universe after a 6-year absence.

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

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BREAKING NEWS

Marna Haugen of Norway (center) was crowned Miss Scandinavia 2003 last Sunday night in Helsinki, Finland.
http://www.pageantopolis.com/Sk_2003_Top3.jpg

1st runner-up was Manuela Osk Hagardottir of Iceland (right). 2nd runner-up was Kaisa Jaako of Finland (left).

Manuela will also represent Iceland in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year in Panama City, Panama.

The last Miss Scandinavian alumna who did well in Miss Universe was Lola Odusoga of Finland. She was MU96 2nd RU and Miss Scandianavia 1997 as well. :D

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Guess who's performing in Miss World 2002... :D :D

No cheating ha! :no:
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant780/pageant780_image2.jpg

Malalaman niyo naman sa mata pa lang eh... :D

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Latest shots of Miss Universe Justine Pasek in Panama City, Panama... :D

The 22-year old beauty is in town to mark her country's 99th anniversary of separation from Colombia.
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/021105levis1_lr.jpg

Justine gets emotional... I believe it's the very first time I saw her become emotional... :whatthe:
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant780/pageant780_image3.jpg
http://www.elsiglo.com/ediciones/05noviembre02/imagen/abanderada.gif

Proudly carrying the flag, Justine joins the parade...
http://www.elsiglo.com/ediciones/05noviembre02/imagen/pag2%232.gif

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A shot of Donna Tuara (center) and her court, moments after bagging the Miss Cook Islands 2002 crown last May in Raratonga.
http://www.cinews.co.ck/images/Miss%20CI/MissCIwinners.jpg

:D

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Latest shots of Miss Cook Islands Donna Tuara! :whatthe:
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Now, that is what I call a makeover! :up:

Donna is currently representing the Cook Islands in the Miss South Pacific 2002 pageant held at her hometown of Raratonga.

She will also compete in Miss Universe 2003.

However, should she win the Miss South Pacific 2002 crown on November 29, Thursday, her first runner-up in the Miss Cook Islands 2002 pageant will compete in Panama next year.

:D

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CROSSOVER BEAUTY :*)

Shots of 20-year old Marta Matyjasik moments after winning Miss Polonia 2002 last October 12.
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Marta is set to represent Poland in Miss World 2002 and Miss Universe 2003. :D

GOODLUCK POLAND! *okay*

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Señorita Colombia 2000 Memories :D

The official shot of Andrea Maria Noceti Gomez during the Señorita Colombia 2000 pageant held in Cartagena. She was that year's hometown queen. :)

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (A more updated list!) :bookish:

Just to remind you of important pageant coronation dates... :)

November 9, Saturday
Miss District of Columbia USA 2003
Miss Michigan USA 2003
Miss South Carolina USA 2003

November 10, Sunday
Miss Washington USA 2003

November 11, Monday
Señorita Colombia 2002

November 15, Friday
Reina Sudamerica 2002

November 16, Saturday
Miss Virginia USA 2003

November 17, Sunday
Miss West Virginia USA 2003

November 23, Saturday
Miss Nevada USA 2003
Miss Ohio USA 2003

November 24, Sunday
Miss Delaware USA 2003
Miss Illinois USA 2003

November 29, Friday
Miss Belgie 2003
Miss Connecticut USA 2003
Miss South Pacific 2002

November 30, Saturday
Miss Asia Pacific 2002

December 1, Sunday
Miss Kansas USA 2003
Miss Maine USA 2003
Miss New York USA 2003
Miss Pennsylvania USA 2003
Miss South Dakota USA 2003

December 7, Saturday
Miss World 2002

December 8, Sunday
Miss Barbados Universe 2003
Miss Oklahoma USA 2003
Miss South Africa 2002

December 14, Saturday
Miss France 2003

December 18, Wednesday
Miss Universe Curacao 2003

December 28, Saturday
Miss Europe 2002

January 16, Thursday
Miss Deutschland 2003

January 24, Friday
Femina Miss India 2003

January 25, Saturday
Miss Universe Canada 2003

Pageants with still unconfirmed coronation dates:

November 2002
Miss Angola 2003
Miss Portugal 2002

December 2002
Miss Universe Argentina 2003
Miss Madagascar 2002

Early 2003
Miss Cayman Islands 2002
Miss Lebanon 2002

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

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Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Guess who's performing in Miss World 2002... Malalaman niyo naman sa mata pa lang eh... :D


Unfortunately, hindi ko alam...:shrug: Ummm..Enrique Iglesias?!? :confused3: :belat:

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Another shot of Justine with the President of the Republic.
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cathybee: Baka tomorrow ko na lang i-reveal para mas may suspense. :glee:

Lara_D: Wow! :wow: Pareho pa ang kulay ng suot ni Justine at nung Panamanian President! :up:

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Miss Namibia is mobile.

Lucious beauty, Ndapewa Alfons, got her driver's license recently. She can now drive her own car, a sparkling 1.3 Toyota Tazz given to her by Pupkewitz Toyota, one of the main sponsoring companies of the Miss Namibia pageant.
23-year-old Ndapewa collected her car about three weeks ago but she still had to get a driver's license. This she solved by passing out last week. In future, whenever the blue Tazz is spotted, everybody will know who is inside. :D
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Another shot of Ndapewa...
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Ndapewa is 23 years old and stands 5 feet 11 inches. She will compete in Miss World 2002 and Miss Universe 2003.

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Maganda ang batch ng winners ng Miss Korea 2002 pageant last May... :up:

Youn-ju Ghi (rightmost) made it to the Top 12 of Miss International last September in Japan. She also won Best In National Costume. How will Yoo-Kyung Chang (leftmost) do in Nigeria?
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Here's Miss Korea Universe 2002 Na Na Geum. She will compete in Panama next year for Miss Universe 2003.
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GOODLUCK KOREA! *okay*

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A shot of some of the Putri Indonesia 2002 finalists during the pageant held last July... Hmmm... Tumaas ang quality ng pageant contestants sa Indonesia ah! :whatthe: We've seen worse...
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Latest shot of 20-year old Putri Indonesia 2002 Melanie Putria Dewita Sari during a fashion show.
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Melanie is 20 years old and stands 5 feet 6 inches.

Indonesia's participation in MU2003 marks its comeback after a 7-year absence.

GOODLUCK INDONESIA! *okay*

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I still could not stop raving about what a beauty Justine Pasek truly is... :lovesigh:

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This shot was taken by MUO official photographer Fadil Berisha... :handsdown:

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THE ROAD TO MISS USA 2003 :D

Who will represent South Carolina in Indiana?

The coronation of Miss South Carolina USA 2003 is on Saturday night.

Here's my bet to win...

Hannah Grooms- She earlier represented the state in Miss Teen USA 1999.
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To view the rest of the 30 official delegates, kindly click on the Miss South Carolina USA 2003 official website (http://www.misssouthcarolinausa.com/sc/contestants.html). :up:

:D

*** SOUTH CAROLINA is a very successful state. Of USA's 7 Miss Universe winners, 2 have come from this state. They are Miriam Stevenson and Shawn Weatherly.

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In commemoration of the thread's

17,000 views... :cheerleader:

Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez and her official Miss World '93 Second Princess crown... :*)
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:D

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Denise's latest shot
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Latest shots of Shruti Sharma
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Wu Ying Na, Miss China WORLD competing in the Southern China District Prelims

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More Wu Ying Na pix!

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What I noticed with Señorita Colombia Pageant is that its so festive! It seems the pageant is really a big event back in that country!

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More pix from the Señorita Colombia Pageant Activities!

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Thanx for a wonderful year, Vanessa! Good luck!

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Wow! :whatthe:

All-Star cast ah... :up: This was taken during the Rainforest Gala 2002 held in Houston, Texas last Saturday...

L-R Miss Teen USA 2002 Vanessa Semrow, Miss Nicaragua Mundo 2002 Hazel Calderon, Miss Universe 2002 Justine Pasek, Señorita Bolivia Universo 2002 Irene Aguilera and Miss USA 2002 Shauntay Hinton
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More shots from the Rainforest Gala 2002... :D

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This event strongly reminded me of Pasarela 2001 held in Bayamon months prior to the Miss Universe 2001 pageant. :D

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Latest shot of...

Miss Mundo Puerto Rico 2002
Cassandra Polo Barrios
19 years old
5 feet 10 inches

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She really reminds me of Mariah Carey. :glee:

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Latest shot of Mexico's reigning queens...

Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2002 Marisol Gonzales (left) and Nuestra Belleza Mexico Mundo 2002 Blanca Zumarraga (right). :D
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-Marisol will see action in Miss Universe 2003.
-Blanca will compete in Miss World 2002.

GOODLUCK MEXICO! *okay*

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Wow! :whatthe: Look who just got hitched! :D

Miss Universe 1988
Porntip Nakhirunkanok
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The "prince" may have been a little out of shape and not that young, but for Porntip Nakhirunkanok yesterday at the beginning of her elegant wedding ceremony, Herb Simon was the man to cap her real-life fairytale. "For four years he pursued me, and for four years I tried to run away," the former Miss Universe said. "But finally I stopped to wonder why I tried to run away from the best man I had ever found. And here we are."

The American billionaire, 57, meanwhile, seemed to enjoy the frenetic activities of a Thai-style wedding, which began with a khan mak (traditional offerings to the bride's family) procession from the Peninsula Bangkok Hotel across the Chao Phya River to the Oriental Hotel's pier. "It's a fascinating ceremony, and my brother and sister-in-law also loved it, although it's a little bit too warm with all these traditional costumes," said the smiling groom.

The Hae Khan Mak promptly began at the appointed time with Thai national artist Chinnakorn Klailard yodelling and leading the way to The Oriental Hotel, where |the bride was waiting. Simon, accompanied by his brother Fred and his wife, had to pass through "silver and golden gates" guarded by close friends and relatives of the bride. After paying "tolls", averaging Bt500 in each envelope, they were allowed through. Throughout the proceedings, Bangkok Governor Samak Sundaravej, who represented the bride's family, explained the meaning of each step to Simon.

At the Author's Lounge, Pornthip sashayed down the stairs with her mother. She looked radiant in a cream-coloured Thai dress with golden thread. Looking younger than his years, Simon wore a white Thai silk praratchatan (a traditional formal Thai costume for men). Among the guests was Thailand's first Miss Universe, Apsara Hongsakula. Others included Payap and Poruethai Shinawatra, Rasri Bualert, Chitra Techapaibul and Lawan Chooprasert.

As with most celebrity events there are bound to be a few glitches. This one was no different. When it was time for the couple to unveil the sinsod (offerings), members of the press started clamouring for a closer look, despite the emcee's pleas to make room for the bride and groom, who looked rather overwhelmed. Samak, in his usual gruff manner, screamed for all to hear at the press to back off, his demeanour rather out of context at a solemn wedding ceremony.

The Khan Mak contained cash worth Bt9.99 million (nine being believed to be an auspicious number in Thailand), nine gold bars of five baht weight each and Bt60 million worth of jewellery. A US$10-million (Bt430-million) house in an exclusive Los Angeles area was earlier presented to Pui by Simon. The wedding ring was a nine-carat diamond by Harry Winston, known as jeweller to the rich and famous. The groom received a simple wedding band from his bride.

Later, 50 young men and women dressed in beautiful gold Thai costumes surrounded the couple. The result was a dramatic picture of the bride and groom amid a sea of gold. As souvenirs, the members of the press were presented with boxes each containing a rose made of sugar. As is customary, the couple made merit by releasing 35 kilorams of eels, nine large turtles and one tapap nam (soft shelled turtle) into the Chao Phya River. Pui's mother Dawan made a wish for the couple to have a good and happy life together.

The press later enjoyed a buffet lunch at the Jintala restaurant at the Peninsula Hotel. The couple and their guests had their lunch at Jester's, also at the Peninsula. The event may have been a solemn one, but it had its light-hearted moments too. When one of the reporters asked Pui if she was ready to start a family she answered laughingly: "Definitely, but I have to get Herb to start practising." When Simon was asked why he had finally decided to get married he answered: "I've been chasing her for almost four years until finally she stopped running." Cora Sukhynaga, THE NATION

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Miss Ireland 2002 court

20-year old Lesley Flood (2nd from left) will represent Ireland in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year in Panama City, Panama. IMHO, she's a very sophisticated and charming lady! It's about time Ireland gets some recognition in Miss Universe!
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18-year old Daniella Luan was crowned Miss England 2002 last September 26. She will compete in Miss World 2002 set for December 7th in Abuja, Nigeria. :D
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All I can saw is WOW! :whatthe:
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GOODLUCK ENGLAND! *okay*

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Guys, I wanna share this... I know it's old na... :D

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It's an interview of AMACU's official school publication kay Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2002 Karen Loren Agustin shortly after she won the national title last March.

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When I saw her that night on the television, crowned with the prestigious beauty title of Binibining Pilipinas Universe, I told myself that I should be the first one to have an interview with her. Luckily, my wish was granted. Just two days after the coronation night, I saw her once again. She was walking along the catwalk like she used to do, wearing that perfect smile and with the same confidence that made her way rise from obscurity to be a beauty queen. She must be the most talked about girl in the campus so far, so why are we going to hide her from you guys? So without further ado, we bring you Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2002 Karen Loren Medrano-Agustin to talk about her pageant experience and (what else?) about herself in her first exclusive one-on-one interview.

She’s 19 years old, born on September 23, 1982. Karen’s a junior AB Mass Com student of AMACU (of course!), stands 5 feet 7 inches, and tips the scale of 114lbs. She listens to any kind of music and loves the song “Tattooed on my Mind” and she cites the “Vampire Chronicles” as her favorite book. She has been playing the piano for 13 years and she loves running, playing table tennis and volleyball, and watching TV during her free time. One thing that I really can’t convince myself to believe until this time is that she loves to eat!

You enjoy what? I enjoy modeling. Yah, so much! But other than that I do some shows. When you saw me at the Dickie’s show (CAS Day presentation during the AMA Foundation Day celebration last November, remember?) I was just staring to be a model then and so it goes.

What is your beauty secret? Oh my gosh! (laughs) I sleep a lot. I eat a lot. You really have to sleep a lot. Probably that’s the secret and I don’t put anything on my face. Nothing. It’s just, after you put make up, you’ll have to wash your face. You have to clean it. Kaya kahit yung tipong antok na antok ka na, ‘yung pag-splash mo magigising ka uli pero okay lang basta you’ll have to remove everything, remove all of them.

Mr. Right must be… Very understanding; especially with my schedule. Very supportive, and very loving. That’s it. Three things I’m looking for a guy.

What was your unforgettable experience from the pageant? Eating. (laughs) I was the pinakamatakaw in the entire pageant. (laughs) Yah! Seriously! Kala ninyo hindi? Kasi lahat nagtatanong ng “Karen, do you even eat?”. And I say, yes a lot. I eat a lot. What’s wrong? I guess it’s my metabolism. My metabolism is really fast. As in siguro, ganito, catered usually ‘yung food eh. Lahat sila, half lang ng plate nila pero ako, magtu-two rounds pa ko nun. O di ba? (Laughs) Lalong-lalo na kung gusto ko yung ulam kasi may particular ako na ulam na gustung-gusto kong kumain.

What is your favorite dish? Usually I eat a lot of meat. Actually… (pauses to think) kahit ano eh. Pero I don’t eat vegetables that much. I’m a very carnivorous person.

What did you think gave you an edge during the pageant? I don’t know. May be my poise and my gown? 'Cause the designer was really good. Ramon Esteban is my designer and he’s really good. He plays with the colors very well. The theme was a tropical splendor; its green and blue. He combined it.

How do you feel now that you’re a beauty queen? Naninibago nga ako eh. Dati hindi naman ako pinapansin dito eh, tapos ngayon, “Karen pa-picture, Karen pa-autograpgh”. Kahit nga sa street namin, when we arrived around 2 a.m. na ha. Nung dumating kami, everyone was like waving their hands to our car tapos nang bumaba ako, lahat sila may mga camera na. Sabi ko naman, okay. Alam mo I don’t want to think that I’m different. I’m still Karen. It’s just with the crowd, yes, but I want to keep the simplicity. Ayokong magbago. Medyo naninibago ako with the people around me. Kasi naman dati no one was looking at me pero maybe in time I’ll get used to it.

What can you advice your fellow students who want to achieve as much as you’ve achieved now? You have to be confident. You have to bring out the confidence in you. If you have a dream, like me, I wanted to be somebody before. I wanted to be a great model but instead I become a beauty queen. They’re different but in the same line. I can even make it as a stepping stone for my dream. In that dream, you have to go with it. Give all that effort to pursue that, never let go of those dreams and keep the confidence. Never loose that confidence. Think of God. That’s all.

Karen's winning answer during the Bb. Pilipinas 2002 Final Q&A... :up:

“To a woman, having a beauty title is very important. First of all, you’re in a position of great influence. In that, you can be a role model to everyone-- you can be a role model of independence and confidence to all women in the world.”

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Ayan ayan ayan... na-high tuloy ako... :glee: :bonkself:

Pa-post lang nito... It's Karen's cutest and most natural shot during Miss Universe 2002... :D

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Miss Universe 2002 delegates meets Miss Universe 2003 delegates during THE RAINFOREST GALA 2002

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Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia and Nicaragua- these two are not competing in Panama.

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Costa Rica, Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru Teen, Mexico, Brasil World, Panama and Peru.

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Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Colombia

Gumanda siya Miss Brazil, Joseane Oliveira
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Jaqueline Duarte Miss Paraguay 2002- if Paraguay gets the Miss U franchise back, would she be the one to go to Panama?
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Crossover recycled costumes. Miss El Salvador's costume was worn by Miss Honduras 2001 in Bayamon.

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BRITISH TELEVISION JOINS MISS WORLD BOYCOTT
By Hugh Dougherty, Ben Leapman and Jessica Hodgson, Evening Standard, 6 November 2002

British broadcasters are to snub the Miss World contest as calls grow for a complete boycott of the event.

For the first time in more than a decade the beauty pageant will not appear on British TV channels - a major blow to the Nigerian hosts, who had hoped it would transform their country's international image and attract tourists and investors. The Evening Standard revealed the boycott yesterday over the death sentence imposed for adultery on Amina Lawal by a Muslim court. After she has weaned her daughter, Wasila, the illiterate unmarried mother will be stoned to death.

Nigeria's Christian president Olusegun Obasanjo has said federal law will overturn the sentence, but is yet to invoke his power of pardon. Another two countries said they would not attend and MPs from all parties put pressure on Britain's four representatives to stay away.

In Britain, ITV2, which televised Miss World last year, has decided not to bid for rights, along with Sky and Channel 5, which have shown it in the past. A senior television source said: "Many companies would not want to get involved in an event which could be a political liability."

Miss World is not aired in Spain, and will not be aired in Panama and Austria, whose representatives are boycotting it along with competitors from Denmark, Switzerland, South Africa and Costa Rica. Misses England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all refused to join the protest. Julia Morley, director of Miss World and widow of founder Eric Morley, said: "The president has said federal law will not let it happen. We are still going to demonstrate our disgust at the fact that they can consider this execution. It is much more effective than staying away because we are not turning our back on Nigeria."

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And the tradition continues...

Some of the girls trying on the Miss Colombia crown
Atlantico
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Valle
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Another shot of...

Miss Paraguay 2002
Jaqueline Duarte

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Jaqueline earlier represented her country at the Miss Mesoamerica International 2002 pageant held in Texas last August. She made it to the Top 11.

She won the Best National Costume Award.
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How I wish she could be sent to Panama for Miss Universe 2003. *sigh*

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THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

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The Miss Rio Grande do Sul 2003 pageant takes place later this month.

Here are 6 candidates and the municipalities they are representing...

-Laura Zanderlan (Bage)
-Suzana Rossi (Campo Bom)
-Joice Entz (Carazinho)
-Patricia Braun (Dois Irmaos)
-Aline Paz (Dom Pedrito)
-Jenifer Correa (Horizontina)

55 candidates are participating in this year's state pageant.

The winner will represent the state in the Miss Brasil 2003 http://www.theodora.com/flags/br-t.gif pageant set for April next year.

:D

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (A more updated list!) :bookish:

Just to remind you of important pageant coronation dates... :)

November 9, Saturday
Miss District of Columbia USA 2003
Miss Michigan USA 2003
Miss South Carolina USA 2003

November 10, Sunday
Miss Washington USA 2003

November 11, Monday
Señorita Colombia 2002

November 15, Friday
Reina Sudamerica 2002

November 16, Saturday
Miss Virginia USA 2003

November 17, Sunday
Miss West Virginia USA 2003

November 23, Saturday
Miss Nevada USA 2003
Miss Ohio USA 2003

November 24, Sunday
Miss Delaware USA 2003
Miss Illinois USA 2003

November 29, Friday
Miss Belgie 2003
Miss Connecticut USA 2003
Miss South Pacific 2002

November 30, Saturday
Miss Asia Pacific 2002

December 1, Sunday
Miss Kansas USA 2003
Miss Maine USA 2003
Miss New York USA 2003
Miss Pennsylvania USA 2003
Miss South Dakota USA 2003

December 7, Saturday
Miss World 2002

December 8, Sunday
Miss Barbados Universe 2003
Miss Oklahoma USA 2003
Miss South Africa 2002

December 14, Saturday
Miss France 2003

December 18, Wednesday
Miss Universe Curacao 2003

December 28, Saturday
Miss Europe 2002

January 16, Thursday
Miss Deutschland 2003

January 24, Friday
Femina Miss India 2003

January 25, Saturday
Miss Universe Canada 2003

Pageants with still unconfirmed coronation dates:

November 2002
Miss Angola 2003
Miss Portugal 2002
Miss Rio Grande do Sul 2003

December 2002
Miss Universe Argentina 2003
Miss Madagascar 2002

Early 2003
Miss Cayman Islands 2002
Miss Lebanon 2002

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

[JENSIE_G]

MISS ASIA PACIFIC 2002

The delegates vying for this year's Miss Asia Pacific 2002 pageant is set to start arriving in the country today. :)

Among the delegates is Shirley Alvarez Sandoval, who was originally set to represent Costa Rica in Miss World 2002.
http://www.teletica.com/misscr/img/shirleyalvarez01.jpg

Shirley is 21 years old and stands 5 feet 7 inches.

Let's all see if she'll be the 3rd Costa Rican to bag the coveted Miss Asia Pacific crown. :)

The Miss Asia Pacific 2002 coronation night is set for November 30, Saturday.

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :D

18-year old Mirna Erbe was crowned Miss Niteroi 2003 recently. She will compete in Miss Brasil 2003 set for April next year.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant785/pageant785_image1.jpg

Mirna stands 5 feet 9 inches and is a journalism student.

_____

***Napaisip tuloy ako... Doncha guys think it's about time a blonde won Miss Brasil again? I think the last Brazilian blonde sent to Miss Universe was Renata Fan back in '99... :ahh:

[JENSIE_G]

WTF?!?!?! :mad: :bah:

What happened to the flags?

Hindi na naman naga-appear!!!! :mad:

[fidèle]

Vida Doria, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 1971

http://www.plcmc.org/forkids/mow/images/phillippines-smallflag.gif

http://www.swingclub.net/byutipul/vidadoria.jpg

[fidèle]

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Abbygale Williamson Arenas, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 1997
Miss Universe's Miss Photogenic 1997
11th placer

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[fidèle]

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Miss Minnesota USA 2003, Sarah Cahill

http://minnesota.missusa.com/images/contestants2002/Miss/cahill_sarah.jpg

http://www.tftj.com/miss/USA03/LA-MN/StateWins/MNUSA03.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS WORLD 2002 :D

Today, marks the start of the long journey towards Miss World 2002 for Miss World Venezuela Goizeder Azua. She leaves Caracas today for Miami. She will also drop by London before proceeding to Abuja, Nigeria.
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images6/Goizeder.jpg

Durant & Diego (Mauro Durant & Albert Diego) will be in charge of her cocktail dresses and other casual wear.

Gianny Stracchia will be in charge of her evening gowns. :D

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant786/pageant786_image2.jpg Miss Universe Update

Justine's latest shot. It was taken just yesterday, when she visited her house in Panama City. :D
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant786/pageant786_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant786/pageant786_image2.jpg Miss Universe 2000 Memories

One of the most dramatic shots I've ever seen... Share ko lang... :D
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant786/pageant786_image3.jpg

[fidèle]

THE ROAD TO ABUJA, NIGERIA

http://www.missworld.org/pics/missworldorg.gif

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Caroline Chamorand
France

I have achieved my Baccalaureate, and at present am at a Gymnastics University. My future ambition is to be a Gymnastics Teacher. I like to keep fit with aerobics. My hobbies are: Gymnastics, volley ball, reading, movies and dancing the salsa. I also enjoy travelling and discovering new countries.

[JENSIE_G]

Another shot I would like to share with y'all... :D

Kanina ko lang kasi ito uli nahanap... :bonkself:

Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2002
Karen Loren Medrano Agustin
20 years old
5 feet 7 inches

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant787/pageant787_image1.jpg

A MILLION THANKS to a contributor in Beyond Essence (http://www.voy.com/13953/). :up:

[JENSIE_G]

I just wanna share the latest shots of 26-year old Jeremie Antiporda.... :D

She was a Bb. Pilipinas 2001 candidate. :wow:
http://www.showbizpinoy.com/images/pics/features/jeremie_antiporda3.jpg http://www.showbizpinoy.com/images/pics/features/jeremie_antiporda2.jpg

Sayang... she's overaged na... She can't join Bb. Pilipinas anymore... Howell... *sigh*

[JENSIE_G]

I strongly believe there's no such person in this world na "PANGET"... Through the wonders of make-up, one can always have a makeover... :D :D :D

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[Russkiy]

WOW! Jensie_G!

Ang galing nyan ah! I agree na walang taong pangit. There is our proof. hahahha! Grabe, ang galing ah!

oo nga pala, may mini-pageant sa DLSU kanina, sa Engineering Day. Guess what, nanalo yung isang muse ng DLSU (yung naka apple green na shirt sa UAAP.) Kathleen pala name niya. Di ko memorize yung surname, ang haba saka parang german! Ewan!
May mga kinunan akong pictures, post ko dito someday. Ask ko sa inyo kung magaganda sila....hehehe) :)

Yun lang..heheh!:)

[shnicky]

Paalis na si Kate paputang Nigeria!
GOODLUCK KATHERINE ANN MANALO!
BB. PILIPINAS WORLD 2002

http://www.mabuhaybeauties.com/gallery/kmso/kmso_6a.jpg

Pics from her farewell party.
Thanks to MabuhayBeauties.Com! :)

The BB. PILIPINAS 2002 Beauties
http://www.mabuhaybeauties.com/gallery/kmso/kmso_1a.jpg
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GOOCLUCK KATE!

[fidèle]

More on Kate Manalo's send-off to London and Abuja for the 52nd Miss World Finals!

http://www.flags.net/elements/small_gifs/PHIL001.GIF

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[fidèle]

My favorite black delegate in this year's Miss Universe is set to compete for Miss World this time! Hope she figures in the ten semifinalists! *okay* I really like this girl. Dunno why!

Chinenye Ochuba
Nigeria

http://www.plcmc.org/forkids/mow/images/nigeria-smallflag.gif

In her Miss Universe Official Delegate Portrait...
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/main/ng.jpg

This time in Miss World Finals...
http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/55.jpg

Good luck Chinenye!! :stolenkiss:

[fidèle]

THE 52nd MISS WORLD FINALS
Abuja, Nigeria

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http://www.missworld.org/Contestantsspic/83.jpg

Michelle Bush
Wales

She reminds me of Eva Siso Casals, Miss España Universo 2001! :)

[JENSIE_G]

Russkiy: Ang galing noh? :glee: Sige, we'll wait for the pics ha. Please post them here ASAP, okie? :up:

I'm definitely impressed with the transformation Kate underwent. :whatthe: She's definitely not the "Kate" I knew and saw last March during Bb. Pilipinas! Way to go! Goodluck! :up:

[Lara_D]

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Beautiful Justine
http://www.elpanamaamerica.com.pa/archive/11082002/imagenes/estilo07-g.jpg

[Lara_D]

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From the Land of the Fjords, Mountains and the Midnight Sun, Katrine Sorland from Norway
http://www.kjentfolk.no/fn/bilder/kathrine02.jpg

[Lara_D]

Stylist Billie Causieestko fits Shauntay in an Angel Sanchez dress at the Miss Universe Organization offices on October 9th, 2002.
http://www.missusa.com/missusa/year-picts/fitting1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: I thought Katrine Sorland boycotted Miss World? :wondering:

[Lara_D]

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All set for Abuja CASSANDRA POLO, Miss Mundo Puerto Rico
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[Lara_D]

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Latest shot of Miss Peru Mundo, MARINA MORA
http://www.peru.com/eventos_especiales/perucom/marina_mora/3.jpg

[Lara_D]

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Another girl all set for Abuja, SHRUTI SHARMA Femina Miss India World 2002.
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[Lara_D]

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Rare pics of Lara Dutta- the last Miss Universe to wear the blue sash.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/laraganda/laraganda_image1.jpg
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[Lara_D]

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What a site...
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[fidèle]

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Kate Manalo's Swimsuit Portrait! *okay*

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[fidèle]

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SUPERMODEL PHILIPPINES FINALISTS! *okay*

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex26/fidelepex26_image2.jpg

Ang ganda ni Che Ram and Verns Buckley and also the girl from the left! :)

[Lara_D]

http://www.pagesix.com/celebphotos/celebs10302002/photo09.jpg
Miss Universe, Justine Pasek at Nick Carter's new cd 'Now or Never' launch party, held at the Q Lounge on 19th Street.

[Lara_D]

http://www.presidencia.gob.pa/fotos/n3426g.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :D

All is set for tomorrow evening's coronation of Señorita Colombia 2002... :up:

Here are the sketches of the dresses to be worn by the candidates during the opening number...

The festive dress that the candidates from Pacifica (Choco, Cauca, Nariño, Risaralda, Quindío and Valle) will wear.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant789/pageant789_image1.jpg

The festive dress that the candidates from Andina (Antioquia, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Caldas, Meta, Norte de Santander, Santander and Tolima) will wear.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant789/pageant789_image2.jpg

Here's the dress that every candidate will wear prior and during the announcement of the Top 10.
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Here's how it'll go...

-During the live telecast tomorrow evening, all 25 candidates will parade in their regional dresses designed by their selected designer (either Jaime Arango, Gustavo Arango, Alfredo Barraza or others).

-After that, they will parade in swimsuits.

-Then they will parade in those festive dresses (sketches shown above, first two pictures).

-After that, they will parade in identical dresses (as shown above, last picture). All the candidates with the same suit will be evaluated by the jury to select to the 10 semifinalists.

-After selecting to the 10 semifinalists, their scores are pushed back to zero, and they again compete in two events: the swimsuit (all will wear 2-pc swimsuits) and evening gown (each one will wear a gown of her own choice) competitions.

-After this, the 5 finalists will be announced.

-The final Q&A follows.

-The 4 runners-up are announced and the new Señorita Colombia 2002 is finally crowned.

:D :D :D

[Musique]

Wow! :wow:

I'm really impressed with Misses England and Wales. Looks like the UK is dead serious on bringing home another Miss World crown after years of waiting.

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Señorita Colombia 2002

Regional dresses of some candidates...

Antioquia
http://www.elcolombiano.com/proyectos/reinas/fotos/2002/Noticias/nov8/sreina150.jpg

Sta. Marta
http://www.elcolombiano.com/proyectos/reinas/fotos/2002/Noticias/nov8/sreina145.jpg

Valle
http://www.elcolombiano.com/proyectos/reinas/fotos/2002/Noticias/nov8/sreina143.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

The future seems bright for Valle... :D

Señorita Valle 2002
Gina Paola Arango Lemos
21 years old
5 feet 8 inches

http://www.elcolombiano.com/proyectos/Reinas/fotos/2002/fichas/VALLE1.jpg http://www.elcolombiano.com/proyectos/Reinas/fotos/2002/fichas/VALLE2.jpg

She was elected MISS FOTOGENICA 2002 yesterday morning! :D

It's Valle's 4th time to win the coveted special award!

[fidèle]

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Silvia Salgado, Nuestra Belleza Mexico 1998

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:)

[power(bubbles)]

BREAKING NEWS!!!

JP Abinuman has won the 2002 Miss Global Queen International in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Congrats JP and see you in CSB soon.

[Lara_D]

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Her bags are packed and she’s ready to go! Only the finishing touches stand between Fa Femina Miss India-World 2002 Shruti Sharma and her flight tonight to London, from where she will head for Nigeria to participate in the Miss World Contest.

"There´s just last-minute shopping to be done after which I will be ready to take on the world!" gushes Shruti, "I am very excited about participating in the Miss World pageant." Shruti´s first stop will be London, where she "will spend a couple of days attending meetings with Miss World Inc president Julia Morley." From London, where Shruti will have other Miss World contestants for company, the buoyant beauty will head for Nigeria.

Back to the bags. Shruti´s luggage is packed with an array of clothes which she will sport during her month-long stay in Nigeria. "Since the finals of the contest are on December 7, I will need all the clothes I am carrying," she explains, "While my traditional costumes have been designed by Ritu Kumar, the Western-wear, including bikinis, has been designed by Ashley Ribello. With day-wear, evening-wear, swim-wear, sleep-wear... packing was a Herculean task!"

Beyond designer creations, tucked away in Shruti´s bags is something which she considers close to her heart. "It´s jewellery presented to me by my mother," she reveals, "The jewellery is so beautiful that I will flaunt it wherever I go in Nigeria!"

There is a humorous side to this girl alright but, deep down, a steely resolve to succeed defines Shruti Sharma. And she has left no stone unturned in her preparations. "While Sabira Merchant has helped me with my diction, I have brushed up my general knowledge, followed a strict diet and worked out really hard to be in shape for the pageant."

In short, Shruti is ready to take on the world! But then, determination is second nature to her. And it is this determination which saw her being crowned Fa Femina Miss India-World.

"Winning the title was a dream come true," says Shruti, "Since then, life has become so hectic!"

Shruti´s assignments have seen her shift base from Delhi to Mumbai. From modelling for designers to featuring in ad campaigns, she´s done it all. Bollywood calling? "I have received my share of offers, but my priority has always been to devote all my attention to the Miss World Contest." That, of course, is the dedication which sees dreams such as winning the Miss World title come true.

[Lara_D]

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Faye Alibocus Miss Trinidad & Tobago 2003's recent pic.

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This Is Faye

Faye Alibocus is driving through the streets of San Fernando with her boyfriend, eating a pack of almonds. Suddenly, she laughs out loud and tells us how the Miss Trinidad and Tobago/Universe crew always reacted with scepticism to her food, especially on the occasion when she offered them beetroot cake and they almost passed out.

While she’s talking, I notice several school children at the side of the road pointing and staring at the car. I read their lips as they mouth to each other. “That’s the girl who won Miss T&T”.

But, Alibocus is oblivious to all the attention she is attracting. Instead, she notices a woman and a child standing at the side of a busy intersection trying to get to the other side. She instructs her boyfriend to stop and allow them to cross.

And it is these two events that finally give me an insight into the real Faye Alibocus.

With Alibocus, the outside is so striking that one can’t help but judge her by it. She is good-looking, slim, with jet-black hair and flawless skin. But these could be used to describe almost all of the other 12 delegates she competed against to win the coveted title of Miss Trinidad and Tobago/ Universe.

At age 23, Alibocus appears to be very much aware of herself and what she wants from life. A self-employed aesthetician, she shares her dream of owning a spa in the next ten years, the focus of which will not just be on physical well-being, but spiritual and mental as well.

Very early in the interview I realise she takes herself very seriously. And she has to.

Many aspects of her life are in the public and are dependent on a positive image.

As a professional singer who has travelled throughout the world performing, Alibocus’ image is her ticket, but, more importantly, her knowledge of her sense of self is her survival—it is after all a business that can throw roses at your feet one night and tear you to pieces the next.

I ask her to describe who she is. She replies matter-of-factly: “I am a simple person, not fussy. I’m loving, charismatic and very disciplined. I love to challenge myself. That is why I entered the pageant.”

On the lawn of her home, there is a statue of the Virgin Mary with a garland of blush roses around her feet.

The verandah has a painting of Jesus Christ with the arms outstretched and in the drawing room, a replica of Buddha. But Alibocus does not consider this eclectic. Her take on religion is straightforward. “I am Roman Catholic but I go to any church. I go to temple, to mosques, Pentecostal, Baptist churches. I believe all religions have the same basis; they are based on peace, love and unity. They have the same basic message and getting that message is what my soul yearns for.”

Alibocus’ spiritualilty was quite apparent when she answered the final question on the night of the pageant. She was asked how she would know when she was in love. Alibocus answered that it was the spiritual connection between two people which would let her know.

That answer, among other factors, helped to earn her the crown.

After Miss Trinidad and Tobago/Universe 2002 Nasma Mohammed crowned Alibocus, she was seen mouthing: “Thank you, God.”

When asked about the view that some members of the public believed that the crown should have gone to another delegate—Leah-Mari Guevara or Joy Daniel, for instance—and had expressed the view that she had known beforehand what the outcome of the competition would have been, and that she would have been the eventual winner, Alibocus’ response is quick, pragmatic: “I take everything with love. I understand that not everyone will love me.

“I know how hard the delegates worked. If it was up to me I would have given each of them a crown. Everybody has their favourite, and everyone has their opinion.”

But, she stresses, she could not have told the judges whom to vote for. What the facilitators advised them to do she followed and if the judges were looking for certain things and found them in her, well, then, that means she deserved to win.

In the months leading up to the show, Alibocus says she concentrated on being the best she could have been. “I was Faye. I wasn’t trying to be anybody I wasn’t.”

With regard to the depth of media coverage she received before the show, she again stresses that everyone has opinions and the rights to those opinions.

She says she had heard that talk before and recalls a conversation she had with another delegate who told her that everyone was saying that the show was rigged. But, she points out, “I had no control over my photos appearing in the newspapers. In the case of the Kerrygold ad, I’m featured a lot because I won the Miss Kerrygold Physique, but people didn’t know that so they saw the ad and thought ‘Oh, look at how much they focus on her’.” Adamant, that the pageant wasn’t rigged. She says, “Anybody could have gotten it. We all had the chance.”

Alibocus has a couple weeks off before her grueling schedule resumes, then it’s back to the training and preparations for the Miss Universe Pageant in May 2003. She hopes she will smooth out what are her perceived “weak spots” before she heads off to Panama, the location for Miss Universe 2003.

As difficult as the last seven months were, Alibocus says she knows they are insignificant when compared to what’s ahead, but she’s determined to represent not only herself and her family, but, most of all, her country to the best of her ability.

She was full of praise for the members of the Pageant Committee—Maureen Bowen, who functioned as psychologist to the 12 delegates and whom she described as “a pillar of support” for everyone; Alyson Brown, Adrian Raymond, Dr Jean Campbell, Peter Elias, Trevor James, Arlene Karim—and her designers Zadd and Eastman.

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[Lara_D]

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Some shots during Miss T&T Universe pageant night
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Miss T & T Univrese 2001 Nasma Mohammed takes her farewell walk.

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The delegates of the Miss T & T Universe Pageant pose in their swimsuits before the show.

[fidèle]

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Paulina Flores, Miss Mexico MUNDO 2000

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[fidèle]

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Johanna Paula 'JP' Abinuman wins the Miss Global Beauty Quest in Montreal, Canada!

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Miss Global Queen
Philippines (Winner)
Jamaica (1st Runner-up)
Canada (2nd Runner-up)

Miss Global Petite
Puerto Rico (Winner)
Dominican Republic (1st Runner-up)
Malaysia (2nd Runner-up)

Miss Global Teen
Puerto Rico (Winner)
Philippines (1st Runner-up)
Venezuela (2nd Runner-up)

Special Awards:
Miss Photogenic: Miss Puerto Rico Teen
Miss Friendship: Miss Malaysia Petite
Best in National Costume: Miss Puerto Rico Petite

[Musique]

Valle is sure to be a top contender for the Señorita Colombia crown tomorrow! Atlantico also looks pretty.

Whoever wins, I hope she will shine come May. Colombia sends beautifuls delegates and it's about time they get noticed.

:bow:

[Lara_D]

Never before seen shots of Miss Universe 2002 delegates.
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[fidèle]

Miss Universe Returns to Homeland to Talk with Teens

Every Miss Universe® has the opportunity to travel the world to speak on behalf of her official cause. Lara Dutta, Miss Universe 2000, has become a champion for HIV/AIDS prevention. Born and raised in India, Lara has witnessed HIV/AIDS claim lives and become one of India's leading causes of death. As Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and official spokesperson for the Face to Face Campaign for Women, Lara has expanded the focus of her cause to the overall empowerment of women and girls, promoting family planning and access to quality reproductive and sexual health care and education.

There are many programs in India dedicated to improving the lives and health of women and children, but few programs specifically focus on adolescents, a group that India is even reluctant to identify. It is often taboo for adolescents to talk openly with adults about sex and other sensitive topics, like reproductive health care (including birth control and STD prevention), literacy, and employment opportunities. Lara believes this culture of silence surrounding sex must be broken to build a healthy bridge between childhood and adulthood.

On a recent visit to her native country, she visited several adolescent assistance programs in and around Mumbai and Calcutta to learn more about innovative projects and raise public and political awareness of the unmet needs of India's adolescents - a group that constitutes 20 percent of India's population of one billion.

One of the programs she visited on the trip was called NISHTHA, which means "dedication" in Hindi. NISHTHA has fostered and supported adolescent health programs for more than 15 years, and is supported in this work by Planned Parenthood® Federation of America, and their international services program, FPIA. NISHTHA is improving the lives and environment of young people by building roads, starting community schools, and opening the lines of communication between young people and their elders. Recognizing the potency of a more holistic approach, NISHTHA has recently linked family planning and reproductive health services with broader community development goals, using the same social-network-oriented strategy. With PPFA/FPIA support, NISHTHA has expanded to provide reproductive health services and sexuality education to young women and to enhance reproductive rights as an integral component of individual and community development. The program is based on the theory that social networks affect contraceptive use by spreading information and influencing attitudes and behavior.

"The future of these villages depends on the ability of our young people to make these decisions about their families," says Mina Das, secretary of NISHTHA. "They face so many obstacles, yet they seek inspiration and cling to hope that their lives will be different."

Lara tells in her own words her experience meeting the young women who are involved in NISHTHA projects.

"Nine hundred adolescent girls and boys are singing these powerful words. They would have never allowed such words 10 years ago. Today, NISHTHA condensed 25 years of work into one day and gave us a great program.

Lyrics:

Oh, kishories break the door of old
Bondage, come out in the open
Break those laws of oppression
Which hinders our being human
Being. Don't be afraid if the
Society comes on the verge of
Destruction. Even then we won't
Stop. Life will bequeath Death.
Thousands of years we were in a coma.
Let us now die to live.
Let us work, oh sister, let us
Work. Let no fence stop us, we will
Break it, go round the work
In the way we are. It does not
Matter whether we win or loose
We cannot let it go.
Fear must not overcome us and
We build our house with our strength.

We went to a traditional welcome ceremony held by strong women united (Mahila Makis). They've had no right to say "no" and now they have completely changed a tradition. I am so honored to have been a part of this new, empowering tradition. Twenty years ago the whole idea of a women's group was so profound, and now they are cornerstones of their communities who provide services, e.g., the building of roads and redefining ceremonies.

I was very happy to see the number of men who came - and spoke up - to support the women and adolescents. Now that's measurable change - when men will stand in the shadow and allow a women's / girl's group the center stage.

There are very few resources in this community. And with next to nothing, they've created something. Everything you see and hear is the result of a community mobilizing to create new ways of education. The women teach the adolescents; the adolescents teach the girls. Everyone in the community gives what they can. (We saw 10 year olds teaching 3 year olds using handmade teaching tools). There are no "formal" teachers, there are few books. They have "nothing," but they use whatever they can find to move ahead. This is THEIRS.

I have tremendous respect and admiration for the mahila mandal (women's groups), the kishori bahini (adolescents) and their visionary leader Minas Das. They have overcome so many adversities. They are not asking for recognition from me or the media, just for equality. How can this be denied?"

Her trip to India culminated in an open forum webcast, sponsored by UNFPA and the Times of India. During the webcast, Lara exchanged views about education, growing up, health care and many other issues with adolescents in India. Click here to learn more about Lara's mission and trip to India. Learn how she's working to break the tradition of silence in her homeland and opening communications to provide a healthy springboard for adolescents growing into adulthood.

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In an unprecedented event, Lara was permitted to perform an ancient Hindu ritual called Briksha Ropan, whereby a coconut seedling is planted by hand. Up until this day, no one other than Hindu priests had been allowed to perform this sacred ceremony, which represents the germination of new life.

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Lara visited the NISHTHA project - Improving the Reproductive Health of Young Women and Men. Here Lara talked with young women from the Kishori Bahini, an adolescent girls' brigade, and leaders of the local Mahila Mandal, a women's development group.

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Lara comments on the difficulties of being an adolescent, and how to take control of your life: "You have a right to know your own body, to control your own lives. This is tremendously important. But you must get an education. Know what you want to do with your life. Knowledge is the key - knowledge of rights and responsibilities. Once you have this foundation, nothing should stop you from achieving your goals."

"Poorly educated teenagers usually grow up to be poorly educated adults."
Lara Dutta, Miss Universe 2000"

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS :D

Breann Parriot was crowned Miss Washington USA 2003 last night in Seattle. She earlier represented her state in the Miss America 2001 pageant.
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She will now compete in Miss USA 2003 set for Gary, Indiana in March next year.

The last time Washington made it in Miss USA was in 1998, when Natasha Vantramp made it to the Top 10.

Let's all see how Breann will do come March. :up:

GOODLUCK WASHINGTON! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS

Anna Hanks was crowned Miss South Carolina USA 2003 last Saturday night in Charleston. She was 2nd RU during last year's state pageant. She was also a semi-finalist during the Miss SC Teen USA 2000 pageant.
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She will now compete in Miss USA 2003 set for Gary, Indiana in March next year.

Let's all see if she'll duplicate or even surpass Katherine Ashley Williams' semi-final placement in March. :up:

GOODLUCK SOUTH CAROLINA! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS

20-year old Alina Ogle of Albuquerque was crowned Miss New Mexico USA 2003 last Saturday night. She earlier represented her state during Miss Teen USA 1999.
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She will now compete in Miss USA 2003 set for March next year in Gary, Indiana.

The last time New Mexico made it in Miss USA was in 1999, when Michelle Rios made it to the Final 5.

Let's all see how Alina will do come March. :up:

GOODLUCK NEW MEXICO! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS :D

Elisa Kathleen Schleef of Great Lakes was crowned Miss Michigan USA 2003 last Saturday night in Blue Water. She was 2nd RU during Miss MI USA 2001.
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She will compete in Miss USA 2003 set for March next year in Gary, Indiana.

The last time Michigan made it in Miss USA was in 2001, when Kenya Howard made it to the Top 10.

Let's all see how Elisa will do come March! :up:

GOODLUCK MICHIGAN! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

MISS USA 2003 UPDATE :D
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So far, there are already 29 delegates for Indiana...

ALABAMA Michelle Arnette (Miss America 2001 contestant)
ARKANSAS Taylor Carlisle
CALIFORNIA Candace Marie Sanders (Miss TN USA 1st RU 2001, 2002)
COLORADO Erin Caperton MacGregor (Miss America 1999 contestant)
FLORIDA Carrie Anne Mehwa
GEORGIA Erin Haney (Miss GA USA 2002 contestant)
HAWAII Alicia Malia Michioka (Miss World Hawaii 2001 semi-finalist)
IDAHO Lana Wright (Miss TX USA 2002 semi-finalist)
INDIANA Tashina Kastigar (Miss Teen USA 1998 contestant)
LOUISIANA Brittney Rogers
MICHIGAN Elisa Kathleen Schleef (Miss MI USA 2001 2nd RU)
MINNESOTA Sarah Cahill (Miss Teen USA 1996 contestant)
MISSISSIPPI Allison Bloodworth (Miss Teen USA 1999 contestant)
MISSOURI Tara Bollinger (Miss Missouri 2002 contestant)
MONTANA Megan Monroe
NEBRASKA Jessica Perea
NEW HAMPSHIRE Rachael Kay Rubeck
NEW JERSEY Vanessa Elise Baker
NEW MEXICO Alina Ogle (Miss Teen USA 1999 contestant)
NORTH CAROLINA Kristen Luneberg (Miss Teen USA 1998 contestant)
NORTH DAKOTA Samantha Edwards (Miss ND USA 2002 1st RU)
RHODE ISLAND Krisily Kennedy
SOUTH CAROLINA Anna Hanks (Miss SC USA 2002 2nd RU & Miss SC Teen USA 2000 semi-finalist)
TENNESSEE Beth Hood (Miss America 2000 contestant)
TEXAS Claudia Nicole O'Brian (Miss Teen USA 2000 1st RU)
VERMONT Jennifer Ripley (Miss Teen USA 1999 contestant)
WASHINGTON Breann Parriot (Miss America 2001 contestant)
WISCONSIN Judith Eckerle (Miss WI USA 2002 4th RU)
WYOMING Jamie Gorman

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

[JENSIE_G]

ANNOUNCEMENTS (A more updated list!) :bookish:

Just to remind you of important pageant coronation dates... :)

November 11, Monday
Señorita Colombia 2002

November 15, Friday
Reina Sudamerica 2002

November 16, Saturday
Miss Virginia USA 2003

November 17, Sunday
Miss West Virginia USA 2003

November 23, Saturday
Miss Nevada USA 2003
Miss Ohio USA 2003

November 24, Sunday
Miss Delaware USA 2003
Miss Illinois USA 2003

November 29, Friday
Miss Belgie 2003
Miss Connecticut USA 2003
Miss South Pacific 2002

November 30, Saturday
Miss Asia Pacific 2002

December 1, Sunday
Miss Kansas USA 2003
Miss Maine USA 2003
Miss New York USA 2003
Miss Pennsylvania USA 2003
Miss South Dakota USA 2003

December 7, Saturday
Miss World 2002

December 8, Sunday
Miss Barbados Universe 2003
Miss Oklahoma USA 2003
Miss South Africa 2002

December 14, Saturday
Miss France 2003

December 18, Wednesday
Miss Universe Curacao 2003

December 28, Saturday
Miss Europe 2002

January 16, Thursday
Miss Deutschland 2003

January 24, Friday
Femina Miss India 2003

January 25, Saturday
Miss Universe Canada 2003

Pageants with still unconfirmed coronation dates:

November 2002
Miss Angola 2003
Miss Portugal 2002

December 2002
Miss Universe Argentina 2003
Miss Madagascar 2002

Early 2003
Miss Cayman Islands 2002
Miss Lebanon 2002

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

[MingTsai]

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[JENSIE_G]

The STRONGEST Asian group I've ever seen so far... :whatthe:

Kate and the rest of the Asians during the Miss World 2002 Charity Ball...
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GOODLUCK KATE! *okay*

[cathybee]

Grabe...carbon copy ni Mariah Carey *** Miss Mundo Puerto Rico! :eek: Why didn't I see China from the pile of Asian delegates?!? :confused:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Hi there! :wave: Baka naman nasa ibang groups si Miss China. O baka wala pa sa London when the picture was taken. Wala rin dyan sina Misses India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Singapore ah...

Anyways, yeah... super carbon copy nga ni Cassandra si Mariah. Check this out... :whatthe:
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[JENSIE_G]

The most over-used Venezuelan national costume as of recent memory... :down:
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This festive dress was originally worn by the 26 delegates of the Miss Venezuela 2001 pageant during the opening number.

It was worn as a national costume by...

-Norelys Rodriguez during Reina Sudamerica 2001
-Cynthia Lander during Miss Mesoamerica International 2002
-Dagmar Votterl during Miss Earth 2002 and
-Melissa Wolf (as shown above) during Reina Sudamerica 2002, presently held in Bolivia. She won the Best National Costume Award. :D

[JENSIE_G]

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[cathybee]

Basta personal favorites ko...Russia....China...and Hong Kong! *pinkcheer* May isang makapasok lang sa top 3...happy girl na ako! :bounce:

[JENSIE_G]

Tomorrow, the new Señorita Colombia 2002 will be crowned. :D

I believe it is befitting to have one last look at the reigning queen, Vanessa Alexandra Mendoza Bustos. :up:
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Vanessa's achievement: She's the 6th Colombian to bag the coveted National Costume Award in Miss Universe. :up:
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[JENSIE_G]

THE ALL NEW MISS SA

The judges: Ex-Miss SA Jacqui Mofokeng, fashion designer Simon Rademan and GoodHope FM newsreader, Genevieve Howard.
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Cape Town - The new Miss South Africa 2002 pageant starts on November 10 on M-Net Open Time. Viewers will get to know the contestants as never before when presenter Nicole Fox takes the cameras behind the scenes.

Cameras have followed every move of the pageant's three casting judges. And for the first time, the public will get to see the judging and selection process.

The regional castings took place over ten days at the beginning of October. Ex-Miss SA Jacqui Mofokeng, model and GoodHope FM newsreader, Genevieve Howard and award-winning SA fashion designer, Simon Rademan whittled down thousands of entrants to 30 semi-finalists. A second round of judging then took place in Sun City, which led to a further reduction to just 12 finalists.

Catch first-hand the catfights between the strong-willed casting judges as they exercise their authority in deciding who makes the grade and who doesn't. Witness the drama and disappointment as one of the hopefuls gets axed after getting into the Top 30.

Over the next three Sunday's, Fox will take the viewer into the bedrooms, bathrooms, closets and boyfriends' arms as she finds out who the top 12 really are.

The final two-hour broadcast will air on December 8 at 17:00.

Tickets to the final show will be available from Computicket from November 8. Prices start at R100.

SOURCE: News 24 (http://www.news24.com/News24/Entertainment/Local/0,5036,2-1225-1242_1281359,00.html)

[JENSIE_G]

Another shot of the first woman of color to win the coveted Señorita Colombia crown... :up:

Vanessa Mendoza
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:D :D :D

[Lara_D]

Jensie,
This year in both Miss Universe and Miss World, the Asian girls are kinda strong.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Oh yeah. I forgot about MU2002! :bonkself: Malakas nga ang calibre ang Asians this year... :up:

[junkie09]

Asia Pacific Junior Marketing Achievers and Asia Pacific College (in celebration of Commerce week event year three) with S magazine, Fedaration of Junior Marketing Association and Zillion Bar proudly present FASHIONTECH 2002 Persona: No Exception...

Witness the fad. Be in.... Be there...

November 22, 2002
6-9PM
Zillion Bar, Robinson's Galleria, Ortigas center, Pasig City

In cooperation with: Status jeans and shirts, Illustrazio, Limited, Prescripto, Sari-sari Store, and Carrera Sunglasses.

Tickets: Php250.00 inclusive of food and drinks

[Lara_D]

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It seems Miss Namibia is one of the tallest girls among the Nubian queens. As early as now I can see she is very elegant, what more when she competes in Panama? I'll be looking out for her.

[Lara_D]

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WHO WILL BE THE NEXT MISS COLOMBIA? Vanessa Mendoza, for the last time.
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[xysher]

hi peeps!!

a lot of things have been happening already. it's good to be back.

anyways, regarding miss world. i agree with you jensie that it would really be a tough competition. but im still hoping that kate makes it in the top ten.

im betting on miss colombia (ganda niya sobra!) and miss nigeria. i hope they do well.

[Lara_D]

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Celine Roschek smiles after winning the Miss Austria contest in this April 6, 2002, file photo. Roschek is one of nine contestants boycotting the Dec. 7 Miss World contest. :hopeless:
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[Musique]

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The Miss World pictures are nice!!! I especially love Misses Kazakhstan and Colombia. Miss USA does not impress me at all!! I have yet to see photos of Misses England and Wales, whose pre-pageant pics are amazing!

It's so sad to think that Misses Spain and South Africa, both stunning ladies, will not see action in Miss World. Lola could have been a very good bet for the finals.

Have you guys read the GB interview on Sylvie Tellier. I had a good time reading it. Especially the ones where she was saying something about the other contestants.

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[JENSIE_G]

It's definitely one horse race out there. :whatthe:

I consider Misses Kazakhstan, England, Wales, Ukraine and Russia the strongest from Europe.

Sa Asia naman, Misses China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and of course, Pinas! I'm biased, of course! Hehe! :glee:

[JENSIE_G]

In a few hours' time, Vanessa Mendoza will [pass on her crown to a new queen... :D

Her latest shot... :*)
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"I wasn't born on a golden cradle, and for that reason I believe everyone is equal"

[JENSIE_G]

I found a nice article on Miss England 2002 Daniella Luan... Read on... :up:

Today Miss England, tomorrow Miss World?

Daniella Luan, Miss England
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Oxford Brookes University student, Daniella Luan is ready to take on the world, literally. She is preparing to compete in the Miss World competition judged in Abuja, Nigeria on December 7.

A down-to-earth and bubbly young woman from Oxford, Daniella Luan is now under the eye of the international press as she takes the decision to be included in the Miss World competition in December.

We do not believe in boycotts as a means of supporting the development of human rights and in particular, we feel that boycotting Nigeria is unjust and counter-productive.
Letter issued to Miss World candidates from seven English MEPs
Daniella's head is still spinning after winning the national title.

If she goes on to win the Miss World title, she will win a further £80,000 as well as a number of modelling contracts.

Meanwhile, the host country, Nigeria, is plagued by human rights issues. A Nigerian woman, Amani Lawal, has been sentenced to be stoned under Sharia law for having a baby outside of marriage.

According to Sharia law, the sentence is due to be carried out after her daughter is weaned.

Sharia law in Nigeria is being enforced in the northern states. Here, women are "facing barbaric forms of injustice", according to Natasha Walter of The Times.

President Olusegun Obasanjo who is a Christian, has announced that he is not in favour of the sentence handed down on Amina Lawal.

A charity, "Hands Off Cain" recently sent a delegation to meet Amani Lawal to ask her what she thought the Miss World Contestants should do - boycott the competition or attend.

"Let them come", Amina said through an interpreter. "I know things will work out because people are coming from all over the world to see me."

In response to her remarks, seven MEPs from England issued letters to the Miss World candidates, encouraging them to participate.

Originally the contestants from Denmark, Switzerland, Austria and Costa Rica expressed their wishes to pull out. Now, however, it is claimed that only Miss Denmark is wavering from competing in December.

Amid the human rights issues, Daniella Luan has decided to continue participating in the Miss World Competition. Daniella said: "If Amina feels we should go to support her, then I am very pleased."

Her close-knit family, including three sisters and two brothers are entirely supportive of her decision and will watch the final on television.

"They're very proud. We used to sit down together and watch Miss World and have bets on who would win. I could never have imagined that I would be a part of it one day."

Daniella leaves on Saturday November 9 for Nigeria for her month-long trip.

SOURCE: BBC News UK (http://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/features/2002/11/missworld.shtml)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS WORLD FACTS :D

-In 1951, Eric Morley introduced the Miss World competition in London.

-It has become one of the biggest generators of money for children's charities, raising an incredible £100m.

-Miss World is now franchised in 140 countries.

-Daniella Luan, Miss England, is participating in the 2002 Miss World to be held in Abuja, Nigeria on December 7, 2002.

-For the first time, the whole world is invited to vote for its Miss World contestant by SMS. From November 18 until midnight December 6, anyone with a GSM mobile phone will be able to vote for the contestant of his or her choice

SOURCE: BBC News UK (http://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/features/2002/11/missworld.shtml)

[Lara_D]

Kazakhstan is in Asia right? They clobbered us in the Asian Games remember?

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
It's definitely one horse race out there. :whatthe:

I consider Misses Kazakhstan, England, Wales, Ukraine and Russia the strongest from Europe.

Sa Asia naman, Misses China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and of course, Pinas! I'm biased, of course! Hehe! :glee:

[Lara_D]

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Ready for Abuja...
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Mexico would be sending an Aztec goddess...

[Lara_D]

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Miss Jamaica World's wardrobe
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One word.... Tadashi?
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The two gowns she would be choosing for the Final night.
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Her wardrobe is nice but that hair has got to go. I just don't see why a lot of people hype her. She looks old.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Oh yeah, nalito ako eh. :bonkself:

[Lara_D]

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KATERINA GEORGIADOU
MISS GREECE WORLD 2002
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