The Beauty Pageants Thread - II

[Apostle]

Is this Miss France? Que horror!

http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20031589.jpg

[Lara_D]

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For Apostle

More pictures of Miss Spain. You've noticed that the Spaniards have this different kind of aura, even if they colonized a large portion of the globe, thus producing Latinas, they still have this European elegance.

http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0004/superhires/foto011.jpg
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0004/superhires/foto012.jpg
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0004/superhires/foto013.jpg
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0004/superhires/foto014.jpg
http://www.hindustantimes.com/wfsf/high/2003/05.28/images/high265172.jpg

I still get mad when I remember Amelia calling her fat.

[Apostle]

Personal Comments, Questions and Observations:
1. Was it Miss Egypt who tripped during the swimsuit competition on finals night?

2. Notice that there were lots of either fur or feathers in the gowns? Obvious delegates were Colombia, Canada, and Namibia. Zorah's 2001 dress would have joined the league.

3. Parang paralized yung right fingers ni Miss Mexico, especially when clapping during the announcement of the Top 10.

4. Miss Brazil's hair and make-up were much better than during finals night. Masyadong pang pageant yung look niya in the pageant, eh. I love her headshot. Sobrang trailblazing!

5. The last few Miss Colombias were medyo "sablay" in my opinion. Nawala yung charm na mala-Paula Bettencourt, Carolina Gomez, and Catalina Acosta. I feel that if Tatiana Castro were a delegate today, she'd make it. (She has very modern looks for me.)

6. The beauty and stature of Gem Padilla, Sara Jane Paez, Nina Alagao, Melanie Marquez, and Miriam Quiambao would potentially succeed today (or with MU's current "look"). Konting update lang sa porma and they'll probably do well. (Sorry for the bias, I'm more into the morena/chinita types.) Have you seen Joanne Quintas lately? If she were single, ok siya for Miss Universe.

7. Kate Baesa minus the "war paint" (as Jensie would call it) would be a great delegate.

8. Carla Gay is beautiful and did us proud but she does not have a consistent look, nor is she "chameleon-like" in the Sushmita kind of way.

9. The 15-10-5-1 format is great for me as a pageant viewer! I like it, but it does not work for those delegates whose strength is the swimsuit more than the gown. (Like Peru 2003, probably.) Tama rin na mauna yung gown sa swimsuit because gowns tend to deceive some flaws in the body. Pagdating sa swimsuit portion, you'll know how consistently good a delegate is.

10. Had MU employed the current format years back, then we should have seen Sara Jane Paez, Gem Padilla, and Abbygale Arenas in the semis. Had they employed the 20-10-1 format as in Miss World, isama niyo na rin sina Joanne Quintas, Aileen Damiles (?), Jewel Lobaton, and Nina Alagao (?). (Dream on, Apostle!)

[Lara_D]

RARE PIC

The things the rest of the world doesn't see. The real opening number on pageant night. What we see on tv is just the pre-recorded opening.

Miss Universe 2001 Finals Night Opening Number

Lara as always, looks beautiful.
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto010.jpg

[power(bubbles)]

Blossom

Hey, aside from the dresses that you mentioned here, here are some of my favorites as well, here are my other favorites

http://www.vogue.co.uk/shows/Ready-to-Wear/Spring_Summer_2003/New_York/Vera_Wang/Full/00470f.jpg
This white Vera Wang number is very classy and sleek. Perfect for a pageant

http://www.vogue.co.uk/shows/Ready-to-Wear/Spring_Summer_2003/New_York/Vera_Wang/Full/00010f.jpg
I'm bias with this one. This was the one I was telling you about at Bubba Gump yesterday. I really love this black and white ensemble by Vera Wang. What can you say about this?

http://www.vogue.co.uk/shows/Ready-to-Wear/Spring_Summer_2003/Couture/Elie_Saab/Full/00370f.jpg
Another stunner by Elie Saab!

http://www.vogue.co.uk/shows/Ready-to-Wear/Autumn_Winter_2003/Milan/Roberto_Cavalli/Full/00510f.jpg
What can you say about this Roberto Cavalli design?

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
is amelia vega the first ever miss universe winner who has a former beauty queen mom? :wondering:

la lang... :D :D :D

Most likely she is. In Miss World its a different story. In 1983, the daughter of Carmen Susana Dujim-Zubillaga, Miss World 1955 represented Venezuela in Miss World 1983, she's none other than Carolina Cerutti-Dujim. However she failed to make it to the finals.

[JENSIE_G]

Ako I personally find the 15-10-5-1 format interesting. La lang. Kaka-high eh. But then Apostle is right, kawawa ang mga girls whose strengths lies either in gown or swimsuit and not both. :(

Sayang talaga si Eva Gonzalez. I was expecting her to do a Heather Hamilton. (may thunder thighs pero pasok pa rin) I believe kung pasok siya sa 15 ay makakaabot siya sa 10. Howell. Better luck na lang for them next year. Spain will never ever run out of beautiful women. :up:

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/russia_flag.gif

09.06.2003 17:22:02
Miss Universe beauty pageant punishes Russian girls over Fyodorova story
MOSCOW. June 9 (Interfax) - Russian girls will not win the Miss Universe beauty pageant in the next 2-3 years, the organizers and participants of the pageant said.

"In the next 2-3 years, Russian girls will have a really hard time at the Miss Universe beauty pageant. This is because of last year's situation when the Russian contestant, Oksana Fyodorova, was stripped of her crown," Nikolai Kostin, president of the Miss Russia beauty pageant, told a news conference at the Izvestia media center in Moscow on Monday.

Oksana Fyodorova, 24, who was crowned Miss Universe last year, was stripped of her title after breaking the terms of the contract. In addition, she did not fulfil the terms of the contract requiring her to make public appearances. The organizers of the pageant also accused her of secretly getting married.

"This year, Russian participant Olesya Bondarenko, who, according to my reliable information, was included in the five top beauties, was later crossed off from the list of finalists. She did not even get into the first fifteen. This was done specifically to prevent Russia from behaving as it did in Fyodorova's case," Kostin said.

Bondarenko, who was crowned Miss Russia in 2002 and who had just returned from the Miss Universe beauty pageant, has confirmed that the press and the organizers of the pageant were very unfriendly to her. "I was bombarded with questions from journalists. The main one was what Russia can hope for after what happened with Fyodorova. Although the attitude toward me as a participant did change after a couple of days, the opinion about Russian girls changed in general," she said.

The Miss Russia pageant intends to create a national beauty academy, Kostin said. "In the course of the ten years of the pageant's work, during which practically all of the highest goals have been reached, we have managed to accumulate considerable experience," Kostin said.

In general, Kostin said Russia needs a program of state support for national beauty pageants. "In many countries, there are national beauty schools, where girls undergo a lot of training, sometimes practically from childhood."

SOURCE: Interfax Information Agency (http://www.interfax.ru/one_news_en.html?lang=EN&tz=0&tz_format=MSK&id_news=5642298)

I personally believe this is just a bad case of either conceit or sour graping... :rolleyes:

[JENSIE_G]

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For Apostle... :)

Ang ganda talaga ni Eva... If only she was this thin in Panama... :shrug:
http://www.mayrena.com/GIFs/Miss/Eva01.jpg

I really love genuinely-shocked reactions... :up:
http://www.mayrena.com/GIFs/Personas/EMGonzalez3.jpeg http://www.mayrena.com/GIFs/Personas/EMGonzalez2.jpeg

[JENSIE_G]

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Meet Spain's stunning rep for Miss World 2003...

Miss España 2003 Primera Dama
Maria Teresa Martin Bueno

Ooh... love those strong Spanish features... :)
http://www.elsoldeantequera.com/principal/imagenes/2078.jpg http://www.elsoldeantequera.com/principal/imagenes/2054.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/france_flag.gif

Super rare pic... :)
http://www.terra.com.ar/canales/moda/miss/img/3_3.jpg

[Lara_D]

Miss Universe 2001 Memories

This was taken by a spectator who was in Bayamon. The angles and details you won't see on tv.

The gowns that wowed us that year:

Look at the delegates reactions at the back
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto006.jpg
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto007.jpg
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto008.jpg
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto009.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto018.jpg
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto011.jpg
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto012.jpg
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto013.jpg
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto014.jpg

The moment of "disappointment" for Celina
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto015.jpg

http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto016.jpg
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto017.jpg

[Apostle]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/sayalero/sayalero_image1.jpg
One of the most successful batches in Binibini history. :)

Eda Calonia, Shiela Marie Dizon, Cara Subijano, Charlene Gonzales, Alma Concepcion, and Abbygale Arenas.

[Apostle]

IMHO, Celina Jaitley was the last cool Miss India: balancing both beauty and brains.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: wow! super rare pics!!! :wow:

Apostle: onga eh! '94 was the best batch talaga! i even rushed home from the cemetery and skipped my halloween party just to watch that pageant! ang out of place lang dyan ay si eda calonia! :glee:

[Musique]

Hello people!!!

Sana nga matuloy si Cindy Nell for Miss World. Le's see kung ano mangyayari sa clash nila ni Eva Ekvall.

BTW, although shocking ang kulot kay Eva, medyo stylish na man siya kahit papano kasi napansin ko pa rin yung features ni Eva.

[Musique]

She kinda looks like Princess Punzalan in this pic.

http://www.elpanamaamerica.com.pa/missuniverso/cena_cw_ima

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Sana nga talaga matuloy si Cindy... Kaso if the Miss South Africa 2003 coronation coincides with that of Miss World, malabo na talaga... For sure aabot ng Top 3 si Cindy.... :up:

Sino yung pinost mo just now? Ayaw mag-appear. Walang ".jpg" na extension filename eh.

[JENSIE_G]

Although I miss Vanessa, I still prefer Cindy. South Africa is fast becoming a mainstay in the MU semis. :up:

http://www.nuwevoorligter.co.za/images/cindynell.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Cindy Nell's triumphant return to Johannesburg... :D

PRETTY! :wow:
http://www.news24.com/Images/Photos/20030606214947cindynellenbottel1x1.jpg

[Musique]

Whoops! Sorry. Ito na uli.http://www.elpanamaamerica.com.pa/missuniverso/cena_cw_images/imagex028.jpg

Gusto ko si Cindy talaga. In recent years, siya ang may highest ranking sa mga SA delegates to Miss U.

:bow:

[Musique]

Gusto ko rin palang manalo si Charlene Gaiviso for Miss Gibraltar. Simply because nag compete siya here.

Sabi nga sa MB Message Board, parang high-calibre na rin yung mga sumasali sa Philippine-based pageants, kasi after a while, na-eelect sila to compete in Miss Universe or Miss World.

Like last year (Ozge Ulusoy, Claudia Ortiz & Florecita Cobian). good luck talaga to Charlene. And para naman hindi masyadong ma cast aside ang Miss Earth / Asia-Pacific.

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Reminds me of Zorah's get up during an evening function in Bayamon... :D

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/australia_flag.gif

Kung siya pinadala ng Australia sa Panama, pasok kaya siya sa Top 15? :wondering:

Miss World Australia 2002 Nicole Rita Ghazal O'Neil
http://www.missworldaustralia.com/nicole/gallery/galleryImages/a/large/1.jpg http://www.missworldaustralia.com/nicole/gallery/galleryImages/f/large/4.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

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The lovely Zhuo Ling upon her return to Beijing last year... :wow:
http://www.culturecomnews.com/paper/02-06-12/image/xin11.jpg

Her latest shots... taken in Hong Kong...
http://www.the-sun.com.hk/channels/ent/20020715/img/e02071521_big.jpg http://www.the-sun.com.hk/channels/ent/20020715/img/e02071535_big.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Another shot of Zhuo Ling... she narrowly missed the chance to become China's 1st Miss Universe last year... :)

http://p.vtourist.com/258027.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Anong meron si Zhuo Ling na wala si Wei Wu at wala siya sa Top 15 sa Panama? :wondering:

She looks exactly like my friend Pia Cabreira... :wow:
http://free.grinster.net/public/wei_wu1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

How do you say "beautiful" in Mandarin? Hehe! :)

http://free.grinster.net/public/zhuo_beautiful.jpg

[Lara_D]

This year's Miss China is nothing compared to Zhuo Ling, who has this elegance. And Miss China 2003's teeth is just too freaky. :bungi:

[Lara_D]

Simple, a good set of teeth. hehehe

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Anong meron si Zhuo Ling na wala si Wei Wu at wala siya sa Top 15 sa Panama? :wondering:

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: ahehe! sabagay... :D pero ang ganda ng gown ni wu wei!!! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Hong Kong 2002 Tiffany Lam: Sayang na sayang siya... Miss Chinese International lang nakinabang sa ganda niya. :(
http://147.208.132.202/wfsf/2002/Aug/12/06_55/images/hiResWeb36440.jpg

cathybee: Would you know why HK prioritizes Miss Chinese International so much? Is it the most prestigious Chinese pageant existing? :wondering: Thanks in advance!

[Musique]

This girl is really pretty. She should try competing for national pageant that would send her to Miss U or Miss W. Sayang kasi walang official portraits ang Miss Earth, kaya kaunti lang ang pictures niya.

Anyway, she was in GB 50 Most beautiful naman in 2002.

http://www.dolorescouceiro.com/concursos/me4.jpg http://www.dolorescouceiro.com/concursos/me5.jpg

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Who's that babe? :loveeyes:

Christina Carpintero? :wondering:

[Musique]

Yep. It's Cristina Carpintero alright!

Gling mo. Ako hindi ko masyadong na recognize siya at first. Kasi naman isang pic lang niya ang nasa internet dati. Kung hindi pa siya nag top ten, eh di super yung isang pic lang talaga ang makakarecognize ng viewers sa kanya.

I'm talking about this pic.

http://www.dolorescouceiro.com/concursos/me7.jpg

Sabi dati ng isang poster sa isang MB na she should get the Halloween award. Pero I liked her. Buti na lang talaga she made it sa semis.

Actually medyo kahawig niya si Agot Isidro dun sa unang pic. Ang ayoko lang sa kanya is that she's too white!

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Musique: Who's that babe? :loveeyes:

Christina Carpintero? :wondering:

[Lara_D]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/venezuela_flag.gif

Bigger Miss Universe headshots of Venezuelan queens through the past years.
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL47/1189864/2252256/27227355.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Ah okay! Hehe! Chamba lang... :D Well I don't think Cristina's a runner-up or semi-finalist in Miss España. Is she? Pero ang ganda nga niya... :loveeyes:

Lara_D: Wow! Ang ganda! The worst is yung shot ni Marena. Mukha siyang guy. The best ay yung kay Eva... very refreshing kasi... Ganda rin nung kay Cynthia. Jennifer Love Hewitt clone siya dyan!!!!! :whatthe:

[Lara_D]

http://www.dolorescouceiro.com/concursos/me7.jpg

A pretty girl, but I doubt she can win Miss España. But the good consolation is, Spain will never run out of beautiful women.

[Lara_D]

http://macedobahia.sites.uol.com.br/missnews/images/noticias/11gislaine.jpg

Just staring at Miss Brazil 2003, Gislaine Ferreira's pic. She is really beautiful, but just like Jensie said, the Brazillian girls always have the outdated dresses. Can't help but scratch your head, "She could have done better." :~(

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/venezuela_flag.gif

Unknown to many, it was 35-year old Alexander Gonzalez that trained and lectured Amelia Vega at La Quinta Miss Venezuela last April. He is one of Osmel's assistants and confidants.
http://www.elmundo.com.ve/ediciones/2003/06/12/Images/i1_9N1I1.jpg

He is touted as Osmel's future successor as the "Pygmalion of Beauty Pageants".

SOURCE: El Mundo (http://www.elmundo.com.ve)

[JENSIE_G]

a BIG BIG sayang... :shrug:

Vania Millan Miras: her latest look... :(
http://www.estilisimo.com/reportajes/img_reportajes/missvania.jpg

kung ganyan lang siya sana kaganda sa san juan... :(

[cybermyx]

JENSIE_G, Lara_D and the rest of the gang!

Thanks for the infos and the updates! You made us informed palagi!

1994 is the good year for the Binibining Pilipinas. Most of the beauty queens of Bb. Pilipinas 1994 ay nakapasok sa finalists.


Charlene Gonzalez - Finalist: 1994 Miss Universe

Alma Concepcion - Finalist / Miss Friendship: 1994 Miss International

Caroline Subijano - Finalist: 1994 Miss World

Abbygale Arenas - Miss Photogenic: 1997 Miss Universe

Eda Calonia - 2nd Runner Up: 1994 Binibining Pilipinas

Sheila Marie Dizon - 1994 Binibining Pilipinas Tourism


Add nyo na lang yun iba pang mga infos.



Off topic:

suplad0 - here's my cell no. 0918-3209267. just look for Niño


:)



Belated Happy Independence sa inyong lahat!

[JENSIE_G]

cybermyx: hey bro! no problem!!! :)

ang ganda rin ni sheila dizon eh... she should've won a major crown sana... pero no regrets... 1994 was definitely a good year indeed... :D

[cybermyx]

Kailan kaya maulit yun?

Sana this coming 2004 ay maganda ang ating ipapanlaban for the international beauty pageants.

:)

[JENSIE_G]

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Miss España 2003 Eva Gonzalez upon her return to Madrid from Panama on June 9.
http://noticias.hispavista.com/imagenes/corazon/a20030609170028.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

cybermyx: oo nga eh... sana talaga next year... :D

di mo napansin, except 1964, swerte tayo palagi every 10 years...

1954- MU semi-finalist Bessie Ocampo
1974- MU semi-finalist Guada Sanchez
1984- MU 3rd RU Des Verdadero
1994- MU finalist Charlene Gonzalez

diba??? malay mo 2004 is our year once again! :up:

[cybermyx]

Wish Ko Lang na magkatotoo ang sinabi mo JENSIE_G!

It's about time na bumawi tayo sa mga international beauty pagaents this 2004.

:)

[JENSIE_G]

cybermyx: onga eh. sana talaga!!! :angel:

may panahon din tayo uli... :up:

[Musique]

Filipinos will surely be happy kung maulit uli and monumental success ng Philippines sa internatinal pageants. Sana manalo na uli tayo ng bagong international title sa major 3.

:bow:

[Musique]

RUSSIANS SAY OLESYA BONDARENKO DIDN'T PLACE BECAUSE OF OXANA FEDOROVA




MOSCOW. June 9 (Interfax) - Russian girls will not win the Miss Universe beauty pageant in the next 2-3 years, the organizers and participants of the pageant said.

"In the next 2-3 years, Russian girls will have a really hard time at the Miss Universe beauty pageant. This is because of last year's situation when the Russian contestant, Oxana Fedorova, was stripped of her crown," Nikolai Kostin, president of the Miss Russia beauty pageant, told a news conference at the Izvestia media center in Moscow on Monday.

Oxana Fedorova (right), 24, who was crowned Miss Universe last year, was stripped of her title after breaking the terms of the contract. In addition, she did not fulfill the terms of the contract requiring her to make public appearances. The organizers of the pageant also accused her of secretly getting married.

"This year, Russian participant Olesya Bondarenko (left), who, according to my 'reliable information', was included in the five top beauties, was later crossed off from the list of finalists. She did not even get into the first fifteen. This was done specifically to prevent Russia from behaving as it did in Fedorova's case," Kostin said.

Bondarenko, who was crowned 1st runner-up at Miss Russia in 2002 and who had just returned from the Miss Universe beauty pageant, has confirmed that the press and the organizers of the pageant were very unfriendly to her. "I was bombarded with questions from journalists. The main one was what Russia can hope for after what happened with Fedorova. Although the attitude toward me as a participant did change after a couple of days, the opinion about Russian girls changed in general," she said.

The Miss Russia pageant intends to create a national beauty academy, Kostin said. "In the course of the ten years of the pageant's work, during which practically all of the highest goals have been reached, we have managed to accumulate considerable experience," Kostin said.

Bondarenko, from Khabarovsk, was appointed as Miss Universe representative after the original winner, Svetlana Koroleva (left), won the Miss Europe pageant in December. The organization then held an emergency pageant called "Miss Russia Universe" and they crowned Yulia Akhonkova, ineligible to participate because she was 17. Then they called the 1st runner-up, Maria Smirnova (right), disqualified when found out that she posed in Russian Playboy. Just when everyone thought Russia would not be represented, Bondarenko joined the international pageant.

In general, Kostin said Russia needs a program of state support for national beauty pageants. "In many countries, there are national beauty schools, where girls undergo a lot of training, sometimes practically from childhood."

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: there really is a conspiracy against russia... i could feel it talaga... :wow:

[JENSIE_G]

For those interested, here are the two Endless Sun swimwear designs used during Miss Universe 2003... :up:

Roho in Red (Presentation Show & Live Telecast)
UNDERWIRE TOP (all sizes) US$ 44.00
STRING-SIDE PANT (all sizes) US$ 44.00
http://www.everythingbutwater.com/ebw/shop/vendor/endlesssun/images/END_40424_40408_450.jpg

Panama in Floral (Official individual and group swimsuit poster shoot)
UNDERWIRE TOP (all sizes) US$ 44.00
SCOOP-SIDE PANT (all sizes) US$ 44.00
http://www.everythingbutwater.com/ebw/shop/vendor/endlesssun/images/END_40224_40204_450.jpg

To purchase either design, click on Everything But Water (http://www.everythingbutwater.com/ebw/about/editorial/missuniverse.html). :up:

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/southafrica_flag.gif

Rare shot of Miss South Africa Cindy Nell during the Live Telecast... :D
http://about.reuters.com/pictures/galleries/Stories/631905087674531250/Previews/ORH2003060500457_prt_502.jpg

IMHO, Sonia Raciti still has the best figure among Miss South Africa titleholders as of recent memory... :up:

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/puertorico_flag.gif

Latest shot of Miss Universe 1995 finalist Desiree Lowry... :D
http://veavea.com/_images/1766/cover3grande.1766.jpg

She know heads the Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico Organization, which selects the puertorriqueña representative for Miss World. :)

[Lara_D]

Diba you posted that article a few days ago?


Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Musique: there really is a conspiracy against russia... i could feel it talaga... :wow:

I don't believe there's a conspiracy, the judges didn't buy her gown.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: ibang article pinost ko... pero it was also from the interfax agency... howell...

[Lara_D]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/peru_flag.gif

Preuvian Queens of 2003
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/08iD2xbxrEx77zJ/album0003/superhires/foto016.jpg

MISS PERU UNIVERSE CLAUDIA ORTIZ AND MISS PERU WORLD CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ

[Lara_D]

Nope. That's the article you posted. I posted that in American MB.


Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Lara_D: ibang article pinost ko... pero it was also from the interfax agency... howell...

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: oo nga noh! same article, different title... howell... :teehee:

[Lara_D]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/china_flag.gif

China's bet to Miss Intercontinental in Germany, Ma Yong Mei, from Szezhuan Province. She was the favourite in Miss China Universe 2003 but was un-placed. Being a professional model, she should outdo the beautiful but shy Wu Wei with better results, at least she knows how to "flaunt" on stage instead of trying to keep to a side claiming to exhibit the introvertedness of chinese ladies.

A waste...
http://image2.sina.com.cn/lx/2003-06-13/3_8-1-75-398_20030613101220.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: can i just swallow my pride and say na mas maganda si claudia hernandez kesa kay ortiz!!!! :loveeyes:

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: why is it that mas ok ang chinese beauties pag di nagsa-smile showing their teeth? :teehee:

[Musique]

Ako hindi ko naman iniisip na there's a conspiracy sa mga Russian delegates. Pero it is inevitable that people will not soon forget what happened to Oxana and her short-lived reign.

Gusto ko rin si Sonia Raciti. She's really pretty pero kapag naaalala ko ang kanyang medyo over-rehearsed na way of speaking...

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: pero nanghihinayang ako kay svetlana korolyova... if she didn't win miss europe, sa panama sana siya pupunta... i think malakas siya... she could've redeemed oxana and russia of their lost glory... but then, we would never really know... :shrug:

onga eh. inokray pa nga nila julie and ali yung sagot ni sonia sa final 5 q&a eh. hehe... :teehee:

[Musique]

http://www.assetsmodels.com/Images/01_female/Large/Andrea%20Roche%20L.jpg

Height: 5' 8"
Hips: 35
Waist: 25
Bust: 34C
Dress size: 10 - 12
Shoe: 6
Eyes: Green
Hair: Black
Miss Ireland 98'.

Lovely Ciara crowned Miss Waterford

NINETEEN-years-old Leaving Cert. student Ciara Bailey, from Lismore Park, was finding it hard to keep her mind focussed on her exams this week having been crowned Miss Waterford.

She scooped the prize of €1,000, €300 to spend in A- Wear and €750 entry to the Miss Ireland competition. Blue-eyed Ciara, who sits her Leaving Certificate at the Presentation Convent commencing today (Wednesday, is a part time model with Waterford model agency, Prima, run by its director Katherine Cahill.

Andrea Roche, who owns the franchise for the Miss Ireland for Miss World competition, was in Axis Mundi to judge the 16 finalists and choose the winner.

At the private party to announce the winner on Friday night, Andrea Roche commented that the standard in Waterford City was very high. She said there were at least five girls who she thought could have won the final.

About Ciara Bailey, who is daughter of Ann and Liam Bailey, she said, “Ciara really has everything, she is tall at 5’ 8”, slim, beautiful, but is also lovely to talk to and has a great walk.”

Prima’s director Katherine Cahill said Ciara has a lovely, sunny personality and had always behaved very professionally over her last three years with Prima. I’ve no doubt that she will do well in Miss Ireland.”

Miss Ireland will be held on August 1 at a televised event in City West Hotel, Dublin. Andrea announced that singer Ronan Keating and Louis Walsh will be among the judges this year. Julia Morley, who runs Miss World, will also come to Dublin for the event.

At the private party to announce the winner on Friday night, Andrea Roche commented that the standard in Waterford City was very high. She said there were at least five girls who she thought could have won the final.

A runner-up was also chosen on the night, in the event that Ciara Bailey will be unable to contest the final in August. The runner up was Sarah Fleming, from Shannon Drive in Avondale, who is a student at WIT.

Four of the other finalists were also from Prima, namely Danielle Lauri, Erica Ryan, Vanessa Casey and Una Kelly, who all did Prima’s self-improvement and deportment course.

Organiser of this year’s Miss Waterford, Ross Allen, said he was delighted with the level of entry this year. “We had sixteen great contestants and there is no reason why Miss Ireland can’t be found in Waterford.” Ross Allen also thanked the sponsors of this year’s event, which included Axis Mundi, Faithlegg House Hotel, WLRfm, Flash’s Bar in High Street and A- Wear.

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

IMPORTANT PAGEANT CORONATION DATES (A more updated list!) :cool:

June 15, Sunday
Miss America International 2003

June 20, Friday
Miss Tahiti Nui 2003

June 30, Monday
Miss Northern Ireland 2003

July 3, Thursday
Pancyprian Beauty Pageant 2003

July 5, Saturday
Miss Gibraltar 2003

July 12, Saturday
Miss Florida USA 2004

July 18, Friday
Miss International Canada 2003

July 28, Monday
Miss Texas USA 2004

August 1, Friday
Miss Ireland 2003

August 14, Thursday
Miss Mundo Puerto Rico 2003

August 16, Saturday
Miss World New Zealand 2003

August 31, Sunday
Miss California USA 2004
Miss Montana USA 2004

September 8, Monday
Miss Schweiz 2003

September 13, Saturday
Miss Venezuela 2003

September 27, Saturday
Miss Michigan USA 2004
Miss Polonia 2003

October 11, Saturday
Miss Louisiana USA 2004

October 18, Saturday
Miss Alabama USA 2004

October 25, Saturday
Miss North Carolina USA 2004
Miss Tennessee USA 2004

October 26, Sunday
Miss Earth 2003

November 1, Saturday
Miss Arkansas USA 2004
Miss Colorado USA 2004

November 8, Saturday
Miss Georgia USA 2004
Miss Mississippi USA 2004

November 9, Sunday
Miss Indiana USA 2004
Miss New Jersey USA 2004

November 15, Saturday
Miss South Carolina USA 2004

November 16, Sunday
Miss South Dakota USA 2004
Miss Virginia USA 2004

November 22, Saturday
Miss Idaho USA 2004

November 23, Sunday
Miss Illinois USA 2004

November 24, Monday
Miss Massachusetts USA 2004

November 30, Sunday
Miss Delaware USA 2004
Miss New York USA 2004

December 6, Saturday
Miss World 2003*

December 7, Sunday
Miss Maryland USA 2004
Miss South Africa 2003*

*not yet 100% confirmed

Stay tuned for further updates! :up:

[Musique]

Does anybody know how Ivette Santa Maria became Miss Peru-Earth 2003?

Was she a runner-up in either the Universe or World Peru pageant? Was she hand-picked?

Alam ko maraming may gusto sa kanya for either World or Universe pero ang masasabi ko lang sa kanya is just follow Claudia Ortiz' footsteps. Try again next after your Miss Earth experience. Huwag nga lang gayahin yung makapal na make-up.

http://channels.dal.net/webz/2003/Ivette-peru.jpg

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Now ko lang narinig na pang-ME2003 na si Ivette. She was my orig bet for MU2003... Howell... :shrug:

I dunno how she was selected. Maybe hand-chosen nga lang...

[cybermyx]

Hmmmm ...

Pag initan ba ang Russia?

Pinagkaisahan nila si Miss Russia 2003 sa nakaraang Miss U. Kung tutuusin pasok siya sa finals.

Hay naku pati sa beauty pageants ... may halong politics.

:)

[KorsakoV]

Kung totoo man na may conspiracy, the Miss Russia org. can't do anything about it now! :D

Ganyan talaga ang buhay......di mawawala ang mga gantihan. :D

Talaga si Oxana oh! hahaha..... maingay parin ang pangalan niya hanggang ngayon. :D

[Musique]

http://www.3dflags.com/assets/XV21AE/gif/2/u/3dflagsdotcom_ukeng_2fawm.gif

A recognition to the 19 English Women who placed in Miss Universe

1955 Margaret Rowe (Semifinalist)
1956 Iris Alice Kathleen Waller (3rd Runner-Up)
1957 Cynthia Cooper (stage name: Sonia Hamilton) (2nd Runner-Up)
1959 Pamela Anne Searle (3rd Runner-Up)
1960 Joan Ellinor Boardman (Semifinalist)
1961 Arlette Dobson (3rd Runner-Up)
1962 Kim Carlton (Semifinalist)
1964 Brenda Blackler (1st Runner-Up)
1966 Janice Carol Whiteman (Semifinalist)
1967 Jennifer Lynn Lewis (2nd Runner-Up)
1968 Jennifer Lowe Summers (Semifinalist)
1971 Marilyn Ann Ward (Semifinalist)
1972 Jennifer “Jenny” McAdam (4th Runner-Up)
1974 Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Celeste Anders (Semifinalist)
1975 Vicki Harris (Semifinalist)
1976 Pauline Davies (Semifinalist)
1979 Carolyn Ann Seaward (2nd Runner-Up)
1982 Della Frances Dolan (Semifinalist)
1983 Karen Lesley Moore (4th Runner - Up)


:bow:

[Lara_D]

Regarding Miss Russia 2003, I don't believe it's the politics. She carried her gown well (though it was really really "unique" and very unvonventional), I guess it wasn't appealing to the judges. That gown was really risky.

[Lara_D]

Miss Universe Top 5s

1999
http://www.ecf.utoronto.ca/~shirley/official/Top5_l.jpg

2000
http://images.indian-magic.com/mu2k/mu14.jpg

2001
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/HIjmiEb2f39DGec/album0005/superhires/foto012.jpg

2002
http://www.tonypierce.com/images/2002/universe/five.jpg

2003
http://about.reuters.com/pictures/galleries/Stories/631905087674531250/Previews/ORH2003060400060_prt_502.jpg

It's easy to spot the common denominator in all of these years

[Lara_D]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/botswana_flag.gif

When will see Botswana in Miss Universe again?
http://www.ecf.utoronto.ca/~shirley/official/Uni99312_l.jpg
http://www.ecf.utoronto.ca/~shirley/official/Uni99512_l.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

It's really weird England never won MU... ang mapapagmalaki lang nila aside from those 19 semi-finalists ay ang 5 Photogenic awards nila... :D

[Lara_D]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/turkey_flag.gif

I posted this before. A few weeks before Pex conked out.

Two former Miss Turkeys
http://free.grinster.net/public/turkey.jpg

Miss Turkey 2000 Yuksel Ak (2nd runner up in Miss World 2000) is on the left and Miss Turkey 1998 Azuman Kraus (Miss Congeniality in Miss Universe 1998) on the right.

[JENSIE_G]

:bday: Happy Happy 50th Birthday!!! :bday:

Janelle "Penny" Commissiong Bowen Chow~ June 15, 1953
Miss Trinidad & Tobago 1977
Miss Universe 1977
-Photogenic Award winner

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag1/pag1_image2.jpg
http://www.bestoftrinidad.com/profiles/commissiong2.jpg http://www.search.co.tt/trinidad/penny/pennysm.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag1/pag1_image1.jpg


***Unknown to many, Janelle was in Santo Domingo, Domincan Republic last July 29, 2002 to assist in the crowning of Miss Republica Dominicana 2002 Amelia Vega.

[Lara_D]

Jensie,
It's "Miss Republica Dominicana"

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: I changed it na... Sorry may hangover pa ako... :teehee: :bonkself:

[Lara_D]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/venezuela_flag.gif

A rare pic of Marena Bencomo Miss Venezuela 1997 in her official portrait.
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL207/1185363/2243386/27320233.jpg

[Musique]

Hey, I was browsing through fan pages and I saw this live telecast photo of Sanja Papic in swimsuit. Alam ko, I think Lara_D posted a much bigger picture of it a few pages ago, pero I seem lost, 30 mins na akong naghahanap, hindi ko pa rin makita.

Pa post naman uli yung bigger pic nito kung pwede.

http://www.geocities.com/mugateway/images/sanjaswim.jpg

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

:cheers: HAPPY FATHERS' DAY TO ALL DADS!!! :cheers:

Feature: One of the luckiest fathers in the entire universe... Hector Quiñones Sr. strolls by Bayamon Beach a day after his lovely daughter Denise was crowned the most beautiful woman in the universe.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag1/pag1_image3.jpg

Another lucky dad Stanislaw Pasek meets his equally-stunning daughter Justine as she arrives home in Panama, fresh from becoming 1st RU in Miss Universe 2002. Little did he know his daughter would be destined to be crowned the most beautiful woman in the universe.
http://www.brama.com/news/press/thumbs/030210pasek_missuniverse.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

An interesting article I translated from La Prensa Nicaragua... Read on...

Amelia Vega is arrogant- Miss Nicaragua Claudia Salmeron

Cellulites, plastic surgery, stupidity are just some things most beauty queens don't show in front of the cameras, but are truly existing. Our very own Miss Nicaragua, Claudia Salmerón, share some of her experiences and insights during the recently-concluded pageant.

The very moment they we arrived in Panama, the slavery began. We were lead by a contingent of security guards to the hotel, where we remained heavily-guarded until the day of the big event. In addition, a group of chaperones maintained our security and grooming. No relatives or family members could visit us. Of course, we could not help but be nervous everyday. At one point in time, some delegates had to be transferred to the hospital due to stress and fatigue, but the camaraderie mainly between the Latins, made everything bearable.

Claudia further revealed that Amelia had blisters on her feet. In fact, no one was spared from that problem. There were lots of events and functions, wherein the delegates had to stand for a long time wearing stillettos. The only consolation was, every 5 minutes, truckloads of food were offered to everyone. Hunger and starvation were not a problem, after all.

There was a case involving Miss Iceland, who got really ill. Blame it on stress and the refusal to eat. Miss Nigeria was another. Miss Iceland vomitted on her dress shortly before the Presentation Show. The entire gown was stained.

With whom did you get well along?
My roommate, Miss Panama. She had a great personality. I also got along well with Miss Peru. I will also treasure fond memories of another friend of mine, Miss Spain. She smoked regularly on the bathroom, because her roommate did not tolerate it.

How was Miss Dominican Republic?
Among the Latins, there was not much warm ties with her. Blame it on her arrogance. During the rehearsals, she stepped on Miss Turkey's foot, but never apologized. I was one of the few who congratulated her when she was crowned. The others opted not to... they all crowded in the dressing room, saying that they did not want to mingle with that witch.

What are other incidents that you want to share?
There are so many things I want to share, but now I only realized Miss Venezuela should have won. Miss Panama had lots of fanatical admirers who frightened , but thanks to the security that surrounded us, we were safe. Miss Spain had problems with Miss Dominican Republic.

Why do you think they did not choose you to be among the Top 15?
They considered many factors-- among them are economy and politics. This is a reason that the Miss Nicaragua organization is going to employ a new strategy for next year.

Translated from: La Prensa Nicaragua (http://www-ni.laprensa.com.ni/archivo/2003/junio/13/aquientrenos/rostros/rostros-20030613-01.html)

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Are these the shots you were looking for? :wondering:
http://www.corporation-x.com/pooja/serbia33.jpg
http://www.corporation-x.com/pooja/serbia32.jpg

[Lara_D]

Amelia Vega with her dad. The biatch... hehehe

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag2/pag2_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/dominrep_flag.gif

Miss Universe Amelia Vega
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag3/pag3_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag2/pag2_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag2/pag2_image2.jpg

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag3/pag3_image2.gif http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag3/pag3_image3.jpg

[Musique]

Actually, JENSIE, the one from the finals night. Yung walang sash...

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Ah yun ba... Hold on... Try ko hanapin uli... :)

[JENSIE_G]

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030604/capt.1054695412.panama_miss_universe_pan121.jpg

[Musique]

JENSIE_G: Thanks a lot. ito nga yung hinahanap ko.

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: No problem! :)

[Musique]

The Dethroned Queen!

http://pic7.picturetrail.com:80/VOL199/1079710/inbox/76692.jpg

Her stepping down from the title didn't really create much buzz in the pageant world considering that her title was unheard by many. Was she following on the footsteps of Oxana Fedorova? And will this make judges look more than beauty and actually analyze the sincerity and commitment a contestant has from now on?

Dzejla and Amelia were both disliked by their 'batchmates'? Will Amelia suffer the same fate?

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/yugoslavia_flag.gif

The search for Miss Srbije i Crne Gore 2003 has begun!

Miss Yu Company has already begun its search for Ana Sargic's successor, who is set to be crowned on August.

The Miss Srbije i Crne Gore 2003 winner will represent Serbia & Montenegro in Miss World 2003.

1st RU will go to Miss Universe 2004.

Click here (http://www.serbianyellowpages.com/dijaspora/index.php?clanak=missyu2003) to read the article in Serbian. :)

[JENSIE_G]

The reigning Miss Yu 2002 Ana Sargic... pasok kaya siya sa Top 15 had she been sent to MU? :wondering:

http://www.andrejevic-jewelry.co.yu/Ana%20Sargic%20MissYu2002%20v.jpg http://www.andrejevic-jewelry.co.yu/Ana%20Sargic%20v.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.theodora.com/flags/new9/hong_kong-t.gif

Miss Hong Kong 2003 is set for August 23, Saturday.

As always, the winner will compete in Miss Chinese International 2004.

Runners-up will go to Miss World 2003 and Miss International 2003.

SOURCE: HK Beauties (http://www.misshkbeauties.com/03hk.htm)

[JENSIE_G]

IMPORTANT PAGEANT CORONATION DATES (A more updated list!) :cool:

June 15, TONIGHT! :bounce2:
Miss America International 2003

June 20, Friday
Miss Tahiti Nui 2003

June 30, Monday
Miss Northern Ireland 2003

July 3, Thursday
Pancyprian Beauty Pageant 2003

July 5, Saturday
Miss Gibraltar 2003

July 12, Saturday
Miss Florida USA 2004

July 18, Friday
Miss International Canada 2003

July 28, Monday
Miss Texas USA 2004

August 1, Friday
Miss Ireland 2003

August 14, Thursday
Miss Mundo Puerto Rico 2003

August 16, Saturday
Miss World New Zealand 2003

August 23, Saturday
Miss Hong Kong 2003

August 31, Sunday
Miss California USA 2004
Miss Montana USA 2004

September 8, Monday
Miss Schweiz 2003

September 13, Saturday
Miss Venezuela 2003

September 27, Saturday
Miss Michigan USA 2004
Miss Polonia 2003

October 11, Saturday
Miss Louisiana USA 2004

October 18, Saturday
Miss Alabama USA 2004

October 25, Saturday
Miss North Carolina USA 2004
Miss Tennessee USA 2004

October 26, Sunday
Miss Earth 2003

November 1, Saturday
Miss Arkansas USA 2004
Miss Colorado USA 2004

November 8, Saturday
Miss Georgia USA 2004
Miss Mississippi USA 2004

November 9, Sunday
Miss Indiana USA 2004
Miss New Jersey USA 2004

November 15, Saturday
Miss South Carolina USA 2004

November 16, Sunday
Miss South Dakota USA 2004
Miss Virginia USA 2004

November 22, Saturday
Miss Idaho USA 2004

November 23, Sunday
Miss Illinois USA 2004

November 24, Monday
Miss Massachusetts USA 2004

November 30, Sunday
Miss Delaware USA 2004
Miss New York USA 2004

December 6, Saturday
Miss World 2003*

December 7, Sunday
Miss Maryland USA 2004
Miss South Africa 2003*

*not yet 100% confirmed

Stay tuned for further updates! :up:

[aussie12]

NICE:) :) THANKS FOR THE SCHED....

[JENSIE_G]

aussie12: you're welcome! :)

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/canada_flag.gif

The Miss World Canada 2003 pageant is now the official Canadian preliminary for the Miss World pageant.

Stay tuned for the announcement of its coronation date.

Visit their official website (http://www.missworldcanada.com). :up:

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/trintob_flag.gif

The search is on for Miss Trinidad & Tobago for Miss Universe 2004.

Winner will represent the twin island-nation in Miss Universe 2004.

Coronation date will be announced very soon!

Click and see the official website (http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/loader.asp?link=contentHOME.htm). :up:

[JENSIE_G]

Guess who she is... ;)

http://island-temptations.com/old/fall02/images/front/p_cover.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

OMG!!! :wow:

She should join Miss Universe Aruba 2003 next month!!!! :up:

Miss Teen Aruba 2000
Kendra Matthews

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag4/pag4_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Universe 1987 Memories :D

Our very own Geraldine Edith "Pebbles" Villaruz Asis... :loveeyes:
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag5/pag5_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag6/pag6_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag7/pag7_image2.jpg

Million thanks to our friend Soma Vellayan for the super rare shots! :up:

***Had she competed in Miss Universe 1988 instead, she could have given Porntip and the rest of the Asians a run for their money! Mexico could have been excluded in the Top 5 in favor of her. :teehee:

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Universe 1987 Memories

National Costume Award winner Jackie Mereilles of Brazil... :D
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag7/pag7_image1.jpg

Another over-hype lady in pageant history. Too bad the judges thought otherwise... :teehee:

[JENSIE_G]

Announcement

I'll make libre ice cream anyone who could explain why ganyan ang delegate sashes nung Miss Universe 1987.

Bakit iba ang material and font?

:D :D :D

[JENSIE_G]

Latest shot of... :D

Pamela Zarza
Miss Paraguay 1992
Miss Universe National Costume Award winner 1992
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag7/pag7_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag8/pag8_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Sharing lang... :D

TOP 10 MOST-VIEWED THREADS IN THE MOVIES AND TV FORUM:

1. The Beauty Pageants Thread - II: 34,433 views :bounce2:

2. CHARMED: NEW SEASON!: 29, 862 views

3. mandy moore's A WALK TO REMEMBER: 25, 874 views

4. ABS-CBN's SA DULO NG WALANG HANGGAN: 21,799 views

5. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: 20, 359 views

6. GAME - common thread: 19,230 views

7. Blind items!: 18,907 views

8. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: 18,346 views

9. All About Click: 17,060 views

10. Luis "Lucky" Manzano: 14,717 views

***at least for the first 25 pages!

THANKS SA LAHAT NG MGA DUMADAAN HERE SA THREAD!!! :cheers:

[shnicky]

WOW! Ang galing naman. :)
Congratulations! Yehey!
:D

[suplad0]

nakakabilib talaga...

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Sharing lang... :D

TOP 10 MOST-VIEWED THREADS IN THE MOVIES AND TV FORUM:

1. The Beauty Pageants Thread - II: 34,433 views :bounce2:

2. CHARMED: NEW SEASON!: 29, 862 views

3. mandy moore's A WALK TO REMEMBER: 25, 874 views

4. ABS-CBN's SA DULO NG WALANG HANGGAN: 21,799 views

5. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: 20, 359 views

6. GAME - common thread: 19,230 views

7. Blind items!: 18,907 views

8. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: 18,346 views

9. All About Click: 17,060 views

10. Luis "Lucky" Manzano: 14,717 views

***at least for the first 25 pages!

THANKS SA LAHAT NG MGA DUMADAAN HERE SA THREAD!!! :cheers:

[MingTsai]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Guess who she is... ;)

http://island-temptations.com/old/fall02/images/front/p_cover.jpg

miss world colombia 2002? or miss aruba universe 94?

[MingTsai]

Originally posted by Apostle
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/sayalero/sayalero_image1.jpg
One of the most successful batches in Binibini history. :)

Eda Calonia, Shiela Marie Dizon, Cara Subijano, Charlene Gonzales, Alma Concepcion, and Abbygale Arenas.

cara and abby had the best gowns. no comment na lang sa iba. cara also had the best walk that night.

[JENSIE_G]

shnicky and suplad0: :up: :up: :up:

MingTsai: miss universe aruba alexandra ochoa! galing mo! :handsdown:

[JENSIE_G]

Who will succeed Vanessa Marie Semrow? :)
http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/TUSA2002_Fashion_6.jpg

Unconfirmed reports have it that Miss Teen USA 2003 will be crowned on August 13, Wednesday at the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.

Stay tuned for its confirmation. :up:

[JENSIE_G]

IMPORTANT PAGEANT CORONATION DATES (A more updated list!) :cool:

June 20, Friday
Miss Tahiti Nui 2003

June 30, Monday
Miss Northern Ireland 2003

July 3, Thursday
Pancyprian Beauty Pageant 2003

July 5, Saturday
Miss Gibraltar 2003

July 12, Saturday
Miss Florida USA 2004

July 18, Friday
Miss International Canada 2003

July 28, Monday
Miss Texas USA 2004

August 1, Friday
Miss Ireland 2003

August 14, Thursday
Miss Mundo Puerto Rico 2003

August 16, Saturday
Miss World New Zealand 2003

August 23, Saturday
Miss Hong Kong 2003

August 27, Wednesday
Miss World Canada 2003

August 31, Sunday
Miss California USA 2004
Miss Montana USA 2004

September 8, Monday
Miss Schweiz 2003

September 13, Saturday
Miss Venezuela 2003

September 15, Monday
Miss Italia 2003

September 27, Saturday
Miss Michigan USA 2004
Miss Polonia 2003

October 11, Saturday
Miss Louisiana USA 2004

October 18, Saturday
Miss Alabama USA 2004

October 25, Saturday
Miss North Carolina USA 2004
Miss Tennessee USA 2004

October 26, Sunday
Miss Earth 2003

November 1, Saturday
Miss Arkansas USA 2004
Miss Colorado USA 2004

November 8, Saturday
Miss Georgia USA 2004
Miss Mississippi USA 2004

November 9, Sunday
Miss Indiana USA 2004
Miss New Jersey USA 2004

November 15, Saturday
Miss South Carolina USA 2004

November 16, Sunday
Miss South Dakota USA 2004
Miss Virginia USA 2004

November 22, Saturday
Miss Idaho USA 2004

November 23, Sunday
Miss Illinois USA 2004

November 24, Monday
Miss Massachusetts USA 2004

November 30, Sunday
Miss Delaware USA 2004
Miss New York USA 2004

December 6, Saturday
Miss World 2003*

December 7, Sunday
Miss Maryland USA 2004
Miss South Africa 2003*

*not yet 100% confirmed

Stay tuned for further updates! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

I miss her so much... Amelia's nothing compared to her... :teehee:

http://www.punjabilok.com/ms_universe/images/miss_universe.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/italy_flag.gif

Who will succeed Eleanora Pedron?
http://www.miss-italia.it/archivio/titoli2002/missItalia/pedron06_b.jpg

Find out during the coronation of Miss Italia 2003 on September 15, Monday.

Stay tuned for further updates regarding the pageant! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/china_flag.gif

Around 200 models are competing in this year's New Silk Road Modeling Contest 2003.
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20030616/capt.sge.tih43.160603042041.photo00.default-384x271.jpg

Winner will represent China in Miss World 2003.

Stay tuned for more info regarding the contest! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

All systems go for Miss World 2003 in Hainan... Read on... :up:

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Building for Miss World Pageant Under Construction in Hainan

Construction on the cultural and exhibition center for the 2003 Miss World beauty pageant commenced on May 1 as scheduled in Sanya of south China's island province of Hainan.

The center is expected to be completed by Oct. 31 this year.

The first phase of the project includes building a 35-meter-tall tower, the main building, a square, a parking lot and a cruise ship wharf with a total floor space of 40,000 square meters. During the second phase, a recreation center will be built.

This is the first time for China to host the annual Miss World pageant. The decision was made at last year's contest.

(Xinhua News Agency May 9, 2003)

SOURCE:
http://service.china.org.cn/link/wcm/Show_Text?info_id=64242&p_qry=Miss%20and%20World (China Org)

[JENSIE_G]

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Miss World Competition to be held in China as scheduled

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Xinhuanet 2003-06-15 23:27:52


SANYA CITY, HAINAN PROVINCE, June 15 (Xinhuanet) -- The 53rd Miss World Competition is to be held in the city of Sanya in China's southernmost Hainan province, from Nov. 9 to Dec. 6 as scheduled, the first time China will have held the pageant.

Contenders from 117 countries and regions would converged on Sanya and the pageant would be televised live to those countries and regions, said sources with the Sanya municipal government on Sunday.

The cultural exhibition center, named the Crown of Beauty, is designed and built especially for this contest. Located by the scenic tropical Sanya river, the center covers a total area of 90,000 square meters with an investment of 120 million yuan (about 14.5 million US dollars).

The first-phase project includes building a main building, a square, a parking lot, a cruise ship wharf and auxiliary service facilities, covering a construction area of 40,000 square meters.

The Miss World Competition, which was launched in 1951 in London as part of the New Year celebrations in Britain at the sponsorship of Eric Morley, who died in the year 2000. And his widow Julia Morley succeeded him and is now executive chairperson of the competition's organizing agency.

SOURCE: Xinhua News Agency (http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2003-06/15/content_920243.htm)

[JENSIE_G]

IMPORTANT PAGEANT CORONATION DATES (A more updated list!) :cool:

June 20, Friday
Miss Tahiti Nui 2003

June 30, Monday
Miss Northern Ireland 2003

July 3, Thursday
Pancyprian Beauty Pageant 2003

July 5, Saturday
Miss Gibraltar 2003

July 12, Saturday
Miss Florida USA 2004

July 18, Friday
Miss International Canada 2003

July 28, Monday
Miss Texas USA 2004

August 1, Friday
Miss Ireland 2003

August 9, Saturday
Miss Uganda 2003

August 14, Thursday
Miss Mundo Puerto Rico 2003

August 16, Saturday
Miss World New Zealand 2003

August 19, Tuesday
Miss World Hungary 2003

August 23, Saturday
Miss Hong Kong 2003

August 27, Wednesday
Miss World Canada 2003

August 31, Sunday
Miss California USA 2004
Miss Montana USA 2004

September 8, Monday
Miss Schweiz 2003

September 9, Tuesday
Miss Jamaica World 2003

September 13, Saturday
Miss Venezuela 2003

September 15, Monday
Miss Italia 2003
Miss Kazakhstan 2003

September 27, Saturday
Miss Michigan USA 2004
Miss Polonia 2003

October 11, Saturday
Miss Louisiana USA 2004

October 18, Saturday
Miss Alabama USA 2004

October 25, Saturday
Miss North Carolina USA 2004
Miss Tennessee USA 2004

October 26, Sunday
Miss Earth 2003

November 1, Saturday
Miss Arkansas USA 2004
Miss Colorado USA 2004

November 8, Saturday
Miss Georgia USA 2004
Miss Mississippi USA 2004

November 9, Sunday
Miss Indiana USA 2004
Miss New Jersey USA 2004

November 15, Saturday
Miss South Carolina USA 2004

November 16, Sunday
Miss South Dakota USA 2004
Miss Virginia USA 2004

November 22, Saturday
Miss Idaho USA 2004

November 23, Sunday
Miss Illinois USA 2004

November 24, Monday
Miss Massachusetts USA 2004

November 30, Sunday
Miss Delaware USA 2004
Miss New York USA 2004

December 6, Saturday
Miss World 2003

December 7, Sunday
Miss Maryland USA 2004
Miss South Africa 2003*

December 12, Friday
Miss Belgie 2004

December 13, Saturday
Miss France 2004

*not yet 100% confirmed

Stay tuned for further updates! :up:

[Apostle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
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Unknown to many, it was 35-year old Alexander Gonzalez that trained and lectured Amelia Vega at La Quinta Miss Venezuela last April. He is one of Osmel's assistants and confidants.
http://www.elmundo.com.ve/ediciones/2003/06/12/Images/i1_9N1I1.jpg

He is touted as Osmel's future successor as the "Pygmalion of Beauty Pageants".

SOURCE: El Mundo (http://www.elmundo.com.ve)

Is this the same guy who ran towards Amelia during her victory walk?

[JENSIE_G]

Apostle: Hmmm... good question! Baka siya nga... :up:

[JENSIE_G]

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Miss Brasil 2004 will be held in the state of Santa Catarina in April 2004.

Winner will go to Miss Universe 2004.

TVBV will televise the big event nationwide.

SOURCE: Tribuna Catarinense (http://www.jornaltribuna.com.br/social.htm)

[JENSIE_G]

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Meet some of the beauties vying for the coveted Miss Uganda 2003 crown on August 9th.

Eva Asasira, 23
http://www.myuganda.co.ug/photos/misswest.jpg

Mabel Valin, 19
http://www.myuganda.co.ug/categories/entertainment/photos/miss-jinja2.jpg

Maureen Akisa
http://www.myuganda.co.ug/photos/miss_north.jpg

Julian Migamba
http://www.myuganda.co.ug/photos/miss_eastern.jpg

Miss Uganda 2003 will compete in Miss World 2003 set for December 6 in Hainan, China.

Stay tuned for more updates! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

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Who will succeed Julie Taton?
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/2003/images/main/BE.jpg

Find out on December 12, Friday during the coronation of Miss Belgie 2004.

Winner will represent Belgium in Miss Universe 2004 and Miss World 2004.

Stay tuned for more info! :up:

SOURCE: RTL Belique (http://www.rtl.be)

[JENSIE_G]

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Miss France 2004 is set for December 13, Saturday.

The preliminaries will be held in Tunisia.

Finals night will be held in Guadeloupe.

Winner goes to Miss Europe 2004.

[JENSIE_G]

Universal themes

The Miss Universe final is just the beginning for Miyako Miyazaki, who wants the world to see the beauty of Japanese culture. Chris Betros hears more.

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When Miyako Miyazaki steps onto the stage in Panama City for the Miss Universe finals on June 3, the audience won't be seeing the usual kimono-clad beauty from Japan. This year, Miss Japan will be dressed like a ninja-a stylish one, to be sure, reflecting the funkier mood of the contest in recent times. For the 25-year-old Miyazaki, who comes from Kumamoto Prefecture, winning the Miss Universe Japan title on April 14 was the culmination of six months' hard work and the beginning of a year during which she will be an ambassador for Japanese arts and culture.

"I still can't believe I was picked," she says demurely in the Harajuku offices of Miss Universe Japan. Not that she has had much time to savor the delight: the MUJ staff have had her busy preparing for the Panama finals. Besides giving countless media interviews, Miyazaki has been learning stage manners, as well as how to walk and talk for the final. Being a model for the past five years has been an enormous help for the 170cm-tall Miyazaki. She is taking English lessons but will use an interpreter on stage in order to better express herself. "For me the definition of beauty is not how we look. I'm not that confident prancing about on the stage in a swimsuit," she admits. "Beauty is on the inside-your way of thinking about others, your character, how you speak."

Miyazaki recalls seeing beauty contests on TV when she was young and marveling at all the beautiful people. "But I never thought I would ever enter a contest. It seemed like another world to me. Then last October, I heard about Miss Universe Japan and thought it would be a good experience to develop myself as a person and all my family and friends supported me. So I had an audition at my modeling agency." The rest, as they say, is ?@history. Miyazaki was one of 1,517 entrants (more than double the number who applied the previous year). She and nine other finalists spent six months preparing for the Japan final and doing promotions before her crowning.


The pageant has become big business in Japan since Frenchwoman Ines Ligron took over as national director of Miss Universe Japan in 1998 at Donald Trump's request. Ligron immediately rejuvenated the contest, turning it into a lucrative sponsorship event for major companies. For the next year, Miyazaki gets the use of a Renault Lutecia car, a specially designed crown with 100 pearls from Mikimoto, a complete wardrobe, a watch and free cosmetics from Nina Ricci, and a year's supply of vitamins and supplements from Naturally Plus.

"Miss" contests still draw a lot of criticism from some groups who claim they are demeaning to women. However, Miyazaki thinks there are more positives than negatives. "They are a great experience because we get to go places and do things we normally couldn't. We learn about other cultures and can get involved in raising awareness for real issues such as AIDS, poverty, education and so on," she says, adding that children's education is the issue closest to her heart.

In the six months since joining the contest, Miyazaki believes she has already changed a lot. For one thing, being left-handed, she has had to teach herself to write with her right hand because being a lefty is considered awkward in some parts of Japanese society. "I'm a Pisces, and Pisces have a very strong sensitivity," she says. More importantly, Miyazaki reckons she has become more self-confident and forward-looking. "I'm ready to challenge new things. I want to contribute to society as myself, not because I am Miss Universe Japan." Whether she wins the final or not, Miyazaki will have a busy year of engagements both in Japan and overseas. "It's a bit overwhelming because I am from a small country town and have only ever been abroad to Tahiti and South Korea," she says. During her travels, she wants to bring Japanese culture to the world, especially calligraphy (in which she is 8th dan), which she hopes to teach one day.

Having assumed the mantle of Miss Japan has put Miyazaki's regular routine temporarily on hold, which means she can't indulge her passions of swimming and basketball (not to mention eating cheesecake-for now, it's strawberries and watermelon). Striking a balance between her private and personal life is important, she emphasizes. "Fortunately, all my friends were my friends before I entered the contest, so nothing has changed there. We still hang out," says Miyazaki, who prefers the slower pace of country life. "It's too crowded in Tokyo and takes too long to get anywhere. Everybody is always in a hurry."

When asked if she has become a magnet for guys since winning the contest, Miyazaki is amused. "That might be fun. I like guys who set high standards for themselves, someone strong but who is also sensitive." And that would be...? "Ewan McGregor. I really loved him in Moulin Rouge."

SOURCE: Metropolis Tokyo (http://metropolis.japantoday.com/tokyo/479/interview.asp)

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Last Saturday, 17 beauties have been chosen to be the official candidates of the Miss Polonia 2003 (Miss Poland) pageant set for September 27th.
http://www.worldofmiss.republika.pl/zpolonia/fin_03.jpg

Here are the candidates:

01. Monika Buczyñska, 20, 5'7.5"
02. Karolina Bu¿ek, 22, 5'9.5"
03. Sylwia Dorenda, 19, 5'10"
04. Magdalena Fabiszak, 19, 5'11"
05. Alicja G¹sior, 20, 5'8"
06. Karolina Gorazda, 23, 6'0"
07. Joanna Guz, 19, 5'9.5"
08. Anna Jurkowska, 21, 5'11.5"
09. Daria Kuchniak, 22, 5'8.5"
10. Paulina Panek, 5'8"
11. Karolina Pilewska, 19, 5'8.5"
12. Martyna P³onka, 20, 5'10"
13. Agata Tracz, 20, 5'7"
14. Wioletta Truszkowska, 21, 5'9"
15. Monika Wojna, 19, 5'10"
16. Anna Zapa³a, 20, 5'8.5"
17. Edyta Zuzula, 20, 5'8.5"

Winner will represent Poland in Miss World 2003.

1st RU will go to Miss Universe 2004.

Stay tuned for more updates! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

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Miss USA International 2004 is set for October 26, 2003.

Winner will represent the USA in Miss International 2004 to be held in Tokyo, Japan.

Stay tuned for more info! :up:

SOURCE: Miss USA International (http://www.missinternationalbeauty.com/)

[JENSIE_G]

IMPORTANT PAGEANT CORONATION DATES (A more updated list!) :cool:

June 20, Friday
Miss Tahiti Nui 2003

June 30, Monday
Miss Northern Ireland 2003

July 3, Thursday
Pancyprian Beauty Pageant 2003

July 5, Saturday
Miss Gibraltar 2003

July 12, Saturday
Miss Florida USA 2004

July 18, Friday
Miss International Canada 2003

July 28, Monday
Miss Texas USA 2004

August 1, Friday
Miss Ireland 2003

August 9, Saturday
Miss Uganda 2003

August 14, Thursday
Miss Mundo Puerto Rico 2003

August 16, Saturday
Miss World New Zealand 2003

August 19, Tuesday
Miss World Hungary 2003

August 23, Saturday
Miss Hong Kong 2003

August 27, Wednesday
Miss World Canada 2003

August 31, Sunday
Miss California USA 2004
Miss Montana USA 2004

September 9, Tuesday
Miss Jamaica World 2003

September 13, Saturday
Miss Schweiz 2003
Miss Venezuela 2003

September 15, Monday
Miss Italia 2003
Miss Kazakhstan 2003

September 19, Friday
Miss Belgium Earth 2003

September 27, Saturday
Miss Michigan USA 2004
Miss Polonia 2003

October 11, Saturday
Miss Louisiana USA 2004

October 18, Saturday
Miss Alabama USA 2004

October 25, Saturday
Miss North Carolina USA 2004
Miss Tennessee USA 2004

October 26, Sunday
Miss Earth 2003
Miss USA International 2003

November 1, Saturday
Miss Arkansas USA 2004
Miss Colorado USA 2004

November 8, Saturday
Miss Georgia USA 2004
Miss Mississippi USA 2004

November 9, Sunday
Miss Indiana USA 2004
Miss New Jersey USA 2004

November 15, Saturday
Miss South Carolina USA 2004

November 16, Sunday
Miss South Dakota USA 2004
Miss Virginia USA 2004

November 22, Saturday
Miss Idaho USA 2004

November 23, Sunday
Miss Illinois USA 2004

November 24, Monday
Miss Massachusetts USA 2004

November 30, Sunday
Miss Delaware USA 2004
Miss New York USA 2004

December 6, Saturday
Miss World 2003

December 7, Sunday
Miss Maryland USA 2004
Miss South Africa 2003*

December 12, Friday
Miss Belgie 2004

December 13, Saturday
Miss France 2004

*not yet 100% confirmed

Stay tuned for further updates! :up:

[Lara_D]

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The beautiful Miss Trinidad & Tobago Faye Alibocus finally returned home after the pageant. Apparently she was in Miami following up on some offers she received after the pageant. She indicated she was approached to do modelling but has no immediate plans to make it a career. She is more interested in pursuing singing.

[Lara_D]

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Amelia Vega in her trademark "tacky" fashion sense.
http://www.zolfm.com/AmeliaCasandra2003-.jpg

[Lara_D]

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Miss Brazil Gislaine Ferreira
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[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: oo nga!!!! yuck! what a cheap outdated gown... :yuck:

[Lara_D]

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Kodak moment: Miss France tripping during rehersals. Who wouldn't with those shoes.

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[JENSIE_G]

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Donald Trump confirms Ecuador as MU2004 venue!

MUO chairman Donald Trump has officially confirmed Quito, Ecuador as the Miss Universe pageant's venue next year.

Ecuadorean minister of Exterior Commerce Ivonne Juez de Baki has informed the Ecuadorean government and the Miss Universe Organization as well. They are to raise US$5 million to host next year's big event.

Baki also gave the President a go signal to create a committee to properly plan the event.

They have expressed joy that the pageant will provide positive exposure for Ecuador.

SOURCE: Ministerio de Comercio Exterior, Industrializacion, Pesca y Competidad (http://www.tecnibusiness.com/micip2/noticia.php?ref=137)

[JENSIE_G]

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Latest shots of Miss Universe 1988 Porntip Nakhirunkanok... :D
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[MingTsai]

Alicia Machado

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[memorabillia86]

I dont know kung legal ba mag benta dito, but I am selling these batch of tapes only for 2,500 pesos. Medyo lugi na ako dito , I was cheated by my supposed to be buyer, who never replied after informing her na tapos na yung mga tapes-her name is Desiree Solomon from Hawaii, just taking note baka nandito siya. They are good qualities, freshly recorded from their original source. Please, no individual purchase selling the tapes on a wholesale basis.

List of items as follows:

Ms Universe 1977,1982,1988
Ms World 1985,1986,1994(highlight)
Ms International 1986,1991,1997
Ms Venezuela 1986,1996 and 1997
Ms Brazil 1986&1993(highlights)

Hope I could find a buyer here. I already tried posting at Bidshot.com and Adpost.com pero no one seems interested.
You can also email me at: muvhsorder@hotmail.com, the tapes are ready for pickup. You could also text me at: 09178165710.

[Apostle]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Amelia Vega in her trademark "tacky" fashion sense.
http://www.zolfm.com/AmeliaCasandra2003-.jpg

Pabayaan mo ang MUO. Ginusto nila yang si Amelia!

[power_blossom]

Please leave Amelia out of your whining over the Miss Universe crown.
http://www.zolfm.com/AmeliaCasandra2003-.jpg

I think we all wanted our own bets to win say Miss Colombia, Miss Japan, or whoever, but I do think it's wrong to say na "ginusto" nila yang Amelia kasi there were competent panel of judges who also liked her. Besides, ITS NOT MISS CONGENIALITY PAGEANT!

Tama na nga iyan...

Carry naman niya kaya!!!

[MingTsai]

South Africa: The Next Pageant Powerhouse?

http://www.terra.com/missworld/img/contestants/miss_southafrica.jpg
Heather Hamilton

http://www.timisoara.net/pics/miss/Vanessa-Carreira-South_Africa.jpg
vanessa carreira
http://www.sun-international.com/Resorts/suncity/miss-sa/images/020.jpg
cindy nell

http://www.screenface.co.za/models/jo-ann/joanne06.jpg
joann strauss
http://www.suntimes.co.za/1999/11/28/arts/durban/1-sonia.jpg
sonia raciti
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/98/south-08.jpg
kerishnie naicker

south africa nearly has a flawless performance in miss u since 98, and has the third best performance in miss world, after uk and venezuela.

[JENSIE_G]

memorabillia86: nope... as far as i know, walang "desiree solomon" here. are you even sure it's her real name? are you also sure "hawaii" is her location?

anyways, thanks for the info re: the tapes. i will inform my other friends. :)

MingTsai: sinayang ni jo-ann strauss. sinira niya ang streak ng south africa. non-stop sana sila since '98. howell... :shrug:

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Universe 2004 - Where in the World Will She Come From?

The Americas Are The Favorite Region From Which Miss Universe 2004 Will Emerge, According to Internet Bookmaker Intertops.com

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The most beautiful women in the Universe come from The Americas at 3-2, according to internet bookmaker Intertops.com.

Next up are Europe (3-1) and Africa (3-1), but sadly it looks like the girls down under are the underdogs with Oceania at 10-1.

"Due to our success with this year's contest, we thought we'd get the odds out early for next year," says Chief Bet Manager Michael Maerz.

"We have studied the forms of previous years' winners and losers to come up with theses odds. It's a hard job but somebody has to do it!"

About Intertops.com
Intertops.com (http://www.intertops.com ) is the Internet's first and largest sports betting site that also offers a full range of online casino games and more than 200 betting options daily. Incorporated and fully licensed in St. John's, Intertops.com uses state-of-the-art software solutions and works with world leaders in electronic commerce in order to provide traditional betting and gaming elements in a secure online environment. With the Web's lowest deposit and minimum bet requirements, Intertops.com makes the online betting experience fun and exciting for novice players and serious bettors alike.

SOURCE: PR Newswire (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-11-2003/0001963862&EDATE=)

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The formal contract-signing for Ecuador's hosting of the Miss Universe 2004 pageant will take place next month.

Quito mayor Paco Moncayo will head the signing, which will take place at the Quito Municipal Hall.

Miss Universe Amelia Vega is expected to grace the event.

The 2004 pageant aims to promote the Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Cuenca and Amazonia.

SOURCE: Boletines de Prensa (http://www.quito.gov.ec/bolpren/bol3.htm)

[JENSIE_G]

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Ecuador prepares for the universe... :D
http://www.etravelphotos.com/html/1998sa/1998sa-047-27s-w.jpg
http://cosmo.marymount.edu/~cgj95413/lago.jpg
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***Whoever will win Miss Ecuador 2004 will have a tremendous responsibility of bringing honor to her country.
Ecuador remains to be one of the most underrated participants in Miss Universe. The last time they made it was in 1981,
when Lucia Vinueza made it to the Top 12 in New York. The last time they won a special award was in 1992, when Maria
Soledad Diab was voted the most photogenic among all in Bangkok, Thailand.

[JENSIE_G]

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Maria Teresa Guerrero is reportedly preparing to compete in Miss Ecuador 2004.
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[JENSIE_G]

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Latest shot of Miss Mundo Ecuador 2003 Mayra Renteria...

QUE BELLA!!! :wow:
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[JENSIE_G]

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I couldn't resist not posting this here... :D

GANDA!!!!! :wow:

Miss Universe 2003 finalist Faye Alibocus
http://www.shecaribbean.com/vol20/images/fashion/fahion3_lg.jpg

Her catwalk skills and stage presence will never be forgotten... :up:

[JENSIE_G]

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Miss Universe Amelia Vega... :wow:

If it's any consolation, di hamak namang talong talo ni Amelia sina Azra Akin, Christina Sawaya and Winnie Omwakwe sa "looks" department... IMHO lang... :D
http://www.epasa.com/siete/imagenes/central3-g.jpg
http://www.epasa.com/siete/imagenes/central2-g.jpg

She really reminds me of my HS schoolmate Romina Urra, Editor-in-chief of Chalk. :up:

[Lara_D]

Nobody's whining. I just said, it's "tacky" that's it. No strings attached.


Originally posted by power_blossom
Please leave Amelia out of your whining over the Miss Universe crown.

[JENSIE_G]

MingTsai: sa lahat ng pinost mong yan, si sonia raciti pa rin ang sexiest for me! :up:

best gown naman was that worn by cindy nell this year! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

:cheers: Celebrating 35,000 views! :cheers:

[JENSIE_G]

In commemoration of the thread's 35,000 views, I wanna share this lovely pic with you all... :D

Oxana Fedorova sets the beach on fire... :flamer::loveeyes:
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag10/pag10_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

I dunno with you guys... pero this pic really freaked me out...

kakatakot!!! :wow:
http://www.saviodsilva.net/02/1/1010/oxana/6.jpg

no offense meant to oxana... :bonkself:

[JENSIE_G]

Latest shot of...

Miss Teen USA Vanessa Semrow... still lovely!!! :heartpump:
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pag10/pag10_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

KorsakoV: when's oxana's bday uli? thanks! :D

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[Lara_D]

Amelia's fashion photos are up. Ok lang... :shrug:

http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/photogallery-images/5lg.jpghttp://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/photogallery-images/9lg.jpg
http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/photogallery-images/3lg.jpghttp://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/images/mu-titleholder.jpg
http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/photogallery-images/1lg.jpghttp://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/photogallery-images/8lg.jpg

[Lara_D]

The Miss Universe 2003 Programme Book is up.

http://www.missuniverse.com/store/images/universeprogbook2003.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

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The Road to Ecuador

To view the 24 lovely beauties vying for the Miss Zulia 2003 crown, kindly click here (http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/Concursos/MissZulia/Candidatas.htm). :up:

The two winners will represent Peninsula Goajira and Zulia in the Miss Venezuela 2003 pageant set for September 13 in Caracas.

My favorites to win later... :bounce2:

Yannerys Carrizo, 21, 5'8"
http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/Concursos/MissZulia/Candidatas/015_3.jpg http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/Concursos/MissZulia/Candidatas/015_2.jpg

Maria Mercedes Socorro, 18, 5'6"
http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/Concursos/MissZulia/Candidatas/002_1.jpghttp://www.reinadoszulianos.com/Concursos/MissZulia/Candidatas/002_2.jpg

This year's crop of beauties is rather disappointing. :(

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: ang ganda ni amelia!!!!! :wow: :whatthe:

love that mikimoto tiara! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/iraq_flag.gif

Miss Iraq officials have confirmed to the Pageant News Bureau (http://www.pageant.net/news/) that they are holding talks with the Miss Universe Organization about sending a contestant to Miss Universe 2004.

Under the arrangement they are seeking, the winner at Miss Iraq would compete at Miss Universe, the first runner-up would compete at Miss World and the second runner-up would go to Miss International.

The Miss Iraq Pageant has carried on bravely for years despite the isolation of Iraq, which was particularly at odds with the United States (headquarters of Miss Universe) and Britain (headquarters of Miss World). A U.S.-British military campaign ended the longtime Saddam Hussein regime in Baghdad and has given the two countries a strong role in Iraq, so the political isolation is over.

***Hmmm... not bad... at least MU pa rin ang priority! Haha! :glee:

[power_blossom]

Lara_D: Its sort of the gown style of Beth Hood na bustier type na layered, with the difference is the color... are you referring to the color or the style? Well, Sto. Domingo is not really a fashion capital. E di ba ganyan din naman ka-"tacky" ang gowns ng Miss Philippines na nananalo... at least sa kanya may style.

[MingTsai]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
To view the 24 lovely beauties vying for the Miss Zulia 2003 crown, kindly click here (http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/Concursos/MissZulia/Candidatas.htm). :up:
This year's crop of beauties is rather disappointing. :( [/B]

baka pangit lang ang make-up, pero mukhang pretty naman yung iba.

anyways, my bets are:

http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/Concursos/MissZulia/Candidatas/020_1.jpg http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/Concursos/MissZulia/Candidatas/020_3.jpg
marygrey quero

http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/Concursos/MissZulia/Candidatas/003_1.jpg http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/Concursos/MissZulia/Candidatas/003_3.jpg
marielvira pena

[KorsakoV]

Jensie_G, December 12, 1977 :)

http://www.picturevillage.com/photo/data/a9078e8653368c9c291ae2f8b74012e7/full_2088_p91697.jpg

I miss this lady ;) Imagine a girl like this doing your laundry! :D

Nakaka-konsiyensya ata! :*)

[KorsakoV]

Latest pic of Oxana taken just yesterday (June 17, 2003)
Curled her hair...hehehe! :wink:


http://www.vesti.ru/p/m_45682.jpg

She was at a hospital in Moscow for a children cause project.

Looks like she is really determined to become a politician...:bounce2:

Good cause though....:D

[JENSIE_G]

MingTsai: Onga eh. Terrible make-up! :yuck: Saka pansin mo, parang halos di sila ganun katangkad this year...

KorsakoV: thanks so much for the info and pix! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/italy_flag.gif

Latest shot of Miss Mondo Italia 2002 Susanne Zuber... :wow:
http://www.photogasser.com/media/galerie/122000gg.jpg

I hope she tries out for The Miss for Miss Universe someday! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.unpo.org/flags/maohi.gif

The Miss Tahiti Nui 2003 pageant is all set for June 20, Friday at the L'Hôtel de Papeete.

http://www.janeresture.com/tahitihome/tahiti_beauties_2003.jpg

12 candidates are vying for the coveted crown. For the first time in the pageant's 43-year history, the public is allowed to vote for their favorite candidate/s through SMS.

Winner is all set to represent Tahiti in Miss World 2003 set for December 6 in Hainan, China.

It could not be confirmed as of the moment if the 1st RU will compete in Miss France 2004 set for December 13 in Guadeloupe.

SOURCE: Tahiti Presse (http://www.tahitipresse.pf/depeche.php?idrub=12&idsrub=10&dep=3690&PHPSESSID=3f5401537f252e9cc56efce230a9caef)

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/italy_flag.gif

"Day After" shot of recently-crowned Miss for Miss Universe 2004 (Miss Italy Universe) Laia Manetti... :loveeyes:

ANG CUTE NIYA!!!!! :wow:
http://pro.canon.it/missuniverso/gal/Serata%20Finale%202/l/46CS9900.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/mexico_flag.gif

Who will succeed Marisol Gonzalez?
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/2003/images/main/MX.jpg

Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2003 (Miss Mexico Universe) is set for early September in the state of Michoacan.

Winner will go to Miss Universe 2004.

Nuestra Belleza Mundo Mexico 2003 (Miss Mexico World) will be crowned on the same night, alongside the main winner.

Winner will go to Miss World 2003.

Stay tuned for more updates! :up:

SOURCE: Galerias Net (http://www.galeriasnet.com.mx/com/jvh/especiales/mayo03/nuestrabelleza.html)

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/venezuela_flag.gif

Latest shot of two venezolana queens... :)

Eva
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/mayela_moet/images_5/5_3.jpg http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/mayela_moet/images_4/4_12.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/mayela_moet/images_1/1_12.jpg http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/mayela_moet/images_4/4_1.jpg

Claudia... whatever happened to her dentistry exam? :teehee:
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/mayela_moet/images_3/3_7.jpg http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/mayela_moet/images_1/1_6.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/mexico_flag.gif

MISS UNIVERSE 1991 MEMORIES... :)

Is it just me or Lupita looks a bit like Prez Gloria Macapagal Arroyo? :teehee:
http://www.casalamat.com.mx/casa_lamat/lupita/images/04_jpg.jpg http://www.casalamat.com.mx/casa_lamat/lupita/images/03_jpg.jpg

Was she really the best back then? :wondering:

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/mexico_flag.gif

I wonder when another reigning Miss Universe titleholder will get to visit us. I also wonder when our Maria Clara's or butterfly-sleeved dresses will be worn by them... Buti pa Thailand... :depressed:
http://www.casalamat.com.mx/casa_lamat/lupita/images/05_jpg.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/dominrep_flag.gif

http://www.epasa.com/siete/imagenes/portada.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

5 Miss Universe's in a shot... :D

http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/uGsmhlGcvi42qCd/album0001/superhires/foto042.jpg

During MU94 here in Manila, there were a record of 8 Miss Universe's in one roof... :)

MU94 Sushmita Sen (winner)
MU93 Dayanara Torres (outgoing queen)
MU92 Michelle McLean (audience)
MU90 Mona Grudt (judge)
MU89 Angela Visser (special commentator)
MU81 Irene Saez (audience)
MU73 Margarita Moran (special guest)
MU69 Gloria Diaz (special guest)

Add two more beauty queens who were with the audience... :)

Putri Indonesia 1994 Venna Melinda
MW93 2nd Princess Ruffa Gutierrez

[JENSIE_G]

I wanna share these lovely pics of Miriam Quiambao during her 28th birthday celebrated at The Registry on May 20, 2003.
http://www.photos.ph/small/33146.DSCF4297-1-3.jpgs.jpg

Kindly click here (http://www.photos.ph/dtan_ph/mirriam) to view them! Enjoy! :)

Pics are properties of Mr. Daniel Tan.

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/mexico_flag.gif

MISS UNIVERSE 1991 MEMORIES... :)

Is it just me or Lupita looks a bit like Prez Gloria Macapagal Arroyo? :teehee:
http://www.casalamat.com.mx/casa_lamat/lupita/images/04_jpg.jpg http://www.casalamat.com.mx/casa_lamat/lupita/images/03_jpg.jpg

Was she really the best back then? :wondering:

She doesn't look like GMA. Lupita from what was described was simply the best in 1991.

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/dominrep_flag.gif

Miss Universe Amelia Vega... :wow:

If it's any consolation, di hamak namang talong talo ni Amelia sina Azra Akin, Christina Sawaya and Winnie Omwakwe sa "looks" department... IMHO lang... :D
http://www.epasa.com/siete/imagenes/central3-g.jpg
http://www.epasa.com/siete/imagenes/central2-g.jpg

She really reminds me of my HS schoolmate Romina Urra, Editor-in-chief of Chalk. :up:

Amelia, better looking than Azra Akin? Dream on dude. Azra is the epitome of a very fresh, natural lady. Compared to Amelia.

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
memorabillia86: nope... as far as i know, walang "desiree solomon" here. are you even sure it's her real name? are you also sure "hawaii" is her location?

anyways, thanks for the info re: the tapes. i will inform my other friends. :)

MingTsai: sinayang ni jo-ann strauss. sinira niya ang streak ng south africa. non-stop sana sila since '98. howell... :shrug:

It's not Jo-Ann Strauss' fault if she failed to make the finals in Bayamon. She did break the streak, but 2001 from your very own words and other people's words was very competitive. Jo-Ann was at the right place at the wring time. It's that simple. The streak is bound to be snapped anyway, unless your Venezuela.

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/iraq_flag.gif

Miss Iraq officials have confirmed to the Pageant News Bureau (http://www.pageant.net/news/) that they are holding talks with the Miss Universe Organization about sending a contestant to Miss Universe 2004.

Under the arrangement they are seeking, the winner at Miss Iraq would compete at Miss Universe, the first runner-up would compete at Miss World and the second runner-up would go to Miss International.

The Miss Iraq Pageant has carried on bravely for years despite the isolation of Iraq, which was particularly at odds with the United States (headquarters of Miss Universe) and Britain (headquarters of Miss World). A U.S.-British military campaign ended the longtime Saddam Hussein regime in Baghdad and has given the two countries a strong role in Iraq, so the political isolation is over.

***Hmmm... not bad... at least MU pa rin ang priority! Haha! :glee:

Actually if this indeed pushes through it'll be Iraq's second participation at Miss Universe. The first was in 1972 in Dorado, Puerto Rico. And it'll be their first participation at both Miss World and Miss International. Just added facts.

[Lara_D]

We know.


Originally posted by power(bubbles)
Actually if this indeed pushes through it'll be Iraq's second participation at Miss Universe. The first was in 1972 in Dorado, Puerto Rico. And it'll be their first participation at both Miss World and Miss International. Just added facts.

[Lara_D]

True, that's the reason why no one really bothers to mention them time and time again. Everybody knows it's tacky.

Originally posted by power_blossom
E di ba ganyan din naman ka-"tacky" ang gowns ng Miss Philippines na nananalo... at least sa kanya may style.

[JENSIE_G]

Parang wala akong maalalang pinost ko na 1st time ng Iraq sumali sa MU if ever they indeed join next year...

I may not be a Miss World expert... in fact I truly suck big time in that pageant...

Pero I know Miss Universe's history well enough...

Howell... :D

Ako'y natatawa... :glee:

[JENSIE_G]

I strongly believe the word "opinion" wasn't created for no reason...

:D :D :D

Tuloy ang ligaya... :D

[Lara_D]

Some people are just insecure, wanting to cover their own vulnerability by finding the faults of other people. They rarely contribute naman. This "I am ever so knowing" front is just a big cover up, in reality, they don't really know nothing at all (obvious ba?). We could easily get that in the nearest encyclopedia website.

Like what Jensie said, "I strongly believe the word 'opinion' wasn't created for no reason..."

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.maxhelp.com/content/tutorials/icecubes/icecubes_ani.gif Palamig muna tayo... umiinit eh... :D :D :D

http://www.discovery.com/area/skinnyon/skinnyon970509/gallery/icecube.jpg

[memorabillia86]

Thanks a lot Jensie, please do tell your friends. Sayang kasi if hindi siya mabenta. Im posting it as well under the BUY/SELL thread.Thanks ulit sa inyo.I enjoyed this thread.

[JENSIE_G]

Speaking of ice... :D

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/iceland_flag.gif

Latest shot of Ungru Miss Island 2003 (Miss Iceland 2003)... :D

Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir will represent Iceland in Miss Skandinavia 2004 and Miss Universe 2004. :)
http://www.bluelagoon.is/uploads/image/062921115954.jpg

Ragnhildur was in Guadeloupe recently...
http://www.vf.is/uploads/image/102216162536.jpg

***IMHO, she's a pretty gal... she just might end Iceland's 23-year dry spell in Miss Universe... :)

[JENSIE_G]

memorabillia86: you're very much welcome! :up:

thanks for taking time to drop by the thread. :)

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/turkey_flag.gif

FINALLY!!!

Latest shot of Miss World Azra Akin... :)
http://www.griffioenadvies.nl/roberthoetink/pics/Portret/fotos/gal%202/2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/turkey_flag.gif

More latest shots of Miss World Azra Akin... :D

http://www.intermodel.com.tr/mankenler/azra_akin/byk/1.jpg
http://www.intermodel.com.tr/mankenler/azra_akin/byk/2.jpg
http://www.intermodel.com.tr/mankenler/azra_akin/byk/7.jpg
http://www.intermodel.com.tr/mankenler/azra_akin/byk/5.jpg

Eto old shots na ito... taken shortly after she was crowned Miss Turkey 2002...
http://www.intermodel.com.tr/mankenler/azra_akin/byk/3.jpg
http://www.intermodel.com.tr/mankenler/azra_akin/byk/4.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/turkey_flag.gif

Miss World Azra Akin... :wow:

Amanda Griffin clone
http://www.intermodel.com.tr/mankenler/azra_akin/byk/9.jpg
http://www.intermodel.com.tr/mankenler/azra_akin/byk/10.jpg

[Lara_D]

At si Jensie pa ang nakahanap (to think di siya Miss World fanatic). Unlike other people diyan na puro SALITA :D Sobrang IN YOUR FACE don't you think?

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/turkey_flag.gif

Rare vid caps of Azra Akin during MW2002... :D

http://www.paris-premiere.fr/static/eve/missmonde2002/img/grd/turquie1.jpg http://www.paris-premiere.fr/static/eve/missmonde2002/img/grd/turquie2.jpg http://www.paris-premiere.fr/static/eve/missmonde2002/img/grd/turquie_scene.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/china_flag.gif

The Battle of the Wu's...

Ying-Na Wu
http://www.paris-premiere.fr/static/eve/missmonde2002/img/grd/chine1.jpg http://www.paris-premiere.fr/static/eve/missmonde2002/img/grd/chine2.jpg

Wei Wu
http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/uGsmhlGcvi42qCd/album0001/superhires/foto044.jpg http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/uGsmhlGcvi42qCd/album0001/superhires/foto043.jpg

Parehong cuties... :D :D :D

[Lara_D]

Very appropriate nga ang title ng mag na ito. hehehe Dunno why...


Originally posted by JENSIE_G
http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/dominrep_flag.gif

http://www.epasa.com/siete/imagenes/portada.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/peru_flag.gif

YIKES! BIG BIG YIKES!!! :rotflmao:

Claudia Ortiz wore a gown very similar to the one worn by Claudia Hernandez (when she won Miss Peru Mundo 2003) sa MU2003... :yuck:
http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20032280.jpg
http://www.perumodelos.com/Pendientes/P1011557w.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/trintob_flag.gif

Just fab...
http://www.shecaribbean.com/vol20/images/fashion/fahion1_lg.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/mexico_flag.gif

A lot of my friends have been asking why Mexico was excluded from the Top 15... Perhaps, it has something to do with her gown... :shrug:

http://www.fotoenlinea.com/albumes/uGsmhlGcvi42qCd/album0001/superhires/foto045.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/dominrep_flag.gif

The only shot I like of Amelia
http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/photogallery-images/5lg.jpg

[Musique]

http://www.3dflags.com/assets/XV21AE/gif/2/a/3dflagsdotcom_angol_2fawm.gif

The first Miss Angola to be in the semifinalists. I'm proud to say na she was actually in my top 15 predictions. I was as surprised and as happy as she was when her country's name was called. :up:

I don't know if she can be considered this year's dark horse kasi medyo a handful of fans naman kinda predicted she would make it also. But nonetheless, she is a nice surprise.

http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/2003/images/main/AO.jpg

19-year-old Ana speaks Portuguese and is a student of information technology (IT) at ISPRA. She hopes to be an IT engineer and an international model. In her spare time Ana enjoys painting, reading and playing volleyball. She also is a volunteer for HIV/AIDS organizations in her country.

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: And Ana was my bet bet to win Miss Angola 2002 last December... And she did win! Hehe! Ang sarap ng feeling! :bounce2:

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/puertorico_flag.gif

52 beauties are vying for the coveted Miss Mundo Puerto Rico 2003 crown on August 14, Thursday.

Winner will represent Puerto Rico in Miss World 2003 set for December 6 in Hainan, China.

Kindly click here (http://www.missmundopr.net/mm/candidatas/por_posicion.asp?p=2) to pick your favorite/s. :up:

My favorites to win:

Miss Caguas
Nicoel Vega Amaral, 18, 5'7"
http://www.missmundopr.net/mm/images/candidatas/Caguas_1.jpg http://www.missmundopr.net/mm/images/candidatas/NicoleVegaAmaral.jpg

Miss Aibonito
Elsie Ivette Rivera Rivera, 16, 5'5" (though it truly breaks my heart seeing her age and height measurement)
http://www.missmundopr.net/mm/images/candidatas/Aibonito.jpg http://www.missmundopr.net/mm/images/candidatas/ElsieIvetteRivera.jpg

Miss Dorado
Windy Pagán Navarro, 20, 5'10"
http://www.missmundopr.net/mm/images/candidatas/Dorado.jpg http://www.missmundopr.net/mm/images/candidatas/WindyPagan.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Rare shots of Miss Universe Aruba Malayka Rasmijn in Panama... :D

In fairness, maganda siya... she just overdid it talaga... :shrug:
http://www.diarioaruba.com/diasabra/ambiente/ma68.jpg http://www.diarioaruba.com/diasabra/ambiente/ma67.jpg

A glimpse of the MU2003 programme book... :wow:
http://www.diarioaruba.com/diasabra/ambiente/ma71.jpg

Malayka with her family...
http://www.diarioaruba.com/diasabra/ambiente/ma69.jpg

Miss Universe Aruba 2003 will be crowned next month in Oranjestad.

She will represent Aruba in Miss Universe 2004.

Stay tuned for more info! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

More rare shots of MU2003... :D

Miss International 98 1st RU Daniela Kosan (of Venezuela) was a special correspondent for E! Entertainment...
http://www.diarioaruba.com/diasabra/ambiente/pp27.jpg

Justine... :loveeyes:
http://www.diarioaruba.com/diasabra/ambiente/p51.jpg

I think Stefanie was indeed a good hostess...
http://www.diarioaruba.com/diasabra/ambiente/pp11.jpg

Sayang si Olesya... :depressed:
http://www.diarioaruba.com/diasabra/ambiente/p83.jpg

Julia Roberts? Hehe! :glee:
http://www.diarioaruba.com/diasabra/ambiente/p5.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.misspolonia.com.pl/images/mw_logo.jpg The Road to China

Miss World 2003 is set for December 6, Saturday. Hainan Island is hosting the big event.

So far, there are already 37* delegates...

ALBANIA Oneida Sulaj
ANGOLA Celma Antunez
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA Ann-Marie Browne
AUSTRIA Tanja Duhovich
BELIGUM Julie Taton (Miss Universe 2003 contestant)
BOTSWANA Basetsane Motlalekgosi
BRAZIL Lara Brito
BULGARIA Radjna Naldzhieva
CAYMAN ISLANDS Nichelle Welcome (Miss Universe 2003 contestant)
COSTA RICA Shirley Alvarez Sandoval (Miss Asia Pacific 2002 contestant)
CURACAO Angelina Da Silva Gois
CZECH REPUBLIC Klara Medkova
ECUADOR Mayra Renteria
GERMANY Babette Konau
GREECE Vaseliki Tsikouras
GUATEMALA Dulce Maria Duarte
INDIA Ami Vaish
ISRAEL Miri Levy
KOREA Ji-Ye Park
LATVIA Zanda Zarina (Miss Europe 2002 contestant)
LEBANON Marie-Jose Hnein* (Miss Universe 2004 contestant)
MALAWI Mable Pulu
MAURITIUS Marie Aimée Bergicourt (Miss Universe 2003 contestant)
MOLDOVA Elena Dalniciuc
NAMIBIA Petrina Thomas (Miss Universe 2004 contestant)
NEPAL Malvikka Subba*
NICARAGUA Hayley Britton Brooks
NIGERIA Celia Ohomotu Bissong (Miss Universe 2003 contestant)
NORWAY Elisabeth Wathne
PERU Claudia Hernandez
PHILIPPINES Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon
SLOVAKIA Adriana Pospisilova
SOUTH AFRICA Cindy Nell* (Miss Universe 2003 2nd RU)
SPAIN Maria Teresa Martin Bueno
SWEDEN Isabelle Jonsson
TURKEY Tugba Karaca
VENEZUELA Eva Anna Monica Ekvall Johnson* (Miss Universe 2001 3rd RU)

*not yet 100% sure

Stay tuned for more updates! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.misspolonia.com.pl/images/mu_logo.jpg The Road to Ecuador

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/ecuador_flag.gif

Yes folks, it has been officially confirmed (http://www.presidencia.gov.ec/noticias.asp?noid=1338) that the Miss Universe pageant will travel to the South American continent for the 2nd time, when it broadcasts live from Quito, Ecuador in May next year.

So far, there are already 6* delegates...

CZECH REPUBLIC Lucie Vachova
ICELAND Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir (Miss Skandinavia 2004 contestant)
KENYA Anitah Maina
KOREA Choi Yoon-Young
LEBANON Marie-Jose Hnein* (Miss World 2003 contestant)
NAMIBIA Petrina Thomas (Miss World 2003 contestant)

*not yet 100% confirmed

Stay tuned for more updates! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

The Road to Ecuador

http://www.photius.com/flags/thumbnails/aa-t.gif

Meet the 9 beauties vying for the Miss Universe Aruba 2003 crown next month in Oranjestad.
http://www.diarioaruba.com/diamars/ambiente/ins.jpg

Winner will go to Miss Universe 2004.

Runners-up will go to Miss World 2003 and Miss Earth 2003.

Stay tuned for more updates regarding the pageant! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

POST KO LANG ITO ULI... :up:

I think she'll make it sa Miss World 2003. May katawan siya!!! May laban siya! :wow: :whatthe:

Maria Rafaela "Mafae" Veradero Yunon
Binibining Pilipinas World 2003
http://www.herword.com/fashion/paulsmith/08PaulSmith_4CD1_1.jpg http://www.herword.com/fashion/paulsmith/06PaulSmith_4CC7_1.jpg

I love her legs! :wow:

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/maps/images/kazakstan_flag.gif

Miss Kazakhstan 2003 is set for September 15, Monday.

Winner will represent Kazakhstan in Miss World 2003 set for December 6 in Hainan, China.

To pick your favorite/s, kindly click here (http://www.kcell.kz/ru/company/news/semey.html). :up:

My favorite...

http://www.kcell.kz/ru/imgs/missKZ/semey/3.jpg

[Lara_D]

At least we have a glimpse of what the MU 2003 Programme Book will look like.

http://www.diarioaruba.com/diasabra/ambiente/ma71.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: hehe onga eh!!! :D kaka-excite na tuloy bumili... konting tiis na lang...

[Lara_D]

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Rare shot of Michelle Mclean Miss Universe 1992 from Namibia. She visited a Kuala Lumpur hospital.
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Michelle_McLean_Feeding_Child_Sequence.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: strongly reminds me of princess di... :)

[JENSIE_G]

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Last night, a party was held in Mariangel's honor. It's Organizacion Miss Venezuela's official bienvenida party for the Miss Universe 1st RU.
http://www.bellezavenezolana.net/images0603/coctel4.JPG

Mariangel with lucky lucky Julio Rodriguez... at aba! may pahawak hawak na siya now! hehe!
http://www.bellezavenezolana.net/images0603/coctel5.JPG

Mariangel strikes a pose with her national costume, which in my opinion is one of the worst ever... it joins Veruska's not-so-flattering Doña Barbara costume back in MU98...
http://www.bellezavenezolana.net/images0603/coctel1.JPG

[power_blossom]

Some people are just insecure, wanting to cover their own vulnerability by finding the faults of other people. They rarely contribute naman. This "I am ever so knowing" front is just a big cover up, in reality, they don't really know nothing at all (obvious ba?). We could easily get that in the nearest encyclopedia website.
At si Jensie pa ang nakahanap (to think di siya Miss World fanatic). Unlike other people diyan na puro SALITA Sobrang IN YOUR FACE don't you think?

Duh Lara!!! And you think may mapopost ka gaya ni Jensie... HUwag ka din magyabang. And why the hell would my sister be insecure for no reason. Don't you think you're so pathetic?

[JENSIE_G]

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I apologize for posting the wrong coronation date of Miss Zulia 2003.

It's on July 17, Thursday and not June 17th, as I misunderstood from my friend's e-mail.

Winners will represent Peninsula Goajira and Zulia in Miss Venezuela 2003 set for September 13 in Caracas.

:D :D :D

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by Lara_D
At si Jensie pa ang nakahanap (to think di siya Miss World fanatic). Unlike other people diyan na puro SALITA :D Sobrang IN YOUR FACE don't you think?

AS IF I GIVE AN A**!!! AT LEAST I HAVE A WORK AND I DON'T SPEND MY LIFE PEXING ALL DAY AND DOING RESEARCH ON BEAUTY PAGEANTS!!! AND BESIDES I DON'T NEED ANY BACKER IN BINIBINI UNLIKE ONE PERSON HERE WHO PROUDLY BOAST OF HIS CONNECTION

[power(bubbles)]

It's just so sad that some people are just too narrow minded and makes false claims of others being vulnerable when they're the ones who are ashamed of admit of their vulnerability. It's just so sad. Just my two cents. Sorry to the person who'll be affected the most.

[JENSIE_G]

power(bubbles): Teka lang nga... at bakit naman ako nadamay sa away ninyo? Nananahimik ako dito ah...

Well, maaaring hindi pa ako formally employed right now pero whoever said na wala akong sources of income? Hindi naman ako naghihirap right now...

Ang dami mo ngang alam... ang galing...

I PEx all day mainly because I want to... I can... and because I don't have to work my butt off, kissing the asses of customers like a pathetic underpaid regular employee does...

And oh yeah... I remember your post on November 2, 2002 (Page 65) wherein you firmly declared...

"... I can live longer without this thread. So don ‘t threaten me."

We'd love to see you prove that starting now...

[power_blossom]

Jensie, as if nadamay ka... you're not. HIndi ikaw ang inaaway ni bubbles kaya. Duh!!! Why do you think you're the one affected. Shut ka na lang ok.

Oh, now I see. You do the same stuff as Lara pala... hahahaha. Talaga? You are a residual income wager pala. Why ganun ka ba kaganda o kagaling?

Well, maaaring hindi pa ako formally employed right now pero whoever said na wala akong sources of income? Hindi naman ako naghihirap right now... So pakialam namin. Hindi naman ikaw ang kinakaaway.

Ang dami mo ngang alam... ang galing... Ikaw din... I'm impressed. Kaya nga hindi na makapost ang ibang pexers dito e sa dami ng pinopost ninyo. And I'm thinking... that's how you earn pala.

I PEx all day mainly because I want to... I can... and because I don't have to work my butt off, kissing the asses of customers like a pathetic underpaid regular employee does... And what makes you say that we are underpaid regular employees, b*tch. I think not. Excuse me, hindi kami employees, we're managers... At least we're not bum you know.

Huwag kang magmaganda bakla... kasi mas maganda ako sa iyo. You may know this and that... but I must say we already know that kaya shut ka na lang.

And oh yeah... I remember your post on November 2, 2002 (Page 65) wherein you firmly declared...

[power_blossom]

At least we can survive, eh how about you... sa bagay dun ka pala nabubuhay. Maangbugaw ka na lang tapos ipadala mo sa binibini, and I'm hoping to see her there ha. Baka kasi mas maganda ka pa kaysa sa ibubugaw mo.

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
power(bubbles): Teka lang nga... at bakit naman ako nadamay sa away ninyo? Nananahimik ako dito ah...

Well, maaaring hindi pa ako formally employed right now pero whoever said na wala akong sources of income? Hindi naman ako naghihirap right now...

Ang dami mo ngang alam... ang galing...

I PEx all day mainly because I want to... I can... and because I don't have to work my butt off, kissing the asses of customers like a pathetic underpaid regular employee does...

And oh yeah... I remember your post on November 2, 2002 (Page 65) wherein you firmly declared...



We'd love to see you prove that starting now...

I may be logged in here early, but unlike you and Lara I don't bombard this board with post like the two of you. We live in an independent and democratic country right? so you don't have the right, not even a small percentage to dictate what I must do, what I shall do, because of the fact that you don't feed me, you don't pay me and most of all you don't own me. HAVE A LIFE. At least I'm paying income taxes and social security. The bottom line is: I can firmly say that I'm helping the economy of the country.

[power_blossom]

Oh by the way, Let me just say insecurity comes from the fact that there are people greater than ourselves... eh I'm so sorry why should we be insecure of you when in fact we're greater than you are... LARA

[power_blossom]

Oh by the way, Let me just say insecurity comes from the fact that there are people greater than ourselves... eh I'm so sorry why should we be insecure of you when in fact we're greater than you are... LARA

[power(bubbles)]

That's right blossom. At least were not HYPOCRITE people. By the way buttercup will be logging in later.

[power(bubbles)]

I PEx all day mainly because I want to... I can... and because I don't have to work my butt off, kissing the asses of customers like a pathetic underpaid regular employee does...

By the way Jensie. Blossom and I are not underpaid. Were paid by the hour for your information.

[power(bubbles)]

It such a pity that people like Lara, likes to step on other people and steal the spotlight since that's what he's (?) good at.

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by Lara_D
At si Jensie pa ang nakahanap (to think di siya Miss World fanatic). Unlike other people diyan na puro SALITA :D Sobrang IN YOUR FACE don't you think?

THIS IS CLEARLY A CASE OF HYPOCRISY!!! WHY? LARA FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE YOU DIDN'T EVEN FIND THE PICS AS WELL. SO WHO THE HELL ARE YOU TO RUB IT IN OUR FACES. ALSO I HAVE A PLEA FOR YOU, "HAVE A LIFE"!!! I HAVE OTHER MORE SERIOUS THINGS TO THINK ABOUT RATHER THAN RESEARCHING ABOUT BEAUTY PAGEANTS AND POSTING DETAILS OF THIS AND THAT PAGEANTS RIGHT HERE. LARA PLEASE, HAVE OTHER THINGS TO DO, THAN HIDE YOUR OWN VULNERABILITY. IT'S SUCH A SHAME THAT ONE PERSON HERE FALSELY ACCUSES OTHERS OF BEING VULNERABLE WHEN YOU YOURSELF IS VULNERABLE AND CAN'T BEAR THE FACT THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE MUCH BETTER THAN YOU. PLEASE STOP HIDING BEHIND WHATEVER MASK YOUR WEARING AND BE TRUE TO YOURSELF.

[power(bubbles)]

Blossom, remember the time when Lara freaked out about an article that came out from Yes Magazine about Charlene? Remember how he boasted about his connection? It's such a tacky move and he was simply shut up by maniacal if I'm not mistaken. I can't help but laugh with the statements that Lara made.

[power_blossom]

Oh by the way, mali ka bubbles. I'm not paid by the hour. I pay my employees dear BY THE HOUR as if you have forgotten. Ü Oh well, by the way, di ba... sa GMA ka naman nagtatrabaho and alam mo ang nagaganap dun sa mga pageants na iyan di ba? So why bother. At least you don't get second hand information. IT'S ALWAYS FIRST HAND. Kaya hindi kami naiinsecure.

Hindi naman hypocrite sina Jensie at Lara e... THEY'RE JUST SOCIAL CLIMBERS NA PILIT TAYONG INAABOT. Hahahaha.

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by power_blossom
Oh by the way, mali ka bubbles. I'm not paid by the hour. I pay my employees dear BY THE HOUR as if you have forgotten. Ü Oh well, by the way, di ba... sa GMA ka naman nagtatrabaho and alam mo ang nagaganap dun sa mga pageants na iyan di ba? So why bother. At least you don't get second hand information. IT'S ALWAYS FIRST HAND. Kaya hindi kami naiinsecure.

Hindi naman hypocrite sina Jensie at Lara e... THEY'RE JUST SOCIAL CLIMBERS NA PILIT TAYONG INAABOT. Hahahaha.

Jensie isn't. But Lara is.

[power(bubbles)]

Jensie, let me ask you one question? Why are you so defensive? You're not the one involve in the matter at hand.

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by power_blossom
Oh by the way, mali ka bubbles. I'm not paid by the hour. I pay my employees dear BY THE HOUR as if you have forgotten. Ü Oh well, by the way, di ba... sa GMA ka naman nagtatrabaho and alam mo ang nagaganap dun sa mga pageants na iyan di ba? So why bother. At least you don't get second hand information. IT'S ALWAYS FIRST HAND. Kaya hindi kami naiinsecure.

Hindi naman hypocrite sina Jensie at Lara e... THEY'RE JUST SOCIAL CLIMBERS NA PILIT TAYONG INAABOT. Hahahaha.

I clearly forgot about that. How's your business going BTW?

[Apostle]

Look at Chat Silayan's National Costume. Surely, the Korean public was impressed. :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/sayalero/sayalero_image3.jpg

A cross between the terno and the Korean National Costume. What do you call that again?!?!?

[Apostle]

Wish I had a better shot of Minorka's costume. Anyway, Maritza Sayalero of '71 and Minorka Mercado of '94 seemed to have shared the same national costume. :)

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/94/venezuela.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/sayalero/sayalero_image2.jpg

And if my memory serves me right, even Miss Venezuela 1992 Milka Chulina wore the same costume when she competed in Miss International in 1994.

[Apostle]

http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/2003/images/main/PR.jpg

Remember when she said, "Yes, I love pictures. I love cameras!"? She totally won me over. I find her adorable. :)

[Apostle]

She was my bet for the Miss USA 1993 crown, which Kenya Moore won. Never realized that she was also Lady Deathstrike in X2.

http://www.kellyhu.com/images/gallery/bmisshaw01.jpg

[Apostle]

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Text taken from the Miss Universe Website:

Wendy Fitzwilliam was born in Trinidad and Tobago, and graduated from the University of the West Indies in 1996 with a Bachelor of Law degree. She continued her legal training at the High Wooding Law School. In her final year of study, two months before writing her final exams to qualify as an Attorney at Law in her native country, Wendy won the MISS UNIVERSE title in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1998. In June of 1998, she was honored by the United Nations with the title of Goodwill Ambassador for HIV/AIDS. Additionally, The Hibiscous Foundation was one of Wendy’s dreams that became reality. She established this organization to heighten AIDS awareness in Trinidad and Tobego and give assistance, financial and otherwise, to children’s homes in the twin island republic. She completed law school and currently resides in New York City where she is pursuing a career as a music artist in the pop-jazz genre. Wendy has also co-hosted BK’s The Heat airing on BET.

[JENSIE_G]

Apostle: Hey thanks for the pics and trivia! :up:

Ngayon ko lang nakita costume ni Chat Silayan. Mukha ngang hanbo... :)

[JENSIE_G]

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Who will succeed Becky Bernard?
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/2003/images/main/BZ.jpg

Find out during the coronation of Miss Belize 2003 on June 27, Friday.

Winners will go to Miss Universe 2004 and Miss World 2003.

Stay tuned for more updates! :up:

SOURCE: Pageants Belize (http://www.missbelize.bz/news/)

[JENSIE_G]

IMPORTANT PAGEANT CORONATION DATES (A more updated list!) :cool:

June 20, Friday
Miss Tahiti Nui 2003

June 27, Friday
Miss Belize 2003

June 30, Monday
Miss Northern Ireland 2003

July 3, Thursday
Pancyprian Beauty Pageant 2003

July 5, Saturday
Miss Gibraltar 2003

July 12, Saturday
Miss Florida USA 2004

July 18, Friday
Miss International Canada 2003

July 28, Monday
Miss Texas USA 2004

August 1, Friday
Miss Ireland 2003

August 9, Saturday
Miss Uganda 2003

August 14, Thursday
Miss Mundo Puerto Rico 2003

August 16, Saturday
Miss World New Zealand 2003

August 19, Tuesday
Miss World Hungary 2003

August 23, Saturday
Miss Hong Kong 2003

August 27, Wednesday
Miss World Canada 2003

August 31, Sunday
Miss California USA 2004
Miss Montana USA 2004

September 9, Tuesday
Miss Jamaica World 2003

September 13, Saturday
Miss Schweiz 2003
Miss Venezuela 2003

September 15, Monday
Miss Italia 2003
Miss Kazakhstan 2003

September 19, Friday
Miss Belgium Earth 2003

September 27, Saturday
Miss Michigan USA 2004
Miss Polonia 2003

October 11, Saturday
Miss Louisiana USA 2004

October 18, Saturday
Miss Alabama USA 2004

October 25, Saturday
Miss North Carolina USA 2004
Miss Tennessee USA 2004

October 26, Sunday
Miss Earth 2003
Miss USA International 2003

November 1, Saturday
Miss Arkansas USA 2004
Miss Colorado USA 2004

November 8, Saturday
Miss Georgia USA 2004
Miss Mississippi USA 2004

November 9, Sunday
Miss Indiana USA 2004
Miss New Jersey USA 2004

November 15, Saturday
Miss South Carolina USA 2004

November 16, Sunday
Miss South Dakota USA 2004
Miss Virginia USA 2004

November 22, Saturday
Miss Idaho USA 2004

November 23, Sunday
Miss Illinois USA 2004

November 24, Monday
Miss Massachusetts USA 2004

November 30, Sunday
Miss Delaware USA 2004
Miss New York USA 2004

December 6, Saturday
Miss World 2003

December 7, Sunday
Miss Maryland USA 2004
Miss South Africa 2003*

December 12, Friday
Miss Belgie 2004

December 13, Saturday
Miss France 2004

*not yet 100% confirmed

Stay tuned for further updates! :up:

[power_blossom]

Bubbles: It's fine naman.

[JENSIE_G]

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This girl is reportedly joining the Miss South Africa 2003 pageant in December.

Gina Athans- she was formerly Miss Teen South Africa 2000.
http://www.munich-models.de/pic/Gina%20Athans/vorne.jpg
http://www.munich-models.de/pic/Gina%20Athans/hm.jpg
http://www.sasi.co.za/2002swimwear/gallery/CT/7.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

She has her own website na pala... :D

Cindy Kurleto (http://www.cindykurleto.com)
http://www.cindykurleto.com/1/2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://m.lordlucan.b-h-e.com/bonusscans/bonus72/evelinapapantoniou.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.500a.com/images2/00001.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

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Now I understand why she was crowned Señorita Panama Universo 2002... :D

She'll go down in history books as one of the most simpatica hometown queens ever...
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