The Beauty Pageants Thread - II

[JENSIE_G]

In 4 days, we would know Isis Casalduc's successor... :D

Her latest shot... :up:
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020907/isis.jpg

[Lara_D]

Honestly, nakikigaya nga ang Miss Puerto Rico sa Mikimoto. hehehe Feeling Miss Universe kung baga. hehehe But kung maganda naman yung babae and deserving siya, I have no qualms about it. hehehe

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Ayos lang din sakin... basta ba wag lang magfi-feeling... Dapat natural lang saka original... :up:

[Lara_D]

Goodbye CBS and hello NBC, I saw this logo in the Miss Teen USA website. Sniff...

http://www.missteenusa.com/images/home-nbc.gif

[JENSIE_G]

The Miss Puerto Rico Universe pageant ain't only getting a new crown-- it's also having a new theme song...

Here are the lyrics of Mujer Puertorriqueña. It was written by top Puerto Rican composer Jose Feliciano.

Mujer Puertorriqueña

Mujer puertorriqueña,
como tú no hay ninguna;
para mí eres una
y eres de mi alma dueña.
Mujer puertorriqueña, mujer que trae candela
en tus labios cuando besas
y me traes de cabeza con tu gran belleza.

Mujer puertorriqueña...
La luz a mi vida diste
y a mi alma esta canción trajiste;
la alegría de poder soñar
que algún día te pudiera amar...
Mujer puertorriqueña...

(Chorus)

Ah, ah, ay... borinqueña

Ah, ah, ay... te quiero

Ah, ah, ay... borinqueña

Ah, ah, ay... te quiero

The new crown and theme song are to symbolize the birth and dawn of a new and redefined Miss Puerto Rico Universe pageant under the leadership of Magaly Febles. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Adios, CBS.... Hola NBC! :mecry:

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS

SPAIN might boycott Miss World 2002 too...

Lola Alcocer Vasquez, who was 1st runner-up during the Miss España 2002 pageant, might not compete in the Miss World 2002 pageant set for November 30 in Abuja, Nigeria.
http://www.hola.com/2002/09/06/missmundopolemica/imgs/miss1a.jpg http://www.hola.com/2002/09/06/missmundopolemica/imgs/miss2a.jpg

This was due to the decisions of her counterparts from Belgium, France, Denmark and Norway to withdraw from the pageant following the death sentence carried out by the Nigerian government on single mother Amina Lawal.
http://www.hola.com/2002/09/06/missmundopolemica/imgs/amina1b.jpg

Lola revealed that as of the moment, she's still planning to compete in the pageant. But she said that "it would be better of course if the death sentence on Amina would be dropped." She further added that she was willing to support her counterparts who have withdrawn. "I would withdraw anytime if the need arises. But as of now, I'm not yet sure."

SOURCE: Hola.com (http://www.hola.com/2002/09/06/missmundopolemica/)

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
BREAKING NEWS

SPAIN might boycott Miss World 2002 too...

Lola Alcocer Vasquez, who was 1st runner-up during the Miss España 2002 pageant, might not compete in the Miss World 2002 pageant set for November 30 in Abuja, Nigeria.

This was due to the decisions of her counterparts from Belgium, France, Denmark and Norway to withdraw from the pageant following the death sentence carried out by the Nigerian government on single mother Amina Lawal.

Lola revealed that as of the moment, she's still planning to compete in the pageant. But she said that "it would be better of course if the death sentence on Amina would be dropped." She further added that she was willing to support her counterparts who have withdrawn. "I would withdraw anytime if the need arises. But as of now, I'm not yet sure."

:whatthe: My gawd, this is already alarming! What's gonna happen kaya come November? Sayang naman paghihirap ng Pageant Committee in Nigeria! Masisira lahat ng plano nila. :hopeless:

I believe the recent threats of candidates to withdraw is caused by the domino effect. Miss Norway Katrine Soerland threatened to withdraw and a few delegates followed suit. What's the stand of Katherine Manalo on this issue kaya? :wondering:

On the other hand, Miss World Org. promised to gather 100+ beauties for this year's pageant. If delegates would really withdraw themselves from the competition then Miss World would again fall short of its prediction of about a hundred beauties. So far, Miss World Org. holds the record for having the most delegates in attendance. It was able to gather 95 delegates during the 2000 edition. For the 1999 edition, they had 94. And for last year's edition, they had 93.

[fidèle]

Originally posted by Lara_D
I was wondering why she did not look this stunning while she was in San Juan. Yeah, sayang! :( Hindi lang siguro para sa kanya yung Miss Universe. There were a lot of strong girls this year.
http://www.elmundolatinonews.ca/k2/miss03_nicaragua.jpg

[Musique]

Good morning!!! :wave:


:bow:

[Musique]

Grabe, sobra na ang publicity ng Miss World, even Miss Universe never got so much into the news.

:bow:

[Musique]

hehe, page starter pala ako. grabe page 20 na kagad tayo!!!


:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

fidèle: Yup! It's really alarming nga. If my memory serves me right, the last time there was a mass withdrawal from Miss World was way back during the 70's. I remember two of our girls-- Joy Conde and Peachy Veneracion-- withdrawing at the very last minute upon orders of the government. Sayang. These two stunners reportedly had a good shot at bringing home what could have been our 1st and 2nd Miss World crowns.

Musique: Morning! :sunnysmile:

[Lara_D]

I have yet to see what the Latin girls say about this. They're not much into controversies concerning moral issues. And i know go na go pa rin ang Venezuela no matter what. Osmel wouldn't care about this controversy. It seems the girls from the Carribean and the Asian region are quiet as well. I think our bet will not boycott Miss World, knowing Madamme Stella.

Regarding Miss Nicaragua,
It was her hair in the prelims that sealed her fate.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Yup! It was how she carried herself during the Presentation Show that did her. I couldn't see any problems with her figure and choice of evening gown! Both are perfect! She did not carry herself well...

You're right. It was the HAIR! Her pageant director tried so hard in vain to pattern her looks after that of Ligia Arguello Roa. Her evening gown was designed by Venezuelan designer Franco Montoro-- same guy who did Natascha Borger's peach gown.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant706/pageant706_image1.jpg

[Lara_D]

Pics of my bet for Miss Puerto Rico during the Prelimenaries- it seems she lacks some stage presence and prjection, or it's hard to conclude because these are just pictures.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/nochepreliminar/nochepreliminar_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/nochepreliminar/nochepreliminar_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/nochepreliminar/nochepreliminar_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: I'm so impressed with Miss San Juan's fashion sense! She manages to always pick the right gown! :up: I also love the way her hair was done... Classy... :)

BTW, she doesn't look like Denise anymore, she looks more like Isis!!! :D

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS WORLD 2002

24-year old Mabel Ng Chin Mei of Penang was crowned Miss Malaysia World 2002 last night in Kuala Lumpur.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant706/pageant706_image2.jpg

She will represent Malaysia in Miss World 2002 set for November 30 in Abuja, Nigeria.

The last time Malaysia made it in Miss World was in 1998, when Pick Lim Lina Teoh placed 3rd overall to Israel's Linor Abargil in Mahe, Seychelles.

Let's all see how Mabel will do come November. :up:

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS WORLD 2002 :)

20-year old Angela Damas was crowned Miss Tanzania 2002 last night in Dodoma.
http://infocomtechnologies.com/img/1miss.jpg http://infocomtechnologies.com/img/2miss.jpg http://infocomtechnologies.com/img/4miss.jpg
http://infocomtechnologies.com/miss2002/2002/html/images/angela.jpg

She will represent Tanzania in Miss World 2002 set for November 30 in Abuja, Nigeria.

Tanzania has never made it in Miss World.

Let's all see how Angela will do come November. :up:

[Lara_D]

Well I'm still sticking ot her as my bet. But she doesn't look like Isis, maybe it's the angle shots. She definitely has lots of room for improvement in case she wins. May ikagaganda pa siya. But they should not pattern her with Denise or Isis.

Regarding Miss Malaysia World:
It seems the calibre of the girls are dwindling every year. Parang mas maganda yung pang Miss Universe nila.

[JENSIE_G]

Vanessa Carreira days after being crowned Miss South Africa 2002... :)

http://www.702.co.za/cm_pics/galleries/376-1225-0-0_135341.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Yup! Karen Ang is definitely better! :up: :D

[JENSIE_G]

In 3 days, we would know Isis Casalduc's successor... :)

http://www.duobeautips.com/isis_k6.jpg
http://www.duobeautips.com/isis_k4.jpg
http://www.duobeautips.com/isis_k1.jpg http://www.duobeautips.com/isis_k2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS EUROPE 2002 :)

Who will succeed Elodie Gossuin?
http://ados.free.fr/Photos/EGossuin1.jpg

The Miss Europe 2002 coronation date has been tentatively set for December 28, 2002, Saturday in Beirut, Lebanon.

Stay tuned for more announcements regarding the pageant. :up:

[Carlene]

Hello! Sorry long time di ako nakapag-reply here sa thread...

(Power_Blossom) - High School ko is ICA sa Green Hills and I am sure na may ICAn kang friend na nagsabi sa iyo about the "flag ceremony" issue because I joined Star Circle. Hay naku!!!

Anyways, my good news ako to all...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/MB70/MB70_image3.jpg

Our very own Justine Gabionza won fourth runner up sa Top Model of the World Search in Dusseldorf.

The winner was of course, Miss Germany.
1st Runner UP was Miss US of America
2nd Runner Up was Miss Slovakia
3rd Runner Up was Miss Mexico
4th Runner Up was Miss Philippines.

By the way Justine was voted as Top Model of Asia.

Dont fail to watch also Klasmeyts sa ABS-CBN. Ü

Question lang...Hindi ba lumaban si Miss Germany sa Miss Universe?

[cathybee]

Originally posted by fidèle
Miss Venezuela statistics!

Misses by Zodiac Sign
16% - Capricorn, Leo
11% - Cancer, Pisces, Virgo
7% - Aries, Taurus, Scorpio, Libra, Sagittarius

Misses by Age
34% - 18 to 19
14% - 20, 21, 22, 23
7% - 17
3% - 24 and up

Misses by Occupation
77% - Students
19% - Professionals
4% - Models

Grabe ang babata talaga nila! At students pa sa lagay na iyan pero kung maglakad e parang professional models! :wow:

Wahhh...nasa 7% lang *** sign ko...panis pala beauty ko huhuhu....

[cathybee]

Carlene: Yes, Ms Germany joined MU and she joined a number of others...pang-nth pageant na nga nya to eh...sorry ha, I lose count na...better ask Jensie about the counting hehehe...she placed semis in MU and a runner up in Ms Intercontinental...and finally, she won here! Hehehe...

Galeng....it is so nice to hear an achievement from our own! :) Just as I thought, USA will be a darkhorse!

Dyosko...kukuha rin ba ako ng compatability test na yan...takot ako eh...:glee:

[Lara_D]

Separated at Birth?

Does one of the Rexona Boys look like Cynthia Lander? hehehe
http://www.abs-cbn.com/mtb/images/powerboys/pb_b1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant706/pageant706_image3.jpg
http://www.calzadoslucchi.com/eventos/images/01.jpg
http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,152464,00.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant707/pageant707_image1.jpg

[power_blossom]

aokie Carlene! Kilala mo ba si Cindy Cocuaco, our SC treasurer, and Agnes Tapia, our UAAP commentator? E siguro naman si Kathy Aberion kilala mo?

Well, my bet Miss Mexico placed high enough! I know na magkakaroon ng toss-up between kay Natascha Borger and Miss Mexico.

Well, sige okay na rin naman nanalo si Justine. By the way medyo may hawig sila ni Miss USA. Pero she's not my bet who will likely to succeed eh! Sorry!

[JENSIE_G]

Carlene: Thanks for the good news! :up: Miss Germany Natascha Borger has joined 5 pageants na to date...

-Miss Venezuela 2000 (did not place)
-Miss Deutschland 2002 (winner)
-Miss Universe 2002 (semi-finalist, 6th placer)
-Miss Intercontinental 2002 (2nd runner-up)
-Top Model of the World 2002 (winner)

She has yet to fly to Lebanon in December for Miss Europe 2002 naman. Grabe, there's no stopping her talaga! Sinusulit siya ng Germany! Hehe! :D

cathybee: Hi there! :wave: I'm encouraging you to take the Compatibility Test. It'll be fun! :up: Please... :wink:

[cathybee]

Eto *** result ko for Do you have what it takes to be a Miss? I got 26 to be exact!

Between 24 and 29 points: You have lots of possibilities of being an exemplary miss. If you work on and modify certain details of your attitude, you could become a delegate of the Venezuelan beauty. Try it!

And I got Ms. Bolivar for the compability test!

[cathybee]

Di pa pala ako nacomment tungkol dun sa being a Miss...aynaku...I won't concede noh! May isang question dun --- are you will to put on heavy makeup yata?!? E jippers! Okei ka lang! Requirement ba un?!?! Ayaw ko nga maging michael jackson looking noh! :ayaw:

Okei...sino nga ba si Ms Bolivar?! Sya ba *** may freckles o *** may scaley hands...o sya *** mukhang michael jackson?!? Okei, paranoid na tlaga ako! :weep: :belat:

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Venezuela 2002 Compatibility Test Tally

As of 09 September 2002, 1100 HRS

Lara_D got Guarico.
JENSIE_G got Dependencias Federales.
Musique got Lara.
fidèle got Bolivar.
MingTsai got Cojedes.
xysher got Barinas.
power(bubbles) got Miranda.
BaLdoMarO got Barinas.
Rosamae got Anzoategui, Barinas, Dependencias Federales, Monagas and Nueva Esparta.
Russkiy got Lara and Trujillo.
power_blossom got Zulia.
nice_only_child got Portuguesa.
luvronnie got Bolivar.
cathybee got Bolivar.

BARINAS- 3
BOLIVAR- 3
DEPENDENCIAS FEDERALES- 2
LARA- 2
ANZOATEGUI- 1
COJEDES- 1
GUARICO- 1
MIRANDA- 1
MONAGAS- 1
NUEVA ESPARTA- 1
PORTUGUESA- 1
TRUJILLO- 1
ZULIA- 1

To the rest: Please take the Compatibility Test din! :glee: Katuwaan lang. :D

Just like what fidèle said earlier, It would be nice to know if the winner of Miss Venezuela is compatible with anyone in this thread. Having the same personality with a Miss Venezuela titleholder is indeed something. Let's all find it out on the final night on September 20! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Naks! Thanks for taking the two tests! Puwede ka na palang maging Miss Venezuela candidate in the near future eh... :wink:

[cathybee]

Originally posted by Musique
MISS EARTH 2002 Contestants Update

ARGENTINA Mercedes Apuzzo
ARUBA Jurraney Toppenberg
BELGIUM Moreel Stephanie
BOSNIA/HERZEGOVINA Dzejla Glavovic
BRAZIL Tamara Faria
CHILE Nazhla Abad
COLOMBIA Diana Patricia Botero
COSTA RICA Maria del Mar Ruiz
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Yilda Santana
EL SALVADOR Elisa Sandoval Rodriguez
ESTONIA Merilin Malmet
FINLAND Elina Hurve
FRANCE Emmanuelle Chossat
GIBRALTAR Charlene Giviso
GUATEMALA Florecita de Jesus Cobian
INDIA Reshmi Ghosh
KENYA Winnie Adah Omwakwe
KOREA Jina Lee
LATVIA Anete Jurgen
LITHUANIA Svetlana Musykantova
MALTA Joanne Portelli
NICARAGUA Yahoska Maria Cerda
NORWAY Linn Naimak Olaisen
PAKISTAN Najah Ghassan
PERU Monica Chacon
PHILIPPINES April Ross Perez
POLAND Agnieszka Portka
SLOVAKIA Michaela Benuskova
SOUTH AFRICA Catherine Constantinides
THAILAND Lalita Apaiwong
URUGUAY Karina Figueroa
USA Casey Marie Burns
VENEZUELA Dagmar Votterl
YUGOSLAVIA Sladjana Bozovic


Some have/will compete/d in Miss Universe, International and World.


:bow:

Hello :wave: I hope it won't be too much to ask if you can put on the pageant that the delegate previously joined and placing if ever when you update the list. Special request ko un! Hehehe...pero kung mahirap okei lang na wag na lang. Thanks a bunch! *okay*

jensie: baket si rosamae...multiple personality yata?!? :confused: at itapat mo ako, gano katakot si bolivar hehehehe....naprapraning na ako eh..di ko matanggap hahahah! :bungi:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Ako, I'll try... :D

MISS EARTH 2002 Contestants Update

ARGENTINA Mercedes Apuzzo
ARUBA Jurraney Toppenberg (Miss World 2002 delegate)
BELGIUM Moreel Stephanie
BOSNIA/HERZEGOVINA Dzejla Glavovic
BRAZIL Tamara Faria
CHILE Nazhla Abad
COLOMBIA Diana Patricia Botero
COSTA RICA Maria del Mar Ruiz
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Yilda Santana
EL SALVADOR Elisa Sandoval Rodriguez (Miss Universe 2002 delegate)
ESTONIA Merilin Malmet
FINLAND Elina Hurve
FRANCE Emmanuelle Chossat (Miss World 2001 delegate)
GIBRALTAR Charlene Giviso
GUATEMALA Florecita de Jesus Cobian
INDIA Reshmi Ghosh
KENYA Winnie Adah Omwakwe
KOREA Jina Lee
LATVIA Anete Jurgen
LITHUANIA Svetlana Musykantova
MALTA Joanne Portelli
NICARAGUA Yahoska Maria Cerda
NORWAY Linn Naimak Olaisen
PAKISTAN Najah Ghassan
PERU Monica Chacon (Miss World 1996 delegate)
PHILIPPINES April Ross Perez
POLAND Agnieszka Portka
SLOVAKIA Michaela Benuskova
SOUTH AFRICA Catherine Constantinides
THAILAND Lalita Apaiwong
URUGUAY Karina Figueroa
USA Casey Marie Burns
VENEZUELA Dagmar Votterl (Global Beauty Quest 2001 winner)
YUGOSLAVIA Sladjana Bozovic (Miss Universe 2002 delegate)

[power_blossom]

Jensie_G, sabi kasi ni (power)bubbles na kilala mo si Ivy Remulla. E she's from DLSU and she's an athlete di ba? Volleyball player to be exact. How'd you get to know her? Taga-DLSU ka ba?

To my sis...(power)bubbles[ Dont forget to convince Michelle Shulte about the Supermodel competition ha!

With Musique's list of candidates...i know its to early pero eto na ang top 10 ko so far ha and anything can happen pa.

France, Colombia, Thailand, India, Norway, Venezuela, Yugoslavia, El Salvador, South Africa, and syempre ang host country. (note lang: like duh! papayagan ba ni lorraine na matalo ang isang ka-province niya sa contest?)

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: In my opinion, Miss Bolivar Mercedes Gonzales looks a lot like Natascha Borger and Michael V. Hehe! :glee:

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/Misses/200206/02.jpg http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/Misses/200206/01.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

power_blossom: Yup I know Ivy personally! Nope. I'm not from DLSU. HS friend ko si Ivy. We both took up HS at La Salle Zobel. Classmate ko siya nung 4th year-- seatmate to be precise! :glee:

Ang ganda niya sobra! I'll convince her again to join Bb. Pilipinas 2003. :up:

[Lara_D]

Her name is Su Wei Tan, she represented Malaysia in Miss World 2000. She was stunning during the gown competition, but she was ignored by the judges. The Malaysian girl that could create waves in Miss Universe but next year she would turn 27- overage already. But since Miss Universe is in May, she would only turn 27 on Sept. 30, 2003 (same birthday as my mom). So is there still hope for her?

http://www.missmalaysia-world.com.my/images/listings/hofmain-suwei03.gif
http://www.eonenet.com/suweit/suwei/Images/Portfolio/versace1.jpg
http://www.eonenet.com/suweit/suwei/Images/Portfolio/seed5.jpg
http://www.missmalaysia-world.com.my/images/suweigallery/2bg.jpg

After her, the following Miss Malaysia's weren't really didn't create a big impact.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: She looks a lot like Eazel Don! :up:

Malaysia prioritizes Miss World kasi dun lang sila binibili. Kahit nga sa Miss International ay hindi sila pinapansin eh... :glee:

[cathybee]

Originally posted by Lara_D
The new Miss Panama... blech...
http://www.elpanamaamerica.com.pa/archive/09062002/imagenes/top-g.jpg


Unfortunately, at this very moment, I have to agree :(

Jensie Thanks for the help regarding ms earth :D and...im pacified na rin..its better than being a look alike of michael jackson or freddie krueger! hehehehe...


Can I just say..."told you so"--- regarding the Ms Teen Phils :glee:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: No problem! :glee:

[Rosamae]

hello!...cathybee..ure right about miss teen philippines...:( ...dami pa namang maganda dyan sa atin...even more so among teen agers...kahit nga the miss philippines 2001 di ko type eh..there were pics of her with other beauty queens and di na lang ako mag comment..nawalan ako ng words..hehehe

fidele..i took the compatibility test once and i got all five contestants at the same time...weird no?..mag party kaya ako with all the venezuelan beauties? ka jibe ko naman sa 5 nila eh :D

[JENSIE_G]

Rosamae: No comment talaga ako sa Miss Teen Philippines... I just had mass and confession yesterday. :glee: :shutup:

[cathybee]

Jensie You evil evil guy :glee:

rosamae: :wow: cool ah! five agad in one test?!?! pano kaya nangyari un?!? :hmm: baka the five candidates have the same personality?!? ewan...hirap...at least you've got 5 chances to be right as compared to most of us na one chance lang to be right on our compatible delegate to win it all. :winker:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Ahihihi... :laugh: Shhh... :glee:

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2000 MEMORIES :)

The beautiful and incomparable Lara Dutta... :up:
http://scoop.bangkokpost.co.th/bkkpost/2000/bp2000_aug/bp20000827/270800_out06.jpg
http://scoop.bangkokpost.co.th/bkkpost/2000/bp2000_aug/bp20000827/270800_out05.jpg http://scoop.bangkokpost.co.th/bkkpost/2000/bp2000_aug/bp20000827/270800_out04.jpg http://scoop.bangkokpost.co.th/bkkpost/2000/bp2000_aug/bp20000827/270800_out03.jpg

Lara strikes a pose with two unidentified women during her trip to Thailand.
http://scoop.bangkokpost.co.th/bkkpost/2000/bp2000_aug/bp20000827/270800_out02.jpg

:handsdown:

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS WORLD 2002

Who will succeed Lada Engchawadechaslip?
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/media/image/launched/2001-11-07/thailand.jpg http://scoop.bangkokpost.co.th/bkkpost/2001/october2001/bp20011009/en/outlook/091001_miss.jpg

The coronation of Miss Thailand World 2002 is on October 17, 2002, Thursday.

18 official candidates are vying for the coveted crown on the said date.

Among those favored to succeed Lada are:

- Linda Ngarmsuntikul: This 23-year old stunner is the only beauty queen from abroad this year. She is based in Los Angeles, California.

A graduate in sociology from the University of California, Linda is a teacher at Green Tree Elementary School in the United States.

- 23-year-old Onsiri Thneeboot

- 21-year-old Patchalaluk Tavetikul, a diplomat's daughter and a younger sister of pop singer Lalita "Pam" Tavetikul.

- 21-year-old Vatinee Vimonchailert, daughter of "morlam" singer Banyen Rakken.

- Piyawan Dejpaisarn: currently taking up her masters degree

- Nayada Lorjai: also taking up her masters

- Thanyalak Supasoon: another masters student

Fifty-five women were selected from almost 200 applicants to participate in the first round of Miss Thailand World.

Contestants are judged on their looks, education and resourcefulness.

SOURCE:The Nation (http://www.nationmultimedia.com/page.arcview.php3?clid=3&id=65193&date=2002-09-04&usrsess=1)

Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the pageant. :up:

[JENSIE_G]

ANNOUNCEMENTS :)

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

September 12, Thursday
Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003

September 14, Saturday
Miss Schweiz Wahl 2003

September 20, Friday
Miss Venezuela 2002

September 21, Saturday
Miss Barbados World 2002

September 28, Saturday
Miss Alaska USA 2003

September 30, Monday
Miss International 2002

October 11, Friday
Miss Louisiana USA 2003

October 12, Saturday
Miss Alabama USA 2003
Miss Lebanon 2002

October 17, Thursday
Miss Thailand World 2002

October 19, Saturday
Miss Missouri USA 2003
Miss Tennessee USA 2003

October 20, Sunday
Miss Earth 2002
Miss T&T World 2002

October 24, Thursday
Miss Algerie 2003

October 26, Saturday
Miss Arkansas USA 2003

November 2, Saturday
Miss Colorado USA 2003
Miss Trinidad & Tobago for Miss Universe 2003

November 3, Sunday
Miss Indiana USA 2003
Miss New Hampshire USA 2003

November 8, Friday
Miss South Carolina USA 2003

November 9, Saturday
Miss Michigan USA 2003

November 17, Sunday
Miss West Virginia USA 2003

November 23, Saturday
Miss Ohio USA 2003

November 24, Sunday
Miss Illinois USA 2003

November 30, Saturday
Miss World 2002

December 1, Sunday
Miss Kansas USA 2003
Miss Maine USA 2003
Miss Pennsylvania USA 2003

December 2, Monday
Miss Barbados Universe 2003

December 8, Sunday
Miss Oklahoma USA 2003

December 10, Tuesday
Miss France 2003

January 25, Saturday
Miss Universe Canada 2003

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

[JENSIE_G]

JENSIE's THOUGHTS :glee:

During Miss Universe 2003 in May, expect the following countries to be hyped:

http://www.flags.net/elements/small_gifs/ALGE001.GIF ALGERIA- It will be Algeria's 1st time to join the Miss Universe pageant. Expect its delegate to receive the same attention that newbies Albania and China got last May in San Juan. Who knows, it might even crack up a Top 10 slot! :)

http://www.flags.net/elements/small_gifs/CLMB001.GIF COLOMBIA- Since Panama is a former province of Colombia, there would be great pressure on the Colombian delegate. Besides, it's also a time for revenge after failing to enter the semi-finals last May.

http://www.flags.net/elements/small_gifs/PANA001.GIF PANAMA- Need I say more? Of course Stephanie de Roux will naturally be hyped. It's the 2nd time for her country to host the Miss Universe pageant. The first was on July 0f 1986.

http://www.flags.net/elements/small_gifs/UNST001.GIF U.S.A.- After failing to make it to the semi-finals last May, expect Miss USA to make waves... They are definitely back to take revenge.

http://www.flags.net/elements/small_gifs/VENZ001.GIF VENEZUELA- Panama hosted Miss Universe 1986. That year's winner was from Venezuela. This will be a homecoming for the world pageant super power. Expect Miss Venezuela to face tremendous pressure from all corners of the UNIVERSE! Panama is definitely a sentimental place for them!

What do you guys think? :D

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2002 MEMORIES :)

Miss Colombia Vanessa Mendoza promised to wear this stunning Jaime Arango creation if she made it to the Top 10. Unfortunately, she did not. We are left to drool on pictures na lang... *sigh* :(

http://www.colarte.arts.co/graficas/Modelos/MendozaVanessaAlexandra/MenVpt0m242.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Guys, I just wanna post this Versace gown that made Jennifer Lopez the most controversial woman during the Grammys 2000 Awards... :wow:

http://ak1.aka.eonline.com/7/1480/123/0001/www.eonline.com/Features/Awards/Grammys2000/Gallery/Images/lopez2.jpg http://www.nyrock.com/img/2000/grammy2000_1.jpg

Miss Bahamas Universe 2001 Nakeria Simm's evening gown was somewhat inspired by J Lo's Versace number...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant707/pageant707_image2.jpg

:glee:

[cathybee]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
THE ROAD TO MISS WORLD 2002
Who will succeed Lada Engchawadechaslip?
http://scoop.bangkokpost.co.th/bkkpost/2001/october2001/bp20011009/en/outlook/091001_miss.jpg


Haaayyy...sayang na sayang...I remember crystal clear how disappointed she looked when her name wasn't called in in top 10...i wonder how she ranked? Any info? But anyways, her loss is another's gain as China got in into the top 10.

Jensie: Thank you for posting the picture of J.Lo with :drool: David Duchovny! :love: Miss ko na sobraaaa......hehehehe....tama ba naman un?!?Si David *** pinansin :naughty:

And...btw, kelan ba hindi hyped ang USA, Colombia, at Venezuela?!? :teehee: Parang as far as I know, these 3 countries sound bells come MU time every year as far as my beauty pageant memory stretched hehehe....

Algeria is ah..umm..an African country ba?!? I always hear these countries' names courtesy of beauty pageants especially MW na ang daming never heard talaga na names! But, I can't figure out where on earth are they? Makes you feel so small noh? Parang ang daming pwedeng puntahan sa mundo?!? Dyosko, paglimpak limpak pera ko malamang kung san san na ako nakarating...hehehehe....

[Lara_D]

Let her join Miss Thailand Universe. I assume by now she can speak conversational Thai, unlike like last year when quite a number of Thai people felt insulted when they learned that their girl who will represent their country could not even speak the language.

Algeria is in Northern Africa, a neighbor of Egypt.

[Lara_D]

More pictures of Malaysia's Su Wei Tan, during Miss World 2000

Her blue gown she used during the gown competition
http://eonenet.com/suweit/suwei/Images/Miss2/1bg.jpg
http://eonenet.com/suweit/suwei/Images/Miss2/15bg.jpg
http://eonenet.com/suweit/suwei/Images/Miss2/3bg.jpg

With Miss Japan, you really see old fashion ang wardrobe ng mga Japanese girls who go to Miss World and compare them to the very hip, not to mention signatured dresses of Miss Japan Universe.
http://eonenet.com/suweit/suwei/Images/Miss2/2bg.jpg
http://eonenet.com/suweit/suwei/Images/Miss1/6bg.jpg

[Lenny]

Ganda ni Miss Malaysia 2000

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Yup! Sayang si Lada! Pero she truly deserves the Miss Photogenic Award! :up: Lara_D is correct. Algeria is in Northern Africa near Morroco and Egypt.

Lara_D: Well, let's keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best. I do hope Lada signs up for the Miss Thailand Universe pageant in March. :) Thanks for Su Wei Tan's pics! She's so exotic indeed!

Lenny: Hi there! :wave: Long time no see ah. :glee:

[JENSIE_G]

MEET MONTANA'S NEW SET OF QUEENS :)

20-year old Megan Monroe was crowned Miss Montana USA 2003.
http://www.ourpageants.com/cg//mmiss/pictures/Megan_Monroe.jpg

16-year old Arielle Brown was crowned Miss Montana Teen USA 2003.
http://www.ourpageants.com/cg//mteen/pictures/Arielle_Brown.jpg

Goodluck to both queens! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

MEET CALIFORNIA'S NEW SET OF QUEENS :)

Candace Marie Sanders was crowned Miss California USA 2003.
http://tftj.com/miss/USA03/AL-CT/StateWins/CAUSA03crowned.jpg

Shannon Byrne was crowned Miss California Teen USA 2003.
http://tftj.com/teen/USA03/CA03/xCATeenUSA03.jpg

Goodluck to both queens! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

MISS TEEN USA 2002 MEMORIES :)

I can't stop myself from posting this pic... Sayang na sayang siya... She was definitely underscored!!! :mad:

Miss Rhode Island Alysha Castonguay
http://members.aol.com/michiganmbmod/images/rhodeislandteen.jpg

REMINDER: Miss Teen USA 2002 will be televised by RPN 9 on September 15, 2002, Sunday, 9PM. :up:

[suplad0]

.. ang sarap talagang magbasa dito.

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS WORLD 2002 :)

Another shot of newly-crowned Miss Malaysia World 2002 Mabel Ng Chi Wei during the evening gown competition of last night's pageant.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant708/pageant708_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Had the Miss Italia pageant not lost the Miss Universe franchise, these 3 goddesses should have competed in Nicosia, Bayamon and San Juan respectively...

1999- Manila Nazarro (for MU2000)
2000- Tania Zamparo (for MU2001)
2001- Daniela Ferolla (for MU2002)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant708/pageant708_image2.jpg

The Miss for Miss Universe pageant has been sending nothing but weak and incompetent delegates to Miss Universe. How sad. :depressed2: :mecry:

[JENSIE_G]

suplad0: *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

Another shot of Marianela Lacayo during the Miss Mundo Internacional pageant, where she won in Toronto, Canada... :)

I swear to God hindi siya ganyan ka-ganda nung nasa San Juan for MU2002 last May... :mecry:
http://www.missnicaragua.com/2002/Other2002/MML_Nica3.jpg

:handsdown:

[JENSIE_G]

MISS ASIA PACIFIC 1998 MEMORIES :)

Kisha Alvarado of Costa Rica reacts as Lourdes Lewis of Panama was announced 1st runner-up during the Miss Asia Pacific 1998 pageant held here in Manila.
http://www.nacion.com/ln_ee/1998/diciembre/07/breve.jpg

Ang ganda niya! :handsdown:

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

MISS EARTH 2002 Contestants Update

ARGENTINA Mercedes Apuzzo
ARUBA Jurraney Toppenberg (Miss World 2002 delegate)
BELGIUM Moreel Stephanie
BOSNIA/HERZEGOVINA Dzejla Glavovic
BRAZIL Tamara Faria
CHILE Nazhla Abad
COLOMBIA Diana Patricia Botero
COSTA RICA Maria del Mar Ruiz
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Yilda Santana
EL SALVADOR Elisa Sandoval Rodriguez (Miss Universe 2002 delegate)
ESTONIA Merilin Malmet
FINLAND Elina Hurve
FRANCE Emmanuelle Chossat (Miss World 2001 delegate)
GIBRALTAR Charlene Giviso
GUATEMALA Florecita de Jesus Cobian
INDIA Reshmi Ghosh
KENYA Winnie Adah Omwakwe
KOREA Jina Lee
LATVIA Anete Jurgen
LITHUANIA Svetlana Musykantova
MALTA Joanne Portelli
NICARAGUA Yahoska Maria Cerda
NORWAY Linn Naimak Olaisen
PAKISTAN Najah Ghassan
PERU Monica Chacon (Miss World 1996 delegate)
PHILIPPINES April Ross Perez
POLAND Agnieszka Portka
SLOVAKIA Michaela Benuskova
SOUTH AFRICA Catherine Constantinides
THAILAND Lalita Apaiwong
URUGUAY Karina Figueroa
USA Casey Marie Burns
VENEZUELA Dagmar Votterl (Global Beauty Quest 2001 winner)
YUGOSLAVIA Sladjana Bozovic (Miss Universe 2002 delegate)

Just to add, El Salvador and Norway are both joining Miss International 2002, before going to Manila.

:bow:

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
MISS ASIA PACIFIC 1998 MEMORIES :)

Kisha Alvarado of Costa Rica reacts as Lourdes Lewis of Panama was announced 1st runner-up during the Miss Asia Pacific 1998 pageant held here in Manila.
http://www.nacion.com/ln_ee/1998/diciembre/07/breve.jpg

Ang ganda niya! :handsdown:

Di ba this Costa Rican joined Miss Universe but didn't make the cut? :glee: :glee:

:bow:

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Another shot of Marianela Lacayo during the Miss Mundo Internacional pageant, where she won in Toronto, Canada... :)

I swear to God hindi siya ganyan ka-ganda nung nasa San Juan for MU2002 last May... :mecry:
http://www.missnicaragua.com/2002/Other2002/MML_Nica3.jpg

:handsdown:

Next stop for this lady is Japan for Miss International 2002!!!


:bow:

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Had the Miss Italia pageant not lost the Miss Universe franchise, these 3 goddesses should have competed in Nicosia, Bayamon and San Juan respectively...

1999- Manila Nazarro (for MU2000)
2000- Tania Zamparo (for MU2001)
2001- Daniela Ferolla (for MU2002)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant708/pageant708_image2.jpg

The Miss for Miss Universe pageant has been sending nothing but weak and incompetent delegates to Miss Universe. How sad. :depressed2: :mecry:


My personal fave is the 1999 winner!!!

:bow:

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
http://www.colarte.arts.co/graficas/Modelos/MendozaVanessaAlexandra/MenVpt0m242.jpg


She definitely should have worn this gown in the preliminaries.

:bow:

[fidèle]

Originally posted by Musique


Di ba this Costa Rican joined Miss Universe but didn't make the cut? :glee: :glee:

:bow: Yeah, she placed 12th in the preliminaries! :)

[fidèle]

Originally posted by Musique



My personal fave is the 1999 winner!!!

:bow: The Miss Italia 2000 looks like Oxana! :whatthe:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Good evening! :wave:

Thanks for the info regarding Norway, El Salvador and Nicaragua joining Miss International 2002! :)

I also love Manila Nazarro! She was Nicosia-bound na talaga eh... Until her pageant lost the MU franchise in the very last minute. Sayang na sayang talaga. :mecry:

Kisha Alvarado joined Miss Universe 1998, but failed to make the Top 10 cut.

Vanessa Mendoza was really reserving that red killer gown for the Live Telecast. Tama ka! She should've worn it during the Presentation Show! She could've blasted the other delegates with that Jaime Arango creation! Sayang.

fidele: Yup! Tania Zamparo indeed looks like Oxana! :up:

[Musique]

This girl has the word SAYANG written all over her face. Sayang we didn't see her make-over pics for Miss U. She could have beaten Lara Dutta for the title.

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/images/w99_ven.jpg
http://www.venezuelatuya.com/missvenezuela99/mmiranda.jpg http://www.venezuelatuya.com/missvenezuela99/tramir.jpg

[Musique]

The 2 best Miss Venezuelas in my opinion!!!

http://www.venezuelatuya.com/missvenezuela99/felicitacion.jpg

:bow:

[Musique]

At eto pa!

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2001/images/historia/misses/99.jpg

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Thanks for the pics! :up: Martina is phenomenal. Sayang siya. Sana she won Miss World 1999 na lang para Norkis Batista was sent to Cyprus na lang.

I strongly believe had Martina been sent to Cyprus... tatalunin niya by a landslide si Lara sa swimsuit and evening gown competitions... pero mananalo pa rin si Lara at 1st RU pa rin ang Venezuela. Mahirap kalabanin si Lara eh. She aces her interview eh! :)

[Musique]

Although these days, India and Venezuela are the pageant powerhouses in any international contest, I still favour Venezuelans over Indians. Ewan ko lang ha, pero pag nakakakita kasi ako ng Indians, para sa akin ang baho nila tingnan :glee: Sorry kung medyo racist yung remark, pero clear prototypes sila Sushmita, Manpreet, Nafisa, Gul and Celina :ayaw: . Buti nga medyo (medyo lang!) improved looks sina Lara and Neha(especially in her official headshot).

Pero ang mga Indians sa Miss World, walang mintis, except maybe Sara Corner. Pero Aishwarya, Yukta and Priyanka, walang patawad. Oh well! mabenta ang mabahong Indian look sa Miss World. :vomit:

Pero I must admit that their feat in international beauty pageants is uncanny!!! :handsdown:


Sorry, kung may ma-oofend ako sa remarks ko, sorry talaga. No offense meant :no:

:bow:

[Musique]

In my opinion, the worst Miss Venezuela. :vomit:

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2001/images/historia/misses/94.jpg


:bow:

[Musique]

Hey, could someone please identify the ladies in this Pageant Fans HQ pic?

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/images/hq.jpg

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: With the exception of Ash and Diana, all Indians sent to Miss World are inferior compared to the ones sent to Miss Universe... Iba nga sila tignan. I'm not impressed either... :down:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Gosh, that's hard! :glee:

Eto lang mga kilala ko...

2nd from left: Froken Sverige World 1999 Jenny Torsvik
3rd from left: Miss International 2000 2nd RU Tae Shong Yon
4th from left: Miss Island 1993 Maria Run Haflidadottir
5th from left: Miss Universe 1968 4th RU Anne Marie Braafheid
2nd from right: Miss Zimbabwe 2000 Corrinne Crewe
3rd from right: Miss Cesky Republicky 2000 Jitka Kucorova
4th from right: Miss Venezuela 1999 Martina Thorogood
5th from right: Miss France 1999 Mareva Galanter
rightmost: Miss Universe 1954 Miriam Stevenson

:D

[Lara_D]

The reason why Miss Italia lost the Miss U franchise was because they allow married women to join the pageant. Well unethical nga ng Miss Italia. But Miss Italia is definitely more prestigious in Italy. I was in Rome last year, during the time Miss Universe was being held in Bayamon, and I was walking sa Centrale, the main train station in Rome, I saw a life size picture of Miss Italia 2000, Tania Zamparo sa isang watch shop ba yun, can't remember. She did not strike me that much but maganda siya sa pic na pinost ni Jensie.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant708/pageant708_image2.jpg

[Lara_D]

What do you mean prototype? Sushmita prototype? She's a pioneer. Without her, India won't be a powerhouse. The reason why Lara doesn't have strong Indian features, is because she's of mixed European origin. Unlike Sushmita, she's 100% Indian blood. And I don't think mabaho sila tingnan. Just look at their models on the runway every India Fashion week, and how they do their model pictorials, I would say they have made it in good taste, unlike in Miss Venezuela where they look so exag. Apology accepted, but all of your comments are racist.

Originally posted by Musique
Although these days, India and Venezuela are the pageant powerhouses in any international contest, I still favour Venezuelans over Indians. Ewan ko lang ha, pero pag nakakakita kasi ako ng Indians, para sa akin ang baho nila tingnan :glee: Sorry kung medyo racist yung remark, pero clear prototypes sila Sushmita, Manpreet, Nafisa, Gul and Celina :ayaw: . Buti nga medyo (medyo lang!) improved looks sina Lara and Neha(especially in her official headshot).

Pero ang mga Indians sa Miss World, walang mintis, except maybe Sara Corner. Pero Aishwarya, Yukta and Priyanka, walang patawad. Oh well! mabenta ang mabahong Indian look sa Miss World. :vomit:

Pero I must admit that their feat in international beauty pageants is uncanny!!! :handsdown:


Sorry, kung may ma-oofend ako sa remarks ko, sorry talaga. No offense meant :no:

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Oic... Sayang talaga... Sana hindi na lang ganun yung Miss Italia pageant para they could get the MU franchise back!

The Miss for Miss Universe Organization is sooooo imcompetent! :down:

[Apostle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
cathybee: In my opinion, Miss Bolivar Mercedes Gonzales looks a lot like Natascha Borger and Michael V. Hehe! :glee:

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/Misses/200206/02.jpg http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/Misses/200206/01.jpg

Actually, everyone looks like Michael V., hehe. :)

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by Musique
Although these days, India and Venezuela are the pageant powerhouses in any international contest, I still favour Venezuelans over Indians. Ewan ko lang ha, pero pag nakakakita kasi ako ng Indians, para sa akin ang baho nila tingnan :glee: Sorry kung medyo racist yung remark, pero clear prototypes sila Sushmita, Manpreet, Nafisa, Gul and Celina :ayaw: . Buti nga medyo (medyo lang!) improved looks sina Lara and Neha(especially in her official headshot).

Pero ang mga Indians sa Miss World, walang mintis, except maybe Sara Corner. Pero Aishwarya, Yukta and Priyanka, walang patawad. Oh well! mabenta ang mabahong Indian look sa Miss World. :vomit:

Pero I must admit that their feat in international beauty pageants is uncanny!!! :handsdown:


Sorry, kung may ma-oofend ako sa remarks ko, sorry talaga. No offense meant :no:

:bow:
Add Diana Hayden as one of the best Miss World. She has WINNER written all over her. She's not inferior.

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by Musique
Hey, could someone please identify the ladies in this Pageant Fans HQ pic?

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/images/hq.jpg

:bow:

The lady 2nd from the left is 1999 Miss Czech Republic World Helena Houdova (not sure of the name) not Jenny Torsvik. I wish Jenny Torsvik can join again. it's a shame that she failed to make the cut. Can she still join Miss Sweden Universe?

[JENSIE_G]

Apostle: Nyahahaha! Onga noh! :glee:

power(bubbles): I agree! :up: Basta for me, Ash and Diana lang ang classy na Indian Miss World winners. The rest are inferior. :down:

Thanks for the correction! I think Jenny's overage na. Sayang.

[Lara_D]

Now do they look smelly to you? The way the Indians do their photo shoots are done with class, sophistication and done with good taste. Simplicity is the key. Compared to Venezuelans- with exageration written all over it.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels/indianmodels_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels/indianmodels_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels/indianmodels_image3.jpg

[Lara_D]

Some Indian models, a lot of them joined Femina Miss India through the years.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels2/indianmodels2_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels2/indianmodels2_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels2/indianmodels2_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels3/indianmodels3_image1.jpg

[Apostle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
power(bubbles): I agree! :up: Basta for me, Ash and Diana lang ang classy na Indian Miss World winners. The rest are inferior. :down:


Totoo yan! I wonder what is in these girls!?!? They have this aura of beauty and charm and a "fu_k you" attitude that really wins you over!

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: My gawd!!! :wow: They look stunning! All of 'em! Sino yang mga yan? :D

Apostle: Totally true! I agree! :up:

[power_blossom]

I think here in the Philippines marami rin namang models ang sumasali sa Binibini or Mutya or doon sa Carousel...And these models are potential winners din naman kaya.

I recall in 1998, di ba sumali si Baba Parma noong time na iyon? Sayang siya at di siya nakapasok sa magic 10. Di sana kumpleto na ang top bets noong time na iyon...
2nd Runner Up - Esabela Cabrera
1st Runner Up - Olivia Tisha Silang
Bb. Pilipinas International - Collette Centeno
Bb. Pilipinas World - Baba Parma
Bb. Pilipinas Universe - Rachel Muyot Soriano

Hay!!! How did Jewel ever come up into that scene. Anyways, past is past. Ü


This Indian beauty is so modellic...I just love her beauty. naku pag siya ang ipinanlaban ng India sa Dominican Republic this December...all eyes will be on her sa Supermodel of the World

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels2/indianmodels2_image2.jpg

I just love her beauty and I'm sure the universe loves her...Sayang at nag-"cancel out" ang mga negra sa Miss Universe 2002

http://www.colarte.arts.co/graficas/Modelos/MendozaVanessaAlexandra/MenVpt0m242.jpg

I miss Lada talaga! One of the best Thai beauties to ever compete internationally. Well, its good that she won Miss Photogenic than Gilrhea kaya kahit na voting ang nangyari.

[JENSIE_G]

power_blossom: Jewel made it coz aside from having a super stunning Larry Espinosa gown, beterana na kasi siya sa Bb. Pilipinas eh. She earlier joined Bb. Pilipinas 1995, where she was a semi-finalist. Dreams can come true, indeed. :)

I remember she was "crowned" only through a telephone conversation. Madame Araneta called her pa sa Bacolod and informed her of Tisha's tragic fate. She gladly accepted the Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1998 crown naman. The rest was history. :)

[JENSIE_G]

A rare shot of Oxana while in Panama from July 23-25 for the contract signing of MU2003... :)

She doesn't mind being seen in the same dress she wore during her "Day After" photos at her hotel balcony in San Juan...:)
http://mensual.prensa.com/mensual/contenido/2002/07/13/hoy/revista/119804.jpg

:handsdown:

[JENSIE_G]

Another rare shot Oxana upon her arrival at Panama City's Tocumen International Airport last July 23... :)

Gosh, she doesn't look Russian at all in this shot! She looks more like a Spaniard! :D
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant708/pageant708_image3.jpg

Maganda pa rin! :handsdown:

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2002 MEMORIES :)

A screenshot of some of the delegates shortly before the Announcement of the Top 10... Oh gawd, why is it that non-semi finalists bloom only during the Live Telecast??? Ang gaganda nila lahat! Lalu na si Miss Cayman Islands Shannon McLean!
http://olivia.canal13.cl/medios/data/Tele13/Noticias/MNOP/mufoto17.jpg

Musique: Here's your request. Better late than never. Miss Portugal Iva Lamarao in Tadashi. 2nd from the left siya. Ang ganda niya!
http://olivia.canal13.cl/medios/data/Tele13/Noticias/MNOP/mufoto18.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2002 MEMORIES :)

Gosh... wala talaga me masabi... :wow:
http://olivia.canal13.cl/medios/data/Tele13/Noticias/MNOP/mufoto3.jpg

Cynthia sets the universe on fire as she struts her stuff during the swimsuit competition... Her figure may not be as sexy as that of Eva, but she surely knows how to execute that "deadly" turn before stepping at the plate. No one does it like Venezuelans... :up:
http://olivia.canal13.cl/medios/data/Tele13/Noticias/MNOP/mufoto5.jpg http://olivia.canal13.cl/medios/data/Tele13/Noticias/MNOP/mufoto4.jpg

Ang cute ni Zhuo sobra!!!! She seems to be enjoying her moment in San Juan at that very moment! :D
http://olivia.canal13.cl/medios/data/Tele13/Noticias/MNOP/mufoto6.jpg

Flawless as heaven! Victoria's Secret should sign her up!
http://olivia.canal13.cl/medios/data/Tele13/Noticias/MNOP/mufoto7.jpg

Those abs are just too much!
http://olivia.canal13.cl/medios/data/Tele13/Noticias/MNOP/mufoto8.jpg

One of the biggest b00bies... :D
http://olivia.canal13.cl/medios/data/Tele13/Noticias/MNOP/mufoto9.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2002 MEMORIES

Ang gaganda nila! :up:
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/guatemalacarnavalcalle.JPG

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 1992 MEMORIES :)

Photogenic Award winner Maria Soledad Diab of Ecuador... :)
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Ecuador.jpg

Maria Soledad during the Awarding Ceremonies back stage after the coronation...
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/ElSalvadorAward.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS WORLD 2000 MEMORIES

The lovely Daniela Stucan in London...
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/gbl/gblimages/00mun_argecugua.jpg

:handsdown:

[Lara_D]

More Indian Models
Udita Goswami
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels3/indianmodels3_image2.jpg

The girl on the middle is Taikur
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels3/indianmodels3_image3.jpg

Michelle Innes
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels4/indianmodels4_image1.jpg

Shivani Kapur
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels4/indianmodels4_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels4/indianmodels4_image3.jpg

Indrani Dasgupta
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels5/indianmodels5_image1.jpg

Vidisha Pavate- nice features, she looks like a dark Filipina.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels5/indianmodels5_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels6/indianmodels6_image1.jpg

Shonali Rosario
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels5/indianmodels5_image3.jpg

[Lara_D]

Sheetal Mallar
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels6/indianmodels6_image2.jpg

Fleur Xavier
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indianmodels6/indianmodels6_image3.jpg

[Lara_D]

More Miss Venezuela pictures
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana3/venezolana3_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana3/venezolana3_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana3/venezolana3_image3.jpg

So, nobody will fill in the sash of Miss Carabobo this year.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D Thankies for the pix of these Indian models! :up: Rarely would you see Indian beauty queens with "non-Indian" sounding surnames... Examples are Lymaraina D'Souza and Annie Thomas... :D

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS WORLD 2002 :)

Another shot of newly-crowned Miss World New Zealand 2002 Rachel Huljich.
http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/menu/enotrolado/noticias/Septiembre/mwnz.jpg

Let's all see if she'll be the 1st from New Zealand to snag the Miss World crown. :)

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS WORLD 2002

Odessa Phillips was crowned Miss Guyana World 2002 last Saturday night.
http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/menu/enotrolado/noticias/Septiembre/guyana.jpg

She will represent Guyana in Miss World 2002 set for November 30 in Abuja, Nigeria.

Let's all see if she'll be the 1st Guyanese beauty to win Miss World. :up:

[JENSIE_G]

SPECIAL FEATURE :)

20-year old Eleonora Pedron of Venetto was crowned Miss Italia 2002 last night.

She stands 5 feet 8 inches...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant709/pageant709_image1.jpg

Too bad she won't be competing in Miss Universe 2003. The Miss Italia pageant lost the MU franchise last 1999. Sayang. It's the classiest and most elegant Italian pageant pa naman. :mecry:

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

Following the footsteps of Kim YEE? :glee:

20-year old Terri-Lyn Cinco Yee of Toronto, Ontario has stated her desire to compete in the upcoming Miss Universe Canada 2003 pageant set for January 25, 2003 in Toronto.

Terri-Lyn stands 5 feet 2 inches...
http://www.futurepinoy.com/profiles/prettiest/photos/Terri-LynnYee.JPG

Among her list of impressive achievements are:

-Miss I Filipina
-Toronto Sunshine Girl/feartured Sunshine Girl
-winner of Miss Congeniality/competed at Miss Global 2001
-editorial feature in The City College Newspaper
-public speaking/guest appearance at St. Agnes Catholic School
-crowned Miss Global Petite Queen CANADA 2001
-winner of Miss Talent 2001, crowned Metro Toronto’s Prettiest Filipina

If she wins Miss Universe Canada, she would be the 2nd ever Filipina and the 3rd Asian in 4 years to represent Canada in Miss Universe. :up:

[xysher]

good morning peeps!!!!!!:)
it's weird na yung pinost ko kahapon ay di nagregister. anyways,
JENSIE_G thanks for posting the pix of martina thorogood. she's definitely a winner for me. sayang nga lang at hindi siya nagcompete sa miss universe because of her being the miss world first runner up. it would be interesting to know how she could have fared against lara. although claudia gave a strong fight in the miss universe. :)

that thai girl last year, Lada(?) was truly one of the best looking thailand delegate in the miss world. sayang nga lang at di siya nakapasok sa top 10. i find the top 10 of miss world medyo unexpected kung minsan. :rolleyes: sobrang hindi siya predictable and there are always surprises.

on the topic about indian beauty queens, i personally commend their stage presence. sila together with misses from USA and venezuela have the "it" attitude. sometimes you have to have that attitude of feeling like a winner. i can still remember lara and sush. they have the commanding presence on stage esp. on the interview part. :D

i haven' t seen ash competing and i hope to get a copy of that video. does anyone have a copy? pahiram naman. :) but basing from the pictures and the comments. i think that ash is a girl to be in beauty pageants. and as far as i can remember, during the femina miss india, sush and ash ended up in a tie. and the judges had a difficulty deciding. anyways, they made the right choice afterall coz both of them took home the crown. they both paved way for indian women's dominance in beauty pageants. :p

[Lara_D]

After seeing the new Miss Italia, I just remember Clarissa Burt's Miss Italy. She definitely chose the wrong girl over these two...

http://www.canon.it/canon_live/missuniverse/foto/miss2002/gallery/finale/big/fascia01.jpghttp://www.canon.it/canon_live/missuniverse/foto/miss2002/gallery/finale/big/fascia02.jpg

In Italy, you'll never run out of beautiful women, you just need to pick the right one.

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2003 UPDATE :)

WHEN: May 2003 (Please wait for MUO's official announcement)
WHERE: Centro de Convenciones Pueblo Panama Canal, Amador, Panama City, Panama

:up:

[JENSIE_G]

xysher: Hi there! :wave: Morning! It was actually Musique who posted Martina's pics! :)

Unfortunately, I don't have a copy of Miss World 1994. I'll ask around. :up:

Like I said, had Martina competed in Cyprus, she'll still settle for 1st runner-up. She won't beat Lara... :D

Lara_D: Oh yeah true! There are lotsa beautiful Italian women! True! :D

[MingTsai]

Originally posted by power_blossom
I think here in the Philippines marami rin namang models ang sumasali sa Binibini or Mutya or doon sa Carousel...And these models are potential winners din naman kaya.

I recall in 1998, di ba sumali si Baba Parma noong time na iyon? Sayang siya at di siya nakapasok sa magic 10. Di sana kumpleto na ang top bets noong time na iyon...

right, marami din namang models ang sumasali sa binibini. baba parma also joined bb. pilipinas 1992 and she was in the top 15.

but in recent years, being a (super)model is not an assurance that you'll do well in a beuty contest. i think rachel soriano is the last of that breed to win a beauty title. many have tried, but failed, like maricris perez, evita bunyi, tina pamintuan, and liz almoro. IMO, mas magaganda talaga nng mga models nun. medyo may konting air kasi ang mga models ngayon.

before, when we had women like patty betita, gem padilla, marina benipayo, marilen espino, cara subijano, and abbygale arenas. they were already top models, but still they joined binibini, and did relatively well in their respective international competitions.

anyways, literally speaking, malaki pala talaga ang ulo ni phoemela baranda. saw her in grenbelt and she was so thin and i think the size of her head is not proportional to her body. but she's pretty.

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2003 VENUE

Within the vicinity of Amador in Panama City will rise the promised Panama Canal Village... an ultra-modern center for tourism... It will host the Miss Universe 2003 pageant in May. :)

http://www.worldheadquarters.com/panama/images/amador2.jpg http://www.worldheadquarters.com/panama/images/amador.jpg

[Lara_D]

Everybody's favorite Thai girl... Lada Engchawadechaslip (their names are always tongue twisters hehehe)
http://beau_land3.hihome.com/M-WORLD/Mw51-now/2001/1-thailand.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Lada's so classy and elegant talaga! Her gown's perfect! :up:

[cathybee]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
1999- Manila Nazarro (for MU2000)
2000- Tania Zamparo (for MU2001)
2001- Daniela Ferolla (for MU2002)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant708/pageant708_image2.jpg

:wow: Im impressed with these girls!

[cathybee]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
20-year old Terri-Lyn Cinco Yee of Toronto, Ontario has stated her desire to compete in the upcoming Miss Universe Canada 2003 pageant set for January 25, 2003 in Toronto.

Terri-Lyn stands 5 feet 2 inches...
http://www.futurepinoy.com/profiles/prettiest/photos/Terri-LynnYee.JPG

naahhh...dont think she will make it. She's even smaller than me! :eek:

[MingTsai]

go to http://www.maximonline.com/index.html

http://www.geocities.com/tfandino1/head2.jpg

christina fandino won the real live girlfriend competition.

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Onga eh! I'm so impressed with the Miss Italia winners! Ang gaganda nila! :up:

Yup! Hehe! 5'2" is too short for Miss Universe... Hehe! :glee:

MingTsai: Ei bro! Thanks for the info on Tina Fandino! :)

She's soooo HOT!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant709/pageant709_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

Miss Dorado Windy Pagan (left) and Miss San Juan Cynthia Olavarria (right) compete in evening gowns of their own choice during the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 preliminaries last Saturday night.
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020909/miss.jpg http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020909/asi.jpg

The winner will be known on September 12, Thursday. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 1993 MEMORIES :)

She's so HOT! I wonder why she failed to enter the Top 10... :confusing:

Miss Mexico Angelina Gonzales... :handsdown:
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant710/pageant710_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant709/pageant709_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant710/pageant710_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 1994 MEMORIES :)

Señorita Chihuahua Fabiola Perez Rovirosa (2nd from L) moments before the announcement of the Señorita Mexico 1993 winner... She eventually won and flew to Manila for MU94.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant710/pageant710_image3.jpg

:handsdown:

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 1998 MEMORIES :)

The most exotic Ecuadorean delegate ever sent to Miss Universe...

Miss Ecuador 1998 Soraya Hogonaga... :handsdown:
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant711/pageant711_image1.jpg

;)

[Musique]

I was able to watch Miss Italia in RAI International earlier this morning( i don't know kung ito nga talaga). Akala ko nga dati pa yong pageant na yon, pero when i saw the picture sa GB, I knew the girl looked familiar. Actually, I was only able to watch the announcement of the winner. It was all in Italian so I didn't understand anything. When the two ladies were left, (they were all in swimsuits) ang tagal bago na announce yung winner. Siguro mga 2 minutes pang daldalan bago na-announce.

And then, hindi i-nannounce yung first runner up (who has shorter hair and a bit taller), yung number lang nung winnner, (i think it was 029 or 027). and pag ka announce, dinumog siya kaagad ng other contestants(also in swimsuits) and then halos magulo na yung buhok niya. siguro mga 2 minutes after saka lang na bigay yung sash niya. actually, may mga 5 delegates nga na hindi na lumapit sa kanya eh!

'la lang!

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Oic... Thanks for sharing this here. :)

[malditoako]

Hi...Would anybody know when Ms. Teen USA is going to be shown here? I would really appreciate the info...Thanks.

[Musique]

malditoako: It will be shown on the 15th on RPN 9.

:bow:

[xysher]

hello people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

guess what? im still in school finishing my project. :)

anyways, im betting for miss san juan for miss puerto rico. she reminds me of denise only the slender version. :)

can you pls update me on the possible strong candidates for bb. pilipinas next year?

i really hope that we'll have a good batch of ladies next year. basing on the latest info of next year's rep from the different countries, it would be a tough competition.

[JENSIE_G]

xysher: Hi there! :wave: Where do you study ba? Goodluck sa project ha! :up:

Registration for Bb. Pilipinas 2003 begins in December. Madame Araneta plans of holding the coronation night in February so our MU2003 rep would have a longer time to prepare. :)

[Lara_D]

I think the reason why she did not make the Top 10, was because she did an Isis. Just look at that gown... to exag!!! She went overboard!!!

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
MISS UNIVERSE 1993 MEMORIES :)

She's so HOT! I wonder why she failed to enter the Top 10... :confusing:

Miss Mexico Angelina Gonzales... :handsdown:
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant710/pageant710_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant709/pageant709_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant710/pageant710_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Oh yeah true! I agree! She's pretty all right! But then exagg nga yung gown! They patterned it after Lupita's gown during MU91! :down:

[fidèle]

Honestly, I've already lost track of this thread! I got so busy with school although its our week-long term break. Hafta do the adjustments and attend a few meetings with my school org. But anyways, what's up guys?

If you wanna see a few snippets of Señorita Colombia 2001 (Andrea Noceti's batch), watch Betty La Fea tomorrow and the succeeding episodes. The program starts at 11:30 AM. I was actually surprised to see Catalina Acosta, Andrea Noceti and the rest of the 2001 señoritas, and Cecilia Bolocco in a few episodes! Share lang! Heheh! :glee:

For Carlene, the pexer, I have a few questions to really prove that you are the beauty queen. 1.) Who provided the evening gowns for the Fashion Show? 2.) I saw you with this cute ABS-CBN talent infront of Chowking after the show, who is this ABS-CBN cutie? 3.) Who hosted the show? 4.) How many sets of awards were given to the audience? Name the products! Thanx! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Thanks for the info regarding the snippets! How come sa Betty La Fea ipapalabas? Saka why? Sensya na... rare na me kasi mag-TV eh... Puro *pexadik* na lang... :glee:

Musta grades? Dean's Lister ba? :wink:

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: Thanks for the info regarding the snippets! How come sa Betty La Fea ipapalabas? Saka why? Sensya na... rare na me kasi mag-TV eh... Puro *pexadik* na lang... :glee:
Kasi sa story ng Betty La Fea, she resigned from her work at a famous Modelling Agency (Eco-Moda) then she was hired by a friend who also used to be a stockholder of the said company. Then they both went to Cartagena because her new boss has a new line of business connected with beauty pageants and modelling. Her transformation from the dorky girl to a sophisticated lady starts from here. Then it so happened that Señorita Colombia 2001 Pageant was to be held in the same place. They were goin to attend the Coronation Night. Di ko na alam ang susunod.. Papanoorin ko pa bukas! :glee:

*okay*

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Oic... Wow! Kewl! Shempre na-excite naman ako. Hehe! :laugh: Thanks for the info! :D

[JENSIE_G]

SPECIAL FEATURE :)

In commemoration of the HEROISM and VOLUNTEERISM that kept the American Spirit soaring and fighting in a time of grief, sorrow and distress...

Miss USA Shauntay Hinton performs during the Miss Universe 2002 National Costume Presentation.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant711/pageant711_image2.jpg

ONE YEAR HAS PASSED
September 11, 2001 - September 11, 2002

[fidèle]

Countries and their delegates and their respective stands:


BOYCOTT:


YANNICK AZEBIAN - MISS IVORY COAST
"If I'm chosen for this competition, I'm not going to Nigeria, and I hope my decision will help Amina Lawal."


KATHRINE SOERLAND - MISS NORWAY
Geir Hammes, manager of Miss Norway said that if the Nigerian Supreme Court does not invalidate Lawal's sentence she will not attend.

Nigeria's Supreme Court will not be able to consider a verdict in the case until it has gone through two lowe courts and is unlikely to pronounce before the event.


MISS KENYA
Kenya's Miss World national coordinator, Leakey Odera said: "There's no point sending our participant to Nigeria if Lawal is executed, because the world would think we are backing the inequitable executions by the Islamic courts."

UNDECIDED:


MISS NETHERLANDS
Hans Koenings, a spokesman for the Miss Netherlands organisation , said:"It is up to the Miss World Organisation to decide if they want to take the event to such a country. I would imagine they would want to take a long hard look at the situation."


SIMONE WULF-REINFURT - MISS GERMANY
Miss Germany runnerup and Miss World 2002 nominee Simone Wulf-Reinfurt, 20 is concerned about the location of the event.

"If half of the women threaten not to go, the organisers should do something," she said.


MISS FINLAND
Finland has yet to select a 2002 beauty queen, but a number of high ranking women politicians have already urged that wins through to boycott the Nigerian event.


MASJA JUEL - MISS DENMARK
Juel has expressed concerns over the verdict and is said to be closely watching the responses of the other contestants. Her sponsors said she would decide on Monday.


SANDRINE AGBOPKE - MISS TOGO
Agbopke is unsure of participating. She said, "Stoning this woman is not right. The authorities and all of society should rise up to end this sort of practice."


TEODORA BOURGAZLIEVA - MISS BULGARIA
The Bulgarian Miss World committee did not wish to comment on a possible boycott. Miss Bulgaria might in any case be banned for having posed for nude photographs.


MISS POLAND
The president of the Miss Poland organising committee said the Polish contestant would be chosen on October 12 and would decide herself whether to go to Nigeria.


VANESSA CARREIRA - MISS SOUTH AFRICA
Carriera wants to attend and feels attending will send an effective message than not attending. She however adds the final decision would be up to her national director.


CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE:


MISS AUSTRIA
Emil Bauer, head of the Austrian Miss World Committee, said : "Miss Austria very much wants to take part. I could block her decision, but I don't want to hurt her career. Personally I'm against going. I don't want to put a foot in that country," he said.


SOPHIA HEDMARK - MISS SWEDEN
Hedmark, the Miss Sweden runnerup and Miss World contender has said, "The ruling...violates human rights but there is nothing to be gained by not going to Nigeria."

A spokeswoman for the Swedish TV company sponsoring the event said she was under contract to attend.


KATERINA SMRZOVA - MISS CZECH REPUBLIC
Smrzova will attend according to event organisers Art Production K2 who did not wish to comment on the judgement.


ANNA TATARINTSEVA - MISS RUSSIA
Russia's national director said she will compete in Nigeria.

"There is injustice and crime everywhere in the world. In Russia, how many cases of injustice to women would we cite" , said Tatiana Andreiva, Russia's national director.


MISS THAILAND
Thai telivision channel BVEC Tero said that it had 200 contestants competing to become Miss Thailand and that the winner would go to Nigeria.


RENATA ROZS - MISS HUNGARY
Rozs is confirmed to participate according to the owner of the Miss World Hungary company , Marika Fasy.


LOLA ALCOCER - MISS SPAIN
Alcocer according to Miss Spain's press publicist plans to attend.


SHRUTI SHARMA - MISS INDIA
Satya Saran, the editor of the magazine Femina which selected Miss India said: "At the moment we have no plans of pulling out of the Miss World competition in Nigeria."

:)

[fidèle]

QUOTE OF THE DAY

GUY MURRAY BRUCE (Nigerian Miss World 2002 Organiser) ON THE MISS WORLD 2002 DELEGATES THREATENING TO BOYCOTT THE PAGEANT IN NIGERIA :

"The funny thing is that some of the countries threatening to pull out, did not even enter for the pageant." "How can they be talking of pulling out of what they are not part of?"

:)

[fidèle]

http://www.repubblica.it/images/prima/miss.jpghttp://www.miss-italia.it/images/immagini_articoli/2002f039m.jpg
http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/xp/reuters_ids/20020910/i/3433981373.jpg
É BELISSIMA! The new Miss Italy is the vibrant and gorgeous Eleonora Pedron, 20, 1.72m, and the first blond to be crowned MISS ITALIA since Ariana David, in 1993. She is the 4th consecutive GORGEOUS Miss Italy, THE REAL ONE, we (unfortunately) won't see in Miss Universe. Congratulations to Eleonora and to Italy for a magnificent beauty queen!

[Lara_D]

An interesting trivia about the new Miss Italia:

Eleonora is a returning contestant (she had already participated 3 years ago). Her father, whose dream was to see his daughter win the pageant someday, passed away 6 months ago, so she decided to re-enter the pageant in his memory...and she won. Talk about guardian angels.

[Lara_D]

New pictures of Miss Venezuela World:

http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/cosmeticos_osmel/images/co15.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/cosmeticos_osmel/images/pagina2/2co13.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/cosmeticos_osmel/images/pagina2/2co8.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/cosmeticos_osmel/images/pagina2/2co2.jpg

[Lara_D]

Pics from the Miss Venezuela Press presentation are now up


http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pmv1.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pmv3.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pmv11.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pmv15.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pagina2/2pmv1.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pagina2/2pmv3.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pagina2/2pmv6.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pagina2/2pmv7.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pagina2/2pmv10.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pagina2/2pmv13.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pagina2/2pmv11.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pagina2/2pmv8.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pagina2/2pmv15.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pagina2/2pmv12.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pagina2/2pmv16.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/presentacion_miss_venezuela/images/pagina2/2pmv14.jpg

[Lara_D]

She's also very striking

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana4/venezolana4_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Thanks for posting the thoughts of some of the MW2002 delegates. Saka funny yung quote na pinost mo ah. :laugh: Oo nga naman. :D

Lara_D: Thanks for the info regarding that guardian angel thingie. It only means one thing-- dreams can come true! :up:

Isa lang talaga masasabi ko sa MV2002 candidates-- gumanda karamihan sa kanila. May igaganda pa yan for the coronation on September 20! :D

[Musique]

Good morning!!!

:bow:

[Musique]

VANESSA CARREIRA
Miss South Africa for Miss World 2002
Third RU Miss Universe 2002

Johannesburg, South Africa (Sept.9,2002 - by Sonnette Lombaard) Vanessa Carreira, Miss South Africa says Sun International, owner of the Miss South Africa competition, has the final say about her participation in the Miss World competition.


The Miss World competition, due to be held on November 30 in Nigeria, is in jeopardy after various countries threatened to pull out their representatives if the death sentence imposed on a Nigerian woman with an illegitimate child was not set aside.


Sun International is in contact with Miss World organisers about the issue.


The outburst surrounding this year's competition erupted after an Islamic court in Northern Nigeria turned down Amina Lawal's appeal against her death sentence on August 19. Lawal is to be stoned to death.


The ruling elicited sharp response from Miss World contestants and Misses Norway, Denmark and Togo have indicated they will boycott the event if the government fails to set aside the ruling. Some contestants have expressed anxiety for their safety after threats by Islamic groups to disrupt the proceedings.


Carreira says it's a tricky situation since the conviction is in line with Islamic tradition.


"If the boycott is likely to materially improve the fate of Nigerian women, I am prepared to support it, but I think a more effective way would be if the representatives compete and then take a united stance," Carreira added.


Meanwhile, Sapa-AFP has reported that Miss Belgium, Ann van elsen, has joined other contestants' decision to withdraw if Lawal's death sentence is not overturned. In another development, Miss Germany, Katrin Wrobel has relinquished her title three months ahead of the competition as she has reportedly noy yet received her prize car.


:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Latest shot of Miss Mundo Colombia 2002 Natalia Peralta Castro... :down:

Natalia recently visited President Alvaro Uribe Vélez at the Casa de Nariño (Presidential Palace) to discuss various government projects on the youth.
http://www.presidencia.gov.co/fotos/septiem/04/foto2.jpg

***She obviously gained weight. In a pageant where physical looks and elegance is of utmost priority, you just can't afford to send a weak delegate... Well, goodluck na lang to Colombia in their conquest for their 1st ever Miss World crown.

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

Tomorrow, Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 will be crowned... :up:

Among the top contenders to succeed Isis Casalduc is Miss Vieques Carla Tricoli Rodriguez..
http://www.primerahora.com/bombon/1_fotos/carla_tricoli.jpg

:handsdown:

[cathybee]

Originally posted by fidèle
Kasi sa story ng Betty La Fea, she resigned from her work at a famous Modelling Agency (Eco-Moda) then she was hired by a friend who also used to be a stockholder of the said company. Then they both went to Cartagena because her new boss has a new line of business connected with beauty pageants and modelling. Her transformation from the dorky girl to a sophisticated lady starts from here. Then it so happened that Señorita Colombia 2001 Pageant was to be held in the same place. They were goin to attend the Coronation Night. Di ko na alam ang susunod.. Papanoorin ko pa bukas! :glee:

*okay*

OT sa thread to: Will Betty really transform na? As in physically wise? I mean, years na yata nakalagay ang brace nya noh! Baka may balak na syang tanggalin un! At tska *** fake bangs nya...baka mairritate na *** scalp nya kung di pa nya tatanggalin un :glee:

[Lara_D]

Now my computer is ok already, this is a clearer pic of one of Justine Pasek's most beautiful shot during Miss Universe.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana4/venezolana4_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Wow! She looks sooooo sophisticated! :handsdown:

[JENSIE_G]

Where on earth is Des Magno??? :confusing:

The last time I saw her talaga was moments after the coronation on the early morning of March 17, 2002... I wonder what happened to her...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant712/pageant712_image2.jpg

Pic from Mabuhay Beauties :up:

[JENSIE_G]

More shots of newly-crowned Miss Italia 2002 Eleonora Pedron... :)

My gawd... Ang ganda niya! WAKE UP, ITALY! :mad:
http://gallery.quotidiano.net/finale_miss_italia_2002/big/09.jpg

Outgoing queen Daniela Ferolla moments before the crowning...
http://gallery.quotidiano.net/finale_miss_italia_2002/big/10.jpg

The moment of truth for the 20-year old charmer from Venetto...
http://gallery.quotidiano.net/finale_miss_italia_2002/big/02.jpg
http://gallery.quotidiano.net/finale_miss_italia_2002/big/03.jpg
http://gallery.quotidiano.net/finale_miss_italia_2002/big/06.jpg http://gallery.quotidiano.net/finale_miss_italia_2002/big/07.jpg
http://gallery.quotidiano.net/finale_miss_italia_2002/big/08.jpg
http://gallery.quotidiano.net/finale_miss_italia_2002/big/04.jpg
http://gallery.quotidiano.net/finale_miss_italia_2002/big/1.jpg http://gallery.quotidiano.net/finale_miss_italia_2002/big/5.jpg

[Lara_D]

The Miss Italia crown looks similar to their French counterpart. What a waste that they lost the franchise. Though I'm not in favor of them getting crowned in swimsuits. The reason why a lot of Italian girls still join Miss Italia even if they lost the MU franchise is because there are more prizes and it's really prestigious in Italy. There is no harm for Daniela Ferolla joining Miss for Miss Universe next year.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Yup true! The Miss Italia pageant remains to be the most prestigious pageant in Italy even if it has lost the right to send its winner to Miss Universe.

I hope Daniela joins the Miss for Miss Universe 2004! :glee: She has 9 months to prepare for it. :)

Would you know what Italian pageant sends delegates to Miss World??? :confusing:

Giorgia Palmas (MW2000 1st RU) is a babe. However, I don't think she'll make it in Miss Universe.

[Lara_D]

Latest shot of Miss Teen USA 2002 during her official portrait pictorial. Too bad the crown used in this pictorial was the smaller one, not the more "expensive" one. But she's indeed beautiful.

http://www.missteenusa.com/missteenusa/year-picts/photo_shoot-sm.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

The Miss Mondo Italia pageant selects the Italian representative for Miss World. It was established in 1986.

The reigning Miss Mondo Italia 2001 is Paola D'Antonino. This 21-year old 5'8" charmer from Messina represented Italy in Miss World 2001.
http://www.missmondoitalia.it/images/default_italiana2001_r2_c4.jpg http://www.missmondoitalia.it/images/italiana2001_2.jpg

She's another beauty herself. She could join Miss for Miss Universe 2004 as well! :glee:

To learn more about the pageant and Paola, kindly click on the Miss Mondo Italia official website (http://www.missmondoitalia.it/intro.asp). :up:

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Ang ganda ni Vanessa Semrow! In that shot, she looks just like the "other" Vanessa-- Vanessa Minnillo! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

Here's my bet for the title of Miss America 2003... :up:

MISS CONNECTICUT Tanisha Nicole Brito
http://www.missamerica.org/uploads/national2002/wimages/Connecticut/New%20London%20County.jpg

The coronation is on September 20, Friday, 8 PM via ABC.

After a boring year because of an oh-so boring queen, it's about time we spice things up! Not only is Tanisha a beauty, but a brainy woman as well! *okay*

To see the rest of the 50 official contestants, kindly click on the Miss America official website (http://www.missamerica.org). :up:

[Lara_D]

I don't even follow Miss America, I don't really care who wins. hehehe Miss America is oh so boring. It's not really that hip.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Bwahahaha! I knew you were gonna say that! True! I just follow it for the heck of knowing the winner every year and nothing more... hehe! :glee:

[cathybee]

:hmm: I think I followed the Ms America only when there's a Fil-Am girl who won! Hehehehe....pero wasn't able to watch the whole thing though...ang habaaaa kase eh! Tsaka ang titigas ng mga tawa nila lagi! Ewan ko ba kung baket! :rolleyes:

[fidèle]

So there goes your Most Beautiful MU Non-Finalist, Mareva Galanter, Miss France 99

http://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/petit/plus7.jpg http://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/indexmareva/bestophe5.jpghttp://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/indexmareva/bestophe18.jpg

http://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/indexmareva/encore1.jpghttp://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/indexmareva/bestophe++6.jpghttp://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/indexmareva/encore7.jpghttp://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/petit2/bestophe++7.jpg

http://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/indexmareva/indexmiss.jpghttp://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/indexmareva/++4.jpghttp://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/indexmareva/tout4.jpg

Félicitations, Mareva! Vous êtes très belles!

[fidèle]

Mareva's Miss France days...

http://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/sitemareva3/missfrance1.jpghttp://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/sitemareva/miss1bis.jpg

Mareva competing at Miss Universe 99

http://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/sitemareva2/++1.jpghttp://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/sitemareva2/++3.jpg
http://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/sitemareva5/29.12.2000-2.jpghttp://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/sitemareva7/11.02.01-1.jpg
http://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/sitemareva/miss2.jpghttp://www.chez.com/marevagalanter/sitemareva2/++2.jpg

[fidèle]

Here is Mareva Galanter described by one of her biggest fans, GB's French correspondent Martial Dumas:

"Mareva Galanter... Mareva... just her first name is exotic and beautiful ! Look how she's simply and naturally beautiful... The moment she entered the Miss France election stage back in December of 98, French people thought: "Don't give her the Miss France crown ! Give her the Miss Universe crown !!"

Since that moment, Mareva really became part of our lives. She didn't seem too be affected by her failure in Miss Universe. It was clear it was only a step to reach her goals. At the very end of her reign as Miss France, she revealed herself, her true personality. Being a beauty queen forces you to be wise and kind, but a few days after the end of her reign, she was on the cover of a French magazine, half naked... Shocking? Not for us. It was natural, it was beautiful, it was Mareva.

She explained that she was used to live this way, half naked and barefoot in Tahiti. Far from her island in Paris, she simply tried to be herself, just like a true Polynesian ! Madame de Fontenay (Société Miss France's President) publicly said she was shocked and disappointed... After a good talk among the two, Madame de Fontenay understood her reasons and they kept on respecting each other. Neither ever made a bad remark or complained about the other.

Success came quickly. Mareva appeared in several talk shows, especially in a very popular one in France, hosted by a man who is usually not "tender" to girls and especially to ex-Miss France... He, and the other guests of the show, were totally subjugated by Mareva, by her extraordinary beauty, by her charm, her poise and her intelligence and repartee... The host told her "Usually we say a girl is cute, we can't say that about you... You're not cute, you are beautiful..." .

From then on, she co-hosted several French TV programs and hosted the French NRJ Music Awards on prime time. She said her goal was to be in the Movie business, but didn't want to be used as the usual stupid and beautiful girl. Mareva first had a little part in a famous TV series and was happy with it. She then had another little role in a movie directed by a famous French movie director and dealt with it. The movie director who made the third biggest success on the French Film Industry proposed her a role in her new movie. We should see her on the big screens again soon...

How to describe Mareva better than by what she said ? Interviewed a year after her election as Miss France, she declared: "I lived the wait of the results of Miss France with serenity, contrary to the other girls. Backstage, some of them were shacking from their head to their toes. I did not. When I entered the contest, I didn't realize my life's achievement... Besides, many reproached me for not crying... People have preconceived ideas about emotions... It's not because I was not in trance that this very moment was not intense for me."

"Mareva lives her life day after day, loves to learn, to live new experiences, simply, naturally... just like her."

[fidèle]

Mareva in her natural self [like most polynesians would do]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/marevagalanter/marevagalanter_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/marevagalanter/marevagalanter_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/marevagalanter/marevagalanter_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/diyamirza/diyamirza_image1.jpg

The controversial shots of Mareva :naughty2:

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/diyamirza/diyamirza_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/diyamirza/diyamirza_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/marevafrance/marevafrance_image1.jpg

:)

[Musique]

Miss Earth 2001 : Catharina Svensson

http://www.missearth.tv/images/new_main_msearth.jpg


:bow:

[maniacal]

Wow! Congratulations to Mareva Galanter!!! She deserved to win this.

Can anyone post her official Miss Universe 1999 portrait? Please, and thank you in advance.

[Musique]

Yep! Miss Italia was the one I watched yesterday morning over RAI International.

Ayoko nang makita ang pictures niya, nanghihinayang lang kasi ako, knowing na hindi siya mag-cocompete sa Miss Universe. Sayang talaga!

Oh well! Baka si Arianna and Denny na lang ang huling dalawang Miss U semifinalists.

:bow:

[Lara_D]

Miss France 1999 Mareva Galanter during Miss Universe
http://ethnonet.gold.ac.uk/illustrations/ch6illustrations/61MISSUNIVERSE/www.missuniverse.co.tt/bios/gowns/uni99630.jpg
http://ethnonet.gold.ac.uk/illustrations/ch6illustrations/61MISSUNIVERSE/www.missuniverse.co.tt/bios/swimsuits/uni99431.jpg
http://ethnonet.gold.ac.uk/illustrations/ch6illustrations/61MISSUNIVERSE/www.missuniverse.co.tt/onthemove/france_water.jpg

[Lara_D]

This is Mareva's answer to the Miss Universe 1999 delegate questionaire

What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than representing your country in this pageant)?
You can be proud of yourself when you win personal challenges. When I have to take a tough decision to deal with dishonest persons or face a difficult situation, I sometimes want to give up. But when I make it, when I control my emotions, it brings me great feelings. Being a "beauty queen" is great and tough at the same time, as you spend a lot of your time excusing yourself for having such a great life and trying to explain that a girl can be beautiful, have a brain and be helpful.

What is your career ambition? What are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
Before I took the decision to discover the beauty pageant world, I was at the University for a career in interpretation. After this experience, I will make a statement of the past year… Either I stay in the same kind of environment, like acting or modeling or I will go back to my studies. I never make plans too much in advance, as you never know what life has decided for you.

If you could be a reporter for one day and interview any one person in the world, who would it be and why?
If I could, I would ask God why in 1999, we could fly to the moon, surf on the Web, while there are millions of children dying of hunger.

In today’s society, women play prominent roles in business, politics, education, sports, entertainment and the arts. What are the contributions pageants make for today’s women?
Beauty has always attracted people. It’s a good way to get their attention and their cooperation if you want to work for a charitable organization, for example. Beauty pageants are popular events that millions of people watch.

Which one charitable organization or cause is most important to you? Why?
UNICEF, because this association brings help to the children poor and unfortunate

We are approaching the millennium, a once-every-1,000-year milestone. What do you think the role of women will be in the next century?
What can we do more than giving lives, working, maintaining a house, educating our children, being a good wife, stay elegant and presentable… It’s a lot.

[JENSIE_G]

Mareva Galanter is a babe indeed!

She's the 2nd woman from Tahiti with the name "Mareva" to win Miss France and be sent to Miss Universe.

The first was Mareva Georges. She made it to the Top 10 of Miss Universe 1991 and Miss World 1991! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

Mareva's stunning evening gown was designed by top Paris-based couturier Jean Jacques de Castelbajac. :up:

http://ethnonet.gold.ac.uk/illustrations/ch6illustrations/61MISSUNIVERSE/www.missuniverse.co.tt/bios/gowns/uni99630.jpg

She should have been sent to Miss World 1999... Oh well...

[Lara_D]

Miss Greece World 2002, Katerina Georgiadou. A lot of Greeks don't like her because she doens't look Greek. She doesn't have Mediterranean features.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/greek/greek_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Katerina is a babe! But then she doesn't look Greek nga... She looks more like an Italian or German eh.

[JENSIE_G]

Guys, HELP me please... :D

The song Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko by Hotdog was written and released after whose coronation? Gloria's? or Margie's?

Nalilito pa rin kasi me eh... Thankies in advance! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

PAGEANT SOUNDS :)

I just finished downloading the following songs...

-All My Roads by Collin Raye- Miss USA 1999 Evening Gown Competition Song
-Swing Sweet Pussycat by Atomic Fireballs- Miss USA 1999 Speedo Swimsuit Competition Song
-You Are A Superstar by Love Inc.- Miss USA 2000 Announcement of the Top 10 Song
-Back At One by Brian McKnight- Miss USA 2000 Evening Gown Competition Song
-Mambo No. 5 by Lou Bega- Miss USA 2000 Speedo Swimsuit Competition Song
-Crazy For This Girl by Evan & Jaron- Miss USA 2001 Parade of States Song
-I Will Love Again (Remix) by Lara Fabian- Miss USA 2001 Bikini.com Swimsuit Competition Song

:D

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Guys, HELP me please... :D

The song Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko by Hotdog was written and released after whose coronation? Gloria's? or Margie's?

Nalilito pa rin kasi me eh... Thankies in advance! :up: I think the song was released in the 80's! Not sure ha! Because come to think of it, ibang klase ang kanta during the 60's and 70's compared to the music of the 80's and the 90's! Parang puro Kundiman pa yata ang kanta sa panahon ni Gloria and Margie eh! :glee:

*okay*

[fidèle]

Kainis hindi nag appear yung pix ni Mareva so I had to edit it and save the pix at facepics! Humihingi ako ng paumanhin! :glee:

[fidèle]

Mareva looks Indian in some pix no?! :wondering:

http://www.actustar.com/photos/galantermareva1.jpghttp://up.tf1.fr/mmdia/100/101/70/Original_83470.jpg

:handsdown:

[fidèle]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/marevafrance/marevafrance_image2.jpg

Nigeria's reigning Miss World, Agbani Darego, has refused to become involved in a threatened boycott of this year's beauty pageant on November 30 in Abuja after some contestants vowed to withdraw over death sentences handed down by Nigeria's Muslim courts. Nigeria won the right to host the pageant after Darego, shown at a Sept. 9 party, was crowned Miss World at the last contest in South Africa, becoming the first black African to win the title.

[fidèle]

http://media.abcnews.com/media/GMA/images/abc_ncarolinas_020910_nh.jpg
No matter what happens at a court hearing this morning in federal district court in Wilmington, N.C., the two women insist that they will be making the trip to Atlantic City.

Both Revels and Clymer have contracts with the Miss North Carolina organization, a franchise subsidiary of the national Miss America organization.

If Revels is allowed to compete in the Sept. 21 Miss America contest, she will have a shot at becoming the first American Indian to ever win Miss America.

[fidèle]

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2002/09/09/national/184beau.jpg
Misty Clymer, left, Rebekah Revels, center, and others on Sunday before an opening ceremony for the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City.

In today's Good Morning America morning show, the two Miss North Carolinas for Miss America, Reba Reckles and Misty Clymer were crying their hearts out and telling their stories for all the American TV viewing public.

If you think Miss World has its own controversy, then you haven't seen this yet. If no judgment as to who will rightfully be North Carolina's official Miss America representative will be before the finals on Sept. 21, then this will forever go into Miss America pageant books as the first time two same state representatives competed for the Miss America crown.

Funny, but the two appeared cordial and friendly with each other, in fact saying they supported each other's cause.


Wonder if the same words will be uttered come judgment day.

[fidèle]

http://nydailynews-proxy.nandomedia.com/ips_rich_content/620-miss.JPG
The two Miss North Carolina's Rebekah Revel (L) and Misty Clymer (R), talk after being interviewed on morning television side by side on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, today. A federal judge will hear testimony as to why Revels should be allowed to compete as Miss North Carolina. Revels says she was forced to resign after a former boyfriend came forward with topless photos. Meanwhile, Revels and Clymer, first RU in the state pageant are both taking part in the preliminary Miss America events in Atlantic City.

[Lara_D]

Tres de las Favoritas de este Miss Venezuela


DRIVA YSABELLA CEDEÑO SALAZAR
MISS NUEVA ESPARTA
http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/driva1.jpghttp://www.evaleal.com/modelos/driva4.jpg
http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/driva3.jpg

AMARA ELYN BARROETA SEIJAS
MISS DISTRITO CAPITAL
http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/amaranta1.jpghttp://www.evaleal.com/modelos/amaranta3.jpg
http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/amaranta4.jpghttp://www.evaleal.com/modelos/amaranta2.jpg

MELISSA ALEXANDRA WOLF EHRENZELLER
MISS MIRANDA
http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/melisa2.jpghttp://www.evaleal.com/modelos/melisa3.jpg
http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/melisa1.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/downloads/wallpapers/1_640.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/greek/greek_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: It seems Miss America wants to grab its share of the spotlight... Remember the Thanksgiving Parade in New York? Pinanis sila ni Denise Quiñones, di ba? The Miss America winner traditionally parades on the said event, but last year it was different. Miss Universe was chosen to parade instead. What a big blow to Miss America! :glee:

Lara_D: Wala akong masabi kay Miss Nueva Esparta! She's so exotic and stunning! I really won't be surprised if she's crowned Miss Venezuela on the 20th. :up:

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 will be crowned tonight.

One of the biggest favorites to succeed Isis Casalduc is Miss Barranquitas Universe 2003 Marcella Cotrez. She's one of the two women of color competing this year.
http://www.amnezzia.com/Marcella_Cortez_Miss_Bar.jpg

I've been reading everywhere that there will be a big, big surprise in this year's pageant. Let's watch out for that "surprise".

:)

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

Isabel Sofia was recently crowned Señorita Cartagena 2002. She will represent Cartagena in the Señorita Colombia 2002.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant713/pageant713_image3.jpg

Isabel is 23 years old and stands 5 feet 8.5 inches...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant713/pageant713_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant713/pageant713_image2.jpg

REVENGE... Colombia obviously wants revenge in Panama... :)

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

More babes competing in Señorita Colombia 2002...

Señorita Cesar Bertha De Los Angeles Velasquez, 23, 5'8"
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant714/pageant714_image1.jpg

Señorita Guajira Sara Elisa Parodi, 21, 5'8"
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant714/pageant714_image2.jpg

Señorita Santa Marta Clara Ines Martinez
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant714/pageant714_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

Another shot of Miss Barranquitas Marcella Cortez... Wow! :wow: I'm soooo impressed! She looks exactly like Miss Nueva Esparta Driva Cedeño!!!!
http://www.amnezzia.com/Marcella_Cortez_Portada_Evento_SML.jpg

May the best babe win tonight! Goodluck Puerto Rico! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

Two of my top bets to succeed Isis Casalduc tonight...

Miss Toa Alta Miri Rivera and Miss Barranquitas Marcella Cortez... :handsdown:
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/TOAALTABARRANQUITASBABYLON.jpg

Another favorite is Miss Vieques Carla Tricoli Rodriguez...
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/VIEQUESBABYLON.jpg

May the best babe win! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

SPECIAL FEATURE :)

These two crowns by Sarah Coventry will remain to be the official state crowns of the 51 delegates for Miss USA and Miss Teen USA respectively.
http://www.ourpageants.com/cg//mmspec/thumbnails/misscrown.jpg http://www.ourpageants.com/cg//mtspec/thumbnails/teencrown.jpg

Only the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA winners themselves will get to wear the prized Mikimoto crowns. :up:

[Rosamae]

Lara_D, pwede pa ki post uli yung pic ng miss teen usa na naka crown siya...kasi ang nakita kong pic walang crown eh and i cant be sure if that was vanessa or not..hehehe..thnx

[JENSIE_G]

Rosamae: Since Lara_D has classes right now, I'm posting your request...

Here it is... :up:
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missteenusa24/missteenusa24_image1.jpg

[Rosamae]

thnx jensie..hehe
i was talking about the latest shot of vanessa though..her official pictorial ata kung meron ka thnx =)

[JENSIE_G]

Rosamae: Oic... I checked that yesterday. Walang shot na ganun eh... So far ha... Let's wait... :up:

[cathybee]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Miss Greece World 2002, Katerina Georgiadou. A lot of Greeks don't like her because she doens't look Greek. She doesn't have Mediterranean features.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/greek/greek_image1.jpg

and i thought i am seeing Anna Kournikova in here! Look at the pout of the lips and curve of the eyes! :teehee:

I think I know what rosamae was saying...I believe someone has posted a pix of Vanessa (Ms Teen USA)in the previous page or the page before that. very very small lang nga sya...and its a picture after her crowning!

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Onga noh! Katerina looks Russian din pala! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Onga noh! Katerina looks Russian din pala! :up:

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: It seems Miss America wants to grab its share of the spotlight... Remember the Thanksgiving Parade in New York? Pinanis sila ni Denise Quiñones, di ba? The Miss America winner traditionally parades on the said event, but last year it was different. Miss Universe was chosen to parade instead. What a big blow to Miss America! :glee:
I think its strange considering the fact that both are very determined to participate at the preliminaries of Miss America Pageant. Pano kaya yun?! Miss North Carolina 1 and Miss North Carolina 2? So all in all, there'd be 52 girls competing? Is this first time for American Pageant History?

I hope the federal judges would give justice to whoever deserves to represent the state of North Carolina!

[cathybee]

Well...I dont think any of them will win naman hehehe...parang sayang lang pagod nila sa pagaagawan sa koronang iyan PERO..at least yung nagwagi e merong small chance to win so I guess worth it na rin *** brouhaha na yan...plus...it's the publicity that these age old pageant can really need because they are really passe compared to glitz and glamour of Miss USA. Maganda sana cause ng Ms America kaso parang there should be drastic moves to modernize it....which by start, should be sieving the quality of the candidates...ang dami kaseng canned smiles na nakakainis eh...:rolleyes:

[Lara_D]

Now I have two bets for Miss Puerto Rico, Miss San Juan and Miss Barranquitas. I just don't know what's her height.

Regarding the 3 Venezolanas I posted earlier, at least we have seen these three girls without the thick "war paint." And we can appreciate their "natural" beauty. I'll go for Miss Distrito Capital.

http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/amaranta3.jpg
This is the type of make up Osmel should put on his girls. Light lang. Ang ganda pala talaga nila. hehehe

Thgis is the shot I like.
http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/amaranta1.jpg

[Lara_D]

In a few hours, we will know the new Miss Puerto Rico. A look at Isis Casalduc for the last time during Miss Universe.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/isis/isis_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/isis/isis_image2.jpg

Ang OA nga talaga ng posing niya
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/isis/isis_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/isis2/isis2_image1.jpg

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/isis2/isis2_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/isis2/isis2_image3.jpg

[fidèle]

Ang OA nya because she thought she had it in the bag! :hopeless: Masyadong malakas ang loob!

[Lara_D]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/isis3/isis3_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/isis3/isis3_image2.jpg
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[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Sa swimsuit obviously nadali si Isis. Tignan mo naman yung cellulites niya sa tagiliran... However, her evening gown performance was superb! I love that Luis Antonio creation! :up:

fidele: Haaay ewan ko ba sa Miss North Carolina issue na yan! Hehehe! :glee:

[JENSIE_G]

More shots of Isis Casalduc... :up:

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[JENSIE_G]

I won't argue with Isis' Photogenic Award victory... She DESERVED it anyway... :handsdown:

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Grabe ang Puerto Rico! 3 Photogenic Awards in just 4 years! Whatta a record! Pero talo pa rin natin sila! 4 winners na tayo eh. Hehe! :glee:

[JENSIE_G]

Whoever will win Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 tonight will be given the very same "deadly" makeover given to Denise and Isis... Thanks to top Puerto Rican stylist and make-up goddess and now owner for the Puerto Rican MU franchise Magaly Febles! :up:

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:)

[JENSIE_G]

Didn't you notice, Magaly Febles made Isis look like Dayanara too! :wow:

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[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

One of the following babes will bag the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 crown tonight... :up:

MISS SAN JUAN Cynthia Olavarria (TOP FAVORITE) :handsdown:
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MISS BARRANQUITAS Marcella Cortez
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MISS DORADO Windy Pagan
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MISS TOA ALTA Miri Rivera
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MISS VIEQUES Carla Tricoli Rodriguez
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May the best babe win! Goodluck to Puerto Rico! :up:

[fidèle]

The Road to Miss International

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Meet PIYANUCH KHAMBOON, Thailand's rep to this year's pageant to be held in Tokyo.

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:)

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Wow! :wow: Ang super ganda ni Piyanuch! I'll cry tears of stone if she doesn't make it to the Miss International Top 15! She reminds me of Agot Isidro and Regine Velasquez. I dunno why... :glee:

[MingTsai]

Watch out for your chance to standout!

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Learn more about beauty, fasthion, and image enhancement from
the experts as the Lux Academy launches its grand Standout Style
Salon Tour!

A team of 50 Lux Academy Style Experts will be visiting 3,000 salons
nationwide to conduct workshops on developing standout style. The
Lux Academy Style Experts are among the creme de la creme of today's
stylish women.

Some of the members of the Standout Style Experts include:

# Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2002 Karen Agustin
# Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2001 Zorayda Andam
# Bb. Pilipinas International 2000 Joanna Penalosa
# Super Model of the World Phils. 2000 Joana de Mesa
# Elite Model Look of the Year 1997 Lucia Santiago
# Ms. Lux - Mutya 2002 Jacqulyn Mitchel
# Ms. Globe International 2001 Maricar Balagtas

The other style experts are a mix of TV and print commercial models,
personalities from select universities and winers of various beauty
contests.

Prior to the salon tour, the 50 style experts underwent a two-day intensive
training program under Ms. Olen Juarez Lim, an image training consultant and
former fashion model.

The rest of the Lux Academy Team includes Joey Espino (image enhancement),
Angelo Justin and Eric Faury of Frank Provost (make-up artists and hairstylists)
and Raymond Isaac (visual projection).

Learn standout style from the Lux Academy. Learn it. Live it. With Lux.

[Musique]

Hello everyone!!! Kailan nga ulit yung Señorita Colombia?

Also, I heard na the first RU daw of Miss Puerto Rico tonight will go to Manila. Not sure though.

:bow:

[Musique]

Hehe, Philippines pa lang pala ang nanalong Far Eastern Country sa Miss International. :handsdown:

Miss Thailand International is lovely!

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:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

MingTsai: Thanks for the info regarding the Lux Academy! :up:

Musique: The coronation date for Señorita Colombia 2002 has yet to be announced. Stay tuned.

Grisella Santos was 1st runner-up during Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2002. Siya ba yung tinutukoy mong pupunta here sa Manila? :confusing:

Actually, Pinas lang ang only ASIAN country to win Miss International in that pageant's 42-year history. We should be proud of that. :handsdown:

[Lara_D]

The Thai's always send very photogenic girls to Miss International. But Lada "can't spell her surname" is still one of the most beautiful Thai beauty queens in recent years.

Call me apathetic but I also don't care about Miss International. Hehehe Haven't you noticed that pageant only like blonds? Haven't you notice na most African countries stop sending delegates there. There perception of beauty is sooo dated. No offense pero parang ang target audience nila yung mga DOM na Hapon. hehehe

[fidèle]

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MISS WORLD ORGANIZATION SPEAKS OUT

Julia Morley, President of the Miss World Organization, has addressed the media with the following press release:

"We are all aware of the appalling situation regarding the North most part of Nigeria where the local leader of the Sharia Muslims, has condemned an unmarried woman to death by stoning, for having a baby. Clearly we are all appalled that such an action might take place. as are the vast majority of the Nigerian people. This is a situation that we have never come across before.

I have been speaking to several Ministers in the Nigerian Government. I am pleased to note that the Minister of Women's Affairs is personally supporting Ms Lawal in her fight for justice and despite rumours about Ms Lawal's lack of legal aid, I have been assured that The Minister, from the onset of this case, has provided free of charge, a team of lawyers to defend her. She will continue this support for as long as is necessary, to have this sentence overturned.

Ms. Lawal's appeal is to be heard shortly. The Attorney General of Nigeria has said that we should have faith in the due process of the law.

The Miss World Event is due to be held in Nigeria in November. With these assurances that we have been given, it would therefore be inappropriate at this stage to comment further until after that due process. We are monitoring the situation carefully and are confident that justice will prevail."

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: True! Hehe! Kaya nga I was really hoping Hawaii's hosting of Miss International 2002 would push through... Change of setting and scenery kumbaga... Eh hindi din eh... Naudlot na naman... Security reasons daw... I don't buy that LAME excuse... Duhh! :down:

Saka Miss International is way, way stuck in a time warp... May website nga... Hindi naman user-friendly... Saka poor ang choreography ng candidates... They never learn from their past mistakes... It keeps on happening over and over again for God-knows-how-many-years na... Tsk tsk... :mad:

[Musique]

Nope. the 1st RU to tonight's pageant may be the one who will go to Manila.

I agree with your thoughts on MIss I. Medyo wala silang pakialam na wala silang improvement and progress. tsk, tsk.

:bow:

[fidèle]

MISS WORLD DOES NOT COMMENT ON PAGEANT BOYCOTT

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LAGOS, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigeria's reigning Miss World, Agbani Darego has refused to become involved in a threatened boycott of this years' beauty pageant in Abuja after some contestants vowed to withdraw over death sentences handed down by Nigerian Muslim courts.

Asked about the threatened boycott of the event on November 30 in the Nigerian capital, she said: "I'm sorry, I won't answer that." Darego, however, said the view of an influential Nigerian Muslim group that the country should not host the annual pageant was not "proper and right."

In August, the Jama'atul Muslimeen group in northwestern Sokoto state called on Muslims to oppose the event because it was "a parade of nudity" bound to promote promiscuity. "I see the pageant as an avenue for all ladies to get into whatever they want to be, maybe modeling or any profession," Darego told Reuters.

"Previous beauty queens have gone on to become doctors, lawyers ... important people in the society. Is that a promotion of promiscuity then?" Nigeria won the right to host the pageant after Darego was crowned Miss World at the last contest in South Africa, becoming the first black African to win the title.

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Oic. Thanks for the info! :up:

Yupyup true! To think it ain't new around the block. 42 years na silang nage-exist. Why can't they change for the better, di ba? I believe hangga't stuck sa Japan yang pageant na yan, walang progreso! Mas innovative pa nga ang Miss Earth eh! :up:

[fidèle]

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Miss Italia is a national institution. It is about beauty, passion, fashion and tradition. After 4 days, and nearly 20 hours of what many Italians are calling an "old fashioned show urging for change", the best girl won. Eleonora Pedron, 20, from Padova, defeated 99 contestants with her beauty, witty, and charisma. It was the 2nd time Eleonora participated in Miss Italia. The first had been in 1999, when Manila Nazarro won the title.

If yesterday was one of the happiest days in this beautiful blonde's life (she is the first blonde Italian beauty queen since Ariana David, 1993 winner and Miss Universe semi-finalist in 1994), not everything in her 20 years of existence have been as pleasant. When the new Italian queen was a teenager, her father died in a car crash. A couple of years later, her sister died in the same way. Eleonora said to have had mixed feelings when she was being crowned as the most beautiful girl in Italy. She could not help remembering her dear father and sister and wish they could be there.

When reminded that she was elected only two days before the 1st anniversary of terrorist attacks in New York and Washington DC, Eleonora responded that a big monument dedicated to the victims of September 11 should be built, so that the world would never forget it.

Eleonora Pedron signed a US$120,000 contract with the Miss Italia's organization, won a new car, and many other prizes.

The first runner-up was Carla Duraturo, a native of Naples who is currently living in Milan. Carla, who also won the once worn by Sofia Loren "Miss Elegance" sash, surprised many with high placement despite her "short hair and hippie hair cut", which defeated the traditional "mediterranean look."

This year's pageant, like always, had some remarkable moments, like the musical tribute to New York, Fabrizio Frizzi (the excellent host) singing with the 100 delegates, Andrea Bocceli's performance, the delegate's fashion shows, Eleonora's interview and moment of victory.

The Miss Italia organization lost the right to send delegates to Miss Universe in 1999. This is the pageant that gave to the world Sofia Loren, Roberta Capua, Ariana David, Ana Valle, Roberta Capua, Denny Mendez, and so many others. This is the real Miss Italy pageant, and many claim that Eleonora, as the official representative of her country, should go to Panama and participate in the Miss Universe pageant in 2003.

We can only hope that in the near future the REAL representative of all the beauty and intensity of this fascinating country will represent "la bella Italia" in Miss Universe again.

:)

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Thanks for the pix. Grabe nanghihinayang talaga ako sa Miss Italia... *sigh*

[fidèle]

Miss GUYANA World

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Odessa Phillips is the new Miss Guyana World, crowned in Georgetown last Saturday. Guyana has participated in Miss World several times since 1966. Its best placement happened in 1967, when Miss Guyana finished in 3rd place.

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Would anyone here know how many na so far ang delegates for Miss World 2002? I lost count na eh. Please include those who backed out. I wanna see sana a complete and updated list.

Thankies in advance! :up: :D

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Would anyone here know how many na so far ang delegates for Miss World 2002? I lost count na eh. Please include those who backed out. I wanna see sana a complete and updated list.

Thankies in advance! :up: :D It can't be determined yet! :)

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Oh okay. Thanks! :)

[fidèle]

A nice treat for you guys! :)

Here are the latest pix of Vania Millan, Miss España 2002!

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How bout that huh?! :naughty2:
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Beautiful! :whatthe:
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I'm speechless! I swear!

[fidèle]

More on Vania! *okay*

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She's a beauty! :beauty:
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[fidèle]

Vania, Vania, Vania!!! :naughty2:

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*okay*

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Shempre lalo naman akong nanghinayang kay Vania!!!! :mecry:

Kung ganyan lang siya kaganda nung May... tanggal either Canada or Albania sa Top 10 I swear to God! :mad:

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: Shempre lalo naman akong nanghinayang kay Vania!!!! :mecry: Honga eh! Sayang! She could have stretched España's semi-final streak to 4 years!

Kung ganyan lang siya kaganda nung May... tanggal either Canada or Albania sa Top 10 I swear to God! :mad: Yeah, ganyan talaga ang mga Reina pagkatapos ng sinalihang pageant, mas lalong gumaganda diba?! Sobrang rare lang ang instances na mas pumapangit like in the case of Andreina Prieto (siguro!).

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Onga eh... Waaaah... :bigcry:

Sayang din senti fave mong si Fance!!!! She was soooo elegant! :mad:

[Lara_D]

Vania, waaaay to late...

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Yup! It's waaaay too late! tsk tsk... *sob*

Okay lang... Spain will definitely seek revenge din in May! I can't hardly wait for Miss España 2003! :up:

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Yup! It's waaaay too late! tsk tsk... *sob*

Okay lang... Spain will definitely seek revenge din in May! I can't hardly wait for Miss España 2003! :up:

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: Onga eh... Waaaah... :bigcry:

Sayang din senti fave mong si Fance!!!! She was soooo elegant! :mad: Yeah, Sylvie was also sayang! I hope to see Sylvie in pix like those of Vania. :) How refreshing! Why is it that we can't have pix of those calibre in our filipina girls?! :wondering: I think it would boost the morale of Filipino Pageant Fans! *okay*

[Musique]

Good morning!

Any news about Miss Puerto Rico pageant?

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Onga eh. Sana our girls could have shots like those of Spaniards and Venezuelans. Karen Agustin's "glamour shots" weren't so glamorous and appealing at all... Twas poorly done in my opinion. :down:

Musique: Hi there! Morning! :wave: The Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 pageant begins exactly at 8PM San Juan local time (Sept. 12) So that means 8AM Manila time. :up: Stay tuned for further developments/updates. :)

[xysher]

good morning peeps!!!!! :)

i can't contain my excitement for miss puerto rico 2003. :)
sana manalo si miss san juan.

the thai rep fpr miss international is simply lovely.

upon seeing the pictures of vania milan, ngayon ko lang na-
aappreciate yung beauty niya. she is drop dead gorgeous.
ganda ng kuha niya and she registers well in the
photographs.

miss world colombia rocks!! :D

sori, medyo scattered yung comments ko. :)