The Beauty Pageants Thread - II

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xysher: Hi there! Morning! :wave: Long time no see ah. :)

I'm also excited to know who'll represent Puerto Rico in Miss Universe 2003! :bounce: All I can say is Miss San Juan is indeed a strong contender. However, it's one tough horse race out there. Anything could happen!

Vania Millan broke the hearts of millions when she failed to make it to the Top 10 last May. Sayang talaga. Too late na yang make-over na yan... One thing for sure is Spain will be back next year with a revenge! Mark my word. :up:

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THE ROAD TO MISS WORLD 2002 :)

Who will represent Ghana in Abuja?

The coronation of Miss Ghana 2002 is tomorrow.

My bet to win is...

Beverly Asamoah Jecty
AGE: 19

http://www.ghanaonline.com/miss_ghana/miss_Ghana2002/image/Berverly_Jecty%7E5.gif

To see the rest of the 14 official candidates, kindly click on the Miss Ghana 2002 official website (http://www.ghanaonline.com/miss_ghana/miss_Ghana2002/contestant.htm). :up:

Ghana has never made it in Miss World. :)

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I really can't stop raving about Ghanaian skin...

It's so dark, rich and smooth... Parang Cadbury Dark Chocolate... Hehehe... :glee:

I can understand how Akuba Cudjoe charmed the entire universe with her assets during Miss Universe 1999... :up:

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THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

In a few hours' time, we will know the Puerto Rican representative for Miss Universe 2003 in Panama.

Miss San Juan Cynthia Olavarria is most likely to succeed Isis Casalduc.

Cynthia is 21 years old and stands 5 feet 8 inches...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant722/pageant722_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant722/pageant722_image1.jpg

:handsdown:

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THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

A pageant ain't a pageant without upsets. :no:

Here are the babes who are most likely to create an upset in this year's Miss Puerto Rico Universe pageant...

Miss Barranquitas Marcella Cortez and Miss Dorado Windy Pagan
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant722/pageant722_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant723/pageant723_image1.jpg

Miss Toa Alta Miri Rivera and Miss Vieques Carla Tricoli Rodriguez
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant723/pageant723_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant723/pageant723_image3.jpg

:)

[Rosamae]

Hi guys
ang bet ko mananalo sa miss puerto rico 2003 is either miss san juan or miss viequez..mas gusto ko kasi dark hair..black hair with fair skin is such an exotic look..stand out talaga..hehehe

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Rosamae: Good choices! :handsdown:

It's a horse race between San Juan and Vieques...
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/Rotation%20of%20Rotation%20of%20Trajesdebanosanjuan-004.JPG http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/MPRUPRELIMINAROPENING0023.JPG

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THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

More babes competing for the Señorita Colombia 2002 crown...

Bogota / Distrito Capital Maria Molina Salazar, 20, 5'7"
http://www.elheraldo.com.co/hoy020912/fotos/1s2.jpg

Norte de Santander Naidú Patricia Illera Arango, 24, 5'6.5"
http://www.elheraldo.com.co/hoy020912/fotos/1s3.jpg

Valle Gina Paola Arango Lemos, 21, 5'9"
http://www.elheraldo.com.co/hoy020912/fotos/1s4.jpg

Tolima Adriana Katherine Coca Gaitán, 19, 5'10"
http://www.elheraldo.com.co/hoy020912/fotos/1s5.jpg

Lara_D: May Señorita Valle na pala eh... I wonder what department they're waiting for pa... :confusing:

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SPECIAL FEATURE :)

Guess who's coming to town just to crown Isis' successor... :wink:
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/ultimahora/020912oxana_mm.jpg

SAN JUAN (AP) – Four months after being crowned Miss Universe 2002, Russian beauty Oxana Fedorova visits the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico to crown Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003.

Fedorova will crown Isis Casalduc's successor at the conclusion of the pageant. The winner will represent the island in Miss Universe 2003, to be hosted by Panama in May next year.

Upon her arrival, the Russian beauty talked with journalists at the Salón Puertos of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan. She revealed that she done nothing but practice her English since she was crowned last May. She further added, "I want to travel to different countries to acquire and gain new experiences".

During her four months of reign as Miss Universe, the 24-year old Oxana has visited France, Italy, Kenya, Canadá, Indonesia and Greece.

Right now, Oxana is attending English classes in order to perfect her speaking skills more. One good thing is, she was able to answer reporters' questions in English.

After her reign as Miss Universe, Oxana plans of continuing and finishing her doctorate and go on with her masters.

Oxana arrived in San Juan direct from new York, where she has been based since she was crowned. She has yet to return to her homeland Russia for an official "working" visit.

During her brief visit to Puerto Rico, Oxana was invited as a guest of honor in the gala of the benefit: "Eleganza: a Fashion & Style Extravaganza" which includes collections of famous international designers Zang Toi and Juan Carlos Pinera.The event is in aid of the Institución Santa Teresa Jornet. Oxana will participate in the show by modelling some clothes.

GRABE! I'm so proud!!! Ako lang ang nag-translate nitong article na ito... No language tools ha!!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

SOURCE: El Nuevo Dia (http://www.endi.com)

[Lara_D]

Who will be the next Miss Puerto Rico?
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana4/venezolana4_image3.jpg


I'm just tinkering with my new Adobe Photoshop 6. hehehe

[Lara_D]

Official Miss Puerto Rico Top 12

Miss Santurce
Miss Humacao
Miss Vieques
Miss Toa Alta
Miss San Juan
Miss Mayaguez
Miss Barranquitas
Miss Ponce
Miss Rio Grande
Miss San German
Miss Dorado
Miss Santa Isabel

[Lara_D]

More shots of Miss Distrito Capital
http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/amaranta8.jpg
http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/amaranta6.jpg

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Lara_D: My gawd! Pasok ang Ponce sa Top 12! Delikado na yan! baka magkatotoo ang speculations ng pageant analysts in Puerto Rico!!!! :ayaw:

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ANNOUNCEMENTS :)

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

September 12, Thursday
Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003

September 14, Saturday
Miss Ghana 2002
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:

[MingTsai]

TOP 6 DAW TO

Miss Barranquitas,
Miss Vieques,
Miss Santa Isabel,
Miss San Juan,
Miss Dorado,
Miss Ponce

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MingTsai: Thanks! :up:

4 of my 5 bets made it!

Barranquitas
Dorado
San Juan and
Vieques

:bounce: :bounce2: :bounce:

[JENSIE_G]

Top 3

San Juan
Barranquitas
Vieques

Yahoo! Wala na si Ponce! :bounce:

[Lara_D]

please make it san juan... please...

[MingTsai]

MISS PUERTO RICO

VIEQUES ata ang nanalo. if rumors were true, the SAN JUAN will go to manila for miss earth.

[Lara_D]

http://www.televicentropr.com/images/teleanim.gif
Ang tagal naman kasi i update ng Puerto Rico Message board. It's not over til the fat lady sings. Wag muna magpapaniwala sa mga "daw" at "ata."

[Lara_D]

So Vieques is the winner. And my bet just got 1st runner up. So near yet so far... Well better luck sa kanila sa 2004.

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

BREAKING NEWS

MISS VIEQUES Carla Tricoli Rodriguez was crowned Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 after a 3-hour pageant.

MISS SAN JUAN Cynthia Olavarria was 1st runner-up. She might compete in Miss Earth 2002 set for October 20 here in Manila.

MISS BARRANQUITAS Marcella Cortez was 2nd runner-up.

Carla is 23 years old and stands 5 feet 7 inches...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant723/pageant723_image3.jpg http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/MPRUPRELIMINAROPENING0023.JPG
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant720/pageant720_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant720/pageant720_image3.jpg

Goodluck Puerto Rico! :up:

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THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 Carla Tricoli Rodriguez
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/VIEQUESUNIVSHOOTING2.jpg
http://www.dmmgonline.com/carla1.jpg http://www.dmmgonline.com/carla2.jpg

:)

[Lara_D]

Yeah they need the luck alright. Mukhang retokado pa ilong niya. Sobrang tulis.

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MISS UNIVERSE 2003 UPDATE :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant671/pageant671_image2.jpg

So far, there are already 16 delegates for Panama...

ARUBA Malayka Rasmijn
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Bethsaida Smith
COOK ISLANDS Donna Tuara
CYPRUS Ivi Lazarou
CZECH REPUBLIC Katerina Smrzova
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Amelia Vega Polanco
EGYPT Horreya Farghally
INDONESIA Melanie Putria Dewita Sari
ITALY Silvia Ceccon
JAMAICA Violet Chang*
KOREA Na Na Geum
MEXICO Marisol Gonzales Casas
NAMIBIA Ndapewa Alfons
PANAMA Stephanie de Roux
PUERTO RICO Carla Tricoli Rodriguez
RUSSIA Svetlana Korolyova

*Violet Chang was 1st RU during the Miss Jamaica Universe 2002 pageant. She was 26 during the pageant last March. It cannot be determined as of the moment if she will be indeed sent to Panama next year for Miss Universe 2003. She would be 27 by then...

[Lara_D]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant722/pageant722_image1.jpg

:sob::weep::bawling::bigcry:

I would rather see her in Panama than in Manila.

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Lara_D: Onga eh... :mecry:

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THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

More shots of newly-crowned Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 Carla Tricoli Rodriguez... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant724/pageant724_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant724/pageant724_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant724/pageant724_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant725/pageant725_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant725/pageant725_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant725/pageant725_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant726/pageant726_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant726/pageant726_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant726/pageant726_image3.jpg

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THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

After Puerto Rico, we now jump over to Switzerland! :bounce2:

The coronation of Miss Schweiz Wahl 2003 is tomorrow night.

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

Ang bet namin ni Lara_D to win...

EMILIE BOIRON
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant727/pageant727_image1.jpg
AGE: 20
HEIGHT: 5 feet 11.5 inches

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant727/pageant727_image2.jpg

To view the 16 other official candidates, kindly click on the Miss Schweiz Wahl 2003 official website (http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/kandidatinnen.cfm). :up:

The last time Switzerland made it in Miss Universe was in 1994, when Patricia Faessler made it to the Top 10 here in Manila.

:)

[MingTsai]

can't choose 1 e. i have 3 bets:

FRIEDA HODEL

http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/images/frieda_hodel.jpg http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/images/g_frieda_hodel.jpg


EMILIE BOIRON

http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/images/emilie_boiron.jpg http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/images/g_emilie_boiron.jpg


RAMONA STOECKLI
http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/images/ramona_stoeckli.jpg http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/images/g_ramona_stoeckli.jpg

[suprdpwomn]

:)

[JENSIE_G]

MingTsai: Thanks for posting your bets! Good choices I must say! :up:

suprdpwomn: Hi Sheila! :wave: Thanks for droppin' by! :)

[JENSIE_G]

I just made my usual rounds on the official Miss Puerto Rico and Tu Belleza MB's...

Everyone was shocked with the judges' decision. The entire island-- or perhaps even the world-- was counting on Miss San Juan Cynthia Olavarria to bag the coveted crown. Aside from snagging the Best Figure and Best Style awards, she also won the Miss Photogenic award.

The winner--Miss Vieques Carla Tricoli-- won the Talent Award during the preliminaries held last Saturday.

Miss Ponce's efforts of making it to the Final 6 was highly commended and anticipated by many. Who would have thought that the deaf beauty was just a meter away from bagging the most prestigious crown in the land?

Miss Barranquitas' making it to the Top 3 was no surprise. However, a lot of people still believed she deserved to win...

Oh well... That's life... There's always another year... Good luck to Puerto Rico! :up:

[MingTsai]

http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020913/miss.jpg http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020913/p_miss.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://www.flags.net/elements/small_gifs/SPAN001.GIF
MADRID FASHION:
Well let's forget Puerto Rico for a while. If some countries end up disappointing, other countries wont. And one of those countries would be SPAIN. Just take for instance these Spanish models taken from the recently concluded Madrid Fashion show. They will definitely send a stunning girl next year.

A model displays an outfit designed by Roberto Verino during the Passarela Cibeles spring-summer 2003 fashion show in Madrid.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/madridfashion/madridfashion_image1.jpg

A model displays an outfit of Elio Berhanyer during the Passarela Cibeles spring-summer 2003 fashion show.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/madridfashion/madridfashion_image2.jpg

This one is from a fashion show in Barcelona
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/madridfashion/madridfashion_image3.jpg

A model displays an outfit of Elio Berhanyer during the Passarela Cibeles spring-summer 2003 fashion show
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/madridfashion2/madridfashion2_image1.jpg

A model displays an outfit designed by Roberto Torretta during the 'Pasarela Cibeles' Spring Summer Fashion Show
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/madridfashion2/madridfashion2_image2.jpg

[MingTsai]

Fil-Canadian Winner in 'Miss Teen All-American 2002'

http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep01/pictures/joyce.jpghttp://www.bodyshots.com.ph/images/jortega.jpg

More than 125 good-looking and intelligently beautiful teenagers from all over America including Canada got together early last month in Florida, U.S.A. for the annual Miss Teen All American 2002. The tall, bubbly, pretty 18-year-old who represented Toronto there is a Filipino.

She is Joyce Ortega, a high school graduate, who is a standout with her dusky good looks and her 5’11” height.

In fact, Joyce came home last year with her mom Nimpha to be the Filipino community’s representative in the annual Bodyshots competition of the Fashion Designers Academy of the Philippines (FDAP).

Down in Florida, she was among the winners. She received a plaque for the National Costume Award and is one of the top 10 in the competition.

Joyce was the only Fil-Canadian in the competition. Her winning costume was made by Greg Hilado of Gregorio Evening & Bridal Boutique in Toronto, Canada.

The Greg Hilado creation is an eye-catcher with silver metallic material, shaped into maple leaves (which are symbolic of Canada), attached to the bodice and headpiece which caught the attention of the contest judges.

Down there in Toronto, Joyce has been active in the ramp and fashion shows. As she now looks back: “Going home to Manila was a great experience. Perhaps I’ll go back there for vacation or some shows.”

[Lara_D]

Miss Puerto Rico 2003 pics... sniff...
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/vieques1.jpg
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020913vieques_ag.jpg

http://www.endi.com/galerias/misspr_2003/_fotos/1.jpg
http://www.endi.com/galerias/misspr_2003/_fotos/2.jpg
http://www.endi.com/galerias/misspr_2003/_fotos/3.jpg
http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/images/smilies/bawling.gifNow we know why the whole island is pissed...
http://www.endi.com/galerias/misspr_2003/_fotos/4.jpg
http://www.endi.com/galerias/misspr_2003/_fotos/5.jpg
http://www.endi.com/galerias/misspr_2003/_fotos/6.jpg
It's rather obvious who the "deserving" winner is.
http://www.endi.com/galerias/misspr_2003/_fotos/7.jpg
http://www.endi.com/galerias/misspr_2003/_fotos/8.jpg
Oxana is the only consolation here...
http://www.endi.com/galerias/misspr_2003/_fotos/9.jpg
http://www.endi.com/galerias/misspr_2003/_fotos/10.jpg

[Lara_D]

I don't even think that her countrymen would hype her, what more hype her. Just seeing the Miss Puerto Rico Message Board, all posts I see regarding their new queen are all "thumbsdown" signs.
http://www.vocero.com/newsimages/p7343.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/galerias/miss_universe/fotos/2.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/galerias/miss_universe/fotos/3.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/galerias/miss_universe/fotos/4.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/galerias/miss_universe/fotos/6.jpg

[Lara_D]

Magali Febles, the owner of the Miss Puerto Rico Universe Org. welcomes Oxana upon her arrival in San Juan.
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020913/oxana.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020913/p_oxana.jpg

[Lara_D]

The Mexican señoritas that vied for Nuestra Belleza Mexico... two words that remind me of this pic- Roberto Cavalli
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/madridfashion2/madridfashion2_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Ang ganda talaga niya... :handsdown:

Oxana really doesn't mind being seen in the very same outfit again... :up:

Oxana in Indonesia last June...
http://www-ni.laprensa.com.ni/archivo/2002/julio/25/revista/revista-20020725-10.jpg

Oxana's arrival in Puerto Rico yesterday...
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020913universo_mm.jpg http://www.vocero.com/newsimages/n19162.jpg

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This is what Panama-- and the entire universe as well-- would be missing in May... :mecry:

http://www.endi.com/galerias/misspr_2003/_fotos/4.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

OXANA MANIA HAS HIT ME ONCE AGAIN :D

A shot of Oxana while in Canada for a visit...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant728/pageant728_image1.jpg

:handsdown:

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OXANA MANIA HAS HIT ME ONCE AGAIN :D

Shots of Oxana while in Panama last July...

http://www.elpanamaamerica.com.pa/archive/07252002/imagenes/estilot-g.jpg http://www.elpanamaamerica.com.pa/archive/07252002/imagenes/estilo-fn-g.jpg

:handsdown:

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MISS UNIVERSE 2002 MEMORIES :)

Oxana shows of her Hoy Crystal trophy moments after bagging the most prestigious crown in the entire universe...
http://site.cruzeironet.com.br/presenca/20020621/01b8.jpg

Brazilian missologist Paul Tadeu strikes a pose with Miss Brazil Joseane Oliveira...
http://site.cruzeironet.com.br/presenca/20020621/02b8.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS PUERTO RICO UNIVERSE 2002 MEMORIES

The finale of the pageant...
http://www.veavea.com/_images/1679/miss.pruniverse.1679.jpg

Nilda Santiago Rojas of Santa Isabel-- the woman Isis narrowly beat for the right to represent the island in Miss Universe 2002. Nilda was 2nd runner-up
http://www.veavea.com/_images/1680/miss.nilda.1680.jpg

Isis' "Day After" photos...
http://www.veavea.com/_images/1679/isis.casalduc.1679.jpg
http://www.veavea.com/_images/1679/2.cover.grande.1679.jpg

[power_blossom]

MTV Fashionista Best Model Search 2002 will have its screening on September 14 & 15 from 1pm to 3pm at Dasmarinas Room (2nd Floor), Hotel Intercon, Makati City

Qualifications:

- open to male and female 18years old to 25 years old
- minimun height requirement of 5'6" for female and 5'9" for male
- must have modelling experience
- must have good moral character, and possess poise, charm, personality and beauty of face and figure

Please bring the ff:

Close-up photo
Full body photo
Casual wear
Swimwear

Finals will be on November 22, 2002 at the NBC Tent

Winners will represent the country in the Best Model of the World Search 2002 in Turkey in December.

Last years winners are 2tay Maristela and Erie Matic. 2tay won the Best in Catwalk Special Award in the Best Model of the World Search in Turkey last year.

Last years finalists are now doing well in the fashion industry... Geoff Briz, Carlo Adorador, Jasmine "Kit" Barraquias (Philippine Representative to the Miss Tourism International Pageant in Sri Lanka), Parish Chua, Michelle German and Jas Williams just to name a few.

For more details pls contact saga events + models at 725-8252 or 721-3931
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Tomorrow and on the 15th, as well, the Fashion Designers Associationof the Philippines (FDAP) will be launching a screening in Arkdia locatde along Remedios St. in between Adriatico and Mabini Sts in Malate for BODYSHOTS 2002.

Female aspirants should be 14 - 25 years old, single or married, at least 5'7" and of Filipino descent with good body proportions.
Male aspirants should be 17 - 30 years old and at least 5'10".

Note: All aspirants should bring own swimwear and their closeup photos (3R size).

The competition will be held on the 29th of October in AFP Theater, QC and will be telecast on RPN 9 on the 16th of November. Visit www.fdapbodyshots.ph for otherdeatils.

For inquiries, contact Ariel Agasang at 436-1500 or Gino Fernando at 825-1043 or 827-8073.
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Miss Jasmine "Kit" Barraquias was chosen as official candidate for the Philippines for the Miss Tourism International pageant to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

She first competed in MTV Fashionista Best Model of the World Philippine Search where she received the Most Photogenic Award.

http://www.tourismint.com/images/42_philippines.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

power_blossom: Thanks for the info! :)

[Musique]

Good Evening everyone!!! :wave:

Hehe, looks like pageant upsets in the Panama national pageant is again repeated in Puerto Rico. I for one, want San Juan to win. The only thing I do not like about her is the fact that she closely resembles Denise Quiñones and Brenda Liz Lopez. Ang mangyayari kasi is lagi na lang siyang i-compare sa dalawa and of course, the freakin' Puertoricans will surely hype this lady to the MAX. Imagine, kung siya ang nanalo, may Cynthia na naman sa Miss Universe next year!

Pero, I am not naman sad that Vieques won the crown. She is a strong contender, but not as popular as Cynthia. Sa kanilang dalawa, may beauty din naman siya, hindi nga lang ang typical Puertorican look. Pero I do not like the fact that she's not that tall. :no:

She looks A LOT like Minorka Mercado in this picture!!! :surprised: Does this mean that the Miss Photogenic title is not gonna be a stranger to this woman? Remember, Minorka was able to grab it and I'm sure, even though Puertoricans do not agree with her winning the national title, they will still lend their support!!!

http://www.dmmgonline.com/carla2.jpg

:bow:

[Musique]

Isabel Ontaneda is also Japan bound!!!

http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/main/ec.jpg

Elisa Sandoval and El sAlvador, perce, is out of this year's running.

USA's rep is Mary Elisabeth Jones. Can anyone remind me who this girl is? She seems familiar.


:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Thanks for the MI2002 update! :up:

Now ko lang narinig yang si Mary Elisabeth Jones... I don't even know what pageant selects the American rep for MI... :hiya: *pahiya*

[Lara_D]

I don't think Puerto Rico would grab the photogenic award next year. Three years in a row? Garapal na yan. And unlike Minorka's time, countries today are beginning to be more competitive and are sending drop dead goddesses. The "thank you" countries before are no longer "thank you" countries now. Example, Aruba, Curacao, Bahamas, Japan, Trinidad & Tobago, to name a few. And she won't get my vote... hehehe

[power_blossom]

http://juanitoverde.homestead.com/files/baguiocandidate.jpg

By the way, inform ko lang kayo na meron na palang candidate ang Philippines na lalaban sa Miss Tourism World in Colombia but the sad part is that she wont be competing as Miss Philippines but Miss Baguio. She is the girl above this message. Walang name kasi ang nakalagay sa site nila e kaya di ko knows ang name ni Miss Tourism World Baguio.


:rolleyes: Who's next Miss Tourism World Basilan and Miss Tourism World Tawi-Tawi?:rolleyes:

[power_blossom]

Hay naku! Hindi ko pala namamalayan at malapit na ang October 4. Malapit na ang Miss International.

Well, I have selected pa lang some few good candidates for the competition and sila ang front runners ko. I believe na hindi na pala si Sandra Bisson ang candidate ng France, so as Cinthia Lander ng Venezuela.

Eto na in alphabetical order
Aruba, Britain, Colombia, Dominican Republic, France, Honduras, Iceland, India, Japan, Macedonia, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Spain, Tahiti, and Yugoslavia.

My Top 5 choices are:
Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Philippines, and Tahiti.

[power_blossom]

http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_02b.JPG http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_03a.JPG http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_05a.JPG http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_06a.JPG http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_07a.JPG http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_08a.JPG http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_10a.JPG http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_12a.JPG

AND THE GOWN THAT RUINED IT ALL FOR HER TO STAY IN THE TOP 5...
http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_14a.JPG http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_13a.JPG http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_15a.JPG

HER ANSWER TO THE QUESTION IF SHE BECOMES MISS WORLD...

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. It's an honor to be here right now. If I am fortunate enough to wear the crown of Miss World, I would like to thank everyone who has helped me because this opportunity will definitely develop my personality and open doors for me in my chosen career field of broadcasting. But most importantly, I would like to make a strong commitment to do my very best and sincere effort to the task of 'Beauty With A Purpose,' because now, I'm not just an ambassador of my countrymen the Filipinos, but of the people, especially the underpriveleged children of the world."

AND HER TOUGHEST COMPETITOR FOR THE CROWN AND THE WINNER OF THE EVENT...
http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_01a.jpg

[Rosamae]

hi guys!!

ive just read the update for Miss Puerto Rico..i agree with most of you that the strongest would have been miss san juan, however, im happy with miss vieques..hehehe

both my bets one..
yehey!!!!
maybe i should pick candidates for other pageants also...can anyone give me the sit for miss international so i can pick my bets? thanx

[power_blossom]

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IF I BECOME MISS WORLD...
"If I become Miss World, I'd surely be the hap- piest person on earth. Surely, it will change me in many ways, but definitely my sentiments for my family, parents, friends, loved ones and all
my fans in the Philippines will remain the same, thank you."

TOP 5 QUESTION...
"What would you tell a girl suffering from low self- esteem to feel good about herself?"
-Vanessa Williams

"I would tell her to believe in herself because it's not only physical beauty that is important but also inner beauty. Just like what the little prince said, 'The essential things are invisible to the naked eye.' Definitely, character and personality are more important than physical beauty."

-Ruffa Gutierrez

AND SHE IS...
2ND PRINCESS TO MISS JAMAICA, LISA HANNA, WHO BECAME MISS WORLD 1993

http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/ruffa03a.JPG

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Eto ang mga sure ako na mangyayari sa Miss Universe 2003:

-wala Panama and Russia sa Top 10
-hindi Puerto Rico ang mananalo ng Photogenic Award
-may 3 na dark horses sa Top 10

Too early eh? Hehe! Strong gut feel lang po. :D :D :D

Rosamae: Hi there! :wave: Miss San Juan is the strongest contender... but then we have to accept and embrace na Miss Vieques won na... ;) Carla was one of my 5 bets, kaya medyo okay na yan for me.

power_blossom: The coronation date of Miss International 2002 has been moved from October 4 to September 30. Please be guided accordingly.

[power_blossom]

aokie. Thanks Jensie.

By the way, ang ganda pala ni Lina Teoh ng Malaysia. I saw this pic kasi of her e.
http://www.geocities.com/televisioncity/9699/world/mystery.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

power_blossom: No problem! :up:

Yup! I agree! Lina Teoh is stunning! She was born of a Malaysian father and Dutch mother. :)

[Lara_D]

Ilan ba dark horses sa San Juan?

Cyprus
Canada
Albania
Panama (?)

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

More shots of the lovely Mexican delegate for Panama... :handsdown:

Marisol Gonzales Casas- 20, 5'8"

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant729/pageant729_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant729/pageant729_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Panama wasn't a dark horse... A lot of people were expecting her to make it... :up:

Ang certified dark horses:

Albania
Canada
Cyprus

Tama ka nga!

[JENSIE_G]

CORRECTION :hiya:

Newly-crowned Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 Carla Tricoli is 20 years old and not 23 as I mentioned earlier.

Please be guided accordingly. :)

[JENSIE_G]

I miss these pix... :(

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant730/pageant730_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant730/pageant730_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant730/pageant730_image3.jpg

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant729/pageant729_image3.jpg

[Rosamae]

jensie,

ure right...im satisfied with miss vieques..and i hope that when she has her make over, they will keep her natural beauty..di katulan nang ginawa nila kay isis..she was beautiful to begin with but they made her look flaky at the end...and i love the miss mexico..hehehe
i dotn really like panama ang russia either...siguro ok lang kung di sila nakapasok..naka 1st runner up and miss universe, respectively, naman sila this year eh..
now im really hoping that bb. pilinas org will find someone who has a different look from the past winners...hindi yung chinita look..hehehe..nakakasawa eh...hindi naman lahat ng babae sa atin eh chinita...:rolleyes:

[Lara_D]

A picture of the new Miss Panama with the two "other" favorites during Miss Panama swimsuit competition. No need to compare, she's nothing compared to the other two taller ones.

http://www.critica.com.pa/archivo/hoy/imagenes/gport01.jpg

[Lara_D]

So, the number of views has reached the 6,000 mark.

[Lara_D]

Guess who...
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/casting_missvzla/images/pagina5/5cm6.jpg

[Musique]

Good morning!!!

Di ba maganda nga kung maraming dark horses sa Miss U. At least mas diversified and top 10 at hindi na lang the usual.

About Miss Photogenic naman, I personally believe na hanggang voted through the Internet ang Miss Photogenic, kayang-kaya nilang ipanalo ang delegate nila. Hindi na mapipigilan ang mga Puertoricans. Kahit sabihing di deserving ang delegate nila. Pero sana ibalik yung mga photographers na lang ang mag vote.

:bow:

[Musique]

Come to think of it, pwede rin kaya nanalo si Vieques kasi if San Juan won and she didn't make it sa Miss U semifinals, then it would be a very very big disappointment. Diba? Eh kung if Vieques would not be a semifinalist, they could always blame it on the judges of miss pr.


:bow:

[Musique]

Whoops! KAya me thinks that Mary Elisabeth Jones is a known figure kasi her picture in the GB board looks like an official Miss (Teen) USA portrait. Oh well.

:bow:

[Lara_D]

Regarding the selection of Miss Photogenic, the selection of the winner does not entirely rely on the internet voting public. It's not really thay fool proof. So they get the top 10 girls with the most number of votes and a group of photographers would select who they think is most photogenic.

Originally posted by Musique
Good morning!!!

Di ba maganda nga kung maraming dark horses sa Miss U. At least mas diversified and top 10 at hindi na lang the usual.

About Miss Photogenic naman, I personally believe na hanggang voted through the Internet ang Miss Photogenic, kayang-kaya nilang ipanalo ang delegate nila. Hindi na mapipigilan ang mga Puertoricans. Kahit sabihing di deserving ang delegate nila. Pero sana ibalik yung mga photographers na lang ang mag vote.

:bow:

[Lara_D]

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2001/images/home/superior/frame-sup_03.gif
MISS VENEZUELA JUDGES
note: I did not translate it to English since this is easy to understand.

- Yajaira Vera (Miss Venezuela 1988 y Semifinalista del Miss Universe 1988)
- Eva Ekvall (Miss Venezuela 2000 y Tercera Finalista del Miss Universe 2001)
- María de las Casas (Miss Venezuela 1965)
- Peggy Kopp (Miss Venezuela 1968 y Tercera Finalista del Miss Universe 1968)
- María José Yéllici (Miss Venezuela 1969)
- Bella La Rosa (Miss Venezuela 1970 y Semifinalista del Miss Universe 1970)
- María Antonieta Cámpoli (Miss Venezuela 1972 y Segunda Finalista del Miss Universe 1972)
- Gisela Bolaños (Miss Venezuela 1953)
- Paola Ruggeri (Miss Venezuela 1983 y Semifinalista del Miss Universe 1983)
- Ida Pieri (Miss Venezuela 1958)
- Irene Sáez (Miss Venezuela 1981 y Miss Universe 1981)
- Alicia Machado (Miss Venezuela 1995 y Miss Universe 1996)
- Bárbara Palacios (Miss Venezuela 1986 y Miss Universe 1986)
- Catherine Fulop (Miss Vargas en Miss Venezuela 1986 y famosa actriz venezolana)
- Andreína Goetz (Miss Venezuela 1990 y Semifinalista del Miss Universo 1990)
- Gabriela Spanic (Miss Guárico en Miss Venezuela 1992 y famosa actriz venezolana)
- Scarlett Ortíz (Miss Sucre en Miss Venezuela 1992 y famosa actriz venezolana)
- Y Viviana Gibelli (Miss Monagas en Miss Venezuela 1987 y famosa animadora y actriz venezolana)

[Lara_D]

So the Miss Venezuela judges are an all star cast.

[Musique]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Regarding the selection of Miss Photogenic, the selection of the winner does not entirely rely on the internet voting public. It's not really thay fool proof. So they get the top 10 girls with the most number of votes and a group of photographers would select who they think is most photogenic.



Really? Where did you get this? Or did you just surmise this?

:bow:

[Lara_D]

I read it back sa 1999 and 2000 MU website.

[Musique]

Originally posted by Lara_D
I read it back sa 1999 and 2000 MU website.


Internet voting na ba uli at that time? I thought na binalik lang yon nung 2001.

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Hi there! :wave: Ayan I translated it na... ;)

- Yajaira Vera (MV88 & MU88 semi-finalist)
- Eva Ekvall (MV2000 & MU2001 3rd RU)
- María de las Casas (MV65)
- Peggy Kopp (MV68 & MU68 3rd RU)
- María José Yéllici (MV69)
- Bella La Rosa (MV70 & MU70 semi-finalist)
- María Antonieta Cámpoli (MV72 & MU72 2nd RU)
- Gisela Bolaños (MV53)
- Paola Ruggeri (MV83 & MU83 semi-finalist)
- Ida Pieri (MV58)
- Irene Sáez (MV81 & MU81)
- Alicia Machado (MV95 & MU96)
- Bárbara Palacios (MV86 & MU86)
- Catherine Fulop (Miss Vargas in MV86 & famous Venezuelan actress)
- Andreína Goetz (MV90 & MU90)
- Gabriela Spanic (Miss Guárico in MV92 & famous Venezuelan actress)
- Scarlett Ortíz (Miss Sucre in MV92 & famous Venezuelan actress)
- Viviana Gibelli (Miss Monagas in MV87 & famous Venezuelan celebrity and actress)

WOW! :wow: All-star cast nga! Grabe pumili si Osmel ng judges! This has got to be the 1st ever year that the judging panel is composed of Miss Universe and Miss Venezuela semi-finalists! :up:

-It's a good thing Osmel got judges who were queens from all decades (50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and even from the 2001). Maganda yan para "balanced" ang judging saka whole-rounded.

-There are 18 judges... 3 of whom became Miss Universe winners themselves.... I wonder why Martiza ain't on the panel... :confusing:

[Musique]

So, are we expecting then a very good Miss Venezuela? Seems like an impeccable panel of judges was Osmel's way of ensuring a good result.

:bow:

[Musique]

Huwag naman sana gumaya sa results ng Panama at Puerto Rico. Come to think of it, sino ba ang crowd favourite at expected to win sa Miss Venezuela. GB has a liking for Portuguesa, but what about the online voters?

:bow:

[speedofreak]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Guess who...
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/casting_missvzla/images/pagina5/5cm6.jpg

eva my love, my honeypie, my baby, my sweetheart................

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sarap siguro maging girlfriend ng babaeng ito!!!!!!!!!!!!1

SHIYET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

uhm, paging the thread's experts and elders.......

wala pa rin developments sa request ko.......

please......

94, 99, 2000, 2001 miss universe vhs tapes......

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Well napapansin ko si Nueva Esparta ang madikit kay Osmel... lagi silang magkadikit nung cocktails during the Miss Colgate Sonrisa contest last month. It has long been a trend na whoever is "madikit" and close kay Osmel wins... Osmel is known to have top favorites every year... Let's just wait and see... :up:

Kahit na hindi natin fave ang manalo sa Miss Venezuela, sure ball assured na sila of at least a slot in the Top 5... Trust me... :)

speedofreak: I have MU99... Ire-record ko muna. :)

[Musique]

Successful Countries at Miss Asia-Pacific

PHILIPPINES - 4
AUSTRALIA - 3
THAILAND - 3
INDIA - 3
TURKEY - 2
ISRAEL - 2
KOREA - 2
COSTA RICA - 2
PERU - 2
MALAYSIA - 1
TAIWAN - 1
GUAM - 1
PAPUA NEW GUINEA - 1
SINGAPORE - 1
INDONESIA - 1
SRI LANKA - 1
NEW ZEALAND - 1
PANAMA - 1
COLOMBIA - 1


:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: I'm not really surprised that we're on top... :glee:

[Lara_D]

The Miss Photogenic internet voting first started back in 1996. And they haven't looked back since. To think for the first two years of internet voting, it was the Philippines who bagged the title. We can't disregard the notion that the Pinoy had a way of making this a reality. You know naman how obsessed people here can get when it comes to pageants. It's a good thing that the Miss U decided to choose the Top 10 gils with the most number of votes, because if they left it to the hands of the internet voting public, maybe we would see the same countries getting the award year after year. How about the other deserving girls whose country's population doesn't have much internet access? Unfair diba?

Originally posted by Musique



Internet voting na ba uli at that time? I thought na binalik lang yon nung 2001.

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

The internet voting for the Photogenic Award in Miss Universe commenced in 1996, when the pageant's official website was launched. It contined until the next year.

In 1998, public voting was stopped. It was the members of the local and international press (covering the pageant) that selected the Top 10 delegates whom they believed were the most photogenic from the crop of beauties. From these 10, they deliberated on who eventually gets to bag the Photogenic Award itself. For 1998, it was the Slovak Republic's Vladimira Hrenovcikova who was voted most photogenic. This trend went on until 2000.

Finally in 2001, the public was again allowed to vote for their top choice for the Photogenic Award. The Top 10 were again compiled, then the press got to deliberate once again who the eventual winner was.

[Lara_D]

Right now we can only assume, because we cannot wholly rely on the pictures taken from Miss Sonrisa. Pictures lang yun, maybe it was just coincidence na they were just together when the photographer decided to take pictures. Yeah Osmel tends to have favorites every year, but it doesn't mean his favorite would always get the crown. Sure it worked for Cynthia and Adreina, but it wasn't exactly the same for Eva. Eva wasn't his favorite. In fact, in the past few years the presumed favorites of Osmel's have not won the crown...Christina Dieckmann, Veronica Schneider, Consuelo Adler to name three...and of course no one's jaw dropped more than Osmel's when Alicia took Miss Universe. Certainly Osmel influences the process but it's a stretch to say he rigs every pageant.

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Musique: Well napapansin ko si Nueva Esparta ang madikit kay Osmel... lagi silang magkadikit nung cocktails during the Miss Colgate Sonrisa contest last month. It has long been a trend na whoever is "madikit" and close kay Osmel wins... Osmel is known to have top favorites every year... Let's just wait and see... :up:

Kahit na hindi natin fave ang manalo sa Miss Venezuela, sure ball assured na sila of at least a slot in the Top 5... Trust me... :)

speedofreak: I have MU99... Ire-record ko muna. :)

[JENSIE_G]

The internet voting for the Photogenic Award in Miss Universe commenced in 1996, when the pageant's official website was launched. It contined until the next year.

In 1998, public voting was stopped. It was the members of the local and international press (covering the pageant) that selected the Top 10 delegates whom they believed were the most photogenic from the crop of beauties. From these 10, they deliberated on who eventually gets to bag the Photogenic Award itself. For 1998, it was the Slovak Republic's Vladimira Hrenovcikova who was voted most photogenic. This trend went on until 2000.

Finally in 2001, the public was again allowed to vote for their top choice for the Photogenic Award. The Top 10 were again compiled, then the press got to deliberate once again who the eventual winner was.

[JENSIE_G]

Ang binoto namin ni Lara_D for the Miss Universe 2002 Photogenic Award...

Miss Cayman Islands Shannon McLean
http://www.caymannetnews.com/Archive/Archive%20Articles/April%202002/Issue%20180/Images/Miss%20cayman.jpg

:)

[Lara_D]

I don't think Venezuela would do a Panama/Puerto Rico, sure our bet might not win but I don't underestimate Osmel's capabilities. The girl who will be wearing the VENEZUELA sash in Panama would definitely be a huge favorite like every year. His girls never cease to amaze me.

Jensie,
Regarding the Miss Photogenic, in 1999 the public was allowed to vote. I remember I was torn between France and Mirriam, but I voted for Mirriam. I also remember that after the voting, the MU site posted the Top 10 girls with the most number of votes. And they said that the press photographers would pick the winner among the ten. The girls I remember that were on the list were, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, France, Australia was also there ata, yung iba I can't remember na.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Ah oo nga noh. I also voted for Miriam. Ano ba yan... Me and my rusty memory again... :hiya: So nung 1998 lang pala na-stop yung public voting...

I agree with your comment on Osmel and his queens... By now Venezuela has proven itself to be the pageant super power of all super powers in Miss Universe. I trust Osmel too. :up:

[Lara_D]

I think Venezuela is the only pageant super power. They send girls that are close to perfection. Though sa 80's retro make up lang sila sablay, but the Miss U make up artists has a way of changing that. India hindi na eh, after seeing Neha in her thunder thighs (pata galore), sure they reach the top 10, but most of the time they just end up there. Unlike Osmel, he would not leave any stone unturned. Look at Femina, they forgot about Neha's figure. Maybe they focused too much on the mental, question and answer part, thinking too hard of difficult/politically correct/pageant patty questions, but at the end Miss U decided to ask the simplest of questions. Femina over did it.

Unlike Venezuela, thanks to Osmel's magic, they would always end up a notch higher than India. To think for so many years the lowest rank a Venezolana would reach is the Top 5/6.

While and USA, well, after 2 years, out of the top 10 uli. Sira na ang record nila. They are like some countries now, in some years pasok, in some years hindi- take Colombia and Puerto Rico for instance.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Very well said! :handsdown: :handsdown: :handsdown:

The very last time Venezuela was left out in the Top 10 was way back in 1990 pa... Osmel surely knows his game...

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

A "Day After" shot of Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 Carla Tricoli...
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020914/carla.jpg

The 20-year old lass from Vieques stands 5 feet 7 inches and weighs 112 lbs. She's the youngest of three siblings.

Just like Sylvie Tellier when she was crowned Miss France 2002, Carla is facing a lot of criticisms from all directions due to her unimpressive height measurement.

[fidèle]

I miss this trio!

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/2000/indi-07.jpg
Lara Dutta

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/2000/spa-07.jpg
Helen Lindes Griffith

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/2000/vene-07.jpg
Claudia Moreno

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/2000/00-t3.jpg
The siblings of Aphrodite! :laugh:

[suplad0]

kung sila ay siblings ni aphrodite... sina evelina and eva naman ang siblings ni VENUS, post naman yung pix nilang dalawa i include na rin ninyo si denise... the best year yata ang 2001 batch what do you think guys


Originally posted by fidèle
I miss this trio!

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/2000/indi-07.jpg
Lara Dutta

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/2000/spa-07.jpg
Helen Lindes Griffith

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/2000/vene-07.jpg
Claudia Moreno

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/2000/00-t3.jpg
The siblings of Aphrodite! :laugh: :)

[JENSIE_G]

suplad0: Ei bro! :wave: May pinost akong pic ni Denise and Evelina sa page before this page ah... :D

Eto... :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant730/pageant730_image2.jpg

[fidèle]

Originally posted by suplad0
kung sila ay siblings ni aphrodite... sina evelina and eva naman ang siblings ni VENUS, post naman yung pix nilang dalawa i include na rin ninyo si denise... the best year yata ang 2001 batch what do you think guys

:) I don't think it was the best year in MU History just because Eva Ekvall, Evelina Papantoniou, and Denise Quiñones were up there! These girls were just too good for that year! Production-wise, it was one of the worst. :down:

[JENSIE_G]

fidèle: Yeah I agree... Production-wise walang-wala yung MU2001 sa MU99... For me, MU99 pa rin ang best... Alive na alive ang production. :up:

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidèle: Yeah I agree... Production-wise walang-wala yung MU2001 sa MU99... For me, MU99 pa rin ang best... Alive na alive ang production. :up: I agree! Napaka-festive nung mood! I remember getting goosebumps after each commercial! :glee: Impressive talaga! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

fidèle: Yupyup! :)

[Lara_D]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/zhuoling/zhuoling_image1.jpg

I was channel surfing when I stumbled upon Channel News Asia, they were about to interview Zhuo Ling, Miss China Universe 2002. It was 30 mins long. She was really beautiful, she was wearing no make up and her hair was down. I cannot remember all of it but here is what I recall:

*During the introduction of the show, she was shown in a HK event. And the narrator was saying about how the Chinese Press shunned and even mocked her upon winning second runner up. In short she recieved a lot of criticism from both the government and the press (we already know that).
*She was asked so many interesting questions, but the problem is she really had a hard time expressing her thoughts in English (San Juan deja yu), I had a hard time understanding her. But nevertheless, in her level, she was really expressive and sha has substance.
*She was telling the host that she has been experiencing a lot of diversities after her Miss Universe stint, and there was even a rumor that she was the only candidate the vied for Miss UNiverse China. Of course that's not true.
*It was her dad who helped her all this time, especially during her preparations for San Juan. And she feels proud of herself regarding her achievements in San Juan, despite the fact that she did not recieve help from anyone. No ala-osmel to attend to her so to speak.
*She is very wiilling to help the next Miss China and because of her placing a lot of Chinese girls are inspired to be the next Miss China. She was even praised because she was able to speak her mind out despite the odds surrounding her. A rarity among Chinese women today.

Comments:
I just don't get the fact why a lot of Chinese people say that she was undeserving to represent China. She's very beautiful inside and out. And I think she will really go far compared to Bing Li. Unlike Zhuo Ling, after her Miss World stint, we never knew what happened to her after. And we really weren't able to acces what kind of person she is, because we only see her speak in rare occasions lang. Unlike Zhuo Ling, we are beginning to see her quite often because of the news surrounding her. We've seen her speak her mind out and we see her how she faces her detractors. Zhuo Ling will be a pioneer in beauty pageants in China, though she did not win, she is still considered the Sushmita Sen of China- this would be a start of another Beauty Pageant power house?

[Lara_D]

Forgot to add, ang laki ng pinayat niya.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Sa Sky Cable lang ata yung Channel News Asia eh... Coz after I got your text I switched on the TV agad and went channel-surfing. Hindi ko nakita yan... :mecry:

Anyways, thanks for sharing these here. :)

Yeah, I'm happy with the post-Miss Universe 2002 exposure that Zhuo is getting... Bing Li never got this type of exposure after Miss World 2001... I wonder why... :confusing:

You're right... Who knows? Maybe China will be next Asian pageant power after India... ??? :D

[Lara_D]

Need I say more? :eek:
http://www.primerahora.com/galerias/miss_universe/fotos/7.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://www.primerahora.com/galerias/miss_universe/fotos/1.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/galerias/miss_universe/fotos/8.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/galerias/miss_universe/fotos/9.jpg

[Lara_D]

Miss Curacao Ayanette Statia will compete in Miss World.
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/main/xc.jpg

[jj9527]

Maritza is based in Mexico. She married someone who used to be one of Mexico's top (Davis Cup level) tennis players.

She has children--one of them is being pushed to join either Miss Venezuela or Miss Mexico but her daughter isnt too interested.

I watched an interview of Maritza when I was vacationing in El Paso, Texas---which has access to Mexican TV since the city of Juarez is just a river away from El Paso.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Thanks for the pics! :wave:

jj9527: Thanks for the info bro! :up: Kaya naman pala... :)

[Lara_D]

Picture of Zhuo Ling during her interview in Channel News Asia

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/zhou01/zhou01_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/zhou01/zhou01_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/zhou01/zhou01_image3.jpg

[fidèle]

http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020914reina_mm.jpg
Are we seeing a newly designed Santacruzan tiara here?! :down:

http://www.reyrivasonline.8k.com/misspr02.jpg
Last year's crown was so much classier! *okay*

[fidèle]

A TRIBUTE TO BRENDA LIZ LOPEZ! :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex10/fidelepex10_image2.jpg
In 1997, Brenda Liz Lopez was one step away from representing Puerto Rico in the Miss Universe Pageant, she finished 1st runner up to Ana Rosa Brito.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex11/fidelepex11_image2.jpg
In 1999, her dream came true when she entered the pageant for the second time and won the title. The night Brenda (center) was crowned. Miss Universe 1998, Wendy Fitzwilliam (left) and Myredis Peguero, First Runner up, from Isabela.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex11/fidelepex11_image3.jpg
Brenda in one of her glamour shots shortly before MU.

Competing at Miss Universe...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex10/fidelepex10_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex9/fidelepex9_image3.jpg
Brenda in Evening Gown and Swimsuit Preliminary Competitions.
She represented Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe Pageant, May 1999. The competition took place in Trinidad & Tobago. Brenda was chosen eigth runner up. That year, the first runner up was Philippines, Miriam Quimbao. The winner was Botswana's Mpule Kwelagobe.

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/99/Puerto.jpg
Brenda Lopez won the Miss Photogenic Award that year in Trinidad & Tobago.

Brenda Liz After Miss Universe...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex10/fidelepex10_image1.jpg
Brenda remains in Puerto Rico's entertainment industry. Since 1999 she has hosted many activities on TV and outside of it.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex11/fidelepex11_image1.jpg
In 2000, she co-starred with actor Osvaldo Rios in the Puerto Rican version of Beauty and the Beast. In 2001 she was seen in a Sears TV campaign. She also owns her modeling acedemy. In March 2002 she appeared in a local film "Mas Alla del Limite" aired in P.R. by Telemundo.

http://www.veavea.com/_images/1706/isis.casalduc.1706.jpg
Brenda (far left) with Zoribel Fonalledas, Isis Casalduc, and Johanna Treviño.

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
The internet voting for the Photogenic Award in Miss Universe commenced in 1996, when the pageant's official website was launched. It contined until the next year.

In 1998, public voting was stopped. It was the members of the local and international press (covering the pageant) that selected the Top 10 delegates whom they believed were the most photogenic from the crop of beauties. From these 10, they deliberated on who eventually gets to bag the Photogenic Award itself. For 1998, it was the Slovak Republic's Vladimira Hrenovcikova who was voted most photogenic. This trend went on until 2000.

Finally in 2001, the public was again allowed to vote for their top choice for the Photogenic Award. The Top 10 were again compiled, then the press got to deliberate once again who the eventual winner was.

This is what I know of.

:bow:

[Musique]

Miss San Juan has declined to represent PR in Miss Earth.

:bow:

[standingstill]

Hello to everyone who frequents this forum! :wave: :wave:

Originally posted by Lara_D
The Miss Photogenic internet voting first started back in 1996. And they haven't looked back since. To think for the first two years of internet voting, it was the Philippines who bagged the title. We can't disregard the notion that the Pinoy had a way of making this a reality. You know naman how obsessed people here can get when it comes to pageants. It's a good thing that the Miss U decided to choose the Top 10 gils with the most number of votes, because if they left it to the hands of the internet voting public, maybe we would see the same countries getting the award year after year. How about the other deserving girls whose country's population doesn't have much internet access? Unfair diba?



I agree, it's unfair. But, since it didn't say in the website in 2001 and 2002 that the winner will be chosen from a top 10 from voting, we can't really assume that the trend did go on. Because if they did continue, we should have some word of it or they should have shown us the top 10. And since Miss Universe methods in any pageant always leaks (like the way the top ten semis are chosen or the fact that individual judges scores are not gonna be shown), I think that if Miss Photogenic was to be decided upon again by the press photographers, it will be shown and people will know the pre-top 10 (like in 1999). We should stop assuming unless we are an insider for Miss Universe. No one has the monopoly of knowledge here.

[standingstill]

Originally posted by Musique
Miss San Juan has declined to represent PR in Miss Earth.

:bow:

I think she will compete again in Miss PR Universe at some time. You are not allowed to compete again in MPRU if you have competed in an International competition, kasi.

But I think she should have accepted it and whole-heartedly accept her 1st RU finish. That's how a true woman should act!

[standingstill]

Originally posted by jj9527
Maritza is based in Mexico. She married someone who used to be one of Mexico's top (Davis Cup level) tennis players.

She has children--one of them is being pushed to join either Miss Venezuela or Miss Mexico but her daughter isnt too interested.

I watched an interview of Maritza when I was vacationing in El Paso, Texas---which has access to Mexican TV since the city of Juarez is just a river away from El Paso.

She's the one who looks like that Melrose Place star (Marcia Cross), right?

[Lara_D]

Thank you for the correction


Originally posted by standingstill
Hello to everyone who frequents this forum! :wave: :wave:



I agree, it's unfair. But, since it didn't say in the website in 2001 and 2002 that the winner will be chosen from a top 10 from voting, we can't really assume that the trend did go on. Because if they did continue, we should have some word of it or they should have shown us the top 10. And since Miss Universe methods in any pageant always leaks (like the way the top ten semis are chosen or the fact that individual judges scores are not gonna be shown), I think that if Miss Photogenic was to be decided upon again by the press photographers, it will be shown and people will know the pre-top 10 (like in 1999). We should stop assuming unless we are an insider for Miss Universe. No one has the monopoly of knowledge here.

[Lara_D]

Lara Dutta has a new movie
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/zhuoling/zhuoling_image2.jpg

[Lara_D]

Who will represent the Land of Chocolates?
http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/images/galerie_01/9.jpg
Miss Switzerland 2002

There's still no announcement of the winner but here is another shot of the candidates taken frm the French website of Miss Switzerland.

Emilie Boiron
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/boiron.jpg

Racha Fajjari
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/fajjari.jpg

Debbie Fowler
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/fowler.jpg

Eleonor Heiz
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/heizl.jpg

Frieda Hodel
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/hodel.jpg

Sylvie Kempa
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/kempa.jpg

Sarah Nünlist
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/nunlist.jpg

Claudia Oehler
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/oehler.jpg

[Lara_D]

Claudia Perrone
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/perrone.jpg

Gabi Rölli
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/rolli.jpg

Gordana Simunovic
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/simunovic.jpg

Ramona Stöckli
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/stockli.jpg

Pamela Trincado
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/trincado.jpg

Nathalie Turin
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/turin.jpg

Nadine Vinzens
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/vinzens.jpg

Ronja Zink
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/zink.jpg

[cathybee]

I wonder how these Indian beauty queens act? Any feedback?!? Baka kase parang local beauty queens lang natin na talagang badddd big time sa acting :rolleyes:

About Ms China Universe....

I really don't get it either. Pero ang alam ko, they don't respect nor give importance YET to beauty pageants...parang I can't recall them having any beauty pageants at all. The girls there either aspired to be a model or a cultural dancer. Basta parang more on arts sake *** importance nila. They don't see beauty pageant as an art but as a commercial venture eh. It's kind of complicated because they won't be hosting the Olympics if they don't see the commercial value that this can bring to the country. :confusing:

[Musique]

I hope Switzerland choses a beautiful delegate!!! It's been quite a while since a Swiss woman has entered the semis.

Regardign Indian beauty queens, how likely do beauty queens move into showbiz? I mean, do all queens eventually go to the acting business? or those winning a title give you like an acting contract?

regarding china,
i wish they would open more to globalization and participate in international events more. with the olympics 2008 in their country, they should see this as an opportunity given to them to be more involved. actually, china has been involved in more political matters na ata nowadays, di lang talaga masyado sa beauty pageant scene. well, china has a lot of beautiful women, they should be proud of them and their achievements.

:bow:

[Musique]

Miss Earth 2002 is off to its informal start with the arrival of Catharina Svensson, Miss Earth 2001 from Denmark, late Sunday night, September 15. This early, activities have already been lined for Catharina, among which is the Miss Philippines fashion show at the Robinson’s Galleria on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. This is your chance to see Miss Earth 2001 up close. Her fans in Cebu will also have the chance to see her as she flies to Cebu the next day, Thursday, September 19, 2002.

:bow:

[Lara_D]

The Swiss have a new queen. The new Miss Switzerland
"Die neue Miss Schweiz heisst Nadine Vinzens."
http://www.tsr.ch/events/miss_suisse_2002/img/vinzens.jpg
http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/images/nadine_vinzens.jpg
No regrets, she's very beautiful. But her height is 1.69 so she's kinda short.

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2003 UPDATE :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant671/pageant671_image2.jpg

So far, there are already 17 delegates for Panama...

ARUBA Malayka Rasmijn
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Bethsaida Smith
COOK ISLANDS Donna Tuara
CYPRUS Ivi Lazarou
CZECH REPUBLIC Katerina Smrzova
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Amelia Vega Polanco
EGYPT Horreya Farghally
INDONESIA Melanie Putria Dewita Sari
ITALY Silvia Ceccon
JAMAICA Violet Chang*
KOREA Na Na Geum
MEXICO Marisol Gonzales Casas
NAMIBIA Ndapewa Alfons
PANAMA Stephanie de Roux
PUERTO RICO Carla Tricoli Rodriguez
RUSSIA Svetlana Korolyova
SWITZERLAND Nadine Vinzens

*Violet Chang was 1st RU during the Miss Jamaica Universe 2002 pageant. She was 26 during the pageant last March. It cannot be determined as of the moment if she will be indeed sent to Panama next year for Miss Universe 2003. She would be 27 by then...

[JENSIE_G]

ANNOUNCEMENTS :)

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

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]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

19-year old Nadine Vinzens of Grosin was crowned Miss Schweiz Wahl 2003 last night.

She will represent Switzerland in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year in Panama.

Nadine stands 5 feet 7 inches...
http://www.webdo.ch/illustre/2002/28/images/02_28_pof_1_5.jpg

The last time Switzerland made it in Miss Universe was in 1994, when Patricia Faessler made it to the Top 10 right here in Manila.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant731/pageant731_image1.jpg
Pic from Lara_D's personal collection. :up:

Let's all see how Nadine will do come May next year. :up:

[JENSIE_G]

More shots of Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2002 Marisol Casas... :up:

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant731/pageant731_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant731/pageant731_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant732/pageant732_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant732/pageant732_image2.jpg

:handsdown:

[Musique]

If Miss International is Sept 30 and Miss Venezuela is Sept 20, don't you think na medyo huli na ang pagdating ng Miss Venezuela sa Japan. Oh well, it's not like super daming events ng Miss International. And prepared na rin naman kahit sinong Venezuelan ang ipadala.

:bow:

[Musique]

I like the pictures of Miss Mexico where her cheek bones are not prominent. She doesn't looked chubby in those.

:bow:

[Musique]

Wow! There are 107 countries expected to participate in Miss World!!! :handsdown:


:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Found this at the Miss Mexico Everywhere MB... :)

A peak into Miss Monagas Solsireth Herrera's evening gown for the Miss Venezuela 2002 pageant on September 20...

It was designed by couturier Gustavo Monagas...
http://www.modaweb.com/monagas/imagen/ilustracion.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: From what I know, all of the MV2002 candidates have been housed in La Quinta as early as August as soon as the castings have been completed. Everyday they are made to visit the gym and pasarela classes... Saka with their diet and speech classes, I don't think the Venezuelan representative for Miss International 2002 would have a hard time preparing in a matter of 10 days after her coronation. :up:

Yeah, Marisol is so stunning! Maintain lang niya yang ganyang look until May and she'll be fine. ;)

[JENSIE_G]

MEXICAN NATIONAL COSTUME :)

A small but clearer shot of the national costume Marisol Casas will be wearing in Panama... :up:

Ang ganda pala eh... Hindi lang nabigyan ng justice sa previous shots kasi malabo... But here, it looks damn good! :handsdown:
http://www.el-universal.com.mx/web_img/fotogaleria/08belleza01.jpg

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Musique: From what I know, all of the MV2002 candidates have been housed in La Quinta as early as August as soon as the castings have been completed. Everyday they are made to visit the gym and pasarela classes... Saka with their diet and speech classes, I don't think the Venezuelan representative for Miss International 2002 would have a hard time preparing in a matter of 10 days after her coronation. :up:


Dapat ganito rin ang gawin sa Pinas. Para prepared na kahit sino man ang manalo.

:bow:

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by Musique



Internet voting na ba uli at that time? I thought na binalik lang yon nung 2001.

:bow:

I was watching the 1999 pageant again, andf host Jack Wagner mentioned that the 1999 Photogenic Award was voted by members of the public on the internet and the press. So, 1999 the internet voting was back, and was again absent in 2000 and back by 2001.

[power_blossom]

Akala ko ba Jensie_G, hindi itong costume ang gagamitin?http://www.el-universal.com.mx/web_img/fotogaleria/08belleza01.jpg at yung isa na pinost mo?

[Lara_D]

The coronation shot of the new Miss Switzerland
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/zhuoling/zhuoling_image3.jpg

[Lara_D]

We got the costume information from Globalbeauties. It seems GB labelled the costume wrongly, the right costume but they labelled the wrong state.

Originally posted by power_blossom
Akala ko ba Jensie_G, hindi itong costume ang gagamitin?http://www.el-universal.com.mx/web_img/fotogaleria/08belleza01.jpg at yung isa na pinost mo?

[Lara_D]

I know last year Miss Tachira, Aura Zambrano prepared for Miss International in less than 10 days. Two days lang ata ang pagitan after Miss Venezuela she needed to travel na to Japan. And besides, to Osmel, preparation for Miss International is a piece of cake. No need to exert so much effort compared for their MU and MW preparations.

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Musique: From what I know, all of the MV2002 candidates have been housed in La Quinta as early as August as soon as the castings have been completed. Everyday they are made to visit the gym and pasarela classes... Saka with their diet and speech classes, I don't think the Venezuelan representative for Miss International 2002 would have a hard time preparing in a matter of 10 days after her coronation. :up:

Yeah, Marisol is so stunning! Maintain lang niya yang ganyang look until May and she'll be fine. ;)

[Lara_D]

More Miss Venezuela swimsuit pics

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/bolivar/bolivar_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/bolivar/bolivar_image2.jpg

[Lara_D]

Recent shots of Miss Venezuela candidates:
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/em.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/em3.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/em1.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/em6.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/em5.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/em7.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/em12.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/em14.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/pagina2/2em3.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/pagina2/2em8.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/pagina2/2em7.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/pagina2/2em14.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/pagina3/3em5.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/pagina3/3em2.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/pagina3/3em13.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/pagina3/3em7.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/pagina3/3em9.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/ebel_misses/images/pagina3/3em11.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Onga eh. Sana ganyan din nga yung sistema ni Madame Araneta. :up:

power_blossom: Sorry... You got the right pic, but the wrong caption dati. Nagkamali ang Global Beauties. (So what else is new, huh?) :mad:

power(bubbles): Thanks for clarifying that. :up:

Lara_D: Miss Schweiz Wahl is so stunning!!!! Pero's she's short... :(

[JENSIE_G]

ANNOUNCEMENT

Stay tuned for the official announcement of the coronation date for Miss Cayman Islands 2002. The pageant will be held at the Lions Center at the Grand Cayman Island this month.

The winner will represent Cayman Islands in Miss World 2002 and Miss Universe 2003. :)

[power_blossom]

aokie...thanks Lara_D and Jensie_G.

My gawd! Sobrang ganda ng costume nila ha! I am betting that it will be one of the top contenders sa national costume award.

By the way, I went kaninang mga 1:30 sa screening ng MTV FASHIONISTA BEST MODEL OF THE WORLD SEARCH PHILIPPINES and I must say that they really have a tough screening there. It was on the 14th floor ng Hotel Intercon (SkyTop). I didn't go in pero I am sure that power(bubbles) know and perhaps fidele na ang isa sa mga nag-screen is yung guy from pop cola na taga-CSB. I didn't get to finish it coz its getting late. I didnt mind going to arkadia in malate for BODYSHOTS kasi wala namang international competition na lalabanan sila unlike FASHIONISTA BEST MODEL OF THE WORLD SEARCH.

By the way, fyi lang: LAST YEAR'S FEMALE CANDIDATE, MARJORIE "2TAY" MARISTELA GRABBED THE BEST CATWALK AWARD IN TURKEY.

[JENSIE_G]

power_blossom: Hi there! :wave: Thanks for sharing your experience kanina sa screening! :)

BTW, would know who won sa grand finals of Body Shots 2002? :confusing:

Last year's winners where Lauren Novero and Michelle Shulte, noh? :)

[fidèle]

Originally posted by power_blossom


By the way, I went kaninang mga 1:30 sa screening ng MTV FASHIONISTA BEST MODEL OF THE WORLD SEARCH PHILIPPINES and I must say that they really have a tough screening there. It was on the 14th floor ng Hotel Intercon (SkyTop). I didn't go in pero I am sure that power(bubbles) know and perhaps fidele na ang isa sa mga nag-screen is yung guy from pop cola na taga-CSB. I didn't get to finish it coz its getting late. I didnt mind going to arkadia in malate for BODYSHOTS kasi wala namang international competition na lalabanan sila unlike FASHIONISTA BEST MODEL OF THE WORLD SEARCH. I don't like the guy from Pop Cola commercial. Masyado syang feeling! Duh! :rolleyes:

By the way, fyi lang: LAST YEAR'S FEMALE CANDIDATE, MARJORIE "2TAY" MARISTELA GRABBED THE BEST CATWALK AWARD IN TURKEY. Yeah, we know! :)

[fidèle]

"Pula, Mpule!"

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex12/fidelepex12_image1.jpg

"Pula" is Setswana for congratulations, and we congratulate Mpule Kwelagobe, Miss Universe 1999, for being such a wonderful representative of the Universe.

[Lara_D]

http://www.missteenusa.com/images/home-head2002.gif
Is anyone here watching Miss Teen USA right now? Before the Top 10 fashion walk when the other 41 non-finalists where up on stage has anyone seen Miss Virginia's facial expression? She was trying to hold back the tears. Clearly she's upset.

So far my overall reaction with Miss Teen USA is that, the girls are so perky. Saka the show is so informal, compared to Miss Universe and Miss USA. A relaxed atmosphere.

[fidèle]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Is anyone here watching Miss Teen USA right now? Before the Top 10 fashion walk when the other 41 non-finalists where up on stage has anyone seen Miss Virginia's facial expression? She was trying to hold back the tears. Clearly she's upset. Yup! I saw that! And shortly before the 10th semi-finalist was to be announced, the camera kept on going Miss Teen Virginia's way! She was very tensed, kitang kita sa TV eh! I also saw a lot of girls crossing their fingers!

So far my overall reaction with Miss Teen USA is that, the girls are so perky. Saka the show is so informal, compared to Miss Universe and Miss USA. A relaxed atmosphere. Yeah, ok lang naman!

[Lara_D]

The Evening Gown competition was kinda boring. The music was lousy. Miss Georgia really looks like she's competing for Miss USA.

But the Vanessa was really lovely.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missteenusa22/missteenusa22_image1.jpg

[Lara_D]

Claudia Moreno
http://www.femino.com/c/im/gal/gal_297_id_790.jpg

[Lara_D]

Veruska Ramirez, Miss Venezuela 1997
http://www.femino.com/c/im/gal/gal_297_id_801.jpg
http://www.femino.com/c/im/gal/gal_297_id_793.jpg
http://www.femino.com/c/im/gal/gal_297_id_811.jpg
http://www.femino.com/c/im/gal/gal_345_id_928.jpg

[Lara_D]

Martina Thorogood, Miss Venezuela 1999
http://www.femino.com/c/im/gal/gal_297_id_814.jpg
http://www.femino.com/c/im/gal/gal_297_id_815.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Just finished watching and recording Miss Teen USA 2002... Here are my thoughts... :rolleyes:

GOOD SIDE :up:
-awesome song used during the Opening Number (Parade of States), Announcement of the Top 10 and Jalate Bluepoint Swimsuit competition!
-colorful stage!!!! Yipee!
-colorful Jalate Bluepoint swimsuits!
-Wisconsin was just adorable and lovely!
-Same goes to California...
-Great catwalk skills by Georgia...

BAD SIDE :down:
-super duper lousy evening competition and song! bleccch!
-lousy and annoying rollerbladers during the evening gown competition... duhh!
-California's oh-so tight gown literally "flattened" her boobies...
-absence of Oxana and Shauntay... during the 90's, the MU and MUSA titleholders were present...
-California's "If I was" wrong grammar usage... dapat "If I were..."

FUNNY SIDE :lol: :laugh:
-my gosh... this has got to be the very first time I've ever seen an outgoing and reigning queen work as an announcer... how tacky... cost-cutting galore ang MUO!
-those scooters with the matching smoke effects were hilarious!
-loved those shades! reminded me of the MU96 swimsuit competition!
-South Carolina's childish reaction when she accepted the Congeniality Award...
-they adapted the "Favorites" gimmick of MU2002...
-I believe it's my 1st time ever to see a sounds system be part of the winner's prizes!

Lara_D: Yeah! I noticed Virginia's reactions before and after the announcement of the Top 10... Poor girl... There's still Miss USA pa naman eh... You go girl! :D

[shnicky]

Hi there people!
Long time no post na ako grabe, tagal na... :)

Kumusta na? Malapit na Miss International at Miss World...
Good Luck sa mga kandidata natin!

Eto si Ms. Aishwarya Rai (TAma ba yung spelling ko?)
Eniweiyz..
Nakakatawa lang... :)
http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Specials/2000/Images/lotsoice.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Sayang siya talaga... :mecry: :bigcry:

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant732/pageant732_image3.jpg

May Miss USA pa naman eh... *sigh* :depressed2:

[JENSIE_G]

shnicky: Hi there! :wave: Wassup? Long time no see ah! :D

Thanks for droppin' by! :up: Thanks din for Ash's pic! :wink:

Onga eh. Malapit na MI and MW eh... Excited na me... :bounce:

[shnicky]

Good Luck na lang sa bagong Miss Mexico Universe at sa Miss Puerto Rico next year! :)

http://www.sinrollos.com/FitToWindow.asp?idfoto=220976&idalbum=8667&pisado=1&ancho=1024&alto=768

http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/VIEQUESUNIVSHOOTING1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

The reason why Karen Agustin's La Quinta training didn't push through last April... :ahh:

Osmel's beauty queen boot camp La Quinta Miss Venezuela, located in El Rosal in Caracas, underwent a major renovation... And here is the finished product! :bounce:

http://www.el-nacional.com/revistas/todoendomingo/imagenes/miss_154_01.jpghttp://www.el-nacional.com/revistas/todoendomingo/imagenes/miss_154_03.jpghttp://www.el-nacional.com/revistas/todoendomingo/imagenes/miss_154_04.jpghttp://www.el-nacional.com/revistas/todoendomingo/imagenes/miss_154_02.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Just wanna share these pics... :)

http://www.missusa.com/missusa/year-picts/gen_art_4.jpg http://www.missusa.com/missusa/year-picts/nyla1.jpg

[Lara_D]

New pictures of Oxana

Beautiful Oxana Fedorova, Miss Universe 2002, came back to the place where her life changed, Puerto Rico. Most recognized local designers dressed Oxana for a newspaper (El Nuevo Día) photo shoot at the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico's Art Museum). She's described by the press as an exquisite masterpiece.

http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020915universo5_ag.jpg
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020915universo_ag.jpg
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020915universo2_ag.jpg
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020915universo3_ag.jpg
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020915universo4_ag.jpg

[Lara_D]

Beautiful Miss Switzerland says she will boycott Miss World. See you in Panama nalang. The Swiss crown is rather classy.
http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/miss02.jpg
http://www.miss-suisse.ch/2002/galerie02c.jpg

[Apostle]

Originally posted by fidèle
A TRIBUTE TO BRENDA LIZ LOPEZ! :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex10/fidelepex10_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex9/fidelepex9_image3.jpg
Brenda in Evening Gown and Swimsuit Preliminary Competitions.
She represented Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe Pageant, May 1999. The competition took place in Trinidad & Tobago. Brenda was chosen eigth runner up. That year, the first runner up was Philippines, Miriam Quimbao. The winner was Botswana's Mpule Kwelagobe.



Now wait a minute! She should have worn this gown during the finals! Sheesh!

[Apostle]

Originally posted by Lara_D
The Evening Gown competition was kinda boring. The music was lousy. Miss Georgia really looks like she's competing for Miss USA.

But the Vanessa was really lovely.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missteenusa22/missteenusa22_image1.jpg

They played Chill Out music during that segment since they got a DJ to provide sounds throughout the pageant. Makes sense to me but you're right. It was a bit boring.

[Lara_D]

Beautiful Swiss girls
Mahara McKay Miss Switzerland 2000
http://www.concept.comnet.ch/pict/miss.jpghttp://www.ch020.thinkquest.hostcenter.ch/Bilder/Miss_S1.jpg

Anita Buri, Miss Switzerland 1999
http://www.icra.ch/icra%20_jpg/miss_chp.jpg

Jennifer Ann Gerber, Miss Swtizerland 2001- it was the gown that sealed her fate.
http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/images/galerie_01/miss2001.jpg

[Lara_D]

It did not sound Chill Out to me. hehehe They've could have chosen better sounds. Sa sobrang daming ramp music sa market ba naman eh.

Originally posted by Apostle


They played Chill Out music during that segment since they got a DJ to provide sounds throughout the pageant. Makes sense to me but you're right. It was a bit boring.

[Musique]

Thoughts on Miss Teen USA 2002

-I liked the announcement of the top 10 where the delegates were not stiff and were acting (whether real or not) in suspense.
-It is quite noticable that Vanessa is rather small compared to the other top 10 semis.
-I loved California's hair in the Evening Gown, not pageant patty, but very teen.
-Georgia's gown was amazing!!! :handsdown: But she looks like a delegate competing in Miss USA.
-Vanessa seems so meek at all times. I loved her in the Swimsuits and in the Delegates interview. "Nothing...I have myself, my family and my friends"
-Just before the announcement of the winner, we could see contrasting feelings, Vanessa was in the verge of tears while California was so jolly and bubbly. Right there, anyone could surmise that Vanessa would win.

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Apostle: Yup! It was Chill Out music all right! Bleeccch! :down: They should have gotten songs from Buddha Bar instead just like what they did for Miss Universe! :)

Lara_D: Onga eh! Di ako natutuwa sa sounds nung Evening Gown competition eh... Too boring for an energetic and exciting pageant like Miss Teen USA!

[JENSIE_G]

It is interesting to note that no blonde made it to the Top 3 of the recently-concluded Miss Schweiz Wahl 2003 pageant... Hmmm... :laugh:

Nadine is sooo lovely! :handsdown:
http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/miss02.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Another shot of Miss Schweiz Wahl 2003 Nadine Vinzens... :up:

She strongly reminds me of Diana Noguiera! :D
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant733/pageant733_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

ANNOUNCEMENT

The election of Miss Belgique 2003 will take place on November 29, Thursday, in Brussels.

The winner will represent Belgium in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year in Panama.

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

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

The Miss Liege 2003 pageant will take place on September 20, Friday.

The winner will represent the province in the Miss Belgique 2003 pageant set for November 29 in Brussels.

Here's my bet to win Miss Liege 2003...
Sabrinne Bebronne
AGE: 17 years old

http://www.spa-info.be/miss2002/galeries2003/candidates/images/bebronne-sabrina.jpg

To view the rest of the 19 official candidates, kindly click on the "Election de Finalist Miss Belgique 2003 pour la Province de Liege 2003" official website (http://www.spa-info.be/miss2002/galeries2003/candidates/index.htm). :up:

[xysher]

good day to everyone!!! :)

i didn't expect miss vieques(?) to win. i was really hoping that ms. san juan would win. anyways, the only way to verify is to watch the pageant itself. :)

i watched miss teen usa last night. somehow, if i didn't know that vanessa won i could have been cheering for a different girl. no offense meant but she really did not stand out. maybe it was a close fight. actually, either of the 5 girls in the final five is deserving to win the title. :)

i agree with miss geogia, she knows how to strut her stuff. she glides man!! her modelling stint really shows!

im looking forward for the missvenezuela pageant and i believe that osmel would choose the right girl. and trust me, he knows what he's doing.:)

[JENSIE_G]

xysher: Hi there! :wave:

Vanessa gave a lousy answer during the Final Q&A... In my opinion, it was her simplicity and elegance that made a difference... Ang ganda niya sobra! :up:

I was shocked coz Georgia placed so low... She should've been 2nd RU sana... :)

Yeah, Osmel always picks the right girl... Can't hardly wait for September 20! :bounce:

[Apostle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Vanessa gave a lousy answer during the Final Q&A... In my opinion, it was her simplicity and elegance that made a difference... Ang ganda niya sobra! :up:

If we were to base it on looks, Georgia po ako!
If we were to base it on the answer, Kentucky po ako! (Candid and youthful without being too feminist.)
If we were to base it on aura, Wisconsin talaga!:up:

[JENSIE_G]

Apostle: True true! *okay* I agree!

[cathybee]

I am so happy coz they showed Miss Teen USA in just 2 hours! wow...finally, got to watch a pageant that won't drain me out hehehehe....

My observations are:

1. Vanessa was never a favorite...I never heard her being mentioned as a fave in either gown, swimsuit, or even preliminary Q&A.

2. I think sumabit lang sya sa top 5 because her swimsuit was really low as compared to the four others which have more balanced scores in swimsuit and gown.

3. Finally, she really bagged it with her last Q&A...I think that's what made her win because she's so au naturel. She gave the most plain and simple answer (just like Oxana). ;) Oo nga naman, you're just an ordinary person even if you turned to be a boy so why do something drastic...hehehe...

4. I still don't like Georgia...I think it's the hair color and gum shouting smile!

5. If not for Wisconsin, I like Maryland and California for their spunkiness...si Kentucky, I can't feel her sincerity and I don't know why.

6. Haaayy...wedding gowns galore :)

7. Oi...tuwa ako kay South Carolina...happy girl! Saya nya! :D

8. Yup, Wisconsin is the smallest or shall I say petite but I really like her...so elegant and simple. *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Hi there! :wave: Onga eh. Natuwa din me coz 2 hours exacto inabot yung Miss Teen USA! Parang Miss USA last May! Hehe! Sana ganyan lagi ang RPN 9 noh? :glee:

I agree with your comments! :handsdown:

Onga... ngayon ko lang naalala yung gums ni Georgia tuwing nagsa-smile siya... Hehehe! How observant of you!

Aside from Virginia who was holding back tears, Utah was also very disappointed for not making it. Well sayang din talaga siya.

Didn't you notice how tacky Marissa's location was? She was situated in between the metal bar thing... Sa taas niya si DJ Bryan Pfeiffer... Talaga cost-cutting galore ang MUO! Saan ka ba naman nakakita ng reigning and outgoing queen na ginawang announcer? :mad: Di ba?

Those rollerbladers were really annoying... Arggghh! :bah:

[cathybee]

Parang out of place *** roller blades noh?! Pero feeling ko theme nila e mga Xtreme Sports...kaya nga may roller blades, may bike, may cheerleading stunts, may boards....medyo out of place pero un yata *** theme eh...:)

Feeling ko nga sobrang love ng production *** Virginia at lalo na ang Pennsylvania kase lagi sila *** nakikita ko sa snippets...along with Kentucky, Maryland, and some others who were in top 10. As I recall, limited lang talaga air time ni Wisconsin at tsaka tingnan mo *** cheering team nya...one piece of cartolina paper..while the others are really BIGGGG cheering teams complete with pix and big cardboards! No one could have thought of Wisconsin...I don't even know where it is?!? Im not sure kung may nakasagot na sa tanong ko before kung san ba tong Wisconsin?!?!? If Im not mistaken, second to the last pa nga sya sa list eh! :bungi:

[cathybee]

Btw, I think Georgia has good catwalk skills but she's a really downer when it comes to swimsuit coz I think she has the usual paper thin model body...*** medyo flat side in reminisce of Kate Moss pero mas payat si Kate---reyna na yata ng kapayatan un sa modelling eh..hehehe....

I also saw the Channel News Asia interview and oo nga, wala rin akong maintindihan sa interview ni Miss China pero ang ganda ganda nya talaga...sabi ko na nga ba ginawa sya manikang ewan nung MU pero sans the makeup...:wow: talagang parang china doll na sobrang delicate and refined! *okay* imo, i think she looks better than mw candidate! ;)

[MingTsai]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Another shot of Miss Schweiz Wahl 2003 Nadine Vinzens... :up:

She strongly reminds me of Diana Noguiera! :D
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant733/pageant733_image1.jpg

lovely girl. she has the smile of dayanara torres. siya ang pinakagusto ko, of the 20 or so miss U reps crowned so far.

[Lara_D]

The girl that captured everyone's heart, Miss South Carolina, the whole pageant everytime she gets some airtime, natatawa ako. Especially when she was about to receive the award and during the "delegate's favorite" segment. Just watch her Close Up section in the Miss Teen USA site, matatawa ka na eh. Never in the history of the 3 pageants did I ever saw a girl with her kind of sunny personality, that would you would end up laughing.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missteenusa29/missteenusa29_image1.jpg

[Lara_D]

There's something I've noticed about her during the show, she knows how to project.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missteenusa24/missteenusa24_image2.jpg

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by cathybee
Parang out of place *** roller blades noh?! Pero feeling ko theme nila e mga Xtreme Sports...kaya nga may roller blades, may bike, may cheerleading stunts, may boards....medyo out of place pero un yata *** theme eh...:)

Feeling ko nga sobrang love ng production *** Virginia at lalo na ang Pennsylvania kase lagi sila *** nakikita ko sa snippets...along with Kentucky, Maryland, and some others who were in top 10. As I recall, limited lang talaga air time ni Wisconsin at tsaka tingnan mo *** cheering team nya...one piece of cartolina paper..while the others are really BIGGGG cheering teams complete with pix and big cardboards! No one could have thought of Wisconsin...I don't even know where it is?!? Im not sure kung may nakasagot na sa tanong ko before kung san ba tong Wisconsin?!?!? If Im not mistaken, second to the last pa nga sya sa list eh! :bungi:

Wisconsin is known as the Badger State. It is located in the MidWestern part of the United States bordered by Canada in the North. It's close by Michigan and Minnesota. I forgot the other states which borders Wisconsin.

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Onga eh. Feel nila Xtreme Sports yung theme. Eh hindi naman. Basta kaka-irita... Pero natawa ako nang husto sa scooter nung swimsuit competition! Laugh trip tignan yung mga semi-finalists... There's something with the way they sit... It's a girl thing actually... Hehehe! :naughty:

MingTsai: So far, there are already 17 delegates for Panama. Yeah I agree! Nadine is soooo lovely... I hope she chooses the right gown for MU2003. :up:

Lara_D: Yup, magaling sa projection si Vanessa! Nadala talaga ako sa kanya. Sa Fashion Walk pa lang ay nagustuhan ko na talaga siya... Siya lang ang may pinaka-girly na sinuot nung Fashion Walk. :D

Yeah, I also found South Carolina to be hilarious... Nyehehehe!

power(bubbles): Thanks for the info regarding Wisconsin! I believe Vanessa Semrow is its 1st ever queen! It has never won in Miss USA and Miss America. :wow:

[Musique]

Since the topic is on Wisconsin, can anyone give us a background on how many semifinalists and winners have Wisconsin produced both in Miss USA and Teen USA?

Maybe it was just me pero if live ko napanood yung Teen USA, I would be very surprised to hear 'Wisconsin' in the semis --- not because she does not look pretty (she definitely is!) but because we don't usually hear 'Wisconsin' in the semis. It's like hearing 'Wyoming', 'Montana', 'Delaware'(only in USA), 'Arkansas', 'New Hampshire' or 'Washington'.

*Those states I mentioned were just guesses, I just based it on how I would react upon hearing those states. I'm not saying they don't make it in the semis.*

Compare it naman when you hear 'New York', 'California', 'Texas', 'Louisiana', 'Tennessee', 'Georgia' or 'Kansas'. Parang lagi mo na lang naririnig yung mga states na 'to. Kahit na sabihin mong hindi naman sila that often nag semis, iba pa rin yung dating kapag tinawag states nila.

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: To answer your question, Wisconsin placed only twice in the 20 years of the Miss Teen USA. The 1st was in 1984, when Adrianne Hazelwood made it to the Top 10.

Coincidentally, Adrienne Hazelwood also won the Photogenic Award that year.

The latest is of course this year, when Vanessa Semrow won the crown itself! Patience is virtue! :)

Ako... I really love to see Alaska in action both in Miss USA and Miss Teen USA! :up:

[Lara_D]

Hey Jensie,
Since I dunno when you're going online in MSN again, hope you can email Holly Saito and tell her I received the programme book na. I think it was in her hand writing i saw in the form.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Okies... I'll e-mail her agad! :up:

[Lara_D]

MISS UNIVERSE 2002 TRIVIA:

MISS JAPAN, Mina Chiba's gown was designed exclusively for the Miss Universe competition by Valentino from his 2002 Spring/Summer collection. Kudos again to the organizers of Miss Japan Universe. They really know how to dress their girls. :handsdown:

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/minachiba/minachiba_image1.jpg

[Lara_D]

MISS PORTUGAL, Iva Lamarao's most difficult thing that she overcome was getting over her fear of flying to come to Puerto Rico.

http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/costume/pt.jpg

[Lara_D]

MISS NIGERIA, Chinenye Ochuba has a twin.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/minachiba/minachiba_image2.jpg

[Lara_D]

New pictures from Miss Switzerland
http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/galerie/20.jpg
http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/galerie/13.jpghttp://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/galerie/14.jpg
http://www.missschweiz.ch/2002/images/miss02.jpg

[xysher]

hi peeps!!!!:)

miss switzerland 2002 reminds me of dayanara too. :) i think the swiss grils are one of the most underrated girls in beauty pageants. they are beautiful, i thin1k they just need to work on their projection. :)

3 more days before miss venezuela 2002. what time(manila time) will the pageant be held? and who are the confirmed judges?

i've heard of rumors that whatever happens it is still osmel that has the last say if who would be chosen as miss venezuela. is this true?

[Lara_D]

Technically it will be 4 more days (Philippine time), since Miss Venezuela will take place 6 pm on a Friday night, that will be 6 am Saturday morning. The judges were posted 2 pages back I think. Just can't remember though.

Regarding the Swiss girls, yeah they're beautiful alright, but they manage fumble come May. Sometimes it's the gown like this year's queen, and at times lack of projection, etc.

Originally posted by xysher
hi peeps!!!!:)

miss switzerland 2002 reminds me of dayanara too. :) i think the swiss grils are one of the most underrated girls in beauty pageants. they are beautiful, i thin1k they just need to work on their projection. :)

3 more days before miss venezuela 2002. what time(manila time) will the pageant be held? and who are the confirmed judges?

i've heard of rumors that whatever happens it is still osmel that has the last say if who would be chosen as miss venezuela. is this true?

[MingTsai]

http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/menu/noticias/Agosto02/Foto-08.jpg
miss peninsula goajira

http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/menu/noticias/Agosto02/Foto-09.jpg
miss costa oriental and miss peninsula goajira

they look better here than in their official MV 2002 pics.........

[MingTsai]

my favorite Miss Italy winner, well, till i saw this.

http://www.celebritaonline.com/mendez/mendez3.jpg http://www.celebritaonline.com/mendez/mendez4.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

xysher: Hi there! :wave:

To answer your question, the Miss Venezuela 2002 pageant is on September 20 (Friday) It will begin at 6PM (local Caracas time). It is expected to end around 11PM since it's a 5-hour pageant.

Kaya it'll be on September 21st (Manila local time) 6-11AM. :)

Expect results and pics to be out in the afternoon of that day. :up:

[JENSIE_G]

WINNING ANSWERS 2002 :)

MISS USA
http://www.pageant.com/missusa2002/images/00win2.jpg

Deion Sanders: What do you find most mind-boggling about the opposite sex?

Shauntay Hinton: I find the most mind-boggling about the opposite sex is how they think. One minute, they're hot and on and they're really feeling me... The next thing they're cold and they don't call and I think, "Why aren't you calling me then?" The way you guys think-- that would be the thing that most mind-boggles me, Deion. (laughs)

MISS UNIVERSE
http://www.pageant.com/universe2002/images/00ruswin2a-.jpg

Phil Simms: What makes you blush?

Oxana Fedorova: (laughs) When I say the wrong things.

MISS TEEN USA
http://www.pageant.com/teenusa2002/images/00wis5.jpg

Chris Kirkpatrick: If you were a guy for one day, what would you do?

Vanessa Semrow: If I were a guy for one day, I would go out with my friends, do all the fun things I love to do, enjoy spending time with my family and probably go flirt with the girls.

[Apostle]

ARAGUA Mariangel Ruiz
BOLIVAR Mercedes Gonzales
DEP. FEDERALES Sabrina Salemi
MERIDA Maiti De Sousa
YARACUY Vanessa Fanesi
ZULIA Ana Quintero

I like either YARACUY or DEPENDENCIAS FEDERALES to go to Miss Universe (based on the pics, ha)

What do you think JENSIE_G? Lara? Ming Tsai? Pageant Experts?

[JENSIE_G]

Apostle: Hi there! :wave:

Great choices I must say! Lalu na with Dependencias Federales! :up:

We are posting our Top 10 prediction list for Miss Venezuela 2002 on Friday, September 20. :)

Have you taken the Compatibility Test (www.missvenezuela.com)? Please do. Para you coould find out kung kaninong candidate ka compatible personality-wise. Thanks! :)

[JENSIE_G]

MingTsai: Grabe ginawa ni Denny noh? The same thing goes for Rea Toutounzi and Arianna David... Topless models na rin sila ngayon. :weg: :naughty:

[Lara_D]

I remember the other reason why Miss Universe took out the franchise from Miss Italia, they pose their girls in the nude. Well those pics above is proof for you. Ang sagwa...

[MingTsai]

Originally posted by Apostle
ARAGUA Mariangel Ruiz
BOLIVAR Mercedes Gonzales
DEP. FEDERALES Sabrina Salemi
MERIDA Maiti De Sousa
YARACUY Vanessa Fanesi
ZULIA Ana Quintero

I like either YARACUY or DEPENDENCIAS FEDERALES to go to Miss Universe (based on the pics, ha)

What do you think JENSIE_G? Lara? Ming Tsai? Pageant Experts?

great choices. most of your choices are also on my list. i'm posting my top 10 on friday. :)

[xysher]

i'll be posting my top ten within the week din. :)

to all of us: goodluck sa mga bets natin. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Yeah true! Mashadong liberal yang mga Italiano! Well Europeans in general na rin... :D It's just a matter of doing the craft in good taste... :up:

Yupyup! Sa Friday tayo lahat mag-post ng Top 10 bets natin! Haaay... excited na me... :bounce2:

[JENSIE_G]

Latest shot of Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2002 Marisol Casas... :)

http://www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/images/news/espectaculos/2002/09/72b833abfe59f643b76daa8b93da9ef6.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Pics of Puerto Rico's queens... :)

Miss Puerto Rico Universe Carla Tricoli and Miss Mundo Puerto Rico Cassandra Polo...
http://www.vocero.com/newsimages/n19258.jpg http://www.vocero.com/newsimages/n19265.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

I hope she competes in Miss Viña Chile someday... :)

Christianne Balmelli Fournier- She represented Chile in Miss World 2001.
http://www.aquimodelos.com/media/contenido/publico/magazine/14092002040404/89RN8537.JPG

The Miss Viña Chile pageant selects the Chilean delegate for Miss Universe. It was established in 2001-- with Carolina Gamez Gallardo as its first ever winner.

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2001 MEMORIES :)

Ang ganda talaga ni Eva Ekvall (3rd from left)... Wala akong masabi... The picture is too small yet, litaw pa rin ang beauty niya... :handsdown:
http://www.bubblesnow.net/fashion/missuniverse2001can.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

She looks like Carla Tricoli in this shot... :)

http://www.bubblesnow.net/fashion/missuniverse2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Can I just say na ang ganda niya? :luvluv: :heart:

She reminds me of Larissa Meek...
http://www.bubblesnow.net/fashion/discjulia.gif

[JENSIE_G]

Hi guys! :wave:

Could someone here enlighten me... What's the score behind Elodie Gossuin's SUPER STIFF LEFT ARM during the MU2001 Live Telecast??? :confusing: :wondering: :confused:
http://in.infocus.lycosasia.com/missuniverse/images/71a.jpg

Thanks!

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2001 :)

Here is that super duper rare shot that I've been looking for since last year... :glee:

http://in.infocus.lycosasia.com/missuniverse/images/group.gif

:handsdown:

[JENSIE_G]

LESSON #1 in MISS UNIVERSE :)

Never ever send a super bansot delegate! :no:

Miss Sweden Malin Olsson's "press-released" height measurement was 5'4"... So what more pa pala yung true height measurement niya kapag barefoot siya? :mad:
http://in.infocus.lycosasia.com/missuniverse/images/groupss.GIF

By the way, Miss Ukraine looks like a cast member of Illusione. Nyahahahaha! QUE HORROR! :down: :glee:

[Apostle]

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/Misses/200226/02.jpg
Yaracuy

or

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/Misses/200211/02.jpg
Dep. Federales

[JENSIE_G]

Apostle: Good choices, bro! :up:

Here's a lovely shot of Dependencias Federales...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant733/pageant733_image2.jpg

:loveeyes:

[JENSIE_G]

La lang... *okay*

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant733/pageant733_image3.jpg

[Apostle]

Carolina Gomez Correa, 1st Runner Up MU94
http://www.colnodo.apc.org/aa/img_upload/1f2a0aca6598f4f754874fb21a13a7a3/carolinagomez9.jpg http://www.colnodo.apc.org/aa/img_upload/1f2a0aca6598f4f754874fb21a13a7a3/carolinagomez8.jpg http://www.colnodo.apc.org/aa/img_upload/1f2a0aca6598f4f754874fb21a13a7a3/carolinagomez3.jpg

[Apostle]

http://www.bbpilipinas.com/2002/images/pscrapbook/29b.jpg
Charlene Gonzales, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 94 and Finalist in MU94

[JENSIE_G]

Apostle: Thanks so much for the rare Carolina pics! I strongly believe na if she were to compete in today's MU setting, she'd win it by a landslide na talaga. :D

BTW, dyan ako nakaupo sa badang left side ni Charlene nung Bb. Pilipinas 2002! Just wanted to share! hehe :laugh:

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

Who will succeed Joanna Drozdowska?
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/main/pl.jpg http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/costume/pl.jpg

The coronation of Miss Polonia 2002 is on October 12, 2002, Saturday in Warsaw.

The winner will represent Poland in Miss World 2002 and Miss Universe 2003. (Stay tuned for the official announcement regarding Poland's participation/boycott of Miss World 2002)

Here's my bet to win...
Renata Kamoda
HOMETOWN: Starogard Szczeciñski
http://www.worldofmiss.republika.pl/zdjecia/mp02-zachpom.jpg

To see a listing of the 30 official candidates, kindly click here (http://www.worldofmiss.republika.pl/misspolonia2002-e.htm). :up:

The very last time Poland made it in Miss Universe was in 1989, when Joanna Gapinska finished 4th overall to Holland's Angela Visser in Cancun, Mexico.

:)

[JENSIE_G]

ANNOUNCEMENTS :)

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

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
Miss Polonia 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:

[suplad0]

... sa tindig palang alam mo na na mananalo siya. every inch a winner

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
MISS UNIVERSE 2001 :)

Here is that super duper rare shot that I've been looking for since last year... :glee:

http://in.infocus.lycosasia.com/missuniverse/images/group.gif

:handsdown:

[suplad0]

.. ang ganda talaga niya kahit sa malayo. teka, di ba si eva ka batch ni evelina? wala ba kayong picture na magkasama silang dalawa.

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
MISS UNIVERSE 2001 MEMORIES :)

Ang ganda talaga ni Eva Ekvall (3rd from left)... Wala akong masabi... The picture is too small yet, litaw pa rin ang beauty niya... :handsdown:
http://www.bubblesnow.net/fashion/missuniverse2001can.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

suplad0: Hi there! :wave: Yup magka-batch sila Eva and Evelina. Wala akong mahanap na pic na magkatabi sila eh. If ever meron, post ko na lang agad here. :up:

[Lara_D]

The reason why Miss Venezuela has so many celebrity queens as judges, it's because it's their 50th year.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Thanks for the info! :D

[cathybee]

Hey, read from Mabuhay Pageants that Maricar Balagtas will compete internationally again...on the Model of the World competition on September 28! *okay*

Btw, I think Ms Earth Colombia is lovely and I won't be surprised if the winning streak of Colombia will continue! They got almost all of the minor pageants already eh?

Wala akong pipiliin sa Venezuelan delegates ah...allergic ako hehehe...pero I don't like Yarucay... I dont know, Celine Dion keeps on popping on my mind when I see her! :bungi:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Thanks for the info regarding Maricar! I hope Madame Araneta reconsiders and allows her to join Bb. Pilipinas 2003! :up:

Well, sa official headshot ni Yaracuy, iba mukha niya... But then sa ibang pics ay si Celine Dion din nga naiisip ko. :D

[Musique]

Hay ... na kaka-miss talaga! :handsdown:

Originally posted by Lara_D
MISS PORTUGAL, Iva Lamarao's most difficult thing that she overcome was getting over her fear of flying to come to Puerto Rico.

http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/costume/pt.jpg


:bow:

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
I hope she competes in Miss Viña Chile someday... :)

Christianne Balmelli Fournier- She represented Chile in Miss World 2001.
http://www.aquimodelos.com/media/contenido/publico/magazine/14092002040404/89RN8537.JPG

The Miss Viña Chile pageant selects the Chilean delegate for Miss Universe. It was established in 2001-- with Carolina Gamez Gallardo as its first ever winner.


Another girl who has the word 'SAYANG' written all over her face. She looks very beautiful in this photo.

:bow:

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
http://in.infocus.lycosasia.com/missuniverse/images/groupss.GIF


Believe it or not, I actually had Mahara Mckay in my top 10 list last year! Sayang she didn't make it. I like the gown though.

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Haaaay... kainis! I really really couldn't find the coronation date schedules for the ff. pageants... yung iba as in wala silang official websites whatsoever... :mad: :bah:

-Señorita Colombia 2002 (this month na yun eh! still no news!)
-Miss Mundo Portugal 2002
-Miss Portugal 2002
-Miss Belgique 2003
-Miss Ireland 2002 (this month din! may website sila pero no news naman on the coronation date)

Musique: Yup! Super sayang si Christianne! Haaay... :(

[Musique]

Miss Universe 1999 National Costumes galore!

Venezuela
http://www.pageant.com/universe99/images/venezuela.jpg

Philippines
http://www.pageant.com/universe99/images/philippines.jpg

Paraguay
http://www.pageant.com/universe99/images/paraguay.jpg

USA
http://www.pageant.com/universe99/images/usa.jpg

Mexico
http://www.pageant.com/universe99/images/mexico.jpg

Spain
http://www.pageant.com/universe99/images/spain.jpg


:bow:

[Lara_D]

Wait for it nalang. Masyado ka naman hot eh... hehehe I like the element of surprise. hehehe

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Haaaay... kainis! I really really couldn't find the coronation date schedules for the ff. pageants... yung iba as in wala silang official websites whatsoever... :mad: :bah:

-Señorita Colombia 2002 (this month na yun eh! still no news!)
-Miss Mundo Portugal 2002
-Miss Portugal 2002
-Miss Belgique 2003
-Miss Ireland 2002 (this month din! may website sila pero no news naman on the coronation date)

Musique: Yup! Super sayang si Christianne! Haaay... :(

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Well sa bagay... Gusto ko lang naman pinaka-updated itong thread natin sa buong Pinas eh... Hehe... Ambisyoso to the max... :bonkself:

[Lara_D]

cathybee,
Perhaps this would change your mind of Miss Venezuela candidates. hehehe Have you've seen this girl in beautifully applied (not to mention light) make up?

Miss Distrito Capital
http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/amaranta1.jpg
http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/amaranta3.jpg
http://www.evaleal.com/modelos/amaranta6.jpg

So, ganda pala niya without the "war paint." hehehe

[JENSIE_G]

Will KATE MANALO go to Miss World 2002?

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant734/pageant734_image1.jpg

Only Madame Araneta has the final say on this. Unless BPCI releases an official statement saying otherwise, Kate is definitely on her way to Abuja, Nigeria in November.

[Lara_D]

Jensie, go to this link. I can't understand it eh. I think we can watch Miss Venezuela through the net.
http://www.missvenezuela.tv/registrado.asp

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Hey, it's Pay-Per-View eh... No way! :down:

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS WORLD 2002 :)

20-year old Shaida Buari was crowned Miss Ghana 2002 last Saturday in Club Pleasure in Accra.

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

http://www.ghanaonline.com/miss_ghana/miss_Ghana2002/image/Shaida_Buari%7E2.gif

Ghana has never made it in Miss World.

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

{My bet was only 2nd RU... :D)

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS WORLD 2002

The national pageant director for the Krasa Rosiyi pageant (Beauty of Russia) has stated and confirmed for a lot of times that 24-year old Anna Tatarintseva will definitely compete in Abuja in November.

Anna is 24 years old and stands 5 feet 10 inches... She was 1st RU during Miss Asia Pacific 1999 here in Manila...
http://onlinephoto.ru/data/show/3001708.jpg http://onlinephoto.ru/data/show/6311465.jpg
http://onlinephoto.ru/data/show/2854224.jpg

Well then it's official... RUSSIA IS MY BET TO WIN MISS WORLD 2002! :up:

[Lara_D]

There's an interesting piece I found in one of the messageboards about Miss Venezuela 2002. It's kinda long but it's a good read.

On FRIDAY THIS WEEK, Venevision will host the three-hour finale of Miss Venezuela (though I can't seem to find it on my Venevision guide...). The 50th anniversary gala of the pageant will reunite many former titleholders who will serve on the judging panel, although celebrations have been scaled down due to the economic and political situation of the country and the OMV. Although we have heard a great deal about the supposed lower quality of this year's candidates, I think that there are at least six or seven capable of taking international titles, and that most of the delegates meet the standard we expect from Venezuela.
Fortunately, unlike last year, the favored competition is between a half-dozen girls, all of whom are almost certain to at least place. Goizeder Azua's surprise victory means that the field is now even more crowded, if only by that one extra candidate, though it's also a minor surprise that Venevision has indeed dropped the number of candidates back to 26 (meaning there is no Miss Carabobo).

Some of the news appearing in print and online:
The media has pinned down Driva Cedeno (NUEVA ESPARTA), Melissa Wolf (MIRANDA), and YARACUY (Vanessa Fanessi) as Osmel's favorites for this year's title, ostensibly because of their height (NVA. ESPARTA, MIRANDA), confidence (YARACUY), and speaking ability (MIRANDA). There are at least half a dozen girls who could take the title and be considered "predictable victories," however, and no one really knows who the organization prefers since there is no Andreina/Cynthia situation this year.
The popular, major four favorites throughout the run-down have been Aida Yespica (AMAZONAS), Maria Fernanda Leon (PORTUGUESA), Vanessa Fanessi (YARACUY), and Amaranta Barroeta (DISTRITO CAPITAL). The "big four" seem to be on everyone's lists, because they are very confident and prepared, though none of them were "eliminated" due to Goizeder's victory. Essentially, Miss Venezuela is as competitive as it was before the Gala de Belleza.

Here are my comments on each of the 26 girls, judging from what I can tell on viewing the Gala de Belleza, their preliminary photos, and their official photos from the OMV and Belleza Venezolana. *** and up means I think they are semifinalist material:

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200201.jpg
AMAZONAS (Aída María Yéspica Jaime) *****
Aida Yespica, like Cynthia of Puerto Rico and Miriam of Mexico, suffers now from a sudden surge in favoritism. She was the ground favorite to take the Miss World Venezuela crown and considered the perfect candidate for that title. I'm sure she will perform her best, but the pressure has definitely doubled on her shoulders. Like Amaranta Barroeta (DTTO. CAPITAL) she has the black hair/pale skin characteristics of a Miss World representative, along with heavy makeup, but I am not convinced either of those formulas will give her an advantage in this round.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200202.jpg
ANZOÁTEGUI (Jésika Gabriela Marcano Román) ****
Jesika Marcano was certainly lucky to succeed the original Miss Anzoategui at nationals but she's certainly a contender in her own right. She gained a lot of steam after Miss Sonrisa, and I think her advantage is her very unique features in a year which will not be remembered for diversity.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200203.jpg
APURE (Johanna Alejandra Madureri Perea) **
Unlike Maria Abrahamz (VARGAS), Johanna Madureri has received little attention for being the younger sister of a former contestant, namely Jessica Madureri (MERIDA 1997). Like Driva Cedeno (NVA. ESPARTA) she is one of the more built contestants,

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200204.jpg
ARAGUA (Mariángel Ruíz Torrealba) ****
The only candidate with her own website! A complete package. I have seen her runway performances which are very good; she will benefit from toned-down makeup.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200205.jpg
BARINAS (Erika Aulimar Lozada Feretti) ****
In my opinion, a dark horse candidate who may very well cause an upset like last year's Miss Barinas. Unlike Stephanie Brumat with her citizenship issue, Erika Lozada has not received much press so far. She has one of the loveliest faces in the competition and a lot of commentators are picking up on that, although the collective opinion seems to be that she and Anais Gomez (TRUJILLO) need more confidence and projection.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200206.jpg
BOLÍVAR (Mercedes Carolina González Navarro) ***
Certainly an extremely photogenic candidate who reminds some of her immediate predecessor, the very-hyped Carolina Barrios. I feel Mercedes, like Carolina, lacks a little of the projection which is so important in this competition. Her photographs were some of the first to be released, and she has shown a great transformation from her election onwards-not only with the toned-down makeup but also the weight loss. A very unique candidate and the media has certainly let go of her temporary absence at the pageant.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200208.jpg
COJEDES (Kim Lowenthal) ***
What a lot of commentators have missed is that Kim Lowenthal has good projection and catwalk, which I think could place her even though she's somewhat of a controversial delegate, though certainly less than Mercedes Gonzalez (BOLIVAR). Although she is an "exotic beauty" in Global Beauties terminology...

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200209.jpg
COSTA ORIENTAL (Yasmeli Coromoto Pérez Martinez) *
Yasmeli Perez along with Margia Virginia Bastidas (PNSLA. GUAJIRA) looked radiant in her early photos competing for the Miss Zulia title but has since lost a lot of ground. I feel she has not been prepared well and there are many strikes against her.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200210.jpg
DELTA AMACURO (Gilger Márquez) **
Incredible height and a Veruska Ramirez look, but she doesn't seem to have the x-factor.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200211.jpg
DEP. FEDERALES (Sabrina Salemi Nicoloso) *****
I think Sabrina Salemi has the most striking face in the competition, but her dyed hair is a drawback: she looked stunning as a blonde and a black-haired candidate, but is now a middle-brown which fails to bring out her delicate features. She has of the best bodies in the competition, being the only delegate to have a waist that is smaller than the ideal ratio (which is a plus in the modeling world). Her disadvantage: height. Otherwise, she could be a major contender with the media; watch for her on finals night.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200212.jpg
DTTO. CAPITAL (Amaranta Ely Barroeta Seijas) *****
Along with Goizeder Azua she won one of the two most difficult preliminaries to Miss Venezuela. Caracas, D.C. produces an average of 30-50% of the pageant's candidates and both of Amaranta's runners-up are also receiving major attention, proving that she comes in with a powerful title. Her advantages include her modeling experience, her extreme fair skin, and the contrasting dark black hair; her disadvantages are the heavy makeup and Cynthia Lander. If Goizeder's victory is any indication, this may finally be a year for the "natural" look, and no states have ever won the Miss Venezuela title in succession (which is nevertheless less of a "curse" than the Miss Universe phenomenon). Still, Amaranta is one to beat.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200213.jpg
FALCÓN (Diana del Valle Cocho) **
Diana Cocho is actually one delegate who benefits from having heavy makeup, and she has looked far more elegant and polished than in the Miss Falcon/Miss Centroccidental castings.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200214.jpg
GUARÍCO (Alejandra Pulido Arauzo) **
Alejandra Pulido, like the representatives of SUCRE and VARGAS, will have to fight the disadvantage of competing against strikingly similar women.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200215.jpg
LARA (Karelit Coromoto Yépez Morillo) ***
Rumored to be a favorite of Osmel's, perhaps due to her "Andreina Prieto" image. Not ideal measurements, but a great smile and memorable face. Her difficulty will be when the judges match her up against Amaranta Barroeta (DTTO. CAPITAL) and Aida Yespica (AMAZONAS).

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200216.jpg
MÉRIDA (Maiti de Sousa Do Nasciemento) ***
Maiti de Sousa garnered a great deal of attention in Teen Model Venezuela and the universal response was that she has the face of an angel. Her strongest asset is her extremely natural look (I would say even more natural than Goizeder Azua), which may be in vogue this year and may send her to a placement.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200217.jpg
MIRANDA (Melissa Alexandra Wolf Ehrenzeller) *****
Whether Melissa Wolf can actually take the Miss Venezuela title is debatable, but many have her at least placing in the competition. Her facial features set her apart by far from all of the other blondes in the competition, and she also enjoys massive height and speaking advantages. A very elegant and imposing delegate wearing a respectable title.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200218.jpg
MONAGAS (Enid Solsiret Herrera Ramirez) ****
I believe Solsiret Herrera's gown design is the only one released so far, and it certainly fits her very well. She is a major favorite with the public but I think her features suffer from the similarity complex, and she is very likely to be matched against PORTUGUESA and ARAGUA.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200219.jpg
NUEVA ESPARTA (Driva Isabela Cedeño Salazar) *****
Driva Cedeno left the spotlight about midway through the pre-competition news and has now returned, so she can be considered both an "early" and "extremely late" favorite. She has many advantages: media attention, height, modeling experience, and of course her being the only candidate of color in the competition. Driva is also wearing a title which since Jacqueline Aguilera has become extremely prestigious in Miss Venezuela. She could, however, benefit from a new hairstyle.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200220.jpg
PNSLA. GUAJIRA (María Virginia Bastidas Iwkewitsch) *
Certainly the media has not been kind with Maria Virginia Bastidas (PNSLA. GUAJIRA), placing her at the bottom of the competition as they did with her immediate predecessor, Nieves Medina Cestari. She has perfect measurements, but not enough stage presence to capitalize on that asset. Many commentators are harshest on her apparent lines in the face.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200221.jpg
PORTUGUESA (María Fernanda León Pinto) *****
Maria Fernanda Leon competed in arguably the best year ever, 1999, and in a year which has been attacked as the exact opposite, she has emerged to become a major contender for the title. Her relatives said early on that she had matured massively since the competition and she will be Osmel's first test to see if he can halt the Natascha Borger/Astrid Carati phenomenon. Although I do not think she is as strong for international competition as the other front-runners, her confidence and growth are undeniable. Definitely a complete turn-around from 1999.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200222.jpg
SUCRE (María Carolina Casado Chópite)**
Matched up against VARGAS, I feel Maria Carolina Casado has the inevitable disadvantage, and it doesn't help that she resembles GUARICO as well. Oddly enough, last year's Valentina Montero (SUCRE 2001) also had the "twin" factor with Mery de los Rios (GUARICO 2001).

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200223.jpg
TÁCHIRA (Ix-Balanke Tibisay Montilva Mora) **
She has certainly improved since her election, also considering that she has had some of the longest preparation time of any of the delegates. Like Natascha Borger (YARACUY 2000), Tibisay has a round face, which will probably not resonate well with judges used to seeing perfect and chiseled lines on contestants. Her hairstyle, much ridiculed already, does not suit her and I think people will inevitably draw comparisons between her and Aura Zambrano (TACHIRA 2001).

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200224.jpg
TRUJILLO (Anaís Gómez) ***
An Eva Ekvall successor who like Erika Lozada (BARINAS) started getting attention after her beautiful official photographs came out. Certainly she has very striking, elegant looks, but whether or not she can project that remains in doubt.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200225.jpg
VARGAS (María Andreína Abrahamz Carvallo) ***
Maria Andreina Abrahamz received considerable coverage for being the half-sister of a former Miss Vargas and Miss Venezuela World 1980, and she was the only blonde to win a special award, giving her an advantage over the "clone factor."

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200226.jpg
YARACUY (Vanessa Carolina Fanessi Auteri) ****
Vanessa Fanessi has the makings of a winner: the only delegate with multiple international titles to her name, as well as perfect measurements and certainly a great deal of confidence. Since Miss Sonrisa the spotlight has turned elsewhere but the media certainly believes she will do all she can to convert her first crown to something higher.

http://www.missvenezuela.com/2002/images/candidatas/thums/200227.jpg
ZULIA (Ana Graciela Quintero Nava) ***
I believe she is officially the tallest delegate (though that title seemingly keeps jumping around). The strongest of the Miss Zulia finalists (though I anticipate Suhail Rodriguez will be major competition next year) and arguably the only one who benefited from training in Caracas, D.C.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Thanks for posting these here. I'm pretty much sure Osmel will make the right choice... :up:

Zulia is indeed the tallest candidate this year... 1.84 meters = 6 feet .5 inches... Whoawww... :handsdown:

[Lara_D]

I have a feeling she will still go. You know naman ang Bb. They're not into those stuff. Parang si Osmel yan si Madamme Stella, her first priority is to compete. With a "who-cares-about-those-issues" mentality. IMHO, parang ang deadma talaga ng mga girls natin. I just notice it. Our girls haven't got much debt if ever they will give a response with this issue. Baka isipin ng mga tao, "haay naku baka pumapapel lang yan." Perhaps they would just give some motherhood/lame or worse, pageant patty statements. (But I'm not generalizing though) This Nigerian controversy isn't really a big issue here in our country compared to the other countries who said they will boycott the pageant. The "deadma syndrome" of the Pinoy has struck again.

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Will KATE MANALO go to Miss World 2002?


Only Madame Araneta has the final say on this. Unless BPCI releases an official statement saying otherwise, Kate is definitely on her way to Abuja, Nigeria in November.