The Beauty Pageants Thread - II

[xysher]

good morning peeps!!!!!


what a shocker!!!!!!

i still can't believe it. :shrug:

i almost fell off my chair upon reading this.

sayang talaga si oxana. for me, she was one of the most beautiful miss universe. iba kasi yung dating niya. she seems to be enjoying attending to her responsibilities as miss universe. i really still don't understand why. can anyone confirm the news that she is indeed pregnant??

i feel sad that oxana was dethroned. but i guess justine can equally take the role as the new miss universe. and life must go on for justine and oxana and the miss universe org.

[Lara_D]

New pics of Miss Venezuela
http://mx.news1.yimg.com/mx.yahoo.com/p//020921/ap/ispanxcar102092107.jpg http://www.elmundo.com.ve/ediciones/2002/09/23/munimg/p1-18s1g1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

http://gifanimados.tiendapc.com/banderas/America_Central/Panama/panama_lc.gif ONE FOR THE BOOKS IN PANAMA

Who would have thought that she would be her country's 1st ever Miss Universe?
http://www.missesdelmundo.cl/mu02/panama-02.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Another shot of the new Miss Universe...

http://members.aol.com/coldasdope/images/justine.jpg

[Lara_D]

Taken from one of the message boards:

The truth is she was in St. Petersburg last week defending her PhD. thesis, as confirmed by her boss at the University. It wasn't because she didn't want to fulfill her MU obligations. She just couldn't.

What I uncerstand is that the University of Ministry of Interior was not flexible enough to let Oxana put her career on hold for a year. They even wanted her to come back and teach this fall. It seems things are very different over there!

I guess Oxana and MU org never understood each other. It's too bad Oxana could not understand that she can't work on her PhD and be a Miss Universe at the same time.

She might have thought about quitting already even before they fired her. When she was in PR a couple of weeks back, she told the press that she wouldn't throw away her career in the government.

It's too sad it has to end this way. But, at least she can save her long term career.

I don't think Oxana was a spoiled ***** like NYpost said.
If she was, she wouldn't have to teach at the University to earn a living while working on a PhD, right?

You can find the story at
http://lenta.ru/russia/2002/09/23/fedorova/
Then, use world.altavista.com for translation.

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

Some of the candidates competing for the Miss Algerie 2003
crown.
http://www.axil7359.com/Envoguephoto02_fichiers/002A.jpg

The coronation is on October 24, 2002, Thursday.

It's Algeria's 1st time to participate in Miss Universe.

[JENSIE_G]

According to CNN.com, Justine will be formally
crowned on Tuesday morning (Tuesday evening, Manila time).

[cathybee]

:whatthe: Ano to?!? Prank ba to?!? I mean, what the #$@#! Russia is stripped?!?!Di ako makapaniwala...baket!?? why o why?!? Im not happy with this ah....:(

[JENSIE_G]

Throughout her 4-month reign, Oxana Fedorova has
graced three important pageants.

Miss for Miss Universe 2003~ June 23, 2002
http://www.canon.it/canon_live/missuniverse/foto/miss2002/gallery/finale/big/finale98.jpg

Puteri Indonesia 2003~ July 16, 2002
http://www.anakmedan.com/images/miss2002_05.jpg http://www.anakmedan.com/images/miss2002_02.jpg

Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003~ September 12, 2002
http://www.endi.com/galerias/misspr_2003/_fotos/9.jpg

[cathybee]

:handsdown: I respect her more kung ganun...sure being the most beautiful woman on earth gives you a lot of perks and a lot of opportunities especially in the glitz and glamour world. But, she has some other goals in life that she wanted to fulfill too! She would be a Miss Universe for me...I personally can't give credit or respect to 1st ru being Miss Universe no matter how likable or beautiful or whatever she is. Soree....

[JENSIE_G]

OXANA MANIA HAS HIT ME ONCE AGAIN

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

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

:handsdown:

[cathybee]

Parang unfair naman to...rumor of 15 pounds gain e baket si Alicia nun...talagang Ms Piggy na nga eh...di man sila nagspeculate na baka buntis din?!? Sobra namang damaging tong rumor na to....:tampo: Sana hindi yan *** tunay na basis for stripping her crown. Pero for whatever its worth, lumabas na rin tong tsismis na to at in a way, nadamage na rin ang pangalan ni Oxana! :(

[JENSIE_G]

OXANA MANIA HAS HIT ME ONCE AGAIN :mecry:

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:

[cathybee]

Dadagdagan ko pa hinakit ko...feeling ko nga hindi nga nabibigyan ng ample budget for the wardrobe of Oxana eh...tingnan mo si Denise, ang glamorous lagi ng wardrobe nya, *** kay Oxana e parang di mo alam kung san pinulot...buti na lang she looked good kahit plain looking *** damit nya noh! :tampo:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Hi there! :wave:

I know exactly how you feel...

Di pa nga me nakaka-recover sa shock eh... :mecry:

[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 July...
http://www-ni.laprensa.com.ni/archivo/2002/julio/25/revista/revista-20020725-10.jpg

Oxana's arrival in Puerto Rico last September 12...
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020913universo_mm.jpg http://www.vocero.com/newsimages/n19162.jpg

[Musique]

Grabe! I cannot believe what just happened to Oxana. A simple twist of fate. Post ako later ng comments! Congrats to Justine!

:bow:

[Musique]

Here's an interesting question:

If someone would post a list of former Miss Universe titleholders, who would be placed as the winner in 2002?

:bow:

[cathybee]

Well in all honesty, Oxana can looked so out of place amidst all the glitz and glamour because she's such a natural beauty eh...*** tipong di pwede mantsahan...

May naisip lang ako...alam kong not long ago may narinig akong balita na hindi pa nga sya nakakauwi sa kanila eh..kase nga fully booked *** schedule nya so panong nangyaring umuwi daw sya at nagdefend ng thesis?!? At tsaka hinding hindi ako naniniwala na hinaharangan ng gobyerno ng Russia ang pagfulfill nya ng responsibility nya...I smell politics here. Alam ko, nakikitang emerging economic threat ang Russia ngayon eh...as analyzed by a CNN guest analyst. :hmm:

Sa mga pix ni Justine, she's becoming the same league as Denise Q. so I think nafulfill na rin naman *** mission vision or whatever qualification ng org. Pero sad lang, just as I dont like Denise, I won't like Justine na rin...hey I never liked her that much rin naman :teehee:

[JENSIE_G]

Grabe... parang all of a sudden na-overshadow ng
issue na ito yung boycott and stoning issue concerning
Miss World...

Buhay nga naman oo... *sob*

:mecry: :depressed2:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Hi there! I strongly believe si Oxana
pa rin ang ilalagay ay as the Miss Universe 2002 winner. :up:

Kasi si Amparo Muñoz pa rin naman ang considered na
Miss Universe 1974 kahit na she resigned from her throne.

cathybee: Basta I'm overwhelmed with what happened.
Di ako makapag-isip nang maayos... :mecry:

[Musique]

JENSIE: Ahh.. Okay. Pero if first time mo lang nakita ang Miss Universe website, parang pinapalabas nila na Justine was never First RU. Read "Meet Miss Universe 2002". Walang nakalagay na she stepped up when the winner was dethroned. Unfair naman kay Oxana. :mecry:

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

:bow:

[cathybee]

And I even wonder if there's ample investigation made...parang it's so sudden eh...she's been doing her rounds of appearances pa nga eh...at ang bilis ha...technically, wala pa sa ulo ni Justine *** crown, tapos nasa website na sya?!?! :verymad:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Onga eh. I read it too. It's soooo unfair nga kay Oxana. Haaay... I don't hate Justine or anything... Shocked lang talaga me... :(

cathybee: True! As in tutulog nako last night when Lara_D chatted with me sa MSN. I-check ko daw yung MU website. So ayun... Hindi na me nakatulog for the next couple of hours dahil sa shock. Nakakapanghinayang lang talaga... *sigh*

[cathybee]

I read in the news that China is currently selecting their rep for Ms World. The competition will be held on Sept 28 in Sanya, Hainan province (if Im not mistaken is located southern part of China which is a tropical place). More than 80 models from mainland China and Taiwan participated. :bow:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Thanks for the info. :up: BTW, would you happen to know the name of the pageant? Miss China World ba? Miss World China? Or what? :wondering: :glee:

[JENSIE_G]

The role of the 1st runner-up is very important. Should anything happen to the new Miss Universe and could not fulfill her duties, then the 1st runner-up automatically becomes Miss Universe.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant741/pageant741_image1.jpg

Waaaaaaah!!!! :bigcry:

[Apostle]

The stars are on Panama's side! Imagine, the reigining Miss Universe will relinquish her throne to the next queen in her native country!

Next mission: Palitan ang Miss Panama for MU2003! Hehe.

[cathybee]

Jensie: Wala nga sinabi kung ano pangalan nung pageant! :eek: Try ko hanap ng info :D

[JENSIE_G]

Apostle: You're right bro! Reigning na nga ang Panama, host country pa sila next year... Doble-doble ang ligaya ng mga Panameños ah. :D

For sure wala Panama sa Top 10 come May. Mark my word! :wink:

cathybee: No problem! Thank you. :D :up:

[cathybee]

Ngek...pwede ba...no more hometown queen please! :yuck: :lol:

Guess what I found?!?! The new Miss Vietnam.....

http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/xp/ap/20020923/2261753700.jpg
Pham Thi Mai Phuong, 17, center, poses with the two runner-up after she was crowned "Miss Vietnam" in Ho Chi Minh City Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002. It was the communist nation's first government-recognized pageant, ending years of official ambivalence toward beauty contest. (AP Photo/Doan Bao Chau) (Bild 1)

[Apostle]

Looking back, sana nangyari ang Oxana-Justine scenario na ito 3 years ago...
http://www.newsflash.org/pictures/mquiambao01a.jpg

[fidèle]

Originally posted by cathybee
Well in all honesty, Oxana can looked so out of place amidst all the glitz and glamour because she's such a natural beauty eh...*** tipong di pwede mantsahan...

May naisip lang ako...alam kong not long ago may narinig akong balita na hindi pa nga sya nakakauwi sa kanila eh..kase nga fully booked *** schedule nya so panong nangyaring umuwi daw sya at nagdefend ng thesis?!? At tsaka hinding hindi ako naniniwala na hinaharangan ng gobyerno ng Russia ang pagfulfill nya ng responsibility nya...I smell politics here. Alam ko, nakikitang emerging economic threat ang Russia ngayon eh...as analyzed by a CNN guest analyst. :hmm:

Sa mga pix ni Justine, she's becoming the same league as Denise Q. so I think nafulfill na rin naman *** mission vision or whatever qualification ng org. Pero sad lang, just as I dont like Denise, I won't like Justine na rin...hey I never liked her that much rin naman :teehee:

cathybee! :wave:

Napa-isip din ako sa pinost mo ha! How can Oxana go to Russia if her sked is fully booked? And by that, how can she defend her thesis? Also, MU Org accused her of choosing to be with her boyfriend in Russia instead of making personal appearances for Miss Universe Org. Pano mangyayari yun if her sked if fully booked nga?! :wondering:

Siguro may ala Madame Claudia and Amor Powers sa MU Org!! :verymad: :grrr: :fume:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Actually I read din kanina sa PDI na the Miss Vietnam winners might be sent to Miss World in the near future. :D

Apostle: Onga eh. Naisip ko din yan last night. What if nga talaga? :glee: Haaaaaay... *sob*

[cathybee]

may hang-up ka pa sa pangako sa iyo ah...:glee:

Jensie: This is weird..I think I found the name of the competition but from the look of it, parang nagduda ako sa report ng Reuters. Kase...may guys na kasama so basically, pure modelling competition sya. So, what may happen is, most probably, kung sino *** isa sa manalo dun e papadala sa Miss World if ever...Ganun nga kaya un?!?! Now Im confused...will I believe Reuters news or Yahoo news?!?! :dizzy:

[cathybee]

Parang mas maganda *** runner ups ni Ms Vietnam :belat:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Ah okay. Hehe! Ang dami namang versions ng balita. :D

Let's wait and see. Basta thanks pa rin for the info. :up:

Ang pinakamaganda ay yung nasa right nung Miss Vietnam 2002 winner. Pang-MU siya. :handsdown:

[Lara_D]

This is tricky. Diba walang pumalit kay Amparo when she was stripped so I guess nilagay pa rin siya as the official winner back in 1974. But now eh may pumalit na eh, so I guess si Justine na ang ilalagay. Kasi nakalagay sa website na Justine Pasek, Miss Universe 2002. Kinda nakakalito nga.

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Musique: Hi there! I strongly believe si Oxana
pa rin ang ilalagay ay as the Miss Universe 2002 winner. :up:

Kasi si Amparo Muñoz pa rin naman ang considered na
Miss Universe 1974 kahit na she resigned from her throne.

cathybee: Basta I'm overwhelmed with what happened.
Di ako makapag-isip nang maayos... :mecry:

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2002 1st runner-up

Zhuo Ling takes huge step closer to the coveted Miss Universe crown.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant741/pageant741_image3.jpg

[hannah17smb]

http://www.baynet.net/~philip/manga/images/gif/marsloop.gif nashocked ako kanina nung nalaman ko na na dethroned si Oxana... :weep:

ay teka me tanong ako...hmmm...nakita ko ren sa news kanina abt this Miss Illinois thing :glee: di ko sure kung ano un eh...Miss America ata...haay ewan :bonkself:

[cathybee]

pag pati si Justine nadethrone...kalokohan na yan :bop:

[fidèle]

Miss Teen USA muna tayo peeps!! *okay*

Vanessa Marie Semrow - Wisconsin's First Queen
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex16/fidelepex16_image2.jpg



http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex15/fidelepex15_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex15/fidelepex15_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex15/fidelepex15_image3.jpg

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex16/fidelepex16_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex14/fidelepex14_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex16/fidelepex16_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Super duper tricky nga! What a mind game! :D

One thing for sure is sabog-sabog yung Miss Universe 2003 program book. Litong-lito na siguro yung editor nyun. :glee:

hannah17smb: Hola! Nice of you to drop by! Saang news pinakita? CNN? CBS? or ibang network? :wondering:

Erika Harold of Urbana, Illinois was crowned Miss America 2003! Naks! Eh di lalo kang na-inspire na sumali sa Miss Illinois Teen USA 2003! Hihihi! Kukunin ko contact information ng state pageant mo para sayo. ;)

[Apostle]

Originally posted by Lara_D
This is tricky. Diba walang pumalit kay Amparo when she was stripped so I guess nilagay pa rin siya as the official winner back in 1974. But now eh may pumalit na eh, so I guess si Justine na ang ilalagay. Kasi nakalagay sa website na Justine Pasek, Miss Universe 2002. Kinda nakakalito nga.



I believe that the reason why they did not remove the official title from Amparo Munoz is because she reigned for a substantial period. More than half a year if I'm not mistaken. I am not sure how they came up with such verdict for Oxana but if we base it on longevity alone, she has not been Miss Universe for a long time. Hence, the need to install Justine as the new Miss Universe.

[cathybee]

:wow: Vanessa looked so great! I though I saw Natalie Portman in the picture where she's in jeans!

Calling Venezuelan organizers, that is what make up means! :glee:

[hannah17smb]

http://www.baynet.net/~philip/manga/images/gif/marsloop.gif JENSIE_G oy kuya paul :glee: sa Fox ko nakita kanina eh :D kanina lang kasi ako nanood ng news eh :lol: kaya huli na ren ako hihi...kaya nitext ko kagad sayo kaso shempre alam mo na ren pala :hiya: at nabalik nanaman tayo jan sa Miss Teen IL na yan :p hihi...tas kanina den nagsalita si Erika na yan sabi nya me mga death threaths (check spell) sha nong highschool sha dito sa IL...mga 2hours lang ata ang Urbana sa min eh ;)

fidèle oy playm8 ganda naman ni Vanessa...me kamukha sha... :hmm: any ideas>?

:wave: cathybee!!!

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: My gawd! :wow: Ang ganda ni Vanessa! She looks like a teen princess in a fairy tale movie! Hehe! Pwede na siya sa sequel ng Princess Diaries if ever meron! :glee:

Apostle: Well sabagay. You do have a point.

I have a question to ask. How come Marjorie Wallace is still considered as Miss World 1973? She was dethroned too ah. Vangie decline the crown. So the 2nd RU, Monica Chan of Jamaica, took over. Pero how come si Marj pa rin ang nasa lists?

Super curious lang talaga me dyan. Please enlighten me.

Thanks! ;)

[Apostle]

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/2002/US/Northeast/09/23/miss.universe/story.miss.universe.jpg
NEW YORK (CNN) -- The crowning of the most beautiful woman in the universe has turned ugly.

The former Miss Russia, Oxana Fedorova, said Monday that she quit her role as Miss Universe after just four months on the job because "the duties really interfered with my education."

The Miss Universe Organization, however, said the 24-year-old Russian beauty was fired -- the first time in the 52-year history of the pageant that has happened. The organization did not give an explanation as to why Fedorova was ousted, but said a news conference will be held Tuesday in New York.

A new Miss Universe -- Justine Pasek, 22, of Panama, who finished as the first runner-up in the May competition -- was named Monday morning, although her formal crowning will come at the Tuesday press conference, said Esther Swan, a spokeswoman for The Miss Universe Organization.

Swan refused to go into details about why Fedorova is no longer on top of the universe.

"I can only comment that we do a have a new Miss Universe," Swan said.

In an interview with Russian TV Channel 2, Fedorova expressed surprise when told that the organizers described her dethroning as an ouster. She said the decision to hand over the crown was all hers.

"The duties of Miss Universe are wonderful and noble, of course, but the most important thing in my life is my education and my career here in Russia," she said. "I found that the duties really interfered with my education. That's the only reason that I decided to give up the crown."

Fedorova, who is a police lieutenant, is almost finished writing her dissertation at the Academy of Internal Affairs on detective techniques. She is to defend her dissertation in October.
And though she no longer holds the official Miss Universe title, Fedorova says the honor of being chosen is still hers.

"I consider myself to still be Miss Universe. I'm proud that a Russian woman carries the title. But when I entered the contest, I had no idea and no one ever explained to me the consequences of winning the contest, the many commitments," she said.

Fedorova might still consider herself Miss Universe, but the pageant definitely does not. She has been removed from the official Miss Universe Web site, which now lists Pasek as the official 2002 Miss Universe.

The site describes Pasek as a woman with "supermodel looks and humble personality" who is "indicative of the beauty in the new millennium." In taking on her new responsibilities, the site says Pasek is "ready to work hard as an ambassador for women around the world."

The news of the tiff between Fedorova and pageant organizers was first reported in Monday's New York Post. The Post reported Fedorova refused to perform a number of her duties as Miss Universe, might be married to her longtime boyfriend -- a violation of pageant rules -- and could be pregnant.

Fedorova said she wishes that were true.

"As far as the rumors go about me being married and pregnant, those are wonderful rumors. I want a family, I love family life, and it's what's most important in life. But at the moment, that's only my dream, and not at all true," she said.

"I've never been married. I haven't had any kids. Hopefully sometime in the future those dreams will happen for me."

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Sayang ka, ineng!

http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/gown/ru.jpg http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/swimsuit/ru.jpg http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/costume/ru.jpg

[cathybee]

Jensie: Alam kong merong sequel ang Princess Diaries eh...actually they are working on the script pa! :D

halu Hannah bear! :wink:

[JENSIE_G]

hannah17smb: Ah okay. Sa FOX News pala. Thanks for the info. :up: Ah okay. Ang lapit lang pala ng Urbana sa inyo. Hehe! Ah basta! :tampo: Sasali ka pa rin sa Miss IL Teen USA! :D

cathybee: Thanks for the info regarding Princess Diaries. :glee:

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Universe 2002 Justine Pasek is set to be crowned today. Reports have it that Extra will televise the event. Stay tuned for further announcements.
http://www.cbsnews.com/images/2002/09/23/image523046x.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Guys, I read sa CBS News na part of Oxana's responsibilities is to travel extensively on behalf of the entire MUO, which she is representing.

One of the many reasons why she was "fired" was her failure to comply with this rule. Among those important events where her presence was required was the recently-concluded Miss Teen USA 2002 pageant last August 28...

:wow:

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: For you... :wink:

Super rare yan. :D
http://www.cbsnews.com/images/2002/09/06/image521163x.jpg

[cathybee]

Yeah right dahil lang dun?! :tampo: Siguro hindi lang talaga nila mapasunud sunurin si Oxana! She's really not the type of girl who will do anything just to be famous eh! :shrug:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Onga eh. Parang hindi talaga ako ma-convince convince sa mga rasong nilalabas nila... :mad: :tampo: :bah:

[MingTsai]

from http://www.themoscowtimes.com/stories/2002/09/24/003.html

Oksana Loses Her Miss Universe Crown

By Yevgenia Borisova
Staff Writer St. Petersburg -- Just four months after Oksana Fyodorova was crowned Miss Universe, she has been stripped of her title for refusing to fulfill her duties and for gaining weight, pageant organizers said Monday.

Fyodorova, the first Russian to win the Miss Universe pageant in its 51-year history, said she had stepped down for personal reasons.

Pageant spokeswoman Esther Swan said the dark-haired, green-eyed St. Petersburger was sacked last week after being warned about her lackluster performance.

"She was told that she must fulfill all the obligations, and she said that she would make sure that it didn't happen again," Swan said by telephone from New York. "However, nothing changed for the better."

Swan said pageant organizers sent Fyodorova, 24, a letter last week informing her of their decision. The letter said her refusal to perform her duties as a Miss Universe titleholder "has and will cost the Miss Universe organization hundreds of thousands of dollars while gravely affecting our reputation," according to the New York Post, which reported the sacking Monday.

The newspaper said Fyodorova, among other things, had refused to participate in a recent live, two-hour broadcast of the 2002 Miss Teen U.S.A. competition.

The crown was handed over to the first runner-up of the May 29 contest, Justine Pasek of Panama.

"It's too bad it didn't work out better with Oksana, but our new Miss Universe is equally beautiful and she is a tremendous crowd-pleaser," pageant owner Donald Trump was quoted by the New York Post as saying.

Swan said Fyodorova had blamed personal problems for her behavior. She refused to elaborate.

The New York Post quoted an unnamed source in the pageant as saying Fyodorova was "an unbelievable beauty and an unbelievably spoiled *****" who "does not want to do anything."

The source also said pageant organizers believed Fyodorova may be secretly married to her "well-connected boyfriend." The source said the boyfriend had showered Fyodorova with gifts since she was 16.

Fyodorova said at the pageant that she had a 38-year-old boyfriend named Vladimir.

Another insider told the New York Post that Fyodorova had gained about seven kilograms since the pageant and may be pregnant.

Swan acknowledged that Fyodorova had gained weight and said none of her specially tailored clothes fit anymore.

"I saw her last weekend, but these girls have such amazing bodies that you can't say immediately if they have gotten bigger," she said. "But when she can't put on anything from her full wardrobe ..."

Fyodorova, a ranking police lieutenant and a postgraduate student in civil law, denied being married or pregnant.

"The duties of Miss Universe are a very good thing, but I would not have been able to continue my studies," she said in televised remarks. "As for marriage and pregnancy, they are excellent but still a dream [for me]."

In Fyodorova's hometown, acquaintances greeted the news of her sacking with disbelief.

"I am a military person, and I won't believe this newspaper until I see the official document," said Vyacheslav Bulavinov, the deputy head of the postgraduate faculty at the Interior Ministry University where Fyodorova is a third-year student.

He said she has never stopped her studies and has remained in regular contact with the university's rector, Viktor Salnikov, and her mentor. He said she had nearly completed her dissertation on the regulation of private detective and security activities. She is expected to defend the dissertation next month and, after that, could be dispatched by the Interior Ministry as a senior police lieutenant.

Salnikov blamed pageant organizers for being too hard on Fyodorova, Interfax reported. He quoted Fyodorova as telling him on the telephone that the organizers did not want to let her go to the university to defend her dissertation in October.

"All the speculation that has appeared in the Western press that Fyodorova got married, pregnant and seven kilograms heavier have no grounds," he was quoted by Interfax as saying. "She did not get married, did not get fatter and is not pregnant."

Fyodorova said she would always be Miss Universe at heart.

"I will remain Miss Universe for our citizens and, above all, for myself," she said.

[Lara_D]

I read it in Global Beauties (hope they're correct) that Amparo was dethroned just a month before MU75, her first runner up could not take her place because she won Miss World and she too was dethroned.

Originally posted by Apostle


I believe that the reason why they did not remove the official title from Amparo Munoz is because she reigned for a substantial period. More than half a year if I'm not mistaken. I am not sure how they came up with such verdict for Oxana but if we base it on longevity alone, she has not been Miss Universe for a long time. Hence, the need to install Justine as the new Miss Universe.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Oist, ang ganda talaga niyang avatar mo. :handsdown: :lovesigh:

Kaso I miss the old one... :mecry:

[Musique]

Hello peeps!!! Daming nag post ha.

Anyway, could anyone post pictures of our new Miss Universe, I want to collect these pics kasi like what I did with Oxana. Hindi pa actually nag sink in sa akin ng lubusan na Panama has a Miss Universe. Di ko pa masyadong type si Justine kapag kulot ang buhok (like in the Coronation Night) pero I simply adore her kapag straight (like in the modelling stint they attended and in her official headshot, though medyo kulot). Or kung hindi ma post yung pics, yung page na lang before when pix were posted heavily here.

I would not at all be surprised kung we learn in the future that Trump just used this to bring the limelight back to Miss Universe org. Lately kasi, Miss World and the boycotts have been the issue.



:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: What specific pics of Justine are you after? Her coronation pics? Let's wait for them. The MUO Press Site has not been update yet. You can count on Lara_D to post them here once they are available. :)

[fidèle]

From Pageant News Bureau:

Oxana Fedorova, the first Russian ever to become Miss Universe, has been dethroned by Miss Universe Inc. The change is reportedly because she failed to live up to contractual obligations, but the organization is providing few details. Its Web site simply shows Justine Pasek, Ms. Fedorova's first runner-up, as the reigning Miss Universe. The unexpected announcement has the pageant world buzzing with speculation. One theory is that the Miss Universe organization sought to garner the level of publicity the Miss America Pageant recently received when two young women were fighting over the title of Miss North Carolina. Another theory is that the organization is somehow trying to curry favor with Panama, which is Ms. Pasek's home country and the site of the next Miss Universe Pageant. Neither seems credible, but further details are expected.

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: For you... :wink:

Super rare yan. :D
http://www.cbsnews.com/images/2002/09/06/image521163x.jpg
Ey JENSIE! :wave:

Thanks for Sylvie's pic! *okay*

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

I have a question to ask. How come Marjorie Wallace is still considered as Miss World 1973? She was dethroned too ah. Vangie decline the crown. So the 2nd RU, Monica Chan of Jamaica, took over. Pero how come si Marj pa rin ang nasa lists?

Super curious lang talaga me dyan. Please enlighten me.

Thanks! ;)

The reason why Marjorie Wallace is still considered as Miss World 1973 is because Eric and Julia Morley couldn't find anybody for a replacement! The 2nd R-up, Monica Chan of Jamaica didn't really take over. And so Julia Morley was the one who crowned Helen Morgan, Miss World 1974.
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1974Worldcrown.jpg

But after four days, Helen Morgan relinguishes crown amidst divorce case!
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1974Worldnews.jpg

Anneline Kriel of South Africa was crowned November 26 in London.
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1974Worldwinner2.jpg

Here's a pic of Helen Morgan, Miss World 1974 (And also 1st R-up to Amparo Muñoz)
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1974Worldwinner1.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Thanks sa article. :)

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: Thanks sa article. :) No prob! :)

[JENSIE_G]

1975 was a weird year... :wow:

Both Miss Universe and Miss World winners weren't crowned by their original predecessors...

Anne Marie Pohtamo was crowned Miss Universe 1975 by former Miss Universe 1972 Kerry Anne Wells.

Wilnelia Merced was crowned Miss World 1975 by 1st runner-up Annielene Kriel (who eventually became MW74 after Helen Morgan was dethroned).

:D :D :D

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Anne Marie Pohtamo was crowned Miss Universe 1975 by former Miss Universe 1972 Kerry Anne Wells.

Really?! Where did you get that info? :wondering:

[xysher]

nuff has been said about the side of the miss universe org. what about the side of oxana??

until now i'm not over oxana's dethronement(?). it so depressing. siguro to the point na naka-affect ito sa exam ko kanina. feeling ko bagsak yata ako sa exam ko kanina. haaaayyy....

well, as ive said before life must go on for justine as the new miss universe, oxana and miss u org. hopefully, this event would bring better things for those concerned.

[Lara_D]

In my opinion, I don't think Trump has something to do with it. Because Oxana is a very BIG asset to Miss Universe. If he got his own way, he would not let go of Oxana. To think 4 months pa lang siya and she is considered to be one of the most popular Miss Universe. What more if she wasn't dethroned? I think we were influenced too much by the smear campaign against him, that we don't see the good side. I just dunno why he has become infamous with a lot of people. Well there is always two sides of a coin, you have to agree with me na gumanda ang Miss Universe when he took over. Miss Universe became more transparent and they became well adjusted with the times. Mga ala super models ang dating na nila.

[fidèle]

Originally posted by Lara_D
In my opinion, I don't think Trump has something to do with it. Because Oxana is a very BIG asset to Miss Universe. If he got his own way, he would not let go of Oxana. To think 4 months pa lang siya and she is considered to be one of the most popular Miss Universe. What more if she wasn't dethroned? I think we were influenced too much by the smear campaign against him, that we don't see the good side. I just dunno why he has become infamous with a lot of people. Well there is always two sides of a coin, you have to agree with me na gumanda ang Miss Universe when he took over. Miss Universe became more transparent and they became well adjusted with the times. Mga ala super models ang dating na nila. If it isn't Donald Trump, then who?! Paula Shugart? I wanna know who's behind all of these brouhaha!

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D & fidele: Mind if I join your discussion? :)

What if hindi sa side ng MUO nagkaproblema? What if sa Ministry of Interior and Local sa St. Petersburg nag-ugat yung problem? Ain't it possible din? :wondering:

xysher: I'm sorry to hear about your exam. Hindi ka nag-iisa.

Ako'y depressed din the whole day. In fact, nakalimot pa me na di dapat naghi-heat ng food sa Pyrex in an open flame. I heated spaghetti sauce kanina for my lunch. Guess what, sumabog yung buong Pyrex. Yikes! Shempre sermon galore me sa mom ko... :hiya:

[xysher]

i guess your right fidele'. there are good reasons why oxana was dethroned. some conflicts with priorities lang and too bad they have to resolve it this way.

JENSIE, pano mag post ng pix dito?

[fidèle]

JENSIE: Viktor Salnikov, Oxana's Mentor at the Ministry of Interior at St. Petersburg denied in an interview any interference by them in Oxana's career! I think it was really MUO's fault. They wouldn't elaborate much and so that proves that they are hiding certain details.

[fidèle]

Originally posted by xysher
i guess your right fidele'. there are good reasons why oxana was dethroned. some conflicts with priorities lang and too bad they have to resolve it this way.
Yeah, but I'm wondering why these things have to happen too fast! Nakakagulat at nakaka-frustrate!

:fume:

[fidèle]

Ey JENSIE, di mo pa sinasagot yung tanong ko sa yo! :wondering:

[fidèle]

http://www.tourismint.com/images/37_ukraine.jpg

Miss Ukraine WORLD 2001, Oleksandra Nikolayenko! Ang ganda nya no?! Ka-level nya si Oxana! I swear! :luvluv: I hope she'd join Miss Ukraine UNIVERSE naman!

http://media.santabanta.com/gal/mw2001/contest/ukraine1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Regarding your question about MU75 coronation...

Nabasa namin ni Lara_D yan for a number of times eh. Hindi lang namin maalala where... I'm looking for the source/s pa. Hang on...

[xysher]

JENSIE_G : pano pag post ng pics dito?????

sori kung medyo makulit. :)

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: Regarding your question about MU75 coronation...

Nabasa namin ni Lara_D yan for a number of times eh. Hindi lang namin maalala where... I'm looking for the source/s pa. Hang on... I see!! Parang I read somethin like that before na!! I couldn't remember where din! :bonkself:

[fidèle]

Originally posted by xysher
JENSIE_G : pano pag post ng pics dito?????

sori kung medyo makulit. :) JENSIE's busy siguro so ako na lang teach sa yo!! *okay*

1.) Right click on the picture.
2.) Then click on Properties.
3.) Then Copy the Address (URL) at the General Properties.
4.) Click on IMG in your vB Code Menu.
5.) Then paste the URL.
6.) Click Ok.

There, that should do it!

:)

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Yuppers! :D

Alam mo yung feeling na andyan lang yung hinahanap mo sa tabi-tabi pero hindi mo mahanap-hanap?!?!?! Argggh! :mad:

[JENSIE_G]

xysher: Hi there! :wave: Sorry din if di ko naasikaso agad request mo. :hiya: *pahiya*

Tama si fidele. :up:

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: Yuppers! :D

Alam mo yung feeling na andyan lang yung hinahanap mo sa tabi-tabi pero hindi mo mahanap-hanap?!?!?! Argggh! :mad: Yup!! I know!

Newaiz, I also read somewhere that Miss Universe 1971 Georgina Rizk of Lebanon refused to crown her successor in Puerto Rico in line of the ambush incident that happened to Israeli citizens! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Ah okay. Thanks for the info. :up:

BTW, I just wanna share na in demand ngayon ang Oxana Fedorova pix... Sa Shared File ko sa aking Kazaa Downloader ay palaging in demand ang pag-upload ng mga tao for my Oxana pics... Kanina ay mga naka 35 uploads ako ng pix...

Expect the demand for MU2002 tapes to rise also...

Haaay... *sob*

[fidèle]

I see!! Howell, ganyan talaga! They wanna have copies of Oxana's pix eh! They will all miss her badly!

Newaiz, here's Justine Pasek's pic during the Fashion Extravaganza! Who would have thought that she would end up Miss Universe?! :wondering: Nobody! Well, except for Globalbeauties!

http://media.santabanta.com/gal/mu2002/ramp/panama1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Onga eh... :(

Anyways, thanks sa pic na yan! Gosh ang ganda talaga niya! :wow: :handsdown:

Naka-jackpot sa wakas ang GB sa mga hula nila. Si Justine nga yung GB Miss Universe 2002 nila.

[JENSIE_G]

The longest-reigning Miss Universe ever...

Mona Grudt of Hell, Norway... Here are latest shots... :up:
http://www.mgb.no/IMAGES/Mona2.jpg http://www.mgb.no/IMAGES/Mona3.jpg

Mona was crowned Miss Universe 1990 on April 15, 1990. She crowned her successor on May 17, 1991.

She was Miss Universe for 1 year, 1 month & 2 days. :D

[Lara_D]

I already posted the answer a few pages back. It seems di mo ata nakita.

Originally posted by xysher
JENSIE_G : pano pag post ng pics dito?????

sori kung medyo makulit. :)

[Lara_D]

Paula Shugart? Mas lalong hindi. Kaninang 11 pm, 11 am New York time nagkaroon ng Press Conference si Donald Trump, we still have to wait and see kung ano nangyari dun.

Originally posted by fidèle
If it isn't Donald Trump, then who?! Paula Shugart? I wanna know who's behind all of these brouhaha!

[Lara_D]

Front page pa siya sa Puerto Rico

http://www.endi.com/_fotos/portada/septiembre24_2002.jpg

[Lara_D]

Let's take a breather from all of this Oxana fiasco. More Miss Venezuela pics are up.
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina3/3mv9.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina3/3mv11.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina3/3mv16.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina4/4mv3.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina4/4mv7.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina4/4mv11.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina4/4mv1.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina4/4mv12.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina5/5mv15.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina5/5mv3.jpg

[xysher]

good am!!!

thanks fidele'

i had this picture of denise before her makeover for miss universe 2001. hope you like it.:)

A:\denise1.jpg

im not sure kung tama yung pagkakapost ko.

if i'm not mistaken. di ba si mona grudt yung beauty queen judge ng miss universe 1994 here in the philippines?

she looks different in the pictures. and ang ganda niya.:)

[Lara_D]

http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina5/5mv10.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina5/5mv13.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina5/5mv8.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina5/5mv12.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina6/6mv3.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina6/6mv13.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina6/6mv8.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina6/6mv11.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina6/6mv10.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina6/6mv5.jpg

[Lara_D]

You need to upload the picture sa isang picture site like www.facepics.com. If it comes from your hard drive, it won't show.

Originally posted by xysher
good am!!!

thanks fidele'

i had this picture of denise before her makeover for miss universe 2001. hope you like it.:)

A:\denise1.jpg

im not sure kung tama yung pagkakapost ko.

if i'm not mistaken. di ba si mona grudt yung beauty queen judge ng miss universe 1994 here in the philippines?

she looks different in the pictures. and ang ganda niya.:)

[Lara_D]

http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina7/7mv2.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina7/7mv10.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina7/7mv11.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina7/7mv6.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina7/7mv9.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina7/7mv8.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina7/7mv3.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/pagina7/7mv7.jpg

[xysher]

mali yata yung pagkakapost ko.

paki-comment naman kung ano yung mali. kung gising pa kayo.

di ko ma-gets yung address, baka mali.

[fidèle]

Originally posted by xysher
mali yata yung pagkakapost ko.

paki-comment naman kung ano yung mali. kung gising pa kayo.

di ko ma-gets yung address, baka mali. There's somethin wrong with your post nga! Kailangan kasi you upload a picture if its from your hard disk/diskette. Otherwise, you may follow the instructions I posted way above.

You may upload your pictures at www.facepics.com. Libre lang sya! You may also sign up as many times as you want.

Also, pictures coming from Geocities, Angelfire, Tripod websites will not show up because of bandwith concerns.

:)

[xysher]

good am people!!!

my picture of denise before her makeover. this picture shows the youthful beauty in her, so natural. hope you like it :)


http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/xysher/xysher_image1.jpg

[fidèle]

Finally!! *okay* Well done, xysher!

Share ka pa ng pix ha! :)

[fidèle]

So Cinthia Lander really went on to represent Venezuela in Miss International! :whatthe:

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex17/fidelepex17_image1.jpg
Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara smiles with Miss Nicaragua, Marianela Lacayo (second row L), Miss Venezuela, Cinthia Lander (second row R), Miss Colombia, Consuelo Guzman (third row L), Miss Slovak Republic, Zuzana Gunisova (third row R) and other Miss International contestants during a visit to Tokyo Metropolitan City Hall, September 24, 2002. 50 women will participate in the Miss International beauty pageant, to be held on September 30.

[fidèle]

Photos from the Official Press Conference!

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex17/fidelepex17_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex17/fidelepex17_image3.jpg

So there, its finally Justine's turn to wear the Mikimoto crown! :mecry: I have mixed feelings about this actually! :depressed2:

[fidèle]

Donald Trump puts the Mikimoto Crown on Justine Pasek's head...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex18/fidelepex18_image2.jpg
Its final... The New Miss Universe! :(
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex18/fidelepex18_image1.jpg

[fidèle]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex18/fidelepex18_image3.jpg

[fidèle]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex19/fidelepex19_image1.jpg
How are you all feelin guys?! :glee: Nakakapanibago no?!

[fidèle]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex20/fidelepex20_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex20/fidelepex20_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex19/fidelepex19_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex19/fidelepex19_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex19/fidelepex19_image1.jpg

[Musique]

For some reason, I'm so happy Cynthia went on to compete in Tokyo. Ang ganda niya sa pic na ito. So that means, next year pa si Ditto. Capital mag-compete?

Looks like Osmel really likes Cynthia kasi he could have sent Ditto. Capital instead. Maybe he believes that Cynthia's experience would work well for her.

:bow:

[Musique]

Buti na lang she has straight hair during her "crowning". Mas maganda siya kaysa sa pics niya sa site. Oh well! We definitely have a new Miss universe, it's no dream, ladies and gentlemen.

:bow:

[Musique]

Should anything happen to Miss Universe, for any reasons, Donald Trump will handle the situation!

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/fidelepex18/fidelepex18_image2.jpg

:bow:

[Musique]

If I will based it on the swimsuit pics above, Oxana definitely is much better.

Justine doesn't look like she can model :no:

:bow:

[Apostle]

Lara Dutta and Justine Pasek kinda look alike. Indian roots, I suppose.

[Musique]

Up to now, I'm still disappointed with what happened to Miss Universe. I think Oxana wasn't really ready to take on the Universe.

I think Miss Universe should bring back the final questions that would require politically correct ladies to answer the question with ease. I think the final question should be the one to bring out the substance in these women. In the past 2 years kasi, medyo pang slum book type lang yung final question, which could make the pageant look less tense but at the same time make it look less serious. At least with the serious final question, the ladies are made aware that if they win, they would be into a world of responsibilities. I especially like the final questions in 1999 and 2000. They should take the pageant more seriously now. Kung pwede nga lang, ibalik din ang Top 10 interview, that way, makikita ang delegates up close. Sa sobrang naging super model ang dating ng Miss Universe productions ngayon, naging ang dating is that Miss Universe will do nothing but model. But that is not the reality. Miss Universe is a serious title with serious responsibilities. I read in an article that Oxana said nobody told her that Miss Universe has a big responsibility. Did she think it would be easy? But we all know that she is a woman of principle because she knows what she wants in life.

Oh well! Good luck to Oxana and her studies and may Justine be a good Miss Universe.

When I was watching the pageant, I was shocked that Justine was First RU, because for me, she didn't have the zest to be 1st RU. And now, I am equally shocked to see her take the crown.!!!

:bow:

[MingTsai]

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20020924/capt.1032892938.russia_miss_universe_mosb803.jpg

another look at oxana.

[Musique]

Grabe! Miss Universe related websites have been changing their frontpages already. They're removing Oxana and replacing her with Justine.


Miss Universe (http://www.missuniverse.com)
GlobalBeauties (http://www.globalbeauties.com)
BeauLand (http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MISS-UNIVERSE.htm)
Miss Universe Gateway (http://www.geocities.com/mugateway)

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Apostle: Napansin mo din ha! Both ladies have European roots. Justine was born of a Polish father and a Panamanian mother. Lara, on the other hand, has European roots which I just can exactly determine. :)

fidele: Thanks for the Justine coronation pics. :up:

Musique: Justine landed in 2nd place overall last May 29 because of her famous answer during the Personality Q&A revealing that given the chance to represent another nation, she'd choose Puerto Rico.

Here is her answer during the Final Q&A...

"I really can't help blushing when people give me their sincere cariño... their sincere love. I feel really blessed and that's what it really is."

MinsTsai: Ei bro! Salamat sa pic ni Oxana. :)

[MingTsai]

JUSTINE PASEK
MISS UNIVERSE® 2002

Justine Pasek, a crowd favorite during the 2002 MISS UNIVERSE competition, is a 22-year-old native of Panama City, Panama. She has been recognized all over the world for her supermodel looks and humble personality. Her natural beauty is indicative of the beauty in the new millennium. As Justine moves to New York City to take on the title of Miss Universe, she is ready to work hard as an ambassador for women around the world by representing the Miss Universe Organization.

Before putting on the crown, Justine worked in production for television specials, charity events, theater musicals and fashion shows. She plans to someday complete a degree in Environmental Engineering, and then work for the Smithsonian Research Center, educating the public about environmental conservation. During her reign as Miss Panama, she has worked with Casa Esperanza, which is an organization that helps street kids get off the street and into schools. She has also set up fashion shows for charitable organizations such as the Red Cross, FANLIC (Fundsacion Amigos Ninos Con Leucemia Y Cancer), Fundacion Son Felipe, among others.

Justine is the daughter of a software engineer for the Panama Canal Authority and a homemaker. She is the oldest of three; her two brothers are 12 and 14. Her Grandfather was a marine in World War II and a pilot for the Panama Canal Commission. She has a very close relationship with her parents and has been a mentor to her younger siblings. She has had her family’s support as a competitor in swimming, basketball and volleyball and has enjoyed drawing, ballet, tap, salsa and gourmet cooking lessons throughout her childhood.

As Miss Universe 2002, Pasek will travel extensively working with internationally recognized AIDS/HIV organizations, including the Global Health Council, the Harvard AIDS Institute, AmFAR, and the Center for Disease Control’s “Act Now” campaign. As a “celebrity” spokesperson, she will be responsible for working with the media globally to generate a better understanding and acceptance of AIDS and HIV and its prevention; while helping increase awareness, funding and resources for these key organizations.

[JENSIE_G]

MingTsai: Thanks uli bro! :up:

[MingTsai]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/mingtsai/mingtsai_image1.jpg

GRABE NA TO!!!

NEW YORK --- Binawian kahapon ng korona ang napiling Miss Universe 2002 na si Oxana Federova ng bansang Russia.

Naunang sinabi ni Federova na siya ang nagbitiw bilang Miss Universe, apat na buwan pagkaraang makoronahan, dahil sagabal umano ang mga obligasyong hatid ng korona sa kanyang edukasyon.

Subalit prangkahang sinabi ng Miss Universe Organization na sinibak nila ang 24-anyos na Russian beauty. Ang pagbawi ng korona sa isang Miss Universe ay kauna-unahan sa loob ng 52-taong kasaysayan ng beauty pageant na ito.

Wala pang ibinibigay na paliwanag ang organization kung bakit sinibak ang Russian subalit tiniyak ng spokeswoman ng The Miss Universe Organization na si Esther Swan na nakapili na sila ng bagong Miss Universe.

“I can only comment that we do have a new Miss Universe,” ani Swan kasunod ay binanggit ang pangalan ni Miss Panama Justine Pasek, 22-anyos na siyang nanalong First Runner-Up sa nakaraang koronasyon noong Mayo.

Pormal umanong kokoronahan si Miss Panama sa gaganaping press conference sa New York ngayong araw na ito.

Sa interview naman ng Russian TV, nagpahayag ng pagkabigla ang tinanggalan ng koronang si Federova. Iginiit nito na siya ang nagbitiw at hindi siya sinibak. “I found that the duties really interfered with my education. That’s the only reason that I decided to give up the crown,” ani Ms. Russia.

Kahit umano wala na sa kanya ang opisyal na titulo bilang “Miss Universe,” sinabi ni Ms. Russia na nasa kanya pa rin ang karangalan. “I consider myself to still be Miss Universe. I’m proud that a Russian woman carries the title. But when I entered the contest, I had no idea and no one ever explained to me the consequences of winning the contest, many commitments.”

Kaagad naman itong kinontra ng organisasyon sa pamamagitan ng pagbura sa pangalan ni Miss Russia sa official website ng Miss Universe. Sa ngayon, si Miss Panama na ang nakatala bilang opisyal na 2002 Miss Universe.

May kumakalat ding ulat na nag-umpisa ang away sa pagitan ni Miss Russia at ng organisasyon dahil ayaw umanong gawin ni Federova ang ilang obligasyon bilang Miss Universe at diumano’y buntis na ito at ikakasal sa kanyang matagal ng kasintahan.

Mahigpit naman itong pinabulaanan ng Russian beauty.

[Lara_D]

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To Our National Directors:

As most of you know, the title of MISS UNIVERSE comes with great responsibility. It is built on a tradition in which the MISS UNIVERSE Titleholder is not merely a beauty queen; she travels extensively as a spokesperson, a goodwill ambassador and a role model to millions. She has many obligations, to our charitable alliances, our sponsors, our fans, and to you our National Directors.

Unfortunately, Oxana Fedorova was unable to fulfill her duties as MISS UNIVERSE 2002 and therefore, first runner-up, Justine Pasek of Panama will assume the title, effective tomorrow.

This is the first time in the fifty-two year history of the Organization that a Miss Universe has not completed her reign and replacing Oxana was in the best interest of all involved. We wish Oxana only the best in her future endeavors and know her return to Russia is a welcome one.

In turn, we welcome Justine to New York and to the MISS UNIVERSE Organization. We are confident she will be a wonderful representative for all of us who are a part of the MISS UNIVERSE system and look forward to the months ahead.

Sincerely,
Paula Shugart

[cathybee]

I won't ever accept this :tampo: 2 years in a row na akong disappointed! :depressed2: Napapadami tuloy kain ko sa inis ah....:(

[Lara_D]

Sana si Denise nalang ang nag crown, ang sagwa. I have accepted reality about Justine (there's nothing we can do anyway), though never in my lifetime did I expect that I would see a Miss Universe getting dethroned. Yes, Jensie is right, natalbugan nanaman ng Miss Universe ang Miss World. The boycott did not reach this kind of proportion. It's everywhere.
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[Lara_D]

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New Miss Universe crowned; predecessor dethroned
Tue Sep 24, 7:34 PM ET
By KATHERINE ROTH, Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK - Moments after being crowned Tuesday as the new Miss Universe ( news - web sites), 23-year-old Justine Pasek of Panama said she was still stunned by news that the pageant winner had been dethroned.

Still, she was happy to take over.

"I'm sure this next nine months will be the most important of my life," she said, carefully balancing a diamond and pearl tiara on her head during a brief ceremony. "I could not be more excited and ready to start."

The former first runner-up was crowned a day after Russian law student Oxana Fedorova, who won the May pageant in Puerto Rico, was dethroned because pageant officials said she was not fulfilling her duties. It was first time a titleholder had been fired in the contest's 52-year history.

Paula Shugart, the organization's president, had asked Fedorova to resign, said real estate magnate Donald Trump, co-owner of Miss Universe Organization. "When Oxana didn't resign, Paula had no choice but to terminate her," Trump said.

Shugart and Trump said Fedorova didn't show up for some photo shoots and charity events.

"She needed to spend a lot of time in Russia," Shugart said on NBC television. "I believe her mother was ill at one point."

Fedorova, a police lieutenant pursuing a graduate law degree at St. Petersburg's Police Academy, denied she was fired and said she gave up the title voluntarily.

"The duties of a world beauty are wonderful. However, my prime goal is my studies and career in Russia," Fedorova told RTR state television Monday. "I know I will remain Miss Universe for Russian citizens and for myself."

Pasek, who works in television production and hopes to complete a degree in environmental engineering, will spend the coming months as a goodwill ambassador in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

She said she wished Fedorova "the best and I'm very happy to be taking over this job now."

Pageant officials said Fedorova had returned the $20,000 diamond and pearl tiara she won when she was named Miss Universe. A more expensive tiara — with 800 diamonds instead of 15 — which winners wear only when they are crowned, is kept by the Miss Universe Organization.

note: maganda naman siya ah

[Lara_D]

Dasvidaniya, Oksana!
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020924/oxana_port.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020924/oxana1.jpg

[cathybee]

Yup, maganda sya in all fairness...parang si Denise, maganda rin talaga in all honesty...pero...I really can't put my heart into it :depressed: Nafixated sobra siguro ako sa Russia...from tennis to beauty to accent?!? hehehe....:)

[soulthird]

from GB:

Justine Pasek from Panama was officially crowned today as Miss Universe 2002. Wrapped in the colors of fall, in hues of brown, sugar and spice, dressed in a simple power suit and in impeccable shape, Justine Pasek -the new Miss Universe 2002-, accepted her crown at the Trump Plaza Towers in Fifth Avenue, New York.

Surrounded by a hefty press from around the world, Pasek answered questions with the same serene voice that characterized her answers during the Miss Universe Pageant celebrated in Puerto Rico four months ago where she was selected first runner up. Originally from Panama City, Panama, Justine is the first Miss Universe from this country. She inherited the crown after Russia's Oxana Fedorova lost her crown by not complying with her title responsibilities and forced the Miss Universe Organization to cancel her contract. Left: The Panamanian beauty is crowned by Donald Trump himself.

When Justine was asked about her impressions on Oxana, she expressed diplomatically: "We had good chemistry during the few occasions we talked in Puerto Rico -where they were both elected-, and in Panama when she came to visit for a fashion show. She seemed like a very sweet girl. But there was a language barrier, (Oxana was not fluent in English). So, I really don't have much to base an opinion", Justine added.

"You can dream about becoming Miss Universe, but the reality is so much better. It's been shortly after 24 hours since I found out I was the new Miss Universe. I came to New York thinking I was going to comply with a travel assignment by the Organization as First Runner Up, when Paula Shugart (President Of Miss Universe) picked me up at the airport. As we were approaching New York City, she gave me the news. Ever since its been turmoil".

Certainly it looks hectic for the Panamanian beauty when asked if she had the opportunity to talk to Mireya Moscoso, Panama's first female president. "I've been told she tried to contact me, but in all honesty I have been so busy ever since I was announced as the new Miss Universe, that I have not had the time. As soon as I can I will contact her and of course my friends and family." she answered.

When a Russian journalist asked Justine if the pageant was losing its relevance, Donald Trump -the mogul business multimillionaire owner of the Miss Universe franchise- interrupted and mentioned the buster ratings Miss Universe had in the TV sweepstakes last May. But it was Justine who gave the human touch. "Miss Universe, the pageant itself, is held only one night," Justine said. "The work Miss Universe does in AIDS and for charity organizations around the world, that's what Miss Universe is all about. Taking this in consideration, I simply can't believe why this pageant would lose its relevance."

Once said these words, there was a strenuous applause and both Shugart and Trump gave a smile of satisfaction. Right: Justine wears the $250,000.00 Mikimoto pearl crown that was designed this year for thenew Miss Universe!

Another emotional moment came when a Panamanian journalist gave a heart felt speech at the end of the conference congratulating Justine for her crowning, which brought emotion to Justine's serene tone. "I can't wait to be back in Panama and see the reaction of my people. I'm proud to be the first Panamanian to be Miss Universe." She said visually touched.

Shortly after the press conference ended, Justine complied with individual interviews for which she attended everyone with her calm, professional demeanor. Left: Trump, Shugart and Pasek answer the media's questions.

She had her natural fuzzy hair nicely straightened, added with a few rays and her make up was impeccable. Unlike the last Miss Universe titleholders, Justine hasn't gained an extra pound since she competed. She is assuming her role as if it were made to measure and she is already, in only one day, quite an international celebrity. Mary Hilliard, Director Of Public Relations of the Miss Universe Organization had scheduled an interview with Connie Chung tonight for CNN and there on and there forth. And with this, raveled in a mirage of press and pageant fans, not knowing exactly which is which, a new Miss Universe is selected and pageant history was made.

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[JENSIE_G]

MingTsai: Thanks for the article you've posted! :up:

Lara_D: Thanks for Paula's official statement. Onga eh. MU has dunnit again... Na-overshadow na naman ang MW... :glee:

cathybee: Actually, yesterday was our thread's national day of mourning... :mecry:

soulthird: Hi there! Thanks for the article! :D

[Lara_D]

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I think nobody wanted this to happen, even Justine. I guess from the start, Oxana should've planned ahead if by winning Miss Universe would interfere with her studies. If she really wanted to focus on her studies then she shouldn't have joined Miss Universe in the first place.

[cathybee]

nakuu...may gumawa pa ng bagong thread na sumisigaw na wala na si Oxana :bigcry:

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Thanks for these pics... Onga eh. Sana Oxana hadn't gone na lang San Juan in the 1st place... Kung ganto lang pala ang mangyayari... Well, she's still one of the most beautiful women in the entire universe with or without the Mikimoto crown on her head... :mecry: *sniff*

cathybee: It's okay... Hayaan na lang natin silang gumawa ng sariling thread... Malayo naman mararating nila eh. :wink: :glee:

[cathybee]

Alam nyo di talaga ako naniniwalang hindi nya alam kung gano kalaking responsibility to eh...kase kung hindi, last year pa lang, natuloy na sya, kaso di ba may studies din sya inaasikaso nun?!? Tsaka...kung ikaw ba naman na hindi muntik matuloy e nakatuloy pa rin...you think you are not firm enough to get to what your goal is?!? Di ako naniniwalang wala syang substance na tipong..."Ay, mahirap pala, ayoko na!" Ewan ko, opinion ko lang ha...pero one thing's for sure, for whatever it is, silang ni Oxana at ng MUO lang ang nakakaalam kung anong nangyari! Its okay...Ill get over this...:) but I can't guarantee liking Justine just as you guys like her....Ill stand neutral! :teehee:

Lara: Balik mo na lang si Lara sa avatar mo :teehee:

[Lara_D]

Ang ayaw ko lang kasi Latina nanaman ang Miss Universe. Si Lara ibalik ko? hehehe hanapin ko pa. Oxana wasn't really completely ready when she joined Miss Universe I think, and look at the consequences. Life altering kaya ito. Anybody can have PhD, but not anybody can be Miss Universe.

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: I do get your point. :up:

In light of Oxana's fate, I wanna know the reactions of the following people...

-Denise Quiñones (of course since she's Oxana's predecessor)
-Zhuo Ling (my gawd she's an inch away from the MU crown)
-the 8 judges that selected Oxana as the winner last May

Lara_D: Tumpak!!!! Wala me masabi sa latest post mo. Naiiyak ako... Hehehehe! :glee: :mecry:

If ever ibabalik mo si Lara Dutta as your avatar, put the one na naka-blue siya... yung galing sa Hola.com That's her best shot ever eh. :D

[Rosamae]

hi guys,
parang naninibago talaga ako seeing justine wera the mikimoto crown...siguro i got used to oxana wearing it...maybe ill get used to it later pero ngayon sa isip ko the crown only looks good on oxanas head ..*sigh*

[Lara_D]

Rosamae.
Since you're living in New York, was the Press conference shown on tv or something? You're there where all the action is, care to give an insight? Is the news everywhere?

Originally posted by Rosamae
hi guys,
parang naninibago talaga ako seeing justine wera the mikimoto crown...siguro i got used to oxana wearing it...maybe ill get used to it later pero ngayon sa isip ko the crown only looks good on oxanas head ..*sigh*

[JENSIE_G]

Rosamae: Hi there! Share ka naman dyan... :D

Musique: I just hope Cynthia opts for another gown! That silver Angel Sanchez number is getting to my nerves na... And perhaps to everyone else's too... :mad:

[cathybee]

lara: Kaya nga eh...tama ka dyan...pero parang nagdodoubt talaga ako na hindi nya alam yan! Ngek!
jensie: isama mo ako dyan! creepy na *** gown na yan..hindi na sya nakakatuwa! Di ko na nga sya like dati..ngayon mas hindi ko na talaga like yang gown ni cynthia ah :yuck:

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Hell yeah! It's a good thing though na she changed her hairdo during MV2002. Nakakasawa na rin yung nakataas eh. :mad:

[Rosamae]

jensie,

i think they included it in the morning news...wala kasi akos a bahay buong araw eh so i didnt catch anything..siguro bukas sa mga newspapers baka may makita ako..ill let u know

[JENSIE_G]

Rosamae: Ah okay. Thanks! Dito naman, the news on Oxana has been splashed everywhere... even in local tabloids... :glee:

[fidèle]

More Miss Venezuela Pageant pix!

http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/miss_venezuela2002/images/mv3.jpg
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[fidèle]

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[fidèle]

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[fidèle]

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[cathybee]

Dyosko! Mukha silang cabaret girlllssss....:eek:

[Musique]

Ayoko nang makita ang silver gown ni Cynthia sa Miss International. Sobra na. Enough is enough. Kahit yung simpleng gown na lang na suot niya sa kanyang official portrait shot for Miss Universe, okay na sa akin yon. Basta huwag lang yung silver!!!!! :mecry:

:bow:

[maniacal]

Musique: Dun sa mga websites na nilagay mo, I like the Miss Universe Gateway the most. Simply because hindi nila pinalabas that Oxana never existed. Although sa frontpage nila, si Justine na yung pic, sa "2002 Pageant" page, nandon pa rin si Oxana, at properly labeled na she was "dethroned after 117 days" at nakalagay kay Justine na she "ascended to the title.

[MingTsai]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/MB65/MB65_image2.jpg

[MingTsai]

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Three applicants for the beauty competition in Sanya, in the Chinese province of Hainan. More than a 80 beauties compete for the chance to represent China in Miss World,

[Musique]

Any news and photos about what's happening in Tokyo right now? GB has not updated their Miss I contestants gallery.

:bow:

[Russkiy]

Grabe na to!! Hindi talaga ako makapaniwala na hindi na si Oksana ang Miss Universe!!!! Kaninang umaga ko lang nalaman yung news, medyo late nako! Grabe i'm so SHOCKED!!:ayaw:
Nakita ko pa yung news sa katabi ko sa bus habang papunta akong school tapos NAPANGANGA lang ako! Grabe...buong araw akong nakatanga! Pati sa classroom nakatingin lang ako sa isang sulok!!!Iniisip kung bakit nangyari yun! Di talaga ako makapaniwala! Hay! Ewan ko ba!? Kasi, i treat Oksana as my role model eh! Biro mo, san ka nakakita ng Miss Universe na Police, attorney at lecturer pa! Bihira!

I will never believe that Oksana was married or pregnant! Parang impossible ata yun! Preggy ng ilang buwan?

Naku...grabe...nadala talaga ako ng news nayan! Nawala na nga yung pagka-excite ko sa UAAP bukas eh dahil sa breaking news!

Pero, i'm wishing Justine all the luck!!
:mecry:HUHUHUHUHU!!!!



HUHUHUHU!!!! Parang nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!

kelan kaya ako maka recover???

Goodbye...!!!! and good luck!! Dasvidaniya ee ni Phuka, ni pera!Oksana Fyodorova
http://peoples.ru/art/fashion/mannequin/fedorova/fotomiss99.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Thanks for the pics bro! :up:

cathybee: Onga eh. Hehe! :D

MingTsai: Wow! :wow: I'm impressed kay Kate Manalo ah. :D I'm also impressed with the Chinese contestants.

Musique: Unfortunately, we don't have updates either. All I know is natuloy ang flight ni Tin-tin Alzar last Monday afternoon via Philippine Airlines PR 432. She's there na. Old news na... :D

Russkiy: I understand how you feel. Ganyan din initial reaction ko when I learned about it last Monday evening. Haaaay... :mecry:

[Musique]

Hello!

Grabe! wala na ngang magagawa for Oxana. She's all over the news lately.

:bow:

[Musique]

Kate Manalo looks very different. She must lost a lot of pounds. Thank God hindi na masyadong chubby ang cheeks niya. Is this the latest photo of hers?

:bow:

[Lara_D]

Justine Pasek in Star World just now!!!! Sa Star News Asia. The clip showing her in the Press Conference.

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Onga eh. How I wish kunan naman si Oxana ng statement or something noh? Para we can get to see how she is right at this very moment... :(

[Lara_D]

The newspaper that said Oxana was a b**** and she was pregnant "daw" came from the NY Post. A renowed TABLOID lang, that loves to sensationalize everything. The more respectable US papers who covered the story did not put that quote. Yeah nawala din ang excitement ko sa UAAP. Parang UAAP is nothing compared to this.

Originally posted by Russkiy
I will never believe that Oksana was married or pregnant! Parang impossible ata yun! Preggy ng ilang buwan?

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[Russkiy]

oh, yes...tabloid lang nga pala. Sorry, got carried away eh. Well, hay..buti nalang medyo ok na ko ngayon. Let's face the reality na wala na ngang crown si oksana. whew......:( huhuhuh

hay naku..talaga yang mga tabloid na yan...kung anu-ano nalang!Kesyo manira ng tao...hanggang tsismis! ***** daw si oksana!

[Lara_D]

Two Miss Universe in less than a year. I know nakakainip maghintay for the next Miss Universe but this is just too saddening.

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[Lara_D]

Ok lang yun. I wasn't able to think straight two nights ago when I saw Justine's pic in the Miss U site instead of Oxana. I wasn't able to do my school works properly. I was really dazed that time.

Originally posted by Russkiy
oh, yes...tabloid lang nga pala. Sorry, got carried away eh. Well, hay..buti nalang medyo ok na ko ngayon. Let's face the reality na wala na ngang crown si oksana. whew......:( huhuhuh

[Russkiy]

just wanna say na mas maganda parin ang mikimoto crown nung si Oksana pa ang sumusuot. Parang di ko feel yung essence ng Miss U pag suot ni Justine yung crown. Parang may lamat na. hehhe

Pareho lang naman silang maganda :(

[JENSIE_G]

Russkiy: Don't worry bro... You'll get used to it rin! :up: ;)

[xysher]

good pm peeps!!

wow!! the news about oxana's dethronement really rocked the whole world.

for me, the mikimoto tiara looks best on oxana. she carrries it well and i still can't seem to get the hang of justine wearing it. :(

regarding kate manalo, i think she lost some weight but siguro a few more pounds and some toning for her to be more prepared for miss world and i commend her effort in trying to be in shape.:)

[JENSIE_G]

xysher: Onga eh... Ibang klase itong nangyari na ito. What an experience for all of us. :wow:

Hindi pa rin me nakaka-recover pero I know matatanggap ko rin in due time... :depressed2:

Gumanda si Kate Manalo! :up:

[Russkiy]

just saw an interview of oksana from CNN. Kinuha ata yun ng CNN sa isang Russian TV station. Hindi naman siya tumaba ah! Talaga yung ibang tao oh. Exaggerated!
Ganun parin yung itsura. Naka black na sweater tapos sa ibabaw ng sweater niya parang red na vest. She looks nice naman, but quite sad. Mukhang malungkot yung mga mata niya e. :)

Yun..sabi niya na she never knew na ganun pala ka-hectic yung schedule pag naging miss universe. Sa ngayon daw kasi, priority niya yung studies niya, and she also said that she voluntarily gave up her crown. Hindi raw totoo na pinatalsik siya.

Sabi naman "daw" ni Justine Pasek, now Miss Universe 2002, na plano niyang tawagan si Oksana! hahahaha!

Pareho pala silang nag ke-claim ng titulo ng miss universe.

According to Oksana, she is still Miss Universe 2002. Ganun din si Justine.

[JENSIE_G]

Russkiy: Dahil sa balita mong iyan, the more I feel sad that Oxana had to suffer this fate. Haaaaay... :depressed: :mecry:

She will still be one of the most beautiful women in the entire universe with or without that Mikimoto crown on her head... :up:

[Lara_D]

That's how tabloids make money. Now, though hard it may seem, Oxana cannot claim she's Miss Universe 2002 anymore. She voluntarily gave up the crown, it's like saying you quit your job na. A former Miss Universe maybe, but she would have to share 2002 with Justine- now this would be confusing. I for once accepted it na, there's no use of sourgraping and whining, "sayang this and sayang that." Malungkot nga pero, move on nalang.

Originally posted by Russkiy
just saw an interview of oksana from CNN. Kinuha ata yun ng CNN sa isang Russian TV station. Hindi naman siya tumaba ah! Talaga yung ibang tao oh. Exaggerated!

[JENSIE_G]

I just wanna share these pix... :)

Here's that famous costume that a number of Panamanian queens have worn to Miss Universe. La lang... :D
http://vivapanama.org/Images/ATTHELACONVENTIONCENTER_5.jpg
http://vivapanama.org/Images/feria2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

Ipaghiganti kaya ni Miss Russia 2002 Svetlana Korolyova si Oxana come May 2003? Stay tuned. :)

Svetlana is 19 years old and stands 5 feet 11 inches...
http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/picturejokes/5241.jpg

She's the 1st blonde to win Miss Russia since 1998.

[JENSIE_G]

On Monday, we will find out who Malgorzata's successor is... :up:

Malgorzata Rozniecka was originally the 1st runner-up during the Miss Polonia 2000 pageant.
http://www.worldofmiss.republika.pl/zdjecia/miss6.jpg http://www.worldofmiss.republika.pl/zdjecia/miss2.jpg

She was the 3rd Polish woman to be crowned Miss International. :)
http://www.worldofmiss.republika.pl/zdjecia/i_ranking_pol01.jpg http://www.worldofmiss.republika.pl/zdjecia/i01_winner.jpg
http://www.worldofmiss.republika.pl/zdjecia/i01_top3.jpg

[vertigo]

I don't like Justine Pasek.

I am and forever will be for Oxana.
The most beautiful Miss Universe and most deserving ever!

[katuyk]

The plot thickens
Ousted Miss Universe Says She Was Misled
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's dethroned Miss Universe, committed to a career in the police, was quoted as saying Wednesday she had performed her duties diligently but had been misled over the scale of the title holder's job.
Oxana Fedorova, replaced by Miss Panama in a New York ceremony, told the tabloid daily Komsomolskaya Pravda that she had been astonished at U.S. press reports that she had been lazy, capricious and unworthy of the title.
"There is not a grain of truth in this ... I gave up the title voluntarily. Such are my personal circumstances," Fedorova told the daily in a front-page article entitled "Patriot or Flighty Woman?"
"Before I won, no one told me anything about the conditions of the contract. I never thought there would be so many commitments. And I never had any intention of abandoning my university work. So I told the organizers that I had to go home and of course they couldn't wait months for me to come back."
Fedorova, 24, is to defend a thesis on private security companies at St. Petersburg's Interior Ministry Police University later this year. The daily quoted an Interior Ministry official as saying she had recently been named a police captain.
Fedorova's removal was the first in the history of the pageant. Organizers said she had failed to carry out her responsibilities, while press reports suggested she had gained weight, married or become pregnant.
She said future competitors would have to decide whether they wanted to work as models.
"I did when I was 17. Now I work in the Interior Ministry and I'm proud of it," she told the daily.
A school friend told Komsomolskaya Pravda the ousted beauty queen had a dark-haired boyfriend who was a "big businessman." Fyodorov was coy about suggestions he was wealthy. "Is that so?" she said. "I can't say, I really can't say."

[Lara_D]

JUSTINE AT CNN WITH CONNIE CHUNG SEPTEMBER 24, 8:45 P.M. EST

JUSTINE, accompanied by MUO President Paula Shugart, appeared briefly on CNN's "Connie Chung Tonight".
The segment began with a footage of Oxana back in Russia as well as a television interview.
Here are some videobits from Connie's show:
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Oxana_CNN_1.jpg
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Oxana_CNN_2.jpg
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Oxana_CNN_3.jpg
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Oxana_CNN_4.jpg
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Justine_Paula_CNN_1.jpg
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Justine_Paula_CNN_2.jpg
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Justine_Paula_CNN_3.jpg
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Paula_CNN_1.jpg
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Paula_CNN_2.jpg
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Justine_CNN_1.jpg
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Justine_CNN_2.jpg

[Musique]

Good morning!!!

http://www.missesdelmundo.com/universo%20mundo/fotos%20portada/christianne%20balmelli%20portada%203.jpg

:bow:

[Musique]

GB reports there are only 49 delegates fpr Miss International!!! :whatthe:

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Thanks for the videobits. Ang ganda dyan ni Justine ah! :wow:

vertigo: Hi there! :D

katuyk: Ei there! Thanks for the article. :up:

Musique: Thanks for the info. Ang konti naman ng MI2002 delegates... :(

[Musique]

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/international/images1/mi0017.jpg

:bow:

[Musique]

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/international/images1/i02_pr_swe.jpg

:bow:

[MingTsai]

http://www5.gratisweb.com/vzlavarias/mariangel_osmel.jpg

[MingTsai]

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20020925/capt.1032983413.russia_miss_universe_mosb105.jpg
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20020925/capt.1032983397.russia_miss_universe_mosb106.jpg

[MingTsai]

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0KQBpZWcODiqyVTbHetchMKPpqDCOW0I29sz4mybeGmL8Z9J0YD4RYY2rrlwH78DzKAHFB3NjvNY/milenajp.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/mingtsai/mingtsai_image2.jpg

[Musique]

Amy Yan Wei, Miss China, is Miss International 2002's Miss Photogenic!

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/newsimages/mi0041.jpg

:bow:

[MingTsai]

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/international/2002/images/costumes.jpg

dapat di na ito pinasuot sa kanya. buti sana kung di to nanalo sa miss universe, e alam ng lahat ng tao na nagamit na yung costume. baka binabawi lang ang ginastos paggawa nito. :mad:

[Musique]

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/newsimages/mi0005.JPG

:bow:

[Musique]

Miss Senegal, the only Black delegate this year!

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/international/2002/images/mi0001.jpg

:bow:

[malditoako]

I agree with most of you that it will take a long time for us to get used to Justine being Miss Universe...I have been a follower of the pageant for some years now, and very few winners impressed me. Of course, it was very elating in 1999. But this year's Miss Universe is an entirely different experience... You know the feeling of watching such a momentous event... IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE... OXANA FEDEROVA HAS IT... all the qualities that makes a woman a Queen...

Actually, till i read the news last tuesday, I still can't get over the way she won... I know that a lot of us can come up with words to describe her and the way she bowled us over...IT WAS AWESOME...

It was just saddening that this has to happen:depressed:... Maybe I'm biased coz I wasn't a Justine fan in the fist place... When did Russia first joined btw? Imagine winning the prestigious crown just after a few years.. and Panama joining for the longest time perhaps and have Justine wear the crown coz of technicality...

But then, detroned or whatever, I will always remember OXANA as Miss Universe 2002. Lest we forget, she won the crown on the criteria set by the organizers, not "while waiting in the wings"..

Honestly, I think Justine is too masculine looking for the title. She just don't cut it...and I'm afraid she never will... :crazytongue:

[Musique]

Miss Tanzania Earth 2002
Tausi Abdalla

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/newsimages/tanzearth.jpg

:bow:

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by fidèle
Yup!! I know!

Newaiz, I also read somewhere that Miss Universe 1971 Georgina Rizk of Lebanon refused to crown her successor in Puerto Rico in line of the ambush incident that happened to Israeli citizens! *okay*

fidele, its not Israeli citizens invlolved in the ambush at Beirut's International Airport, but Puerto Rican pilgrims and the fact that the pageant was to be staged in Puerto Rico, the Lebanese government did not allow her to go to the pageant site for security reasons.

[fidèle]

Originally posted by power(bubbles)
fidele, its not Israeli citizens invlolved in teh ambush at Beirut's International Airport, but Puerto Rican pilgrims and the fact that the pageant was to be staged in Puerto Rico, the Lebanese government did not allow her to go to the pageant site for security reasons. Oh ok! thanx! :)

[JENSIE_G]

I spoke to Zorah Andam a while ago...

Tin-tin Alzar will also be wearing the silver gown that Alfredo Barraza had created for Zorah last year.

It was Madame Araneta's decision... :rolleyes:

[fidèle]

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/international/2002/images/photogal.jpg
Miss Philippines, Kristine Alzar and Miss Colombia, Consuelo Guzman

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Thanks for the pic! :up:

Super voluptuous si Tin-tin ah! :handsdown:

My god ang ganda ni Consuelo! Just imagine if she was sent to San Juan instead... :wow:

[power(bubbles)]

Hey guys long time no post for me here. I was able to watch Justine's crowning. It was beamed from Fox TV a few days back. I'm sad with what had transpired, certainly the biggest scandal to hit the pageant scene. Remember that the last abdication/being dethrone took place 22 years ago. I'm referring to Gabriella Brum as Miss World 1980. It so sad. After the Oxana's crowning I was so satisfied with her, since the previous year I have reservations on Denise and came to terms with her victory only last May. It's really sad, this is certainly water never been tested by Miss Universe. It's really hard to come to terms with it. But the "Show must go on".

On the other hand, I'm starting to get pissed off with Stella. Who does she think she is. Why does she keep on recycling gowns, then national costumes. This is sick. I think she's allowing Pitoy to dictate her every move with regards to her queens. Just a thought.

[Russkiy]

ano ba to....2 days na kong bad trip, first the news about oksana, ngayon.....TALO LA SALLE!!!!! huhuhuh....di bale may GAME 2 and 3 pa! Congrats sa mga Atenista dito. Nice game..sulit ang ticket.

By the way, wala bang latest news kay Zhuo Ling? Thanks... Good night

[JENSIE_G]

Russkiy: Onga eh. Waaaaaaaaah! :bigcry: Sabay tayong umiyak... *sniff*

May Game 2 pa naman eh... :D

[Russkiy]

weeeee!! excited na ko mag Miss World! lapit na!

Lara and Ming tsai, Thank you for the oksana and justine pics...
Miss ko na siya..:(

Jensie, tama ka! may Game 2 pa!! revenge!!
huhuhuhuh

Animo La Salle! parin!

[fidèle]

Although I'm from Benilde, sama-sama tayong umiyak! :bawling:

ANIMO BENILDE!
ANIMO LA SALLE!

Go Green Archers!!! *okay*

Grabe, off topic na ito!! heheh! :glee: Sorry po! :bonkself:

[JENSIE_G]

Speaking of UAAP games...

-I remembered Reham Snow Tago being DLSU's muse during the Opening of the UAAP games in July 1995. She also watched the finals game in October of that year.
-I also remember Joanne Santos watching the finals game nung October '95.
-Miriam was UST's muse nung '99 opening.
-Inno Sotto was present kanina. It's impossible to miss him with his long hair... :D

[Lara_D]

Actually it's the other way around. Madame Stella gets what she wants and she does not heed to anyone, even Pitoy. Believe it or not, Pitoy has nothing to do with Bb. anymore, he just shows up for formalities nalang. He leaves all the decision power to Stella. How do I know this? Well my mom is a close friend of Pitoy, and so are a lot of Pinoy designers. Sine there are lots of shady characters lurking in Pex I cannot expose who my mom is. I'll just leave this as a clue, thanks to her, I was able to get Miss Universe Press Access.


Originally posted by power(bubbles)

On the other hand, I'm starting to get pissed off with Stella. Who does she think she is. Why does she keep on recycling gowns, then national costumes. This is sick. I think she's allowing Pitoy to dictate her every move with regards to her queens. Just a thought.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: You're correct! :up: Madame Stella still has the final say...

Take the case of Nina Ricci two years ago. She was originally set to design her own evening gown. Peter Lim was originally commissioned to design her national costume. Pero due to an unexpected twist of fate... it was still Madame Araneta who got her wish... She commissioned her friend Alfredo Barraza to take care of everything... Nina Ricci's wardrobe was imported... everything-- from her undies, blouses and other casual clothes... the only thing "Filipino" she brought to Nicosia was herself... kaya ayun... :(

Oh well...

[Lara_D]

Pictures of Justine during the Miss Universe Press conference
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/justinepasek/justinepasek_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/justinepasek/justinepasek_image2.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/justinepasek/justinepasek_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Thankies for the high-resolution pics! :up:

In fairness to Justine, gumanda siya compared sa itsura niya last May... :handsdown:

[Lara_D]

Baka maiyak lang kayo...

Oxana with Miss Universe President Paula Shugart, her "former" employer.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/oxana/oxana_image1.jpg

[fidèle]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Baka maiyak lang kayo...

Oxana with Miss Universe President Paula Shugart, her "former" employer.
Nakakaiyak talaga!! :bawling: Hanky please!

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Dapat ang caption mo... "Oxana during happier times".... Waaaaaaaahhhhhhh! :bigcry:

Nakaka-iyak nga... *sob*

Ang konsuelo lang ay super linaw ng pic. Ahihihihi! The wonders of the Press Site! :bounce:

fidele: So many tears to cry... so little time... :(

[Musique]

Natural-looking si Cynthia dito!!! :handsdown:

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images4/Mi0925.jpg

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

MISS INTERNATIONAL 2002

Miss Photogenic - Miss China Amy Wei Yan
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images4/MIphotogenic.jpg

Amy is China's 1st ever representative to Miss International. :)

[MingTsai]

http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020925fedo_ap.jpg

bakit parang malungkot siya? ano kaya iniisip niya? sino kaya tinitingnan niya dito? kanino galing ang flowers?

[MingTsai]

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images4/MIphoto2.jpg
cynthia lander and juliet jane horne

[Lara_D]

http://media.santabanta.com/gal/mu2002/winners/missuniverse9.jpg

[Lara_D]

On a brighter note...
ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE

Atlantico takes revenge
Diana María Moreno, will represetn Atlantico in the upcoming Miss Colombia
http://www.elheraldo.com.co/revistas/miercoles/actual/images/Rmporta%20copy.jpghttp://www.elheraldo.com.co/revistas/miercoles/actual/images/Rmpag2-1%20copy.jpghttp://www.elheraldo.com.co/revistas/miercoles/actual/images/Rmpag3%20copy.jpg

So far, my bet for Miss Colombia.

[Lara_D]

More pictures of Miss Venezuela during her official breakfast with the Press
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/desayuno_miss_venezuela/images/dmv.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/desayuno_miss_venezuela/images/dmv5.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/desayuno_miss_venezuela/images/dmv3.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/desayuno_miss_venezuela/images/dmv1.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/desayuno_miss_venezuela/images/dmv11.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/desayuno_miss_venezuela/images/dmv8.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/desayuno_miss_venezuela/images/dmv13.jpghttp://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/desayuno_miss_venezuela/images/dmv9.jpg
http://www.sinflash.com/denoche/bellezaymoda/desayuno_miss_venezuela/images/dmv6.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Since Miss International 2002 is ongoing... :D

MISS INTERNATIONAL FACTS & FIGURES

Date Established
August 1960

First ever winner
Stella Marquez Zawadsky of COLOMBIA

Venues
1960-1965: Long Beach, California, USA
1966-2002: Tokyo, Japan

Most Number of Winners~ 3
AUSTRALIA (1962, 1981, 1992)
PHILIPPINES (1964, 1970, 1979)
POLAND (1991, 1993, 2001)
USA (1974, 1978, 1982)
VENEZUELA (1985, 1997, 2000)

Most Number of Miss Friendship Winners~ 4
GUAM (1979, 1982, 1988, 1992)
NORTHERN MARIANAS (1990, 1993, 1996, 1999)

Most Number of Miss Photogenic Winners~ 4
ENGLAND (1965, 1971, 1972, 1983)

Most Number of Best National Costume Winners~ 6
COLOMBIA (1968, 1985, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1998)

It is very interesting to note that GUAM, ENGLAND and COLOMBIA are the very same nations that account for the most number of Congeniality, Photogenic and National Costume Awards respectively in the Miss Universe pageant. :ahh:

[JENSIE_G]

MingTsai: Ei bro! Salamat sa pic ha! I also saw that sa PDI kanina. Nakakalungkot. :(

Cynthia's national costume in MI2002 is a scaled down version of the one Minorka wore during MU94.

Lara_D: Atlantico is tied with Antioquia as the winningest departments in the Señorita Colombia pageant. I'm not surprised that Atlantico manages to put on a good show in their national pageant every year. :up:

Diana is awesome! Stunning din! :wow:

[fidèle]

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images4/MIphoto4.jpg
Juliet Jane Horne UK,Emelie Lundquist Sweden,Monika Angermann Poland,Aleksandra Kokotovic Yugoslavia, competing in best Natinal Costume in Miss International 2002 in Tokyo.

[xysher]

finally something to cheer me up, ADMU Blue Eagles winning GAme 1 yesterday. :)

JENSIE_G : ok lang yan may game 2 pa naman. goodluck sa Lasalle. may the best team win. :)

Seeing the pictures of Oxana makes me miss her more. She's just one beautiful lady.

I'm beginning to appreciate Mariaangel's beauty. Everytime I see a picture of her, lalong gumaganda siya.:)

Ang ganda ni miss colombia sa miss international and i'm betting on her. good luck na rin kay Kristine. She may pull off a surprise. :)

tanong lang, when is miss international and will it be shown in any local or cable channel??

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Miss Sweden Emilie Lundquist's national costume is the exact one that Malin Olsson wore to Bayamon last year. :)

xysher: The coronation of Miss International 2002 is on Monday, September 30. Unfortunately, it won't be televised live.

It will be shown on RPN 9 in December pa. Please wait for further announcements na lang. :)

[Lara_D]

Oh you're from Ateneo pala I thought you're from La Salle... hehehe

Originally posted by xysher
finally something to cheer me up, ADMU Blue Eagles winning GAme 1 yesterday. :)

[cathybee]

Grabe...naisip ko lang to...parang Sept 11 terrorist attack ang impact ng pagkadethrone ni Oxana...medyo exag lang ako nang konti...konti lang :lol:

[cathybee]

Originally posted by Musique
Amy Yan Wei, Miss China, is Miss International 2002's Miss Photogenic!

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/newsimages/mi0041.jpg

:bow:


wow...that's good news but I think she's prettier in her earlier shots! ;)

[cathybee]

Originally posted by Russkiy She looks nice naman, but quite sad. Mukhang malungkot yung mga mata niya e. :)

awwwww....:mecry:


Pareho pala silang nag ke-claim ng titulo ng miss universe.
According to Oksana, she is still Miss Universe 2002. Ganun din si Justine.

parang presidente ng pilipinas...pero alam nyo, sa province daw, *** mga hindi naaabutan ng mga tv at media, si erap pa rin daw ang alam nilang presidente...teka, ot na hehehe...:)

[cathybee]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Speaking of UAAP games...

-Inno Sotto was present kanina. It's impossible to miss him with his long hair... :D

I didnt know that he is a Lasallian ah.

REGARDING RECYCLED GOWNS...

Well...I think Cynthia has the most recycled gown in history na...:lol: Pero, isip ko, Mdm. Stella was thinking that Ms. International is not in her priority list...so why spend big on it?!? She already spent for the makeover...didn't she?!? Isip ko lang ha...sama ko noh...so hard on Mdm. Stella....pero I really hope she will go out of her comfort zone and explore new grounds to get new results! ;)

[JENSIE_G]

YAHOO!!!!!! :bounce:

I found it na!!!!! :D

The coronation of Señorita Colombia 2002 is on November 2, 2002, Saturday.

The exotic city of Cartagena will play host to the big event.

26 official candidates are vying for the most presitigious crown in Colombia.

The winner will compete in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year in Amador, Panama.

Stay tuned. :)

SOURCE: Cartagena Travel (http://www.cartagenatravel.com/english/calendar.htm)

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: I agree with your comment on Madame Araneta. Totally true! :up:

Ako rin nga eh. Kahapon ko lang din nalaman na Lasallista pala si Inno Sotto eh. :D

Miss China Amy Yan is stunning! It's now time to be scared of what these Chinese girls can do. Bing Li and Zhuo Ling have proven this already... :wow:

[JENSIE_G]

ANNOUNCEMENTS :)

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

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
Señorita Colombia 2002
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
Miss South Africa 2002

December 14, Saturday
Miss France 2003

January 25, Saturday
Miss Universe Canada 2003

Stay tuned for more updates... :up:

[JENSIE_G]

YAHOO!!!! :bounce2:

I found another one! :D

The coronation of Miss South Africa 2002 is on December 8, 2002, Sunday.

Official castings will begin on October 1, 2002.

The magnificent Sun City in Johannesburg will play host to the big event.

12 official candidates will vie for the coveted crown.

The winner will compete in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year in Amador, Panama.

Stay tuned. :)

SOURCE: M-Net (http://www.mnet.co.za/misssa/)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2001 MEMORIES :)

Miss Universe 2001 Denise Quiñones strikes a pose with Miss Venezuela 2000 Eva Ekvall during the former's visit to Venezuela on October 15, 2001.
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images/18denise02.jpg

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
YAHOO!!!!!! :bounce:

I found it na!!!!! :D

The coronation of Señorita Colombia 2002 is on November 2, 2002, Saturday.

The exotic city of Cartagena will play host to the big event.

26 official candidates are vying for the most presitigious crown in Colombia.

The winner will compete in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year in Amador, Panama.

Stay tuned. :)
Talaga?! Cartagena will play host to Señorita Colombia again?! Reminds me of Betty La Fea ah! Heheh! :glee: Where was last year's venue, JENSIE?

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Cartagena din... Hehehe! :D

It was held at the Centro de Convenciones in Cartagena on November 11 last year. :)

SOURCE: Cartagena Travel (http://www.cartagenatravel.com/espanol/concursonacionaldebelleza.htm)

[fidèle]

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/international/images1/mi0076.jpg
Miss Venezuela, Cinthia Lander Zamora

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/international/images1/mi0079.jpg
Misses Turkey, Sweden and Lebanon

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

Who will succeed Natascha Vanessa Borger Sevilla? :glee:
http://lifestyle.t-online.de/life/boul/fs/fp/lm/mi5s/mi5ss-deutschland-2002-4,property=thumbnail.jpg
http://lifestyle.t-online.de/life/boul/fs/fp/lm/mi5s/mi5ss-deutschland-2002-7,property=thumbnail.jpg
http://lifestyle.t-online.de/life/boul/fs/fp/lm/mi5s/mi5ss-deutschland-2002-6,property=thumbnail.jpg http://lifestyle.t-online.de/life/boul/fs/fp/lm/mi5s/mi5ss-deutschland-2002,property=thumbnail.jpg

The coronation of Miss Hamburg 2003 will take place next month.

The winner will compete in Miss Deutschland 2003 set for January next year.

Stay tuned for the announcement of the coronation date. :up:

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: Cartagena din... Hehehe! :D Talaga?! What's with Cartagena kaya?! Why won't they hold it in Bogóta? :wondering: I hope sa Cebu naman yung Bb. Pilipinas next year! Exciting yun! :bounce:

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Onga eh. Sana sa Bogota din gawin in the near future. :)

Yeah sa Cebu! For a change! :bounce:

[fidèle]

http://www.misstourism.net/images/internetvoting/MotW/2002/PHIL/001_large.jpg
What happened to you girl?! Na-sobrahan ka yata sa pag-experiment sa sarili mo! :hopeless:

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Yeah sa Cebu! For a change! :bounce: "Wish ko laaanngggg...." :walkman2:

Hehehe! :glee: :lol: :rotfl: :laugh:

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Gwabeh! Kapal ng make up niya! :whatthe:

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: Gwabeh! Kapal ng make up niya! :whatthe: Yeah, and sobra sa nipis ng kilay nya! Sayang yung natural na ganda nya! tsk tsk! :down:

[fidèle]

Eto si Maricar Balagtas noon! Ano na nangyari sa kanya ngayon?! :depressed2:

http://beyondessence2002.freeservers.com/Maricar_Balagtas02.JPG
http://beyondessence2002.freeservers.com/Maricar_Balagtas03.JPG

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003 :)

Miss Benguela 2003 Elected

Angola Press Agency (Luanda)

September 16, 2002
Posted to the web September 23, 2002

Magda Pais Pinto (19) will be Benguela's representative to the 2003 Miss Angola competition after becoming successor of Giovana Pinto Leite on Saturday.

She won the crown with 467 points defeating 12 candidates.

The second and third places went to Laura Armando and Emilia Pinto respectively.

Miss Benguela will receive a car and she promised to help the youth in preventing drugs and prostitution.

Benguela has won Miss Angola twice- 1998 and 2002 with Emilia Guardado and Goevana Pinto Leite respectively.

SOURCE:
AllAfrica.com (http://allafrica.com/stories/200209230386.html)

Stay tuned for the announcement of the official coronation date for Miss Angola 2003.

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Onga! Tama ka! Saka what's with the bluish-purplish eye shadow... Duhh!!! Hehehee! :glee: :bonkself:

Nasobrahan nga ng preparasyon... :D

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: Onga! Tama ka! Saka what's with the bluish-purplish eye shadow... Duhh!!! Hehehee! :glee: :bonkself:

Nasobrahan nga ng preparasyon... :D JENSIE:Heheh! Na-sobrahan nga! :rotfl:

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Saan ulit yung venue nung Model of the World 2002? :wondering:

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: Saan ulit yung venue nung Model of the World 2002? :wondering: Di ako sure eh pero parang Lebanon or Turkey?

[JENSIE_G]

fidele: Ah okie. Thanks bro! :up:

Pansin ko lang ha... Ang hilig niyang Turkey mag-host ng kung-anu anong minor pageants... Kesho Miss Tourism ek ek and other modelling ek ek contests... La lang... :glee:

Beirut, Lebanon plays host again to Miss Europe on December 28. Papalabas uli yan sa TV5... Nood tayo. Hehe! :D

[fidèle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
fidele: Ah okie. Thanks bro! :up:

Pansin ko lang ha... Ang hilig niyang Turkey mag-host ng kung-anu anong minor pageants... Kesho Miss Tourism ek ek and other modelling ek ek contests... La lang... :glee: Yup! Andami nilang sponsors! heheh!

Beirut, Lebanon plays host again to Miss Europe on December 28. Papalabas uli yan sa TV5... Nood tayo. Hehe! :D Yup! Post mo dito yung sked ha! *okay*

[JENSIE_G]

Guys, I'm just not so sure when... but I'm pretty sure our country will indeed host MISS UNIVERSE for the third time in the near future...

The Araneta Center in Cubao, QC is being touted as the next possible venue after The Folk Arts Theater and Philippine International Convention Center hosted the pageant in 1974 and 1994 respectively.

Here is a collage of the sketches for the planned "renovation" for the Araneta Center...
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The Araneta Family, which built the stadium where Muhammad Ali beat Joe Frazier in 1975, is planning another "Thrilla in Manila" this time with a giant expansion of its retail-entertainment complex.

Covering 86 acres in the heart of Metro Manila, Araneta Center is already one of the largest retail entertainment mixed use centers in the Philippines, with its 700,000 square-foot Ali Mall, another 650,000 square-foot shopping center next to an open air Farmers Market, the 20,000 seat Araneta Coliseum and a 22- storey office building.

But phase 1 of the expansion alone will more than double the leasing area of Araneta Center, which lies on the southside of Quezon City, one of the 17 cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila. Contractors are breaking ground on a giant new shopping center, office towers and a hotel.

Its combination of location-the complex will be served by two mass transit stations, a bus station and a convergence of of major roads- content will make the Araneta Center the Philippines' primary shopping destination, according to Robert Solomon, president of Robert Solomon and Associates, a veteran of the U.S shopping center industry who has involved in Araneta Center almost since its inception.

"We've got the north, the south, the east and the west converging on the center, siad Solomon, whose Tarzana, California-based retail and property development consulting firm is one of several international companies working on the project. Others include the Los Angeles office of RTKL, a U.S. retail design company; U.S. based retail design consultants Jones Lang LaSalle; and Hongkong based property services company Colliers Jardine.

Araneta Center, the brainchild of Jose Amado A. Araneta, was groundbreaking back in the 1960's, and not just for the Philippines. The Coliseum popularly known as "The Dome", was the biggest in the world and a dramatic centerpiece of the mixed-use complex. Ali Mall named after the famous boxer, was the first first enclosed shopping center in the Philippines when it opened in the 1970's and it was located catty-corner to a 265,000-square foot entertainmnet center called Fieste Carnival, making the Araneta Center the first retail entertainment center in the world, according to Solomon.

"He had the No.1 center in the industry," Solomon said. "I don't believe there was another shopping center in the world that had this level of retail entertainment tied into one center."

However in more recent years, with the complex overshadowed by the developments of other business districts, Araneta Center has lost its stature and in places is run-down and poorly lit.

"It's a little tired" Solomon admitted.

But Araneta Center Inc., now under the leadership of Jose's son Jorge, intends to regain the Cnter's former glory. And then some. In the next four years the company plans to complete a 3.5 million-square-foot mall, which will connect directly to the two mass transit railway terminals outside the center, and to build nearly 900,000 square feet of offices, a hotel and apartments.

The planned seven-level shopping center, called the Millennium Mall, is to be built around the recently renovated stadium with 500,000 square feet of shopping on each floor. Besides offering a range of American and European stores new to the Philippines, it will house 366,000 square feet of entertainment tenants including a full-size ice skating, a multiplex cinema and IMAX theater, a bowling alley and a children's and family entertainmentcenter as well as other attractions said Solomon.

But the expansion of Araneta Center will not end there. Under a $1.25 billion 20-year master plan, the company intends to turn it virtual city within a city, with the development of about 400,000 housing units, additional office and retail space and a giant communications structure, the Manila Tower, that will rival Paris' Eifel Tower in height, he said. Offices will be wired with the latest in communications technology.

The owner also are considering building an additional 200,000 square-foot mall, which they want to call Manhattan Mall, with housing on top.

Araneta Center Inc., which built owns, and manages the center is one of the several companies in the Araneta Group. Others include Progressive Development Corp., which incubates new businesses; Philippine Pizza which owns and operates 81 Pizza Hut restaurants across the country; and United Promotions, which runs leisure and entertainment facilities.

But Araneta Center is the jewel in the Family's crown, and its renovation and expansion reflects the modernization of the Philippines as a whole, as the country opens its markets to the world.

The center is ideally located to draw traffic, sitting next to the two of the busiest avenues, the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue and Aurora Boulevard, and is surrounded by medium-to-high density housing as well as several universities and colleges. There are 10 million residents in Metro Manila and up to 800,000 people visit the center on weekdays and a million a day on weekends.

The mass transit stations put it just a few minutes' ride from other major business districts including Makati, home of nearly all major Philippine corporations headquarters, some of which have been partly responsible for eclipsing Araneta Center in recent years.

ADDITIONAL INFO: The Araneta Coliseum's maximum seating capacity (Stage Proscenium seating scheme) is 25,000... That's 10 times bigger than that of PICC! :up:

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fidele: Yup! I'll keep you posted. The entire Miss Europe pageant is in French... kaya I'm sure you'll enjoy it. :)

[Apostle]

Stella Araneta needs to change the pageant system! We need a revolution!

[Russkiy]

Hay....matatapos narin ang araw na kahit papaano ay masaya ako ng konti! Nakabili na ko sa wakas ng ticket sa Game 2! Hay grabe Pila...super haba!! Dami pang sumingit!!

Dapat lang naman siguro na maging happy ako! Dahil for the past 2 days...i'm so depressed! Miss ko na si Oksana.....as miss universe 2002...huhuhuh.....sana ma-inspire ako ni Justine Pasek.

Sana nga! Dito gawin ang Miss Universe uli! Na e-excite naman ako nito!

What happened to Maricar?!!! Tsk..tsk..tsk...:(

May Miss Tourism paba? Parang wala na ah?! hahah

ANIMO LA SALLE!:)

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Apostle: I agree bro! Totally true! :up:

Russkiy: Wow! :wow: Good for you! Ako sa scalper lang ulit bibili sa Sunday na mismo. Hehe! :bonkself:

I don't think our country has a representative for the Miss Tourism World 2002 pageant in Medellin, Colombia. :)

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So far, 2002 is a very LOUSY year... Puro kamalasan... :yuck: :down:

January
-Top favorite Zainab fails to bag the Femina Miss India Universe crown
-Top favorite Jamille Sevlon fails to snag the Miss Trinidad & Tobago Universe 2002 crown

February
-Top Fil-Nigerian model Charisse Arayi fails to make it to the official roster of Bb. Pilipinas 2002
-Feilani Bennett withdraws from Bb. Pilipinas 2002

March
-Overhyped Miss Hawaii Juliet Lighter and Miss Mississippi Heather Soriano fail to make it to the Top 12 of Miss USA 2002
-Strong contender Jeanne Harn backs out from Bb. Pilipinas 2002
-Overhyped Jazel Mañalac fails to make it to the Top 12 of Bb. Pilipinas 2002
-Overhyped Lakambini Alto fails to advance to the Final 5 of Bb. Pilipinas 2002
-A 30-year old undercover journalist bribes her way into the Miss España 2002 pageant
-Miss France Sylvie Tellier figures in a vehicular accident. She suffers minor scratches
-Top favorite Miss Bizkaia Sheila Ruiz fails to make it to the Top 12 of Miss España 2002

April
-Lorena Van Heerde gives up her right to represent Spain in Miss Universe 2002. "Poorly-prepared" Vania Millan takes over
-Top favorite Miss Sao Paulo Issa Oliveira fails to bag the coveted Miss Brasil 2002 crown

May
-Miss Lebanon Christina Sawaya opts to stay home instead of competing in Miss Universe 2002
-Argentina, Hong Kong, Paraguay, Cook Islands, St. Maarten, New Zealand, Botswana are some of the nations that didn't field delegates in Miss Universe 2002
-Hyped beauties Miss USA, Miss Dominican Republic and Miss Colombia fail to make it to the Top 10 during Miss Universe 2002

June
-Top favorites get ignored during the Miss for Miss Universe 2003 pageant in Italy. Dark horse wins the crown

July
-Nations begin to voice out their plans of boycotting the Miss World 2002 pageant in Nigeria.
-Madame Genevieve de Fontenay's Miss France Organization loses the right to send delegates to Miss Universe

August
-Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 gets a new crown... Guess what, patterned after MUO's "pearly" gimmick...
-The Miss International 2002 pageant venue is changed from Hawaii back to Japan. Reason: Security reasons...
-A growing number of nations continue to disclose plans of a mass boycott in Miss World 2002

September
-Top favorite Miss San Juan Cynthia Olavarria fails to snag the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 crown
-Oxana Fedorova loses her crown, 3 months and 25 days after she won it by a landslide in Puerto Rico
-Only 48 nations make it to Tokyo, Japan for Miss International 2002

Haaaaay.... what's next kaya? :wondering: :bah:

Did I miss out any other "kamalasans"? If so, paki-add na lang... :D