The Beauty Pageants Thread

[JENSIE_G]

MEET KAREN... :)

BB. PILIPINAS UNIVERSE 2002!

AGE: 19
HEIGHT: 5 feet 8 inches
BIRTHDAY: September 23, 1982
VITAL STATISTICS: 35-23-35

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The very last time a Candidate #19 won Bb. Pilipinas Universe was in 1987... she is none other than Geraldine Edith Asis...

BOTH Karen Agustin and Pebbles Asis won Best In Long Gown during their respective Bb. Pilipinas pageants. Both also won a hair award... Karen won Miss Lux Super Rich Standout Beauty while Pebbles won Miss Sunsilk... WHAT AN EERIE COINCIDENCE!!!

As we all know, Pebbles made it to the Top 10 of MU87 in Singapore... For all we know, Karen might just make it to the semi-finals of MU2002! IS THIS A PREMONITION? We'll all find out come May 29! :)

[JENSIE_G]

IMPORTANT DATES CONCERNING MISS UNIVERSE 2002:

MAY 10-11 (Friday - Saturday): Arrival of delegates in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
MAY 21 (Tuesday): National Costume Presentation Show VENUE: Centro Bellas Artes, Santurce
MAY 23 (Thursday): National Gifts Auction VENUE:Museo de Arte, San Juan
MAY 24 (Friday): Presentation Show VENUE: Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan
MAY 27 (Monday): National Directors’ Reunion
MAY 29 (Wednesday): Coronation of Miss Universe 2002 VENUE: Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan
MAY 29 (Wednesday): Coronation Ball VENUE: Hotel Ritz-Carlton
MAY 30 (Thursday): Return of the delegates to their respective countries of origin

OFFICIAL RESIDENCE: Hotel Inter-Continental San Juan Resort & Casino

SOURCE: Belleza Venezolana

[expelliarmus18]

hello peeps!!! good thing pex is back...


jensie: ur right, they think school has something to do with it...i read on one message board that karen naman is so good, having an "atenean accent" daw....jusko, meron palang atenean accent...how pathetic...


to karen...goodluck....hope you make it in puerto rico....

[expelliarmus18]

http://www.dalagangfilipina.homestead.com/files/binibini124.jpg

miss abbygale arenas, miss universe 1997

[expelliarmus18]

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OUR DELEGATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL PAGEANTS

i must say this year's batch is a good one...very best of luck....

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

I just don't like how our girls would pose in their swimsuit. Placing their hands on their backs????? You don't see that in any other pageant especially sa MIss U and sa Miss Venezuela. It's sooo fifty years ago... and the way they wave, good GOD!!!! Would you see Lara or Denise wave like that? Whoever taught our girls to wave like that must be stuck in some time warp. I watched the Miss Thailand Universe on cable and when Miss Thailand 2001, even though she wasn't that beautiful, pero maganda ang wave niya... hehehe


Originally posted by JENSIE_G
MEET KAREN... :)

BB. PILIPINAS UNIVERSE 2002!

AGE: 19
HEIGHT: 5 feet 8 inches
BIRTHDAY: September 23, 1982
VITAL STATISTICS: 35-23-35

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant106/pageant106_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant106/pageant106_image2.jpg

The very last time a Candidate #19 won Bb. Pilipinas Universe was in 1987... she is none other than Geraldine Edith Asis...

BOTH Karen Agustin and Pebbles Asis won Best In Long Gown during their respective Bb. Pilipinas pageants. Both also won a hair award... Karen won Miss Lux Super Rich Standout Beauty while Pebbles won Miss Sunsilk... WHAT AN EERIE COINCIDENCE!!!

As we all know, Pebbles made it to the Top 10 of MU87 in Singapore... For all we know, Karen might just make it to the semi-finals of MU2002! IS THIS A PREMONITION? We'll all find out come May 29! :)

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Remembering Miss Universe 1984

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Would we see the Philippines among this group of people once again?

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

What kind of wardrobe would Miss India 2002 have this year?
As expected it would be glamorous...

http://www.ritukumar.com/images/miss_india/celina_1_05.jpg
The national costume consists of a lengha blouse and odhni in rich red with gold zardozi work and stylize plant motifs richly embroidered with a mixture of techniques.

http://www.ritukumar.com/images/miss_india/celina_2_05.jpg
http://www.ritukumar.com/images/miss_india/celina_2_06.jpg
http://www.ritukumar.com/images/miss_india/celina_3_05.jpg
http://www.ritukumar.com/images/miss_india/celina_4_05.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Jensie, now I found a beautiful picture of Miss Aruba 2000 Tamara Scaroni!!!! ganda niya....
http://colophon.corbis.com/CorbisImage/compwm/12828223/FT0035915.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Remembering the first Miss Universe Pageant held in Puerto Rico. 1972 in Durado, Puerto Rico

It's so groovy!!!! hehehe :hippie:

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Master of ceremonies Bob Barker introduces the winner, Miss Australia Kerry Anne Wells as new Miss Universe at ceremonies here. Runners-up (from left, following Miss Wells) are: Miss Israel (Ilana Goren); Miss Brazil (Rejane Viera Costa); Miss Venezuela (Maria Campoli) and Miss England (Jenny McAdam).

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Angola's latest pic... :)

http://www.benguela.net/noticias/fotos/0108122001.gif

Maganda siya... Ang dami talagang black stunners this year...

[JENSIE_G]

Remembering REA TOUTOUNZI... :)

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Take note, our very own Ruffa Gutierrez crowned her Star Hellas Greece 1994! It was reportedly part of her duties as then-reigning Miss World 2nd Princess '93...

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Since it's still Oscar fever, I would like to take this opportunity to feature one of the best dressed and one of the most stylish celebrities, Charlize Theron. Pang Miss U ang mga gowns niya... hoe to see these inspirations sa Miss U.

http://colophon.corbis.com/CorbisImage/compwm/12794348/ZUA568880.jpg
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[JENSIE_G]

Remembering MU98... :)

Joyce Giraud during the announcement of the Top 10...
http://www.kalejandro.com/_borders/PLiminary.gif

Remembering the MU92 finale... :)

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Apasra Hongsakula, Portnip Nakhirunkanok, Michelle McLean, Lupita Jones, and
Angela Visser
http://www6.gratisweb.com/elnavegante/misses.jpg

TRIVIA: During MU94 here in Manila, there were 7 Miss Universe titleholders in attendance at the PICC during the coronation day on May 21, 1994. They were Dayanara Torres, Angela Visser, Mona Grudt, Michelle McLean, Gloria Diaz, Margie Moran, and of course newly-crowned Sushmita Sen.

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Costa Rica 2002's latest pictures... :)

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/closeup/gbl/CA/CR02_Nacion5.jpg http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/closeup/gbl/CA/CR02_Nacion4.jpg
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/closeup/gbl/CA/CR02_Nacion6.jpg http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/closeup/gbl/CA/CR02_Nacion1.jpg
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/closeup/gbl/CA/CR02_Nacion3.jpg http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/closeup/gbl/CA/CR02_Nacion2.jpg

Merilyn is a real charmer and stunner! Let's all see how she does come May. :)

[JENSIE_G]

A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO ARGENTINA...

As we all know, Argentina is currently experiencing the worst crisis it has had in years... It may not send a delegate to MU2002... I'm posting a pic of Argentina's huling hirit in the world of pageantry... As we all know, Silvana Suarez was the last Argentine woman to bring honor to her country by winning Miss World 1978.

MISS WORLD 1978 and Court
http://reinasargentinas.8m.com/WORLD78.1.jpg

When will it ever bounce back to the limelight?

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Denise's new pics are up!!!!!!

What a beauty!!!!
http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/year-picts/photo_shoot2.jpg
http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/year-picts/photo_shoot4.jpg
http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/year-picts/sixto2.jpg
http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/year-picts/photo_shoot3.jpg


But wala pa rin tatalo sa formal shoot ni Lara posted above....

[JENSIE_G]

Pebbles Asis- CANDIDATE #19 of 1987

-Just like Karen Agustin, she also bagged the Bb. Pilipinas Universe crown in a pageant full of top favorites.

-Just like Karen Agustin, she also bagged only 2 special awards:
BEST IN LONG GOWN AWARD
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MISS SUNSILK AWARD

Here is Pebbles making it to the Top 5...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant107/pageant107_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

IS SHE OR ISN'T SHE?

http://www.hola.com/perfiles/lorenavanheerde/lore5a.jpg http://www.hola.com/perfiles/lorenavanheerde/lore1b.jpg

After the dirty scandal that left the Organizacion Miss España on the rocks two weeks ago, the issue regarding the Spanish representative for MU2002 continues to boil up to this very moment.

A lot have posted in various message boards that Lorena Ayala Van Heerde is no longer representing her country in MU2002. What's the real score? Unless some credible sources like Belleza Venezolana, Global Beauties or Hola! News confirm it, Lorena is STILL the Spanish representative for San Juan in May.

[JENSIE_G]

FOR THE YEAR 2002, WHO WILL BE CROWNED

M I S S
http://www.missuniverse.com/images/newfront.jpg
?

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant107/pageant107_image3.jpg http://www.rpn9.com/images/site/logo_rpn9_detectfail.gif
RPN 9 will broadcast the pageant LIVE on MAY 30, 2002, THURSDAY...

Let's all wait for the announcement of the actual schedule.

[JENSIE_G]

CONFIRMED

Miss España 2002 1st runner-up LOLA ALCOCER VASQUEZ of Sevilla will represent Spain in MU2002.

It can be recalled that Lola was originally the top favorite to win in the local pageant.

She's 21 years old and stands 5 feet 10 inches.

http://servicios.hola.com/votaciones/misses2002/img_misses/miss42a2.jpg http://www.miss.telecinco.es/imgsed/sevilla_218x141.jpg
http://servicios.hola.com/votaciones/misses2002/img_misses/miss42b2.jpg http://servicios.hola.com/votaciones/misses2002/img_misses/miss42c2.jpg

Too bad Lorena had to wait and prepare for a year... only to find out she won't be going anywhere at all... What a waste... Oh well, there's really no use crying over spilled milk... Let's just hope for the best. Besides, Spain is STILL a strong contender with Lola as its representative. :)

[Zack]

Hay naku! nag hahanap pa ako ng lakas mag post kasi nga parang nakakapanibago. well anyway, this year's batch of BB is a good one. i just hope they'll make us proud representing our country in the international arena.

Jensie: tama ang prediction natin. Nanalo si Karen. yung sa tumitira kay karen, well what can you say about that? not very much impressed with Alto.:D

Will there be another geraldine asis? i hope she can surpass what geraldine had acomplished last 1987. well lets just keep our fingers crossed and keep our faith. i know or we know that karen will do well in the Miss Universe Pageant.

BTW, some people said that Karen will be flying to Caracas first week of April to undergo a two - week training under Osmel. Is this true? well, i just hope everything will turn out really well. Good luck to our three ladies with a K Karen, Katherine and Kristine. :)

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

I think it's Lorena's own fault din because she decided not to participate anyway. Sayang talaga... but I won't shed a tear because a lot of people originally picked Sevilla to go to San Juan, well they got their wish... hehehe diba Jensie? Next year pa ko iiyak kasi ang panget ng ipadadala nila next year. hehehe Spain is still in the game...

Panira kasi itong babaeng ito eh...
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Gema Garcia (C), an undercover reporter, takes part in the Miss Spain beauty pageant in Algeciras, March 13, 2002. The Spanish television reporter, who could barely walk in high heels, earlier tottered off with the Alicante regional beauty crown despite not being a resident and after paying 27,000 euros. She was in the running for last week's Miss Spain contest but withdrew ahead of time when pageant organizers became suspicious of her and discovered she was older than the age limit of 24. The winner of the Miss Spain 2002 contest, Vania Millan Miras, of Almeria is at left.


Magkatabi pa sila ng winner... hmmm......

[JENSIE_G]

Meet the beauties competing for the title of

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant108/pageant108_image1.jpg

We'll all find out who will represent The Land of Samba on April 13, 2002, Saturday. :)

[crybabymaki]

jensie, i sent you a message :wink:


:heart:

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Zack
Hay naku! nag hahanap pa ako ng lakas mag post kasi nga parang nakakapanibago. well anyway, this year's batch of BB is a good one. i just hope they'll make us proud representing our country in the international arena.

Ako din eh... nahilo talaga ako yesterday coz I couldn't really decide what to post first... Para bang nakakawalang-gana nung start. hehe. :)


Jensie: tama ang prediction natin. Nanalo si Karen. yung sa tumitira kay karen, well what can you say about that? not very much impressed with Alto.:D

Yupyup! I'm soooo happy that our bet Karen won. Unang tingin pa lang natin, siya na talaga! Saka by the way, remember your post on the alleged luto that should have ruled in favor of Kate Manalo? You posted it last March 15. At least Kate didn't win Bb. Pilipinas Universe! She would definitely NOT lose the excess baggage in two months time! Pang-Miss World talaga siya... She has 8 long months to shape up.

Regarding Bing Alto naman... hindi siya striking or stunning in person at all! Trust me! I was at the Araneta Coliseum's South Gate right after the Bb. Pilipinas pageant. I saw her up close! Hindi siya stunning at all! Walang K. At least I've learned that pictures on the internet can be very, very deceiving at times! Hah!


Will there be another geraldine asis? i hope she can surpass what geraldine had acomplished last 1987. well lets just keep our fingers crossed and keep our faith. i know or we know that karen will do well in the Miss Universe Pageant.

Let's hope for the best! I have a strong feeling Karen will really put on a good show come May!


BTW, some people said that Karen will be flying to Caracas first week of April to undergo a two - week training under Osmel. Is this true? well, i just hope everything will turn out really well. Good luck to our three ladies with a K Karen, Katherine and Kristine. :)

Yup this is true! Confirmed na daw! My source said before na she's scheduled to leave on the week of April 26. She'll proceed to La Quinta Miss Venezuela in Caracas to train. She's expected in San Juan on the week of May 10. On the course of her training, she will get to meet Cynthia Lander.

OFF TOPIC: Saka ang GANDA-GANDA talaga ni Charlene! My seat was very, very near to the anchor booth (where Charlene stayed most of the time). Ang payat niya! Para bang hindi siya nanganak at all! She never lost her touch and beauty! :)

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

One of the best pics of Cynthia before she had an Osmel make over. Though her hips look big here, obviously she would have a
Voluptuous body come next week, when she has ger formal shoot.
http://www.2001.com.ve/fotoult2001.jpeg

[cathybee]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
It's good to be back! It's been one hell of a BORING week... WELCOME BACK TO EVERYONE!!! :)

Paging Lara_Ganda_ko, baby_boi, Zack, cathybee, chez-o, Altwegg, Pattie, NakeD and other regulars.... mag-POST na kayo! hehe :)


Nagpost na me...I think I was the second one to post nga e! :)

News on Ms Hong Kong regarding joining of MU

I just want to share that I have read the news about this and it was said that the people handling HK bet to MU has not sent a candidate for last year and this year because they have a problem with the stipulations set by MU org. I think it has something to do with the rights with the delegate (as far as my translation is concerned). Since the HK organizers don't feel justified with the terms of MU Org..they would rather pull out a delegate for MU. Im not clear though if they have severed their franchise ties with MU org. On the other hand, there are some chismis going on that the rival (actually the rival tv station is atv station) of the said organizers (tvb station) is going to send its delegate (coming from its own held beauty pageant) to bid for the shenzhen slot for mu-china...to take advantage daw ng pagback out ng tvb station.

To clear things up, TVB handles the Miss HK contest which sends delegates to MU while ATV handles the Miss Asia contest which sends delegates to Miss Asia Pacific (yata).

Un lang po...hope that clear things up :)

:wave: HELLO EVERYONE!

[cathybee]

I have two questions :)
Help naman o...nacoconfuse kase me e....
1. What happened to the supposed Spain delegate this year to MU?

2. What happened to Ms. Malaysia 2001 who was stripped of her crown?

:confused3:

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

An article about Miss Dominican Republic

http://www.ultimahora.com.do/antes/260302/ALEGRE/prima.jpg
Ruth Ocumárez: “Soy una mezcla de razas’’
BELDAD.- De convertirse en Miss Universo lucharía por la paz mundial y la prevención del Sida

Por ELVIRA LORA

Ruth Ocumárez ya tiene listo el ajuar que exhibirá del 10 al 29 de Mayo próximos, durante ‘Miss Universo 2002’, en Puerto Rico. Ha seleccionado diseños únicos de Sully Bonelly, Leonel Lirio, Sisy Bermúdez y Annie de Cordero. Toda una mezcla de estilos que encajan con sus medidas perfectas y
origen mestizo.
“Yo soy una mezcla, como buena dominicana. Mis abuelos, de parte de padre, provienen de Venezuela; los bisabuelos son originarios de Guadalupe, isla francesa de las Antillas. Tengo una abuelita rubia, con ojos azules, y otra como yo’’, precisó ‘Miss República Dominicana 2001’.De aque ella Ruth que el pasado 21 de Mayo logró convertirse en reina resurgió una beldad segura de sí misma, “con mayor experiencia, más tranquila y serena... Con más fuerza de voluntad que nunca, llegando a la meta final’’, indicó. Sin cirugías, su cuerpo ha cobrado formas más tonificadas. “Me siento feliz porque esta es la primera vez que el pueblo se ve en su espejo, y se ve bien. Muchos dominicanos me han expresado su solidaridad y cariño. Algunos hasta me han dicho: ‘Qué bueno que tu ganaste, que contentos estamos, no sólo por tu color, sino porque representas una mezcla de razas. Estoy segura de que seré una buena representación’’.

DE LLEVAR LA CORONA

De convertirse en la mujer más bella del universo, Ocumárez propondría a los organizadores del certamen metas a nivel
mundial y nacional. En el primer orden, “me uniría a los grupos que trabajan por la paz. Sé que una persona no puede cambiar sola lo que está ocurriendo en nuestro planeta, pero sí puede colaborar a que mejore’’. A nivel nacional emprendería una campaña de educación (una manera de acordarse de su primer oficio de maestra), en los niveles inicial y básico. “No olvidaría ir y llevar cariño a los niños afectados por el Sida, como los que residen en la Casa Rosada’’, precisó.

¿Obsesionada? La vida de Ruth ha cambiado por completo y sus padres, Ruth Apataño de Ocumárez y Angel Ocumárez, se sienten un poco relegados. “Es díficil. A veces me dicen que estoy obsesionada con el concurso, yo les explico que no es eso,
sino que estoy dedicada en un 100 por ciento a prepararme para participar. Sé que los dominicanos están esperando mucho de mí’’. De acuerdo a Ocumárez pocos entienden que la
competición no es sólo la noche final, es desde que
el avión aterriza. “Buscan a una mujer autosuficiente, que
conjuge su belleza con inteligencia, que sea sencilla, elegante, con garbo. Sea bella y lo proyecte’’, indicó.

RECTA FINAL
Desde su elección, el 21 de mayo del 2001, Ocumárez se ha sometido a un intenso entrenamiento, que incluye: clases de pasarela con Alexandra Méndez de Troncoso; oratoria, Lisette Selman; maquillaje, Edward Saint Hillaire; arreglo del pelo, Camelia Almonte; de inglés en Apec y junto al profesor Billini; su entrenador de gimnasia es Alfio Lora.
Su meta es ser autosuficiente, primera condición para convertirse en ‘Miss Universo’. “Estoy poniendo todo mi empeño, fuerzas y dedicación. Todo el que me pregunta de qué si considero que voy a ganar le digo eso. El resultado lo
dejaré en manos de Dios”

Jensie, you know Spanish, perhaps you can interpret this...

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by cathybee
I have two questions :)
Help naman o...nacoconfuse kase me e....
1. What happened to the supposed Spain delegate this year to MU?

2. What happened to Ms. Malaysia 2001 who was stripped of her crown?

:confused3:

Hi cathybee! :)

First of all, thanks for posting the clarification regarding Miss HK. We appreciate it. :)

To answer your queries...

1. Lorena Ayala Van Heerde was originally Spain's representative for MU2002 in May. Two weeks ago, during the Miss España 2002 pageant (which selected the Spanish rep for MU2003), a constestant by the name of Gemma Marcos (Miss Alicante), was expelled from the pageant after it was initially discovered she was already 31 years old. Too make matters worse, it was eventually discovered that she was an undercover journalist covering the pageant.

So anong connection nito kay Lorena? It's simple. Lorena was Miss Alicante 2001. So sira na rin pangalan niya in the process sa ginawang scandalo nitong si Miss Alicante 2002. It was also discovered Gemma Marcos bribed the Miss Alicante 2002 judges so she could participate in Miss España 2002. Ang gulo noh!

For still unknown and concrete reasons, Lorena declined to participate in MU2002... an event which many pageant fans lamented...

2. Miss Malaysia Tung Mei Chin (Zorah's roommate during MU2001) was dethroned 3 days before she could even crown her successor. The reason? She complained that she never received her prizes in full... She further lamented the poor handling of the pageant organization of her... these are two things that organizers would just not tolerate... not this time around... Tung was very vocal about her complains dati pa daw eh...

So yun... she was dethroned...

I hope these info helped... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_Ganda_ko
An article about Miss Dominican Republic
Por ELVIRA LORA

This article by Elvira Lora says that Ruth Ocumarez will be having the time of her life from May 10-29 during the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico. The author also describe the feelings of happiness and excitement that Ruth has in connection with her winning of Miss Dominican Republic 2002 last May 2001.

The article also discussed Ruth's concerns on the education and peace situation in her country. These two topics will be her platform in the MU pageant. She will be an instrument to promote these. It also mentioned that her parents, Ruth and Angel, are ready to support her 100% in the upcoming MU pageant.

At the conclusion of the article, the author discussed the preparations Ruth undertook to prepare for MU. She took up speech classes, make-up sessions, gym instruction and walking lessons. Ruth said she was leaving everything up to God to decide on her fate and destiny on May 29...

Lara, ayan I translated it na. Ang dali lang pala. Iba lang yung ibang nouns kaya medyo nanibago ako at a first glance... Pero it's basically the same as the Spanish lessons I've had. hehe :)

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS

MARINA MORA MONTERO is Peru's representative to MU2002.

http://www.caretas.com.pe/2001/1683/web/cartas/1-1.jpg http://www.boblogar.com/enero_11_2002/images/miss-latina_21.jpg

Marina was originally scheduled to represent her country in Miss World 2002. However due to a certain and unexplained "twist of fate", she is now headed to San Juan for the Miss Universe pageant on May 29. :)

Let's all see how Marina does. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Some MU2002 FACTS & FIGURES:

So far, 70 delegates have already been selected and are all headed to San Juan for MU2002.

Here are the delegates by continent/region:

SOUTH AMERICA
Miss Venezuela Cinthia Cristina Lander Zamora
Miss Colombia Vanessa Alexandra Mendoza Bustillos
Miss Bolivia Paola Clarisse Coimbra Antipieff
Miss Paraguay Maria Gabriela Riquelme Escuna
Miss Chile Nicole Rencoret
Miss Ecuador Isabel Ontaneda
Miss Peru Marina Mora Montero

NORTH & LATIN AMERICA
Miss Canada Neelam Verma
Miss Costa Rica Merilyn Villalta Castro
Miss Panama Yostin Lissette Pasek Patiño
Miss Mexico Erika Cruz Escalante
Miss Honduras Erika Ramirez
Miss Belize Karen Russell
Miss Nicaragua Marianela Lacayo Mendoza
Miss USA Shauntay Hinton
Miss El Salvador Elisa Rodriguez Sandoval
Miss Guatemala Karina Maribel Velasquez Portillo

CARIBBEAN
Miss Trinidad & Tobago Nasma Mohammed
Miss British Virgin Islands Anastasia Tonge
Miss Cayman Islands Shannon McLean
Miss Puerto Rico Isis Marie Casalduc Gonzales
Miss Dominican Republic Ruth Ocumarez
Miss St. Maarten Bernice Gumbs
Miss Aruba Deyanira Ludwina Frank
Miss Turks & Caicos Euwonka Selver
Miss Bahamas Nadia Rogers Albury
Miss Jamaica Sanya Hughes

EUROPE & THE MEDITERRANEAN
Miss Ireland Lisa O’Sullivan
Miss France Sylvie Tellier
Miss Spain Lola Alcocer Vasquez
Miss Finland Janette Broman
Miss Russia Oksana Fyodorova
Miss Belgium Ann van Elsen
Miss Yugoslavia Sladjana Bozovic
Miss Germany Natascha Vanessa Borger Sevilla
Miss Italy Anna Rigon
Miss Malta Loredanna Zammit
Miss Poland Joanna Drozdowska
Miss Portugal Iva Catarina Da Silva Lamarao
Miss Switzerland Jennifer Gerber
Miss Hungary Edit Friedl
Miss Slovenia Iris Mulej
Miss Sweden Malou Hansson
Miss Ukraine Lilja Kopytova
Miss Slovak Republic Eva Dzoldova
Miss Great Britain Yanna Booth
Miss Croatia Ivanna Paris
Miss Estonia Jana Tafenau
Miss Albania Anisa Kospiri
Miss Norway Hege Hatlo

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST
Miss South Africa Vanessa Do Ceu Carreira
Miss Angola Geovina Pinto Leite
Miss Mauritius Karen Alexandre
Miss Namibia Michelle Heitha
Miss Nigeria Chinenye Ochuba
Miss Kenya Julie Njeru
Miss Ghana Stephanie Abla Walkins-Fia
Miss Cyprus Demetria Eleutheriou
Miss Israel Yamit Har-Noy
Miss Turkey Cagla Kubat
Miss Lebanon Christina Sawaya

ASIA & THE PACIFIC
Miss India Neha Dhupia
Miss Korea Min-Kyoung Kim
Miss Indonesia Angelina Sondakh
Miss Japan Mina Chiba
Miss Philippines Karen Loren Medrano Agustin
Miss Malaysia Karen Ang
Miss Singapore Nuraliza Osman
Miss Thailand Janjira Janchom
Miss Northern Marianas Virginia Gridley

Of these 70, 20 are black delegates.

Miss Venezuela Cynthia Lander, so far, is still the TALLEST at exactly 6 feet!

Miss Belize Karen Russell, so far, is still the SHORTEST at 5 feet 5 inches!

There are 15 girls on the 5'10"-5'11" height range.

There are 4 Portuguese-speaking delegates this year:
1. Miss Brazil (whoever she is)
2. Miss Portugal Iva Lamarao
3. Miss Angola Geovina Leite- Angola was a former Portuguese colony
4. Miss South Africa Vanessa Carreira- she's half-Portuguese.

There are 4 Karens this year:
1. Miss Philippines Karen Agustin
2. Miss Belize Karen Russell
3. Miss Mauritius Karen Alexandre
4. Miss Malaysia Karen Ang

There are 2 Vanessas this year:
1. Miss Colombia Vanessa Mendoza
2. Miss South Africa Vanessa Carreira

There are 3 Indians this year:
1. Miss India Neha Dhupia
2. Miss Canada Neelam Verma
3. Miss Trinidad & Tobago Nasma Mohammed

There are 2 Venezuelans this year:
1. Miss Venezuela Cynthia Lander
2. Miss Germany Natascha Borger- she competed in Miss Venezuela 2000 but lost.

There are lots of firsts this year:
1. Miss Mexico Erika Cruz- 1st ever black Miss Mexico
2. Miss Sweden Malou Hansson- 1st ever black Swede MU bet, 2nd ever black Miss Sweden
3. Miss Colombia Vanessa Mendoza- 1st ever black Miss Colombia
4. Miss Trinidad & Tobago Nasma Mohammed- 1st ever Indian Miss TNT
5. Miss Canada Neelam Verma- 1st ever Indian Miss Canada
6. Miss Germany Natascha Borger- 1st ever Venezuelan Miss Germany
7. Miss Albania Anisa Kospiri- 1st ever Albanian MU rep

[archerguy]

I was really happy that Karen won this year's BB Pipinas- Universe! Grabe ang ganda-ganda talaga niya and she carries herself very well. A few polishing on her self-confidence and image will certainly make her a top contender for the Miss U crown in May! Anyway here are my observations:

> As usual the interview portion was a disaster. Nakakahiya! Lalo na yung first question asked by the Chairman of the Board of Judges, a Venezuelan beauty..What Filipino tradition are you most proud of...something like that?...Answer naman siya..."Fiestas! Pagkatapos non puro ka-ekekan na ang pinagsasabi as in!

>Lakambini Alto wasn't stunning at all! Exotic ang looks niya pero hindi siya beauty-queen material! Ang pangit ng **** niya...ang tama ng hips..and her hair...ano yon? Parang Lorna Legaspi look-alike? Worse when asked by the wife of Heherson Alvarez...If you become a beauty queen and you were offered a movie role wherein you'll be required to be strip-naked...would you pose naked..... Sagot naman si Alto ..Nag pause ng matagal obviously di alam ang sasagutin... "No I wouldn't pose naked...because it will be a DISGRACE to the title! " Nyaaks she can't even give a good answer to justify her answer!

>The question this year was very GENERIC. Hello??? Sobrang gasgas na ang "In this year and age what do you think is the role of beauty pageants to women? (something like that).." As in hello! Sobrang COMMON na yan ..***** inanticipate na ng organizers ang kabobohan ng mga Pilipinang sumagot (pardon me.)....nakakahiya sa foreigners.

>Kate Manalo was brought in with her a BATALLION of supporters! I was seated in Upper A and it was amusing to see that the pageant turned like a UAAP Basketball game! May mga placards..there were shouting and howling everywhere! Pero nakakatawa...and they helped! BUT, it breaks my heart to see all of them FROWN upon learning that Kate Manalo will not represent the PHilippines in Puerto Rico. HELLO! Ang taba kaya niya! And during the evening gown competition....di siya mapakali dahil di niya alam kung paano dalhin yung BALABAL.
But she's beautiful, and if she loses weight, mas gaganda siyia!

> Ang ganda ni Charlene at Miriam! Charlene is such a good SPORT. Nasa likod siya diba..and yung mga tao sigaw ng sigaw ng ..."Charlene BEE HAPPY!" , "Charlene I'll send you a LOVE ICON!", Charlene pahingi ng Corned Beef! Charlene yung mga anak mo UMIIYAK!" ..Charlene Ba't mo inagaw sa'kin si AGA! All throughout the pageant she would just laught with them... ang bait-bait niya!

> Si Miriam parang contestant pa rin! Ang dami niyang blurbs and she stutters! Welcome back to the BinibINANG Pilipinas!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE WINNERS ESPECIALLY TO KAREN!

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

So whoever wins Miss Peru on April 6 would have one year to prepare for Miss UNiverse. It seems again a lot of countries have been choosing as early as now for the 2003 competition. It's slowly becoming a trend already.


Originally posted by JENSIE_G
BREAKING NEWS

MARINA MORA MONTERO is Peru's representative to MU2002.

http://www.caretas.com.pe/2001/1683/web/cartas/1-1.jpg http://www.boblogar.com/enero_11_2002/images/miss-latina_21.jpg

Marina was originally scheduled to represent her country in Miss World 2002. However due to a certain and unexplained "twist of fate", she is now headed to San Juan for the Miss Universe pageant on May 29. :)

Let's all see how Marina does. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by archerguy
I was really happy that Karen won this year's BB Pipinas- Universe! Grabe ang ganda-ganda talaga niya and she carries herself very well. A few polishing on her self-confidence and image will certainly make her a top contender for the Miss U crown in May! Anyway here are my observations:

> As usual the interview portion was a disaster. Nakakahiya! Lalo na yung first question asked by the Chairman of the Board of Judges, a Venezuelan beauty..What Filipino tradition are you most proud of...something like that?...Answer naman siya..."Fiestas! Pagkatapos non puro ka-ekekan na ang pinagsasabi as in!

>Lakambini Alto wasn't stunning at all! Exotic ang looks niya pero hindi siya beauty-queen material! Ang pangit ng **** niya...ang tama ng hips..and her hair...ano yon? Parang Lorna Legaspi look-alike? Worse when asked by the wife of Heherson Alvarez...If you become a beauty queen and you were offered a movie role wherein you'll be required to be strip-naked...would you pose naked..... Sagot naman si Alto ..Nag pause ng matagal obviously di alam ang sasagutin... "No I wouldn't pose naked...because it will be a DISGRACE to the title! " Nyaaks she can't even give a good answer to justify her answer!

>The question this year was very GENERIC. Hello??? Sobrang gasgas na ang "In this year and age what do you think is the role of beauty pageants to women? (something like that).." As in hello! Sobrang COMMON na yan ..***** inanticipate na ng organizers ang kabobohan ng mga Pilipinang sumagot (pardon me.)....nakakahiya sa foreigners.

>Kate Manalo was brought in with her a BATALLION of supporters! I was seated in Upper A and it was amusing to see that the pageant turned like a UAAP Basketball game! May mga placards..there were shouting and howling everywhere! Pero nakakatawa...and they helped! BUT, it breaks my heart to see all of them FROWN upon learning that Kate Manalo will not represent the PHilippines in Puerto Rico. HELLO! Ang taba kaya niya! And during the evening gown competition....di siya mapakali dahil di niya alam kung paano dalhin yung BALABAL.
But she's beautiful, and if she loses weight, mas gaganda siyia!

> Ang ganda ni Charlene at Miriam! Charlene is such a good SPORT. Nasa likod siya diba..and yung mga tao sigaw ng sigaw ng ..."Charlene BEE HAPPY!" , "Charlene I'll send you a LOVE ICON!", Charlene pahingi ng Corned Beef! Charlene yung mga anak mo UMIIYAK!" ..Charlene Ba't mo inagaw sa'kin si AGA! All throughout the pageant she would just laught with them... ang bait-bait niya!

> Si Miriam parang contestant pa rin! Ang dami niyang blurbs and she stutters! Welcome back to the BinibINANG Pilipinas!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE WINNERS ESPECIALLY TO KAREN!

Hi there archerguy! :)

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences during Bb. Pilipinas 2002! We appreciate it.

I share the exact sentiment with you! Sherlyn Ram really messed up her interview! Big time, man! And what was that ek ek about the fiesta thingy? Ambassador Ramirez was obviously expecting more, more, more! Do you remember the part when Ogie Alcasid was serenading the Top 12? Ang ganda ni Sherlyn dun! Very elegant in that gold beaded gown! Kamukha niya sina Charlene at Gul Panag.

Regarding Lakambini naman, I agree again. Hindi talaga siya maganda in any way! No exaggerations whatsoever. Her face was sooo oily and rough-- parang sea urchin or something. She had a poor choice of evening gown. Dark green! I love my alma mater's color noh! GREEN! hehe! Pero dark green for an evening gown? Very tacky! Nadala lang ang marami nung maglabas yung Mabuhay MB ng "flawless" (daw) swimsuit shots niya. At least I was able to prove that pics can sometimes be very, very disappointing!

Kate Manalo really had sooooo many supporters. A la Venezuela pag Miss Universe. Complete with the plackards, banners, and fliers! Tapos sa area naman where we sat (sa Patron A), andun yung battalion ng Singles For Christ. Ang dami din nila! Bali katabi namin literally mga supporters naman ni Anna Teresita Lopez, Candidate #18. Taga-Parañaque din si Anna just like Kate eh.

Saka naalala mo pa pala yung moment before the winners were announced. Ang ingay natin lahat sa loob ng Araneta noh? Pati sila Charlene, Derek at Miriam ay naki-jamming na din. hehe. I agree, Miriam is still in top form to compete abroad! Ang galing pa rin niya magdala ng gowns! :)

[JENSIE_G]

Latest pics of Miss Malaysia Karen Ang... :)

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2002/3/28/features/p3karenang.JPG http://www.thestar.com.my/archives/2002/3/28/features/p2karen.JPG http://www.thestar.com.my/archives/2002/3/28/features/p2karen3.JPG http://thestar.com.my/archives/2002/3/28/features/p2karen2.JPG

Malaysia is sending a unique-looking rep this year to MU. Karen's looks very, very different from Tung, Lynette, Jeanette, etc... She's 25 years old and works as a flight stewardess for Malaysia Airlines. Didn't you notice most Asian reps to MU are flight stewardesses--especially those from Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong?

Let's see how Karen does come May. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Here's the score on Marina Mora's election as Miss Peru Universo 2002:

Marina, who was originally set to represent Peru in Miss World 2002, was personally selected by Jessica Newton, Miss Peru Universo/Mundo National Director and MU87 semi-finalist, to go to San Juan for Miss Universe 2002 instead.

The winner of the April 6 national pageant will represent Peru in MU2003. This was done in order to give her more time to prepare. Marina was chosen because she was already prepared.

[chez-o]

Wowo! Pex is back!!!!

First things first, congrats to Karen Agustin! She did deliver!!!! Only shows that hindi proque tagaAMA ay di magaling. She impressed me from her walk to her confidently-delivered answers! Miss Ram did dig a deep hole from a supposedly very good answer. Bing Alto looked sooooooo oily I had to wipe my TV screen thinking accumulated dust had make her look oily. But no!!!! Ms. Manalo delivered a more confident answer on the final round, less rattled and more sensible than the first round. Although naturn off ako sa superplastered smile niya while she was crwoned. Miss Magno was too breif and safe in answering.

RE Miss Spain. So no Miss Spain deleagte this year? That's a bummer! They've been doing so good. Means more chances for Karen then...hehehe....

RE Karen Ang. She has that "serene calm" look reminiscent in Thai candidates. That works for me definitely!

Ruth Ocumarez is so damn hot!!!!!!!!!!!

Last thought: Bat mabenta ang pangalang Karen sa Miss U ngayon? Just a thought... :D

[scheme]

a friend of mine told me that karen agustin was her blockmate when she was a freshman in ateneo. bs legal mgt course niya. I don't know why lang nga she's studying in ama now. She studied high school daw in st. theresa's.

[Zack]

here are some interesting stories regarding Karen Agustin.

Yup! her highschool days were spent at St. Theresa's College. So being a Theresian, may laman na talaga utak niya. I haven't encountered a Theresian whose a non-sense individual. One of my best friend was a schoolmate of Karen and Karen would call my Bestfriend 'Ate' when she steps on their classroom kasi ka'on' niya yung isa sa mga classmates nung bestfriend ko. yup! this was confirmed to me by my bestfriend. It's 'normal'daw naman sa isang exclusive school for girls.

College came and Karen went to Ateneo but stayed for only for a sem because of some conflicts regarding with her schedules and with her boyfriend. so she went to AMA to continue her studies. so guys, that's all i can share regarding Karen. Funny but true. But anyhow, my faith with her in representing our country wont fade away. Go Karen

Nakakatawa naman yung mga audience towards Charlene. Well, kung siguro sa iba ginawa yun, nakasimangot na yun. I really admire Charlene. Such a sport. Both Charlene and Miriam are epitomes of a true Filipina beauty. Both inside and outside.
I just hope isali si Charlene sa Mrs. World. :D

[archerguy]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Hi there archerguy! :)
Kate Manalo really had sooooo many supporters. A la Venezuela pag Miss Universe. Complete with the plackards, banners, and fliers! Tapos sa area naman where we sat (sa Patron A), andun yung battalion ng Singles For Christ. Ang dami din nila! Bali katabi namin literally mga supporters naman ni Anna Teresita Lopez, Candidate #18. Taga-Parañaque din si Anna just like Kate eh.

Saka naalala mo pa pala yung moment before the winners were announced. Ang ingay natin lahat sa loob ng Araneta noh? Pati sila Charlene, Derek at Miriam ay naki-jamming na din. hehe. I agree, Miriam is still in top form to compete abroad! Ang galing pa rin niya magdala ng gowns! :)

YUP, Kate really had a lot of supporters. I was there katabi nung placards saying, "KATE MANALO, #17" Hinakot ba nya kasi yung awards so lalo silang naging ecstatic, haha. Si Charlene nga sinabi na Kate Manalo is a crowd favorite. Pinaka-confident talagang sumagot si Karen Aguilar. Kate Manalo should improve her diction. Grabe, daig pa ng mga bading sa gallery yung mga contestants sa pagsagot, haha! I swear, they tried answering the questions and from what I heard they can rival the Indian contestants with their substance and choice of words!

Ang tagal ng final deliberations noh? I think it took about 30-40 minutes. Buti na lang Dereck and Miriam tried to cheer up the crowd and tried to compare the number of the supporters,,syempre wala nang tatalo pa sa DAMI ng Kate Manalo supporters, hehe. Next yung Singles for Christ. Maganda yung song numbers nina Ogie and Billy. Crawford..lalo na yung kay Billy. Nakaalis ng boredom Ang ganda ng songs niya no wonder his albums are turning gold to platinum in Europe!

So when is Karen leaving for her Venezuala training? I have high hopes for her though I know this year's competition is TOUGH, basing it from the pics of this year's delegates. But nothing's impossible with God. Parang yung nanalo kay Miriam before. A lot were saying na ang pangit niya but she proved them all wrong! I hope the same luck will be passed on to Karen.

MABUHAY ANG PILIPINA! :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by archerguy


YUP, Kate really had a lot of supporters. I was there katabi nung placards saying, "KATE MANALO, #17" Hinakot ba nya kasi yung awards so lalo silang naging ecstatic, haha. Si Charlene nga sinabi na Kate Manalo is a crowd favorite. Pinaka-confident talagang sumagot si Karen Aguilar. Kate Manalo should improve her diction. Grabe, daig pa ng mga bading sa gallery yung mga contestants sa pagsagot, haha! I swear, they tried answering the questions and from what I heard they can rival the Indian contestants with their substance and choice of words!

Ang tagal ng final deliberations noh? I think it took about 30-40 minutes. Buti na lang Dereck and Miriam tried to cheer up the crowd and tried to compare the number of the supporters,,syempre wala nang tatalo pa sa DAMI ng Kate Manalo supporters, hehe. Next yung Singles for Christ. Maganda yung song numbers nina Ogie and Billy. Crawford..lalo na yung kay Billy. Nakaalis ng boredom Ang ganda ng songs niya no wonder his albums are turning gold to platinum in Europe!

So when is Karen leaving for her Venezuala training? I have high hopes for her though I know this year's competition is TOUGH, basing it from the pics of this year's delegates. But nothing's impossible with God. Parang yung nanalo kay Miriam before. A lot were saying na ang pangit niya but she proved them all wrong! I hope the same luck will be passed on to Karen.

MABUHAY ANG PILIPINA! :)

First of all thanks Zack and scheme for sharing some info about Karen! We appreciate it. :) She will surely go places given her intelligence, wit and figure!

archerguy, Karen is set to leave on the week of April 26 en route to Caracas for a 2-week training with Osmel Sousa. From Caracas, she'll proceed directly to San Juan, Puerto Rico. She's expected there on the week of May 10.

chez-o, Spain still has a representative to MU2002. Her name is Lola Alcocer. Check out page 57 of this thread to see her pics and profile.

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

My mom is from STC also, and yeah... ang galing talaga ng mga girls na galing sa STC!!! She's complaining nga na a lot of schools do not give the same level of education that they got from the STC nuns. They're not that hyped and popular compared to the other girl schools, but they really have substance compared to the others who you could hear only the word "duuuh" coming out of their mouth. hehehe


Originally posted by Zack
here are some interesting stories regarding Karen Agustin.

Yup! her highschool days were spent at St. Theresa's College. So being a Theresian, may laman na talaga utak niya. I haven't encountered a Theresian whose a non-sense individual. One of my best friend was a schoolmate of Karen and Karen would call my Bestfriend 'Ate' when she steps on their classroom kasi ka'on' niya yung isa sa mga classmates nung bestfriend ko. yup! this was confirmed to me by my bestfriend. It's 'normal'daw naman sa isang exclusive school for girls.

College came and Karen went to Ateneo but stayed for only for a sem because of some conflicts regarding with her schedules and with her boyfriend. so she went to AMA to continue her studies. so guys, that's all i can share regarding Karen. Funny but true. But anyhow, my faith with her in representing our country wont fade away. Go Karen

Nakakatawa naman yung mga audience towards Charlene. Well, kung siguro sa iba ginawa yun, nakasimangot na yun. I really admire Charlene. Such a sport. Both Charlene and Miriam are epitomes of a true Filipina beauty. Both inside and outside.
I just hope isali si Charlene sa Mrs. World. :D

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Spain is still competing this year. Miss Sevilla the 1st runner up from Miss Spain 2002. Try checking out the previous pages you would see some of the pics.


Originally posted by chez-o
Wowo! Pex is back!!!!

First things first, congrats to Karen Agustin! She did deliver!!!! Only shows that hindi proque tagaAMA ay di magaling. She impressed me from her walk to her confidently-delivered answers! Miss Ram did dig a deep hole from a supposedly very good answer. Bing Alto looked sooooooo oily I had to wipe my TV screen thinking accumulated dust had make her look oily. But no!!!! Ms. Manalo delivered a more confident answer on the final round, less rattled and more sensible than the first round. Although naturn off ako sa superplastered smile niya while she was crwoned. Miss Magno was too breif and safe in answering.

RE Miss Spain. So no Miss Spain deleagte this year? That's a bummer! They've been doing so good. Means more chances for Karen then...hehehe....

RE Karen Ang. She has that "serene calm" look reminiscent in Thai candidates. That works for me definitely!

Ruth Ocumarez is so damn hot!!!!!!!!!!!

Last thought: Bat mabenta ang pangalang Karen sa Miss U ngayon? Just a thought... :D

[maniacal]

http://www.geocities.com/mugateway/usaphil2002.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

guess who this is?
http://a676.g.akamai.net/f/676/987/12h/photos.netclubs.com/live/photos/r/s/e/2/e2ep756pofa13e1e0188nc0tk0/ClaudiaMorenoPolar.jpg

[Zack]

Originally posted by Lara_Ganda_ko
guess who this is?
http://a676.g.akamai.net/f/676/987/12h/photos.netclubs.com/live/photos/r/s/e/2/e2ep756pofa13e1e0188nc0tk0/ClaudiaMorenoPolar.jpg

Lara

There's a small text saying its CLAUDIA MORENO :D

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Zack,
Yeah I know... but if you look at the picture at the first time, you won't notice her name, and at first glance, you won't recognize that fast na that's Claudia... laki nga ng pinagbago niya. More youthful.

[Apostle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Eddie Mercado is good, but then he's too old...

We need someone not too old, not too young, has the looks to die for saka hindi boring. Mahirap maghanap ng ganyan nowadays.

Past Bb. Pilipinas hosts (at least of recent memory) include David Bunevacz (2001), Apa Ongpin ('93-'94), Paolo Bediones ('98-'99) and Edu Manzano ('95-'97 (?)). Am I forgetting someone?

What's their common denominator?

Martin Nievera hosted the 1997 edition.

[JENSIE_G]

A TRIBUTE TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SPANIARD I'VE EVER SEEN :)

http://www.iespana.es/yova/Notanfamosas/Nogueira05.jpg

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/images/Dianaback.JPG DIANA NOGUEIRA GONZALES

She did not win Miss España '99. She was not the first runner-up, neither the second. She was only a finalist. Nevertheless, she was fated to represent her country in Trinidad & Tobago, and now she is part of pageant history-- Miss Universe's greatest surprise ever.

http://www.iespana.es/yova/Notanfamosas/Nogueira15.jpghttp://ethnonet.gold.ac.uk/illustrations/ch6illustrations/61MISSUNIVERSE/www.missuniverse.co.tt/bios/gowns/uni99668.jpg
http://www.dolorescouceiro.com/miss1b.jpg

On May 26,1999 she surprised the whole universe when she finished 3rd place overall. To add to this feat, she won the swimsuit and evening gown competitions. Diana will always be remembered as the "silent screamer" who took everyone by storm with her simplicity and elegance.

http://www.iespana.es/yova/Notanfamosas/Nogueira09.jpg http://www.iespana.es/yova/Notanfamosas/Nogueira16.jpg
http://www.iespana.es/yova/Notanfamosas/Nogueira13.jpg
http://www.dolorescouceiro.com/dnog9.jpg
http://www.elcanal.com/eventos/euromiss/gala/diana%20y%20dolores.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_Ganda_ko
Zack,
Yeah I know... but if you look at the picture at the first time, you won't notice her name, and at first glance, you won't recognize that fast na that's Claudia... laki nga ng pinagbago niya. More youthful.

Ako, I didn't recognize at all that it was Claudia. Yeah, she looks even younger this time around! :)

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Finland Janette Broman's latest pic... :)

http://www.iltalehti.fi/julkkisporssi/m/janette_broman/20020327_jumjanette_broman-5.jpg

We'll all see if this stunner will break Finland's 6-year drought in the Miss Universe pageant come May 29. :)

[JENSIE_G]

I justed wanted to share the latest pic of Lindsay Douglas, Miss Kansas USA 2002 and 1st runner-up in the MISS USA 2002 pageant...

http://www.kuconnection.com/march2002/images/HemenwayMissKansas.jpg

She strongly resembles Shawnae Jebbia! :)

[JENSIE_G]

REMEMBERING CATALINA ACOSTA :)

LEFT: Catalina's gown during the Miss Universe 2000 Evening Gown competition. RIGHT: Catalina's gown during Señorita Colombia 1999.
http://www.colarte.arts.co/graficas/modas/BarrazaAlfredo/BarAfz10.jpg http://www.colarte.arts.co/graficas/modas/BarrazaAlfredo/BarArzbc1.jpg

Both were created by top Colombian couturier Alfredo Barraza--the very same designer who did Nina Ricci and Zorah's gowns during their respective MU pageants. He is also set to create Karen's gown for MU2002.

[JENSIE_G]

I really LOVE this pic... :)

The Top 10 delegates competing for the title of Miss Universe 2001 in their Blue Point swimsuits.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant109/pageant109_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Frances Louise "Lu" Parker- Miss USA 1994 and Miss Universe '94 Finalist

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant109/pageant109_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/MU/02/Antigua02.jpg

AISHA RALPH was recently crowned Miss Antigua & Barbuda 2002. She will go to MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan.

Aisha holds a double major degree in finance and accounting and is a qualified C.P.A. She is not only smart but beautiful as well and tall (5 feet 10 inches).

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

My bet for Miss Netherlands
http://home.planet.nl/~onlan011/images/pics/semifinal/Bibiene_Vossehol.JPG
Bibiene Vossehol

Age: 19 years
Height: 1m82
Hair colour: blond
Eye colour: blue
Occupation: Owner of a nail studio
Languages spoken: Dutch and English

[JENSIE_G]

CONFIRMED

The Miss Nederlands 2002 pageant will take place on April 19, 2002, Friday.

It will select the Dutch representative for MU2002.

There are 10 official candidates.

My bet to win is KIM KOTTERS. She's 19 years old and stands 5 feet 9.5 inches.

http://home.planet.nl/~onlan011/images/pics/semifinal/Kim_Kotter.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Who will succeed Sally Shaheen? :)

http://missegypt.homestead.com/files/clear.gif

The pictures of the official Miss Egypt Universe 2002 contestants will be posted on April 2, 2002, Tuesday.

Let's wait and see if the Jewel of the Nile is in the running for its 1st ever Miss Universe crown this year. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2002 UPDATE

Here are the remaining countries with pending coronations:

Australia- April 9, 2002, Tuesday
Botswana- TBA
Brazil- April 13, 2002, Saturday
Bulgaria- TBA
Cook Islands- April 6, 2002, Saturday
Curacao- March 30, 2002, Saturday
Czech Republic- April 6, 2002, Saturday
Egypt- April 16, 2002, Tuesday
Greece- TBA
Guyana- April 13, 2002, Saturday
Netherlands- April 19, 2002, Friday
New Zealand- TBA
Peoples' Republic of China- TBA
Taiwan / R.O.C.- TBA
Uruguay- April 6, 2002, Saturday
US Virgin Islands- TBA
Zimbabwe- March 31, 2002

So far, there are already 71 MU2002 represenatives.

Of these 71 reps, 21 are black. What a record!

Of these 71 reps, 18 stand 5 feet 10 inches and above! This is another record yet! This year's batch is the tallest batch in MU's history.

Belleza Venezolana has announced that Guam, Hong Kong and Iceland are NOT sending represenatives to MU2002.

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/egypt/egypt_image1.jpg


Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Who will succeed Sally Shaheen? :)

http://missegypt.homestead.com/files/clear.gif

The pictures of the official Miss Egypt Universe 2002 contestants will be posted on April 2, 2002, Tuesday.

Let's wait and see if the Jewel of the Nile is in the running for its 1st ever Miss Universe crown this year. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Lara, here are pictures of the national costume that Miss Mexico Erika Cruz is set to wear in MU2002. Sana matuloy nga. :)

http://www.esmas.com/nuestrabelleza/server_images/traje-tipico-2001-3.jpg http://www.esmas.com/nuestrabelleza/server_images/traje-tipico-2001.jpg
http://www.esmas.com/nuestrabelleza/server_images/traje-tipico-2001-2.jpg http://www.esmas.com/nuestrabelleza/server_images/traje-tipico-2001-4.jpg

She has a strong chance to win the coveted National Costume Award with this costume!

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Miss Ecuador 2002

Isabel Ontaneda, from Quito city, 1.74 cm of height (5'9f), 23 years old will represent Ecuador in Miss Universe 2002 in Puerto Rico. Isabel has a bachelor degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, speaks several lanaguages and works as a National Manager of Tourists Resources for the Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/egypt/egypt_image2.jpg

[Altwegg]

Ang galeng nyo naman! Where do you get your trivia and other information? Galing lalo na si JENSIE_G

[JENSIE_G]

PREPARE YOURSELVES! Cynthia's official makeover pics will be taken next week. They will be posted immediately!

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant110/pageant110_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Altwegg
Ang galeng nyo naman! Where do you get your trivia and other information? Galing lalo na si JENSIE_G

Hi Altwegg! :)

Thanks so much! But of course, I wasn't really able to do it alone... Joint forces kami ni Lara in providing the latest buzz and dish on the pageant world.

We get all our info from various message boards and websites...

[JENSIE_G]

According to GLOBAL BEAUTIES, Czech Republic's rep for MU2002 is...

DIANA KOBZANOVA: She participated in Miss Cesky Republicky 2001. She's only 19 years old.

http://www.missczech.com/2001/semifinale/vychodni_cechy_1miss.jpg

Diana & her court when she won Miss Východní Èechy 2001:
http://www.missczech.com/2001/semifinale/vychodni_cechy_trojice.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MEET ASRA... :)

Asra Akin was recently crowned Miss Turkey 2002.

This 20-year old stunner who stands 5 feet 9.5 inches will represent Turkey in Miss World 2002 set for November in South Africa.

http://www.gayesokmen.com.tr/09/resim1.jpghttp://www.gayesokmen.com.tr/09/resim2.jpg

The last time Turkey made it was in 2000. Yuksel Ak finished 2nd runner-up to India's Priyanka Chopra. Let's all see how Asra will do come November. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MEET JANJIRA... :)

She's Miss Thailand Universe 2002. She's 19 years old and stands 5 feet 7 inches. She hugs the tape at 34-25-36.

Newly-crowned Janjira Janchom
http://202.183.191.29/board/data/08421362295.jpg

Janjira and her runners-up...
http://mtu.ch7.com/images/activity/sanya/03.jpg

Let's all see if she'll break Thailand's 14-year dry spell in the Miss Universe pageant come May 29. :)

[JENSIE_G]

UNIVERSE, WATCH OUT!

Here is Christina Sawaya's latest picture. It was taken from Snob Magazine. She strongly resembles Denise Quiñones in this shot!!! With her strong Latin-like features, I'm sure she'll make waves in San Juan.

http://www.snobmagazine.com/images/snob_feb02.jpg

It seems Lebanon is very much poised to end it's 29-year drought in Miss Universe. The last Lebanese to place in the semi-finals was Marcelle Herro, who eventually lost to our very own Margie Moran in MU73.

Let's all see how Christina will do come May 29. :)

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

The first unconventional Miss Sweden
http://www.flickor.se/dyn_images/modells/normal/10118_355.jpg
http://www.flickor.se/dyn_images/articles/normal/20020213134420b.jpg

Well, she needs to do a lot of convincing before she gets my vote. I really much prefer the Nordic beauties.

[JENSIE_G]

UNCONFIRMED

http://www.nypl.org/research/sibl/yearbook/liechtenstein.gif

Rumors have it that LIECHTENSTEIN will participate in the Miss Universe pageant for the first time ever this year.

Constance Ibarramienda was recently crowned Miss Liechtenstein 2002. This 5'11" stunner hails from Schaan and is a Fine Arts major and a part time model. She has been a model for cosmetic products, soaps and shampoos for 2 years now and is currently an ambassador to the youth as appointed by the government. She is fluent in both German & English. She is scheduled to fly to San Juan, Puerto Rico for MU2002 set on May 29.

Let's all wait for official confirmation on this issue.

[JENSIE_G]

CYNTHIA'S NEW LOOK

Here's another photo of Miss Venezuela Cynthia Lander in her stunning "new look".

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Enrique Cuevas, Cynthia Lander and Josue Villae during a recent affair sponsored by Lucci Footwear, the official shoe sponsor of the Miss Venezuela pageant.
http://128.241.247.116/ediciones/2001/11/16/enimg/pB8s2g2.jpg

Her official makeover pics will be taken by top Venezuelan photographer Daniel Alonso next week. It will be posted immediately. Let's all wait for that. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_Ganda_ko
The first unconventional Miss Sweden
http://www.flickor.se/dyn_images/modells/normal/10118_355.jpg
Well, she needs to do a lot of convincing before she gets my vote. I really much prefer the Nordic beauties.

WOW! It seems Sweden is trying so hard to achieve that hot Naomi Campbell look! hehe

I share the exact sentiments... Last year's winnner, Malin Olsson, was unconventional too... Hopefully next year, a platinum blonde will win the Froken Sverige crown again... The last conventional Swede to win was Valerie Aflalo, Froken Sverige 2000. Am I right?

[JENSIE_G]

Who will succeed Evelina Papantoniou?

http://starhellas.antenna.gr/images/stars2001/swimsuit-large/15-3.jpg

The Coronation Night for Star Hellas Greece 2002 will take place on April 9, 2002, Tuesday.

The winner will represent The Home of the Ancient Gods in the Miss Universe pageant set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The 1st runner-up will go to the Miss World 2002 pageant set for November in South Africa.

Stay tuned for the presentation of this year's official candidates.

The URL of the pageant: http://starhellas.antenna.gr/

[JENSIE_G]

MEET DEYANIRA... :)

http://www.missuniversearuba.com/Winner.jpg http://web4.facelink.com/edit/raw/rawimage/85/2519385.jpg
http://www.missuniversearuba.com/Candidates/images/DEYANIRA.jpg http://web4.facelink.com/edit/raw/rawimage/78/2519378.jpg

Deyanira Ludwina Frank was crowned Miss Universe Aruba 2001 on July 14 last year. She's 23 years old and stands 5 feet 7 inches. She speaks 4 languanges: English, Dutch, French and Papiamento.

She will represent Aruba in MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Let's all see if Deyanira will break Aruba's 6-year dry spell in the Miss Universe pageant come May 29. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Who will succeed Tsungai Muswerakuend?

http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/ZW/photos/images/headshot.jpg http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/ZW/photos/images/costume.jpg

Tonight is Coronation Night of Miss Zimbabwe Universe 2002.

Stay tuned for the official announcements of the results. :)

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Another picture of Miss Zimbabwe 2001

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/zimbabwe/zimbabwe_image1.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

A hope agains't hope, would Argentina send a delegate this year?
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/zimbabwe/zimbabwe_image2.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

The most beautiful Miss Korea, medyo pagka boblaks mga judges nila, di siya pinadala sa Miss Universe

Tae-young shon (2000 Miss International 1st runner-up)
http://taeyoung.starkorea.co.kr/photogallery/photo/taeyoung08.jpg
http://taeyoung.starkorea.co.kr/photogallery/photo/taeyoung06.jpg
http://misskorea.hankooki.com/pageant/photo/photoint_18.jpg
http://taeyoung.starkorea.co.kr/photogallery/photo/wedding03.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Pic of the two Miss Indias
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indiangirls/indiangirls_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

OSMEL'S ANGELS OF 1997

http://student.dei.uc.pt/~nelson/IMAGES/venezuela/treswomans.jpg

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Christiina Dieckmann Jimenez (Miss World Venezuela), Veruska Tatiana Ramirez (Miss Venezuela) and Daniela Kosan Montcourt (Miss Venezuela International)

[JENSIE_G]

Lara, I just got this now from the Pageant Almanac MB...

NEW MIKIMOTO CROWN WILL BECOME JEWEL OF THE UNIVERSE

Mikimoto to Debut One-of-a-Kind Crown and Tiara
For Miss Universe 2002

New York, NY – March 2002 - It was announced today that Miss Universe 2002 will be awarded a newly designed crown created specifically for the Miss Universe Organization and their titleholders. The exclusive crown will showcase pearls cultivated by the world-renowned Mikimoto, official jewelry sponsor of the Miss Universe Organization. Miss Universe 2002 will be the first to wear the exquisite crown.

The crown is valued at approximately US$200,000 and will have 500 diamonds totaling nearly 30 carats. 120 pearls, both white South Sea and Akoya pearls, ranging in size from 3.0 –18 mm will adorn the new crown.

Denise Quinones, Miss Universe 2001, recently traveled to Japan where she joined designer Tomohiro Yajima for the first glimpse of the new design. The intricate design depicts the ancient symbol of the phoenix rising, which signifies status, power and the vision of great beauty. In addition, Denise traveled to Pearl Island in Toba, Japan, where they hand selected each pearl. Mikimoto Pearl Island is where pearls were cultured successfully for the first time in history in 1893 using a method developed by Kokichi Mikimoto.

In addition to the official Mikimoto crown, which will be kept by the Miss Universe Organization for the annual crowing of the new Miss Universe, each newly crowned Miss Universe will be awarded a pearl and diamond tiara valued at US$20,000. This tiara will be part of the overall prize package awarded at the conclusion of the Miss Universe 2002 competition in San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 29, 2002 on the CBS Television Network.

[JENSIE_G]

Hello to everyone!!! What happened to everyone?!?! :(

baby_boi, Zack, Altwegg, chez-o, cathybee, mulan_rushdiary, NakeD, Musique, expelliarmus18, Pattie, archerguy, SUX2BU and the rest of the regulars... post naman kayo...

Musta Holy Week niyo? Saan kayo nag-bakasyon? :)

Anyway, I hope mag-post na kayo soon! :)

April na bukas... malapit na mag-Miss Universe! I'm sooo excited! hehe

[JENSIE_G]

MEET AYANETTE... :)

http://www.amigoe.com/IMAGES/03-22cur-misscuracao.jpg

Ayanette Mary Ann Statia (left) was crowned Miss Universe Curacao 2002 last night. She's only 19 years old.

Only 2 ladies competed for the coveted title and crown this year. Her first runner-up is Tatiana Dijkers. (right)

Unknown to many, Ayanette won Miss Teen International 2000. She was only 17 years old then.

With her height, pageant experience and looks, I'm sure Ayanette will surely create a big impact on Miss Universe come May 29. Let's all see if she will break Curacao's 5-year drought in Miss Universe. :)

[sinner_notsaint]

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BY JENSIE G.

SA ISANG TAO DYANG NANLAIT KAY KAREN COZ SHE'S "ONLY" FROM AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE): Well, PANALO na siya! Papunta pa siyang Miss Universe!!! (just like what I correctly predicted loooong before) I just like to point out that the Bb. Pilipinas pageant was never about academic background or social status... it's all about PERFORMANCE, FORM and SUBSTANCE!

Kaya I strongly suggest that you EMBRACE, ACCEPT and GET OVER the fact that Karen is more than "just" an AMA student just like how you put it...

Nuff said!

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NAGTATANIM KA PALA NG GALIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PAG NANALO SI KAREN SA MISS UNIVERSE, POST MO ULIT TO HA.

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sinner_notsaint]

semifinals interview pa lang alam ko na na siya mananalo. though she may have been the best girl this year, i still believe she's not in the same league as miriam, nina, or zora. marami pa siyang dapat gawin. she still has two months, and miracles can happen.

magrereact ka na naman siguro. i won't care. di naman kita kilala. c'mon, there's so much more to life than watching beauty contests.

ok? so cool down jensie. relax...........

[JENSIE_G]

Vietnam's government officially recognizes Miss Vietnam title for the first time.

The winner of this year's Miss Vietnam pageant-- long considered a sign of capitalist decadence-- will get the Communist government's official recognition for the first time, an organizer said Tuesday.

The contest has been held every other year since 1988 without official recognition, but reforms over the last 15 years have opened Vietnam to increased Western influence.

Vietnam's minister of Culture and Information plans to issue a certificate recognizing the new Miss Vietnam after the contest in September, said Duong Xuan Nam, editor of the Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper and organizer of the event.

The first contest in 1988 drew only several hundred participants, which swelled to nearly 5,000 in the most recent contest two years ago, Nam said.

Vietnamese women who are single, childless and aged 16-27 are eligible.

The newspaper also is holding a competition for the best question submitted by readers for judges to ask contestants. Critics have charged in the past that many contestants were empty-headed fashion models.

Contests at the provincial level are to be held in July and regional competitions in August. Between 30 and 35 finalists are to compete for the title in Ho Chi Minh City in mid-September, Nam said.

Miss Vietnam will receive 40 million dong (dlrs 2,650) in prize money and other gifts.

It cannot really be confirmed if Vietnam will be sending a representative to Miss Universe 2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Lara, I find it kinda suspicious that Julio Rodriguez still has not replaced Lorena Van Heerde with Lola Alcocer as Spain's delegate in Belleza Venezolana's MU2002 delegate gallery...

Hmmm... Napaasa ako bigla na baka si Lorena pa nga ang representative ng Spain for MU2002... sana nga... :)

Anyway, I'm posting the complete names of the current MU2002 delegates... I'll do it by continent/region para organized...

Let's first meet the señoritas of South America...

BOLIVIA- Paola Clarisse Coimbra Antipieff
CHILE- Nicole Rencoret Ladron de Guevara
COLOMBIA- Vanessa Alexandra Mendoza Bustos
ECUADOR- Isabel Ontaneda Mancheno
PARAGUAY- Maria Gabriela Riquelme Escuna
PERU- Marina Mora Montero
VENEZUELA- Cinthia Cristina Lander Zamora

PENDING SOUTH AMERICAN REPS

ARGENTINA- It might not send a delegate this year to MU2002. It's currently experiencing its worst crisis in years.

BRAZIL- The Miss Brasil 2002 pageant is set on April 13, 2002, Saturday in Rio de Janeiro. The winner will go to MU2002.

SURINAME- This nation is known for its inconsistent attendance in Miss Universe. The last representative it sent was Serafya Niekoop in MU99. It still can't be confirmed if it is indeed sending a rep this year to San Juan.

URUGUAY- The Miss Uruguay Universo 2002 pageant is set on April 6, 2002, Saturday in Punta del Este. The winner will go to MU2002.

[JENSIE_G]

Let's now meet the ladies of Central and North America...

BELIZE- Karen Russell
CANADA- Neelam Verma
COSTA RICA- Merilyn Villalta Castro
GUATEMALA- Karen Maribel Velasquez Portillo
EL SALVADOR- Elisa Rodriguez Sandoval
HONDURAS- Erika Lizeth Ramirez
MEXICO- Erika Cruz Escalante
NICARAGUA- Marianela Lacayo Mendoza
PANAMA- Justine Lissette Pasek Patiño
USA- Shauntay Hinton

[JENSIE_G]

Here are the ladies from Europe...

BELGIUM- Ann van Elsen
ESTONIA- Jana Tafenau
FINLAND- Janette Broman
FRANCE- Sylvie Tellier
GERMANY- Natascha Vanessa Borger Sevilla
HUNGARY- Edit Friedl
IRELAND- Lisa O’ Sullivan
NORWAY- Hege Hatlo
POLAND- Joanna Drozdowska
PORTUGAL- Iva Catarina Da Silva Lamarao
RUSSIA- Oksana Fyedorova
SLOVAK REPUBLIC- Eva Dzoldova
SLOVENIA- Iris Mulej
SPAIN- Lorena Ayala Van Heerde (according to Julio Rodriguez)
SWEDEN- Malou Hansson
SWITZERLAND- Jennifer Ann Gerber
UKRAINE- Lilja Kopytova

PENDING EUROPEAN REPS

BULGARIA- There are still no news or confirmations about Bulgaria's rep for MU2002. Like what Lara said, the rep will just pop out sooner or later. Let's just wait. :)

NETHERLANDS- The Miss Nederlands 2002 pageant will take place on April 19, 2002, Friday. The winner will represent the Netherlands in MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

[JENSIE_G]

Meet the lasses from the Middle East and the Mediterranean...

ALBANIA- Anisa Kospiri
CROATIA- Ivanna Paris
CYPRUS- Demetra Eleutheriou
CZECH REPUBLIC- Diana Kobzanova
ISRAEL- Yamit Har-Noy
ITALY- Anna Rigon
LEBANON- Christina Sawaya
MALTA- Loredanna Zammit
TURKEY- Cagla Kubat
YUGOSLAVIA- Sladjana Bozovic

PENDING MIDDLE EASTERN AND MEDITERRANEAN REPS

EGYPT- The Miss Egypt Universe 2002 pageant will take place on April 16, 2002, Tuesday in Cairo. The winner will represent Egypt in MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

GREECE- The Star Hellas Greece 2002 pageant will take place on April 9, 2002, Tuesday. The winner will represent Greece in MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

I sense a lot of sourgraping.... this issue has long been over...


Originally posted by sinner_notsaint
semifinals interview pa lang alam ko na na siya mananalo. though she may have been the best girl this year, i still believe she's not in the same league as miriam, nina, or zora. marami pa siyang dapat gawin. she still has two months, and miracles can happen.

magrereact ka na naman siguro. i won't care. di naman kita kilala. c'mon, there's so much more to life than watching beauty contests.

ok? so cool down jensie. relax...........

[JENSIE_G]

Now, prepare to meet the delegates from Asia and the Lands Down Under...

INDIA- Neha Dhupia
INDONESIA- Angelina Patricia Pingkan Sondakh
JAPAN- Mina Chiba
KOREA- Min Kyoung-Kim
MALAYSIA- Karen Ang
NORTHERN MARIANAS- Virginia Girdley
PHILIPPINES- Karen Loren Medrano Agustin
SINGAPORE- Nuraliza Osman
THAILAND- Janjira Janchom

PENDING REPS FROM ASIA & THE LANDS DOWN UNDER

AUSTRALIA- After a year's absence, Australia is again back in Miss Universe. The Miss Australia Universe 2002 pageant will take place on April 6, 2002, Saturday. The winner will represent Australia in MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

COOK ISLANDS- After a two-year absence, the Cook Islands is finally back. The Miss Cook Islands 2002 pageant will take place on April 6, 2002, Saturday. The winner will represent the Cook Islands in MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

MONGOLIA- The are lots of rumors that Mongolia was also invited by the MUO to participate in this year's MU pageant. Let's wait for confirmation on this issue in the days to come.

NEW ZEALAND- There are still no news regarding New Zealand's participation in MU2002. Let's just wait for some confirmations.

PEOPLES' REPUBLIC OF CHINA- The Miss Universe China 2002 pageant will be held sometime this month in Beijing. The winner will be the very first from China to go to Miss Universe.

TAIWAN / R.O.C.- It cannot be confirmed if Taiwan / R.O.C. will be sending a representative to MU2002. Let's just wait for official confirmation or reports.

VIETNAM- Just like I posted above, it cannot be really determined as of the moment if Vietnam is sending a representative to MU2002. One thing for sure is that is was indeed invited by the MUO to participate in this year's MU. Let's just wait for confirmation.

[JENSIE_G]

Here are the ladies from Africa...

ANGOLA- Geovina Ferreira Pinto Leite
GHANA- Stephanie Abla Walkins-Fia
KENYA- Julie Njeru
MAURITIUS- Karen Alexandre
NAMIBIA- Michelle Heitha
NIGERIA- Chinenye Ochuba
SOUTH AFRICA- Vanessa Do Ceu Carreira

PENDING AFRICAN REPS

BOTSWANA- There still are no news about Botswana's rep for MU2002. Let's just wait in the days to come.

MOZAMBIQUE- After Miss Mozambique Nica Gemo backed off from MU2001 due to sponsorship issues, it still can't be determined if Mozambique is sending a representative this year to MU in Puerto Rico. Let's really wait for the news on this issue.

ZAMBIA- It can't be determined if Zambia is sending a rep to MU2002. The last Zambian to compete was Esanju Kalopa in MU99. Let's wait for some news regarding this nation.

ZIMBABWE- The Miss Zimbabwe Universe 2002 pageant took place last night. Up to this very moment there are no news whatsoever. Let's just wait for the results to be posted.

[JENSIE_G]

And finally, here the ladies from the exotic Caribbean!!!

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA- Aisha Ralph
ARUBA- Deyanira Ludwina Frank
BAHAMAS- Nadia Rogers-Albury
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS- Anastasia Tonge
CAYMAN ISLANDS- Shannon McLean
CURACAO- Ayanette Mary Ann Statia
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC- Ruth Ocumarez Apataña
JAMAICA- Sanya Hughes
SAINT MAARTEN- Bernice Gumbs
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO- Nasma Mohammed
TURKS & CAICOS- Euwonka Selver

AND

PUERTO RICO Isis Marie Casalduc Gonzales

PENDING CARIBBEAN REPS

BARBADOS- This is another nation known for its inconsistent attendance in Miss Universe. The last from Barabdos to join was Viola Jefferys in MU99. Let's wait for news if this nation will join MU2002.

BONAIRE- Let's wait for the official announcement about Bonaire's participation in MU2002. There are still no news regarding its local pageant.

DOMINICA- Samantha Doctrove was recently crowned Miss Dominica 2002. However, it can't be confirmed as of now if she's representing her country in MU2002. Let's just wait for news.

US VIRGIN ISLANDS- The Miss US Virgin Islands 2002 pageant will take place sometime this month. The winner will go to MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Well, everyone is sooo grieved with Rico Yan, some pics just to relaxs you. Remembering some of the Latinas from Central and North America 2001.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/latinas/latinas_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/latinas/latinas_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/latinas/latinas_image3.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

My favs for Miss Brazil 2002, I just don't know their heights
TOCANTINS
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/gbl/images1/mb02_to1.jpg

SÃO PAULO
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/gbl/images1/mb02_sp1.jpg

SANTA CATARINA
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/gbl/images1/mb02_sc1.jpg

RIO GRANDE DO SUL
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/gbl/images1/mb02_rs1.jpg

PARANÁ
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/gbl/images1/mb02_pr1.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/spain/spain_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/spain/spain_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/spain/spain_image3.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/swimsuitpics/swimsuitpics_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/swimsuitpics/swimsuitpics_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/swimsuitpics/swimsuitpics_image3.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

An article about Violet Chang Miss Jamaica 2003 and 1st runner to Miss Jamaica 2002

Violet in Red
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/AllWoman/images/20020331T230000-0500_23438_OBS_VIOLET_IN_RED_1.jpg

Miss Jamaica Universe 2002 will be remembered for many things -- the close race, the stunning top-three girls, the dramatic entrance of world boxing champion, Lennox Lewis, and finally the red dress worn by first runner-up Violet Chang.

Gasps of oohs and aahs travelled throughout the packed ballroom with many a woman envisaging themselves in something similar.

The dress designed by Guyanese designer, Roger Gary, was of toned red Chantilly lace, with gold threads running through the abstract floral pattern. The illusion of nudity made the dress that much more appealing. "Nudity with class," according to Gary with whom we spoke Tuesday evening. He went on to describe how he added over 1,000 crystals (all done by hand).

"I also took into consideration the occasion ... I wanted her to create an immediate impression. The dress would be viewed (for the most part) from a distance."

The bell-shaped sleeves, scalloped edges at the neckline, and cuffs added additional drama.

This one-of-a-kind gown, took three full days. And the cost? Let's just say. Not at all prohibitive.

And what does one do with a dress like this seen by so many eyes?

"Wear it again!" chuckled Violet. "Just not in Jamaica."

And what did her beau think of the ensemble? (there were gold shoes and earrings). He told me "that I looked stunning".

No argument here. The round definitely belonged to the champ.

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_Ganda_ko
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/spain/spain_image3.jpg

Lara, Eva Siso really had a great figure-- even 100 times better than that of Helen Lindes.... Sayang talaga she was left in the Top 10...she should have been in the Top 5...

Oh well, let's just see how Spain will do this year... :)

[chez-o]

Very sorry for not replying to my fave thread for days. Gotten used to no PEX and no office.

Very happy to see new countires (thus new beauties) Vietnam, PRC, etc etc. So, I guess Miss HK is joining PRC eh? Hope so. Hoping for a lot of delegates this year.

Also hoping for Miss Spain replacement to be as good as Diana, Helen, and Eva. Sana di maputol ang streak nila.

Where are babyboi and the rest? Miss ko na ang entertaining and informative posts (aside from Lara's and JENSIE's of course...)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by chez-o
Very happy to see new countires (thus new beauties) Vietnam, PRC, etc etc. So, I guess Miss HK is joining PRC eh? Hope so. Hoping for a lot of delegates this year.

If sumali nga ang Vietnam and Mongolia this year, I believe this year's Miss Universe pageant will hold the record for having the MOST number of delegates ever.

So far, MU84 and MU99 hold the record for having the most number of MU delegates-- 84... to think our country did extremely well during these 2 years. Desiree was 3rd runner-up in MU84 while Miriam was 1st runner-up in MU99. Both of them even ranked 2nd overall in their respective preliminaries! I just wanted to share... :)

For this year, 91 countries are expected to participate. So far, 72 delegates have been chosen and are already confirmed to head for San Juan. All delegates are expected to be there on the week of May 10.


Also hoping for Miss Spain replacement to be as good as Diana, Helen, and Eva. Sana di maputol ang streak nila.

Oo nga eh. I'm still hoping Lorena would be sent to MU2002.... Sayang kasi yung 1 year na pinaghandaan niya eh... But then if not, Lola is also a good choice! Very, very stunning indeed! Julio Rodriguez has not replaced Lorena with Lola in the Belleza Venezolana MU2002 delegate gallery... I know for a fact that Julio is a very, very credible and reliable source... talo pa niya Global Beauties or any other message board. He has DIRECT contacts with the Miss Universe Organization and lots of national pageant directors that's why he can never go wrong... Let's all hope for the best! I strongly believe Spain is still strong... whether she be Lorena or Lola... Spain will still put on a good show come May 29. :)


Where are babyboi and the rest? Miss ko na ang entertaining and informative posts (aside from Lara's and JENSIE's of course...)

baby_boi's PC has yet to be repaired. He told me last week na once maayos yung PC niya ay magpe-PEx agad siya. I dunno about Zack, Altwegg, cathybee, mulan_rushdiary, expelliarmus18, NakeD, Pattie, crybabymaki, SUX2BU, archerguy and the rest of the regulars... Baka busy lang sila with work, finals exams, vacations or whatever... Sana mag-PEx na din sila... :)

We miss you guys! :)

[JENSIE_G]

FINALLY IT'S CONFIRMED

Due to its worst crisis in years (just like what I've been posting in this thread ever since), ARGENTINA has cancelled its national pageant this year... therefore, it is official and confirmed that it is not participating in this year's Miss Universe pageant set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Cuba is also not participating in MU2002.

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KAREN'S NEW LOOK... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant111/pageant111_image1.jpg

This girl will certainly make waves in San Juan come May. GOOD LUCK KAREN! :)

This picture has been taken from Keiji's Pageant Hub.

Anyway, I received info that Karen's schedule has been revised.... It seems she will not be flying to Venezuela to train as originally planned since December last year. Karen has been placed on a super tight schedule. Since she snagged the Bb. Pilipinas Universe crown last March 16, there's nothing she has done but TRAIN, TRAIN and TRAIN. This is the main reason why she literally has no TV guestings or whatsoever.

Aside from the training that Osmel alumni Am and Zorah will provide her, Karen will also receive tips from Abbygale Arenas and Gloria Diaz. Nina Ricci Alagao will train her in make-up.

However, Karen's evening gown and national costume would still be taken care of by top Colombian couturier Alfredo Barraza.

[NakeD]

wow! i'm impressed! ganda ni karen!

[JENSIE_G]

VIETNAM SHOULD GIVE MISS UNIVERSE A TRY!

Here are two of the cutting edge designs that the Miss Vietnam contestants are set to wear for the 2002 national pageant.
http://www.nguyen-trong.com/vietnam/tunique04.jpghttp://www.nguyen-trong.com/vietnam/tunique02.jpg

Miss Vietnam 2000 Thien Nga
http://www.vnstyle.vdc.com.vn/image_tin/tb_culture_society_2855_2.JPG

Miss Vietnam 1992 Ha Kieu Anh
http://www.ksvn.com/graphic/model/kieuanh.jpg

Vietnam would really, really give other Southeast Asian nations such as Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore a real run for their money in Miss Universe.

Vietnamese beauty is truly exotic and oriental! Parang rich blend of the Thai and Chinese races.

I just wanted to share that my uncle's wife is a Vietnamese! And whoaw!!! Sindak lagi kami tuwing reunions and other family gatherings. Iba talaga ang beauty ng mga Vietnamese! Very, very exotic... My uncle's kinda dark... tapos Vietnamese yung wife niya (chinita)... as a result of their union, magaganda ang mga anak nila!!! Exotic din! hehe

It should really, really participate in MU!!! :)

[JENSIE_G]

One of the BEST Miss Venezuela winners ever... :)

Martina Thorogood Heemsen
http://colophon.corbis.com/CorbisImage/comp/12390502/UT0007032.jpg

I believe she should have been sent to Miss Universe 2000. Her first runner-up Norkis Batista should have been sent to Miss World 1999.

But even if Martina was sent to Cyprus, I believe Lara Dutta would still win... 1st runner-up pa rin si Martina... hehe! So ganun din... walang pinagkaiba... :)

[JENSIE_G]

People are overlooking another STRONG BLACK delegate for MU2002... :)

Here's a pic of Geovina Ferreira Pinto Leite when she was crowned MISS ANGOLA 2002.

http://www.ebonet.net/fotos/mulher/miss.jpg

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Miss Puerto Rico Isis Casalduc has selected evening gowns for her wardrobe come May.

Here is one of the gowns she is scheduled to wear for the various MU2002 activities. Do you think she'll wear it during the Presentation Show?
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020402isis_rf.jpg

What do you think? :)

[JENSIE_G]

Reigning Miss Universe Denise Quiñones during her visit to the Mikimoto Headquarters in Japan to see the new Miss Universe crown.

http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020331denise_mm.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

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[JENSIE_G]

TOP 3 of MISS UNIVERSE CHINA 2002

http://image2.sina.com.cn/lx/2002-04-02/2_8-1-62_20020402105753.jpg
FROM LEFT: Zhen Zhao (2nd RU), Ling Zhuo (winner) & Bin-Ni Guo (1st RU)

After many twists & turns, Miss Universe China 2002 was eventually elected in a closed-door competition. Ling Zhuo from Zhejiang Province, who had been a runner-up in the 'Shanghai & Jiang-Nan' regional final, was selected as the winner. The 1st runner-up is Bin-Ni Guo from Shenzhen (the 'China South' regional winner), while the 2nd runner-up is Zhen Zhao from Liaoning Province. 7 individual awards were also presented during the event, in which 17 finalists from around the country participated.

If things go smoothly, Ling Zhuo will represent the Peoples' Republic of China in Miss Universe 2002 to be held in Puerto Rico come May 29.

[Zack]

Dito ko dapat ipopost yun eh. :D
http://bb02.homestead.com/files/karen/newkaren.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Geesh, a world record for me, I wasn't able to post anything yesterday. Regarding Puerto Rico, if she wears that gown posted by Jensie, DEFINITELY say goodbye sa TOP 10!!!!!

The Vietnamese girls are very beautifuland being colonized by the FRench, ah basta maganda sile.

Karen's new look? It's a good thing we've not been seeing her around on tv because she needs every single minute of the day preparing! And yeah ang ganda niya sa pic. I think we alone can prepare our girls because madami na rin tayong mga know it alls galing kay Osmel. Saka very good thing that Mirriam is actively helping in preparing her!!!

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

A clearer pic of Lara- her most beautiful portrait!!! thanks also to Jensie for being "ala-Osmel" in making retoke the pic. hehehe
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/indiangirl/indiangirl_image1.jpg

[cathybee]

:wave: Im just lurking once in a while...sorry la pa ako macontribute...siguro ill research on mongolia and taiwan if ever they will join mu na lang :wink:

Same as chez-o, no office no computer :D so medyo nadelay na rin ako sa kakapost!

[chez-o]

Wow! Miss Angola looks good in that pic.

Yah, as Lara said, may halong French ang mga Vietnamese kaya maganda sila....not to mention American blood because of the war and all the GI babies and so on and so forth.


Sana nga ay talagang gaganda pa si Karen. Can't wait for May 2 come!!!!!!

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Some pics of the Indian girls
http://supermodels3.www8.50megs.com/neha/17.jpg
http://anon1.8m.com/lymaraina/4.jpg
http://anon1.8m.com/lymaraina/6.jpg
http://anon1.8m.com/gul/1.jpg
http://anon1.8m.com/gul/11.jpg
http://anon1.8m.com/gul/2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_Ganda_ko
Geesh, a world record for me, I wasn't able to post anything yesterday. Regarding Puerto Rico, if she wears that gown posted by Jensie, DEFINITELY say goodbye sa TOP 10!!!!!

The Vietnamese girls are very beautifuland being colonized by the FRench, ah basta maganda sile.

Karen's new look? It's a good thing we've not been seeing her around on tv because she needs every single minute of the day preparing! And yeah ang ganda niya sa pic. I think we alone can prepare our girls because madami na rin tayong mga know it alls galing kay Osmel. Saka very good thing that Mirriam is actively helping in preparing her!!!

Actually, it would be better pa nga if Isis wears that gown during the Presentation Show eh! Para sure ball wala talaga siya sa Top 10... her figure isn't really that impressive at all either!!!! Pinattern talaga after that of Denise!

Hands down ako talaga to Vietnamese women!!! Truly exotic and beautiful! :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by cathybee
:wave: Im just lurking once in a while...sorry la pa ako macontribute...siguro ill research on mongolia and taiwan if ever they will join mu na lang :wink:

Same as chez-o, no office no computer :D so medyo nadelay na rin ako sa kakapost!

Hi cathybee! :)

It's okay naman noh... all the info and pics posted here in our thread are for everyone to enjoy and savor...

No one naman is required or obliged to contribute eh... all I'm saying is don't hesitate to post once in a while para ma-feel naman namin yung presence ninyo.... We've missed all of you na. :)

I really hope Mongolia and Vietnam send delegates to MU this year... Diversity, diversity!!! :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by chez-o
Wow! Miss Angola looks good in that pic.

Yah, as Lara said, may halong French ang mga Vietnamese kaya maganda sila....not to mention American blood because of the war and all the GI babies and so on and so forth.

Sana nga ay talagang gaganda pa si Karen. Can't wait for May 2 come!!!!!!

Yup. I believe Misses Angola and South Africa are the strongest African delegates this year... to think they're both Portuguese speakers. :)

Don't worry, I'm positively sure na may igaganda pa si Karen... That picture is just the tip of the iceberg... saka casual shot pa yang lagay na yan... wait for her official makeover and Miss Universe competition pics! :)

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

A beautiful pic of the new Miss Curacao, very beautiful!!!!
http://www.amigoe.com/IMAGES/04-02cur-Miss-Cur.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS

Lomaswati Dlamini, whose name signifies "bella Swati" is the new Miss Botswana 2002. Dlamini, a freshman student at the University of Botswana, is 19 years old. She beat 19 other beauties at the Ditshupo Hall in Gaborone last December 8, 2002 to bag the coveted title.

The finalists are Lorato Kwelagobe, 21 years old (the favorite of the public); and Rita Machibe, 18 years old.

Outgoing Miss Botswana Masego Sebedi crowned Dlamini, who will represent Botswana in Miss World 2002 set for November in South Africa.

Let's all wait for the crowning of Botswana's rep for MU2002. I smell something fishy here... Why is the national pageant's winner suddenly headed to Miss World and not Miss Universe? I hope the 1st runner-up, Lorato Kwelagobe, goes to MU2002... Familiar surname, huh? :)

[JENSIE_G]

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/MU/02/Ven02.JPG UNIVERSE, HERE SHE COMES...

Miss Venezuela Cynthia Lander has finally chosen her official makeover and MU competition pics that will be posted very, very soon for us all to enjoy! :)

[JENSIE_G]

CONFIRMED

The national director of the Miss Universe Zimbabwe pageant, Yvette D'Almeida Chakras (Miss Zimbabwe Universe '94), has officially announced that ZIMBABWE will not participate in MU2002 due to various political and social problems that it is facing at this very moment.

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Miss Peru Universe 2002
http://www.peru.com/entretenimiento/autonoticias/ImagenNoticia12328.jpg
http://www.peru.com/entretenimiento/autonoticias/ImagenNoticia10788.jpg

[baby_boi]

At long last, puede na akong mag post! :bounce2:

Hi guys! Miss ko na kayo! :wave:

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

See the gals who would represent the Land of the Pharaohs

http://missegypt.homestead.com/contestants.html

[Apostle]

I'm definitely impressed by Karen. All hype aside, I hope she does well in the pageant!

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE CHINA 2002

Ling Zhuo- China's first ever representative to Miss Universe.
http://image2.sina.com.cn/lx/2002-04-04/2_8-1-913_20020404112816.jpg

Ling Zhuo is a professional model who hails from Shanghai. She is all set to represent the Peoples' Republic of China in MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS

Pageants May Move From CBS

Donald Trump is shopping the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants to various television networks against the possibility that CBS is going to end its long-running relationship with the franchise.

The network has been the broadcast home of the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants since 1972 and of Miss Teen USA since 1983. Its most recent, five-year contract to air the trophy shows ends this year. Sources at other networks say Trump has approached them about buying the broadcast rights to the pageants; one executive says the networks have been told that CBS is going to pass on the franchise.

Trump, who bought the pageants' parent company, the Miss Universe Organization, from Madison Square Garden in November of 1996, acknowledged yesterday that he was talking to other networks, but denied that CBS had declined to strike a new deal to continue broadcasting the pageants.

"We had a five-year deal that expires in August," Trump said yesterday. "At the end of five years I can go re-price it with other networks. I wanted the right, after a five-year period, to shop it for market value. I think it's very strong."

He can't be referring to the ratings, which have been slowly sliding for many years. Miss Universe, which back in '74 attracted more than 35 million viewers, last May suffered a worst-ever viewer average of 8.3 million. Miss USA drew nearly 30 million viewers in '74, but a worst-ever 7.6 million this past March. Miss Teen USA, which had 20 million viewers in 1984, averaged just under 8 million last August, though that was better than 2000's average of about 7 million.

Those ratings slides occurred despite efforts to update the aging franchise, including the addition of music acts, quirky hosts such as William Shatner, and interview and Internet elements to the broadcasts. CBS declined to comment on its plans for the pageants, saying through a spokeswoman that it is "planning to broadcast 'Miss Universe' in May and 'Miss Teen USA' in August, and further plans for the pageant won't be announced until later."

© 2002 The Washington Post Company

Lara: I told you so... the Miss Universe 1974 pageant TV ratings will go down in history as the highest ever. I hope we can grab a copy of that historical event. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MU2002 UPDATE

So far, here's the list of the nations NOT participating in this year's Miss Universe pageant. It has already been CONFIRMED.

Argentina
Austria
Great Britain
Guam
Hong Kong
Iceland
Suriname
Zimbabwe

Here are the nations with NO OFFICIAL NATIONAL PAGEANT DATES YET. Like what Lara said, their MU reps will just pop out in due time. Let's be patient and wait in the days to come. :)

Botswana
Bulgaria
New Zealand

Here are the upcoming CONFIRMED NATIONAL PAGEANTS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DATES.

Miss Australia Universe 2002- April 6, 2002, Saturday
Miss Brasil 2002- April 13, 2002, Saturday
Miss Cook Islands 2002- April 6, 2002, Saturday
Miss Cesky Republicky 2002- April 6, 2002, Saturday
Miss Egypt Universe 2002- April 16, 2002, Tuesday
Star Hellas Greece 2002- April 9, 2002, Tuesday
Miss Guyana Universe 2002- April 13, 2002, Saturday
Miss Nederlands 2002- April 19, 2002, Friday
Miss Peru Universo 2002- April 26, 2002, Friday
Miss Uruguay Universo 2002- April 6, 2002

So far, there are already 72 reps for MU2002. Take note, I counted Indonesia in. I trust Julio Rodriguez. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS EGYPT UNIVERSE 2002

The Coronation Night of Miss Egypt Universe 2002 will take place on April 16, 2002, Tuesday at the Hotel Semiramis Intercontinental in Cairo.

There are 15 official candidates for this year's pageant.

Starting today until April 14, (Sunday next week), we can vote for Miss Photogenic. Just like what Lara posted, here's the pageant contestant's official URL: http://missegypt.homestead.com/contestants.html

Here's my bet to win Miss Photogenic...

Doaa Teama- she stands exactly 6 feet tall...
http://missegypt.homestead.com/files/0002.jpg http://missegypt.homestead.com/files/002.jpg

Here's my bet to win Miss Egypt Universe 2002...

Horreya Farghaly- she stands 5 feet 8 inches...
http://missegypt.homestead.com/files/0006.jpg http://missegypt.homestead.com/files/006.jpg

I must say I'm so impressed with this year's batch! Egypt remains to be one of the most underrated nations in Miss Universe. If Horreya indeed wins, she is a strong contender for the title of MU2002. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS PERU UNIVERSO 2002 CLARIFICATIONS

Finally, it seems that Marina Mora Montero is after all still going to Miss World 2002 and NOT Miss Universe 2002.

The Coronation Night of Miss Perú Universo 2002 will take place on April 26, 2002, Friday. The winner will represent The Land of the Incas in MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Perú, so far, will be the very last nation to select its representative for MU2002.

[JENSIE_G]

A picture of Froken Sverige 2001 Malin Olsson and her Portuguese mother Isabel.

http://www.aftonbladet.se/kvinna/0105/27/olsson-34721-0.jpg

Her mom Isabel is from the city of Guia in Portugal. This strongly explains Malin's unique and striking looks.

[JENSIE_G]

Another gown that Miss Puerto Rico Isis Casalduc is wearing to MU2002. We just aren't sure on what specific event she will wear it...

http://www.vocero.com/newsimages/n13901.jpg

What do you think?

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

And speaking of gowns here are two of the most beautiful gowns coming from the African continent.

Miss Botswana- though she wasn't hyped her gown was one of the best
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/botswana/botswana_image1.jpg

And of course Miss Nigeria
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/botswana/botswana_image2.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Another pic of Miss Switzerland

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Another pic of Miss Switzerlandhttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/botswana/botswana_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS WORLD 2002 UPDATE

So far, there are already 22 Miss World 2002 delegates... :)

ANGOLA- Rosa Muxito
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA- Anne Marie Browne
BAHAMAS- T'shura Ambrose
BELGIUM- Ann van Elsen
BOTSWANA- Lomaswati Dlamini
COSTA RICA- Shirley Alvarez
ECUADOR- Jessica Angulo
GERMANY- Katrin Wrobel
GUATEMALA- Paula Alonso Morales
INDIA- Shruti Sharma
ISRAEL- Karol Lowenstein
LATVIA- Baiba Svarca
MALAWI- Blandina Mlenga
NICARAGUA- Hazel Calderon
NIGERIA- Chinenye Ochuba
NORWAY- Katrine Sorland
PHILIPPINES- Katherine Anne Ramos Manalo
SOUTH AFRICA- Vanessa Do Ceu Carreira
SPAIN- Lola Alcocer Vasquez (only if Lorena Van Heerde is truly going to MU2002)
SWEDEN- Sophia Hedmark
TURKEY- Azra Akin
UKRAINE- Olena Stognij

There are unconfirmed reports that Armenia, Morocco, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan will join the Miss World pageant for the very first time on November... to think these are all predominantly Muslim countries...

There are more to come... I promise to feature some of them after MU2002 takes place... hehe! :)

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Remember her?
http://www6.gratisweb.com/elnavegante/archivos/crowning1992.jpg

[baby_boi]

Hello guys! :wave:

Musta na?! I just wanna inform you that Aljo Bendijo's show, Sapul Kayo Dyan, will show some parts of Miss Universe 99 Pageant especially when Miriam tripped during the Preliminary Long Gown Competition. Also they will show Miriam being interviewed by the press people of Trinidad & Tobago. A must see for Pageant FANatics! Truly never before seen footages of Miss Universe 99.

Sapul Kayo Dyan will start at 10 pm this Saturday, April 6. Only on ABS-CBN.

ü

:bounce: :babyeat:

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

This feature about Mirriam was taken from E Entertainment Television Miss Universe Special back in 1999. Pinapakita sometimes sa E Philippines. I saw it twice...


Originally posted by baby_boi
Hello guys! :wave:

Musta na?! I just wanna inform you that Aljo Bendijo's show, Sapul Kayo Dyan, will show some parts of Miss Universe 99 Pageant especially when Miriam tripped during the Preliminary Long Gown Competition. Also they will show Miriam being interviewed by the press people of Trinidad & Tobago. A must see for Pageant FANatics! Truly never before seen footages of Miss Universe 99.

Sapul Kayo Dyan will start at 10 pm this Saturday, April 6. Only on ABS-CBN.

ü

:bounce: :babyeat:

[baby_boi]

Aah.. ok! Thanks for the info. Di ko pa kasi napanood yan dati kaya akala ko hindi pa napapalabas ever. And I thought it'd be a nice treat for all of us. Newaiz, share ko lang naman ang napanood ko. ü

:bounce: :babyeat:

Originally posted by Lara_Ganda_ko
This feature about Mirriam was taken from E Entertainment Television Miss Universe Special back in 1999. Pinapakita sometimes sa E Philippines. I saw it twice...

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_Ganda_ko
Remember her?
http://www6.gratisweb.com/elnavegante/archivos/crowning1992.jpg
MICHELLE MCLEAN

-Miss World 1991 Finalist
-Miss Universe 1992
-one of the tallest Miss Universe winners ever... she stands exactly 6 feet...
***Namibia's 1st ever semi-finalist and winner of the prestigious crown of Miss Universe. I wonder when Namibia will ever make it again...

[JENSIE_G]

VENEZUELAN STATE PAGEANT CASTINGS CONTINUE...

Here are pics of the casting for the Miss Zulia 2002 pageant that is scheduled for the month of May. Osmel is in the center of the castings and auditions...
http://www.panodi.com/hoy/fotos/cul1.jpg http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images/casting0403.jpg

The chosen ladies will vie for the Miss Zulia crown in May. The winner of Miss Zulia 2002 will compete in the much anticipated Miss Venezuela 2002 pageant set for September 18, 2002, Tuesday at the Poliedro de Caracas.

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

New Tiara design for each of the Miss Universe 2002 Delegates- ok din ah, ang yaman ng Miss Universe ah!!!! This is a good sign...
http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/year-picts/mikimoto1.jpg

Denise Quinones, Miss Universe 2001 at the Mikimoto Store in Ginza, Tokyo, shows the camera the 10 Karat diamond and 18 Karat white gold 'Feather of the Phoenix' made by Mikimoto for the celebration of the millenium. Designer of the new Miss Universe Crown, Mr Tomohiro Yajima explained that this was his inpiration for the design of the crown. The Phoenix is the symbol of eternity which will sit atop
http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/year-picts/mikimoto2.jpg

Denise Quinones, Miss Universe 2001 gives Mr. Atsushi Kato, crafstman at the Mikimoto factory in Meguro gives her stamp of approval for his work on the new Miss Universe crown.
http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/year-picts/mikimoto3.jpg

Denise Quinones, Miss Univesre 2001 at the Mikimoto factory in Meguro gets a lesson on how the gems and pearls are fastened to the corwn
http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/year-picts/mikimoto4.jpg

The new crown I think will look nice but I will definitely miss the old one.

[JENSIE_G]

Lara: WOW!!! Very exquisite and dazzling! :) Ang yaman nga ng MUO! If my memory serves me right, those delegate tiaras were reportedly worth USD 20,000... that is roughly Php 1.02 M!

[JENSIE_G]

Who will succeed Julianna Borges? :)

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/gbl/images1/mb02_julianacover.jpg

MISS BRASIL 2002- April 13, 2002, Saturday live from Rio de Janeiro.

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by baby_boi
Hello guys! :wave:

Musta na?! I just wanna inform you that Aljo Bendijo's show, Sapul Kayo Dyan, will show some parts of Miss Universe 99 Pageant especially when Miriam tripped during the Preliminary Long Gown Competition. Also they will show Miriam being interviewed by the press people of Trinidad & Tobago. A must see for Pageant FANatics! Truly never before seen footages of Miss Universe 99.

Sapul Kayo Dyan will start at 10 pm this Saturday, April 6. Only on ABS-CBN.


Hi baby_boi! :)

Thanks so much for the info! I haven't seen this yet but I've been hearing about it from Lara and another friend of mine. This is definitely something to watch out for! :)

[Zack]

What a lovely Lara. . .

http://missindia.com/universe/2000/3.jpg


At long last. nakapag post na rin ako!!!!! Bumalik nga ang pex, ang hirap naman makapasok. iba na talaga ang may priviledge. haaaayyy.......

[JENSIE_G]

MISS VENEZUELA MAKEOVER PICS OVER THE YEARS... :)

http://www.daniel-alonso.com/images/Clients/photo169.jpg http://www.daniel-alonso.com/images/Clients/photo167.jpg http://www.daniel-alonso.com/images/Clients/photo120.jpg http://www.daniel-alonso.com/images/Clients/photo107.jpg

All of these wonderful and stunning pics were taken by Daniel Alonso-- the official photographer of the Organizacion Miss Venezuela.

Let's all wait for the makeover pics of Cynthia Lander... I'm sure ganito rin kaganda yun... Saka I can't wait to see her new "competition look"... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Latest pictures of Miss Ecuador Isabel Ontaneda... :)

http://www.vistazo.com/img/gen1.jpg http://www.vistazo.com/img/gen3.jpg

This girl reportedly "promised" to enter the Top 10 of MU2002... Sorry, better luck next time for Ecuador... She doesn't have the "it" to be a semi-finalist... However, ANYTHING could happen... hehe! :)

Ecuador last made it to the MU semi-finals in 1981, with Lucia Vinueza as its representative. The last time it won a special award was in 1992, when Maria Soleded Diab won the Photogenic Award.

Let's all see how Isabel will do come May 29. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MEET LING ZHUO... :)

http://www.yifei.com/models_new/images/lin_05.jpg http://www.yifei.com/models_new/images/lin_10.jpg

Ling Zhuo is China's FIRST EVER representative for the Miss Universe pageant. She stands 5 feet 9 1/4 inches and measures 32.5 - 24 - 34.5. She's a professional fashion print and ramp model based in Shanghai.

Let's all see how Zhuo will do come May 29. :)

[JENSIE_G]

THREE OF THE MISS PERU UNIVERSO 2002 CONTESTANTS... :)

FROM LEFT: Claudia Ortiz, Adriana Zubiate and Monica Chacon
http://www.larepublica.com.pe/diario/imagenes/missperus.jpg

Lara, our bets are soooo stunning! I hope either of them wins on April 27! Peru can give Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia a run for their money come May! :)

[chez-o]

Ang ganda ng porma nung nasa gitnang Miss Peru contestant.

Grabe na ang mga tiaras!!!! Ang mamahal. O well, isang araw na kita lang yan ni Mang Donald Trump.

Ling Zhuo IS tall! Modelo ang dating.

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by chez-o
Ang ganda ng porma nung nasa gitnang Miss Peru contestant.

Grabe na ang mga tiaras!!!! Ang mamahal. O well, isang araw na kita lang yan ni Mang Donald Trump.

Ling Zhuo IS tall! Modelo ang dating.

Hi chez-o! :)

Oo nga eh! Ang gaganda ng mga Miss Peru contestants in general this year! This year's Miss Universe pageant will really be a tough one. To think Brazil hasn't even crowned its representative yet ha! Marami ding stunners doon eh!

Ang mahal nga ng mga tiaras! Suwerte talaga yung mananalong Miss Universe this year! Suwerte din yung mga delegates. :)

Yup, Ling Zhuo is the TALLEST representative from the Far East.

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela 2000 Claudia Moreno's latest look... :)

http://nitrogen.colossus.net/mprods/modelos/claudiam/vid1.jpg

She's still every inch a Top 3 material in Miss Universe! :)

To see her video at Modelos de Venezuela:
http://nitrogen.colossus.net/mprods/modelos/claudiam/claudiam.ram

[JENSIE_G]

Miss USA Shauntay Hinton's latest pic... :)

Here is Shauntay during the Mercedes/Tribeca Grand Academy Awards viewing party at the Tribeca Grand Hotel.
http://www.pagesix.com/celebphotos/snaps03312002/photo10.jpg

While a lot of people are disgusted over her looks and victory in the Miss USA pageant, I personally do not see anything wrong with her. For a fact, Shauntay's striking and unique looks would definitely earn her a spot in the Top 10 or even the Top 5. She's the 5th woman of color to win the Miss USA crown.

This girl is a communications student and works for a TV network in her native District of Columbia. She knows how to talk, talk and talk... Aside from her great figure and elegant white gown, it was really her interview skills and personality that won for her the coveted title of Miss USA 2002... Let's see if it will work again for Miss Universe 2002... :)

Let's all see how Shauntay would do come May 29. :)

[JENSIE_G]

EVENING GOWNS GALORE IN MISS UNIVERSE :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant112/pageant112_image1.jpg

For this year, expect a lot of WHITE.

Remember that Denise Quiñones, Marissa Whitley and Shauntay Hinton were crowned Miss Universe 2001, Miss Teen USA 2001, and Miss USA 2002 represctively, they were all wearing WHITE.

White remains to be fashionable and striking...

[JENSIE_G]

Another "Zora" in the pageant world... :)

Zoraida Isabel "Zoribel" Fonalledas Ferraioulli- Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2000

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant112/pageant112_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant112/pageant112_image3.jpg

If it only weren't for her thunder thighs and poor choice of evening gown, Zoribel could have been included in the Top 10 of Miss Universe 2000.

Together with Nina Ricci Alagao and Letty Murray, Zoribel would be remembered as one of the MOST HYPED Miss Universe candidates in history...

[JENSIE_G]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISIS! :)

Reigning Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2002 Isis Casalduc turned 21 last Tuesday, April 2.

The celebration was attended by her friends which happened to be former Miss Puerto Rico titleholders themselves.

FROM LEFT: Brenda Liz Lopez, Zoribel Fonalledas, Isis Casalduc, Joanna Treviño and Señora Mercy Sanchez.
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020404isis_rf.jpg

FROM LEFT: Zoribel Fonalledas, Isis Casalduc and Joanna Treviño.
http://www.vocero.com/newsimages/n13908.jpg

Would the Miss Universe 2002 crown be the best and perfect birthday gift for Isis? :)

We'll all find out come May 29. Stay tuned. :)

[Altwegg]

Watch SAPUL KAYO DYAN this Saturday at 10:30 pm. It will show Miriam Quiambao as she trips on stage.

:wave:

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Altwegg
Watch SAPUL KAYO DYAN this Saturday at 10:30 pm. It will show Miriam Quiambao as she trips on stage.

:wave:

Thanks so much Altwegg for the reminder! :)

[Altwegg]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Thanks so much Altwegg for the reminder! :)
No problem JENSIE_G

[JENSIE_G]

MISS VENEZUELA Cynthia Lander-- Ready To Take On The Universe... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant113/pageant113_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant113/pageant113_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant113/pageant113_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant114/pageant114_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant114/pageant114_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant114/pageant114_image3.jpg

Thanks to JULIO RODRIGUEZ of BELLEZA VENEZOLANA for posting these pictures. All pictures were taken by DANIEL ALONSO.

[JENSIE_G]

NO ONE DOES IT LIKE OSMEL... :)

Cynthia Lander's "transformation"...
From THIS...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant115/pageant115_image1.jpg

to THIS...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant115/pageant115_image2.jpg

to THIS!...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant114/pageant114_image3.jpg

Let's face it... VENEZUELA is still a force to reckon with come May. Cynthia, so far, is still the tallest (6'0") representative for MU2002. She speaks perfect American English to complete the package.

[JENSIE_G]

PANAMA IS SET TO HOST MISS UNIVERSE 2003

The Panamanian government has announced yesterday that it has officially approved its hosting of the Miss Universe 2003 pageant set for May next year. It is set to coincide with its Centennial Celebration.

Everything is now left to the hands of the Miss Universe Organization, which will hand down its final and formal decision, once it has thoroughly and completely evaluated the nation for the event.

The Miss Universe 2003 host city will be announced during the culmination of MU2002 on May 29.

[JENSIE_G]

MISS URUGUAY UNIVERSO 2002 HAS BEEN MOVED

The Miss Uruguay Universo 2002 pageant will no longer take place tomorrow night as originally scheduled.

According to local pageant officials, it will be moved to either April 12 or 19 (both a Friday).

More information regarding this matter will be released soon. Stay tuned.

[JENSIE_G]

Wala lang, I just wanted to share this picture. :)

MISS VENEZUELA 2001 AND COURT

FROM LEFT: 2nd RU MISS VARGAS Norelys Rodriguez, 1st RU MISS TACHIRA Aura Zambrano, MISS VENEZUELA 2001 MISS DISTRITO CAPITAL Cinthia Lander, 4th RU MISS PORTUGUESA Carolina Groening and 3rd RU MISS TRUJILLO Lorena Delgado
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant115/pageant115_image3.jpg

[greenDestiny]

Originally posted by baby_boi
Hello guys! :wave:

Musta na?! I just wanna inform you that Aljo Bendijo's show, Sapul Kayo Dyan, will show some parts of Miss Universe 99 Pageant especially when Miriam tripped during the Preliminary Long Gown Competition. Also they will show Miriam being interviewed by the press people of Trinidad & Tobago. A must see for Pageant FANatics! Truly never before seen footages of Miss Universe 99.

Sapul Kayo Dyan will start at 10 pm this Saturday, April 6. Only on ABS-CBN.
ü
:bounce: :babyeat:

natuwa din me nun napanood ko yung commercial nun...
by the way, i think it's 1030 pm... not 10pm...

[JENSIE_G]

My bet for Miss Falcon 2002... :)

http://www.coolparaguana.com/missfalcon2002/candidat/16.jpg

Miss Municipio Silva- MARIA GABRIELA LOPEZ
AGE: 17
HEIGHT: 5 feet 11.5 inches

The Coronation Date for Miss Falcon 2002 will be announced very soon.

The winner will represent the state of FALCON in the Miss Venezuela 2002 pageant set for September 18, 2002, Tuesday at the Poliedro de Caracas.

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by greenDestiny


natuwa din me nun napanood ko yung commercial nun...
by the way, i think it's 1030 pm... not 10pm...

Oh ok. Thanks for the correction. Its 10:30 PM guys! ü

:bounce: :babyeat:

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
MISS VENEZUELA Cynthia Lander-- Ready To Take On The Universe... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant114/pageant114_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant114/pageant114_image3.jpg

Thanks to JULIO RODRIGUEZ of BELLEZA VENEZOLANA for posting these pictures. All pictures were taken by DANIEL ALONSO.

I'm still not impressed with Cinthia Lander. From her coronation pix down to the transformation. She's no Martina Thorogood (MV 1999). But I'd have to concede though, her body's in great shape. ü

:bounce: :babyeat:

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by baby_boi
But I'd have to concede though, her body's in great shape. ü

:bounce: :babyeat:

Hi baby_boi! :)

I have to agree with this! Her figure is just something to DIE for! Saka ngayon lang ulit nagka-6 footer na Miss Venezuela sa Miss Universe. The last one was Carolina Indriago way back in MU99 pa. Claudia and Eva were both only 5'10". I know for a fact that Cynthia will do extremely well in the swimsuit preliminaries. :)

I'm also dying to know what her national costume and evening gowns will be... Di ba may trend ang Venezuela-- different gowns are worn during the Presentation Show and the Live Telecast. I wonder kung anong gimmick na naman ang gagawin ni Osmel for this year... We should watch out for this! :)

[JENSIE_G]

Hi chez-o! :)

Here are more pics of Adriana Zubiate... the Miss Peru Universo 2002 contestant who caught your attention earlier in our thread...

HOT, HOT, HOT!!!
http://etece.terra.com.pe/perfiles/22/30/iconos/foto4_30.jpg
http://etece.terra.com.pe/perfiles/22/30/iconos/foto2_30.jpg
http://etece.terra.com.pe/perfiles/22/30/iconos/foto1_30.jpg

Adriana stands 5 feet 10.5 inches and measures a perfect 36-24-36. :)

The last time Peru made it to Miss Universe was way back in 1996, when Natalie Sacco made it to the Top 10. The last time it won a special award was way back in 1995, when Paola Dellepiane won the Style Award.

Let's all see how Peru will fare if Adriana wins in her national pageant set for April 27, 2002, Saturday.

[JENSIE_G]

SLOVENIA MEETS UP WITH CROATIA... :)

Miss Universe Slovenia 2002 Iris Mulej meets up with Miss Universe Hrvatske 2002 Ivanna Paris...
http://miss-universe-croatia.hr/UserDocsImages/miss2002/1st/miss2002-slika9.jpg

I must say I'm very much impressed with the Eastern European girls in this year's Miss Universe pageant. :)

Let's all see how Iris and Ivanna will do come May. :)

[maniacal]

hello guys!

At this point, ang gusto kong manalo for Miss Universe is none other than Miss Portugal, Iva Catarina da Silva Lamarao. I must say she is so beautiful.

Paki post naman ang statistics ng girl na ito and kung meron kayong ibang pictures of her, besides the one where she is sitting by the stairs, paki post naman. thanx.

[baby_boi]

Evelina Papantoniou, Miss Greece 2001 and Kandace Krueger, Miss USA 2001
http://www.miss-universe.hu/galeria/versenyzok/img/05_big.jpg

Miriam Quiambao, Miss Philippines 1999 and Diana Noguera, Miss Spain Universe 1999
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant68/pageant68_image1.jpg

[baby_boi]

Karen Agustin
http://freepages.hobbies.rootsweb.com/~sunshinegal/karen.jpg

Kate Manalo
http://freepages.hobbies.rootsweb.com/~sunshinegal/katherine.jpg

Kristine Alzar
http://philstar.com/philstar/main/20020319/images/ENT1.jpg

ü

:bounce: :babyeat:

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by maniacal
hello guys!

At this point, ang gusto kong manalo for Miss Universe is none other than Miss Portugal, Iva Catarina da Silva Lamarao. I must say she is so beautiful.

Paki post naman ang statistics ng girl na ito and kung meron kayong ibang pictures of her, besides the one where she is sitting by the stairs, paki post naman. thanx.

Hi maniacal! :)

Here are your requests...

Iva Catarina Da Silva Lamarão
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/images1/n_port_2002.jpg http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images/Portugal01.jpg
AGE: 18
HEIGHT: 5 feet 9 inches
HOMETOWN: Coimbra

She was crowned Miss Portugal 2002 last November 17, 2001. She is set to represent her country in MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Since it joined the Miss Universe pageant in 1960, Portugal never made it to the semi-finals. The only special award it has won so far is the Congeniality Award, which was won by Marissa Ferreira during MU99.

Let's all see if Iva will be the first ever Portuguese to make it in Miss Universe. Stay tuned. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Hi baby_boi! :)

Thanks for posting the pics of Kandace, Evelina, Diana, Miriam, Karen, Kate and Tin-Tin! :)

[Altwegg]

Just a reminder:

SAPUL KAYO DYAN airs at 10:30 pm over at channel 2. The show features Miriam Quiambao as she trips on stage at the 1999 Miss Universe preliminary contest.

[JENSIE_G]

Hi to EVERYONE! :)

I just saw Miriam trip onstage in Sapul Kayo Dyan!. I must say poised pa rin yung pagkalaglag niya sa stage kasi pa-sideways eh. At least hindi nauna mukha niya or something. Impressed ako sa quick recovery niya! hehe :)

Here's a snapshot of that famous "recovery"...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant118/pageant118_image1.jpg

This accident of Miriam helped her "shine" during the Final 5 Q&A of the Miss Universe 1999 pageant.

Jack Wagner's question: "When you were in college, you stood up against your professor. What have you stood up for lately?"

Miriam's winning answer: Oh... when I fell on the stage last Friday... (laughs with the audience)... I believe that I have stood up for the rest of the women who have fallen whether on or off stage. I believe that through this example of mine I have shown courage & strength of being a woman, of being who I am, and I hope to be a good example to the rest of the women in the world. Thank you."

This answer landed her on the Magic 3 together with Diana Noguiera of Spain and Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana. The rest was history... :)

[Altwegg]

Bravo @ Miriam

[JENSIE_G]

1998 was BLOOPER YEAR for GHANA...

You might not have noticed or remembered that...

1. Miss Ghana Francisca Awuah tripped over Miss Venezuela Veruska Ramirez's evening gown... this scene happened just seconds after Miss Trinidad & Tobago Wendy Fitzwilliam was proclaimed Miss Universe 1998 in front of an estimated worldwide audience of 600 million.

Francisca Baafour Awuah...
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/98/entry/Ghana.jpg

Francisca, obviously a close friend and staunch supporter of Wendy, rushed to greet and congratulate her... all at the expense of the trail of Veruska's gown...

2. Miss Ghana Efia Marfo literally landed on her knees during the Miss World 1998 Evening Gown competition. Unlike Miriam, Efia never recovered from her fall in any way at all. This proved to be a real disaster because it even took like a minute or two before she could stand up and continue with the competition...

Efia Owusuaa Marfo...
http://beau_land3.hihome.com/M-WORLD/Mw51-now/98/entry/ghana.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

To add to Lara's previous post of Lara's pic... :)

In my opinion, this is the most stunning and beautiful pic of Lara that I've ever seen in my whole life...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant118/pageant118_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Farewell to the old and classic Miss Universe crown... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant116/pageant116_image3.jpg

On May 29, Miss Universe 2002 will be crowned with Mikimoto's latest creation to the tune of a whopping US$ 200,000.

Just like Lara, I will surely miss the old crown...

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
To add to Lara's previous post of Lara's pic... :)

In my opinion, this is the most stunning and beautiful pic of Lara that I've ever seen in my whole life...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant116/pageant116_image2.jpg

The most stunning pic of Lara Dhutta, indeed!!

ü

:babyeat: :bounce:

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by baby_boi
The most stunning pic of Lara Dutta, indeed!!

ü

:babyeat: :bounce:

Yupyup! :)

Unang-una, ang ganda ng smile niya-- very natural and cool to the eye... pangalawa, tama lang ang make-up niya sa complexion niya... pangatlo, ang suave ang bagsak ng buhok niya (a Latina hairstyle indeed!)... and pang-apat, bukod sa super sexy ang dress niya, ang ganda pa ng blending ng color sa skin complexion niya...

:)

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Yupyup! :)

Unang-una, ang ganda ng smile niya-- very natural and cool to the eye... pangalawa, tama lang ang make-up niya sa complexion niya... pangatlo, ang suave ang bagsak ng buhok niya (a Latina hairstyle indeed!)... and pang-apat, bukod sa super sexy ang dress niya, ang ganda pa ng blending ng color sa skin complexion niya...

:)

I sooo agree with you. The camera loves Lara! And JENSIE, if I may add, ang ganda rin ng angle.. ü

:bounce: :babyeat:

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by baby_boi


I sooo agree with you. The camera loves Lara! And JENSIE, if I may add, ang ganda rin ng angle.. ü

:bounce: :babyeat:

Oh yeah... silly me... hehe! :)

How could I forget the shot's angle? I asked a lot of people regarding angles and the response was unanimous... mas gumaganda daw talaga ang shot sa tao kapag kinunan ng side view or pa-tilt ang konti... it adds a mystery to the person's aura daw eh... Wala lang, share ko lang... do you guys agree? :)

And I have to agree again, baby_boi is soooo right. Lara just knows how to make love to the camera... and the camera, in return, just loves Lara to bits and pieces! :)

[baby_boi]

Lorena Van Heerde may represent Spain in Miss Universe after all

5 ABRIL 2002
Los padres de Lorena Van Heerde, Miss España 2001, han decidido interponer medidas legales contra la organización de Miss España por impago de los beneficios obtenidos por Lorena durante el año de su reinado.

Francisca, madre de la bella modelo, acudió al programa televisivo Tómbola para explicar los motivos que le habían llevado a tomar tal determinación a la que vez que para desmentir que ella o su marido, Ronald, hubieran pagado para que Lorena obtuviera el citado título, como se había comentado en ciertos medios. Lorena Van Heerde, por su parte, ha mantenido silencio sobre esta polémica y se encuentra totalmente centrada en sus compromisos como modelo.

El litigio comenzó meses atrás
- Al parecer, días antes de la elección una compañera escuchó decir que Lorena era la ganadora.
- Ni mi marido ni yo hemos dado nunca un duro para que Lorena obtuviera su corona
- ¿Es cierto que la organización de Miss España le debe dinero a Lorena?
- Estamos de litigio durante todo el año por incumplimiento de contrato. A primeros de marzo las cuentas no estaban claras y le iban pagando a trompicones. Hasta que no veamos la documentación, supuestamente la organización de Miss España se está quedando con el dinero de mi hija
-¿Crees que a tu hija no se le ha dado la publicidad que se merecía?
-¿Crees que a tu hija no se le ha dado la publicidad que se merecía?
- Creo que sí.
- ¿Lorena van Heerde representará a España en el certamen de Miss Universo?
- No lo sé porque están las negociaciones de por medio entre nosotros y la organización. La organización se ha negado a presentarnos documentación de sponsors y de contratos. Estamos negociando que le paguen lo que le deben. Hay una irregularidad total en todos los pagos. No quiero que vaya a Miss Universo, pero es ella la que tiene que elegir.
- ¿Vais a tomar medidas legales contra la organización?
- Vamos a demandarlos judicialmente. Hemos agotado todos los recursos porque no queríamos llegar a esto. Entonces mi marido y nuestro abogado, han decidido ponerlo en manos de la justicia.

Habla Ronald, el padre de Lorena
Ronald Van Heerde aprovechó la presencia de su esposa en el citado programa para intervenir telefónicamente y apoyar lo expresado por Francisca.

- ¿Representará Lorena a España en el certamen Miss Universo como estaba previsto?
- Lorena tenía ilusión de ir a Miss Universo. Es una chica joven pero muy profesional y ha estado vetada todo el año por Tele 5 pero no la dejaré ir con toda esa gente alrededor.
- ¿Qué es exactamente lo que no ha concretado la organización?
- Es la tercera vez que voy a Madrid con mis abogados y me enseñan unos papelitos con cifras que no se corresponden con el trabajo realizado por Lorena.
- ¿Es cierto que ustedes nunca pagaron la corona de su hija?
- Lo niego rotundamente y es la primera vez que he necesitado un abogado en mi vida.
- ¿Cuánto le reclaman a la organización?
- Pedimos a la organización de Miss España 18 millones de pesetas.

SOURCE: www.hola.com

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Calling on JENSIE and Zack to translate this article! Thanks! ü

If indeed Lorena will still be the representative of Spain to this year's MU, then there's a lot more reason for us to get excited. Mas stiff ang competition this year!

:bounce: :babyeat:

[baby_boi]

Miss USA 2002, Shauntay Hinton

http://www.missusa.com/missusa/gallery-images/3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by baby_boi
Lorena Van Heerde may represent Spain in Miss Universe after all

5 ABRIL 2002
Los padres de Lorena Van Heerde, Miss España 2001, han decidido interponer medidas legales contra la organización de Miss España por impago de los beneficios obtenidos por Lorena durante el año de su reinado.

Francisca, madre de la bella modelo, acudió al programa televisivo Tómbola para explicar los motivos que le habían llevado a tomar tal determinación a la que vez que para desmentir que ella o su marido, Ronald, hubieran pagado para que Lorena obtuviera el citado título, como se había comentado en ciertos medios. Lorena Van Heerde, por su parte, ha mantenido silencio sobre esta polémica y se encuentra totalmente centrada en sus compromisos como modelo.

El litigio comenzó meses atrás
- Al parecer, días antes de la elección una compañera escuchó decir que Lorena era la ganadora.
- Ni mi marido ni yo hemos dado nunca un duro para que Lorena obtuviera su corona
- ¿Es cierto que la organización de Miss España le debe dinero a Lorena?
- Estamos de litigio durante todo el año por incumplimiento de contrato. A primeros de marzo las cuentas no estaban claras y le iban pagando a trompicones. Hasta que no veamos la documentación, supuestamente la organización de Miss España se está quedando con el dinero de mi hija
-¿Crees que a tu hija no se le ha dado la publicidad que se merecía?
-¿Crees que a tu hija no se le ha dado la publicidad que se merecía?
- Creo que sí.
- ¿Lorena van Heerde representará a España en el certamen de Miss Universo?
- No lo sé porque están las negociaciones de por medio entre nosotros y la organización. La organización se ha negado a presentarnos documentación de sponsors y de contratos. Estamos negociando que le paguen lo que le deben. Hay una irregularidad total en todos los pagos. No quiero que vaya a Miss Universo, pero es ella la que tiene que elegir.
- ¿Vais a tomar medidas legales contra la organización?
- Vamos a demandarlos judicialmente. Hemos agotado todos los recursos porque no queríamos llegar a esto. Entonces mi marido y nuestro abogado, han decidido ponerlo en manos de la justicia.

Habla Ronald, el padre de Lorena
Ronald Van Heerde aprovechó la presencia de su esposa en el citado programa para intervenir telefónicamente y apoyar lo expresado por Francisca.

- ¿Representará Lorena a España en el certamen Miss Universo como estaba previsto?
- Lorena tenía ilusión de ir a Miss Universo. Es una chica joven pero muy profesional y ha estado vetada todo el año por Tele 5 pero no la dejaré ir con toda esa gente alrededor.
- ¿Qué es exactamente lo que no ha concretado la organización?
- Es la tercera vez que voy a Madrid con mis abogados y me enseñan unos papelitos con cifras que no se corresponden con el trabajo realizado por Lorena.
- ¿Es cierto que ustedes nunca pagaron la corona de su hija?
- Lo niego rotundamente y es la primera vez que he necesitado un abogado en mi vida.
- ¿Cuánto le reclaman a la organización?
- Pedimos a la organización de Miss España 18 millones de pesetas.

SOURCE: www.hola.com

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Calling on JENSIE and Zack to translate this article! Thanks! ü

If indeed Lorena will still be the representative of Spain to this year's MU, then there's a lot more reason for us to get excited. Mas stiff ang competition this year!

:bounce: :babyeat:

Hi baby_boi! :)

To make long matters SHORT, this article only says that Lorena Van Heerde's parents have decided to exercise their legal options with the Organizacion Miss España by fighting for the benefits that their daughter had obtained during her year's reign as Miss España 2001. The Van Heerdes have manifested their non-conformity and have stressed that they can't accept their daughter not participating in Miss Universe.

With this move by her parents, Lorena's dream of representing her country in the universal beauty contest might just be a reality.

Yup, I agree! Lorena will definitely make it to the Top 10 or even the Top 5. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MEET JENNIFER... :)

http://www.radio.argovia.ch/bilder/Coole%20Bilder/MissJenniferAnnGerber-hoch.jpg

Jennifer Ann Gerber was crowned Miss Schweiz 2002 late last year. She will represent Switzerland in the MU2002 pageant set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

She's only 18 years old and stands 5 feet 9 inches.

The very last time Switzerland made it to the MU semi-finals was way back 8 years ago here in Manila. Then-Miss Switzerland Patricia Ann Faessler made it to the Top 10. Unfortunately, she settled for 8th place overall.

Let's all see how Jennifer will do come May. Stay tuned. :)

[JENSIE_G]

TOURING TURKEY :)

Here are the 10 official candidates vying for the coveted Miss Nederlands 2002 crown as they tour around Turkey posing for pictorials with their pageant's sponsors.

http://krant.telegraaf.nl/krant/vandaag/fotos/bin.venster.missgroot.jpg

The Coronation Night is on April 19, 2002, Friday. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MEET AYANETTE... :)

http://www.curinfo.com/Miss_korsow/images/large/P3300098.jpg http://www.curinfo.com/Miss_korsow/images/large/P3300075.jpg

Ayanette Mary Ann Statia was crowned Miss Universe Curacao 2002 just last March 30. She will represent her country in MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Unknown to many, Ayanette won the Miss Teen International 2000 crown two years ago.

Will Ayanette break Curacao's 5-year dry spell? The last time her country made it to MU was way back in MU97, when Verna Vasquez made it to the Final 6.

Let's all see how Ayanette will do come May 29. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MEET THE MISS COOK ISLANDS 2002 CONTESTANTS... :)

FROM LEFT: Jacqueline Sijp, Nancy Kareroa, Victoria Stace, Cindy George, June Tangata, Jane Rubena, Donna Tuara and Janice Nicholas.
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images/cookcont.jpg

Last night, Miss Cook Islands 2002 was crowned in Raratonga. She is set to represent her country in MU2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The last time the Cook Islands was represented in Miss Universe was in 1999, with Tina Marie Vogel as its representative.

Let's all wait for the results to be posted. :)

[JENSIE_G]

TWO GLORIAS... :)

Our very first Miss Universe, Gloria Aspilleras Diaz-Daza, turned 51 last April 5, Thursday. On that very same day, another Gloria, our very own Madame President Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal Arroyo turned 55.

Happy Birthday!!! :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant117/pageant117_image1.jpg http://www.inq7.net/exclusive/2002/mar/06/images/gma.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2001 MEMORIES :)

The 77 Miss Universe 2001 delegates onstage at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant118/pageant118_image3.jpg

I-spot niyo si Zorah. I saw her na... :)

[baby_boi]

JENSIE! Nakita ko na si Zorah sa pic! ü

:bounce: :babyeat:

[JENSIE_G]

A rare shot of Miss Venezuela Eva Ekvall during the Personality Q&A of the Final 5 during the Miss Universe 2001 competition in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. :)

http://www6.gratisweb.com/elnavegante/archivos/interviewmu2001.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

SEPARATED AT BIRTH...??? :) hehe!

http://www.uole.com.ve/especiales/missvenezuela/images/3656.jpg http://web4.facelink.com/edit/raw/image/34/5298034.jpg

Isis Marie Casalduc Gonzales and Eva Anna Monica Ekvall Johnson during their respective national pageants...

Notice their strong resemblance to each other in these pics... :)

[JENSIE_G]

More post-coronation pics of Denise Quiñones... :)

http://www.miss-universe.hu/galeria/versenyzok/img/01_big.jpg http://www.miss-universe.hu/galeria/versenyzok2/img/04_big.jpg

Beauty and the Boss... :)
http://www.miss-universe.hu/galeria/versenyzok/img/06_big.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE-- TRULY THE BEST!!! (Part One) :)

[b]Coronation Pictures (1980-1988)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant119/pageant119_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant119/pageant119_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant119/pageant119_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant120/pageant120_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant120/pageant120_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant120/pageant120_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant121/pageant121_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant121/pageant121_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant121/pageant121_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE-- TRULY THE BEST!!! (Part Two) :)

Coronation Pictures (1989-1997)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant122/pageant122_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant122/pageant122_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant122/pageant122_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant123/pageant123_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant123/pageant123_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant123/pageant123_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant124/pageant124_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant124/pageant124_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant124/pageant124_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE-- TRULY THE BEST!!! (Part Three) :)

Coronation Pictures (1998-2001)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant126/pageant126_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant126/pageant126_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant126/pageant126_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant127/pageant127_image1.jpg

This year 2002, who will be MISS UNIVERSE?
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant127/pageant127_image2.jpg

We'll all find out on May 29, 2002, Wednesday. :)

[augustus_caesar]

Galing naman ni JENSIE_G! Especially sa Miss Universe Trivias. Yahoo! Wala akong masabi! At saka is it true ba na magka birthday si Miss Gloria Diaz at saka si Maam President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo? What a coincidence!

;)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by augustus_caesar
Galing naman ni JENSIE_G! Especially sa Miss Universe Trivias. Yahoo! Wala akong masabi! At saka is it true ba na magka birthday si Miss Gloria Diaz at saka si Maam President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo? What a coincidence! ;)

Hi augustus_caesar! :)

Yup it's confirmed! Sabay nga sila ng birthdays! What a coincidence! Our first Miss Universe and our second lady President... pareho pa sila ng first names! hehe! What a coincidence!

Saang bansa ka pa ba makakakita ng ganyan? :)

Thanks for the compliment! This thread is for everyone to enjoy! :)

[augustus_caesar]

Gloriang-Gloria ang bansa natin!

Sana manalo ang ating Philippine bet na si Miss Karen Agustin!

Anong channel sa TV ipapalabas ang Miss Universe 2002?


;)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by augustus_caesar
Gloriang-Gloria ang bansa natin!

Sana manalo ang ating Philippine bet na si Miss Karen Agustin!

Anong channel sa TV ipapalabas ang Miss Universe 2002?


;)

YUP, sana nga... :)

GOOD LUCK KAREN! :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant128/pageant128_image1.jpg

The Miss Universe 2002 LIVE TELECAST will be on the morning of MAY 30, 2002, THURSDAY.

RPN 9 will broadcast the pageant LIVE.
http://www.rpn9.com/images/site/logo_rpn9_detectfail.gif

Let's wait for the official schedule. :)

[augustus_caesar]

Is there any final lists / partial lists of the candidates of Miss Universe 2002. Thanks!


:)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by augustus_caesar
Is there any final lists / partial lists of the candidates of Miss Universe 2002. Thanks!


:)

Hi again augustus_caesar! :)

Yup there already is. However, it is only a tentative list. So far there are already 72 delegates for Miss Universe 2002.

Check out my posts on Page 59 of this thread and you will find them there.

I grouped the ladies according to their respective continents/regions for purposes of organization. :)

[Apostle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
[http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant128/pageant128_image1.jpg

Karen has that positive aura Miriam had when she won at Binibini. I can see a very humble and serene woman with lots of beauty and brains. I hope the judges see just that.

I wish you the best, Karen! You were my bet for the Universe!

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Well, just came back from out of town, after seeing Cynthia's pic, all I can say is she looks like Claudia Moreno!!!! And yeah she's beautiful with her new look but i'm not impressed because as always, ANG KAPAL talaga ng make up kapag sa formal shots ni Daniel Alonso. Like last year I wasn't impressed with Eva's Daneil Alonso's pics, but gumanda siya sa Miss U shots. I'll just wait for the formal Miss Universe headshots, I bet she would look even more beautiful and more natural looking.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana/venezolana_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana/venezolana_image3.jpg

[Alternick_Ako]

IMHO- beauty pageants are just plain frivolous, and a waste of good money :rolleyes:

It's no wonder that the Ms. Universe ratings have consistently dropped for the last 5 years.

No one cares anymore.

But that's my opinion- and I'm entitled to it.

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

OK

Originally posted by Alternick_Ako
IMHO- beauty pageants are just plain frivolous, and a waste of good money :rolleyes:

It's no wonder that the Ms. Universe ratings have consistently dropped for the last 5 years.

No one cares anymore.

But that's my opinion- and I'm entitled to it.

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Miss USA 2002's new pics... hmmm.... ok lang natural looking...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/shauntay/shauntay_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/shauntay/shauntay_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/shauntay/shauntay_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana/venezolana_image1.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Speaking of Cynthia's look-a-like, here is a pic of Claudia Moreno Miss Venezuela 2000 when she competed in MV, her gown was made bya Angel Sanchez

http://www.modaweb.com/grado33/septiembre/images/asanchez-mv1.jpg
http://www.modaweb.com/grado33/septiembre/images/asanchez-r.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Denise Quiñones a day after she was crowned the MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE UNIVERSE... :)

Puerto Rico's fourth Miss Universe...
http://www.mondaytimes.com.mv/images/25Miss.JPG

[JENSIE_G]

NO ONE DOES IT LIKE OSMEL :)

Presenting... Eva Ekvall's makeover for Miss Universe 2001...

FROM THIS... (BEFORE)
http://www.venevision.net/entretenimiento/galeria/e_ekvall/imagenes/fotos/11.jpg http://www.venevision.net/entretenimiento/galeria/e_ekvall/imagenes/fotos/10.jpg

TO THESE!!!! (AFTER)
http://www.venevision.net/entretenimiento/galeria/e_ekvall/imagenes/fotos/02.jpg http://www.venevision.net/entretenimiento/galeria/e_ekvall/imagenes/fotos/08.jpg http://www.venevision.net/entretenimiento/galeria/e_ekvall/imagenes/fotos/05.jpg

Actually, maganda naman talaga si Eva and there's really nothing much to "change"... enhancements na lang and finishing touches ang kailangan to complete the package... the only makeover i really saw is the transition from the use of ultra-thick make up to soft-tone make up to jive in with the Miss Universe pageant's redefined image.

All pics were taken by top Venezuelan photographer Daniel Alonso.

[JENSIE_G]

More pics of Denise... :)

http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/year-picts/amfar1.jpg http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/year-picts/indy1.jpg http://www.missuniverse.com/missuniverse/year-picts/indy3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Isis Marie Casalduc Gonzales... will she be Puerto Rico's fifth...? :)

http://primerahora.com/1_fotos/010928/isis.jpg http://vocero.com/newsimages/n11044.jpg
http://www.prwow.com/espanol/assets/images/mb-casalduc2.jpg http://www.prwow.com/espanol/assets/images/mb-casalduc1.jpg

Check out Isis's wardrobe selection for Miss Universe 2002...
http://www.prwow.com/espanol/assets/images/mb-casalduc3.jpg
http://primerahora.com/1_fotos/020406/isis.jpg http://primerahora.com/1_fotos/011229/isis.jpg http://primerahora.com/1_fotos/020316/isis_port.jpg

Let's find out on May 29... :)

[JENSIE_G]

I just wanna share these pics of the MOST BEAUTIFUL MISS USA CONTESTANT I've ever seen in the 21st century... :)

Miss Missouri USA 2001, Miss USA 2001 Finalist- Larissa Meek

Winner of the Bikini.com Swimsuit and Evening Gown Awards
http://www.bikini.com/images/sm/larissa/miss/larissa_085_screen.jpg http://www.bikini.com/images/sm/larissa/miss/larissa_163_screen.jpg

Had she not choked during the Final 5 Q&A, she could have been crowned as the Golden Miss USA... Oh well, I hope to see more contestants like her in the near future... :)

[JENSIE_G]

CLAUDIA MORENO'S MAKEOVER PICS :)

FROM THIS...
http://www.modaweb.com/grado33/septiembre/images/claudia.jpg

TO THESE!!! :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant129/pageant129_image1.jpg
http://www.lamod.com/solomodel/claudiam/7.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant131/pageant131_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MORE MAKEOVER PICS... :)

ALL MAKEOVER PICS were taken by Daniel Alonso on location at La Quinta Miss Venezuela.

Eva Ekvall and Vanessa Cardenas...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant129/pageant129_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant129/pageant129_image3.jpg

Even our very own Miriam Quiambao and Zorah Andam were not spared from Osmel Sousa and Daniel Alonso's Midas Touch... :)

FROM THESE...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant130/pageant130_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant130/pageant130_image1.jpg

TO THESE!!!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant130/pageant130_image2.jpg http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/closeup/images/zora3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Julianna Borges showing off her figure shortly before flying to Bayamon for Miss Universe 2001. (notice the charmed crowd surrounding her) I wonder what happened to her the very moment she set foot in Puerto Rico.... It seems as if she lost her "schmaltz" and "spark" in the blink of an eye...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant131/pageant131_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

A RARE pic of Miss Hawaii USA 2002 Juliet Lighter (righmost, yawning)... I wonder when a Fil-Am would win the Miss USA crown... I'm still hoping Vanessa Joy Minnillo would take a shot at the coveted crown. :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant131/pageant131_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MEET KATERINA... :)

http://www.missczech.com/2002/semifinale_severnicechyMiss.jpg http://www.missczech.com/2002/semifinale_severnicechyMissVolna.jpg
http://www.missczech.com/2002/semifinale_severnicechy3.jpg
http://www.missczech.com/2002/semifinale_severnicechy5.jpg

Kateøina Prùšová was crowned Miss Cesky Republicky 2002 last Saturday night. She will represent the Czech Republic in Miss World 2002 set for November in South Africa.

Katerina is 18 years old and is a student.

The last time Czech Republic made it to the semi-finals of Miss World was way back in 1998, when Alena Seredova made it to the Top 10.

Let's all see how Katerina would do come November. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MEET DIANA... :)

http://www.wella.cz/Images/v_akci/misscr/miss.jpg http://www.wella.cz/Images/v_akci/misscr/miss_cr.jpg

Diana Kobzanova was crowned Miss CR 2001 last year. She will represent the Czech Republic in Miss Universe 2002 set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Diana is 18 years old and stands 5 feet 11.5 inches. She measures a perfect 36-24-36.

The last time Czech Republic made it to the semi-finals of Miss Universe was way back in 1993, when Pavlina Baburkova (incidentally Czech Republic's 1st ever Miss Universe bet) made it to the Top 10. It has never won any special award yet.

Let's all see how Diana would do come May 29. :)

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Lovely pictures of Miss Curacao
http://www.curinfo.com/miss_korsow/images/large/P3300101.jpg
http://www.curinfo.com/miss_korsow/images/large/P3300093.jpg
http://www.curinfo.com/miss_korsow/images/large/P3300083.jpg
http://www.curinfo.com/miss_korsow/images/large/P3300090.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/curacao/curacao_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Hi! I'll post lang the abbreviations of nations participating in MU2002:

ASIA / LANDS DOWN UNDER

KOR-Korea
JAP-Japan
PRC-Peoples' Republic of China
ROC-Taiwan / ROC
PHI-Philippines
THA-Thailand
MAL-Malaysia
SIN-Singapore
IND-India
INO-Indonesia
NMI-Northern Marianas
COK-Cook Islands
AUS-Australia
NWZ-New Zealand

AFRICA

SAF-South Africa
ANG-Angola
NAM-Namibia
MAU-Mauritius
KEN-Kenya
BOT-Botswana
NIG-Nigeria
GHA-Ghana

NORTH / LATIN AMERICA

USA-USA
CAN-Canada
MEX-Mexico
CRC-Costa Rica
ELS-El Salvador
GUT-Guatemala
HON-Honduras
NIC-Nicaragua
PAN-Panama
BEZ-Belize

SOUTH AMERICA

VEN-Venezuela
COL-Colombia
PAR-Paraguay
ECU-Ecuador
BRA-Brazil
GUY-Guyana
PER-Peru
URU-Uruguay
CHI-Chile
BOL-Bolivia

EUROPE

SWE-Sweden
NOR-Norway
FIN-Finland
NED-Netherlands
BEL-Belgium
SPA-Spain
POR-Portugal
ITA-Italy
CZE-Czech Republic
SLO-Slovak Republic
SLV-Slovenia
POL-Poland
GER-Germany
RUS-Russia
BUL-Bulgaria
HUN-Hungary
SUI-Switzerland
EST-Estonia
IRE-Ireland

MEDITERRANEAN / MIDDLE EAST

EGY-Egypt
LEB-Lebanon
ALB-Albania
GRC-Greece
MAL-Malta
YUG-Yugoslavia
ISR-Israel
CYP-Cyprus
TUK-Turkey

CARIBBEAN

PUR-Puerto Rico
DOM-Dominican Republic
BAH-Bahamas
JAM-Jamaica
BVI-British Virgin Islands
TUC-Turks & Caicos
USV-US Virgin Islands
CUR-Curacao
ARU-Aruba
TRI-Trinidad & Tobago

Please add those I forgot ha. Thanks. :)

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Today is Carol Morris' birthday

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/brasil/brasil_image1.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Miss Brazil Nationa Costumes through the decades, thanks to the Miss Brazil Message board. You could really hand it to them for having vintage photos.

Miss Brazil 1957
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/brasil/brasil_image2.jpg

1958
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/brasil1/brasil1_image1.jpg

1963
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/brasil1/brasil1_image2.jpg

1967
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/brasil1/brasil1_image3.jpg

1968
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/brasil2/brasil2_image1.jpg

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

1970
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/brasil2/brasil2_image2.jpg

1972
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/brasil2/brasil2_image3.jpg

1981
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/brasil3/brasil3_image1.jpg

1982
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/brasil3/brasil3_image2.jpg

1986
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/brasil3/brasil3_image3.jpg

1987
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/brasil4/brasil4_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara: Nanghihinayang ako coz hindi pinost ng Miss Brazil MB yung national costume ni Miss Brazil 1989 Flavia Rebello. In my opinion, it's the best national costume I've ever seen in any pageant in my entire life.

It's so huge that all the 75 other candidates were literally asked by the choreographer to move in front of the stage just to accommodate Flavia as she makes her way to the center of the stage moments after they sang the "Ole, Ole" opening number. Wala talaga akong masabi. Once I get hold of a picture of it, I'll post it agad here. :)

And just to add, the 1989 Miss Universe pageant production is considered by many the BEST ever during the Eighties. Cancun should host MU again in the near future.

[JENSIE_G]

BREAKING NEWS

MISS AUSTRIA 2002 CROWNED!

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images/MissAustriaWorld2002.JPG

Celine Roschek (center), 18 years old hailing from Bisamberg, won the Miss Austria 2002 title last Sunday night. She will represent her country in Miss World 2002 set for November in South Africa.

Her runners-up include Nicole Kern of Vienna (left) and Lerna Birnstingl of Steiermark (right). The finalists were Katrin Wachter and Lisa Kretzner.

Nicole Kern will most likely represent Austria in the Miss Europe 2002 pageant set for December.

How I wish Austria would some day be back in Miss Universe... The last time an Austrian participated in MU was in 1999, with Katja Giebner as its representative. :)

[JENSIE_G]

CONFIRMED

80 nations have confirmed with the Miss Universe Organization their attendance in the 51st Miss Universe pageant set for May 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The big event will take place at the majestic Roberto Clemente Coliseum.

THANKS A MILLION TO JULIO RODRIGUEZ OF BELLEZA VENEZOLANA FOR THIS INFORMATION. :)

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

There is a picture of Miss Brazil 89 in the Miss Universe 98 programme book.


Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Lara: Nanghihinayang ako coz hindi pinost ng Miss Brazil MB yung national costume ni Miss Brazil 1989 Flavia Rebello. In my opinion, it's the best national costume I've ever seen in any pageant in my entire life.

It's so huge that all the 75 other candidates were literally asked by the choreographer to move in front of the stage just to accommodate Flavia as she makes her way to the center of the stage moments after they sang the "Ole, Ole" opening number. Wala talaga akong masabi. Once I get hold of a picture of it, I'll post it agad here. :)

And just to add, the 1989 Miss Universe pageant production is considered by many the BEST ever during the Eighties. Cancun should host MU again in the near future.

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

REgarding the new Miss Austria, last year's winner was more beautiful. Last year's winner can be Miss Universe material also, but the sad note is, even if the Austrians prioritize Miss World, it's not shown in Austria and the Austrians don't give a damn about it also... hehehe

but, in the brighter note:
So if there are 80 countries confirmed in joinning Miss Universe, ano pang natitirang countries ang sasali pero wala pang winner?

[JENSIE_G]

Here are pics of the Miss Cesky Republicky 2002 winners... :)

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images/MissRepCheca02.JPG

Last Saturday night, the Miss Cesky Republicky 2002 pageant took place. The winner is Katerina Pruzova (center), 18 years old hailing from Chrastava. Katerina will represent her country in the Miss World 2002 pageant set for November in South Africa.

Katerina Smrzova, 21 years old hailing from Prague, was 1st runner-up. She will represent her country in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year.
http://www.missczech.com/2002/semifinale_jiznicechyMi.jpg http://www.missczech.com/2002/semifinale_jiznicechyMissVo.jpg

Radka Kocurova, 20 years old hailing from Karvina, was 2nd runner-up. She will represent her country in Miss International 2002 set for October in Tokyo, Japan.
http://www.missczech.com/2002/semifinale_severnimoravaMi.jpg http://www.missczech.com/2002/semifinale_severnimoravaMissV.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MEET NATASCHA... :)

A woman of two worlds...
http://www.uol.com.ve/estampas/2002/04/07/images/nati1.jpg http://www.uol.com.ve/estampas/2002/04/07/images/miss1.jpg http://www.uol.com.ve/estampas/2002/04/07/images/miss3.jpg

Natascha Vanessa Borger Sevilla was born of a German father and a Venezuelan mother. She has lived both in Venezuela and Germany. Two years ago, she joined the Miss Venezuela 2000 pageant that was in search of the Venezuelan representative for Miss Universe 2001. She entered that pageant as Miss Yaracuy. She did not make it to the semi-finals.

A year later, Natascha opted to move to Germany. She joined the Miss Deutschland 2002 pageant that was in search of the German bet for Miss Universe 2002. She entered the pageant as Miss Hamburg. This time around, Natascha won the coveted title. She is now on her way to the most prestigious beauty pageant in the universe-- the Miss Universe pageant.

The last time Germany made it to the semi-finals of Miss Universe was way back in 1989, when Andrea Stelzer made it to the Top 10 in Cancun. Andrea herself, was also bi-racial. She underwent 5 attempts to represent South Africa either in Miss Universe or Miss World. But all proved futile. Finally, Andrea moved to Germany (her father's country) and won the Miss Deutschland 1989 crown.

WOW! So Germany seems to be the land of luck for aspiring bi-racial Miss Universe representatives... :)

[JENSIE_G]

MORE PICS OF THE MISS AUSTRIA 2002 WINNERS... :)

MISS AUSTRIA 2002- will go to Miss World 2002
Celine Roschek
AGE: 18
HEIGHT: 5 feet 11.5 inches
HOMETOWN: Bisamberg
http://www.vol.at/Pubs/Redaktion/Seiten/miss/Bilder/celine3-t.jpg

1st RUNNER-UP- will go to Miss Europe 2002
Nicole Kern
AGE: 21
HEIGHT: 5 feet 10.5 inches
HOMETOWN: Vienna
http://www.vol.at/Pubs/Redaktion/Seiten/miss/Bilder/nick2-t.jpg

In my opinion, 1st runner-up Nicole Kern should really be sent to MU2002 talaga... sending her to Miss Europe is a BIG MISTAKE... Oh well, like Lara said, Austria isn't really into beauty pageants... Too bad... :(

[Lara_Ganda_ko]

Some swimsuit pictures from Miss Universe 2001
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/swimsuit/swimsuit_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/swimsuit/swimsuit_image2.jpg

Even if she didn't place, Paola Calderon Hut, Miss Costa Rica 2001 had a body to die for!!!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/swimsuit/swimsuit_image3.jpg