The Beauty Pageants Thread

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Denise Quiñones Tribute

Exactly ONE YEAR ago today, she was crowned the most beautiful woman in the UNIVERSE...
http://media.santabanta.com/full/Beauty%20Contests/Miss%20Universe%202001/mis161a.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant249/pageant249_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant249/pageant249_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Another picture of Cynthia's Traje Tipico (national costume)- in colored!!!! Look at those enchanting eyes!!!! Mesmerizing!!! Jensie, you do the translation nalang.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana1/venezolana1_image1.jpg

Un traje que rinde homenaje a Yolanda Moreno y a la herencia histórica de Cynthia Cristina Lander, la vestirá en la parada nacionalista del Miss Universo 2002, que se celebrará en Puerto Rico por segunda vez consecutiva.

Para estas horas, Miss Venezuela 2001 ya debe haber partido rumbo al concurso más importante de su tipo con un equipaje de tres maletas, entre ellas el vestido diseñado por José María Almeida, quien desechó las ideas rebuscadas para crear este traje que a su decir rinde homenaje a Yolanda Moreno, artista infaltable en los espectáculos del evento, y además a los 'genes' de Lander, descendiente de Ezequiel Zamora.

Almeida confeccionó este vestido de época, de 160 metros de tela, cuello alto y con un inusual ribete isabelino. La fantasía recuerda la usanza femenina del siglo XIX en tonos blanco y negro, con toques de pedrería. La propia Miss Venezuela 2001 le sugirió al diseñador que terminara el vestido con un escote más bajo y un talle más ceñido. La creación, a decir de Almeida, será su amuleto en el concurso.

El traje realza los atributos de la miss, quien luce mucho más espigada y delgada. Como toque final, lleva su pelo recogido y sostenido por un tocado de flores plateadas. El vestido pesa cerca de 50 kilos y Cynthia comentó que todo el proceso le lleva cerca de una hora entre maquillarse, peinarse y vestirse.

Al final de su desfile, Miss Venezuela soltará una frase: 'Vengo de la tierra de los libertadores y la esperanza', un abreboca para iniciar la competencia. Dice no temerle a las preguntas del jurado y espera que su inglés no la traicione esa noche. 'Me traigo la corona'.

The article says that Cynthia's all set to wear this spectacular costume to Miss Universe 2002. The costume pays tribute to artist Yolanda Moreno.

Angel Sanchez used up 160 meters of cloth and nearly 2 hours just to finish the dress. It weighs 50 kgs-- roughly 150 lbs! Eccentric isabelino border was used to accessorize the dress. The article further stated that it was Cynthia herself who suggested that this costume be tight to enhance her figure more....

[JENSIE_G]

I just love it when former Spanish colonies like Venezuela turn to their rich culture when it comes to national costumes...

Breath-taking Venezuelan national costumes...
FROM LEFT: Doña Ana by Cynthia Lander, Sultana de Avila by Eva Ekvall and Doña Barbara by Barbara Palacios and Marena Bencomo...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana1/venezolana1_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant251/pageant251_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant251/pageant251_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant251/pageant251_image3.jpg

[Lara_D]

Jensie, you forgot to add Carolina Indriago's costume.

http://www.pageant.com/universe99/images/venezuela.jpghttp://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/images/uni2_4.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Since Miss Universe 2003 will be held in Panama (another former Spanish colony), what do you think should our rep's national costume should be?

I believe we should consult our mythologies, legends and history for some ideas...

Here are some characters that can serve as an inspiration to come up with a spectacular national costume...

Maria Makiling- Lara's suggestion
Ibong Adarna
Donya Victorina of Noli Me Tangere
Donya Consolacion of Noli me Tangere
Gabriela Silang
Princessa Urduja
Teodora Agoncillo

Here are some dances naman whose costumes can be used someday as a national costume...

Pandanggo Sa Ilaw
Tango
Flamenco

We can also revert to our stunning Muslim costumes...

Sarimanok
Yakan bridal dress
Manobo bridal gown

We can also revert to our costumes from the North...

Igorot tribal dress
Benguet matrimonial gown

Maybe we can also try our Chinese costumes...

Chinese New Year's Day dragon dresses
Chinese matrimonial dresses
Cheongsams


Our culture is so rich! We can never run out of ideas... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Jensie, you forgot to add Carolina Indriago's costume.

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

Oh yeah, it was worn particularly by the black slaves during the Spanish colonial era in Venezuela... this costume is called Manumisa Esclava... esclava means "slaved"... Manumisa might be the name of another character in Venezuelan literature.

No wonder it won 1st runner-up in the National Costume Show way back in MU99...

[JENSIE_G]

By the way, before anything else I just wanna say something...

Hindi ako nagsisi na we were once colonized by the Spaniards... to them we owe our colorful and rich culture, as well as our striking good looks... hehe

That's it! :)

[Lara_D]

More pics of Cynthia's costume
http://www2.el-nacional.com/ediciones/2002/05/11/enimg/pA1s16g1.jpg
http://www2.el-nacional.com/ediciones/2002/05/11/enimg/pB12s2g1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Based on the descriptions posted on the Mabuhay MB, Karen's national costume might look like these...

This are not official photos or whatever ha... I just searched it sa net...

Siyempre hindi magpapatalo ang Pinas sa pa-bonggahan ng national costume, di ba? Knowing Alfredo Barraza's style, mas engrande at colorful pa dito... no more parasol for this year... one BIG, BIG shawl na lang daw...
http://www.filipinoheritage.com/images/costumes/maria2.jpg http://www.filipinoheritage.com/images/costumes/maria1.jpg
http://www.filipinoheritage.com/images/costumes/cloth.jpg
http://www.reflectionsofasia.com/_borders/Barbie_--_Maria_Clara_--_Back_of_Box_small.jpg
http://www.reflectionsofasia.com/_borders/Barbie_--_Maria_Clara_--__9993_small.jpg http://www.reflectionsofasia.com/_borders/Barbie_--_Maria_Clara_--_9986_small.jpg http://www.reflectionsofasia.com/_borders/Barbie_--_Maria_Clara_--__9989_small.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_D
More pics of Cynthia's costume
http://www2.el-nacional.com/ediciones/2002/05/11/enimg/pA1s16g1.jpg
http://www2.el-nacional.com/ediciones/2002/05/11/enimg/pB12s2g1.jpg

Parang napanood ko na ito sa Elizabeth, Shakespeare In Love and other musketeer-related movies ah... hehehe!

The color may be dull or boring... pero engrande pa rin ang costume!!! I like it! :)

[Lara_D]

Ok found a bigger pic of Carolina's costume and it was also made by José María Almeida
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana2/venezolana2_image1.jpg

[Lara_D]

Ah the ever so recognizable Venezuelan swimsuit pose- right hand on the hips and left hand on the side (or vice versa). Osmel has taught his girls well... but this two Venezuelan girls were the ones who executed it really well. Let's see if Cynthia can match them.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana2/venezolana2_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/venezolana2/venezolana2_image3.jpg

[Musique]

Karen has arrived!!!

http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/Filipinas_11_05.jpg


:bow: Musique

[Musique]

more arival / hotel pics


Neha Dhupia
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/india.jpg


Natasha Borger
http://www.bellezanacional.com/alemania1_11_05.jpg


Vanessa Carreira
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/safrica_11_05.jpg


Josiane Oliviera
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/brazil_11_05.jpg


Erika Cruz
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/mexico1_11_05.jpg


Isabel Ontaneda
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/ECUADOR.jpg



:bow: Musique

[Musique]

sa mga arrival pictures so far, ang nagustuhan ko lang ay si Germany.

there are a number of delegates na iba na yung itsura kaysa sa mga nagkalat sa internet. i.e. Turkey, Finland, South Africa, India.

Sayang, gusto ko pa naman yun headshot dati ni Neha, Vanessa Carreira at Cagla.

Mas bagay ang Straight hair kay Cagla.

Oh well!!! Maganda pa rin naman sila. I was just used to their pictures from internet, which i appreciated.

Hehe, baliktad yung sash. :toohappy:

http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/Turquia_11_05.jpg


:bow: Musique

[Lara_D]

Musique,
How were you able to post those pictures here if those were copyrighted? Just curious. Di lumabas yung pic ni Miss Germany.

Another pic
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/grupochicas.jpg

[Lara_D]

Another pic of cynthia in her Trajes Tipicos. She would be the last girl to go to San Juan

http://www2.el-nacional.com/ediciones/2002/05/11/enimg/pB12s2g2.jpg

[Musique]

http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/alemania1_11_05.jpg


:bow: Musique

[Lara_D]

I think the sash of Miss Turkey was not done by purpose. You know naman na pictures could be inverted, so I guess ang nagkamali is yung person na nagdevelope nito... basta it's a phot thingy. hehehe
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/Turquia_11_05.jpg

[Lara_D]

I like Neha here. So what the doctor did to her jaw really paid off. And I noticed the difference. Gumanda siya.
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/india.jpg

Musique,
Post some more.

I saw Miss France in her hotel pic- she looks like a French grandma!!! hehehe

[Lara_D]

More Miss Universe delegates in their hotel
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso/missuniverso_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso/missuniverso_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso/missuniverso_image3.jpg

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso1/missuniverso1_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso1/missuniverso1_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso1/missuniverso1_image3.jpg

note:
Miss France looks old

[Lara_D]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso2/missuniverso2_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso2/missuniverso2_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso2/missuniverso2_image1.jpg

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso3/missuniverso3_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso3/missuniverso3_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso3/missuniverso3_image3.jpg

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso4/missuniverso4_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso4/missuniverso4_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso4/missuniverso4_image1.jpg

note:
Misses Yugoslavia and Cyprus are also stunners!!!

[Lara_D]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso5/missuniverso5_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso5/missuniverso5_image2.jpg

These ASEAN girls just arrived from the airport
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso5/missuniverso5_image3.jpg

Isis just arrived in the Hotel Intercontinental
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso6/missuniverso6_image1.jpg

A preview of the Blupoint collection for this year's Miss Universe?
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso6/missuniverso6_image2.jpg

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso6/missuniverso6_image3.jpg

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MEET OUR DELEGATE, KAREN LOREN AGUSTIN, AND MISS INDIA, NEHA DUPIA as they arrive in puerto rico

http://www.beyondessence.homestead.com/files/karen_universe_001.jpg http://www.beyondessence.homestead.com/files/india_universe_001.jpg

[expelliarmus18]

another pic of karen

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

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Another old shot of Miss Mexico Erika Cruz...

http://www6.gratisweb.com/elnavegante/archivos/e10.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Prepare for a BIG surprise!

Miss Japan Mina Chiba's makeover pics...
http://www.muj21.com/report/image/profile_pho.jpg http://www.muj21.com/report/image/diary_pho.jpg

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Miss India Neha Dhupia: BEFORE and AFTER...

February 2, 2002- MTV Asia Music Awards, Singapore
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant252/pageant252_image1.jpg

May 10, 2002- Miss Universe 2002, Puerto Rico
http://www.beyondessence.homestead.com/files/india_universe_001.jpg

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MORE DELEGATE PICS

FROM LEFT: Miss Estonia Jana Tafenau, Miss Czech Republic Diana Kobzanova, Miss Uruguay Fiorella Freitas and Miss Aruba Deyanira Frank...
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/grupochicas.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

I just wanna share these swimsuit pics of Nina Ricci Alagao...

I-compare niyo itsura niya during Bb. Pilipinas 2000 and Miss Universe 2000 Presentation Show in Cyprus... mas maganda siya di hamak during Bb. Pilipinas... I wonder what happened to her?
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant252/pageant252_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant252/pageant252_image3.jpg

[Lara_D]

New pictures of Miss Curacao with her wardrobe- beautiful!!!

http://www.caribpics.com/images/Filmstrip/Filmstrip3.jpg
http://www.caribpics.com/images/Filmstrip/Filmstrip2.jpg
http://www.caribpics.com/images/Filmstrip/Filmstrip.jpg
http://www.caribpics.com/images/Filmstrip/Filmstrip4.jpg

She's my top bet for the Carribean along with Miss Cayman Islands

[JENSIE_G]

Remembering Miss Ghana Akuba Cudjoe back in Miss Universe 1999...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant253/pageant253_image1.jpg

...Akuba's example is a simple reminder for all of us to keep our eye on the underdogs... anything could happen... not all our bets will make it... there will always be dark horses to come our way...

[Lara_D]

Another one
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/images1/cover_u02group.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Remembering Pebbles Asis' Maria Clara national costume during Miss Universe 1987... :)

Classic...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant253/pageant253_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Pebbles Asis in her stunning Louie Mamengo gown during Miss Universe 1987... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant253/pageant253_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant254/pageant254_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant254/pageant254_image2.jpg

[Musique]

Shauntay Hinton

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

Miss France (super old-looking)

http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/francia1_11_05.jpg

Adrian Zubiate

http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/Peru_11_05.jpg


:bow: Musique

[JENSIE_G]

Remembering Carolina Indriago's evening gown during Miss Universe 1999... It reminds me of those gowns worn by the cast of Titanic... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant254/pageant254_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2001 MEMORIES

The winners of the National Costume Show...
http://www.terra.com.mx/galeria_de_fotos/images/42/082746.jpghttp://www.terra.com.mx/galeria_de_fotos/images/42/082749.jpghttp://www.terra.com.mx/galeria_de_fotos/images/42/082751.jpg

Who will win this year? Let's all find out on May 21... :)

[Apostle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Pebbles Asis in her stunning Louie Mamengo gown during Miss Universe 1987... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant253/pageant253_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant254/pageant254_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant254/pageant254_image2.jpg

Correct me if I'm wrong:
Looking at the detail in the bodice, Charlene Gonzales added butterfly sleeves and a veil on this gown to make it her terno in the MU94 Santacruzan. Charlene was escorted by Monsour Del Rosario and Rudy Fernandez. I thought Pitoy Moreno made this gown...

[JENSIE_G]

This costume really reminds of Natalie Portman as Queen Amidala in Star Wars... hehe! :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant255/pageant255_image1.jpg

[Lara_D]

The pictures in GB may not be in good quality compared with bellezanational, but it will do.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso7/missuniverso7_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso7/missuniverso7_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso7/missuniverso7_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Apostle


Correct me if I'm wrong:
Looking at the detail in the bodice, Charlene Gonzales added butterfly sleeves and a veil on this gown to make it her terno in the MU94 Santacruzan. Charlene was escorted by Monsour Del Rosario and Rudy Fernandez. I thought Pitoy Moreno made this gown...

Yeah I remember what Charlene wore during the Santacruzan. Pitoy Moreno designed that gown all right... here it is...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant255/pageant255_image2.gif

...but Louie Mamengo did Pebble's black gown... in fact she was also wearing it when she was crowned Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1987. It won the Best In Long Gown 1987 award too...

[Apostle]

Baka nga magkapareho lang...

[Lara_D]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso8/missuniverso8_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso8/missuniverso8_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso8/missuniverso8_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

I just love the simplicity and humility that Karen embodies... very, very reminiscent to that of Miriam three years ago... tapos magugulat na lang tayo lahat during the Live Telecast... hehe! :)

Karen...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso7/missuniverso7_image1.jpg http://www.beyondessence.homestead.com/files/karen_universe_001.jpg

Miriam...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant255/pageant255_image3.jpg

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MISS UNIVERSE 1999 MEMEORIES

Miss Venezuela Carolina Indriago's super rare shots...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant256/pageant256_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant256/pageant256_image2.jpg

[Lara_D]

Carolina, unlike the other Miss Venezuela's she's doesn't look like a cold fighter. Even in just pictures, you would see her genuine warmth. She really did enjoy her stay in Trinidad. Like her smile to.

[bwisit]

for me our miss uni 2002 bet is not very beautiful, i just hope she is smart, intelligent, a quick thinker, a good conversationist, very confident with herself, and she needs luck. Goodluck to her ! ! !

[JENSIE_G]

Honduran national costumes in Miss Universe...

1995- Jasmin Fiallos
http://www.comayagua.com/misshonduras/images/jazmin_tipico12.jpg

1996- Joselina Cobos
http://www.comayagua.com/misshonduras/images/traje%20tipico%20la%20ceiba.jpg

1998- Dania Prince
http://www.comayagua.com/misshonduras/images/Dania_tipico_p.JPG

1999- Sofia Maria Guerrero
http://www.comayagua.com/misshonduras/images/sofia_traje_maya100.jpg

2000- Flor Maria Garcia
http://www.comayagua.com/misshonduras/images/flor_tipico_P.jpg

2001- Olenka Miroslava Fuschich
http://www.comayagua.com/misshonduras/images/olenka_tipico.jpg http://www.comayagua.com/misshonduras/images/olenka_tipico_2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2001

Miss Spain Eva Siso Casals and Miss Brazil Julianna Borges strike a pose in their Blue Point swimsuits...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant256/pageant256_image3.jpg

[Lara_D]

Jensie,
Honduras did not send a delegate in 1995.

She was Miss Honduras 1996
http://www.comayagua.com/misshonduras/images/jazmin_tipico12.jpg

and Joselina Cobos joined in 1997.
http://www.comayagua.com/misshonduras/images/traje%20tipico%20la%20ceiba.jpg

Though Honduras doesn't send stunning girls, they try to make it up with the stunning costumes they made that would really rival the ones from Venezuela. They make you go agog!!! I wonder what costume Miss Honduras 2002 would wear... I assume they would want to bag the Best National Costume this year.

http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,45981,00.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2001 MEMORIES

Let's get wild!!! :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant257/pageant257_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 1998 MEMORIES

The HIGHEST SWIMSUIT SCORE EVER in Miss Universe history... Veruska Ramirez got a whopping 9.85... :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant257/pageant257_image2.jpg

Twenty five-year old Wendy Fitzwilliam of TRINIDAD & TOBAGO gets the shock of her life as eighteen-year old Veruska Tatiana Ramirez of VENEZUELA was named 1st runner-up during the finale of Miss Universe 1998. Fitzwilliam was the 2nd woman from her country to win the coveted title on May 12, 1998 at the Stan Sheriff Special Events Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant257/pageant257_image3.jpg

[augustus_caesar]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
I just love the simplicity and humility that Karen embodies... very, very reminiscent to that of Miriam three years ago... tapos magugulat na lang tayo lahat during the Live Telecast... hehe! :)

Karen...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso7/missuniverso7_image1.jpg http://www.beyondessence.homestead.com/files/karen_universe_001.jpg

Miriam...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant255/pageant255_image3.jpg


Hmmmmm ....

Maganda ang ating delegate - Miss Philippines. Let's hope na makasama siya sa finalists ng Miss Universe 2002.

By the way, who are your Top Ten List in the 2002 Miss Universe?

:)

[augustus_caesar]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
MISS UNIVERSE 1999 MEMORIES

The Top 10 delegates...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant201/pageant201_image1.jpg

The Top 10 in Oscar de la Renta swimsuits...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant201/pageant201_image2.jpg

The Top 10 in evening gowns of their own choice...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant201/pageant201_image3.jpg

Miss Spain Diana Nogueira Gonzales (leftmost, 1st row on both pics) won the Best In Swimsuit and Best In Evening Gown Awards... :)


This is the best beauty pageant I've ever seen! Miss Universe 1999. Even Miss USA and Miss Trinidad and Tobago did not make it to the finals.

:)

[augustus_caesar]

Here's an interview with Miss Philippines Karen Agustin.


Who are your heroes? Why?
My heroes are my countrymen - the Filipinos. Their love of country is an attribute that has made the Philippines well-known all over the world. Also, little people who make their own sacrifices, such as Filipino invertors and missionaries.

Are you currently a student?
Yes. AMA Computer University in Quezon City Philippines

Are you currently employed?
No.

Please list educational/technical/professional schools you have attended and the type of certificate or degree awarded:
AMA Computer University
John Powers International




Reference:


Miss Universe Website

http://www.missuniverse.com

[Lara_D]

Naaliw talaga ako sa Venezuelan swimsuit pose nila...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant257/pageant257_image2.jpg

[Musique]

The 2002 Miss Universe pageant officially started on May 9, at 1:40 PM (Puerto Rico time) when Virginia “Gin” Ling Gridley, Miss Northern Marianas, became the first contestant to arrive to the International Airport of San Juan. Miss India arrived a few hours later, and yesterday, some other 50 ladies landed on the island of Puerto Rico. The remaining competitors will arrive today and tomorrow. Miss Venezuela, Cynthia Lander, will be the last contestant to get to her destination: She arrives on Sunday, on American Airlines flight 804, at 10:27 AM.

[Lara_D]

Miss Chile
http://mipagina.123.cl/javier2001/20494-image_1.jpg

[Lara_D]

I remember when Jensie told me that back in 1993 when Dindi Gallardo was on her way to Mexico, she was wearing the Miss Universe delegate sash already at the NAIA. Probably borrowed it from Lisa Beroya. I guess this is what Miss Curacao 2002 did also.
http://www.caribpics.com/images/Filmstrip/Filmstrip.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by augustus_caesar



Hmmmmm ....

Maganda ang ating delegate - Miss Philippines. Let's hope na makasama siya sa finalists ng Miss Universe 2002.

By the way, who are your Top Ten List in the 2002 Miss Universe?

:)

Yeah, Karen greatly improved. This marks the very 1st time our representative to Miss Universe received 100% pure Colombian training. Let's wait and see how Karen will do come May 29...

Unfortunately it's definitely too early to tell or even predict who will make it to the Top 10... I haven't even seen all of the delegates yet... there are so much things to consider pa before I can ever have my prediction list... This year is definitely a tough one... it's very difficult to come up with a Top 10 list... the Miss Universe 2002 pageant is just oozing with lots of stunners! :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by augustus_caesar



This is the best beauty pageant I've ever seen! Miss Universe 1999. Even Miss USA and Miss Trinidad and Tobago did not make it to the finals.

:)

Yeah I agree! In my opinion, MU99 was the most colorful, most lively and most spectacular Miss Universe pageant ever...

And yeah, Miss USA and that year's hometown queen were left out... for a change... hehe! :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Naaliw talaga ako sa Venezuelan swimsuit pose nila...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant257/pageant257_image2.jpg

Yeah, no one executes it better than Venezuelans... hehe! :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_D
I remember when Jensie told me that back in 1993 when Dindi Gallardo was on her way to Mexico, she was wearing the Miss Universe delegate sash already at the NAIA. Probably borrowed it from Lisa Beroya. I guess this is what Miss Curacao 2002 did also.
http://www.caribpics.com/images/Filmstrip/Filmstrip.jpg

Oh yeah... hehe! Suot na nga nya yung Miss Universe delegate sash. I remember that send-off interview of Dindi with Star News... She was wearing a gray coat and a green blouse. Tapos yung earrings niya super laki-- yung talagang pang-Bb. Pilipinas! hehe.

All she said was she was "not promising anything daw to her fellow countrymen"... basta all she can say is she'll "do her best to bring home the MU93 crown"... Yun lang tapos may bouquet siya and she was sent off sa airport nila Ruffa (Bb. Pilipinas World) and Sheila Santarin (Bb. Pilipinas International)...

[Apostle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Yeah I agree! In my opinion, MU99 was the most colorful, most lively and most spectacular Miss Universe pageant ever...

And yeah, Miss USA and that year's hometown queen were left out... for a change... hehe! :)

The 1980s format of the pageant is my all-time fave and by bringing some of its elements to the 1999 pageant, it's my favorite production in recent years. We also have to remember that the MU Organizers were very happy with the results of the 1994 production. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Apostle


The 1980s format of the pageant is my all-time fave and by bringing some of its elements to the 1999 pageant, it's my favorite production in recent years. We also have to remember that the MU Organizers were very happy with the results of the 1994 production. :)

Oh yeah! Who could ever forget the 80's... :)

There are only 2 things of the 80's that I miss nowadays...

1. The Little Sisters and the immortal You Are My Star anthem...
2. Special production number with the reigning Miss Universe...

Yeah a lot of people were satisfied with the 1994 production... even the Mabuhay Opening Number had its share of praises.

[Apostle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Oh yeah! Who could ever forget the 80's... :)

There are only 2 things of the 80's that I miss nowadays...

1. The Little Sisters and the immortal You Are My Star anthem...
2. Special production number with the reigning Miss Universe...

Yeah a lot of people were satisfied with the 1994 production... even the Mabuhay Opening Number had its share of praises.

:) Well, the thought of including Gloria and Margie in the opening spiel was just too much for me to imagine! They did not make the past Puerto Rican queens welcome us to the pageant last year.

What I feel bad about is that the recent productions have been focused too much on the hosts and the guest artists...well, it's the ratings game of course...

[Altwegg]

:wave: everyone!
Tonight's the coronation night of Miss Philippines.

Anyways, just a breather from all those beautiful girls ... feel free to visit my thread at Altwegg's Angels and Chaka Dolls (http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67426)

[Altwegg]

Oo nga pala. I read in a website before that the theme song of Miss U '94 (Hello Philippines Mabuhay) was second best of all songs used and made for the Miss Universe pageant.

[Musique]

This was posted in the Miss Puerto Rico message board:

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Miss Dominican Republic is very beautiful and voluptious. When she arrived, everybody was amazed by her. She looks like a model; however, there is something about her that convinces me that she place among the semifinalists. Personally, I do not believe she will win.

Miss Colombia is a "black Barbie." When she got off the plane with Miss Philippines, nobody took their eyes off her - she is truly drop-dead gorgeous. I felt bad for Miss Philippines did not receive the attention Miss Colombia was getting. Vanessa arrived in a very fashionable outfit. She was very stunning, intelligent and amicable. I think she will be the next Miss Universe.

I'll keep you guys updated!
----------

:bow: Musique

[augustus_caesar]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Oh yeah! Who could ever forget the 80's... :)

There are only 2 things of the 80's that I miss nowadays...

1. The Little Sisters and the immortal You Are My Star anthem...
2. Special production number with the reigning Miss Universe...

Yeah a lot of people were satisfied with the 1994 production... even the Mabuhay Opening Number had its share of praises.


I almost forgot din pala yun 1994 Miss Universe. I like also the opening number which is Mabuhay. In terms of worldwide entertainment, di pahuhuli ang Pilipinas.

Kailan kaya tayo magiging host country sa Miss Universe?

:)

[augustus_caesar]

Originally posted by Altwegg
Oo nga pala. I read in a website before that the theme song of Miss U '94 (Hello Philippines Mabuhay) was second best of all songs used and made for the Miss Universe pageant.


Saan naman site mo yan nakita? Could you give me the site para naman makita ko at saka ilagay nyo naman ang mga links dito.

Thank you!

:)

[Musique]

A photographer who wanted a picture of Natascha Borger, Miss Germany, went in her direction and screamed: "Hey Miss Venezuela, a picture please!!". An angry Natascha turned around and promptly responded in English: "My mother is from Venezuela, I am GERMAN, I am Miss Germany, can't you read it on my sash??". Then she said a few words in Germany (God knows what), and walked away.


:bow:

[artt]

nagpa-practice lang mag-post ng pic.

http://www.swingclub.net/byutipul/ruffadancin.jpg

[Musique]

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_h2_col.jpg


:bow:

[Musique]

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_h2_egy.jpg


http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_h2_kor.jpg


http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_h2_fin_swi.jpg


:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Apostle


:) Well, the thought of including Gloria and Margie in the opening spiel was just too much for me to imagine! They did not make the past Puerto Rican queens welcome us to the pageant last year.

What I feel bad about is that the recent productions have been focused too much on the hosts and the guest artists...well, it's the ratings game of course...

Oh yeah, bilib din ako sa inclusion nina Gloria and Margie... they were both stunning... lalung-lalo na nung crowning of Sushmita... kitang-kita na at par pa din ang beauty nila (lalung-lalo na si Marie)...

Yeah, recent productions have become too commercialized... with almost no more space for tradition...

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by augustus_caesar



I almost forgot din pala yun 1994 Miss Universe. I like also the opening number which is Mabuhay. In terms of worldwide entertainment, di pahuhuli ang Pilipinas.

Kailan kaya tayo magiging host country sa Miss Universe?

:)

Yeah... that song Mabuhay was written and composed by Ryan Cayabyab if my memory serves me right...

Alam ko our country has serious plans of hosting Miss Universe for the 3rd time if not in 2004, in 2005... I think 2005 kasi we are having our national elections in 2004 eh... siyempre mas uunahin naman yun ng gobyerno at media natin kesa sa Miss Universe...

I've also read before that there are plans of turning the Araneta Center into a world class and ultra-modern entertainment center, which aims of beating other centers of such kinds around the world... dun ata planong gawin ang next Miss Universe pageant dito sa Manila... I just dunno when this will materialize. Let's hope for the best... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Musique
A photographer who wanted a picture of Natascha Borger, Miss Germany, went in her direction and screamed: "Hey Miss Venezuela, a picture please!!". An angry Natascha turned around and promptly responded in English: "My mother is from Venezuela, I am GERMAN, I am Miss Germany, can't you read it on my sash??". Then she said a few words in Germany (God knows what), and walked away.


:bow:

It serves the photographer right... bastos nga naman yung ginawa niya kay Natascha... kaya nga the delegates wear sashes eh... we really can't blame Natascha for feeling and acting that way... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Puerto Rico Isis Casalduc hugs her mom Gloria Gonzales before heading to the Hotel Inter-Continental in Isla Verde for the Miss Universe 2002 pageant... :)

http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020512isismama_mm.jpg http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020512isisc_mm.jpg

[enter_u]

Hi guys!

Medyo tense ang labanan sa Miss Universe 2002! I've been reading all the websites about the competition at marami ng early favorites sa Puerto Rico. But sad to say, walang masyadong news about our representative! Sana lang bumulaga si Karen sa preliminaries. I hope and pray na mapansin siya ng judges. Ang lakas ni Miss Colombia at Miss Germany!

[Lenny]

I can understand German... hehehe I'm just wondering what she said. hehehe


Originally posted by Musique
A photographer who wanted a picture of Natascha Borger, Miss Germany, went in her direction and screamed: "Hey Miss Venezuela, a picture please!!". An angry Natascha turned around and promptly responded in English: "My mother is from Venezuela, I am GERMAN, I am Miss Germany, can't you read it on my sash??". Then she said a few words in Germany (God knows what), and walked away.


:bow:

[enter_u]

Hi JENSIE and LARA!

question lang, members ba kayo ng MABUHAY BEAUTIES and
GLOBAL BEAUTIES.COM?

thanks!

[Lara_D]

Nah. Are you?

[AsawaniShane]

Hello.. kakatapos lang ng Miss Philippines-Earth, but you know I think na dapat nanalo si Justine, Candidate No. 22. Kasi kahit nagtagalog siya, may content yung mga sagot niya. Hindi kagaya yung nagMiss Earth, wala.

Haay.. okay lang sana sumali na lang siya next year sa Bb. Pilipinas 2003. Hindi siya bagay sa Ms. Earth sa Miss Universe or Earth siya! hihihi.. ;)

[JENSIE_G]

Alicia Machado's spectacular Sinamaica national costume during Miss Universe 1996... :)

http://www.pageant.net/universe96/images/gg13350m.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant258/pageant258_image1.jpg
http://www.thebestlasvegaswebsite.com/missuni5.jpg

[Lara_D]

TIDBITS FROM DAY 1 - 5/12
*Most of the girls appear a lot prettier in real life than in the pictures.

*There has been only one contestant who was a little bit arrogant, most girls are really nice.

*Aruba holds the record with the most suitcases: 20 pieces!

*Tonight is the Welcoming Dinner.

*People in Puerto Rico have been very warm and friendly, applauding us and saying hello to everyone.

*Rehearsals have not started yet.

*Everything has been very well organized and professional.

*This weekend all the contestants have been separated in groups to do the following:

1) Photo shoots - face, swimsuit and national customes
2) Interview Review: Website
3) Interview Review II: Long Format
4) Meeting with the doctor of the organization, a lady who is also staying at the hotel. The meeting's purpose is to find out if the girls have any special allergies.
5) They were also provided with the swimsuits for the photo shooting - dark gray - and for the ones for the competition.
6) Contestants tried their opening number jumpsuits on: some are black, others are gray, with silver details.

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by enter_u
Hi guys!

Medyo tense ang labanan sa Miss Universe 2002! I've been reading all the websites about the competition at marami ng early favorites sa Puerto Rico. But sad to say, walang masyadong news about our representative! Sana lang bumulaga si Karen sa preliminaries. I hope and pray na mapansin siya ng judges. Ang lakas ni Miss Colombia at Miss Germany!

Yeah TRUE! Tense talaga this year... ang taas ng competition level ng mga delegates this year!

Who cares if wala mashadong media exposure si Karen... what'll matter most is her Presentation Show performance... I know na we're all in for a big, big surprise come May 24... I can't wait to see Karen's stunning evening gown... I also can't wait to see her national costume... there's just so much to look forward to...

Yeah malakas sina Miss Colombia at Miss Germany... true! :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by enter_u
Hi JENSIE and LARA!

question lang, members ba kayo ng MABUHAY BEAUTIES and
GLOBAL BEAUTIES.COM?

thanks!

Hi enter_u! :)

Nope. We aren't members of the two... Are you?

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by AsawaniShane
Hello.. kakatapos lang ng Miss Philippines-Earth, but you know I think na dapat nanalo si Justine, Candidate No. 22. Kasi kahit nagtagalog siya, may content yung mga sagot niya. Hindi kagaya yung nagMiss Earth, wala.

Haay.. okay lang sana sumali na lang siya next year sa Bb. Pilipinas 2003. Hindi siya bagay sa Ms. Earth sa Miss Universe or Earth siya! hihihi.. ;)

Hi there AsawaniShane! :)

Who won anyway? Could you please post a picture of the winner in our thread? Thanks!

[JENSIE_G]

To those who don't know yet or have forgotten...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant258/pageant258_image2.jpg
MISS UNIVERSE 2002 LIVE TELECAST
May 30, 2002, Thursday
10:30 AM
Live from the Roberto Clemente Coliseum,
Hatorey, San Juan, PUERTO RICO

http://www.rpn9.com/images/site/logo_rpn9_detectfail.gif will televise the event.

[AsawaniShane]

My God! Sobrang excited na ako sa Miss Universe 2002. I really hope Karen would make it. Sobrang pinaghandaan **** niya ito. Panalangin ko lang na mapansin siya ng judges, at kung mapansin siya, and makapasok sa top 10... The rest is history...

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by AsawaniShane
My God! Sobrang excited na ako sa Miss Universe 2002. I really hope Karen would make it. Sobrang pinaghandaan **** niya ito. Panalangin ko lang na mapansin siya ng judges, at kung mapansin siya, and makapasok sa top 10... The rest is history...

:)

Yeah I agree! :)

Let's hope for the BEST and prepare for the WORST...

[Zack]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Oh yeah! Who could ever forget the 80's... :)

There are only 2 things of the 80's that I miss nowadays...

1. The Little Sisters and the immortal You Are My Star anthem...
2. Special production number with the reigning Miss Universe...

Yeah a lot of people were satisfied with the 1994 production... even the Mabuhay Opening Number had its share of praises.

Jensie:

Add ko lang. nawala na rin yung MISS UNIVERSE CREED na binabasa ng outgoing Miss Universe after the announcement ng new Miss Universe. nakakamiss din yun. haaayyyy......

[Zack]

http://www.devdasfilm.com/images/p5g21b.jpg
http://www.devdasfilm.com/images/p2g7b.jpg

[arduous_trek]

Zack
please support me naman sa PEx Survivor Merged Game Tribe thread, kulang pa kasi ako ng PExer whose nick starts with Z eh. please? :)

u can post something like:
I'm Zack and I'm Here to show my support to arduous_trek.

please. :) tnx!

[augustus_caesar]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Yeah TRUE! Tense talaga this year... ang taas ng competition level ng mga delegates this year!

Who cares if wala mashadong media exposure si Karen... what'll matter most is her Presentation Show performance... I know na we're all in for a big, big surprise come May 24... I can't wait to see Karen's stunning evening gown... I also can't wait to see her national costume... there's just so much to look forward to...

Yeah malakas sina Miss Colombia at Miss Germany... true! :)


Ano ba ang isusuot ni Karen na evening gown at saka yun National Costume? Sa tingin ko may laban ang ating delegate sa Miss Universe. I saw the pictures of Miss Colombia and Miss Germany. Mukhang crowd favorite yata silang dalawa. Ipapalabas ba sa RPN 9 ang mga Preliminary Pageants ng Miss Universe?

:)

[Lara_D]

Miss U 2001 last hurrah... Eva during her arrival in San Juan last year for Miss Universe 2001.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso9/missuniverso9_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso9/missuniverso9_image2.jpg

[Lara_D]

Miss Spain during her fittings... I really don't find anything special with her. And I know Jensie would say, Lorena should be the one who is wearing that sash. hehehe
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso9/missuniverso9_image1.jpg

[Lara_D]

And Miss Universe pageant has officially started!!! With the girls getting ready for their official portraits.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso10/missuniverso10_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso10/missuniverso10_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso10/missuniverso10_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso11/missuniverso11_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso11/missuniverso11_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso11/missuniverso11_image3.jpg

[Lara_D]

I don't remember that creed. All I know there was a creed. Was that back in the 70's and 60's?

Originally posted by Zack


Jensie:

Add ko lang. nawala na rin yung MISS UNIVERSE CREED na binabasa ng outgoing Miss Universe after the announcement ng new Miss Universe. nakakamiss din yun. haaayyyy......

[Musique]

Bolivia
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_m_bol.jpg


Brazil
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_m_bra.jpg


Slovak Republic
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_m_slk.jpg


Colombia
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_m_col.jpg


Uruguay
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_m_uru.jpg



Sayang wala pa akong makitang pics ni Miss Portugal. :mecry:



:bow: Musique

[Lara_D]

Just wondering when will the delegate portraits be up...

[chez-o]

Wow! After a long absence, nakahanap din ako ng time to post here.

Grabe! Painit nang painit na talaga ang competition! RE "neglected" Karen vs. Miss Columbia, ok lang yan. At least, our "manok" can surprise us more when she shines later, just like Miriam. what to do e talagang stunning si Miss C.! But I know Karen still has a lot of aces tucked in her sleeves, and I bet alam yun ni Miss C.

Zack: I believe those Ash pics are from the soon-to-be-released Devdas, right? The other girl in the pic is Bollywood legend Madhuri Dixit. Incidentally, Devdas was supposed to be Ash and Sush's (Sen) first movie together. Perfect pa naman daw sana si Sush sa role because Sush is Bengali and so is the character. Sush had to beg off becuase she has so many commitments. She has already released 3 films in the first 5 months, the lastest being Aankhen, a certified hit, where she plays a teacher blackmailed to teach 3 blind men to rob a bank. She has been getting rave reviews with her performances.

RE Miss Earth, Justine, (candidate no. 22, Miss Water?) deserved to win. The winner gave a very apples-oranges answer. Other wise, she was also beautiful. In fairness, the Miss Earth candidates looked better than the Bb. Pilipinas candidates.

Any news re Cynthia Lander?

Keep the pics and the news coming, folks!!!!!!

[Lenny]

Wish karen would really shine on Prelims night. She looks good sa hotel pics

[Lara_D]

Chez-0,
Look at the previous pages and you would see Cynthia's national costume. Regarding Miss Philippines, yeah the girls are prettier than in Bb. but the beautiful ones are kinda short- if ever they're not Miss U material. sayang.

[Zack]

Originally posted by arduous_trek
Zack
please support me naman sa PEx Survivor Merged Game Tribe thread, kulang pa kasi ako ng PExer whose nick starts with Z eh. please? :)

u can post something like:
I'm Zack and I'm Here to show my support to arduous_trek.

please. :) tnx!

Sure! :D

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Zack


Jensie:

Add ko lang. nawala na rin yung MISS UNIVERSE CREED na binabasa ng outgoing Miss Universe after the announcement ng new Miss Universe. nakakamiss din yun. haaayyyy......

I don't remember this creed, Zack... What year was it last read by the outgoing Miss Universe? Fill me in...

[Zack]

Originally posted by Lara_D
I don't remember that creed. All I know there was a creed. Was that back in the 70's and 60's?



Yup! It was done the 60's, 70's up to late 80's. If you have the Miss Universe 1987 tape when Cecilia Bolocco won, the creed was recited by outgoing Barbara Palacios Teyde.

[Zack]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


I don't remember this creed, Zack... What year was it last read by the outgoing Miss Universe? Fill me in...

All I know is it was recited by the outgoing Miss Universe until the late 80's. I have no idea when was it last recited though.

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by augustus_caesar



Ano ba ang isusuot ni Karen na evening gown at saka yun National Costume? Sa tingin ko may laban ang ating delegate sa Miss Universe. I saw the pictures of Miss Colombia and Miss Germany. Mukhang crowd favorite yata silang dalawa. Ipapalabas ba sa RPN 9 ang mga Preliminary Pageants ng Miss Universe?

:)

Unfortunately, pictures of Karen's evening gown and national costume have not been released for public consumption. All we have to do is wait for May 21 (National Costume Presentation Show) and May 24 (Presentation Show). This is Madame Araneta's strategy... a news blackout regarding Karen's preparations and wardrobe selection has been enforced since she left for Colombia last April 20...

Magugulat na lang daw tayo lahat... :)

NOPE, RPN9 will NOT televise the Presentation Show (preliminaries)... only Univision de Puerto Rico has the rights to televise this... and it will only be broadcasted in Puerto Rico...

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Zack


All I know is it was recited by the outgoing Miss Universe until the late 80's. I have no idea when was it last recited though.

Was this creed sort of kasama sa farewell speech ng outgoing Miss Universe? Coz if it is... then narinig ko na ito... I have a tape of Miss Universe 1989 eh... I remember Porntip saying something long after her speech... baka yun na nga yun...

[Zack]

ill try to get the MU Creed Tonight. i'll post it tom. morning. :D

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Zack
ill try to get the MU Creed Tonight. i'll post it tom. morning. :D

Okay salamat. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2000 MEMORIES

Miss Puerto Rico Zoribel Fonalledas signs autographs in the hotel lobby during Day 1-- Registration Day...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant258/pageant258_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Another shot of Carolina Indriago's Esclava Manumisa national costume during Miss Universe '99...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant259/pageant259_image1.jpg

It was designed by "national costume specialist" Jose Maria Almeida. It took 170 meters of fabric to make. The whole dress weighs 35 kilos... that's roughly 77 lbs....

[JENSIE_G]

To those who don't know or have forgotten...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant259/pageant259_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant259/pageant259_image3.jpg
MISS USA 2002
May 26, 2002, Sunday
Sunday's Big Event- 9:00 PM

http://www.rpn9.com/images/site/logo_rpn9_detectfail.gif will televise it.

[augustus_caesar]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Unfortunately, pictures of Karen's evening gown and national costume have not been released for public consumption. All we have to do is wait for May 21 (National Costume Presentation Show) and May 24 (Presentation Show). This is Madame Araneta's strategy... a news blackout regarding Karen's preparations and wardrobe selection has been enforced since she left for Colombia last April 20...

Magugulat na lang daw tayo lahat... :)

NOPE, RPN9 will NOT televise the Presentation Show (preliminaries)... only Univision de Puerto Rico has the rights to televise this... and it will only be broadcasted in Puerto Rico...


Paano yun? So it means thru webcast lang natin mapapanood ang Miss Universe Preliminaries? Sa website mismo ng Miss Universe ba? Sana i broadcast thru the web para makita natin. Wala pa naman Cable dito na galing sa Puerto Rico.

Any updates ba sa Miss Universe? Keep me updated, guys! Okay?

Thank you very much!

:)

[Lara_D]

Unfortunately no. Remember last year may mga web cast footages ang evening gown competition during the prelimenaries? Malamang ganun lang yun. Even sa US they're not going to telecast the Miss U Presentation. Unless you have a friend from Puerto Rico na pwede magparecord ka dun.


Originally posted by augustus_caesar



Paano yun? So it means thru webcast lang natin mapapanood ang Miss Universe Preliminaries? Sa website mismo ng Miss Universe ba? Sana i broadcast thru the web para makita natin. Wala pa naman Cable dito na galing sa Puerto Rico.

Any updates ba sa Miss Universe? Keep me updated, guys! Okay?

Thank you very much!

:)

[Lara_D]

Fresh off the press, taken from El Nuevo Dia, at the bottom of the front page you will see a picture of Cynthia Lander posing in her Blupoint swimsuit.

http://www.endi.com/_fotos/portada/mayo13_2002.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

.

[JENSIE_G]

Who will be MISS UNIVERSE 2002?

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant263/pageant263_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant263/pageant263_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant263/pageant263_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant262/pageant262_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant262/pageant262_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant262/pageant262_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant261/pageant261_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant261/pageant261_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant261/pageant261_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant260/pageant260_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant260/pageant260_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant260/pageant260_image1.jpg

Only 17 days left before we all find out... :)

[Lara_D]

More pictures of Cynthia Lander
In the Blupoint swimsuit fun shoot
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020315cintia_cm.jpghttp://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020513missve_cm.jpg

Upon her arrival in San Juan airport
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020513/lander.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020513/asi.jpg
http://www.vocero.com/newsimages/n15108.jpg

[Lara_D]

Misses Thailand, Puerto Rico and Malaysia in their Blupoint swim.
http://www.vocero.com/newsimages/p6143.jpg

Isis in her national costume after the shoot for the official national costume potrait.
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020513/isis.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Meet the stars of Miss Universe 2002...

http://wwwimage.cbs.com/primetime/movies_specials/images/pt_mov_spec_main_miss_universe.jpg

Former NFL great Phil Simms will host MISS UNIVERSE 2002 during the Live Telecast on May 29, 9PM from the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hatorey, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Actress and model Daisy Fuentes will anchor the event.

Latin Grammy award-winning artist Marc Anthony is set to perform during the big event.

Each contestant will be judged in three categories including swimsuit, evening gown and interview during the preliminaries.

At the conclusion of the broadcast, the outgoing Miss Universe Denise Quiñones will crown her successor before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of 200 million in more than 176 countries and territories!

[Lara_D]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/filipinas/filipinas_image2.gif

OUR NATIONAL COSTUME IS UP!!!!!!

Ang ganda ni Karen!!!!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/filipinas/filipinas_image1.jpg

Kudos to Barraza for he was able to bring out the Philippines in his creation, even if he was Colombian.

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_D
OUR NATIONAL COSTUME IS UP!!!!!!

Ang ganda ni Karen!!!!


Oh god!!!! What a stunning costume!!! Ang ganda ni Karen!!!! Sinasabi na nga ba magugulat nga ako... Alfredo Barraza has done it again! This is another version of the Maria Clara... I believe ito talaga yung nasa novel mismo... :)

[maniacal]

hi guys!

Totoo bang Miss Russia is NOT yet in Puerto Rico? I heard somewhere na wala pa daw siya. Please confirm or deny.


Ganda ng National Costume ni Karen. Mabuhay!

[Zack]

Originally posted by Lara_D
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/filipinas/filipinas_image2.gif

OUR NATIONAL COSTUME IS UP!!!!!!

Ang ganda ni Karen!!!!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/filipinas/filipinas_image1.jpg

Kudos to Barraza for he was able to bring out the Philippines in his creation, even if he was Colombian.


Oh My Gawd!!!

Im in awe!`super ganda ni Karen dito!!!

Tama ka nga Jensie, mukhang ito yung nasa novel ni Rizal.

Grabe! ala akong masabi dito sa costume ni Karen! Bravo!

Thanks Lara for posting this picture. Goodwork! :D

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by maniacal
hi guys!

Totoo bang Miss Russia is NOT yet in Puerto Rico? I heard somewhere na wala pa daw siya. Please confirm or deny.


Ganda ng National Costume ni Karen. Mabuhay!

Hi maniacal!

Well, that's what Belleza Venezolana reported yesterday. I just can't confirm or deny if Oksana's already in San Juan.

She was in Los Angeles, about to board her connecting flight en route to San Juan when she encountered problems regarding her visa.

This was the very same problem that Miss Russia 1994 Inna Zobova encountered when she flew here to Manila for Miss Universe eight years ago... I wonder why Russian beauties encounter this problem...

[JENSIE_G]

More recent shots of Miss Universe Denise Quiñones... :)

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20020421/i/1019394393.2550358108.jpg
http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20020512/i/1021234630.3355541571.jpg http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20020421/i/1019364003.3154272347.jpg

[Lara_D]

Miss Russia is already in San Juan

[JENSIE_G]

Karen Loren Medrano Agustin is DEFINITELY ready for the UNIVERSE! :)

After having seen this shot of hers at the hotel and her national costume (thanks to Lara), I know that Karen will do well come May 24... what's left to watch out for is her evening gown...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant264/pageant264_image1.jpg

GOOD LUCK KAREN!!!

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Hi maniacal!

Well, that's what Belleza Venezolana reported yesterday. I just can't confirm or deny if Oksana's already in San Juan.

She was in Los Angeles, about to board her connecting flight en route to San Juan when she encountered problems regarding her visa.

This was the very same problem that Miss Russia 1994 Inna Zobova encountered when she flew here to Manila for Miss Universe eight years ago... I wonder why Russian beauties encounter this problem...


Yes, I remember back in 1994. Miss Russia, Inna Zobova; Miss Egypt, Ghada El Salem and Miss Zimbabwe were the last to arrive. Miss USA, Lu Parker was the first to arrive.


:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Musique



Yes, I remember back in 1994. Miss Russia, Inna Zobova; Miss Egypt, Ghada El Salem and Miss Zimbabwe were the last to arrive. Miss USA, Lu Parker was the first to arrive.


:bow:

Yeah, Lu arrived first... she even celebrated her 26th birthday when her plane (Philippine Airlines flight PR103) landed at the NAIA on April 23, 1994, Saturday.

Oh god it's so nice to bring back the memories of yesterday... :)

Don't worry, may panahon uli tayo... our country will get to host Miss Universe again someday... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Pics of Miss Colombia Vanessa Mendoza... :)

The moment of truth for Vanessa when she won Señorita Colombia 2001 last year. WILL SHE SCREAM THE SAME WAY ON MAY 29? LET'S FIND OUT... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant264/pageant264_image3.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant265/pageant265_image1.jpg

Vanessa had perfection and victory written all over her as she competed in the swimsuit portion of her national pageant...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant264/pageant264_image2.jpg

[Apostle]

Kudos to Barraza for making Karen prettier!

Ang ganda ni Karen! Nakaka-excite!

[JENSIE_G]

KUDOS TO THREE PEOPLE!

KUDOS TO...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant265/pageant265_image3.jpg Alfredo Barraza... for bringing out the best of the Philippines in his creations. His works are just fantastic! Since Miss Colombia Vanessa Mendoza was handled by couturier Jaime Arango, Alfredo had the opportunity to concentrate on Karen-- thus bringing out the best of his talent and creativity... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant265/pageant265_image2.jpg Zorah Andam... for all the pep talk and words of encouragement that undeniably have made Karen the person she is at this very moment. Unknown to many, it was Zorah who strongly suggested and brought up the idea of Karen wearing a Spanish-influenced national costume this year. Zorah, together with Venezuelan ambassador to the Philippines Milena Ramirez, was instrumental in facilitating Karen's training-- originally in Venezuela-- but God has other plans and fated Karen to be trained in Colombia instead. Thank you Zorah for all the hard work! :)

and MOST IMPORTANTLY TO...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant266/pageant266_image1.jpg Madame Stella Araneta... for her initiative to bring out the best in Karen. Everything has been planned by Ma'am Araneta... from the day Karen left on April 20 until May 10 when she flew to San Juan... Thanks to Ma'am Araneta for being the moving spirit and driving force encouraging Karen to represent our country to the very best of her abilities... :)

[Musique]

NATIONAL COSTUMES

Philippines

http://56814.tripod.com/philippines_n.jpg


USA

http://56814.tripod.com/usa_n.jpg


JAMAICA

http://56814.tripod.com/jamaica_n.jpg


SWEDEN

http://56814.tripod.com/sweden_n.jpg


Looks like USA is again using the 9-11 attacks as their theme. Firefighter uniform? Though its unique and nice, my favourite Miss USA costume is still Lu Parker's astronaut suit in 1994.


:bow: Musique

[Lara_D]

Among the costumes of Miss USA, what is more pathetic than the the endless cowboy costumes and the Statue of Liberties? BOMBERO!!!! Geesh, Cynthia Lander was a WAAAAY better fireman than Shauntay. I know it's related sa Sept 11, but can they be more creative? That is sooo lame!!!!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso12/missuniverso12_image2.jpg


And Jensie, hehehe after two years of absence- Miss Sweden's yellow national costume is back!!!! hehehe But bagay sa kanya ang Swedish costume even though she's not a typical Nordic beauty.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso12/missuniverso12_image1.jpg

Another pic of KAren in our national costume.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso12/missuniverso12_image3.jpg

[expelliarmus18]

sorry jensie pero parang pangit ng kuha and make up ni zorah dito... sobrang kapal ng make up!

re karen .... her national costume is patterned more on mexicanas ... pero mukhang modern version of the maria clara, for sure maria clara didnt wear an off-shoulder dress before! pero OH MY GOD!SHE IS so stunning!!!!!
Originally posted by JENSIE_G

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant265/pageant265_image2.jpg Zorah Andam... for all the pep talk and words of encouragement that undeniably have made Karen the person she is at this very moment. Unknown to many, it was Zorah who strongly suggested and brought up the idea of Karen wearing a Spanish-influenced national costume this year. Zorah, together with Venezuelan ambassador to the Philippines Milena Ramirez, was instrumental in facilitating Karen's training-- originally in Venezuela-- but God has other plans and fated Karen to be trained in Colombia instead. Thank you Zorah for all the hard work! :)

and MOST IMPORTANTLY TO...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant266/pageant266_image1.jpg Madame Stella Araneta... for her initiative to bring out the best in Karen. Everything has been planned by Ma'am Araneta... from the day Karen left on April 20 until May 10 when she flew to San Juan... Thanks to Ma'am Araneta for being the moving spirit and driving force encouraging Karen to represent our country to the very best of her abilities... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Among the costumes of Miss USA, what is more pathetic than the the endless cowboy costumes and the Statue of Liberties? BOMBERO!!!! Geesh, Cynthia Lander was a WAAAAY better fireman than Shauntay. I know it's related sa Sept 11, but can they be more creative? That is sooo lame!!!!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso12/missuniverso12_image2.jpg


Yeah, this is NOT a national costume... this is a POLITICAL costume... ngayon ko lang na-realize, Kandace's pathetic cowgirl get-up was better than this year's fire fighter costume... er, uniform...


And Jensie, hehehe after two years of absence- Miss Sweden's yellow national costume is back!!!! hehehe But bagay sa kanya ang Swedish costume even though she's not a typical Nordic beauty.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso12/missuniverso12_image1.jpg

Yeah, I just love how this costume's cool blue color compliments Malou's skin complexion... very refreshing indeed... and see what I told you, with the magic of the talented stylists and make-up artists of MUO, the delegates' natural beauty really stand out!!!

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by expelliarmus18
sorry jensie pero parang pangit ng kuha and make up ni zorah dito... sobrang kapal ng make up!



Of course makapal talaga ang make-up niya diyan coz that picture was taken right after her Christmas concert a week after my birthday... and besides, ibang make-up artist ang nag-ayos sa kanya... not from BPCI...

[Lara_D]

And I think we should also thank Nina Alagao, kasi siya yung parang kinawawa eh- a martyr so to speak. She wasn't able to show her full potential kasi she was too controlled by the Bb. Pilipinas Org. After her horrible national costume, natauhan na si Stella. hehehe

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_D
And I think we should also thank Nina Alagao, kasi siya yung parang kinawawa eh- a martyr so to speak. She wasn't able to show her full potential kasi she was too controlled by the Bb. Pilipinas Org. After her horrible national costume, natauhan na si Stella. hehehe

Yeah, Nina Ricci's national costume is an entirely different story... it was more of a national insult and not a national costume... and yeah, she was oozing with talent and yet she was never given the chance to express herself in full detail... oh well...

Good things always come out of bad ones... at least Ma'am Araneta has finally seen the light and now she's on the right path. :)

[expelliarmus18]

haha! yeah .... ang pangit ng make up tlaga ...

yeniweys, re the natl costume of usa, hayaan nyo na lang ... that's what they want so let it be ... now i would hear protest if ever she wins for the national costume award!
Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Of course makapal talaga ang make-up niya diyan coz that picture was taken right after her Christmas concert a week after my birthday... and besides, ibang make-up artist ang nag-ayos sa kanya... not from BPCI...

[maniacal]

Originally posted by Musique
NATIONAL COSTUMES

Philippines

http://56814.tripod.com/philippines_n.jpg


USA

http://56814.tripod.com/usa_n.jpg


JAMAICA

http://56814.tripod.com/jamaica_n.jpg


SWEDEN

http://56814.tripod.com/sweden_n.jpg


Looks like USA is again using the 9-11 attacks as their theme. Firefighter uniform? Though its unique and nice, my favourite Miss USA costume is still Lu Parker's astronaut suit in 1994.


:bow: Musique


Yes, Lu Parker's Costume was great. It was in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the moon walk.

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by maniacal



Yes, Lu Parker's Costume was great. It was in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the moon walk.

"Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the moon walk. I'm Francis Louise Parker from the U-S-A!"

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Yeah, this is NOT a national costume... this is a POLITICAL costume... ngayon ko lang na-realize, Kandace's pathetic cowgirl get-up was better than this year's fire fighter costume... er, uniform...




Actually, okay lang yung National Costume, kasi the rules suggest that the costume is to depict something significant about your nation, and in the process promote it. Her statement to the press was that it represents the latest American Hero.

Pero sa totoo lang, sobra na ang pag rub-in ng mga Americano sa Sept. 11 attacks. Ang pathetic na nila. As in kung saan-saan na lang puro in commemoration of Sept.11 attacks.

Btw, na mention nga pala sa Points of View na kung talagang may influence ang political arena sa pageant world, may BIG chance daw tayong makapasok sa top ten dahil Active Fighters of Terrorism daw ang Philippines. Well, tingnan na lang natin. Pero mas gusto ko pa ring mag top ten tayo sa efforts ni Karen at hindi sa kung anumang Political Issues.

Hay, gusto ko pa rin talaga yung Astronaut Space Suit ni Lu Parker.



:bow: Musique

[baby_boi]

The beautiful Denise Quinones!

http://hrh.dpinoyweb.com/images/denise_quinones_16.jpg
http://hrh.dpinoyweb.com/images/denise_quinones_17.jpg
http://hrh.dpinoyweb.com/images/denise_quinones_18.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by baby_boi

"Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the moon walk. I'm Francis Louise Parker from the U-S-A!"

Very well said, baby_boi! :) hehe!

Nung Miss Universe 1995 naman, Miss USA Chelsi Smith wore a political costume... it was the exact dress that American women wore when their right to vote was honored. It marked a big breakthrough in American history because their right to suffrage was finally granted...

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/95/entry/usa.jpg

"Celebrating the 25th year of the women's right to vote, I'm Chelsi P. Smith from the U-S-A!!!"

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Musique
Actually, okay lang yung National Costume, kasi the rules suggest that the costume is to depict something significant about your nation, and in the process promote it. Her statement to the press was that it represents the latest American Hero.

Oh yeah this is indeed true.


Pero sa totoo lang, sobra na ang pag rub-in ng mga Americano sa Sept. 11 attacks. Ang pathetic na nila. As in kung saan-saan na lang puro in commemoration of Sept.11 attacks.

Yeah, so PATHETIC na talaga...


Btw, na mention nga pala sa Points of View na kung talagang may influence ang political arena sa pageant world, may BIG chance daw tayong makapasok sa top ten dahil Active Fighters of Terrorism daw ang Philippines. Well, tingnan na lang natin. Pero mas gusto ko pa ring mag top ten tayo sa efforts ni Karen at hindi sa kung anumang Political Issues.

Yeah, Zorah explained to me before that a specific country's image in the international arena has so much to do with its inclusion into the semi-finals. She further admitted the Miss Universe is a "political" pageant... kaya naisip-isip ko, malas talaga nung year 2000... dahil sa ILOVEYOU virus and sa launch ng attacks of the Abu Sayyafs... sirang-sira image natin abroad... and I believe it had a big, big role in Nina Ricci's failure to make the semi-final cut... oh well...

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 1996 MEMORIES

The last European to win the National Costume Award... Russia's Ilmira Shamsutdinova... :)

http://www.pageant.net/universe96/images/mu6300h.jpg

Will a European win the award this year? Let's all find out on May 21, during the National Costume Show to be held at the Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre in Santurce. :)

[Lara_D]

A bigger picture of Miss Jamaica's costume. Well they definitely improved after last year's "Gumamela" costume, which was horendous. Ang ganda pa niya.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso14/missuniverso14_image1.jpg

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso14/missuniverso14_image2.jpg
Justine Pasek, Miss Panama, gets ready for the pre-taping of a video interview to be featured soon

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
"Celebrating the 25th year of the women's right to vote, I'm Chelsi P. Smith from the U-S-A!!!"


I don't think it's the 25th year. Medyo matagal na ring may right to suffrage ang American Women. It's probably the 75th year. Pero I have no basis for this.


:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Musique

I don't think it's the 25th year. Medyo matagal na ring may right to suffrage ang American Women. It's probably the 75th year. Pero I have no basis for this.

:bow:

Yeah me too... actually I smell something fishy with that statement of hers... mali nga ata... coz it was 1995 back then, and if she said it was the 25th anniversary at that moment, she's clearly pertaining to 1970 as the year the right to suffrage was honored, di ba?

Pero the dress doesn't look like it came from the 1970's... it looks more like it came from the 1920's... di ba?

[Lara_D]

In order to clarify this, then lets watch the tape. hehehe

Originally posted by Musique



I don't think it's the 25th year. Medyo matagal na ring may right to suffrage ang American Women. It's probably the 75th year. Pero I have no basis for this.


:bow:

[Musique]

Hehe, medyo nerdy pero nag research ako kung kailan nga nagkaroon ng Right to Suffrage ang American Women.

The long article I saw simply concludes that "...the Nineteenth Amendment was officially added to the United States Constitution on August 26, 1920..." This amendment indeed gives the Right to Suffrage to women.



Ang tagal naman ng official delegate headshots. Marami pa kasing delegates ang wala masyadong exposure. ie, Russia, Albania & Italy. And most especially, Portugal.



:bow: Musique

[Lara_D]

Republica Dominicana hehehe I really love the sound of that!!! hehehe
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_h2_dom.jpghttp://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_h_dom.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Musique
Hehe, medyo nerdy pero nag research ako kung kailan nga nagkaroon ng Right to Suffrage ang American Women.

The long article I saw simply concludes that "...the Nineteenth Amendment was officially added to the United States Constitution on August 26, 1920..." This amendment indeed gives the Right to Suffrage to women.



Whew! tama din ang intuition ko! hehe! alam ko kasi yung style ng dresses na yan... 1920's talaga I swear... exacto pa! hehe!

Mali sinigaw ni Chelsi kung ganun... 25th year daw eh...

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_D

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_h2_dom.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso9/missuniverso9_image1.jpg

Here they go again with that classic "gypsy" look with either thick leather or accessorized belts to match! hehe!

Pormang Angel Aquino, Bianca Araneta, Miriam Quiambao and Rissa Samson yan ah! hehe! :)

[Lara_D]

Sorry, but Chelsi Smith's costume was from late 19th to early 20th century attire, not coming from the 1920's.


Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Whew! tama din ang intuition ko! hehe! alam ko kasi yung style ng dresses na yan... 1920's talaga I swear... exacto pa! hehe!

Mali sinigaw ni Chelsi kung ganun... 25th year daw eh...

[Lara_D]

A bigger and clearer pic of Karen's costume.
http://photo2.matchnet.com/alpha/2002/05/13/10730392.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Sorry, but Chelsi Smith's costume was from late 19th to early 20th century attire, not coming from the 1920's.


Ah ok. Thanks for the correction... That explains the weird hat... hehe... :)

[Zack]

We, representing the countries of the world, in the Miss Universe Pageant, In order to carry the cause of peace, justice and mutual understanding, do solemnly dedicate ourselves to the highest ideals of sportsmanship, friendship and goodwill among all the people of the universe.


It was first recited during the Miss Universe 1960 by outgoing Miss Universe, Akiko Kojima. The last time that it was read was in 1990 by Angela Visser, Miss Universe 1989.

[Zack]

Originally posted by expelliarmus18
re karen .... her national costume is patterned more on mexicanas ... pero mukhang modern version of the maria clara, for sure maria clara didnt wear an off-shoulder dress before! pero OH MY GOD!SHE IS so stunning!!!!!


i agree. it's like a modern version of maria clara but hey, Karen really glows with her national costume. i like it more than that of zora's last year. :)

[Lara_D]

A bigger picture of lovely Miss Colombia (jensie, you know where I got this... hehehehe)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso15/missuniverso15_image1.jpg

[Lara_D]

A bigger picture of KAren's costume

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso15/missuniverso15_image2.jpg

[Lara_D]

Misses Cyprus and Mexico getting to know each other during the Registration and Fittings.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso15/missuniverso15_image3.jpg

note:
Cyprus has been sending stunning delegates na rin.

[expelliarmus18]

Originally posted by Zack


i agree. it's like a modern version of maria clara but hey, Karen really glows with her national costume. i like it more than that of zora's last year. :)

yeah, the colors are very evident, especially the yellow flower and the color red ... i myself like it more than zora's, un nga lang, cute *** umbrella ni zora ;)

goodluck to karen!

[Lara_D]

During Registration and Fittings for the 2002 Miss Universe competition at the Inter-Continental Resort and Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on May 11, 2002, Isis Marie Casalduc, Miss Puerto Rico 2002, picks the Tadashi fashion apparel she will wear during the opening number of the Miss Universe competition.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso16/missuniverso16_image1.jpg

[Lara_D]

Jensie, does this scene remind you of something? Flashback to 2000 when Zoribel Miss Puerto Rico 2000 was doing the same thing.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso16/missuniverso16_image2.jpg

[Musique]

http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020513/isis.jpg


:bow:

[Lara_D]

As always the Miss Universe make up artists have been doing a great job. Miss Colombia looks radiant.


http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso16/missuniverso16_image3.jpg

[Lara_D]

Baby_boi, this is for you. The two mademoiselles, Misses France and Mauritius
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso17/missuniverso17_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Zack
We, representing the countries of the world, in the Miss Universe Pageant, In order to carry the cause of peace, justice and mutual understanding, do solemnly dedicate ourselves to the highest ideals of sportsmanship, friendship and goodwill among all the people of the universe.


It was first recited during the Miss Universe 1960 by outgoing Miss Universe, Akiko Kojima. The last time that it was read was in 1990 by Angela Visser, Miss Universe 1989.

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Zack
We, representing the countries of the world, in the Miss Universe Pageant, In order to carry the cause of peace, justice and mutual understanding, do solemnly dedicate ourselves to the highest ideals of sportsmanship, friendship and goodwill among all the people of the universe.


It was first recited during the Miss Universe 1960 by outgoing Miss Universe, Akiko Kojima. The last time that it was read was in 1990 by Angela Visser, Miss Universe 1989.

Yeah napanood ko din yan sa tape ko.

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by Lara_D

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso15/missuniverso15_image2.jpg

So where is the big, big shawl in her costume?! :?: :confusing:

[maniacal]

Originally posted by Lara_D
A bigger picture of lovely Miss Colombia (jensie, you know where I got this... hehehehe)




wow, you obviously have access to the Miss Universe Press Site. I know you can only get this high-resolution pictures from the Press Site.

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Baby_boi, this is for you. The two mademoiselles, Misses France and Mauritius
Thanks for this pic, Lara!

Question: Does Ms. Mauritius speak French? I watched Miss World 2001 last year and I think I heard Miss Madagascar speak in French. Geographically, Madagascar's proximity to Mauritius is like 890 KM. So does it also follow that these two countries speak the same language? Curious lang...

[Lara_D]

Yes, the official language of Mauritius is French. Actually, I noticed iba ang pagka French ng Mauritius, much slower and mas maganda pakinggan. Mahinhin ba... especially when you here them speak English with their French accents, ang lambing.


Originally posted by baby_boi
Thanks for this pic, Lara!

Question: Does Ms. Mauritius speak French? I watched Miss World 2001 last year and I think I heard Miss Madagascar speak in French. Geographically, Madagascar's proximity to Mauritius is like 890 KM. So does it also follow that these two countries speak the same language? Curious lang...

[Lara_D]

Actually the shawl is the flowery thingy, I think. But you can't really appreciate Karen's costume here kasi nasa beach siya at halatang ayaw niya malagyan ng sand ang costume niya kaya. Miskina may wa poise siya, ang ganda pa rin niya tingnan. We will see her costume in full glamour anyway sa official pics.

Originally posted by baby_boi


So where is the big, big shawl in her costume?! :?: :confusing:

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2001 MEMORIES

Zorah's winsome Maria Claria costume last year... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant234/pageant234_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant268/pageant268_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant268/pageant268_image2.jpg

LEFT: Zorah winning the 1st runner-up award during the finale of the National Costume Show last year. RIGHT: The historic edition of Puerto Rican daily El Nuevo Dia with the news of the national costume winners...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant272/pageant272_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant271/pageant271_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2001 MEMORIES

Miss Venezuela Eva Ekvall unarguably had the BEST BODY during the Miss Universe 2001 pageant...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant269/pageant269_image1.jpg

[Apostle]

http://www.geocities.com/ohpinay/philippinesu01i.jpg
Rare pic ito for me. I haven't seen it anywhere else.

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Apostle
http://www.geocities.com/ohpinay/philippinesu01i.jpg
Rare pic ito for me. I haven't seen it anywhere else.

Oh yeah... this shot was taken during the Blue Point Swimsuit photo shoot... napaka-seductive ni Zorah dito... hehe

Believe it or not, Zorah hasn't seen all of these shots yet... isa pa lang nakita niya... :)

Here are more... :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant271/pageant271_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant269/pageant269_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant269/pageant269_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant270/pageant270_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant270/pageant270_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant270/pageant270_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant271/pageant271_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2002

A shot of my sentimental favorite Miss Spain Vania Millanwith Miss Korea Min Kyoung-Kim during Day 2 of Fitting and Registration... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant272/pageant272_image1.jpg

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Very well said, baby_boi! :) hehe!

Nung Miss Universe 1995 naman, Miss USA Chelsi Smith wore a political costume... it was the exact dress that American women wore when their right to vote was honored. It marked a big breakthrough in American history because their right to suffrage was finally granted...

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/95/entry/usa.jpg

"Celebrating the 25th year of the women's right to vote, I'm Chelsi P. Smith from the U-S-A!!!" \

Correction it was 75 years of womens right to vote

[JENSIE_G]

FEMINA'S ANGELS (BATCH 2001)

Sara Corner, Celina Jaitley and Maheshwari Thiyagarajah...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant272/pageant272_image3.jpg

Unfortunately for India, only Celina Jaitley made it to the semi-finals of her designated pageant... :)

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by power(bubbles)
\

Correction it was 75 years of womens right to vote

Actually i recall from 7 years back Chelsi shouted 75 years. that's what i clearly heared.

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Jensie, does this scene remind you of something? Flashback to 2000 when Zoribel Miss Puerto Rico 2000 was doing the same thing.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso16/missuniverso16_image2.jpg

Oh yeah... aliw na aliw ako sa mga gantong shots... hehe... here is Zoribel Fonalledas doing the same thing 2 years ago... hehe...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant258/pageant258_image3.jpg

Pareho silang maganda! hehe!

Pareho rin kaya ng kapalaran? Let's all find out on May 29... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by power(bubbles)

Actually i recall from 7 years back Chelsi shouted 75 years. that's what i clearly heared.

Okay... if that's the case... thanks for the correction... malamang I was just sabog or something when I watched the MU95 pageant 7 years ago... :)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2001 MEMORIES

Miss Canada Cristine Remond during one of the many breakfast affairs during last year's Miss Universe pageant...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant273/pageant273_image1.jpg

[bwisit]

mga gays ba kayo dito?

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Universe Denise Quiñones arrives in San Juan... she will crown her successor in 15 days' time...

http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020514denise_cm.jpg http://www.endi.com/_fotos/el_pais/020514reina_cm.jpg

http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020514/denise1.jpg http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020514/denise_port.jpg

http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020514/p_denise.jpg http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020514reina_cm.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by bwisit
mga gays ba kayo dito?

NOPE... ARE YOU?

BAKET NAGHAHANAP KA BA?...

YOU OBVIOUSLY ENTERED THE WRONG THREAD...

[JENSIE_G]

The Miss Universe 2002 delegates party the night away...

http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020514/fiesta1.jpg http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020514/fiesta.jpg

[bronze_freak]

guys, how do u post pictures here in PEx...tell me how pls....:bigcry:

[Apostle]

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/world/images/w68_top5.jpg
Arene Cecilia Amabuyok—Philippines (5th), Mirey Zamir—Israel (3rd), Penelope Plummer—Australia (Miss World 1968), Kathleen Winstanley—United Kingdom (2nd), Beatriz Sierra Gonzalez—Colombia (4th).
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/world/images/w68_phi.jpg
Penelope was the first Australia to ever win a major international beauty pageant. The favorites though were Miss Israel (best odds to win the crown) and a nun - Miss Philippines. Cecelia Amabuyok was the most popular girl among the contestants. At a banquet given by the male members of Britain’s Variety Club, the men whistled, stamped their feet and hoisted her on a table, several cheering her as “Miss World 1968.” She was actually the first Roman Catholic nun to be in a beauty contest. Her Mother Superior was furious after she secretly entered and won the Miss Republic of the Philippines contest. Cecilia managed to convince the convent sisters that she would bring them honor - “Now everyone will know that nuns can be beautiful and nice, too” - and she was finally granted four weeks’ leave of absence. Miss Philippines finished in 5th place while Miss Israel was second.

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Apostle
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/world/images/w68_top5.jpg
Arene Cecilia Amabuyok—Philippines (5th), Mirey Zamir—Israel (3rd), Penelope Plummer—Australia (Miss World 1968), Kathleen Winstanley—United Kingdom (2nd), Beatriz Sierra Gonzalez—Colombia (4th).
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/world/images/w68_phi.jpg


Thanks for posting this here. :)

Miss Amabuyok started our semi-final streak in the Miss World pageant.

4 years later in 1972, Evangeline "Eva" Reyes made the semi-final cut in London. The next year, another Evangeline, "Vangie" Pascual, narrowly missed what could have been our 1st ever Miss World crown by placing 2nd overall to Marjorie Wallace of the United States...

Unfortunately strong contenders Joy Conde and Peachy Veneracion withdrew from the Miss World '76 and '77 (not sure) pageants respectively due the rising issue of apartheid and racism concerning South Africa... a lot speculated that these 2 could have put on a good show had they not withdrawn...

[Musique]

Hi people.

Can somebody post Miss Portugal, Iva Lamarao's pic where she was wearing white and she was by the stairs. Ito yung pic na gamit ng halos lahat ng Miss Universe fan pages as her pic. Naghahanap ako noong full body shot nung that same picture kaya lang wala na akong makita. Puro yung headshot na lang lahat. I want the full body pic niya.

If I'm not mistaken, more than one pose yung pic na ganoon ang setting at suot niya. Please post it, wala na talaga akong mahanap noong full-body shot niya. Please.


:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Musique
Hi people.

Can somebody post Miss Portugal, Iva Lamarao's pic where she was wearing white and she was by the stairs. Ito yung pic na gamit ng halos lahat ng Miss Universe fan pages as her pic. Naghahanap ako noong full body shot nung that same picture kaya lang wala na akong makita. Puro yung headshot na lang lahat. I want the full body pic niya.

If I'm not mistaken, more than one pose yung pic na ganoon ang setting at suot niya. Please post it, wala na talaga akong mahanap noong full-body shot niya. Please.


:bow:

Hi there! Okay hold on... I'll look in my files here. I'll post it ASAP... :)

[Lara_D]

I could not believe the day when I would see CHINA written in the Miss Universe delegate sash. Well it's a good thins they joined, but because of that, Taiwan backed out. Wishing someday these two countries would be seen in Miss Universe together.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso17/missuniverso17_image2.jpg

[Lara_D]

At Registration and Fittings for the 51st Annual Miss Universe competition on May 11, 2002, Arpeggio International Cosmetics makeup artist Marlene Ramos prepares Vania Millan, Miss Spain 2002, for her official photo at the Inter-Continental Resort and Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso17/missuniverso17_image3.jpg

[Lara_D]

Miss South Africa
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso18/missuniverso18_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Isis "Copycat" Casalduc and one of her dresses...

Isis' designer Angel Olivarez has this talent of "copying" designs of other dresses/clothes... very unimpressive at all!

LEFT: Isis in one of Angel's creations... RIGHT: The original dress worn by Denise last year...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant274/pageant274_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant274/pageant274_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Lara_D

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso17/missuniverso17_image2.jpg

Okay, the coast is now clear for India and the Philippines to take over the whole of Asia... Let's face it, ang dalawang bansa lang na ito ang may K this year compared to other Asian nations... (well, taon-taon itong dalawa lang naman talaga lagi eh, I'm not surprised)...

I'm not impressed at all with Miss China Ling Zhuo... better luck next time to China and the rest of the other Asians...

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Musique
Hi people.

Can somebody post Miss Portugal, Iva Lamarao's pic where she was wearing white and she was by the stairs. Ito yung pic na gamit ng halos lahat ng Miss Universe fan pages as her pic. Naghahanap ako noong full body shot nung that same picture kaya lang wala na akong makita. Puro yung headshot na lang lahat. I want the full body pic niya.

If I'm not mistaken, more than one pose yung pic na ganoon ang setting at suot niya. Please post it, wala na talaga akong mahanap noong full-body shot niya. Please.


:bow:

Hi Musique!

I checked my resources available... I can't find your requested shot of Iva. I'm sorry... I'll just keep on lookin' dito sa net... Then I'll post it na lang once I find it... :)

Guys, yung may meron nitong request ni Musique... pls post it naman here... thanks! :)

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Okay, the coast is now clear for India and the Philippines to take over the whole of Asia... Let's face it, ang dalawang bansa lang na ito ang may K this year compared to other Asian nations... (well, taon-taon itong dalawa lang naman talaga lagi eh, I'm not surprised)...

I'm not impressed at all with Miss China Ling Zhuo... better luck next time to China and the rest of the other Asians...
Si Zorah na din ang may sabi na Miss Universe is a political pageant! So MUO might give China a chance of entering the Top Ten this year para naman bumalik sila sa pag compete next year! And remember those countries who join for the first time are usually making waves in MU. Silvia Lakatosova did it for Slovak Republic in MU 1994. And so did Mpule Kwelagobe in winning Miss Universe 1999 pa.

Don't shun the saying that it ain't over till the fat lady sings! Every delegate has a chance! Peace!

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by baby_boi

Si Zorah na din ang may sabi na Miss Universe is a political pageant! So MUO might give China a chance of entering the Top Ten this year para naman bumalik sila sa pag compete next year!

Don't shun the saying that it ain't over till the fat lady sings! Every delegate has a chance! Peace!

Well, yeah yun nga lang... politics, politics, politics... this is what scares me... With politics around, kahit mga hindi deserving ay nakakapasok sa Top 10... yun ang nakakasira, yun ang nakakatakot... yun ang nakakadismaya... and this is indeed a reality...

Colombia, Republic of China, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Botswana... What do they have in common? All of them made the semi-final cut during their 1st year in Miss Universe... and Colombia and Botswana even went on to win their 1st ever Miss Universe crowns...

With politics around, I won't be surprised nga talaga if the very same thing happens to China...

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Well, yeah yun nga lang... politics, politics, politics... this is what scares me... With politics around, kahit mga hindi deserving ay nakakapasok sa Top 10... yun ang nakakasira, yun ang nakakatakot... yun ang nakakadismaya... and this is indeed a reality... Yeah! That's part of the game.. May dayaan talaga nangyayari minsan! We just have to learn how to accept it and live with it! Coz sabi mo nga.. this is indeed a reality!

Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Botswana... What do they have in common? All of them made the semi-final cut during their 1st year in Miss Universe... With politics around, I won't be surprised if the very same thing happens to China... I believe these countries' delegates made it on their own merits (especially Slovak Republic and Botswana!) Last year's undeserving semi-finalists were Israel (she was ok, actually but there are lots more deserving of that spot!) and France (because of the controversy!) Russia's Oxana Kalandreyts was a surprise really!

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by baby_boi
Last year's undeserving semi-finalists were Israel (she was ok, actually but there are lots more deserving of that spot!) and France (because of the controversy!) Russia's Oxana Kalandreyts was a surprise really!

Israel only made it daw coz of that "bullet-proof vest issue"... Yeah, Russia's inclusion to the Top 10 was a real surprise...

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Israel only made it daw coz of that "bullet-proof vest issue"... Yeah, Russia's inclusion to the Top 10 was a real surprise... Yeah, you're right! Miss Israel Ilanit Levy and Miss Russia Oxana Kalandreyts weren't too bad! It just baffles me that the latter had to wear such evening gown on the final night! She blew her chances! She had good runway skills pa naman..

[Lara_D]

The first pic of Miss Portugal, you would see Miss Angola at the back as well. Too bad there's no Miss Mozambique so there would be four Portuguese speaking countries in MIss U.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso18/missuniverso18_image3.jpg

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso18/missuniverso18_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso19/missuniverso19_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso19/missuniverso19_image2.jpg

Miss Nigeria is beautiful- One hella of a Nubian queen
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso19/missuniverso19_image3.jpg

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso20/missuniverso20_image1.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso20/missuniverso20_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso20/missuniverso20_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso21/missuniverso21_image1.jpg

[baby_boi]

Wow! Miss Nigeria looks great! I think she looks even better than Agbani Darego. She's got class! And knows how to make love with the camera!

Miss Portugal never failed me! I had an admiration for her ever since she was crowned her country's delegate. Sophisticated!

Is that Miss Greece at the back of Miss Nigeria?

I wanna see former Miss Venezuela 2000 contestant, Natascha Borger and the reigning Miss Venezuela, Cynthia Lander in one picture! I wonder if they're friends or somethin.


:babyeat: :heartpump: :dance:

[Lara_D]

Another pic of Cynthia in her costume.

http://www.el-aragueno.com/Fotos/F8.jpg

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Hi Musique!

I checked my resources available... I can't find your requested shot of Iva. I'm sorry... I'll just keep on lookin' dito sa net... Then I'll post it na lang once I find it... :)

Guys, yung may meron nitong request ni Musique... pls post it naman here... thanks! :)


Thanks. Sorry, kung medyo mahirap yung request ko. Pero thanks for considering it. I just really would want to see the whole pic. Thanks again.


:bow:

[Musique]

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu7.jpg


:bow: Musique

[Musique]

Roommates

Philippines-Trinidad & Tobago
Venezuela-Chile
Puerto Rico-Jamaica
Bahamas-Cayman Islands
El Salvador-Brazil
Ukraine-Bulgaria
Angola-Portugal
Singapore-China
Guatemala-Colombia
Slovenia-Croatia
Cyprus-Greece
Switzerland-Czech Republic
Aruba-Curaçao
Ecuador-Dominican Republic
Russia-Estonia
India-Finland
Costa Rica-Bolivia
Namibia-US Virgin Islands
Netherlands-Poland
Italy-Turkey
Canada-Northern Marianas
Albania-Uruguay
Nigeria-Ghana
Israel-Australia
Honduras-Perú
Ireland-South Africa
Nicaragua-Panamá
Mauritius - France
Sweden-USA
Germany-México
Kenya-Guyana
Yugoslavia-Slovak Republic
Korea-Thailand
British Virgin Islands-Antigua & Barbuda
Japan-Malaysia
Norway-Bélgium
Spain, Hungary & Egypt


More Pics

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu6.jpg

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu5.jpg

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu4.jpg

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu1.jpg


:bow: Musique

[baby_boi]

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/SEboi/SEboi_image1.jpg

And they are friends after all! Natascha Borger, Miss Germany and Cynthia Lander, Miss Venezuela!

[baby_boi]

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu8.jpg

Miss Puerto Rico, Isis Marie Casalduc!

[baby_boi]

Miss South Africa, Vanessa Carreira! She looks great! Very fresh!

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu12.jpg

[Musique]

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images/mu02ban.jpg


Oh my god!!! I cannot help but notice na pareho na structure ng face si Miss Italy, Anna Rigon and Miss Texas 2002, Kasi Laine Kelly. I'm dying to see Anna's official headshot. I hope it's as fantastic as Kasi Kelly's.


:bow: Musique

[baby_boi]

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu14.jpg

Miss Spain, Vania Millan! She has improved a lot! Will she get the same treatment from the Puerto Rican fans compared to what Eva Siso got from last year?

[Musique]

http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/Resize%20of%20guatemala_bvenida.JPG


:bow:

[Zack]

Seems that BPCI is doing theír job well on Karen. Kudos to BPCI, Barraza and other people who helped and helping Karen. Go Karen!

[cathybee]

could not believe the day when I would see CHINA written in the Miss Universe delegate sash. Well it's a good thins they joined, but because of that, Taiwan backed out. Wishing someday these two countries would be seen in Miss Universe together

uhoh...be careful...by saying that Taiwan and China are two countries is politically incorrect! :no: Nagkakainitan na nga tong dalawa dahil sa independence thingie na yan eh...

*** look ni karen parang look ni botswana nung nanalo ng miss universe...*** payat ba na morena (politically correct daw o! ;) )

i think china looks good...typical chinese look...she may not have the x-factor pero pretty naman...

di pa rin ako convinced kay venezuela...as in! di pa rin ako nagagandahan sa kanya eh...ang haba talaga ng mukha nya :eek:

I think the gals with x-factors are : colombia and france...di maganda france pero parang meron syang isang classic eyes...*** tipong may far away look ..reverie look in the eyes ba tawag dun.

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by cathybee


uhoh...be careful...by saying that Taiwan and China are two countries is politically incorrect! :no: Nagkakainitan na nga tong dalawa dahil sa independence thingie na yan eh... Oh yeah! You are oh so right! Taiwan is considered a renegade province of the government of the People's Republic of China! And that for them, Chinese Taipei is more appropriate than Taiwan, Republic of China!

[Lara_D]

Another picture of Miss Aruba's costume
http://65.108.171.253/2%20TRAHE%20TIPICO%20EDGARD%20KOCKI%20007.jpg

[Lara_D]

Awww.... and I thought they would be roomies
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu16.jpg

[maniacal]

Originally posted by Musique
Roommates

Philippines-Trinidad & Tobago
Venezuela-Chile
Puerto Rico-Jamaica
Bahamas-Cayman Islands
El Salvador-Brazil
Ukraine-Bulgaria
Angola-Portugal
Singapore-China
Guatemala-Colombia
Slovenia-Croatia
Cyprus-Greece
Switzerland-Czech Republic
Aruba-Curaçao
Ecuador-Dominican Republic
Russia-Estonia
India-Finland
Costa Rica-Bolivia
Namibia-US Virgin Islands
Netherlands-Poland
Italy-Turkey
Canada-Northern Marianas
Albania-Uruguay
Nigeria-Ghana
Israel-Australia
Honduras-Perú
Ireland-South Africa
Nicaragua-Panamá
Mauritius - France
Sweden-USA
Germany-México
Kenya-Guyana
Yugoslavia-Slovak Republic
Korea-Thailand
British Virgin Islands-Antigua & Barbuda
Japan-Malaysia
Norway-Bélgium
Spain, Hungary & Egypt

:bow: Musique


Soures say na wala pa rin si Miss Russia by the Presentation Dinner. Bukas pa daw ng morning. Sayang naman kung hindi siya makarating.

I can see na pinagsama nila yung mga makakapag-communicate. ie, ladies who speak the same or similar languages.

[Lara_D]

Actually it's only China that considers Taiwan a renegade province. A lot of countries consider them as two seperate countries. China is just a bully kasi eh.

Originally posted by cathybee


uhoh...be careful...by saying that Taiwan and China are two countries is politically incorrect! :no: Nagkakainitan na nga tong dalawa dahil sa independence thingie na yan eh...

*** look ni karen parang look ni botswana nung nanalo ng miss universe...*** payat ba na morena (politically correct daw o! ;) )

i think china looks good...typical chinese look...she may not have the x-factor pero pretty naman...

di pa rin ako convinced kay venezuela...as in! di pa rin ako nagagandahan sa kanya eh...ang haba talaga ng mukha nya :eek:

I think the gals with x-factors are : colombia and france...di maganda france pero parang meron syang isang classic eyes...*** tipong may far away look ..reverie look in the eyes ba tawag dun.

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Actually it's only China that considers Taiwan a renegade province. A lot of countries consider them as two seperate countries. China is just a bully kasi eh.

I don't think so.. There are lots of countries that are observing the One-China Policy! Our country is one of those countries that observed the said policy!

[Lara_D]

So Miss Russia is arrving on Wednesday, Puerto Rican time. So that will be on the wee hours of the morning here on a Thursday. Now I understand why they haven't updated both the Miss U and Press site- they're waiting for Miss Russia. Ok lang, she hasn't missed that much.

[Lara_D]

Ah ok. I guess so, yeah I'll take your word for it since your course is related to that. I guess why a lot of countries see the One China policy is because China is bully- a big country kasi eh and Communist pa. But I don't get it why they got away with it back in 1994 in Miss World when China and Taiwan sent a delegate.

Originally posted by baby_boi
I don't think so.. There are lots of countries that are observing the One-China Policy! Our country is one of those countries that observed the said policy!

[Lara_D]

Miss Nigeria's beauty grows on you. I think she's more beautiful than Agbani.
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu2.jpg

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Ah ok. I guess so, yeah I'll take your word for it since your course is related to that. I guess why a lot of countries see the One China policy is because China is bully- a big country kasi eh and Communist pa. But I don't get it why they got away with it back in 1994 in Miss World when China and Taiwan sent a delegate.

Yeah, China is really aggressive! That's why a lot of countries observed the said policy. Regarding Miss World 1994 where both China and Taiwan sent their representatives, I guess (my humble guess...) that China's government wasn't too particular with that. Oh well, I could be wrong. But who knows?!

My concern now is the 2008 Beijing Olympics. What's goin to happen? Will Taiwan boycott the Olympiad? Haaayy... politics!

[Musique]

Originally posted by Lara_D
So Miss Russia is arrving on Wednesday, Puerto Rican time. So that will be on the wee hours of the morning here on a Thursday. Now I understand why they haven't updated both the Miss U and Press site- they're waiting for Miss Russia. Ok lang, she hasn't missed that much.


Ang taray naman ni Miss Russia, hinihintay pa siya. Oh well, sana she wouldn't feel left out pag dating niya. At sana worth it naman na humabol pa siya.

Ang tagal naman ng headshots. Gusto ko nang makita silang lahat at hindi lang puro mga press favourites.


:bow:

[Lara_D]

It's not in being mataray, she had Visa problems. And it's a very good thing Miss Universe did that because it shows that they really value every single delegate. It would be improper if she was left out. And if they released the official delegate shots without her, then she would not have a fair advantage for the Miss Photogenic award.


Originally posted by Musique



Ang taray naman ni Miss Russia, hinihintay pa siya. Oh well, sana she wouldn't feel left out pag dating niya. At sana worth it naman na humabol pa siya.

Ang tagal naman ng headshots. Gusto ko nang makita silang lahat at hindi lang puro mga press favourites.


:bow:

[Lara_D]

An article about Miss Jamaica, it seems she was given what her island has to offer.

Robing the Queen

If Sanya Hughes' passion is retail therapy, then her wardrobe to Puerto Rico should allow her the perfect opportunity to indulge. It is perhaps the most extensive wardrobe ever, for any beauty queen leaving Jamaica. Sponsors, family, friends and well-wishers were not only thrilled last week Wednesday evening at the Penthouse roof at Pulse's 38A abode to wish the reigning Miss Jamaica Universe, Sanya Hughes, bon voyage, but were satisfied that her wardrobe affords her the ability to be totally confident at all of her many engagements. Local fashion houses, have certainly given the 19 year-old their own vote of confidence by providing her with the best of their collection for her three-week stay in Puerto Rico. Hughes' ensemble includes outfits for casual days, and nights, cocktail parties, dinners and formal events.

Sanya modelled her well-fitting, beautifully co-ordinated pieces well. Pieces which she'll wear alongside those of the 80 delegates as she travels through Puerto Rico, attending the national gift auction, the national costume shows as well as the preliminary competition.

The evening's show zipped several times, as the Ocho Rios-based team of Carl Williams and Mark McDermott from Uzuri showed their super sharp scissors. Sanya wore two of their form-fitting gowns. Gowns which sat perfectly still on the queen ó cut to enhance an already perfect body, the eveningís lights adding the final seams as they bounced off the lurex. When Hughes made her final entrance in a spectacular national costume, dubbed Ocho Rios Fiesta which depicts Jamaica's first inhabitants, the Taino Indians, it was to much applause. The costume was made from burlap, with a combination of jippi-jappa straw, madras bandana and raffia combined with sequins, beads, rhinestones, healing rocks and other decorative details.

The creation is said to reflect the melting pot of Jamaica's motto "Out of many one people". The tall plumes, bowing gracefully, atop her head was her final exit from the shores of Jamaica -- at least for now.

Sanya's trunk also includes designs from local designers Asanti Collection, Siim, and Roger Gary; and from local boutiques including Ammars, Lees, Max Brown, Eurowear, Outre, Profile and Just In Boutiques. In New York Sanya picked up several pieces from Barani, some of which were modelled Wednesday night. Jewellery is provided by The Royal Shop and Gem Palace. Beachcombers is also in the mix. Sanya's feet will be heeled by Heart and Sole.

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/AllWoman/images/20020512T150000-0500_25476_OBS_ROBING_THE_QUEEN_3.jpghttp://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/AllWoman/images/20020512T150000-0500_25476_OBS_ROBING_THE_QUEEN_2.jpghttp://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/AllWoman/images/20020512T150000-0500_25476_OBS_ROBING_THE_QUEEN_1.jpg

[Lara_D]

Well they should be less of a bully from now on. They don't want the 2008 Olympics to be a total flop. hehehe Remember back in 1980 when USSR hosted the Olympics, a lot of countries, boycott the event with the US as being the most vocal among the countries who made the boycott.


Originally posted by baby_boi
Yeah, China is really aggressive! That's why a lot of countries observed the said policy. Regarding Miss World 1994 where both China and Taiwan sent their representatives, I guess (my humble guess...) that China's government wasn't too particular with that. Oh well, I could be wrong. But who knows?!

My concern now is the 2008 Beijing Olympics. What's goin to happen? Will Taiwan boycott the Olympiad? Haaayy... politics!

[augustus_caesar]

Originally posted by baby_boi

Si Zorah na din ang may sabi na Miss Universe is a political pageant! So MUO might give China a chance of entering the Top Ten this year para naman bumalik sila sa pag compete next year! And remember those countries who join for the first time are usually making waves in MU. Silvia Lakatosova did it for Slovak Republic in MU 1994. And so did Mpule Kwelagobe in winning Miss Universe 1999 pa.

Don't shun the saying that it ain't over till the fat lady sings! Every delegate has a chance! Peace!


Question guys, di ba sumali din ang Indonesia sa 1996 Miss Universe? Correct me if I'm wrong. The name of the candidate who represented Miss Indonesia is Alya Rohali. Nagkaroon yata ng issue ito sa Indonesia nang malaman nila na sumali sa Miss Universe si Alya Rohali because na bawal sa kanilang religion which is Islam. Indonesia joins Miss Universe for the first time in 1996. Bakit di napili ang Indonesia sa 10 finalist ng Miss Universe 1996 since na first time itong sumali?

:)

[Lara_D]

It wasn't the first time Indonesia joined Miss Universe. They also sent a delegate back in 1995, and before that during the 80's or 70's they would also send a delegate. Medyo hypocrite and Indonesian government eh, medyo magulo sila. A lot of Muslim countries send delegates in Miss Universe. From what I've heard, back in 1996 kakasuhan ata si Miss Indonesia back then ng government niya or she was told she could join but she should join the swimsuit competition. Sobrang irony, that a lot of Miss Universe winners would always go to Indonesia during the Miss Indonesia competition, but they could not send the winner to Miss Universe. Basta the Indonesian government are still stuck in a time warp.


Originally posted by augustus_caesar



Question guys, di ba sumali din ang Indonesia sa 1996 Miss Universe? Correct me if I'm wrong. The name of the candidate who represented Miss Indonesia is Alya Rohali. Nagkaroon yata ng issue ito sa Indonesia nang malaman nila na sumali sa Miss Universe si Alya Rohali because na bawal sa kanilang religion which is Islam. Indonesia joins Miss Universe for the first time in 1996. Bakit di napili ang Indonesia sa 10 finalist ng Miss Universe 1996 since na first time itong sumali?

:)

[Musique]

Yahoo! Miss Portugal has finally been given some attention

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_p_portugal.jpg


:bow: Musique

[Musique]

Another stunning delegate!!!

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_p_albania.jpg


:bow:

[Lara_D]

FRESH OF THE PRESS
The first picture of Karen in her Blupoint swim
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020515/p_miss.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020515/gala.jpg
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Just like Lara and Celina's picture together last year, it's now Denise and Isis' turn.
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020515/miss_port.jpg

[Lara_D]

Denise
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020515denise1_wl.jpg
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020515anda_wl.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020515/denise.jpg

It's rehearsal time once again with "infamous" choreographer Sctoo GROSSman. hehehe
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I just don't know what the heck is this, just don't mind the ugly guy. hehehe Look at the girls.
http://www.primerahora.com/humor/fotos/144_santini.jpg

[cathybee]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Ah ok. I guess so, yeah I'll take your word for it since your course is related to that. I guess why a lot of countries see the One China policy is because China is bully- a big country kasi eh and Communist pa. But I don't get it why they got away with it back in 1994 in Miss World when China and Taiwan sent a delegate.



Im not familiar with how they got away with it but if they have rephrased Taiwan in such a way that it seemed to be an autonomous province like Hong Kong, they could get away with it. Case in point is in the Olympics, Hong Kong is also represented in the Olympics but they are not announced as the country of Hong Kong or something to that effect but more of an autonomous province of China.

Im kinda poor in history but up to this date, the people of Taiwan are still divided with their beliefs of the right to be independent or the right to be absorbed again by China. As far as I remember, the first ever Taiwanese govt was held by the retreated defeated nationalist army troops during the civil war so technically, they are Chinese citizens but they have exile themselves to a territory of China wherein they establish their own government and announced themselves as a country. So there, that is one reason that the countries don't want to recognize Taiwan as a country. Well...of course, the political colorings might come in too.

Anyhus...back to the pageant...di pa rin nagbago ang pose ni karen :glee: pero pag tinabi mo pala sya kay colombia dyan sa pix (like the swimsuit pix posted), may laban sya kay ms.colombia :Beam: imo.

[Zack]

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