The Beauty Pageants Thread [Archive] - Page 17

Apostle

May 20, 2002, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Don't take those voting and ranking "games" by Global Beauties so seriously... After all, it's only done for the glory of fun... It has no bearing whatsoever on the chances or performances of the delegates...

...we should focus our attention more on the upcoming Presentation Show on Friday, May 24. This is the main determining factor on a specific delegate's chances of make it to the Top 10 or not... this is something definitely worth looking forward to...

Good luck KAREN! :)

Easy lang tayo! GlobalBeauties.com is not even connected in any way with the Miss Universe Organization! So what if they never put Karen on their list? Miriam Quiambao was on nobody's list until Presentation Night either. Karen has what it takes to potentially make it. And we should not depend on pageant fan sites to gauge how good Karen will fare. It all depends on how she conquers the Presentation Show and our prayers of course!

Karen, you won't be able to read this, but I believe in you so much! You were the only candidate I was rooting for in Binibini because you simply have it :)! Ano ba ang itsura ng gown mo? Nakaka-intriga naman!

JENSIE_G

May 20, 2002, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by Apostle

Easy lang tayo! GlobalBeauties.com is not even connected in any way with the Miss Universe Organization! So what if they never put Karen on their list? Miriam Quiambao was on nobody's list until Presentation Night either. Karen has what it takes to potentially make it. And we should not depend on pageant fan sites to gauge how good Karen will fare. It all depends on how she conquers the Presentation Show and our prayers of course!

Karen, you won't be able to read this, but I believe in you so much! You were the only candidate I was rooting for in Binibini because you simply have it :)! Ano ba ang itsura ng gown mo? Nakaka-intriga naman!

Very well said, Apostle! :)

I couldn't agree more... like what Zorah said, "we have to believe Karen will make it..."

GOOD LUCK KAREN! :)

shnicky

May 20, 2002, 12:37 PM

Hello lang...
Alam niyo pinagdasal ko talaga si Karen kaninang mass. :)
Sana pinakinggan ako ng Diyos. :)

Well... Good luck KAREN!

:)

shnicky

May 20, 2002, 12:42 PM

Hi Jensie_G !
Pareho tayo ng bet para sa Best in National Costume! :)
Sana manalo kahit ano sa lima. :)

GO KAREN! :)

expelliarmus18

May 20, 2002, 01:22 PM

PARADE OF NATIONS PRE-TAPING

http://www.beyondessence.net/Messageboard/MU2002-3.jpg
karen and the girls
http://www.beyondessence.net/Messageboard/Karen14.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 20, 2002, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by shnicky
Hi Jensie_G !
Pareho tayo ng bet para sa Best in National Costume! :)
Sana manalo kahit ano sa lima. :)

GO KAREN! :)

Hi shnicky! :)

Ah ok... hehe! Sana nga may manalo... Let's wait until Wednesday for the results of the National Costume Presentation Show...

GOOD LUCK KAREN! :)

baby_boi

May 20, 2002, 03:16 PM

Miss Portugal, Iva Lamarao!

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_c_Portugal.jpg

Lara_D

May 20, 2002, 05:00 PM

More pictures from the fashion show:

Miss Curacao- she could easily have a spot in the top 10 even with an evening gown like that. It really suits her well!!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso31/missuniverso31_image1.jpg

Lara_D

May 20, 2002, 05:03 PM

Told you Miss Cyprus is a bomb!!!

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso31/missuniverso31_image2.jpg

Lara_D

May 20, 2002, 05:13 PM

Regarding Miss Chile, I think she will have a chance for the top 10 if she wears this gown in the prelims, and not use her Castillian inpsired though very dull evening gown.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso31/missuniverso31_image3.jpg

Lara_D

May 20, 2002, 05:41 PM

Beautiful Neha
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso32/missuniverso32_image1.jpg

Lara_D

May 20, 2002, 05:45 PM

Miss Portugal
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso32/missuniverso32_image2.jpg

Lara_D

May 20, 2002, 05:56 PM

This is freaky, Miss Nicaragua looks like Vina Morales here.

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso32/missuniverso32_image3.jpg

shnicky

May 20, 2002, 07:19 PM

CARNIVAL OF QUEENS

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_c_Philipppines.jpg
Isn't she lovely? GO Karen!
Ganda ng pagkagawa ng Eyeshadow niya no?
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_c_Curacao.jpg
CURACAO "Masyadong maputi ang powder. Tsk Tsk!"
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_c_Colombia.jpg
"Hello there, Colombia!"
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_c_VzlaSpain.jpg
VENEZUELA & SPAIN "OLA!"
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_c_Chile.jpg
CHILE "Hahaha..!"
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2002/images1/u02_c_Russia.jpg
RUSSIA

baby_boi

May 20, 2002, 07:29 PM

Miss Ukraine
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/carnaval9.jpg

Miss Puerto Rico with Ana Rosa Brito, ex-Miss Puerto Rico
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/isisanarosa.jpg

Miss Russia
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/carnaval6.jpg

Misses Antigua/Barbuda, Angola, Germany, Albania and South Africa!
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/carnaval3.jpg

baby_boi

May 20, 2002, 07:52 PM

Another swimsuit group picture at the poolside!
http://www.missesdelmundo.com/Noticias/fotos/ba%F1ador/ba%F1ador%20port%201.jpg

baby_boi

May 20, 2002, 08:40 PM

The very first Miss Universe 2003 delegate has been selected!

http://www.hankooki.com/photo/eimg/200205/e20020519223432301100p.jpg

She's Miss Korea 2002!

~~~
I just find it weird. Miss Korea 2001, Min Kyung Kim didn't get the chance to crown her successor! I wonder who passed on the responsibilities and duties of a Miss Korea to the new winner!

baby_boi

May 20, 2002, 09:10 PM

My top 5 favorite National Costumes!

Philippines - If Zorah's costume bagged the first runner-up award in last year's Best in National Costume competition, I don't see any reason for Karen's costume to be overlooked by the judges this year. Very eye-catching! And definitely the best costume ever worn by a filipina in this pageant!
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/ihl.macdonald/press/nc/images/philippines.jpg
India - I know her costume is a bit recycled already but who could ignore Neha? She knows how to give justice to her costume!
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/ihl.macdonald/press/nc/images/india.jpg
Spain - I don't know.. I have a feeling that this one's goin to land in the top ten Best in National Costume competition.
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/ihl.macdonald/press/nc/images/spain.jpg
Portugal - I like the simplicity of Iva's costume. I also couldn't explain the feeling. I think this one's goin to do well in the Costume Competition.
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/ihl.macdonald/press/nc/images/portugal.jpg
Honduras - I'm not much into carnival-like costumes but Erika's an exception. Very impressive. Actually, hers and Miss Mexico's are of the same footing but the latter does not grow on you.
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/ihl.macdonald/press/nc/images/honduras.jpg

Zack

May 20, 2002, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Miss Philippines, Karen Agustin models for a local fashion designer at a fashion extravaganza featuring the 2002 Miss Universe delegates at the Theatre Tapia in San Juan.

http://www.beyondessence.net/Messageboard/Karen12.jpg

Tamang tama sa kanya yung motif nung fashion show. dalang dala ni karen yung damit. alam niya kung pano magproject.

Zack

May 20, 2002, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Miss Philippines, Karen Agustin shares the stage with Miss USA, Shauntay Hinton at a fashion extravaganza in San Juan, Puerto Rico!

http://www.beyondessence.net/Messageboard/Karen13.jpg

What happened to Miss USA? nakakatakot na talaga sha.

Zack

May 20, 2002, 11:31 PM

Welcome sa mga newcomers sa thread na to. :bounce:

baby_boi

May 20, 2002, 11:35 PM

Hello Zack! Post mo Top Five Best in National Costume bets mo! Sa wednesday na ang National Costume Competition eh!

:dance:

Zack

May 20, 2002, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Hello Zack! Post mo Top Five Best in National Costume bets mo! Sa wednesday na ang National Costume Competition eh!

:dance:

Hi baby_boi !

we have the same top five best in national costumes eh! :D

Lara_D

May 20, 2002, 11:52 PM

She's not the first winner for Miss Universe 2003. Jamaica is, yung 1st runner up ni Miss Jamaica 2002 is Miss Jamaica 2003.

Originally posted by baby_boi
The very first Miss Universe 2003 delegate has been selected!

http://www.hankooki.com/photo/eimg/200205/e20020519223432301100p.jpg

She's Miss Korea 2002!

~~~
I just find it weird. Miss Korea 2001, Min Kyung Kim didn't get the chance to crown her successor! I wonder who passed on the responsibilities and duties of a Miss Korea to the new winner!

baby_boi

May 20, 2002, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by Zack

Hi baby_boi !

we have the same top five best in national costumes eh! :D Aahh.. ok! Heheh... I hope tama ang predictions ko on May 21 (PR time). Wish ko lang...

baby_boi

May 20, 2002, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by Lara_D
She's not the first winner for Miss Universe 2003. Jamaica is, yung 1st runner up ni Miss Jamaica 2002 is Miss Jamaica 2003.
Huh? Didn't get that one. Yung first runner-up ni Sanya ang automatic representative ng Jamaica for MU 2003?

Lara_D

May 21, 2002, 12:04 AM

Yep. i've read that so many times already in the Jamaican newspapers, even before they had the delegates for Miss Jamaica 2002. It says in one of the newspapers, they'll be selecting the rep for Miss U 2003 as well, so the Miss Jamaica 2003 has one year to prepare.

Originally posted by baby_boi
Huh? Didn't get that one. Yung first runner-up ni Sanya ang automatic representative ng Jamaica for MU 2003?

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 12:10 AM

Originally posted by Lara_D
Yep. i've read that so many times already in the Jamaican newspapers, even before they had the delegates for Miss Jamaica 2002. It says in one of the newspapers, they'll be selecting the rep for Miss U 2003 as well, so the Miss Jamaica 2003 has one year to prepare.
Oh ok! So Jamaica is really serious in its bid to win their first MU crown! IMHO, one year is too much! Newaiz, do you have a pic of Jamaica's rep for 2003?

Lara_D

May 21, 2002, 12:29 AM

Here is Violet Chang, 1st runner in Miss Jamaica 2002 and Miss Jamaica 2003
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/AllWoman/images/20020331T230000-0500_23438_OBS_VIOLET_IN_RED_1.jpg

here's the article
Pulse to search for the million-dollar perfect girl in Jamaica

Observer Reporter
Monday, July 23, 2001
Pulse Model Agency last week announced that it intends to launch an island-wide search for what it describes as "the perfect girl" whom, it is hoped, will emerge triumphant in the next Miss Universe Pageant to be held in May 2002. And the agency, local franchise-holders for the Miss Universe Pageant since 1989, says it is offering a prize of $1m cash to ensure that a candidate capable of winning the pageant can be found. The prize will be jointly funded by the Big Ten event sponsors.

And in a radical shift in tradition, the Pulse CEO also announced that the selection of the Miss Jamaica Universe 2003 queen will also be selected at the same time as the 2002 winner. The 2003 candidate will then have a year to prepare for the Miss Universe Pageant.

Making the announcement at a power outage-affected cocktail reception last week, Pulse CEO Kingsley Cooper, said that this type of search was done "a few years ago" but has been revived.

"We have revived it because we think it's particularly important for 2002. And this search also extends to 2003 and of course, part of the reason for the search is because we are commited to victory for Jamaica in the next Miss Universe Pageant...," Cooper said.

He also announced that Pulse will conduct a Supermodel of the Caribbean competition next year, under the auspices of the prestigious Ford Model Agency, with which Pulse has been associated for several years. Winners of the competition could be offered modelling contracts by the Ford agency. Pulse has conducted a Supermodel of Jamaica competition since 1989 and Cooper said that this regionwide search could be considered to be an extension of that programme.

Under the licence granted by Ford, Pulse can conduct model searches in Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, St Lucia, St Vincent, Dominica, The Cayman Islands and Antigua.

The Pulse CEO also announced that his agency has received substantial financial assistance through the European Union for Caribbean Fashion Week, scheduled for November 7 11. Without disclosing a figure, he said that this commitment now meant that the event was approximately 70 per cent underwritten and he added that he hoped that by September he would be in a position to announce that the event was 100-per cent sponsored.

"This is very significant because the Fashion Week has a budget of just under US$1m and that is very significant for something like fashion in the Caribbean," Cooper noted, contrasting this with the major scale of the industry in fashion centres like Milan and Paris.

Cooper said that the inaugural Fashion Week would serve "as a catalyst to bring the whole Caribbean region together in this movement of popular fashion culture, an opportunity for marketing Caribbean style and creating a symbol, through the event, of Caribbean style..."

The agency is running a series of monthly television shows, called CFW Monthly, highlighting Caribbean fashion and style, as a precursor to the November event, hosted by Jamaican international model, Lois Samuels.

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 12:31 AM

Thanks for the pic, Lara! So Miss Korea 2002 is not the very first MU delegate selected after all!

Musique

May 21, 2002, 12:38 AM

My bets for Best in National Costume:

Philippines
Honduras
Spain
Aruba
Switzerland

:bow:

cathybee

May 21, 2002, 01:06 AM

mataas talaga expectation ko...di ko akalaing maraming magsusuot ng lame na clothes for their national costume?!? ganun ba kawalang culture *** country ng mga iyon na di kaya idepict ng national costume nila *** soul ng country na iyon?!? hmpf...o wala lang talagang balak manalo *** mga yan at pumunta lang dyan for the joy ride....

dapat...etong national costume, isama yan sa scoring ng kanilang chance to win kase binabale wala lang ng iba dyan eh...parang feel nila na they're just doing a favor by wearing a costume...e take note, they are ambassadors...they are the p.r. of their countries...and i think the national costume is one way to market your country...to get to know your country...tapos, you are just gonna ignore its importance! :rolleyes: e d parang nawala na rin *** significance ng pagiging rep ng country mo!

suplad0

May 21, 2002, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Miss Philippines, Karen Agustin models for a local fashion designer at a fashion extravaganza featuring the 2002 Miss Universe delegates at the Theatre Tapia in San Juan.

http://www.beyondessence.net/Messageboard/Karen12.jpg

iyan si karen... ang gagaling ng mga pose niya lahat ng picture niya nakakabilib, mukhang na training siya ng maganda.

GO KAREN

suplad0

May 21, 2002, 01:14 AM

Lara_D

May 21, 2002, 01:16 AM

Can you site some examples kung sinong mga countries ang lame ang costumes, in your opinion...

Originally posted by cathybee
mataas talaga expectation ko...di ko akalaing maraming magsusuot ng lame na clothes for their national costume?!? ganun ba kawalang culture *** country ng mga iyon na di kaya idepict ng national costume nila *** soul ng country na iyon?!? hmpf...o wala lang talagang balak manalo *** mga yan at pumunta lang dyan for the joy ride....

dapat...etong national costume, isama yan sa scoring ng kanilang chance to win kase binabale wala lang ng iba dyan eh...parang feel nila na they're just doing a favor by wearing a costume...e take note, they are ambassadors...they are the p.r. of their countries...and i think the national costume is one way to market your country...to get to know your country...tapos, you are just gonna ignore its importance! :rolleyes: e d parang nawala na rin *** significance ng pagiging rep ng country mo!

cathybee

May 21, 2002, 01:26 AM

okei...alam kong malaki talaga ang effect ng sept 11 di lang sa us all over the world...pero di ko maintindihan...why o why..magaala fireman costume sya...kase i think i see a shirt and jeans and fireman hat lang...feel ko kase...parang eto *** tipong parang di pinaghandaan at nagpull out ka lang ng mga clothes from your closet just to put on a costume...sorry ha...pero talagang ganun feel ko...alam kong di naman impt ang extravagance and stuff...pero the thing is creativity and substance...and i really can't see why they have to be political about it instead of being artistic about it...can't they give us a break? :(

tapos merong iba naman i think gown lang *** suot nila for their national costume e i dont really see any thing that has to do with culture with the gowns that they wore....

Im also disappointed with china's costume...centuries of history and they still settle for the chiong sam outfit which is already too worn out e iba ibang dynasty iba ibang outfits ang mga tao dun (korea's national costume is patterned after the costume during tang dynasty of china...btw)

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 01:34 AM

Originally posted by cathybee
okei...alam kong malaki talaga ang effect ng sept 11 di lang sa us all over the world...pero di ko maintindihan...why o why..magaala fireman costume sya...kase i think i see a shirt and jeans and fireman hat lang...feel ko kase...parang eto *** tipong parang di pinaghandaan at nagpull out ka lang ng mga clothes from your closet just to put on a costume...sorry ha...pero talagang ganun feel ko...alam kong di naman impt ang extravagance and stuff...pero the thing is creativity and substance...and i really can't see why they have to be political about it instead of being artistic about it...can't they give us a break? :( I agree.. Guess US is not over it yet! Or it could be that they want sympathy from pageant fans..

tapos merong iba naman i think gown lang *** suot nila for their national costume e i dont really see any thing that has to do with culture with the gowns that they wore.... Are you talking about Miss Greece, Lena Paparrigopoulou? She wore her so-called National Costume at a fundraising campaign.

Im also disappointed with china's costume...centuries of history and they still settle for the chiong sam outfit which is already too worn out e iba ibang dynasty iba ibang outfits ang mga tao dun (korea's national costume is patterned after the costume during tang dynasty of china...btw) Actually, China's costume is forgivable since this is their first time to join MU. I didn't know Min Kyung Kim's hanbok was patterned after the tang dynasty's clothing. Thanx for another info!

cathybee

May 21, 2002, 01:59 AM

It has something to do with history :) kase during tang dynasty...i think... start na may nagmigrate na mga chinese to korea...kaya there are certain cultures ng korea na nagrereflect from chinese culture...

actually parang japan din...kaya nga may mga words sa japanese na naiintindihan ng chinese kase parehong sulat at parehong meaning, iba lang nga ang bigkas :wink:

expelliarmus18

May 21, 2002, 02:19 AM

anyone watched unang hirit earlier? they had beauty queens ... even interviewed chat silayan.. and i must say she is so lovely pa **.

also, miriam interviewed zora and joanna penalosa (sp). kakatuwa si zora kasi she admits that she idolize miriam di ba, and lagi syang nakatingin pa din kay miriam. they are all lovely. zora is beautiful pala if less make up ...

un lang :D

Pattie

May 21, 2002, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by expelliarmus18
anyone watched unang hirit earlier? they had beauty queens ... even interviewed chat silayan.. and i must say she is so lovely pa **.

also, miriam interviewed zora and joanna penalosa (sp). kakatuwa si zora kasi she admits that she idolize miriam di ba, and lagi syang nakatingin pa din kay miriam. they are all lovely. zora is beautiful pala if less make up ...

un lang :D

Sayang lang at wala ang epitome of beauty na si Charlene. Yun lang.

suplad0

May 21, 2002, 03:00 AM

oo nga ang gaganda pa rin nila...

kung puwede pang pa-join si ruffa g. i guess she easily won the crown... at her age tsk tsk tsk sariwang sariwa pa rin siya.

IDOL talaga. very quennie kaya type na type ng mga hari at prinsipe eh

Lara_D

May 21, 2002, 03:31 AM

Yeah sobrang lame ang fireman costume ng USA!!! Forgot about that. Sobra nilang sinesensationalize ang Sept 11. Nakakasuka na.

Originally posted by cathybee
okei...alam kong malaki talaga ang effect ng sept 11 di lang sa us all over the world...pero di ko maintindihan...why o why..magaala fireman costume sya...kase i think i see a shirt and jeans and fireman hat lang...feel ko kase...parang eto *** tipong parang di pinaghandaan at nagpull out ka lang ng mga clothes from your closet just to put on a costume...sorry ha...pero talagang ganun feel ko...alam kong di naman impt ang extravagance and stuff...pero the thing is creativity and substance...and i really can't see why they have to be political about it instead of being artistic about it...can't they give us a break? :(

tapos merong iba naman i think gown lang *** suot nila for their national costume e i dont really see any thing that has to do with culture with the gowns that they wore....

Im also disappointed with china's costume...centuries of history and they still settle for the chiong sam outfit which is already too worn out e iba ibang dynasty iba ibang outfits ang mga tao dun (korea's national costume is patterned after the costume during tang dynasty of china...btw)

Zack

May 21, 2002, 03:53 AM

From Miss France 2000 Sonia Rolland

http://www.pageant.com/universe00/images/01afrance.jpg

to Miss France 2001 Elodie Gossuin

http://www.pageant.com/universe2001/images/france.jpg

to Miss France 2002 Sylvie Tellier

http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20020292.jpg

Nakakasawa na talaga! :(

Lara_D

May 21, 2002, 04:05 AM

Actually more on nakakasuka na di nakakasawa. hehehe Ang pagkakaiba lang pala sa kanila eh yung tail eh, kay Sonia nakababa, kay Elodie nakataas. i can't figure out kung anong position ng feathers yung kay Sylvie kasi hinahagnin eh. hehehe
I would rather stomach the yellow costumes of the Miss Swedens kasi at least sa kanila maganda at bagay sa kanila - regardless of your ethnic background. Bet natin next year YAN pa rin costume ng Miss France!!! hehehe

Originally posted by Zack
From Miss France 2000 Sonia Rolland

http://www.pageant.com/universe00/images/01afrance.jpg

to Miss France 2001 Elodie Gossuin

http://www.pageant.com/universe2001/images/france.jpg

to Miss France 2002 Sylvie Tellier

http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20020292.jpg

Nakakasawa na talaga! :(

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 04:08 AM

So far, there are already 3 delegates for Miss Universe 2003...

JAMAICA- Violet Chang, 26 years old
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/AllWoman/images/20020331T230000-0500_23438_OBS_VIOLET_IN_RED_1.jpg http://www.youthlinkjamaica.com/images/mar26/missuniverse.jpg

CZECH REPUBLIC- Katerina Smrzova, 21 years old
http://www.missczech.com/2002/finale/P4067004.jpg http://www.missczech.com/2002/sympatie/12portret.jpg
http://www.missczech.com/2002/sympatie/12postava.jpg

KOREA- I dunno her name and age yet...
http://www.hankooki.com/photo/eimg/200205/e20020519223432301100p.jpg

baby_boi: Thanks for posting Miss Korea 2002's pic! :)

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 04:11 AM

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 04:15 AM

Originally posted by suplad0

is she related to ms. tina turner?

How were you able to say that? because of the hair? That's only a wig... Shauntay has short hair, remember? And no, she is not related to Tina Turner in any way...

Lara_D

May 21, 2002, 04:18 AM

http://www.hankooki.com/photo/eimg/200205/e20020519223432301100p.jpg

Let's give this girl one year, kung di pa nag-improve ito eh ewan ko na. hehehe gulat ako sa Miss Korea this year, laki ng naimprove niya.

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by Lara_D
http://www.hankooki.com/photo/eimg/200205/e20020519223432301100p.jpg

Let's give this girl one year, kung di pa nag-improve ito eh ewan ko na. hehehe gulat ako sa Miss Korea this year, laki ng naimprove niya.

Yeah, maaga talaga ang Korea mag-select ng delegate for Miss Universe... how ironic... the last time they made it was in 1988 pa...

Yeah, let's give Nana a chance... 1 year to prepare siya! :)

Zack

May 21, 2002, 04:35 AM

Originally posted by Lara_D
Actually more on nakakasuka na di nakakasawa. hehehe Ang pagkakaiba lang pala sa kanila eh yung tail eh, kay Sonia nakababa, kay Elodie nakataas. i can't figure out kung anong position ng feathers yung kay Sylvie kasi hinahagnin eh. hehehe
I would rather stomach the yellow costumes of the Miss Swedens kasi at least sa kanila maganda at bagay sa kanila - regardless of your ethnic background. Bet natin next year YAN pa rin costume ng Miss France!!! hehehe

Yung kay Sylvie mejo nasa left side niya yung tail, baka next
year same dress pero nasa right side naman yung tail. :D

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 04:36 AM

I was expecting Miss China to wear something na mas engrande... I really wanna see those huge headresses and kimono-like gowns that Chinese women wear pag weddings, Chinese New Year, or other festivals... (Check out RPN9's Chinese movies every Sunday morning)

Ling Zhuo's cheongsam is just too plain eh... pero yeah, maganda nga siya... :)

She should have accessorized more... it's just too plain, she reminds me of those First Class flight stewardesses of Air China or China Airlines though...
http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20020279.jpg

cathybee

May 21, 2002, 04:42 AM

Eto naman choices ko for top 5 best costumes...mahirap pumili eh...kaya tiningnan ko na lang kung sino ang magaling magcarry....

Philippines
Spain
Puerto Rico
Curacao
Dominican Republic

:D sana naman may pumasok kahit isa dyan hehehe....

Lara_D

May 21, 2002, 04:43 AM

http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20020279.jpg

Iba ang pagka-singkit niya. Compared to the eyes of the Misses Hong Kongs and Taiwans, makikita mo mga mata nila. hehehe

cathybee

May 21, 2002, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
I was expecting Miss China to wear something na mas engrande... I really wanna see those huge headresses and kimono-like gowns that Chinese women wear pag weddings, Chinese New Year, or other festivals... (Check out RPN9's Chinese movies every Sunday morning)

yup yup...im expecting something more din...kaya nga i was so disappointed to see her fit into this never ending cheong sam...kase naman, gasgas na talaga yang outfit na yan...I would very much like to see Miss China in an emperor outfit naman siguro o kaya *** outfit ng mga chinese classic literatures o kaya...hmm....dami pang pwedeng isuot eh! basta wag lang cheong sam...utang na loob! :glee:

cathybee

May 21, 2002, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by Lara_D
Iba ang pagka-singkit niya. Compared to the eyes of the Hong Kongs and Taiwans, makikita mo mga mata nila. hehehe

definitely hindi sya taga Southern China kase ang puti puti nya at ang singkit nya! :p

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 04:46 AM

Zack, all of these cabaret costumes were designed by world-renowned French designer Pierre Cardin... which is why I think Madame Fontanay (national director of the Miss France pageant) just won't let go of it...

http://www.pageant.com/universe00/images/01afrance.jpghttp://www.pageant.com/universe2001/images/france.jpghttp://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20020292.jpg

Pero nakakasawa at nakakasuka na nga... French culture is rich naman eh... I'm sure there a lot more costumes that can clearly showcase the wealth of French culture...

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by cathybee

yup yup...im expecting something more din...kaya nga i was so disappointed to see her fit into this never ending cheong sam...kase naman, gasgas na talaga yang outfit na yan...I would very much like to see Miss China in an emperor outfit naman siguro o kaya *** outfit ng mga chinese classic literatures o kaya...hmm....dami pang pwedeng isuot eh! basta wag lang cheong sam...utang na loob! :glee:

Yeah, ni hindi man lang niya binaba hair niya or nagsuot ng big, dangling earrings to add spice... very plain... and yeah... she looks different from Singaporean, Malaysian, Taiwanese and Hong Kongese people... talagang taga-northern China siya sigurado...

Next year, sana Miss China would wear any of the ff. costumes...

http://www.heritageeast.com/costumes/images/mingqueen2.jpg http://www.rnw.nl/culture/assets/images/Marcel_vd_Vlugt01.jpg http://www.heritageeast.com/costumes/images/qing2.jpg
http://www.heritageeast.com/costumes/images/tang3.jpg http://www.heritageeast.com/costumes/images/tangdress2.jpg

Lara_D

May 21, 2002, 05:02 AM

Ok now let's just leave the national costumes for a while. Could you see Miss Israel's scar on her tummy? Kinda a turn off no? She should definitely wear a one piece on prelims night. Pero bagay naman yung suot niyang bikini sa scar niya eh, parang galing gera talaga. hehehe
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso33/missuniverso33_image1.jpg

shnicky

May 21, 2002, 05:09 AM

Hindi ko rin talaga bet you national costume ni CHINA. Wala na ba kasing ibubuga iyung mga designer nila? Parang mas maganda pa yung mga nakikita kong Chinese inspired dress sa Divisoria! (charing!) :p

And the worst of all, Ms Uruguay. Sa make-up pa lang, ewan ko na. At hello????!!!!! Mas maganda pa ata yung mga nakikitang kong National Costume ng mga bakla dito sa Philippines eh. At tignan mo naman halos makita na yung "prukaka" niya. I cant help it! :D

Zack

May 21, 2002, 05:10 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Zack, all of these cabaret costumes were designed by world-renowned French designer Pierre Cardin... which is why I think Madame Fontanay (national director of the Miss France pageant) just won't let go of it...

http://www.pageant.com/universe00/images/01afrance.jpghttp://www.pageant.com/universe2001/images/france.jpghttp://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20020292.jpg

Pero nakakasawa at nakakasuka na nga... French culture is rich naman eh... I'm sure there a lot more costumes that can clearly showcase the wealth of French culture...

I agree. France has a rich culture. Kahit na those national costumes were made by Pierre Cardin, He could have made different national costumes. hindi yung paulit ulit na lang. oh well. . . .

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by expelliarmus18

also, miriam interviewed zora and joanna penalosa (sp). kakatuwa si zora kasi she admits that she idolize miriam di ba, and lagi syang nakatingin pa din kay miriam. they are all lovely. zora is beautiful pala if less make up ...

un lang :D

In addition to this, I just wanna share na I asked Zorah before kung kanino siya mas close, kung kay Miriam ba or Nina Ricci... She said, kay Nina Ricci daw... hehe! :)

Zorah's pretty din pag walang make-up and nakakababa hair niya... very exotic... :)

Lara_D

May 21, 2002, 05:22 AM

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20020519/i/1021836844.2751463461.jpg

Miss Universe 2002 contestants, Miss Honduras Erika Lizet Ramirez, Miss Guatemala Carina Velasquez, Miss Mexico Erika Yadira Cruz Escalante and Miss Colombia Vanessa Mendoza pose on the beach outside of the Inter-Continental San Juan Hotel and Casino during taping for the 2002 Miss Universe competition on May 19, 2002 in Puerto Rico.

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 05:46 AM

I love Miss France 1999 Mareva Galanter's gown...
http://ethnonet.gold.ac.uk/illustrations/ch6illustrations/61MISSUNIVERSE/www.missuniverse.co.tt/bios/gowns/uni99630.jpg

This year, baka magsuot si Sylvie ng mga "gloves" parang yung mga sinuot nila Sonia and Elodie... hehe!

Kahit super weird ang mga designs ng French gowns... very elegant and classy pa rin...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant300/pageant300_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant300/pageant300_image2.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 06:10 AM

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 06:13 AM

Last year's TOP 10 Best National Costumes...

WINNER- KOREA Sa-Lang Kim
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/images/u01_nat_korea.jpg

1st RU- PHILIPPINES Zorayda Ruth Blanco Andam
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/images/u01_nat_phi.jpg

2nd RU- HONDURAS Olenka Miroslava Fuschich
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/images/u01_nat_hon2.jpg

#4 CHILE- Carolina Gamez Gallardo
http://www6.gratisweb.com/missesdelmundoi/chile13.jpg

#5 NICARAGUA- Ligia Cristina Arguello Roa
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2001/images/mugallery/Costume2/costnicaragua.jpg

#6 PERU- Viviana Rivas Plata Atita
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2001/images/mugallery/Costume2/costperu.jpg

#7 INDIA- Celina Jaitley
http://www.terra.com.mx/galeria_de_fotos/images/42/082752.jpg

#8 TURKEY- Sedef Avci
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2001/images/mugallery/Costume2/costturkey.jpg

#9 PUERTO RICO- Denise M. Quiñones August
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2001/images/mugallery/Costume2/costpuertorico.jpg

#10 URUGUAY- Carla Piaggio
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/universe/2001/images/mugallery/Costume2/costuruguay.jpg

cathybee

May 21, 2002, 06:21 AM

Hindi nga ako makapaniwala na yan lang ang maibubuga ng France..kase di ba paris is the fashion capital of the world...or if not the foremost fashion capital e di one of the top 3 fashion capitals along with milan at new york! tapos ...yan lang ang maibubuga nila sa national costume?!? :rolleyes:

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 06:27 AM

Another shot of Miss Spain Vania Millan in her national costume...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant300/pageant300_image3.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 07:14 AM

MISS UNIVERSE 1993 MEMORIES

Exactly 9 years ago today, seventeen-year old Dayanara Torres Delgado of Toa Alta, PUERTO RICO was crowned Miss Universe 1993 at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, Mexico... She beat 78 other beauties all over the universe to win the coveted crown.

MAY 20, 1993... The moment of truth for this Puerto Rican lass...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant301/pageant301_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant301/pageant301_image3.jpg

Yari moments after winning the crown. She is shown with her 1st runner-up Paula Andrea Betancourt of Colombia...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant301/pageant301_image2.jpg

BONUS SHOT... :)

Miss Toa Alta Dayanara Torres Delgado moments after winning the Miss Puerto Rico 1993 crown...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant302/pageant302_image1.jpg

Lenny

May 21, 2002, 07:34 AM

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 07:39 AM

One of Yari's official shots as Miss Universe 1993...

http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/Uni1993.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 07:49 AM

For weaver... :)

Here's a rare shot of Diana Nogueira Gonzales competing in the Miss España 1999 pageant... She never made it to the Top 3 of this pageant... she was only a finalist... but she was fated to represent Spain in Miss Universe 1999, where she won Best In Swimsuit and Evening Gown, and even placed 3rd over-all to Botswana's Mpule Kwelagobe....
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant302/pageant302_image2.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 08:28 AM

For baby_boi...

Mareva Georges... the captivating babe from Tahiti who won the Miss France 1990 crown, which brought her to Miss World 1991 and Miss Universe 1991... she made it to the Top 10 of both pageants...

http://www.tahiti-blackpearls.com/images/buyers/mareva.jpg http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/world/images/w91_fra.jpg

Apostle

May 21, 2002, 08:35 AM

Hi there JENSIE and Lara!

Can you please post pictures of all the Semi-finalists of Miss Universe 1996? Especially Miss Peru who is a deadringer for Margie Moran!

I swear by this batch of beauties! They are all so beautiful!

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 08:43 AM

For Lara_D...

The last German to make it in Miss Universe... Andrea Stelzer of Bayern... she was initially Miss South Africa 1985... but since South Africa was scrapped off from Miss Universe due to the rising apartheid in its land, Andrea wasn't able to compete back then... she then went to her "2nd" country Germany and tried out for the Miss Deutschland 1989 pageant... she won it and eventually represented Germany in Miss Universe 1989... she was a semi-finalist in that pageant held in Cancun, Mexico...

Kwentong Natascha Borger ba? hehe! :)

http://www.cleo.co.za/images/andrea_home.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 08:50 AM

For Musique...

Portugal's 1st ever special award recipient in Miss Universe... Marissa Ferreira won the Congeniality Award during Miss Universe 1999...

http://ethnonet.gold.ac.uk/illustrations/ch6illustrations/61MISSUNIVERSE/www.missuniverse.co.tt/bios/swimsuits/uni99464.jpghttp://ethnonet.gold.ac.uk/illustrations/ch6illustrations/61MISSUNIVERSE/www.missuniverse.co.tt/bios/gowns/uni99662.jpg

chez-o

May 21, 2002, 08:52 AM

Wow! Exciting na talaga ang Miss U! Will wait na lang for the Pre-pageant to comment. Anyway, I found these girls beautiful in their Miss Photogenic portraits:
Bahamas
Cayman Is.
Colombia
Cyprus
El Salavador
Estonia
India
Italy
Jamaica
KEnya
Mexico
Nigeria
and Puerto Rico, looking the most relaxed and confident.

RE National Costumes, Miss USA should have worn a full red jacket instead of a bitin black up to waist jacket only. Nagmukha tuloy walang effort. Tsaka please pigilan na yang French costume na yan ha! :D

Apostle

May 21, 2002, 09:06 AM

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by Zack
From Miss France 2000 Sonia Rolland

http://www.pageant.com/universe00/images/01afrance.jpg

to Miss France 2001 Elodie Gossuin

http://www.pageant.com/universe2001/images/france.jpg

to Miss France 2002 Sylvie Tellier

http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20020292.jpg

Nakakasawa na talaga! :( Guys, give France a break. Why is it such a biggie issue? C'mon, nobody in this thread even commented about the recycled costumes of Korea (hanbok) and India (choli). I believe it would be unfair to just complain about France's costumes when their country is not the only one that recycles. Greece and Netherlands did this in 2000 and 2001. So? If you don't mind.. Let's respect the decision of these countries that stick with their reliable costumes.

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by Apostle
Hi there JENSIE and Lara!

Can you please post pictures of all the Semi-finalists of Miss Universe 1996? Especially Miss Peru who is a deadringer for Margie Moran!

I swear by this batch of beauties! They are all so beautiful!

As of the moment, down yung site na pagkukunan ko ng pics nila eh... I'll check again later and post your requests... :)

Yeah, Natali Sacco is a deadringer for our very own Margie Moran...

Apostle

May 21, 2002, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Guys, give France a break. Why is it such a biggie issue? C'mon, nobody in this thread even commented about the recycled costumes of Korea (hanbok) and India (choli). I believe it would be unfair to just complain about France's costumes when their country is not the only one that recycles. Greece and Netherlands did this in 2000 and 2001. So? If you don't mind.. Let's respect the decision of these countries that stick with their reliable costumes.

I think we're talking about France's national costume this way because we can't see its clear-cut historical value. The Korean and Indian, even Sweden's national costumes tell alot about their heritage, while the French costume does not even give us a clue. If the French girls dressed up as Marie Antoinette or Coco Chanel, then we wouldn't be talking about this.

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 09:45 AM

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 09:48 AM

For Apostle...

The Top 10 semi-finalists of Miss Universe 1996...

http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/96/entry/venezuela.jpghttp://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/96/entry/aruba.jpghttp://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/96/entry/finland.jpghttp://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/96/entry/mexico.jpghttp://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/96/entry/russia.jpg
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/96/entry/usa.jpghttp://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/96/entry/india.jpghttp://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/96/entry/el.jpghttp://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/96/entry/peru.jpghttp://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/96/entry/sweden.jpg

Zack

May 21, 2002, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Guys, give France a break. Why is it such a biggie issue? C'mon, nobody in this thread even commented about the recycled costumes of Korea (hanbok) and India (choli). I believe it would be unfair to just complain about France's costumes when their country is not the only one that recycles. Greece and Netherlands did this in 2000 and 2001. So? If you don't mind.. Let's respect the decision of these countries that stick with their reliable costumes.

It's just because the Choli and the Hanbok are part of the rich cultures of India and Korea. Even the Philippines' baro't saya has something to do with our culture. At least, for all we know, has different cuts, styles, and colors every year. And what i meant in that posting regarding Miss France, was that france has a well-off culture and its all the same color, style and cut that Miss France 2000 - 2002 has been wearing. All but literally recycled. Check out Miss Greece 2000's and Miss Greece 2001's National Costume, Miss Netherland 2000's and Miss Netherland 2001's National Costume. And you'll get my point.

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by Apostle

I think we're talking about France's national costume this way because we can't see its clear-cut historical value. The Korean and Indian, even Sweden's national costumes tell alot about their heritage, while the French costume does not even give us a clue. If the French girls dressed up as Marie Antoinette or Coco Chanel, then we wouldn't be talking about this. There must be a reason for Madame de Fontanay's decision to stick with the cabaret costume. For whatever that may be, there isn't a way for us to know. We're merely spectators and fans that rant and rave about certain things like national costume, too much commercialization, etc.. And in my opinion, we cannot do much about that. We don't always get what we want.

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 11:11 AM

Guys, I'm posting these pics... pampa-relax lang sa ating lahat dito sa thread... :)

Miss France winners 1997-2000

1997- Patricia Spehar
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant303/pageant303_image1.jpg

1998- Sophie Thalmann
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant303/pageant303_image2.jpg

1999- Mareva Galanter (another "Mareva G." from Tahiti...)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant303/pageant303_image3.jpg http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/380000/images/_380641_missfrance300.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant304/pageant304_image1.jpg http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/380000/images/_380641_missfrance150.jpg

2000- Sonia Rolland (a French-Rwandan stunner...)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant304/pageant304_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant304/pageant304_image2.jpg

BONUS PIC:

Miss France Nawahl Benlahl's national costume during Miss International 2001... a unique concept...
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/international/images/gallery8/ncfrance.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 11:15 AM

Remembering Miss Universe 1999...

During Final Dress Rehearsal...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/350000/images/_353154_miss_universe300.jpg

Miss Great Britain Cherie Louise Pisani...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/350000/images/_353154_miss_gb150.jpg

Miss Trinidad & Tobago Nicole Simone Dyer bags her islands 2nd consecutive National Costume Award in Miss Universe...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/350000/images/_353154_miss_trinidad150.jpg

Miss Universe Wendy Fitzwilliam rehearses...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/350000/images/_353154_wendy150.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 11:26 AM

MISS UNIVERSE 1999 MEMORIES

The first ever Arab to win Miss Israel...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/290000/images/_294051_miss300.jpg http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/290000/images/_294051_miss150.jpg

21-year old Rana Raslan has made history by being the 1st ever Arab named Miss Israel. She represented her country in Miss Universe 1999.

expelliarmus18

May 21, 2002, 11:58 AM

i guess ZACK just want to stress that france has had the same national costume (if you can say that it is a national costume) for the nth time ... and it's a message a board so get a grip! you dont hear us saying anything when u comment about a certain delegate.

loosen up a little, it's just a costume...

Originally posted by baby_boi
There must be a reason for Madame de Fontanay's decision to stick with the cabaret costume. For whatever that may be, there isn't a way for us to know. We're merely spectators and fans that rant and rave about certain things like national costume, too much commercialization, etc.. And in my opinion, we cannot do much about that. We don't always get what we want.

expelliarmus18

May 21, 2002, 12:11 PM

well, obviously kasi nina crowned zora, and they might have had more time talking...unlike miriam and zora, although mejo ok naman am and zora :). i dunno, pero nina kasi is mejo snobbish na sweet na ewan ...

as for zora, kanina lang ako talaga nagandahan sobra sa kanya. nagandahan ako sa kanya before pero not like kanina.. fresh kasi face nya, less makeup and mukhang makulit ... :D

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

In addition to this, I just wanna share na I asked Zorah before kung kanino siya mas close, kung kay Miriam ba or Nina Ricci... She said, kay Nina Ricci daw... hehe! :)

Zorah's pretty din pag walang make-up and nakakababa hair niya... very exotic... :)

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 12:12 PM

Last year's Miss France winner... Elodie Gossuin of Picardie... she was a semi-finalist during Miss Universe 2001... she went on to become Miss Europe 2001 in December last year...

http://www.infirmiers.com/actualite/missfrance1.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by expelliarmus18
well, obviously kasi nina crowned zora, and they might have had more time talking...unlike miriam and zora, although mejo ok naman am and zora :). i dunno, pero nina kasi is mejo snobbish na sweet na ewan ...

as for zora, kanina lang ako talaga nagandahan sobra sa kanya. nagandahan ako sa kanya before pero not like kanina.. fresh kasi face nya, less makeup and mukhang makulit ... :D

Yeah, and aside from that Zorah mentioned she was closer to Nina Ricci coz of Jeff Jeturian daw... I forgot to ask why... I'll ask her as soon as we get to talk to each other... :)

Yeah, you're right with your observation... medyo snobbish nga si Nina Ricci in a way... pero she can get really wild on night outs, I tell you... hehe!

Zorah's a real beauty... lalung-lalung lalo na kung wala or naka-minimal make-up lang... nakaka-mesmerize talaga...

What was Zorah wearing kanina? I wasn't able to watch... I left home early coz I have summer classes eh... fill me in please... :)

expelliarmus18

May 21, 2002, 12:27 PM

well, she wore a white dress, na sleeve less and may ruffles konti, parang pheasant type (dunno if dat is correct, :) )..and simplicity best describes her kanina. miriam on the other hand wore a pink dress, long one with a tiara, kasi motiff (?) was about beauty queens. i dunno, miriam can get away with any color, remember when she wore an orange and a red gown last march?my mom even liked zora na ... hehehe

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Yeah, and aside from that Zorah mentioned she was closer to Nina Ricci coz of Jeff Jeturian daw... I forgot to ask why... I'll ask her as soon as we get to talk to each other... :)

Yeah, you're right with your observation... medyo snobbish nga si Nina Ricci in a way... pero she can get really wild on night outs, I tell you... hehe!

Zorah's a real beauty... lalung-lalung lalo na kung wala or naka-minimal make-up lang... nakaka-mesmerize talaga...

What was Zorah wearing kanina? I wasn't able to watch... I left home early coz I have summer classes eh... fill me in please... :)

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by expelliarmus18
well, she wore a white dress, na sleeve less and may ruffles konti, parang pheasant type (dunno if dat is correct, :) )..and simplicity best describes her kanina. miriam on the other hand wore a pink dress, long one with a tiara, kasi motiff (?) was about beauty queens. i dunno, miriam can get away with any color, remember when she wore an orange and a red gown last march?my mom even liked zora na ... hehehe

You mean those funky gypsy tops? hehe! Yun ang uso ngayon eh...

Yeah Miriam wore a red tube gown with a matching orange cape during the Bb. Pilipinas 2002 finale... she never lost her touch... ang ganda pa rin... :)

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 01:28 PM

Remembering Lynnette Cole of Tennessee... Speedo Swimsuit / Fitness Award winner during Miss USA 2000...

Lynnette got a 9.64 for this perfectly-toned body...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant305/pageant305_image1.jpg

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by expelliarmus18

loosen up a little, it's just a costume...
Oh goodness! Why don't you tell this to them? They were the ones RANTING about a certain delegate's costume. And for the record, I never said anything bad about the other delegates' costumes. Because if that's what they could only afford to do for their candidate, then why react in an extravagant manner? No need to bluntly debase a delegate's costume.

I was just asking them to please give these countries a break. Because for them its so biggie an issue that Miss So and So used the same So and So! Duh!!

So now? Who's more deserving of that comment? ha?

Kid, Grow up!!

Laterz! :bungi:

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 01:40 PM

I really love those sexy and funky Roberto Cavalli opening number dresses during Miss Universe 2000... I think they're the BEST!!!

The elegant Miss France Sonia Rolland and the BOOMBOOMBASTIC Miss Canada Kim Yee... hehe! I just love how Kim makes her big boobs patalbog on purpose... hehe! (If you dunno what I mean, please watch the MU2000 tape over and over again... mahahalata niyo din na she's doing it on purpose... Hindi naman masagwa eh... Kakaaliw lang talaga! Just like what Lara_D said, Kim turned the Miss Universe 2000 pageant into Bikini Open! hehehe!)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant305/pageant305_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant305/pageant305_image3.jpg

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
I really love those sexy and funky Roberto Cavalli opening number dresses during Miss Universe 2000... I think they're the BEST!!!

Hi JENSIE!

Who's goin to sponsor the opening number dresses this year?

shnicky

May 21, 2002, 01:50 PM

http://besite.hssites.com/files/missfilipinas.gif
Our own Karen. Nice smile. Paganda siya ng paganda. :)

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi

Hi JENSIE!

Who's goin to sponsor the opening number dresses this year?

Hi baby_boi! :)

Tadashi will be providing this year's opening number dresses...

http://www.tadashi-fashion.com/tadashi-fashion/images/gallery/141-4181_IMG.jpg http://www.tadashi-fashion.com/tadashi-fashion/images/gallery/141-4149_IMG.jpg
http://www.tadashi-fashion.com/tadashi-fashion/images/gallery/141-4134_IMG.jpg http://www.tadashi-fashion.com/tadashi-fashion/images/gallery/142-4242_IMG.jpg

Here's Isis choosing the Tadashi dress she'll wear during the Opening Number on May 29...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso16/missuniverso16_image1.jpg

It means TV viewers will get to see all 75 delegates shouting names of their respective countries while wearing their national costumes... those watching the pageant live at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan naman will be seeing them wearing cutting-edge designs by Tadashi...

JENSIE_G

May 21, 2002, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by shnicky
http://besite.hssites.com/files/missfilipinas.gif
Our own Karen. Nice smile. Paganda siya ng paganda. :)

Hi shnicky! :)

Thanks for posting this pic here... ganda nga ni Karen! :)

power(bubbles)

May 21, 2002, 02:22 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JENSIE_G
For Apostle...

The Top 10 semi-finalists of Miss Universe 1996...

I agree with you Apostle. 1996 has the most beautiful bacth of semi-finalist, and in my opinion even the brightest. Every semi-finalist in 1996 desrves to be in there positions.

greenDestiny

May 21, 2002, 02:37 PM

i already have my top 10 list... i just dont want top release it yet... quite a hasty selection i made...

weaver

May 21, 2002, 02:59 PM

BABY_BOI yung request ko ni deadma mo :)

sino yung nasa pic/avatar mo? saka pwede ba humingi mas malaking version? thanks

my favorites for the top ten, in no particular order

colombia
venezuela
india
germany
ukraine
jamaica
portugal
russia
puerto rico
south africa

these girls rock!

spikesten55

May 21, 2002, 04:42 PM

Just wanna Know who made Miriam's gown in Miss U.?

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by weaver
BABY_BOI yung request ko ni deadma mo :)

sino yung nasa pic/avatar mo? saka pwede ba humingi mas malaking version? thanks
Hey weaver! I don't know the guy eh.. Just got this from some Yahoo groups. Titingnan ko kung may mas malaking file ng pic. Hahanapin ko pa kung saang groups yun.

Newaiz, yeah.. they really rock! They're the favorites!

Laterz!

:dance:

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by spikesten55
Just wanna Know who made Miriam's gown in Miss U.? I believe they got the gown from The House of Halston.

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 05:08 PM

Another swimsuit group photo at the poolside.

http://besite.hssites.com/files/swimpics.jpg

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 05:22 PM

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu81.jpghttp://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu80.jpg
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu79.jpghttp://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/denise0519.jpg

Lara_D

May 21, 2002, 05:29 PM

THE SEARCH IS ON FOR MISS NAMIBIA 2002
See who will get to represent the Smile of Africa in Miss Universe 2003 and Miss World 2002.

www.missnamibia.com.na

Lara_D

May 21, 2002, 05:55 PM

Some more pics from the Fashion Show Extravaganza
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso34/missuniverso34_image1.jpg

One of the less hyped delegates- Miss Switzerland
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso34/missuniverso34_image2.jpg

Miss Yugoslavia
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso34/missuniverso34_image3.jpg

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 06:07 PM

Some more photos from the CARNIVAL event

Miss Albania
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/muevent/muevent_image1.jpg

Miss Switzerland
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/muevent/muevent_image2.jpg

Miss Venezuela
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/muevent/muevent_image3.jpg

Miss France
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/muboi/muboi_image3.jpg

Miss South Africa
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/muboi/muboi_image2.jpg

Miss Portugal
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/muboi/muboi_image1.jpg

baby_boi

May 21, 2002, 06:43 PM

Miss Australia
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/boiboi/boiboi_image1.jpg

Miss Egypt
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/boiboi/boiboi_image2.jpg

Miss Germany
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/boiboi/boiboi_image3.jpg

Miss Israel
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/bomboi/bomboi_image1.jpg

Miss Japan
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/bomboi/bomboi_image2.jpg

Miss Spain
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/bomboi/bomboi_image3.jpg

Misses Malaysia, Thailand, and Ukraine
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/SEboi/SEboi_image1.jpg

Misses Jamaica and Northern Marianas
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/SEboi/SEboi_image2.jpg

Miss USA
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/SEboi/SEboi_image3.jpg

xysher

May 22, 2002, 12:02 AM

this year's batch is quiet imressive having watched the miss universe since 1994. of course there are the sentimental favorites and some darkhorses. but for me here are the girls that impressed me a lot based on the photos that i have seen so far and from the news that i have read.

xysher

May 22, 2002, 12:27 AM

my top ten so far in terms of headshots and other pictures i have seen. in no particular order

venezuela -- becuase she is miss venezuela and i think that she is very prepared for the pageant like the previous miss venezuelas.

india -- this girl fascinates me. i just love her face. it is a delight to see her face. there's this glow. and believe me, she has been through a very rigid training way back femina miss india.

colombia -- another lovely face. one of the most beautiful black candidate in years. although it surprises me that she is just 5'8(?). it would have been better if she were taller.

germany -- nice body and also lovely face. she projects well on the camera. but i'm not sure though about her wit. but nevertheless, she is a bomb!

dominican republic -- she is simply lovable. from the pictures that i have seen her and from the news it seems that the press people and the puerto ricans love her. this would work on her advantage.

usa -- she is not that physically appealing but i think that she has a lot to offer. also, the organizers of miss usa and universe are the same. i think that they saw something in shauntay. she has an impressive bio and she is a veteran.

nigeria -- stunning lady from africa. although not many was writen about her but i have this feeling that she would deliver. i hope so.

russia -- i just love those eyes. very soulful and mesmerizing. it was a surprise that russia made it last year but i won't be surprise this year. hope that she knows how to talk.

puerto rico -- it would be a big disapppointment for the host not to be in the top ten. although this is not a must but giving isis credit i think she will make it. she has prepared a lot. i can se her transformation.

south africa -- there is something about this girl that amazes. me.

curacao -- another beautiful black.

other potential ladies:
sweden, turkey, ghana, philippines (she's putting effort on this and hope it pays off)

i think it would be the year of the black ladies. :)

but let us wait and see what will be the reaction of the press and the puerto ricans after the preliminaries coz this would really matter.

what do you think of my assesment? :)

Lara_D

May 22, 2002, 12:29 AM

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso35/missuniverso35_image3.jpg

Lara_D

May 22, 2002, 12:38 AM

xysher,
Very nice top 10, and it seems you have done your research well. hehehe Even I'm having a hard time picking my top ten. But there are some strong delegates you left out like Misses Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Cyprus and Brazil to name a few. though I have to agree with you in picking Nigeria - there's something about this girl. Right now, I could not think of my top 10 because there are so many beautiful girls this year. It's so hard to choose. But I'm hoping Puerto Rico would be out of the top 10 this year. hehehe they had there share last year... hehehe

Zack

May 22, 2002, 12:55 AM

http://www.beyondessence.net/Messageboard/Karen17.jpg

Fiorella Fleitas, Miss Uruguay 2002, and Karen Loren Agustin, Miss Philippines 2002, take a ride on a sail boat outside of the Inter-Continental San Juan Hotel and Casino during a taping for the 2002 Miss Universe competition on Sunday, May 19 in Puerto Rico

Lara_D

May 22, 2002, 01:11 AM

Here the delegates talk:
THE ARPEGGIO CLOSE UP VIDEOS ARE UP AT THE MISS UNIVERSE WEBSITE
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/arpeggio/ph.jpg

chez-o

May 22, 2002, 02:06 AM

xysher: nice top ten! pero gaya nga ng sabi ni Lara, may kalakasan ding taglay sina Ms. Cyaman Islands, Ms. Jamaica, at Miss Cyprus. Miss Ghana is 6 feet tall, so she'll really stand out. Of course, let's hope Karen will get the judges' nod come prelims. Of course, let's leave 2 to 3 slots to "surprise" ladies. If I know, mapupunta yan sa mga "fave" countries (any of the ff.:Israel, South Africa, Canada, Estonia, France, Russia). May mga underrated ding girls like Switzerland, Portugal and exoticas like Dominican Republic and Honduras. This batch is a really exciting and competitive one compared to last year. Although masgusto ko pa rin ang batch '99. Next ang batch '96.

Napansin ko lang na masgumaganda si Neha at Karen A. sa mga pics. I didn't root for Neha during the Femina search but now, talagang ang lupet na niya!!!!!!

Miss Ukraine reminds me of Miss Belgium '94, I dunno why. Sorta innocence that borders on ditsy-ness.....:D

Jensie: Tama ka RE Kim Yee. sobra akong magdoubt kung bat siya na include sa kanyang Top 10 batch. When I saw her in her swimsuit, bumulaga sa akin ang MALAKING sagot. :D BTW, wasn't this the batch of Miss Estonia who also joined Miss Earth? Something Nikomage???? Isa pa yun!!!! Naging Bikini Open talaga ang MU 2000. Ang landi pa nilang maglakad. Hahahahaha.

JENSIE_G

May 22, 2002, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by chez-o

Jensie: Tama ka RE Kim Yee. sobra akong magdoubt kung bat siya na include sa kanyang Top 10 batch. When I saw her in her swimsuit, bumulaga sa akin ang MALAKING sagot. :D BTW, wasn't this the batch of Miss Estonia who also joined Miss Earth? Something Nikomage???? Isa pa yun!!!! Naging Bikini Open talaga ang MU 2000. Ang landi pa nilang maglakad. Hahahahaha.

Evelyn Mikomagi represented Estonia during Miss Universe 2000... Yeah, she joined Miss Earth 2001 last October... Yeah ang lalandi nila maglakad... Bikini Open nga! hehehe! :)

JENSIE_G

May 22, 2002, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by xysher
my top ten so far in terms of headshots and other pictures i have seen. in no particular order

but let us wait and see what will be the reaction of the press and the puerto ricans after the preliminaries coz this would really matter.

what do you think of my assesment? :)

Great assessment... I agree... However just like what you said, let's all wait for the Presentation Show--this is the main determining factor of those who'll make it to the Top 10... Anything could happen... And not all our favorites will make it whether we like it or not... Miss Universe has it's own little way of disappointing millions of fans every year...

Zack

May 22, 2002, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Great assessment... I agree... However just like what you said, let's all wait for the Presentation Show--this is the main determining factor of those who'll make it to the Top 10... Anything could happen... And not all our favorites will make it whether we like it or not... Miss Universe has it's own little way of disappointing millions of fans every year...

I agree with you Jensie, ANYTHING can happen regarding the top ten. Not all our favorites will make it to the cut. Miss Universe pageant has also some surprises every year.

Apostle

May 22, 2002, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by Zack

I agree with you Jensie, ANYTHING can happen regarding the top ten. Not all our favorites will make it to the cut. Miss Universe pageant has also some surprises every year.

Well, we can always hope for the best.

chez-o

May 22, 2002, 07:35 AM

Lara: ok ba magsalita si Karen? ala kasi akong speakers dito sa office, most i could do is lipread their answers.......disappointed ako sa itsura ni Isis...not as fresh as her pic..........masmaganda si Neha.

Musique

May 22, 2002, 08:12 AM

Hello people!!!

I've watched and downloaded 2 Arpeggio Close-Ups in the Miss Universe site (Portugal and Philippines). Iva Lamrao's video was average but there were really questions where she speaks eloquently and not rambling for words. I especially liked her when she was singing her national anthem. I like her smile but I must say that she really reminds me of Evelyn Mikomagi, who is a good beauty pageant delegate and yet not of your typical competitive ladies.

Many are saying that Miss Philippines' video is sponaneous and that she was very articulate. Well, I cannot support this to the extreme but I must say that she has command of the language. She did a good job and I just hope that she would stop saying "um" and "that's it" and not be nervous when judgment comes.

Transcript of Karen's Close-Up video by Musique :

Note: I don't know exactly what the Nat Costume was called. And I'm sure what I wrote is different from the actual thing.

Q: Can you recall the first time you saw the Miss Universe competition?
A: The first time that I .. really watched the competition was in 1994 when Miss Universe was held in the Philippines and ... Sushmita Sen won that contest. That was the first time I watched it. 'Coz it was in the Philippines, you know, it was a popular thing then.

Q: Tell us about your national costume.
A: My national costume was .. designed by Alfredo Barraza and it's absolutely the .. most beautiful dress I've ever seen. Ah .. It's called the Monton de Manila and .. um .. during the Spanish era in the Philippines .. people use this .. um .. really big silk shawl with fringes at the ends and .. a really big skirt. And that's my cost..that's what my costume is going to be, it's hand-painted, the flowers are hand-painted and .. a the little brilliant crystals or gems are also .. um ... were stuck on the shawl by .. by .. by ... hands, I mean I saw it done in three days and it's great. It's beautiful.

Q: What country would you live in?
A: I don't know if I could live anywhere else, I just love the Philippines so much. I've grown up there, I was born there, I think I'm gonna die there. But ... if you ask me what country I would like to visit, I'd like to visit ... Egypt. Although I wouldn't live there. I'd like to visit Egypt because of the ancient history ... in there .. there's so much ... there's so much history there, there so much ... um ... I don't know ... um ... ancient stuff there like pyramids ... I want .. I want to go to the Nile. So I,I,I I've always wanted to do that. I've heard so many stories from my friends going there.

Q: Can you sing a few bars of your national anthem.
A: Okayyyy (laughs) (sings) Bayang Magiliw (puts right hand in left breast) Perlas ng Silanganan, Alab ng Puso, Sa dibdib mo'y buhay. (stop singing) Okay is that fine?

Q: What is the craziest thing that you have done?
A: There was this one time .. that I was able to put my fist in my mouth.

Q: What do you eat for breakfast?
A: Always rice. And .... whatever we have at home, I mean corned beef or hotdog or even chicken. (nods) I always eat rice. Rice during breakfast, um ... lunch and dinner, sometimes even during snacks.

Q: What is your nickname and how did you get it?
A: Dont...everyone just calls me Karen. Some friends, really few friends call me Ka. You know, it's just shortened Karen. That's it.

Q: What is your favorite dessert?
A: Ice cream. Chocolate ice cream. (smiles) or... or... double fudge or something. Anything with ice cream and nuts.. and .. and chocolate and nuts...that's great..great dessert.

[end]

For modem users, if you have trouble viewing the videos in realtime, just download them first using your favourite downloading software and just view them offline. It's much faster plus you get to watch it over and over again.

Here's the URL for the videos:

URL http://www.missuniverse.com/movies/arpeggio/ph.mov

and just change the filename for other countries (ie, pt.mov for Portugal, us.mov for USA)

PS, Wala bang picture ng lahat sila in swimsuits by the pool. Puro putol kasi yung nakikita ko. Wala ba yung kumpleto? And also paki post na rin yun AA pic ni Iva. Thanx.

Wishing all the best for Iva and Karen!!!

Lara_D

May 22, 2002, 08:39 AM

Ako I have a hard time downloading the Arpeggio videos. Well depende sa countries, I'm using Quicktime naman. I viewed Antigua & Barbuda and Cyprus at kumpleto naman sila. But when I downloaded Karen's, Natasha's and Cynthia's videos, wala pang kalahati it stopped downloading na. I tried refreshing it but it just gets stuck kung saan siya natigil magdownload. I dunno how to view it using Real Player. Could somebody help me?

JENSIE_G

May 22, 2002, 08:47 AM

MISS UNIVERSE 1994 MEMORIES

Exactly 8 years ago today, eighteen-year old Sushmita Sen of Delhi, INDIA was crowned her country's 1st ever Miss Universe here in Manila. She beat 76 other beauties from the universe to win the coveted title.

May 21, 1994... The moment of truth for Sushmita...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant306/pageant306_image1.jpg

One of Sushmita's official shots as Miss Universe 1994...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant306/pageant306_image2.jpg

Sushmita posing before the Taj Mahal...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant306/pageant306_image3.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 22, 2002, 09:16 AM

For Musique... :)

Iva Catarina Da Silva Lamarao of Coimbra during the Miss Portugal 2001 pageant... She was a real stunner back during her national pageant...

http://www.monfortur.pt/images/miss.h2.jpg http://www.monfortur.pt/images/miss.h5.jpg

The rest of the delegates vying for the Miss Portugal 2001 crown...
http://www.monfortur.pt/images/miss.h1.jpg http://www.monfortur.pt/images/miss.h3.jpg http://www.monfortur.pt/images/miss.h4.jpg
http://www.monfortur.pt/images/miss.h6.jpg http://www.monfortur.pt/images/miss.h7.jpg http://www.monfortur.pt/images/miss.**.jpg

Zack

May 22, 2002, 09:33 AM

Haay. . . naubos ata ang oras ko sa kapapanuod ng Arpeggio Close ups! nakaktuwa naman si Karen, siya lang ata ang naglagay ng right hand sa dibdib niya when she sang The Lupang Hinirang. :D

JENSIE_G

May 22, 2002, 09:36 AM

Another shot Miss Venezuela Cynthia Lander's national costume.... Doña Ana Teresa Matos de Guzman...

http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/imagenes/galeria/missuniverso/cinthyatt.jpg

cathybee

May 22, 2002, 09:38 AM

seeing karen's interview makes me wanna pray more for her...she stutters so much! I hope she can gain much confidence come judgement day! :) sakit ko rin yan eh...pero once you focus on it, you'll be able to overcome it! Lots of luck to her!

JENSIE_G

May 22, 2002, 09:47 AM

In my opinion, the most exotic Ecuadorean I' ve ever seen in Miss Universe...

Soraya Hogonaga... she represented her country in Mis Universe 1998...

Her official headshot...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant307/pageant307_image1.jpg

Soraya sharing a moment with Miss Panama...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant307/pageant307_image2.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 22, 2002, 09:55 AM

The finale of the Miss Venezuela 2001 pageant...

Ang ganda nila Cynthia and Aura!!!!

Miss Distrito Capital Cynthia Cristina Lander Zamora during the Final Q&A...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/preguntas/libros.jpg http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/preguntas/soyburra.jpg

Miss Tachira Aura Consuelo Zambrano Alejo during the final Q&A...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/preguntas/contar.jpg http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/preguntas/modas.jpg

The moment of truth for 19-year old Cynthia Lander...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/ganadora/alfin.jpg http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/ganadora/esconde.jpg

***Only in Venezuela will we find super duper dropdead gorgeous and stunning women such as these... :)

BaLdoMarO

May 22, 2002, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
The finale of the Miss Venezuela 2001 pageant...

Ang ganda nila Cynthia and Aura!!!!

***Only in Venezuela will we find super duper dropdead gorgeous and stunning women such as these... :)

May I add 'PLASTICY' and 'ARTIFICIAL'
whats the update on the Ms. Universe competition? Its on this month right?

expelliarmus18

May 22, 2002, 10:34 AM

yeah, and fake too ... ;)

re karen's video and her stuttering, we dont know if venezuela or whoever spanish/non-english speaking delegate stutters also ... at least her answers were straight to the point, and she was able to explain the origin of the national costuem, though i dont know if they wear off-shoulder maria clara's before! :D
Originally posted by JENSIE_G
The finale of the Miss Venezuela 2001 pageant...

Ang ganda nila Cynthia and Aura!!!!

Miss Distrito Capital Cynthia Cristina Lander Zamora during the Final Q&A...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/preguntas/libros.jpg http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/preguntas/soyburra.jpg

Miss Tachira Aura Consuelo Zambrano Alejo during the final Q&A...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/preguntas/contar.jpg http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/preguntas/modas.jpg

The moment of truth for 19-year old Cynthia Lander...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/ganadora/alfin.jpg http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/ganadora/esconde.jpg

***Only in Venezuela will we find super duper dropdead gorgeous and stunning women such as these... :)

Lara_D

May 22, 2002, 11:03 AM

Before this day ends... another lovely pic of Sushmita

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/sushmita/sushmita_image1.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 22, 2002, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by BaLdoMarO

whats the update on the Ms. Universe competition? Its on this month right?

Yeah... the LIVE TELECAST is on May 30, 2002, Thursday, 10:30AM via RPN 9...

The replay is also on the same day, 7:00 PM, same channel...

shnicky

May 22, 2002, 05:02 PM

First of all I would like to congratulate Karen on her Interview... The Best ka talaga! :)

New Pictures from the press!

http://www.vocero.com/newsimages/n15382.jpg
http://www.vocero.com/newsimages/p6223.jpg
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu85.jpg
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu86.jpg
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu87.jpg
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu88.jpg

shnicky

May 22, 2002, 05:07 PM

MUKHANG MASAYA SI KAREN SA PUERTO RICO. :)

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu90.jpg
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu83.jpg

shnicky

May 22, 2002, 05:22 PM

New Pictures from the Delegates.

http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/inverninousakaraoke.JPG
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/inverninopuertoricovenezuelacantan.JPG
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/inverninopuertoricovenezuela.JPG
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/inverninoghanakaraoke.JPG
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/inverninobolivia.JPG
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/inverninonicaraguaelsalvador.JPG
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/inverninocolombia.JPG
images/inverninothailandkorea.JPG
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/inverninomalaysiajapan.JPG
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/inverninohonduras.JPG
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/images/inverninonorway.JPG
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/images/inverninokenya.JPG
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/inverninocuracao.JPG

shnicky

May 22, 2002, 05:24 PM

AND OUR OWN KAREN!

http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/inverninofilipinas.JPG

baby_boi

May 22, 2002, 08:43 PM

Miss Venezuela, Cynthia Lander with her mom...

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

Musique

May 22, 2002, 11:08 PM

http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20020590.jpg

:bow:

Zack

May 22, 2002, 11:41 PM

http://beyondessence.homestead.com/files/karen_universe_032B.jpg

Is this the same gown that she will wearing come pre pageant? Is this the same gown that Miriam wore? Oh well. . . . .

Lara_D

May 22, 2002, 11:51 PM

That is not the gown Mirriam wore, because Mirriam's gown was blue. And that is not the gown she's going to wear on prelims night. It's obvious it's not a Barazza creation.

baby_boi

May 23, 2002, 12:16 AM

Say Hola! to Miss Spain, Vania Millan!
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/gown/es.jpg

and Bonjour! to Miss France, Sylvie Tellier!
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/gown/fr.jpg

baby_boi

May 23, 2002, 12:20 AM

Ohayo gozaimasu, Miss Japan Mina Chiba!
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/gown/jp.jpg

and a warm Anniyung Hasheyo to Miss Korea, Min-Kyung Kim
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/gown/kr.jpg

baby_boi

May 23, 2002, 12:24 AM

Sawadee krap from Thailand, Janjira Janchome!
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/gown/th.jpg

Ciao! Its Miss Italy, Anna Rigon!
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/gown/it.jpg

Lara_D

May 23, 2002, 01:36 AM

Question lang to those who have watched the Apperggio videos, what program did you use to view it?

Zack

May 23, 2002, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by Lara_D
Question lang to those who have watched the Apperggio videos, what program did you use to view it?

I used Quicktime Player. ;)

chez-o

May 23, 2002, 01:50 AM

Me too. I also used Quicktime player. PRoblem lang dito sa office I can't hear them 'coz I don't have speakers. Sa bahay naman meron, pero mega bagal ang connection so, di ko rin napapanuod kase nabwebweset lang ako. Pwede ba syang isave or streaming lang talaga siya forever????

Kapapansin ko lang ang ganda pala ni Miss Peru. :D

cathybee

May 23, 2002, 01:53 AM

kuching...sana un na lang *** suot ni karen...coz it really looks good on her! :hmm:

Lara_D

May 23, 2002, 01:58 AM

I use Quicktime as well, but the problem with mine is it doesn't finish downloading the videos.

Originally posted by Zack

I used Quicktime Player. ;)

maniacal

May 23, 2002, 02:13 AM

Thanx for the tip.

Originally posted by Musique
Hello people!!!

I've watched and downloaded 2 Arpeggio Close-Ups in the Miss Universe site (Portugal and Philippines). Iva Lamrao's video was average but there were really questions where she speaks eloquently and not rambling for words. I especially liked her when she was singing her national anthem. I like her smile but I must say that she really reminds me of Evelyn Mikomagi, who is a good beauty pageant delegate and yet not of your typical competitive ladies.

Many are saying that Miss Philippines' video is sponaneous and that she was very articulate. Well, I cannot support this to the extreme but I must say that she has command of the language. She did a good job and I just hope that she would stop saying "um" and "that's it" and not be nervous when judgment comes.

Transcript of Karen's Close-Up video by Musique :

Note: I don't know exactly what the Nat Costume was called. And I'm sure what I wrote is different from the actual thing.

Q: Can you recall the first time you saw the Miss Universe competition?
A: The first time that I .. really watched the competition was in 1994 when Miss Universe was held in the Philippines and ... Sushmita Sen won that contest. That was the first time I watched it. 'Coz it was in the Philippines, you know, it was a popular thing then.

Q: Tell us about your national costume.
A: My national costume was .. designed by Alfredo Barraza and it's absolutely the .. most beautiful dress I've ever seen. Ah .. It's called the Monton de Manila and .. um .. during the Spanish era in the Philippines .. people use this .. um .. really big silk shawl with fringes at the ends and .. a really big skirt. And that's my cost..that's what my costume is going to be, it's hand-painted, the flowers are hand-painted and .. a the little brilliant crystals or gems are also .. um ... were stuck on the shawl by .. by .. by ... hands, I mean I saw it done in three days and it's great. It's beautiful.

Q: What country would you live in?
A: I don't know if I could live anywhere else, I just love the Philippines so much. I've grown up there, I was born there, I think I'm gonna die there. But ... if you ask me what country I would like to visit, I'd like to visit ... Egypt. Although I wouldn't live there. I'd like to visit Egypt because of the ancient history ... in there .. there's so much ... there's so much history there, there so much ... um ... I don't know ... um ... ancient stuff there like pyramids ... I want .. I want to go to the Nile. So I,I,I I've always wanted to do that. I've heard so many stories from my friends going there.

Q: Can you sing a few bars of your national anthem.
A: Okayyyy (laughs) (sings) Bayang Magiliw (puts right hand in left breast) Perlas ng Silanganan, Alab ng Puso, Sa dibdib mo'y buhay. (stop singing) Okay is that fine?

Q: What is the craziest thing that you have done?
A: There was this one time .. that I was able to put my fist in my mouth.

Q: What do you eat for breakfast?
A: Always rice. And .... whatever we have at home, I mean corned beef or hotdog or even chicken. (nods) I always eat rice. Rice during breakfast, um ... lunch and dinner, sometimes even during snacks.

Q: What is your nickname and how did you get it?
A: Dont...everyone just calls me Karen. Some friends, really few friends call me Ka. You know, it's just shortened Karen. That's it.

Q: What is your favorite dessert?
A: Ice cream. Chocolate ice cream. (smiles) or... or... double fudge or something. Anything with ice cream and nuts.. and .. and chocolate and nuts...that's great..great dessert.

[end]

For modem users, if you have trouble viewing the videos in realtime, just download them first using your favourite downloading software and just view them offline. It's much faster plus you get to watch it over and over again.

Here's the URL for the videos:

URL http://www.missuniverse.com/movies/arpeggio/ph.mov

and just change the filename for other countries (ie, pt.mov for Portugal, us.mov for USA)

PS, Wala bang picture ng lahat sila in swimsuits by the pool. Puro putol kasi yung nakikita ko. Wala ba yung kumpleto? And also paki post na rin yun AA pic ni Iva. Thanx.

Wishing all the best for Iva and Karen!!!

Lara_D

May 23, 2002, 03:06 AM

The beauty of Miss Curacao

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/sushmita/sushmita_image2.jpg

Lara_D

May 23, 2002, 03:22 AM

For four years, these Indian girls have worn the same type of costume which is the "Lengha Choli", but not equally the same. The patterns and designs are different.

http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/costume/in.jpg
http://www.ritukumar.com/images/miss_india/celina_1_05.jpg
http://www.ritukumar.com/images/miss_india/lara_7_05.jpg
http://www.ritukumar.com/images/miss_india/gul_2_5.jpg

Even Miss India 1996's costume was a Choli
http://www.pageant.com/universe96/images/gg3350m.jpg

chez-o

May 23, 2002, 04:00 AM

That's right, Lara. The same costume won them the 1984 Best in National Costume award (Juhi Chawla)

baby_boi

May 23, 2002, 04:38 AM

Best in National Costume Winners!

Best in National Costume 2002 - Colombia
http://besite.hssites.com/files/co.jpg

BNC First Runner-Up - Puerto Rico
http://besite.hssites.com/files/pr.jpg

BNC Second Runner-Up - Dominican Republic
http://besite.hssites.com/files/do.jpg

Personally, this is disappointing! Really! :( I don't wanna think of it as another cheating incident by Puerto Rico.. I'm goin to give the National Costume Panel of Judges the benefit of the doubt. But why? oh why? Very disappointing! :mecry:

Zack

May 23, 2002, 04:45 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Best in National Costume Winners!

Best in National Costume 2002 - Colombia
http://besite.hssites.com/files/co.jpg

BNC First Runner-Up - Puerto Rico
http://besite.hssites.com/files/pr.jpg

BNC Second Runner-Up - Dominican Republic
http://besite.hssites.com/files/do.jpg

Personally, this is disappointing! Really! :(

Oh well, I may sound sour graping but are the judges pure latinos / latinas? Well, I like Colombia's National Costume but Puerto Rico's National Costume is just too plain and dull. There are a lot whom i know deserves to be in the top three. We dont know what happened so i'll respect their decision but im still hoping for a fair contest. I'll still be hoping and praying for Karen.

baby_boi

May 23, 2002, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by Zack

Oh well, I may sound sour graping but are the judges pure latinos / latinas? well, we dont know what happened so i'll respect their decision but im still hoping for a fair contest. I'll still be hoping and praying for Karen. Well it seems like it! Look at the winners, they're all latinas.. :( I have nothing against them winning the award HAD the other costumes look awful. But the thing is, I could name at least 5 countries whose costumes are much better in terms of artistry, creativity and stuff. Sigh!

cathybee

May 23, 2002, 04:52 AM

ewan ko kung matutuwa ako o hindi...at least i got the 1st RU and 2nd RU on my list...but then, di ko talaga feel *** costume ni ms. colombia...as in! di naman sa nagbubuhat ng bangko natin pero...i still think Phils. is a really good shoo in for the award!

I dont like Puerto Rico neither pero in fairness, kaya napasok sya sa list...iba talaga dating ng costume nya...love ko talaga costume nya! :)

Pattie

May 23, 2002, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by Zack
http://beyondessence.homestead.com/files/karen_universe_032B.jpg

Is this the same gown that she will wearing come pre pageant? Is this the same gown that Miriam wore? Oh well. . . . .

Thanks Zack for posting this pic. I Like the way she poses in front of the camera. Good choice of gown but i think Lara is right, this is definitely not a Barazza creation and im also hoping for a nicer gown for Karen. :D

baby_boi

May 23, 2002, 05:07 AM

Miss Philippines, Karen Agustin in her National Costume!

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/tipicos12.jpg

baby_boi

May 23, 2002, 05:09 AM

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/tipicos22.jpg
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/tipicos20.jpg
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/tipicos23.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 23, 2002, 05:11 AM

Zack: The creme beaded gown that Karen is wearing is from the House of Halston... parehong-pareho sa gown ni Miriam back in MU99 kaso iba nga lang ang kulay... icy blue yung kay Miriam...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant307/pageant307_image3.jpg

Karen is set to wear an Alfredo Barraza creation for the Presentation Show on May 24... we should watch our for that-- a big surprise daw for everyone... :)

JENSIE_G

May 23, 2002, 05:27 AM

COLOMBIA'S 6th NATIONAL COSTUME AWARD IN MISS UNIVERSE

COLOMBIA has the MOST number of winners in this category...

The name of Vanessa's costume is Asi es Colombia ("This is Colombia"). It was designed by top Colombian couturier Jaime Arango.

Miss Colombia Vanessa Mendoza...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant308/pageant308_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant308/pageant308_image1.jpg

Here are the rest of the National Costume Award winners from Colombia...

1968- Luz Helena Rastepo Gonzales
1985- Sandra Eugenia Borda Caldas
1990- Liseth Mahecha
1991- Maribel Gutierrez Tinocco
1997- Claudia Elena Vasquez
2002- Vanessa Alexandra Mendoza Bustos

Lara_D

May 23, 2002, 05:30 AM

Regarding the National Costume Competition, I'm really disappointed with the outcome, i was expecting Mexico, Honduras, and even us bag that title. But I won't necessarily agree that they were bias, last year naman it was an Asian who won the best in National Costume, walang lutuan last year. And if there was then Denise would have placed in the top 3. At least hindi si Shautay ang nanalo kasi masusuka talaga ako nun. Pati rin naman tayo naging bias din eh, back in 94 pati ako napataas ang kilay ko nun nanalo si Charlene ng Best in National Costume. Hosnetly there were costumes that were more grand than Charlene's.

Lara_D

May 23, 2002, 05:53 AM

http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/02052traje_cm.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020522/p_colombia.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020522/colombia.jpg
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/020522colombia_alg.jpg
http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020522/puertorico.jpg
http://www.endi.com/_fotos/pordentro/isis.jpg

cathybee

May 23, 2002, 06:04 AM

I still think that the costume of Colombia is too stiff...anyways, feel ko kaya natalo ang pinas kase there's something wrong with the coordination of the top and the bottom para bang ang ganda ganda ng dating sa taas pero pag dating sa baba parang wrong choice of colors ba....ang important kase sa gown na tulad nyan..kahit na lackluster *** top...dapat babawi sa baba lalo pa't mas malaki ang proportion ng skirt nya kesa sa top...:hmm: isip ko lang yan a :D

shnicky

May 23, 2002, 06:10 AM

I can't believe this! Grabe! Naloloka ako! Jusko! Ewan ko ba ha. Bakit ganun? Napatayo tuloy ako sa kinauupuan ko! WHY?????
:rolleyes:
Colombia, cge okay na. Pasa na yang costume mo. Puerto Rico? One BIG HELLER! Mas maganda pa nga yung National ni Honduras, Venezuela, and syempre sa atin. Ano ba naman iyan! Grabe... ibang level. Lahat na ng pageant forums na napuntahan ko, cnasabing ngarag ang pagkajudge.
:mad:
Haay... Hindi na ako magugulat kung ang Miss Universe 2002 is ISIS CASALDUC!

Grrr...

:mad:

JENSIE_G

May 23, 2002, 06:15 AM

Here are the judges responsible for this year's DISAPPOINTING National Costume Show results...

Sonia Stege- Miss Puerto Rico '74 and Miss Universe '74 semi-finalist

Abniel Marat- Puerto Rican dramatist

Carmen Jovet- Puerto Rican journalist, commentator and producer

Salvador Alemañy- Puerto Rican botanist, florist

Lolita San Miguel- Puerto Rican ballerina, choreographer, educator and director

Silvio López- Puerto Rican mortgage business president

Linda Hernández- Puerto Rican director of News Channel 11

Nono Maldonado- Puerto Rican fashion designer

Mirtha Rubio- Puerto Rican fashion designer

Carlos Alicea- Puerto Rican environmentalist

Joyce Giraud- Miss Puerto Rico '98 and Miss Universe '98 2nd runner-up

I just can't confirm the nationalities of these remaining judges... pero I strongly believe they're all Puerto Ricans too...

Peter Cardon
Mariliani Soto
Dr. Juan Salgado
Felipe Flores

Nakaka-panlambot isipin na 11 of the 15 judges are PUERTO RICANS!!!! Wala talagang kalaban-laban ang ibang delegates (esp. the non-Caribbean and non-Latinas) kung ganun...

Last year, when Sa-Lang Kim and Zorah won, there were American judges and some with other nationalities as well... this year is different! Halos Puerto Ricans lahat...

Lara's right... ganyan din naman nung Miss Universe 1994 eh... All eyes were on the costumes of Miss Mexico Fabiola Perez Rovirosa and Miss Bahamas Meka Knowles... but Charlene won anyway... Maganda at stunning yung costume ni Charlene pero maraming pang mas engrande at mas magarbo...

JENSIE_G

May 23, 2002, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by cathybee
anyways, feel ko kaya natalo ang pinas kase there's something wrong with the coordination of the top and the bottom para bang ang ganda ganda ng dating sa taas pero pag dating sa baba parang wrong choice of colors ba....ang important kase sa gown na tulad nyan..kahit na lackluster *** top...dapat babawi sa baba lalo pa't mas malaki ang proportion ng skirt nya kesa sa top...:hmm: isip ko lang yan a :D

It may be unpleasant coz the colors simply don't coordinate but it doesn't mean wrong choice of colors na yun. There's nothing wrong with that per se... This national costume involved months of careful research, planning and brain-storming... Madame Araneta even consulted historians and anthropologists because she wanted the dress to be perfectly natural...

cathybee

May 23, 2002, 06:36 AM

anak ng tipaklong...kaya naman pala eh :rolleyes:

jensie well...indeed what im trying to say is the wrong coordination pero isn't it because of the wrong choice of color that makes it wrongly coordinated? :D tingin ko ha.

chez-o

May 23, 2002, 07:10 AM

DISAPPOINTING INDEED!!!!

Why didn't they just give it to Ms. Dominican Rep.? I honestly found Ms. Columbia's costume boring. Walang kadating-dating. I was expecting Erika Ramirez to win.
Oh well, my Top 3 were Honduras, Venezuela, and T&T. OK rin ang Thailand and Dominican Rep. But Columbia's and PRs????? Come on................................:mad:

MingTsai

May 23, 2002, 07:38 AM

hayaan nyo na. si charlene nga nanalo din ng best in costume nung dito yung miss universe. and we all know na she didn't deserve it.

ganyan talaga.

Lara_D

May 23, 2002, 07:54 AM

And I thought Miss Brazil's costume was small... it's BIG pala.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/sushmita/sushmita_image3.jpg

chez-o

May 23, 2002, 07:56 AM

The Queens of '94

After a year of dismal performances, the queens are back with a vengeance:

http://www.devdasfilm.com/images/p3g12b.jpg
Ash in her soon-to-be-released love story DEVDAS with Bollywood giants Shahrukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit

http://www.planetbollywood.com/Pictures/Posters/aankhen5p.jpg
Sush in her megahit Aankhien with Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, where she plays a teacher blackmailed to teach 3 blind men how to rob a bank

Lara_D

May 23, 2002, 08:09 AM

Maganda naman costume natin ah...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso36/missuniverso36_image1.jpg

Apostle

May 23, 2002, 08:22 AM

Too bad Karen did not win the National Costume Award. But my eyes are set on Presentation Night. That's where the real battle would be. :)

junejon

May 23, 2002, 08:52 AM

JENSIE_G pakipost naman national costume ni Miss USA oh. Just curious. Thanks in advance. Isama mo na rin ang kay Miss Russia at Miss China. Thanks ulit.:) :) :)

JENSIE_G

May 23, 2002, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by junejon
JENSIE_G pakipost naman national costume ni Miss USA oh. Just curious. Thanks in advance. Isama mo na rin ang kay Miss Russia at Miss China. Thanks ulit.:) :) :)

Hi junejon! :)

Here are your requests...

USA, Russia, China
http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20020337.jpg http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20020323.jpg http://press.missuniverse.com/cgi-bin/preview/UNI20020279.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 23, 2002, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by Apostle
Too bad Karen did not win the National Costume Award. But my eyes are set on Presentation Night. That's where the real battle would be. :)

Yeah, I agree with Apostle... The REAL competition takes place during the Presentation Show. Matira ang matibay... make-or-break... do-or-die... kill or be killed...

I can't wait to see Karen's evening gown... :)

Zack

May 23, 2002, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Yeah, I agree with Apostle... The REAL competition takes place during the Presentation Show. Matira ang matibay... make-or-break... do-or-die... kill or be killed...

I can't wait to see Karen's evening gown... :)

Yeah! Kasama na dapat tayo sa magugulat come presentation show. I'm also eager to see Karen's evening gown.

Apostle

May 23, 2002, 09:42 AM

Based on P-ex posts, press photos and publicity, these are my favorite delegates:

Germany - If Karen doesn't make it, I want her to win!
Colombia - The very first Colombian I liked since Carolina Gomez.
Philippines - I have great hopes about her!
Nigeria - She's very photogenic.
Puerto Rico - She looks more natural than Denise to me.

Delegates who will most probably make it to the Top 10 because of their sashes, aside from the fact that they are indeed beautiful: (Opinion ko lang ito ha...)

India
Venezuela
USA
Puerto Rico

:( Makes me think that there are only 6 spots being fought over...

:( :(

GAuZY_pEXEr

May 23, 2002, 10:35 AM

my favorite delagates in order

Jamaica
Germany
sweden
curacao
dominican republic

expected (gaya nang sabi ni Apostle)

Columbia
India
puerto rico
Venezuela
USA

alternatives

South Africa
Russia
Nigeria
Israel
thailand

and the winner is...

:flyangel:

All I know is that KAREN LOREN AGUSTIN will DO BETTER THAN MIRIAM! QUIMBAO!:handsdown:

JENSIE_G

May 23, 2002, 11:19 AM

Apostle: I agree that Venezuela, India, USA will surely make it because of their sashes aside from being unarguably beautiful... pero Puerto Rico? Hmmm... we'll have to see pa... Remember hometown queen Nicole Simone Dyer back in Miss Universe 1999? She was flawless and perfect... pero to the shock of millions, failed to make it to the Top 10... possible din yan mangyari kay Isis... why not, di ba?

Oh well, let's wait for the Presentation Show... Let's hope for the best and prepare for the worst...

Lara_D

May 23, 2002, 11:31 AM

Ang ayaw ko lang sa National Costume competition this year is wala nanaman yung sashes. It takes away the essence of the costume kasi sa mga hindi naman pageant freaks, hindi nila alam kung which country is which.

baby_boi

May 23, 2002, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Apostle: I agree that Venezuela, India, USA will surely make it because of their sashes aside from being unarguably beautiful... pero Puerto Rico? Hmmm... we'll have to see pa... Remember hometown queen Nicole Simone Dyer back in Miss Universe 1999? She was flawless and perfect... pero to the shock of millions, failed to make it to the Top 10... possible din yan mangyari kay Isis... why not, di ba?

Oh well, let's wait for the Presentation Show... Let's hope for the best and prepare for the worst... JENSIE, who are this year's Preliminary Panel of Judges? I know the Judges for the Final Telecast have been selected. Can you post the pictures of these people? Thanks!

JENSIE_G

May 23, 2002, 11:52 AM

Meet the members of the Supreme Court for Miss Universe 2002... :)

These 9 judges will be responsible for selecting Denise's successor on May 29...

Tyrese- American singer and vocalist for RCA Records

Nicole Miller- American fashion designer and entrepreneur

Amir- (I'm just not so sure about his nationality and profession. Guys, fill me in please...)

Christopher McDonald- American actor

Gena Lee Nolin- American actress

Yue-Sai Kan- Chinese philantrophist, CEO and businesswoman

Marshall Faulk- American NFL player

Marisol Malaret- Puerto Rican Miss Universe of 1970

Ethan Zohn- American Survivor contestant and soccer player

Saka for the 2nd year in a row, a former Miss Universe from Puerto Rico gets to sit as a judge! Last year it was Yari... this year it's Marisol's turn naman to judge! Hmmm... are you thinking what I'm thinking?

The rest of the judges are Americans...

JENSIE_G

May 23, 2002, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
JENSIE, who are this year's Preliminary Panel of Judges? I know the Judges for the Final Telecast have been selected. Can you post the pictures of these people? Thanks!

Hi baby_boi! :)

I dunno pa right now... but don't worry I'm doing a research on the matter na... :)

I'll post their names and pics as soon as I get hold of them.

JENSIE_G

May 23, 2002, 01:30 PM

Here are members of the Supreme Court for the Presentation Show on May 24...

These judges are responsible for selecting this year's Top 10 delegates competing for the title of Miss Universe 2002...

Jerryl Brunner- American journalist

Jacques Correia- South African editor and producer

http://www.missuniverse.com/mainevent/images/judge_elvis_duran.jpg Elvis Duran- American DJ

http://www.missuniverse.com/mainevent/images/judge_lash.jpg Lash Fary- CEO and fashion entrepreneur

Rob Haskell- American editor and writer

Rina Kovalyova- Russian Broadway producer

Marc Malkin- American editor and writer

http://www.missuniverse.com/mainevent/images/judge_soniamuckle.jpg Sonia Muckle- American Senior VP for Publicity

Annie Veltri- American modeling manager

Well... I see a Russian and a South African in the jury... Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

shnicky

May 23, 2002, 02:25 PM

GB's WEBMASTER'S CHOICE CANDIDATES

BRAZIL
COLOMBIA
CURACAO
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
GERMANY
INDIA
NIGERIA
PANAMA
PUERTO RICO :rolleyes:
SOUTH AFRICA
SWEDEN
UKRAINE

Zack

May 23, 2002, 11:32 PM

Expect a lot of replies for we were linked by a certain "ED" from the Mabuhay Pageants Message Board.

Zack

May 23, 2002, 11:39 PM

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/tipicos9.jpg

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/tipicos5.jpg

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/tipicos11.jpg

I think one of them should've made it to top 3.

Shawn28

May 24, 2002, 01:24 AM

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Dali!!!!:) :D ;)

cathybee

May 24, 2002, 01:26 AM

uuyyy..maganda rin pala costume ni brazil ah....dami talagang magaganda hayyy....

lara maganda naman talaga costume natin eh...:) kaya lang...ewan ko ba...kakaiba kase puro puerto rican *** judges...iba yata taste nila dun eh! at least hindi miss usa nanalo dahil pag nanalo un...aba...aba....:flamer:

chez-o

May 24, 2002, 02:42 AM

chez-o

May 24, 2002, 02:43 AM

Yah. Me sometimes thinks there are only 6 slots left. Pero naiisip ko rin na may mga current faves din ang Miss U (Israel, S. Africa). But based on what's happening now in the Middle East, Miss U might make another political statement and "overlook" Miss Israel altogether. Another thing is they might join in the Hollywood bandwagon and award this year's title to a colored lady. So, we might expect Kenya, Sweden, Cayman Is., Curacao, and the rest of the bunch.

Zack: I also thought the one in the middle will win. After all, last year sila ang 2nd RU sa Best in Nat'l. Costume. Besides, masgusto kong magproject si Erika R. kaysa kay Ruth O. Masmataray ang lola from Honduras.

RE GB choices, I'd rather have Honduras than Dom. Rep., Cayman Is. or Italy over Brazil, Peru over Panama, USA over Sweden, and Thailand over South Africa. There's something in SA's expression I don't like.

I just read the Miss USA Voy Messageboard and many Americans (?) were impressed by Karen's Aprregio close-up. Sila lang daw ni Miss USA ang natural at smart. Did anyone see Miss Columbia's interview? Pangit daw?

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 02:56 AM

I really find these costumes soooo stunning... :)

Am, Zorah and Karen in Alfredo Barraza creations... very, very ELEGANT!

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant309/pageant309_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant309/pageant309_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant309/pageant309_image2.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 03:04 AM

Miss Venezuela Cynthia Lander...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant310/pageant310_image1.jpg

Zack

May 24, 2002, 03:06 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
I really find these costumes soooo stunning... :)

Am, Zorah and Karen in Alfredo Barraza creations... very, very ELEGANT!

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant309/pageant309_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant309/pageant309_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant309/pageant309_image2.jpg

Yeah! magaganda lahat ng creations ni Barraza. Yung kay Nina lang ang pangit. Mukha siyang lampshade. :D

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 03:08 AM

According to the Miss Puerto Rico MB, here's the gown Miss Puerto Rico Isis Casalduc will wear during the Presentation Show and Live Telecast. It was designed by Luis Antonio...

http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020522/isis.jpg

Zack

May 24, 2002, 03:13 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
According to the Miss Puerto Rico MB, here's the gown Miss Puerto Rico Isis Casalduc will wear during the Presentation Show and Live Telecast. It was designed by Luis Antonio...

http://www.primerahora.com/1_fotos/020522/isis.jpg

Di ba Jensie tatawa tayo pag ala si Isis sa Top ten? Puerto Rico is just so boastful about Isis. Laking tawa ko lang talaga. . . .

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by Zack

Yeah! magaganda lahat ng creations ni Barraza. Yung kay Nina lang ang pangit. Mukha siyang lampshade. :D

http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,45826,00.jpg

Yeah... Nina Ricci's costume was more of a national insult than a national costume... Peter Lim was supposed to design for her a national costume with peacock feathers... pero through Madame Araneta's intervention, this plan didn't push through... Barraza was commissioned instead...

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by Zack

Di ba Jensie tatawa tayo pag ala si Isis sa Top ten? Puerto Rico is just so boastful about Isis. Laking tawa ko lang talaga. . . .

Yeah of course... hehe... tatawa talaga ako... dati pa natin napagkasunduan yan... :) :)

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 03:21 AM

Miss Peru Adriana Zubiate Flores' national costume

Unknown to many, this costume was designed by world-renowned designer Nina Ricci... it showcases the typical Limeña (girl from Lima)...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant310/pageant310_image2.jpg

Rosamae

May 24, 2002, 03:22 AM

hi ... can anyone tell me if theres a site for miss philippines that i can see..because i have read a lot of topics in PEX about miss philippines delegates are better than the bb. pageant..

and also, is anybody in puerto rico that can see what happens during presentation show??..i would really like to know how karen did...

it was sad how she didnt get into the top three for best costume..i liked her costume alot..

and also..is the best costume included in their overall??..i mean does it count?..like how the swimsuit and the gown and interview does?..ihope somebody understands what im trying to say =)..thanx in advance

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 03:27 AM

Remembering Nina Ricci Caldo Alagao...

Ang ganda ni Nina Ricci sa fashion extravaganza nila sa Cyprus...
http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,46008,00.jpg

Nina Ricci in her Roberto Cavalli opening number dress...
http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,45864,00.jpg

Nina Ricci in her Alfredo Barraza gown during the Presentation Show...
http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,46242,00.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by Rosamae
hi ... can anyone tell me if theres a site for miss philippines that i can see..because i have read a lot of topics in PEX about miss philippines delegates are better than the bb. pageant..

and also, is anybody in puerto rico that can see what happens during presentation show??..i would really like to know how karen did...

it was sad how she didnt get into the top three for best costume..i liked her costume alot..

and also..is the best costume included in their overall??..i mean does it count?..like how the swimsuit and the gown and interview does?..ihope somebody understands what im trying to say =)..thanx in advance

Hi there Rosamae! :)

Unfortunately, the Miss Philippines pageant does not have an official website...

The Presentation Show is scheduled for Friday (May 24, San Juan local time)...

NO, the national costume DOES NOT have any bearing at all with regard to a delegate's chances of making the semi-final cut... The National Costume Show is a separate competition from the Presentation Show...

The delegates are scored in 3 categories: Interview, Bluepoint Swimsuit and Evening Gown... These 3 scores are averaged and the Top 10 composite avareges will determine who the Top 10 semi-finalists are... :)

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 03:36 AM

Miss USA Shauntay Hinton during the National Costume Show

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/tipicos18.jpg

Lara_D

May 24, 2002, 03:59 AM

For the first time I saw Mexico's national costume I knew she would win the best in National Costume. Sayang...

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/tipicos9.jpg

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso36/missuniverso36_image2.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 04:34 AM

PHOTOGENIC AWARD WINNERS IN MISS UNIVERSE

2001- Puerto Rico's Denise M. Quiñones August
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant310/pageant310_image3.jpg

2000- Spain's Helen Lindes Griffith
http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,46285,00.jpg

1999- Puerto Rico's Brenda Liz Lopez
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant311/pageant311_image1.jpg

1997- Philippines' Abbygale Williamson Arenas
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant312/pageant312_image1.jpg

1996- Philippines' Aileen Leng Marfori Damiles
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant311/pageant311_image2.jpg

1995- Sweden's Petra Hultgren
http://user.tninet.se/~urh995z/vr/9540vr.JPG

1994- Venezuela's Minorka Marisela Mercado Carrero (Pic from Lara_D's personal archives)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant311/pageant311_image3.jpg

1993- Spain's Maria Eugenia Santana Alba
http://www.iespana.es/yova/ZonaInteractiva/Santana13.jpg

1992- Ecuador's Maria Soledad Diab
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant312/pageant312_image2.jpg

Who will win the ARPEGGIO PHOTOGENIC AWARD?

Let's all find out during the Presentation Show on May 24, 2002, Friday... :)

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 05:00 AM

I just love these national costumes...

Helen and Vania spice it up...
http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,46122,00.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant313/pageant313_image3.jpg

cathybee

May 24, 2002, 05:16 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Miss Venezuela Cynthia Lander...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant310/pageant310_image1.jpg

ngak...baket gumanda sya dito :eek: i concede...:lol: :)

Sa lahat na Miss Photogenic na napost...gusto ko si Miss Spain (1993)...there's something different with her! :bounce:

GAuZY_pEXEr

May 24, 2002, 05:32 AM

Guys, is there any option to download Karen's interview?

or to watch it on any free sites?

when Im trying to install quicktime the error is "no response from "APPLE PUBLIC SERVER":(

HELP please :D

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 05:36 AM

ONE WEEK to go... MISS UNIVERSE na naman!!! :) :) :)

A Tribute to the Asian Miss Universe winners...

1959- Japan's Akiko Kojima
http://www.terra.com.mx/galeria_de_fotos/images/12/022840.jpg

1965- Thailand's Apasra Hongsakula
http://www.terra.com.mx/galeria_de_fotos/images/12/022847.jpg

1969- Philippines' Gloria Aspillera Diaz
http://www.terra.com.mx/galeria_de_fotos/images/12/022887.jpg

1971- Lebanon's Georgina Rizk
http://www.terra.com.mx/galeria_de_fotos/images/12/022889.jpg

1973- Philippines' Maria Margarita Moran
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant313/pageant313_image1.jpg

1976- Israel's Rina Messinger
http://www.terra.com.mx/galeria_de_fotos/images/12/022899.jpg

1988- Thailand's Porntip Nakhirunkanok
http://www.terra.com.mx/galeria_de_fotos/images/12/022970.jpg

1994- India's Sushmita Sen
http://www.terra.com.mx/galeria_de_fotos/images/12/022980.jpg

2000- India's Lara Dutta (Pic from Lara_D's personal archives)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant313/pageant313_image2.jpg

Will an Asian win Miss Universe 2002?

Let's all find out NEXT WEEK, MAY 30, 10:30 AM, RPN 9... :)

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 06:17 AM

Let's pause muna and remember India's 4th Miss World winner... Yukta Mookhey... :)

The moment of truth for 20-year old Yukta Mookhey of INDIA...
http://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/yukta3.jpg

Yukta being crowned by outgoing queen Linor Abargil...
http://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/yukta7.jpg

Yukta and her court: Miss Venezuela Martina Thorogood Heemsen (1st RU) and Miss South Africa Sonia Raciti (2nd RU)
http://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/yukta2.jpg
http://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/yukta5.jpg

She may not be as stunning as Aishwarya Rai or Diana Hayden, but this girl sure knows how to talk and charm people with her wit...
http://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/yukta1.jpg
http://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/yukta6.jpg

chez-o

May 24, 2002, 06:20 AM

Jensie: accdg. to an ad i saw sa manila bulletin, 930 daw...weird...

Jensie, Lara, cathy, zack, babyboi, etc.:
i'm sure sa pagreresearch nyo ay u've gotten wind re: Miss India-Israel sabunutan episode.....any truth to this?????????

come to think of it, we've actually won back to back......ms. photogenic nga lang...........

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 06:24 AM

For Lara_D...

A tribute to India's 2nd Miss Universe...

May 12, 2000: The moment of truth for 22-year old Lara Dutta of India...
http://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/missuniverse/misun1.jpg
http://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/missuniverse/misun6.jpghttp://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/missuniverse/misun7.jpghttp://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/missuniverse/misun2.jpg

Oscar de la Renta Swimsuit / Fitness Award winner
http://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/missuniverse/misun4.jpg

Lara in her Roberto Cavalli opening number dress...
http://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/missuniverse/misun3.jpg

Super rare shots of Lara shortly after her crowning...
http://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/missuniverse/misun5.jpg
http://www.desiconnection.com/style/images/missuniverse/misun8.jpg

chez-o

May 24, 2002, 06:27 AM

Jensie: Thanks for posting the Yukta pics....although mas type ko pa rin si Diana Hayden. :D

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by chez-o
Jensie: accdg. to an ad i saw sa manila bulletin, 930 daw...weird...

Jensie, Lara, cathy, zack, babyboi, etc.:
i'm sure sa pagreresearch nyo ay u've gotten wind re: Miss India-Israel sabunutan episode.....any truth to this?????????

come to think of it, we've actually won back to back......ms. photogenic nga lang...........

Ah ganun? No problem... Eh di mag-abang na tayo sa TV as early as 9 AM para sure ball... hehe! :)

I'm not sure about this issue involving Neha and Yamit... Pero I strongly believe it's not true... Remember the news of Miss Mexico Letty Murray allegedly throwing a rampage when her name wasn't called in the Top 10? Hot issue yun noon, remember? Well, Nina Ricci confirmed na it's wasn't true at all... Kaya I'm sure this issue regarding Neha and Yamit is another hoax...

Yeah, and we have 4 Photogenic awards tucked under our belt! One more win and we tie with England na as having the most number of Photogenic award winners... :)

xysher

May 24, 2002, 06:32 AM

for me, brenda lis lopez is the most photogenic of them all. she is truly beautiful. :)

on a sad note, however i'm disappointed by the results of the national costume award. i certainly would like to question the basis or criteria for judging. :mad:

well, tomorrow will be the big day for karen. i just hope that she will do well. i like her video in the miss universe site. she was poised and she spoke eloquently except for some "uhmm". it is important that she would be advised on this. it appears to me that she is confident and witty. :)

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 06:35 AM

Remembering Juliette Deanza Sargent...

Juliette represented the Bahamas during Miss Universe 1998 in Honolulu, Hawaii... In my opinion, she's the strongest delegate Bahamas ever sent to Miss Universe...

http://caribbean-connection.com/missbahamas/juliette1.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by xysher
for me, brenda lis lopez is the most photogenic of them all. she is truly beautiful. :)

Here are Brenda's shots in the official Miss Puerto Rico Universe 1999 website...

Just like Denise Quiñones, Brenda represented her hometown of Lares... Both Denise and Brenda even won the Photogenic award in Miss Universe...
http://www.spiderlink.net/missuniverse/images/lares1.jpg http://www.spiderlink.net/missuniverse/images/lares2.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 07:01 AM

For chez-o... :)

Diana Hayden... India's 3rd Miss World winner...

Diana shortly after her coronation as Femina Miss India World 1997 in January of '97...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant314/pageant314_image2.jpg

Diana in her national costume during the Parade of Nations of Miss World 1997... Namaste!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant314/pageant314_image1.jpg

A super rare shot of Diana in Seychelles...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant314/pageant314_image3.jpg

Diana is soooo stunning here... I think mananalo din siya sa Miss Universe had she competed there...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant315/pageant315_image1.jpg

Diana during her coronation as Miss World 1997 on November 22, 1997 in Mahe, Seychelles...

http://www.seychelles.net/kazbib/Media/FIN1.gif http://www.seychelles.net/kazbib/Media/FIN2.gif
http://www.seychelles.net/kazbib/Media/MWTRIOT.gif
http://www.seychelles.net/kazbib/Media/MWTOTALE.gif http://www.seychelles.net/kazbib/Media/MWBINNEN.gif

A day after the coronation night... Diana with her court... Miss South Africa Jessica Motaung (left) and Miss new Zealand Lauralee Martinovich (1st RU)
http://www.seychelles.net/kazbib/Media/MWTRIO.gif

The charming and mesmerizing Diana...
http://www.seychelles.net/kazbib/Media/MWBUTEN.gif

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 07:06 AM

Remembering Kristine Florendo...

Kristine represented our country in the Miss World 1997 pageant held at the Seychelles Islands...
http://klub.posluh.hr/world/1997/59b.jpg http://klub.posluh.hr/world/1997/59a.jpg

Zack

May 24, 2002, 07:14 AM

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 07:18 AM

For baby_boi...

Yahoo! The classic and original kimono is back!!!

This costume is very similar to the one Mizuho Sakaguchi wore during Miss Universe 1988 in Taipei, Taiwan ROC...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant315/pageant315_image2.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 07:27 AM

MISS WORLD 1997 MEMORIES

India, New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey
http://klub.posluh.hr/world/1997/08f.jpghttp://klub.posluh.hr/world/1997/10f.jpghttp://klub.posluh.hr/world/1997/09f.jpghttp://klub.posluh.hr/world/1997/04f.jpghttp://klub.posluh.hr/world/1997/01f.jpg

Australia, Lebanon, Malaysia, United Kingdom, United States
http://klub.posluh.hr/world/1997/02f.jpghttp://klub.posluh.hr/world/1997/07f.jpghttp://klub.posluh.hr/world/1997/03f.jpghttp://klub.posluh.hr/world/1997/05f.jpghttp://klub.posluh.hr/world/1997/06f.jpg

Here are their names... :)

INDIA Diana Hayden
NEW ZEALAND Lauralee Martinovich
SOUTH AFRICA Jessica Motaung
THAILAND Tanya Suesuntisook
TURKEY Cayla Sikel
AUSTRALIA Laura Csortan
LEBANON Joelle Bohluk
MALAYSIA Arianna Teoh
UNITED KINGDOM Vicki Lee Walberg
UNITED STATES Sallie Touisant

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 07:35 AM

My sentimental favorite... S P A I N... :)

Oh god Vania is sooooo stunning here! Spain will definitely make it to the Top 10... basta I'm confident na gaganda pa talaga si Vania tomorrow night sa Presentation Show!!! Viva España!

She strongly reminds me of French actress Sophie Marcaeu in this shot... (Sophie is the kontrabida girl in The World Is Not Enough)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant315/pageant315_image3.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 07:45 AM

Miss Venezuela Cynthia Lander as the 19th century legendary Venezuelan dancer Doña Ana Teresa Matos de Guzman...

Viva Venezuela!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant316/pageant316_image1.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 07:55 AM

MISS UNIVERSE 2001 MEMORIES

Miss Venezuela Eva Ekvall as Sultana de Avila (Queen of Avila- an immortal character in Venezuelan literature...)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant316/pageant316_image2.jpg

NOTE: Eva's costume weighs 35 kilos (77 lbs). Cynthia's costume, on the other hand, weighs 50 kilos (110 lbs)...

baby_boi

May 24, 2002, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
For baby_boi...

Yahoo! The classic and original kimono is back!!!

This costume is very similar to the one Mizuho Sakaguchi wore during Miss Universe 1988 in Taipei, Taiwan ROC...
Thanks for this pic, JENSIE! Newaiz, I'm rooting for this lady. Not your typical Japanese delegate (well, their 2000 delegate was just as good). I just hope that she won't get overlooked by the judges. I'm praying for a fair fight tomorrow.

xysher

May 24, 2002, 10:35 AM

thanks jensie!!

brenda is simply lovely. i like her eyes, truly captivating. and she has the body also. i really thought that she would make in the top3 of miss u 1999. but the body of miss spain, diana noguiera(?) was a wow! :)

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by xysher
thanks jensie!!

brenda is simply lovely. i like her eyes, truly captivating. and she has the body also. i really thought that she would make in the top3 of miss u 1999. but the body of miss spain, diana noguiera(?) was a wow! :)

Oh yes definitely.... Diana Nogueira is truly captivating ... if you get a chance to watch the MU99 tape again, you will notice na Diana really never noticed that the judges were rooting for her... it seems she never put that much effort in all 3 competitions... pero she still made it to the Top 3...

She will always be remembered as one of the greatest surprises ever in the Miss Universe pageant...

Diana got a 9.33 for her perfect and flawless figure...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant317/pageant317_image1.jpg

In my opinion, Diana is the most beautiful Spaniard I've ever seen...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant317/pageant317_image2.jpg

expelliarmus18

May 24, 2002, 11:35 AM

one more week, and i am so excited na! i have high hopes for karen ... i know that she is doing everything to make us proud , and obviously, is doing a great job ....

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 11:48 AM

Spain might not have totally impressed everyone in Miss Universe 2002, but one thing I assure you is sindak at tulala tayo lahat sa rep nito for Miss World 2002... let's just wait for November...

Lola Alcocer Vasquez is representing Spain in Miss World 2002...

Miss España 2002 Vania Millan Miras and her court... Lola Alcocer Vasquez (1st RU) and Gemma Ruiz (2nd RU)...
http://www.hola.com/2002/03/18/missespanaruedaprens/imgs/miss_espana_12a.jpg

shnicky

May 24, 2002, 02:17 PM

New Pictures from Puerto Rico!

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu92.jpg http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu94.jpg
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu95.jpg http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu96.jpg
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu97.jpg
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu101.jpg http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu91.jpg

shnicky

May 24, 2002, 02:25 PM

Denise... Isang linggo na lang siya...

http://www.vocero.com/newsimages/p6243.jpg

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 02:59 PM

MISS UNIVERSE 1994 MEMORIES

Here are the results of the Presentation Show that took place at the Philippine International Convention Center on May 15, 1994, Sunday...

TOP 10 in Jantzen Swimsuit

9.25 GREECE Rea Toutounzi
9.21 ITALY Arianna David
9.19 USA Lu Parker
9.13 INDIA Sushmita Sen
9.12 GUATEMALA Katya Schoenstedt
9.12 PHILIPPINES Charlene Gonzales
9.06 VENEZUELA Minorka Mercado
9.04 RUSSIA Inna Zobova
9.02 GUAM Christina Perez
9.00 SLOVAK REPUBLIC Silvia Lakatosova

TOP 10 in Evening Gown

9.43 GREECE Rea Toutounzi
9.41 COLOMBIA Carolina Gomez
9.25 ITALY Arianna David
9.22 USA Lu Parker
9.16 VENEZUELA Minorka Mercado
9.14 INDIA Sushmita Sen
9.09 AUSTRALIA Michelle van Eimmeren
9.08 PHILIPPINES Charlene Gonzales
9.07 SWEDEN Dominique Forsberg
8.95 SLOVAK REPUBLIC Silvia Lakatosova

NOTE: Miss Greece Rea Toutounzi topped both competitions that night... It was a real surprise because all eyes were on Misses USA, Belgium, Australia, Thailand... and of course Miss Philippines...

Here are the results of the Preliminary Interviews held at a separate date from the Presentation Show...

TOP 10 in Interviews

9.49 INDIA Sushmita Sen
9.48 PHILIPPINES Charlene Gonzales
9.41 COLOMBIA Carolina Gomez
9.37 AUSTRALIA Michelle van Eimmeren
9.35 SPAIN Raquel Rodriguez
9.24 PERU Karina Calmet
9.20 MEXICO Fabiola Rovirosa
9.20 USA Lu Parker
9.18 SWITZERLAND Patricia Faessler
9.17 VENEZUELA Minorka Mercado

JENSIE_G

May 24, 2002, 03:16 PM

MISS UNIVERSE 1994 MEMORIES

Here are the greetings of the Top 10 semi-finalists...

INDIA- "Namaste! I'm Susmita Sen and I come from a country where love is the essence of life, INDIA!"

COLOMBIA- "Hola! I'm Carolina Gomez Correa. And I come from the land of passions and emeralds, COLOMBIA!"

VENEZUELA- "Hola! Mi saludos al universo. I'm Minorka Mercado and I'm from Caracas, BE-NEH-SWELAH!" (hehehe!) :)

USA- "Celebrating the 25th year of the moon walk, I'm Lu Parker from the U-S-A!"

SLOVAK REPUBLIC- "Dobry vecer! I'm Silvia Lakatosova and I come from the new SLOVAK REPUBLIC!"

PHILIPPINES- "Mabuhay! And welcome to my country. I'm Charlene Bonnin Gonzales from the PHILIPPINES!"

ITALY- "Buena sera from Roma! The capital city of Italy. I'm ARIANNA DAVID!"

SWEDEN- "I'm Dominique Forsberg and I come from the Land of the Midnight Sun, Kiruna, Lapplands, SWEDEN!"

SWITZERLAND- "I'm Patricia Faessler and I come from the paradise of Europe, SWITZERLAND!"

GREECE- "Yasas! I'm Rea Toutounzi and I come from the home of the ancient gods, GREECE!"