The Beauty Pageants Thread [Archive] - Page 21

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by soulthird
my observations:

Venezuela didn't deserve a 4th runner up placing, and I must say she should've bagged at least the Evening Gown award. She was stunning and very confident (but projection-wise, Germany's wowed me). She deserved better. Her gown and projection was wow, even teh swimsuit!

What is Canada doing there?

India's wide hips hurt her scores...

China was witty, but it sure was politics that placed her there. Anyways it's nice to see an Oriental beauty make it.

Russia sure was deserving of the crown! congratulations...

Felt bad for Isis though. She had spark, she's not a bad successor to Denise for the Ms. Puerto Rico crown.

I didn't feel any hint of sympathy for USA. IMO she just isn't MU material.

:)

Yeah, Venezuela should have placed higher... Pero she was visibly shaking during the Final Q&A eh... struggling to find the right words... Sayang...

Canada only got in because of her personality and interview... Remember her swimsuit performance? What was that bulging thing in her stomach? Eww... Major turn-off talaga!!! Hindi ka sigurado kung abs o alien na lalabas sa tiyan niya eh...

Aside from her hips, India was flushed out of the competition due to a poor, poor choice of evening gown... The color, the style, the cut, the accessories, her hairdo-- WRONG COMBINATION lahat... I ain't surprised with her placing...

Yeah China got in because of politics... but she gave a wonderful performance during the Live Telecast! Very witty for a first-timer! Yeah it is nice to see a beauty from the Far East sa wakas... India at Pinas lang nung 90s ang pasok na Asians eh... Let's see if China will be able to maintain a consistent record of making it to the Top 10 in the future... Let's see if it will be a mainstay like Venezuela and India...

Yeah, Isis should have been in the Top 10 talaga... Sayang...

soulthird

Jun 1, 2002, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Yeah, Venezuela should have placed higher... Pero she was visibly shaking during the Final Q&A eh... struggling to find the right words... Sayang...

Canada only got in because of her personality and interview... Remember her swimsuit performance? What was that bulging thing in her stomach? Eww... Major turn-off talaga!!! Hindi ka sigurado kung abs o alien na lalabas sa tiyan niya eh...

Aside from her hips, India was flushed out of the competition due to a poor, poor choice of evening gown... The color, the style, the cut, the accessories, her hairdo-- WRONG COMBINATION lahat... I ain't surprised with her placing...

Yeah China got in because of politics... but she gave a wonderful performance during the Live Telecast! Very witty for a first-timer! Yeah it is nice to see a beauty from the Far East sa wakas... India at Pinas lang nung 90s ang pasok na Asians eh... Let's see if China will be able to maintain a consistent record of making it to the Top 10 in the future... Let's see if it will be a mainstay like Venezuela and India...

Yeah, Isis should have been in the Top 10 talaga... Sayang...

hi!

about South Africa naman, she came across as snobbish... I don't know... she looked "mayabang"...

and Germany's boobs were getting in the way...sorry pero at least she really strutted well.

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 06:29 PM

PANAMA'S LATEST PRIDE...

Justine Lissette Pasek Patiño's 1st runner-up placing is the highest position Panama ever had in the Miss Universe pageant...

http://www.prensa.com/hoy/revista/1b.jpg
http://www.prensa.com/hoy/revista/1ba.jpg http://www.prensa.com/hoy/portada/110297.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 06:36 PM

A stunning shot of Miss Panama Justine Pasek... It was taken shortly before she flew to San Juan early last month...

Dito sa pic na ito ko na-conclude na Panama is dead serious in winning the Miss Universe 2002 crown... Honor siyempre sa kanila yun coz they will host Miss Universe 2003...
http://www.ellasvirtual.com/history//2001/09/14//columnas/entrevista_central/imagenes/entrevista1.jpg

Check out what I posted on Page 81 (http://http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=68897&pagenumber=81&threadpassword=) of this thread.

As early as May 4 sa page na yan... may parang hint na ako kay Justine.

How ironic wala naman siya sa prediction list ko. Hehe! :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by soulthird

hi!

about South Africa naman, she came across as snobbish... I don't know... she looked "mayabang"...

and Germany's boobs were getting in the way...sorry pero at least she really strutted well.

Yeah, TRUE! I never liked her from the beginning. Pero she was soooo stunning! Ang laki ng improvement niya since winning the Miss South Africa crown last December... She kinda reminded me of Ali Landry during the Miss USA 1996 pageant. Ganun din yung dating niya eh. hehe. :)

I know she'll do well in Miss World 2002 come November...

And regarding Miss Germany... yeah ang laki ng boobs niya! Grabeng maglagay ng padding yun ah. Pero didn't you notice mas malaki at ma-"talbog" (hehe) yung boobs ni Miss Cyprus...

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 06:50 PM

Miss Albania Anisa Kospiri...

Had she worn a 2-piece, she could have scored higher...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant374/pageant374_image3.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 07:02 PM

Miss Universe 2002 1st runner-up Justine Pasek of Panama...

Ngayon ko lang talaga naa-appreciate nang husto ang kagandahan niya... :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant375/pageant375_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant376/pageant376_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant375/pageant375_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant375/pageant375_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant376/pageant376_image1.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 07:06 PM

Another stunning beauty...

Miss South Africa Vanessa Carreira...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant376/pageant376_image3.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 07:11 PM

Miss Cyprus Demetra Eleftheriou...

She deserves the "Kim Yee Award"... hehe! BOOMBASTIC! :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant377/pageant377_image1.jpg

Naisip-isip ko... sana she competed in Miss Universe 2000 na lang para hometown queen siya. Di ba? Pasok siya sigurado kahit sa Top 5 pa! Matatanggal either USA or Canada... :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 07:18 PM

Miss Germany Natascha Vanessa Borger Sevilla...

What a cutie! :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant377/pageant377_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant378/pageant378_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant377/pageant377_image2.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 07:26 PM

Miss Canada Neelam Verma...

Ewww... what's that bulging thing in her tummy? Abs or an alien wanting to get out? hehe!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant378/pageant378_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant378/pageant378_image3.jpg

Another shot of Neelam...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant379/pageant379_image1.jpg

baby_boi

Jun 1, 2002, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Miss Germany Natascha Vanessa Borger Sevilla...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant377/pageant377_image2.jpg I like this one! Very classy and model-like! :)

baby_boi

Jun 1, 2002, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Miss Canada Neelam Verma...

Ewww... what's that bulging thing in her tummy? Abs or an alien wanting to get out? hehe!
I think the abs would even look better in a man's body.. I believe that the fans of this pageant aren't ready for muscular built. We still are looking for the feminine, sexy bod. :) Just my two cents worth...

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 07:35 PM

Miss India Neha Dhupia...

A lousy figure and a poor choice of evening gown--- the 2 deadly ingredients that sealed her fate...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant379/pageant379_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant379/pageant379_image3.jpg

Saka notice how she makes her left arm stiff to show off that cloth wrapped around it... Feel niya si Lara Dutta siya... hehe! :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi
I think the abs would even look better in a man's body.. I believe that the fans of this pageant aren't ready for muscular built. We still are looking for the feminine, sexy bod. :) Just my two cents worth...

Yeah! Totally true! I agree! :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 07:41 PM

Miss China Ling Zhuo...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant380/pageant380_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant380/pageant380_image2.jpg

baby_boi

Jun 1, 2002, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Miss China Ling Zhuo...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant380/pageant380_image2.jpg She looks cute in this picture.. Very oriental look! She should have let her hair down on both competitions.. May maganda pa siguro siya pag ganun. :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 07:45 PM

Miss Universe 2002 Oksana Fyodorova...

The 51st Miss Universe... the 12th from Europe... the 1st from Russia...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant380/pageant380_image3.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 07:51 PM

Two of the most beautiful and stunning women in the entire universe-- Denise Quiñones and Oksana Fyodorova... :)

The babe from Lares and the charmer from St. Petersburg...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant381/pageant381_image1.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 07:56 PM

Mikimoto vs. International Gem & Jewelry Show... Tom Ford vs. Gustavo Arango... Gets? hehe! :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant381/pageant381_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant381/pageant381_image3.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 08:01 PM

Russia waited for 12 long years for this precious golden moment... Now, it's on top of the entire universe... the Land of Strong People... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant382/pageant382_image1.jpg

baby_boi

Jun 1, 2002, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Mikimoto vs. International Gem & Jewelry Show... Tom Ford vs. Gustavo Arango... Gets? hehe! :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant381/pageant381_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant381/pageant381_image3.jpg I'd choose the Mikimoto crown.. It grew on me! I'd say let's give it time to really shine.. People aren't used to it pa kasi eh.

Next. I'd choose the work of Tom Ford.. Something different. Something new. Not your kind of pageant gown. *okay*

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 08:03 PM

Oksana looks like a typical Versace model in this shot... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant382/pageant382_image2.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 08:06 PM

Oksana in her Bluepoint swimsuit weeks before her crowning... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant382/pageant382_image3.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 08:08 PM

Oksana during the Presentation Show...

"Look judges, no flaws..." :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant383/pageant383_image1.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 08:20 PM

Yeah I agree, baby_boi... :)

It's a good thing designers like Tom Ford from the House of Gucci brought his creation to the Miss Universe pageant... These are the changing times indeed... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant383/pageant383_image2.jpg

"I am a perfectionist."- Tom Ford of Gucci

Read more about Tom Ford here (http://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/tomford/ ).

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 08:28 PM

We may be happy with Ling Zhuo's achievement in Miss Universe 2002, but some Chinese people aren't...

Read about it here (http://http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/asia/story/0,1870,123012,00.html?).

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 08:50 PM

More shots from Miss Universe 2002...

Pictures and captions all taken from the Singapore Straits Times.

These were some of the other women who took part but weren't placed in the top three. They were running through their paces in a dress rehearsal thje day before the pageant. From left, they were Miss Portugal Iva Lamaro, Miss Japan Mina Chiba, Miss Turkey Cagla Kubat, Miss Switzerland Jennifer Ann Gerber, unidentified, Miss Mexico Erika Yadira Cruz, and unidentified.
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/html/missuni2002/0530missuni8.jpg

Miss Venezuela Cynthia Lander Zamora does her turn in her white bikini. The pageant was held at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan.
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/html/missuni2002/0530missuni7.jpg

Miss China Ling Zhuo during her turn in the swimsuit segment of the competition. She was ranked second runner-up.
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/html/missuni2002/0530missuni6.jpg

Miss China sported a halter-necked evening gown during the finals.
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/html/missuni2002/0530missuni5.jpg

Miss Panama Justine Pasek, who made it to the top five in the final round, was eventually placed runner up. Chalk up another time that the women from Latin America shine in this annual competition.
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/html/missuni2002/0530missuni4.jpg

This was the moment that Miss Russia realised she had won. With only Miss Panama Justine Pasek left standing with her on stage, the title was down to either of them.
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/html/missuni2002/0530missuni3.jpg

Miss Federova, seen here in the swimsuit competition, is the first Miss Russia to take the title. Off the stage, she is a post-grad student and lecturer who hopes to campaign for HIV/Aids awareness during her reign as Miss Universe.
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/html/missuni2002/0530missuni2.jpg

Wearing the new Mikimoto crown, 24-year-old Miss Russia Oxana Fedorova is a picture of radiance following her crowning as Miss Universe 2002. It is the 51st annual beauty pageant of its kind and was held at San Juan, Puerto Rico.
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/html/missuni2002/0530missuni1.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 09:09 PM

Hi guys, I just wanna share na I just watched Karen's Presentation Show performances... She has great catwalk skills. :)

Okay yung performance niya sa evening gown! Kaya lang, sana hindi na siya gumamit ng hair extenders... In my opinion, panira eh... Masyado nang "over" eh. Sana yung simpleng hairdo lang.
The gown was great. She carried herself so well... And as usual, she got a thunderous applause.

Sa swimsuit naman ay okay din... Ang ganda talaga niya pag nakababa ang hair... Exotic! :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 09:25 PM

I also saw Cynthia's performance. Wala akong masabi... Flawless looks and moves...

Claudia Moreno talaga siya! :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 09:50 PM

Two Colombian stunners... Andrea Noceti and Vanessa Mendoza...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant384/pageant384_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant384/pageant384_image1.jpg

Alfredo Barraza did Andrea's gown while Jaime Arango did Vanessa's... :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 1, 2002, 10:14 PM

Justine Pasek, 1st runner-up in Miss Universe 2002...

http://www.tvchismes.com/nuevas2002/missunifinal/panama.jpg

kevinCostner

Jun 1, 2002, 11:01 PM

AALAM MO MISS RUSSIA..,
Mahal na kita..
sana mabasa mo 'to..

I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!

cathybee

Jun 2, 2002, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
We may be happy with Ling Zhuo's achievement in Miss Universe 2002, but some Chinese people aren't...

Read about it here (http://http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/asia/story/0,1870,123012,00.html?).

You know whats one startling trait of Chinese --- being so hard to please! Lagi may reklamo..kahit okay na, maghahanap at maghahanap pa rin ng butas! Di kase uso sa Chinese ang praises kaya kahit maganda o okay isang bagay, may pintas pa rin! :p

May competition talaga ang mga provinces/regions sa China---one is always saying they are better than the other so Im not surprised that somebody from another region is saying they have the better girls..pero one thing's for sure, if you come from northerrn china, you're usually tall and with fair complexion that's why many models and beautiful actresses like zhang zhi yi etc come from there :winker:

She looked old dahil the makeup and the hair are really horrible! :ayaw: Ako nga hate na hate ko *** hair and makeup...actually pati gown di ko rin type PERO pag nakita mo sya sans the makeup (just like in the interview clips shown in between the show), pretty naman sya eh!:beam:

cathybee

Jun 2, 2002, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant377/pageant377_image2.jpg

grabe di ko sya namukhaan dito pero she looks good pa rin! *okay*

cathybee

Jun 2, 2002, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
And regarding Miss Germany... yeah ang laki ng boobs niya! Grabeng maglagay ng padding yun ah. Pero didn't you notice mas malaki at ma-"talbog" (hehe) yung boobs ni Miss Cyprus...

napansin ko nga rin yan eh...:lol: kaya nga sabi ko cyprus will make germany run for being the most physically endowned!

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 01:18 AM

Lara_D

Jun 2, 2002, 01:24 AM

Sorry can't relate because I haven't seen Miss U 2002 yet (for the second consecutive year). Tanong ko lang, I've been reading a lot of praises regarding the production. Maganda daw, in your opinion, what's your analysis about the Miss U 2002 production?

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 01:54 AM

Originally posted by Lara_D
Sorry can't relate because I haven't seen Miss U 2002 yet (for the second consecutive year). Tanong ko lang, I've been reading a lot of praises regarding the production. Maganda daw, in your opinion, what's your analysis about the Miss U 2002 production? It was really great.. Walang sinabi yung production last year. There were a couple of boo-boos from Phil Simms and Brooke Lee but were forgivable. It didn't matter because this year's production value was high. I think the major flaw of this event was Marc Anthony's performance. Last year's Ricky Martin was better. The opening number was great. The delegates were able to speak out loud their names and their countries. This was done in alphabetical order. Then we had Marc Anthony's first performance. They then announced the Top Ten delegates. What a surprise because the Tadashi Opening Dresses actually looked good on the delegates. Like in 1999, there were lots of surprises in the final 10. After that, they had a segment that showcased the delegates' catwalk skills. This is interesting production-wise because their opening number dresses perfectly fitted with the effects of the background in the stage. It seemed as if they appeared from nowhere when their countries' names were called out. Very unique.

Then they had the evening gown competition first. These delegates strutted their choice of gown. They entered in the left side of the stage. Then surprisingly, they didn't flash the scores in our television screens. And they didn't show the scores of each judges. Instead, they flashed the average scores in a floor made of glass or something. I'm pretty sure, the audience weren't able to see this. The winner of this competition was Miss Russia with a 9.64 followed by Miss China with a 9.15. Then came the swimsuit competition. They entered in the right side of the stage. There were like some smoky effect with a white background. You wouldn't actually see the delegate until her countries' name is called. You'd only see a woman's figure. Then they had to walk on a ledge with water beneath it. Running through it is a mini-falls. They wore the white bikini and a white, thin cape. Very nice!! After that, interviews with the rest of the delegates backstage. Then another Marc Anthony performance. Then the top 5 delegates were announced. The five finalists were asked about a question thrown in by their co-delegates. This portion was not judged by the judges. Then another round of Q&A. This time, its the final question. Host Phil Simms almost read the whole question to Miss Panama without having the remaining finalists to go to the earphone thingie. Major boo-boo. Then after all of the delegates have answered. Co-host Daisy Fuentes asked Miss Universe 2001 to have her final walk. Then the results were announced. They did it quite fast (just like in Miss USA). Then that's it.. Miss Russia was crowned with the Mikimoto tiara. :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 04:40 AM

Lara_D: Yeah baby_boi is right... Very well said... Grabe dapat manonood kami ng webcast sa Telearuba. Pero sa inis hinintay na lang namin yung sa RPN9. hehe! :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 04:47 AM

baby_boi: Ayaw ng link? Sorry... Here try this one (http://http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/breakingnews/story/0,1895,122840,00.html).

Tapos look on the right side sa parang menu ng articles... click on May 31: She's ugly? China's netizens think so under the Archived section...

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Lara_D: Yeah baby_boi is right... Very well said... Grabe dapat manonood kami ng webcast sa Telearuba. Pero sa inis hinintay na lang namin yung sa RPN9. hehe! :) HOnga! Asar ako dun! Nasira pa PC ko dun sa RealPlayer.. Ang hirap mag boot. Dinelete ko na lang siya.. Newaiz, Jensie sira pa rin yung link.. :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 06:55 AM

Since ayaw pala talaga ng mga links ko, here's the article na. :) It was taken from the Singapore Straits Times.

~~~*~~~*

She's ugly? China's netizens think so...
By Xie Hong

The occasion called for a celebration. But many Chinese were not rejoicing that Miss China was the second runner-up in the Miss Universe pageant.

China's Miss Universe contestant Zhou Ling was "no real beauty" , claimed the disappointed netizens. -- AP
The fact that an entrant from China had come in among the top three was made all the more remarkable because it was the first time a contestant from China took part in the pageant.

But comments in Chinese websites moments after the results showed that many Chinese did not think she deserved the placing.

Their quibble: that 19-year-old Zhuo Ling is 'no real beauty'.

At China's leading Internet portal Sina.com, descriptions like 'ugly' and 'too old' were bandied about by netizens who were disappointed by the country's choice for the competition.

One posting said: 'She's so ugly. How could she have won the Miss China title? It's so disgraceful she has been sent to represent China.'

Neither did Miss Zhuo, a Shanghainese, get support from neighbouring Zhejiang province, which is famous for beautiful women.

A Zhejiang netizen said proudly: 'Just pick any girl on the street in Zhejiang, and I'm sure she'll be prettier than Zhuo Ling.'

Many also questioned her real age, saying she looked too old and mature for a 19-year-old. Some suggested she could be 29 or 39 and should instead be crowned 'Auntie Universe'.

But there were also postings that praised her fluent English and expressed happiness that she won honour for the country.

One said: 'I think she's very beautiful and graceful. She should be rewarded.'

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 06:59 AM

Miss Universe 2002 4th runner-up Cynthia Lander shares a moment with MUO Chairman Donald Trump shortly after the coronation...

http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images2/mu147.jpg

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 07:02 AM

Thanks JENSIE!

Tsk tsk! Di lang pala pinoy ang merong crab mentality eh! Mga chinese din pala..

I think they just have to accept the fact that Zhou Ling did her country proud. And that she won the Miss China contest fair and square! :verymad:

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 07:04 AM

From the MV MB...

Evening Gown / Swimsuit Scores given by the judges to the Top 10...

ALBANIA Anisa Kospiri
Nicole Miller / 8.50
Marshall Faulk 8.90 / 8.80
Oswald Mendez 9.00 /
Amir 8.00 / 8.00
Tatjana Patitz 8.50 /
Tyrese / 8.50
Yue-Sai Kan 7.99 / 7.99
Christopher McDonald 9.00 / 8.88
Marisol Malaret / 8.00
Ethan Zohn 8.20 / 8.10
Final Score: 8.51 / 8.34

RUSSIA Oksana Fyodorova
Nicole Miller /
Marshall Faulk 9.89 / 9.96
Oswald Mendez 9.50 / 9.90
Amir 9.90 / 9.90
Tatjana Patitz 9.50 / 9.90
Tyrese 9.45 / 9.95
Yue-Sai Kan 9.00 / 9.99
Christopher McDonald 9.90 /
Marisol Malaret 9.99 / 9.50
Ethan Zohn / 9.99
Final Score: 9.64 / 9.88

SOUTH AFRICA Vanessa Carreira
Nicole Miller 8.50 / 8.50
Marshall Faulk 9.50 / 8.50
Oswald Mendez /
Amir 9.00 / 9.00
Tatjana Patitz 9.00 / 9.00
Tyrese 7.55 / 9.00
Yue-Sai Kan 8.99 /
Christopher McDonald 9.00 / 8.00
Marisol Malaret / 9.00
Ethan Zohn 8.80 / 9.20
Final Score: 8.79 / 8.90

INDIA Neha Dhupia
Nicole Miller 7.50 /
Marshall Faulk / 9.70
Oswald Mendez 8.50 / 9.00
Amir / 8.50
Tatjana Patitz 8.00 / 8.00
Tyrese 9.99 /
Yue-Sai Kan / 7.99
Christopher McDonald 8.00 / 8.00
Marisol Malaret 7.80 / 7.50
Ethan Zohn 7.90 / 7.90
Final Score: 8.10 / 8.32

GERMANY Natascha Borger
Nicole Miller 9.50 / 9.50
Marshall Faulk 8.50 / 8.00
Oswald Mendez / 8.50
Amir 8.50 / 9.00
Tatjana Patitz 8.50 / 8.50
Tyrese 8.88 /
Yue-Sai Kan 7.99 / 7.99
Christopher McDonald /
Marisol Malaret 9.50 / 9.50
Ethan Zohn 9.40 / 9.50
Final Score: 8.84 / 8.81

CYPRUS Demetra Eleftheriou
Nicole Miller 9.00 / 9.00
Marshall Faulk 8.90 / 8.40
Oswald Mendez 8.00 / 9.60
Amir 8.00 / 9.00
Tatjana Patitz 9.00 /
Tyrese 8.55 / 9.90
Yue-Sai Kan / 8.90
Christopher McDonald /
Marisol Malaret 8.00 /
Ethan Zohn / 9.10
Final Score: 8.49 / 9.15

CANADA Neelam Verma
Nicole Miller 8.50 /
Marshall Faulk 8.00 / 8.60
Oswald Mendez / 7.50
Amir 8.80 / 8.00
Tatjana Patitz 9.00 / 8.00
Tyrese 8.50 /
Yue-Sai Kan 8.00 / 7.90
Christopher McDonald 8.80 / 8.00
Marisol Malaret 7.50 / 7.50
Ethan Zohn / 8.40
Final Score: 8.39 / 7.99

PANAMA Justine Pasek
Nicole Miller 9.90 / 9.00
Marshall Faulk 9.98 / 9.80
Oswald Mendez 7.50 /
Amir / 7.50
Tatjana Patitz 8.50 / 8.50
Tyrese 9.22 /
Yue-Sai Kan / 9.90
Christopher McDonald 8.20 / 8.00
Marisol Malaret 8.50 / 8.00
Ethan Zohn 9.60 / 9.60
Final Score: 9.15 / 8.79

CHINA Ling Zhuo
Nicole Miller 8.50 / 8.70
Marshall Faulk /
Oswald Mendez 8.50 / 8.00
Amir 9.50 / 9.00
Tatjana Patitz 9.50 / 9.00
Tyrese 8.55 / 9.99
Yue-Sai Kan 9.99 /
Christopher McDonald 8.90 / 8.00
Marisol Malaret / 8.50
Ethan Zohn 9.80 / 9.90
Final Score: 9.15 / 8.88

VENEZUELA Cynthia Lander
Nicole Miller 9.00 / 9.00
Marshall Faulk 9.20 / 9.70
Oswald Mendez 8.50 / 9.90
Amir 8.00 /
Tatjana Patitz / 8.50
Tyrese 9.98 / 9.99
Yue-Sai Kan 7.90 /
Christopher McDonald
Marisol Malaret 9.50 / 9.00
Ethan Zohn 9.00 / 9.00
Final Score: 8.83 / 9.29

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Thanks JENSIE!

Tsk tsk! Di lang pala pinoy ang merong crab mentality eh! Mga chinese din pala..

I think they just have to accept the fact that Zhou Ling did her country proud. And that she won the Miss China contest fair and square! :verymad:

Yeah! Hehe!

Pero na-intriga ako sa binanggit na yung Zhejiang province daw ay known for its beautiful women! :) Alam ko talaga may region sa maniland China kung saan maganda talaga lahat ng mga babae-- yung tipong ultimo tindera ng diyaryo o balut sa kanto ay puwedeng ilaban sa Miss Universe... Zhejiang province pala yun... hehe!

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 07:10 AM

Grabe talaga mga judges this year.. Sobrang extremes ang scores na binigay nila! Walang excitement! Howell...

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Grabe talaga mga judges this year.. Sobrang extremes ang scores na binigay nila! Walang excitement! Howell...

Oo nga eh... oh well... :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 07:20 AM

Venezuela will take revenge next year in Panama...

Here are some of the babes competing for the Miss Venezuela 2002 crown (pero sa state pageants pa lang)...

Cinthya Harp and Daniela Agudo
http://www.barquisimeto.com/imagenes/misses/cinthya_harp.jpg http://www.barquisimeto.com/imagenes/misses/daniela_agudo.jpg

Iris Soto and Maria Valera
http://www.barquisimeto.com/imagenes/misses/iris_soto.jpg http://www.barquisimeto.com/imagenes/misses/maria_valera.jpg

Andreina Simancas and Angelin Megias
http://www.barquisimeto.com/imagenes/misses/andreina_simancas.jpg http://www.barquisimeto.com/imagenes/misses/angelin_megias.jpg

Sabrina Cadetto
http://www.barquisimeto.com/imagenes/misses/sabrina_cadetto.jpg

Don't forget that the last time Panama hosted Miss Universe was way back in 1986, and it was Venezuela's Barbara Palacios who won... kaya sentimental sa kanila ang Panama. They will surely send a real stunner next year. :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 07:43 AM

Who do you think is better?

Sonia Raciti or Vanessa Carreira?
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant384/pageant384_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant383/pageant383_image3.jpg

Sonia is half-Italian while Vanessa is half-Portuguese.

Sonia was Miss Universe 1999 Finalist and Miss World 1999 2nd runner-up. Vanessa, on the other hand, is Miss Universe 2002 3rd runner-up.

Since South Africa returned to Miss Universe in 1995, they were the only ones to make it to the Top 5.

:)

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Who do you think is better?

Sonia Raciti or Vanessa Carreira?

Sonia is half-Italian while Vanessa is half-Portuguese.

:) I thought Vanessa was pure Portuguese. Both of her parents are Portuguese. Her parents moved in South Africa when she was still young. Which is which?

detective_conan

Jun 2, 2002, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by kevinCostner
AALAM MO MISS RUSSIA..,
Mahal na kita..
sana mabasa mo 'to..

I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!! wag ka nang umasa:) ....she's mine.

Lara_D

Jun 2, 2002, 10:24 AM

Finally I was able to watch Miss U 2002 thanks to Jensie's tape. There's only one word to describe what i felt... tulala. This year's production was really one of the best!!!! Ang ganda nga ni Russia, though she has a similar walk like Evelina's they could not really be compared. And I think Evelina's bagging first runner up was already given justice because finally an Eastern European girl finally won. The Parade of Nations was really ok. Yeah I agree with a lot of people here that Miss France was really so elegant during the parade of nations. She was really elegant when she spoke. I really applaud Baby_boi's bet. Too bad nga lang na kung kailan deserving ang France sa top 10, wala sila. She was more deserving to be up there than Elodie. Nahalata ko rin na bubbly and funny (even kissing the tulips she was holding) si Miss Netherlands, halata naman sa Parade of Nations eh. Miss Brazil was also nice, lovely accent. Miss Japan was ok as well, with her matching pose with pamaypay.

Regarding the top 10, well it just goes to show na Miss USA is also vulnerable. Medyo humihina sila kasi after 2 years lang, wala uli sila sa top 10. Regarding the prodcution naman, ang ganda ng top 10 runway walk, na may pagka futuristic ang dating. Before the girl steps out, may parang laser thingy. The Evening gown competition was also nice, though slower than lasty year's, i liked it. It's still runway music anyway. Ang ganda. I liked it better than the swimsuit competition, though sana hinuli nalang nila yung evening gown.

Regarding the other top 10 delegates:
Miss Venezuela- she lacked the vavavoom Eva had. She has no spark. Though I like her "oooh la la" remark. hehehe
Miss South Africa- like the previous Miss South Africa's since 1998, she sounded too rehearsed, saka medyo arrogant pa ang dating niya. The girls from South Africa I think are beginning to be known for being too rehearsed and boring. yawn...
Miss India- isa pang too rehearsed ang dating. She does not deserve to be up there.
Miss Cyprus- at long last Cyprus finally made it. It was long over due. I knew it there was something in her.
Miss China- even yesterday pa when we had our stop over sa Hong Kong, her pictures were posted in a lot of Chinese newspapers. Medyo nagulat ako at first kasi baka political nanaman to. But she was deserving naman, she's bubbly and happy pa.
Miss Russia- wala akong masabi, tulala talaga ako. Ang ganda niya... but i think the old crown would fit her really well. She has a very lovely face as well, I think natauban na si Lara Dutta when it comes to having a striking face (compare their pictures). hmmm... I think i'll change my avatar na... hehehe

And it was nice na na-close up si Dayanara after Oxana was crowned. Halatang deja vu para sa kanya. Ganda pa rin niya.

Basta this year was waaaay much better than last year's. My final comment is, "L E C H E ang RPN 9." hehehe

greenDestiny

Jun 2, 2002, 10:30 AM

regarding the final question- bakit sa cbs ata nanggaling yung final question, ndi sa ms.universe.com? daya nun ah...

besides, i think the final question is very simple and doesn't manifest the ladies' true intelligence but just their practicality...

Lara_D

Jun 2, 2002, 10:36 AM

I think you can post your questions sa cbs as well. But the cbs site is still linked with Miss Universe. Di daya yun.

Originally posted by greenDestiny
regarding the final question- bakit sa cbs ata nanggaling yung final question, ndi sa ms.universe.com? daya nun ah...

besides, i think the final question is very simple and doesn't manifest the ladies' true intelligence but just their practicality...

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
I thought Vanessa was pure Portuguese. Both of her parents are Portuguese. Her parents moved in South Africa when she was still young. Which is which?

Oh yeah I forgot about that! Portuguese nga pala pareho ang parents ni Vanessa. Her complete name is Vanessa Do Ceu Carreira... Thanks for reminding me and clarifying the matter. :)

Is Vanessa also from KwaZulu-Natal?

Kasi Kerishnie Naicker, Sonia Raciti, Heather Hamilton and Jo Ann Strauss are all from KwaZulu-Natal eh...

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 11:24 AM

Lara_D forgot to add na di ba the USA didn't make it this year? Venezuela was the last to be called in the Top 10...

In 1999, the USA also failed to make it. Venezuela was also called last in the Top 10... hehe! What a coincidence!

:)

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Oh yeah I forgot about that! Portuguese nga pala pareho ang parents ni Vanessa. Her complete name is Vanessa Do Ceu Carreira... Thanks for reminding me and clarifying the matter. :)

Is Vanessa also from KwaZulu-Natal?

Kasi Kerishnie Naicker, Sonia Raciti, Heather Hamilton and Jo Ann Strauss are all from KwaZulu-Natal eh... No, she hails from Boksburg in Gauteng. And it was written in GB News last December 2001 that both of her parents are Portuguese indeed.

This is Vanessa Do Ceu Carreira last year.
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/images1/u02_ph_saf_ss.jpg

augustus_caesar

Jun 2, 2002, 11:32 AM

Guys please read this article regarding Miss China

She's ugly? China's netizens think so

By Xie Hong

THE occasion called for a celebration. But many Chinese were not rejoicing that Miss China was the second runner-up in the Miss Universe pageant.

The fact that an entrant from China had come in among the top three was made all the more remarkable because it was the first time a contestant from China took part in the pageant.

But comments in Chinese websites moments after the results showed that many Chinese did not think she deserved the placing.

Their quibble: that 19-year-old Zhuo Ling is 'no real beauty'.

At China's leading Internet portal Sina.com, descriptions like 'ugly' and 'too old' were bandied about by netizens who were disappointed by the country's choice for the competition.

One posting said: 'She's so ugly. How could she have won the Miss China title? It's so disgraceful she has been sent to represent China.'

Neither did Miss Zhuo, a Shanghainese, get support from neighbouring Zhejiang province, which is famous for beautiful women.

A Zhejiang netizen said proudly: 'Just pick any girl on the street in Zhejiang, and I'm sure she'll be prettier than Zhuo Ling.'

Many also questioned her real age, saying she looked too old and mature for a 19-year-old. Some suggested she could be 29 or 39 and should instead be crowned 'Auntie Universe'.

But there were also postings that praised her fluent English and expressed happiness that she won honour for the country.

One said: 'I think she's very beautiful and graceful. She should be rewarded.'

Reference:

http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/asia/story/0,1870,123012,00.html?

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 11:34 AM

augustus_caesar: Yeah I posted that article a while ago... Grabe ang mga Intsik na yan... Hindi pa pala na-kontento kay Zhuo...

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 11:37 AM

Sylvie Tellier from Lyon won Miss France 2002 Pageant last December 6, 2001. She beat the hot favorites Miss Guadaloupe and Miss Cote d'Azur for the crown.

Sylvie's profile pic in the Official webbie of Miss France Pageant
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/images1/cover_france2002.jpg

Sylvie's Official Miss France Portrait
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/images1/n_newpageant.jpg

Swatch

Jun 2, 2002, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
From the MV MB...

Evening Gown / Swimsuit Scores given by the judges to the Top 10...

ALBANIA Anisa Kospiri
Nicole Miller / 8.50
Marshall Faulk 8.90 / 8.80
Oswald Mendez 9.00 /
Amir 8.00 / 8.00
Tatjana Patitz 8.50 /
Tyrese / 8.50
Yue-Sai Kan 7.99 / 7.99
Christopher McDonald 9.00 / 8.88
Marisol Malaret / 8.00
Ethan Zohn 8.20 / 8.10
Final Score: 8.51 / 8.34

RUSSIA Oksana Fyodorova
Nicole Miller /
Marshall Faulk 9.89 / 9.96
Oswald Mendez 9.50 / 9.90
Amir 9.90 / 9.90
Tatjana Patitz 9.50 / 9.90
Tyrese 9.45 / 9.95
Yue-Sai Kan 9.00 / 9.99
Christopher McDonald 9.90 /
Marisol Malaret 9.99 / 9.50
Ethan Zohn / 9.99
Final Score: 9.64 / 9.88

SOUTH AFRICA Vanessa Carreira
Nicole Miller 8.50 / 8.50
Marshall Faulk 9.50 / 8.50
Oswald Mendez /
Amir 9.00 / 9.00
Tatjana Patitz 9.00 / 9.00
Tyrese 7.55 / 9.00
Yue-Sai Kan 8.99 /
Christopher McDonald 9.00 / 8.00
Marisol Malaret / 9.00
Ethan Zohn 8.80 / 9.20
Final Score: 8.79 / 8.90

INDIA Neha Dhupia
Nicole Miller 7.50 /
Marshall Faulk / 9.70
Oswald Mendez 8.50 / 9.00
Amir / 8.50
Tatjana Patitz 8.00 / 8.00
Tyrese 9.99 /
Yue-Sai Kan / 7.99
Christopher McDonald 8.00 / 8.00
Marisol Malaret 7.80 / 7.50
Ethan Zohn 7.90 / 7.90
Final Score: 8.10 / 8.32

GERMANY Natascha Borger
Nicole Miller 9.50 / 9.50
Marshall Faulk 8.50 / 8.00
Oswald Mendez / 8.50
Amir 8.50 / 9.00
Tatjana Patitz 8.50 / 8.50
Tyrese 8.88 /
Yue-Sai Kan 7.99 / 7.99
Christopher McDonald /
Marisol Malaret 9.50 / 9.50
Ethan Zohn 9.40 / 9.50
Final Score: 8.84 / 8.81

CYPRUS Demetra Eleftheriou
Nicole Miller 9.00 / 9.00
Marshall Faulk 8.90 / 8.40
Oswald Mendez 8.00 / 9.60
Amir 8.00 / 9.00
Tatjana Patitz 9.00 /
Tyrese 8.55 / 9.90
Yue-Sai Kan / 8.90
Christopher McDonald /
Marisol Malaret 8.00 /
Ethan Zohn / 9.10
Final Score: 8.49 / 9.15

CANADA Neelam Verma
Nicole Miller 8.50 /
Marshall Faulk 8.00 / 8.60
Oswald Mendez / 7.50
Amir 8.80 / 8.00
Tatjana Patitz 9.00 / 8.00
Tyrese 8.50 /
Yue-Sai Kan 8.00 / 7.90
Christopher McDonald 8.80 / 8.00
Marisol Malaret 7.50 / 7.50
Ethan Zohn / 8.40
Final Score: 8.39 / 7.99

PANAMA Justine Pasek
Nicole Miller 9.90 / 9.00
Marshall Faulk 9.98 / 9.80
Oswald Mendez 7.50 /
Amir / 7.50
Tatjana Patitz 8.50 / 8.50
Tyrese 9.22 /
Yue-Sai Kan / 9.90
Christopher McDonald 8.20 / 8.00
Marisol Malaret 8.50 / 8.00
Ethan Zohn 9.60 / 9.60
Final Score: 9.15 / 8.79

CHINA Ling Zhuo
Nicole Miller 8.50 / 8.70
Marshall Faulk /
Oswald Mendez 8.50 / 8.00
Amir 9.50 / 9.00
Tatjana Patitz 9.50 / 9.00
Tyrese 8.55 / 9.99
Yue-Sai Kan 9.99 /
Christopher McDonald 8.90 / 8.00
Marisol Malaret / 8.50
Ethan Zohn 9.80 / 9.90
Final Score: 9.15 / 8.88

VENEZUELA Cynthia Lander
Nicole Miller 9.00 / 9.00
Marshall Faulk 9.20 / 9.70
Oswald Mendez 8.50 / 9.90
Amir 8.00 /
Tatjana Patitz / 8.50
Tyrese 9.98 / 9.99
Yue-Sai Kan 7.90 /
Christopher McDonald
Marisol Malaret 9.50 / 9.00
Ethan Zohn 9.00 / 9.00
Final Score: 8.83 / 9.29

Just look at how the Chinese judge favored China (Ling was the highest from her scores)....hmmmm...love your own! kung baga...

augustus_caesar

Jun 2, 2002, 11:39 AM

Worth reading guys! I know that you will love this article about Miss Russia!

Don't tangle with her

ST PETERSBURG (Russia) - The cadets and officers at St Petersburg's Police Academy celebrated an unusual honour on Thursday - the crowning of one of their own as Miss Universe.

Miss Oxana Fedorova's victory - a first Miss Universe crown for Russia - led nationwide newscasts on Thursday.

They juxtaposed images of her in a white toga-like gown at Wednesday's pageant in Puerto Rico with shots of her firing weapons with perfectly manicured nails and walking in police academy halls, jet hair flowing over her drab green uniform.

Her biggest fan base is among police colleagues.

After graduating from a police academy in the north-western Russian city of Pskov, she worked as an investigator and is now seeking a graduate degree at the St Petersburg Police Academy in civil law.

Her dissertation is on regulating privacy and security activities, according to Mr Yevgeny Protsenko, head of the department where she studies and lectures.

'All her students liked her. We had big hopes for her victory, because she is such a purposeful, persistent and charming girl,' he said. --AP

Reference:

http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/world/story/0,1870,123307,00.html?

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by Swatch

Just look at how the Chinese judge favored China (Ling was the highest from her scores)....hmmmm...love your own! kung baga...

Well yeah ganyan talaga ang buhay...

Pero it is so sad to think na when Josie Cruz Natori and Kuh Ledesma sat as judges during Miss Universe 1989 and 1991 respectively, they didn't favor our representatives... (Sarah Jane Paez in 1989 and Maria Lourdes Gonzalez in 1991)... Too bad...

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by augustus_caesar
Worth reading guys! I know that you will love this article about Miss Russia!

Hi! Thanks for posting this article here. :)

Yeah bigatin talaga si Oksana... hehe!

Papasa na siyang Bond Girl sa upcoming movie ni Pierce Brosnan. hehe!

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Well yeah ganyan talaga ang buhay...

Pero it is so sad to think na when Josie Cruz Natori and Kuh Ledesma sat as judges during Miss Universe 1989 and 1991 respectively, they didn't favor our representatives... (Sarah Jane Paez in 1989 and Maria Lourdes Gonzalez in 1991)... Too bad... Baka naman kasi hindi sila nag judge nung Preliminaries? Kaya di nakapasok ang bets natin sa Top Ten.

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 11:46 AM

Guys, I just noticed na when Gloria and Margie won Miss Universe in 1969 and 1973 respectively, Venezuela wasn't included in the semi-finals of both years... Hmmm...

augustus_caesar

Jun 2, 2002, 11:46 AM

Miss Russia as a Policewoman ...

Oxana says that firing weapons is a favourite pastime. She is well known for her speed at taking apart and assembling a Kalashnikov assault rifle. Mr Vladimir Salnikov, head of the Interior Ministry University, said Oxana was:"Physically in good condition... knows how to keep state secrets."

Miss Russia as a Beauty Queen ...

The 1.8-m tall new Miss Universe will take home prizes worth US$250,000 (S$445,500), promotional contracts and a scholarship to New York's School for Film and Television. She also wins a year in the Big Apple on a salary and with a luxury riverside apartment provided.

Reference:

http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/world/story/0,1870,123307,00.html?

Kung siya ang pulis na huhuli sa akin. Magpapahuli na ako sa kanya! I love you Miss Russia! Nakaka-in love ang ganda mo!

:)

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Baka naman kasi hindi sila nag judge nung Preliminaries? Kaya di nakapasok ang bets natin sa Top Ten.

Well siguro... pero ang alam ko year 2000 lang nagstart yung trend na iba judges sa Presentation Show at iba sa Live Telecast eh...

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Well siguro... pero ang alam ko year 2000 lang nagstart yung trend na iba judges sa Presentatio Show at iba sa Live Telecast eh... Aahh.. ok. Pero nung 1994, diba iba rin yung set ng judges sa Preliminaries and Final Night?

By the way, its Oxana! and not Oksana. :teehee:

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Aahh.. ok. Pero nung 1994, diba iba rin yung set ng judges sa Preliminaries and Final Night?

By the way, its Oxana! and not Oksana. :teehee:

Okay. :)

Nope. One set of judges lang nung MU94... 1998 pala nag-start yung trend na different set of judges for the prelims and Live Telecast. I stand corrected.

augustus_caesar

Jun 2, 2002, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Aahh.. ok. Pero nung 1994, diba iba rin yung set ng judges sa Preliminaries and Final Night?

By the way, its Oxana! and not Oksana. :teehee:

Oksana Fyodorova is her real name in Russian.

Ginawang Westernized ang kanyang name na which is Oxana Fedorova.

:)

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Okay. :)

Nope. One set of judges lang nung MU94... 1998 pala nag-start yung trend na different set of judges for the prelims and Live Telecast. I stand corrected. Oh ok. :)

Sayang lang talaga nung 1989 and 1991 kung ganun. :(

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by augustus_caesar

Oksana Fyodorova is her real name in Russian.

Ginawang Westernized ang kanyang name na which is Oxana Fedorova.

:) Really? Pero why didn't they change the name of last year's Miss Russia who happens to have the same name as the current Miss Universe? Her name's Oksana Kalandreyts. Or baka iba lang talaga ang spelling? Nalilito na po ako..

RiVazZa20

Jun 2, 2002, 12:00 PM

Has anyone noticed na parang may patay na kuko si Miss Philippines nung nakahawak siya sa may crown?!?

Anyway, does anyone know the musical score nung evening gown and swimsuit? Thanks!!

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Really? Pero why didn't they change the name of last year's Miss Russia who happens to have the same name as the current Miss Universe? Her name's Oksana Kalandreyts. Or baka iba lang talaga ang spelling? Nalilito na po ako..

The real spelling of her name is Oxsana Kalandyrets... MUO took out the "s" after the x... I dunno why...

Oksana Fyodorova naman is her true name all right pero again, MUO tinkered with it and Westernized it to Oxana Fedorova... I hate it when they do that...

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

The real spelling of her name is Oxsana Kalandyrets... MUO took out the "s" after the x... I dunno why...

Oksana Fyodorova naman is her true name all right pero again, MUO tinkered with it and Westernized it to Oxana Fedorova... I hate it when they do that... Aahh.. ok! Nakakalito kung ano ang tamang spelling.. Heheh.. Basta Oxana ang pag pronounce, ok na! :glee:

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Aahh.. ok! Nakakalito kung ano ang tamang spelling.. Heheh.. Basta Oxana ang pag pronounce, ok na! :glee:

Yupyup. :)

BTW, just wanna share na Miss Belgium Ann van Elsen's 1st RU in her national pageant is Sylvie Doclot... Sana siya na lang nanalo... Mas maganda at saka para 2 ang "Sylvies" sa MU2002... hehe!

augustus_caesar

Jun 2, 2002, 12:07 PM

2 days delayed na ang balitang ito. Pero let's recall what's happened in the Miss Universe 2002 pageant.

Miss Russia wins 2002 Miss Universe title

SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico) -- Oxana Fedorova of Russia won the 2002 Miss Universe crown on Wednesday night, wearing a white evening gown and telling a roaring audience that she blushes when she says the wrong thing.

After the evening gown and swimsuit competition, the final five contestants were asked 'What makes you blush?'

'When I say the wrong things,' the 24-year-old from St Petersburg said, grinning to a raucous crowd waving American flags.

Miss Fedorova takes home prizes worth about US$250,000 in addition to promotional contracts and a two-year scholarship to The School for Film and Television in New York.

She also gets to spend a year in New York on a salary and is provided with a luxury riverside apartment.

Miss Panama, 22-year-old Justine Pasek, took first runner-up in the competition; Miss China, 19-year-old Ling Zhuo won second place; Miss South Africa, 22-year-old Vanessa Carreira took third; and Miss Venezuela, 19-year-old Cynthia Lander Zamora took fourth place.

Miss Russia, who also won the swimsuit competition in a white bikini, gasped when her name was called and last year's queen, Puerto Rican Denise Quinones, placed a US$250,000 crown of diamonds and pearls on her head.

The Russian beauty queen wants to be an attorney and become a mother. She is fluent in English and Russian.

Miss Albania, Anisa Kospiri; Miss India, Neha Dhupia; Miss Germany, Natascha Borger; Miss Cyprus, Demetra Eleftheriou and Miss Canada, Neelam Verma made it into the top 10 but were eliminated in the final round.

Miss US Virgin Islands, Merlisa Rhonda George, won the Miss Congeniality award, taking home a US$1,000 cash prize and a trophy.

Absent from the top 10 were Miss USA, 23-year-old Shauntay Hinton and Miss Puerto Rico, 21-year-old Isis Marie Casalduc, who was named Miss Photogenic, winning US$1,000 and a crystal trophy.

Contestants were judged in three categories - swimsuit, evening gown and the interview.

With acrobats dangling from a rope and fountains gushing streams of water on stage, Latin crooner Marc Anthony - dressed in a white suit and black sunglasses - performed two numbers in English.

The New Yorker born to Puerto Rican parents had wanted to perform a salsa number in Spanish but CBS wanted him to do two of his best-known hits, which are in English.

Former National Football League player Phil Simms and actress-model Daisy Fuentes hosted the contest at San Juan's Roberto Clemente Coliseum. Contestants from 75 countries and territories were competing.

Reference:

Strait Times Index

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 12:10 PM

baby_boi: I forgot to add pala... NICE AVATAR!!! hehe! From Russia With Love.... :)

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Yupyup. :)

BTW, just wanna share na Miss Belgium Ann van Elsen's 1st RU in her national pageant is Sylvie Doclot... Sana siya na lang nanalo... Mas maganda at saka para 2 ang "Sylvies" sa MU2002... hehe! Aahh.. ok! Mas cool nga sana yun! Oh well.. :)

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 12:13 PM

Miss Universe 1970, Marisol Malaret!

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/images/MarisolenCaras.jpg

Lara_D

Jun 2, 2002, 12:14 PM

Can't help and stare at Baby_boi's avatar. She would have looked better with the old crown.

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
baby_boi: I forgot to add pala... NICE AVATAR!!! hehe! From Russia With Love.... :) Heheh!! Thanks! Grabe, kay Oxana naman ako na-adik ngayon! :luvluv:

Heheh! :glee:

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 12:17 PM

Here's what happened...

Oksana Fyodorova was originally crowned MISS RUSSIA 2001 on April 16, 2001, Monday in Moscow.

The 1st runner-up was Oxsana Kalandyrets.

The 2nd runner-up was Tatiana Pavlova.

Since the winner, Oksana, had to attend to her studies at the Interior and Local Ministry, she just couldn't participate in MU2001.

So her 1st RU, Oxsana Kalandyrets, was sent to Bayamon instead. Oxsana made it to the Top 10 on May 11. She settled for 9th place overall.

The 2nd RU, Tatiana Pavlova, competed in Miss International 2001 in Tokyo, Japan in October. She won 2nd runner-up to Poland's Malgorzata Rozniecka.

Tapos Oksana was sent to MU2002 in San Juan early last month. She won Miss Universe 2002 last May 29.

What an inspiring story noh? Just like what baby_boi said before, "Patience is virtue"...

Oksana even encountered problems with her visa at the Los Angeles International Airport. Consequently, she was the very last delegate to make it to San Juan... Just as the famous saying goes, "Better late than never"... hehe!

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by Lara_D
Can't help and stare at Baby_boi's avatar. She would have looked better with the old crown. Well yeah. But the times are changing and let's give the Mikimito tiara a chance to shine. Let's give it time. :)

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 12:22 PM

Miss Portugal 2001, Telma Santos receiving the GB Survivor diploma from GB President Henrique Fontes.

http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/images/u01_withport.jpg

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Here's what happened...

Oksana Fyodorova was originally crowned MISS RUSSIA 2001 on April 16, 2001, Monday in Moscow.

The 1st runner-up was Oxsana Kalandyrets.

The 2nd runner-up was Tatiana Pavlova.

Since the winner, Oksana, had to attend to her studies at the Interior and Local Ministry, she just couldn't participate in MU2001.

So her 1st RU, Oxsana Kalandyrets, was sent to Bayamon instead. Oxsana made it to the Top 10 on May 11. She settled for 9th place overall.

The 2nd RU, Tatiana Pavlova, competed in Miss International 2001 in Tokyo, Japan in October. She won 2nd runner-up to Poland's Malgorzata Rozniecka.

Tapos Oksana was sent to MU2002 in San Juan early last month. She won Miss Universe 2002 last May 29.

What an inspiring story noh? Just like what baby_boi said before, "Patience is virtue"...

Oksana even encountered problems with her visa at the Los Angeles International Airport. Consequently, she was the very last delegate to make it to San Juan... Just as the famous saying goes, "Better late than never"... hehe! Eh what if Oxana Fedorova competed last year pa? Sino kaya ang winner? Oxana? Denise? Evelina? Eva Ekvall? Eva Siso? Celina? Kandace?

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 12:24 PM

I'm so depressed Spain and France didn't make the cut... Sa tingin niyo pasok kaya Spain if si Lorena Van Heerde ang rep nila? And how would have she placed kaya? Maiiiwan sa Top 10 or aabot sa Top 5?

What do you guys think?

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Eh what if Oxana Fedorova competed last year pa? Sino kaya ang winner? Oxana? Denise? Evelina? Eva Ekvall? Eva Siso? Celina? Kandace?

Naku mahirap yan...

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
I'm so depressed Spain and France didn't make the cut... Sa tingin niyo pasok kaya Spain if si Lorena Van Heerde ang rep nila? And how would have she placed kaya? Maiiiwan sa Top 10 or aabot sa Top 5?

What do you guys think? Had Lorena Van Heerde represented Spain, I think her chances of making it to the top ten are high. But still, the winner would be Oxana. Lorena's placement would probably be 2nd runner-up lang..

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Had Lorena Van Heerde represented Spain, I think her chances of making it to the top ten are high. But still, the winner would be Oxana. Lorena's placement would probably be 2nd runner-up lang..

Ah ok. Thanks. Now I feel a lot better. :)

hehe.

baby_boi

Jun 2, 2002, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Ah ok. Thanks. Now I feel a lot better. :)

hehe. No prob! Basta feeling ko they could've kept their semi-final streak with Lorena. I had Vania in my suspicions list because I thought Lorena would've been a stronger representative. La lang.. sayang! :(

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi
No prob! Basta feeling ko they could've kept their semi-final streak with Lorena. I had Vania in my suspicions list because I thought Lorena would've been a stronger representative. La lang.. sayang! :(

Yeah... I feel the same way too for Sylvie. Sayang...

Sa tingin mo, what countries ang talagang magre-revenge next year sa Panama? As in yung talagang magpapadala ng super stunning reps? Aside from Venezuela? hehe...

Sa tingin ko babawi talaga India, Puerto Rico, Colombia and USA...

Lara_D

Jun 2, 2002, 12:50 PM

Forgot to include, I was also charmed by Miss Singapore and especiall Miss Northern Marianas, while Daisy Fuentes was interviewing her and the segment where the delegates discuss certain issues, she was sooo eloquent and charming. She is the strongest delegate from the Northern Marianas. Too bad she was a bit plump eh.

Lara_D

Jun 2, 2002, 02:26 PM

The Miss Universe 2002 programme book is up for sale na. Jensie, are we gonna buy na ba? hehehe

http://www.missuniverse.com/store/images/universeprogbook2002.jpg

I forgot to add:Regarding Miss Spain, I knew from the start na Spain was done for when they elected Vania. But I thought next year pa yun, pero napaaga ang losing streak nila when Lorena withdrew. She must be pulling her hair right now... she could have given Spain a four year streak if she joined. sayang... Better luck next year.

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 03:29 PM

Lara_D: WOW! Cover pa lang ng program book ang nakikita ko, alam kong sulit na sulit na pera natin dyan! OF COURSE WE'LL BUY THAT! hehe! Konting ipon pa and I'll order na... :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 03:47 PM

We have to move on... After Neha's failure in Miss Universe 2002, next on line is Shruti Sharma...

Shruti is 22 years old and stands 5 feet 7 inches... She won Miss Photogenic during the Femina Miss India 2002 pageant last January.
http://www.feminamissindia.com/images/image%20new/300pixels/shruti300.jpg
http://www.feminamissindia.com/images/475/Shruti_newz.jpg http://www.feminamissindia.com/images/swimsuit/shruti.jpg

Will Shruti be India's 6th Miss World? Let's all find out in November. :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 03:51 PM

Here is Shruti upon winning Femina Miss Photogenic last January. :)

http://www.feminamissindia.com/images/shruti_photogenic.jpg

power(bubbles)

Jun 2, 2002, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Baka naman kasi hindi sila nag judge nung Preliminaries? Kaya di nakapasok ang bets natin sa Top Ten.

Hello. As far as judging is concern teh concept of a separate panel of judges selecting the semifinalist was only introduced in 1997. In short from teh very start the pageant have been using 1 set of panelist from prelims to finals.

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 04:15 PM

Here are the national pageants that are scheduled to take place within the months of June and July...

Miss Namibia 2002- the winner will represent Namibia in Miss World 2002 and Miss Universe 2003.

Miss for Miss Universe 2003- the winner will represent Italy in Miss Universe 2003.

Star Cyprus 2002- the winner will represent Cyprus in Miss Universe 2003. The 1st RU will go to Miss World 2002.

Miss Universe Aruba 2002- the winner will represent Aruba in Miss Universe 2003. The 1st RU will go to Miss World 2002.

Miss World Venezuela 2002- the winner will represent Venezuela in Miss World 2002.

Lara posted a link for Miss Namibia 2002 before. However, I forgot it na eh. Let's wait for the announcements regarding the coronation dates of the rest of the pageants.

So far, 3 delegates for Miss Universe 2003 have been crowned:

Czech Republic- Katerina Smrzova, 21 years old
Jamaica- Violet Chang, 26 years old
Korea- Na Na Geum, 19 years old

Lara_D

Jun 2, 2002, 04:20 PM

Correction again, it was in 1998 that the seperate panel of judges were formed for the prelimenaries.

Originally posted by power(bubbles)

Hello. As far as judging is concern teh concept of a separate panel of judges selecting the semifinalist was only introduced in 1997. In short from teh very start the pageant have been using 1 set of panelist from prelims to finals.

Lara_D

Jun 2, 2002, 04:24 PM

Here's the link for Miss Namibia

Miss Namibia (http://www.missnamibia.com.na/ )

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 04:31 PM

Some announcements from the Land of Calypso...

http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/site%20images/miss_tntuniv_head.jpg

The Coronation Night for Miss Trinidad & Tobago for Miss Universe 2003 is on September 28, 2002, Saturday.

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

Click here to see the 12 Official Delegates (http://http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/templateDELEGATES.asp).

For more info on the pageant, click on the Official Website (http://http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/templateHOME.asp).

JENSIE_G

Jun 2, 2002, 04:46 PM

Justine Pasek's shots during the Señorita Panama 2001 pageant last year...

Justine was stunning in swimsuit and evening gown as early as her national pageant! :)
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/gbl/gblimages/PA01_yostinsuit.jpg http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/gbl/gblimages/PA01_yostingown.jpg

Justine in her regional costume... A variation of the one she wore to Miss Universe 2002...
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/gbl/gblimages/PA01_yostinfantasy.jpg

The lovely Justine...
http://www.globalbeauties.com/gb/gbl/gblimages/PA01_justineflower.jpg

Justine is another delegate whose real name was tinkered by MUO. Her real name is Yostin Lissette Pasek Patiño-- born of a Polish father and a Panamanian mother... MUO still managed to westernize her first name and turn it to Justine! I just hate it! Wag na lang sana nila pakialaman yung mga names ng mga delegates...

power(bubbles)

Jun 2, 2002, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by Lara_D
Correction again, it was in 1998 that the seperate panel of judges were formed for the prelimenaries.
nope 1997. the prelims judges were acknoledged during the live telecast. watch it. Marla Maples introduced them

baby_boi

Jun 3, 2002, 01:33 AM

Originally posted by Lara_D
Forgot to include, I was also charmed by Miss Singapore and especiall Miss Northern Marianas, while Daisy Fuentes was interviewing her and the segment where the delegates discuss certain issues, she was sooo eloquent and charming. She is the strongest delegate from the Northern Marianas. Too bad she was a bit plump eh. Yeah, I so agree with you. Nuraliza was so eloquent during that time. Did you guys also see her during the video clips?! She wasn't stunning there but she really really knew how to find the right words. :)

baby_boi

Jun 3, 2002, 01:34 AM

Originally posted by Lara_D
The Miss Universe 2002 programme book is up for sale na. Jensie, are we gonna buy na ba? hehehe

http://www.missuniverse.com/store/images/universeprogbook2002.jpg
How much ba?

Lara_D

Jun 3, 2002, 01:52 AM

About P2000+, kasi kasama shipping.

Originally posted by baby_boi
How much ba?

Lara_D

Jun 3, 2002, 02:08 AM

Lovely Miss Cyprus during the swimwuit competition, she placed third overall in swimsuit next to Russia and Venezuela.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso44/missuniverso44_image2.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 03:15 AM

Just a thought...

Cyprus should have elected a representative as stunning as Demetra 2 years ago... Mas maganda yun di ba? Pasok siya sa Top 10 or even Top 5 tapos hometown queen pa! :)

Christy Groutidou was so plain and lousy...

Lara_D

Jun 3, 2002, 03:25 AM

That's the past na... no need to dwell on that. What matters is that they finally made it the top 10. She wsa destined to join this year.

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Just a thought...

Cyprus should have elected a representative as stunning as Demetra 2 years ago... Mas maganda yun di ba? Pasok siya sa Top 10 or even Top 5 tapos hometown queen pa! :)

Christy Groutidou was so plain and lousy...

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 03:35 AM

Miss Universe 1st runner-up Justine Pasek signs autographs upon arrival at the Tocumen International Airport in Panama City...
http://www.prensa.com/hoy/portada/110402.jpg http://www.prensa.com/hoy/portada/110405.jpg

Justine shows off her Hoya Crystal trophy. Aside from this, she also receives a US$ 3,000 cash prize for placing 2nd overall...
http://www.elpanamaamerica.com.pa/archive/06012002/imagenes/estilot-g.jpg

According to a report in the MV MB, Justine's 1st runner-up victory in the recently-concluded Miss Universe pageant really "silenced" other neighboring nations like Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Brazil, who invest so much more to train their beauty queens yearly...

The Puerto Ricans were delighted with Justine's answer during the Personality Q&A, wherein she said she wanted to represent the "enchanted" land of Puerto Rico given the chance. This answer earned the instant admiration of many, most especially those watching in the Roberto Clemente Coliseum that night.

Lara_D

Jun 3, 2002, 03:46 AM

Just watched Isis' evening gown and swimsuit videos, yeah she's trying hard and halatang she's over doing it. Not natural compared to Denise.

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 03:51 AM

Lovely PANAMA... :)

http://www.coralys.com/panama/img/bahia.jpg
http://centralamerica.com/panama/areas/graphics/pancity1.jpg
http://centralamerica.com/panama/areas/graphics/panold1.jpg http://centralamerica.com/panama/areas/graphics/pancasco.jpg http://centralamerica.com/panama/areas/graphics/panmod1.jpg
http://centralamerica.com/panama/areas/graphics/panama1.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 04:06 AM

Some shots of Karen Eit Lit Ang's crowning as Miss Malaysia Universe 2002 last March 22.

Unknown to many, Miss Universe Japan 2002 Mina Chiba (extreme right) was present during her coronation! :)
http://www.b-infotainment.com/2002/english/exclusive/gif/missMsia/5.jpg

Karen with her court...
http://www.b-infotainment.com/2002/english/exclusive/gif/missMsia/6.jpg

A close-up shot of Mina Chiba during the pageant...
http://www.b-infotainment.com/2002/english/exclusive/gif/missMsia/3[1].jpg

Shots of Karen...
http://www.b-infotainment.com/2002/english/exclusive/gif/missMsia/8.jpg http://www.b-infotainment.com/2002/english/exclusive/gif/missMsia/7.jpg http://www.b-infotainment.com/2002/english/exclusive/gif/missMsia/2[2].jpg

Karen won the Miss Body Beautiful and Miss Fresh Look special awards during her national pageant...
http://www.b-infotainment.com/2002/english/exclusive/gif/missMsia/4[2].jpg

More shots of Karen...
http://my.modelsearch.lycosasia.com/contestants_finalist/karen0.jpg http://my.modelsearch.lycosasia.com/contestants_finalist/karen2.jpg

In my opinion, Karen Ang is the strongest rep Malaysia ever sent to Miss Universe.

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 04:19 AM

Our girls who made it in Miss World...

1968- Maria Cecilia Amabuyok (4th RU)

1970- Minerva Manalo Cagatao (Semi-finalist)
http://www.pageantopolis.com/GWorld1970Phil.jpg

1972- Eva Rosales Reyes (Semi-finalist)
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1972WorldFil.jpg

1973- Evangeline Pascual (1st RU)

1982- Sarah Jane Areza (Semi-finalist)
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1982WorldFil.jpg

1986- Sherry Rose Byrne (Semi-finalist)
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1986WorldFil.jpg

1993- Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (2nd RU)

1994- Caroline Subijano (Semi-finalist)
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1994WorldFil.jpg

***1996- Daisy Garcia Reyes (Miss Personality)
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1996WorldFil2.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 04:22 AM

Remembering Aishwarya Rai, India's 2nd Miss World...

Aishwarya's crowning moment...
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1994Worldcoron.jpg http://www.pageantopolis.com/1994WorldTop3.jpg http://www.pageantopolis.com/1994Worldfinalists.jpg

Class of '94-- the 87 delegates of Miss World 1994
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1994Worldgroup.jpg

baby_boi

Jun 3, 2002, 04:24 AM

The girls from Southeast Asia!

Malaysia - Karen Lit Eit Ang
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/costume/my.jpghttp://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/gown/my.jpg

Philippines - Karen Loren Agustin
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/costume/ph.jpghttp://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/gown/ph.jpg

Singapore - Nuraliza Osman
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/costume/sg.jpghttp://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/gown/sg.jpg

Thailand - Janjira Janchome
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/costume/th.jpghttp://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/gown/th.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 04:38 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
The girls from Southeast Asia!

What a stunning set of Southeast Asians in Miss Universe! Sana ganyan uli next year... Dapat mataas lagi ang competition level. :)

baby_boi

Jun 3, 2002, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

What a stunning set of Southeast Asians in Miss Universe! Sana ganyan uli next year... Dapat mataas lagi ang competition level. :) Yes, but more often than not, they are overlooked. Sayang nga eh, galing pa naman nila sa projection nung Fashion Extravaganza!

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Yes, but more often than not, they are overlooked. Sayang nga eh, galing pa naman nila sa projection nung Fashion Extravaganza!

Yeah! I like Janjira's pose best! Ang galing! Saka mas maganda pala siya pag ladlad ang hair... Pag binanat, nagmumukha siyang older eh.

I hope Lada Aengchawadechaslip joins Miss Thailand Universe 2003! By then tapos na exclusive contract niya with Miss World Thailand.

:)

baby_boi

Jun 3, 2002, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Yeah! I like Janjira's pose best! Ang galing! Saka mas maganda pala siya pag ladlad ang hair... Pag binanat, nagmumukha siyang older eh.

I hope Lada Aengchawadechaslip joins Miss Thailand Universe 2003! By then tapos na exclusive contract niya with Miss World Thailand.

:) Yeah, I think she should give it a try.. Sayang siya!

baby_boi

Jun 3, 2002, 05:08 AM

Greek representative for Miss World 2002

http://starhellas.antenna.gr/stars2002/SUMSUIT/8.jpg
http://starhellas.antenna.gr/stars2002/8.jpg

(sorry, not yet identified!)

Lara_D

Jun 3, 2002, 08:34 AM

They say in Thailand, "one girl, one chance." So i doubt if she would join again (but sana pwede). But the Thai people don't like her (like what my Thai friend told me) because she can't speak Thai, and that's an insult for them.

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Yeah! I like Janjira's pose best! Ang galing! Saka mas maganda pala siya pag ladlad ang hair... Pag binanat, nagmumukha siyang older eh.

I hope Lada Aengchawadechaslip joins Miss Thailand Universe 2003! By then tapos na exclusive contract niya with Miss World Thailand.

:)

Musique

Jun 3, 2002, 08:55 AM

I read somewhere na Vanessa Carreira said she would not be representing South Africa in Miss World. She said it's politics daw. Is this true?

:bow:

Apostle

Jun 3, 2002, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by Apostle
These are my bets for the Miss Universe Crown in no particular order:

1. Germany - She has this "beauty queen appeal" I can't find in any other delegate. She is my "It" girl for this year's edition. In fact, I want her to win. If only she could change her gown to a better one come finals night.

2. Colombia - Whoever said that she is a Black Barbie is definitely correct. She is the first Miss Colombia since 1994 who made so strong an impact on me. And she has great clothes too. She must wear that red gown during the pageant.

3. Philippines - I have faith in this girl. She did not fail me during the local pageant. Great fashion sense. The white swimsuit really worked in her favor! And she has this Miss Philippines appeal I only found in Gloria Diaz, Armi Crespo, Desiree Verdadero, and Miriam Quiambao. This is the Miss Philippines the discriminating Miss Universe judge is looking for! And great legs too!

4. Curacao - Regal, serene, yet can be seductive in pictures. Great face with great skin. Much like Verna Vasquez of 1997.

5. Nigeria - Her country is fast becoming a pageant powerhouse! Agbani was just the start!

6. Puerto Rico - I like her better than Denise for being natural. And she seems unpretentious to me, too...

7. Portugal - Sweet girl. Not exactly pageant material but her simplicity is a welcome change.

8. South Africa - Rampadora! Great command of the stage. I'm eager to see her in action on pageant night.

9. Venezuela - Osmel made full use of his magic wand on this girl. I'd like to see her on pageant night with simple hair "down" style. From a mediocre sometimes ostentatious blondie to a brunette bombshell, she just might take it all.

10. Chile - Very appealing. Great gown, great projection. I wish to see her in full pageant action.

Anong nangyari sa akin??? 3 out of 10?!?!?!?

shnicky

Jun 3, 2002, 09:12 AM

Hello there!

I just wanna ask kung meron ba kayong bagong picture ni Katherin Ann Manalo? I just wonder kung ano na ang bagong itsura niya?

May laban kaya siya sa Miss World 2002?

Thanks! :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by Apostle

Anong nangyari sa akin??? 3 out of 10?!?!?!?

Hi there!

I understand how you feel. I can relate. Ako I only got 4 out of 10!!! This is the worst year in my life when it comes to Top 10 predictions...

Nung 2001, I got 7 out of 10. Misses France, Russia and Israel ang hindi ko na-predict.

Nung 2000, I got 6 out of 10. Misses Zimbabwe, Estonia, France and South Africa ang hindi ko na-predict.

Nung 1999, I got 9 out of 10. Miss Jamaica lang ang hindi ko na-predict...

Haay... every year Miss Universe just keeps on getting unpredictable...

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by shnicky
Hello there!

I just wanna ask kung meron ba kayong bagong picture ni Katherin Ann Manalo? I just wonder kung ano na ang bagong itsura niya?

May laban kaya siya sa Miss World 2002?

Thanks! :)

Hi there!

Unfortunately, wala pang latest pic ni Kate na na-release. It's too early pa naman eh. She still has 5 long months to prepare. I dunno if the planned Venezuela trip will still push through. Let's just wait na lang for further announcements.

In my opinion, yeah may laban siya kahit papaano. Matapang yung itsura niya eh... :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Musique
I read somewhere na Vanessa Carreira said she would not be representing South Africa in Miss World. She said it's politics daw. Is this true?

:bow:

Hi there!

I heard about that too... Probably it's because of her 3rd runner-up placing in Miss Universe 2002. I'm not so sure though.

Remember Sonia Raciti back in '99? She made it to the Top 5 in Miss Universe but still went on to Miss World, where she eventually won 2nd runner-up.

If ever Vanessa won't get to compete in Miss World 2002, it's okay. Her 1st runner-up in her national pageant, Claire Sabbagha, is as stunning and charming as she is. South Africa has nothing to lose kung tutuusin. :)

Here's a shot of Claire Ann Sabbagha, 1st runner-up Miss South Africa 2002...
http://galleries.news24.co.za/entertain/misssafinal/images/42.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Greek representative for Miss World 2002

http://starhellas.antenna.gr/stars2002/SUMSUIT/8.jpg
http://starhellas.antenna.gr/stars2002/8.jpg

(sorry, not yet identified!)

Hi there!

Greek's representative for Miss World 2002 is Katerina Georgiadou. She's 19 years old and stands 5 feet 9 inches.

The last time Greece made it in Miss World was way back in '96, and Irene Skliva even won the crown! So far, she's the only Greek woman to win in the pageant.

Let's all see how Katerina will do come November.

Apostle

Jun 3, 2002, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Hi there!

I understand how you feel. I can relate. Ako I only got 4 out of 10!!! This is the worst year in my life when it comes to Top 10 predictions...

Nung 2001, I got 7 out of 10. Misses France, Russia and Israel ang hindi ko na-predict.

Nung 2000, I got 6 out of 10. Misses Zimbabwe, Estonia, France and South Africa ang hindi ko na-predict.

Nung 1999, I got 9 out of 10. Miss Jamaica lang ang hindi ko na-predict...

Haay... every year Miss Universe just keeps on getting unpredictable...

Though I initially felt upset with the Top 10, I still have to praise MUO and the judges for coming up with a fair line-up. :) This year proved that media hype (including new media such as the Internet) can never define a judge's standards. If not for "beginner's luck", I would be more convinced though.

Thank you Karen. You did great! :)

Apostle

Jun 3, 2002, 10:26 AM

JENSIE_G, any news from Puerto Rico about the way the handled Isis' faliure to make the Top 10?

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by Apostle

Though I initially felt upset with the Top 10, I still have to praise MUO and the judges for coming up with a fair line-up. :) This year proved that media hype (including new media such as the Internet) can never define a judge's standards. If not for "beginner's luck", I would be more convinced though.

Thank you Karen. You did great! :)

Yeah I agree. I also loved this year's production... It's the best I've seen after Miss Universe 1999... very festive and lively indeed.

Yeah, Karen did extremely well. Thanks to her for giving meaning to the word "competition"... :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by Apostle
JENSIE_G, any news from Puerto Rico about the way the handled Isis' faliure to make the Top 10?

Well, I've been reading that the Puerto Ricans handled it well naman. I haven't heard about anything bad happening naman.

They're so proud of Miss Panama Justine Pasek on her answer during the Personality Q&A wherein she proudly said that she's willing to represent the "enchanted" land of Puerto Rico, if given the chance. A thunderous applause greeted her as a consequence of what seemed to be a spontaneous yet sincere answer...

Apostle

Jun 3, 2002, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Well, I've been reading that the Puerto Ricans handled it well naman. I haven't heard about anything bad happening naman.

They're so proud of Miss Panama Justine Pasek on her answer during the Personality Q&A wherein she proudly said that she's willing to represent the "enchanted" land of Puerto Rico, if given the chance. A thunderous applause greeted her as a consequence of what seemed to be a spontaneous yet sincere answer...

I asked this because I wasn't able to watch the pageant pa. I was on vacation and I'm getting my copy tomorrow pa.

Bigla ko lang naalala nung 1993 when the Mexicans booed Miss USA Kenya Moore. Parang they were blaming her for taking the spot that was supposed to be for the hometown delegate.

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by Apostle

I asked this because I wasn't able to watch the pageant pa. I was on vacation and I'm getting my copy tomorrow pa.

Bigla ko lang naalala nung 1993 when the Mexicans booed Miss USA Kenya Moore. Parang they were blaming her for taking the spot that was supposed to be for the hometown delegate.

Yeah, napansin ko ngang nawala ka dito sa thread last week... :)

Yeah the Mexicans were sooo bastos... Ang lakas ng mga boo nila... Rinig na rinig kahit sa anchor booth... Saka host D i c k Clark was very uncomfortable about that and it showed...

Musique

Jun 3, 2002, 11:04 AM

can anybody post a picture of Catalina Acosta in her national costume?

also, mayroon ba kayong pictures of arianna david when she competed here in the philippines.

thanx.

:bow: Musique

baby_boi

Jun 3, 2002, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Hi there!

I understand how you feel. I can relate. Ako I only got 4 out of 10!!! This is the worst year in my life when it comes to Top 10 predictions...

Nung 2001, I got 7 out of 10. Misses France, Russia and Israel ang hindi ko na-predict.

Nung 2000, I got 6 out of 10. Misses Zimbabwe, Estonia, France and South Africa ang hindi ko na-predict.

Nung 1999, I got 9 out of 10. Miss Jamaica lang ang hindi ko na-predict...

Haay... every year Miss Universe just keeps on getting unpredictable... This year I got 5 out of the Top Ten. This is my first time to have a top ten predictions. Not bad eh?

baby_boi

Jun 3, 2002, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Hi there!

Unfortunately, wala pang latest pic ni Kate na na-release. It's too early pa naman eh. She still has 5 long months to prepare. I dunno if the planned Venezuela trip will still push through. Let's just wait na lang for further announcements.

In my opinion, yeah may laban siya kahit papaano. Matapang yung itsura niya eh... :) Jimmy's Pageant Page reported that Miss Philippines-World Kate Manalo and Miss Philippines-International Kristine Alzar were present during the rehearsals of the Miss Universe Pageant. Does that mean that they are goin to be trained in Venezuela/Colombia considering its proximity to Puerto Rico?

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by Musique
can anybody post a picture of Catalina Acosta in her national costume?

also, mayroon ba kayong pictures of arianna david when she competed here in the philippines.

thanx.

:bow: Musique

Here is Catalina's national costme...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant385/pageant385_image1.jpg

For pics of Arianna David in action during Miss Universe 1994, please click
here (http://http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/u94.html).

:)

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Jimmy's Pageant Page reported that Miss Philippines-World Kate Manalo and Miss Philippines-International Kristine Alzar were present during the rehearsals of the Miss Universe Pageant. Does that mean that they are goin to be trained in Venezuela/Colombia considering its proximity to Puerto Rico?

Ang narinig ko lang before ay may plano to send Kate to Venezuela to train. I dunno about Tin-tin.

I'm really not sure. I'll confirm pa.

:)

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
This year I got 5 out of the Top Ten. This is my first time to have a top ten predictions. Not bad eh?

Yeah, not bad for a first-timer. :)

baby_boi

Jun 3, 2002, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Ang narinig ko lang before ay may plano to send Kate to Venezuela to train. I dunno about Tin-tin.

I'm really not sure. I'll confirm pa.

:) Ah ok. I think its true that both Tin and Kate were in Puerto Rico because Jimmy was also there to give support to Neelam. Obviously, he wouldn't write it in his report if he didn't see them there. This guy is quite credible.

Newaiz, if its indeed true that they're goin to be trained in Venezuela, that's good news for Kate and Tin-tin. Because they have a lot of time to prepare and master their craft. I wish them good luck. :)

But to make sure, ask Zorah bout it.

Lara_D

Jun 3, 2002, 03:49 PM

I'm watching the Miss Universe Pageant in the Indonesian channel right now. Dami rin commercials, but not as sugapa as RPN. And ganda ng sound quality pa.

Lara_D

Jun 3, 2002, 04:15 PM

I take it back, the Indonesian channel is so pathetic. They scraped the swimsuit competition - bawal. Geesh!!!!

Lara_D

Jun 3, 2002, 04:32 PM

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso44/missuniverso44_image3.jpg

I just can't help but notice that unlike her predecessors where they really shined during their reign. Face the fact gumanda sila Denise, Lara, Mpule, Wendy, Brook, even Sushmita after they won. But when they were crowned they weren't really that stunning pa. But Oksana is a very rare case, her beauty is sooo natural at ang ganda niya na talaga. Look at her pic, and it seemed matagal na siyang nabigyan ng make over ng Miss U. Now that is real beauty - so natural.

jj9527

Jun 3, 2002, 04:39 PM

CBS takes Wednesday Ratings Crown

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Fast National ratings for Wednesday, May 29, 2002

Beauty won out over basketball Wednesday night as CBS used the Miss Universe pageant to win the ratings race. For the night, CBS averaged a 7.6 rating/13 share. NBC, which featured an NBA playoff game, was second with a 6.1/11. ABC followed with a 4.8/8, and FOX averaged a 3.7/6. The WB earned a 2.4/4 in the metered markets, just ahead of UPN's 2.3/4. CBS started the night with "60 MInutes II," which averaged 6.7/12 at 8 p.m. A repeat of "The West Wing," 5.3/10, gave NBC second for the hour, followed by ABC, which averaged 5.1/9 with reruns of "My Wife and Kids" and "According to Jim." FOX placed fourth with "That '80s Show" and a "Grounded for Life" repeat. "Dawson's Creek" earned a 2.7/5 for The WB, and "Enterprise" a 2.6/4 for UPN. The first hour of the Miss Universe pageant, 7.5/12, took the 9 p.m. hour for CBS. NBC's coverage of the New Jersey Nets-Boston Celtics playoff game averaged 6.1/10. "The Drew Carey Show" and "My Adventures in Television" drew a 4.0/7 for ABC, just ahead of the 3.9/7 for FOX's "Bernie Mac Show" and "Greg the Bunny." A second "Dawson's Creek," 2.2/3, beat UPN's repeat of "Iron Chef USA." At 10 p.m., the crowning of Miss Russia as Miss Universe gave CBS its best ratings of the night, 8.6/15. NBC's playoff coverage earned a 7.0/12, while the ABC News special "Bitter Medicine" averaged 5.3/9. .

Thanks to Zap2it.com.

Lara_D

Jun 3, 2002, 04:45 PM

The new crown grows on you, i'm beginning to like it. What a goddess...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso45/missuniverso45_image1.jpg

Lara_D

Jun 3, 2002, 05:32 PM

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso45/missuniverso45_image2.jpg

baby_boi

Jun 3, 2002, 07:12 PM

Oxana Fedorova outside her NY appartment!

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20020601/capt.1022945763.miss_universe_nyr102.jpg

Question: Is that the scaled-down version of the Mikimoto tiara?

Newaiz, it looks ravishing on Oxana's head. It wouldn't look striking had it been placed on somebody else's head. Kay Oxana lang talaga bagay.. specially made for Oxana. Di ko ma-imagine sa iba!

:rocker:

baby_boi

Jun 3, 2002, 09:55 PM

Napanood ko si Kate Manalo na in-interview sa Weekend News kanina! Nag volunteer pala siya sa project ng Couples for Christ na pabahay..

So meaning to say di pala nag punta sina Kate and Tintin sa Puerto Rico? Ano ba talaga?! :confused:

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Napanood ko si Kate Manalo na in-interview sa Weekend News kanina! Nag volunteer pala siya sa project ng Couples for Christ na pabahay..

So meaning to say di pala nag punta sina Kate and Tintin sa Puerto Rico? Ano ba talaga?! :confused:

You know what, duda na talaga ako mula nang sumulpot yang balita na yan na Kate and Tin-tin were in Puerto Rico. You know why? Coz Araneta Center had its annual Santacruzan last May 29, Wednesday. All of the reigning Bb. Pilipinas 2002 beauties (even including past titleholders like Zorah and Rhea) were present.

Kaya naisip ko, pano sila pumunta ng Puerto Rico kung ganun? Saka someone from this thread, si shnicky ata yun or ascot (I'm not so sure) said na nakita niya sina Zorah, Kate and Rhea sa Santacruzan on the said date...

Kaya ayun... I'll ask pa rin...

:)

baby_boi

Jun 3, 2002, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

You know what, duda na talaga ako mula nang sumulpot yang balita na yan na Kate and Tin-tin were in Puerto Rico. You know why? Coz Araneta Center had its annual Santacruzan last May 29, Wednesday. All of the reigning Bb. Pilipinas 2002 beauties (even including past titleholders like Zorah and Rhea) were present.

Kaya naisip ko, pano sila pumunta ng Puerto Rico kung ganun? Saka someone from this thread, si shnicky ata yun or ascot (I'm not so sure) said na nakita niya sina Zorah, Kate and Rhea sa Santacruzan on the said date...

Kaya ayun... I'll ask pa rin...

:) Ah ok! Ask Zorah na lang... :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by jj9527
CBS takes Wednesday Ratings Crown

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Fast National ratings for Wednesday, May 29, 2002

Beauty won out over basketball Wednesday night as CBS used the Miss Universe pageant to win the ratings race. For the night, CBS averaged a 7.6 rating/13 share. NBC, which featured an NBA playoff game, was second with a 6.1/11. ABC followed with a 4.8/8, and FOX averaged a 3.7/6. The WB earned a 2.4/4 in the metered markets, just ahead of UPN's 2.3/4. CBS started the night with "60 MInutes II," which averaged 6.7/12 at 8 p.m. A repeat of "The West Wing," 5.3/10, gave NBC second for the hour, followed by ABC, which averaged 5.1/9 with reruns of "My Wife and Kids" and "According to Jim." FOX placed fourth with "That '80s Show" and a "Grounded for Life" repeat. "Dawson's Creek" earned a 2.7/5 for The WB, and "Enterprise" a 2.6/4 for UPN. The first hour of the Miss Universe pageant, 7.5/12, took the 9 p.m. hour for CBS. NBC's coverage of the New Jersey Nets-Boston Celtics playoff game averaged 6.1/10. "The Drew Carey Show" and "My Adventures in Television" drew a 4.0/7 for ABC, just ahead of the 3.9/7 for FOX's "Bernie Mac Show" and "Greg the Bunny." A second "Dawson's Creek," 2.2/3, beat UPN's repeat of "Iron Chef USA." At 10 p.m., the crowning of Miss Russia as Miss Universe gave CBS its best ratings of the night, 8.6/15. NBC's playoff coverage earned a 7.0/12, while the ABC News special "Bitter Medicine" averaged 5.3/9. .

Thanks to Zap2it.com.

Thanks for posting these info here. We appreciate it.

The last time Miss Universe topped TV ratings (well at least in the US) was way back in 1974... It was really the talk of the town... To think there was a storm (Signal No. 2) pa ha.

:)

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Oxana Fedorova outside her NY appartment!

Question: Is that the scaled-down version of the Mikimoto tiara?

:rocker:

Yup, it's the Mikimoto tiara all right.

:)

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 10:32 PM

The HIGHEST SCORING-EVENING GOWN in Miss Universe history-- UNBEATEN pa din!

Oksana may have beaten Veruska's 9.85 record, but she sure wasn't able to beat Carolina's 9.897 record...

Colombian couturier Jaime Arango designed this gown for Carolina Gomez. She was wore it as early as the Señorita Colombia '93 pageant...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant385/pageant385_image2.jpg

Wala talagang makalapit sa record ni Carolina na ito... Ang nearest lang so far ay si Alicia Machado during MU96. She got a 9.87.

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 10:42 PM

This picture proves what a bad sport Shauntay Hinton is...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant385/pageant385_image3.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 10:46 PM

One of Oksana's sexiest shots...

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20020531/capt.1022859063.puerto_rico_miss_universe_sju103.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 11:07 PM

Mahirap talaga tapatan ang record ni Miriam... Matagal uli talaga before our country puts on a good show in Miss Universe...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant386/pageant386_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant386/pageant386_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant386/pageant386_image2.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 3, 2002, 11:24 PM

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE...

Russia's 1st Miss World...

Julia Kourotchina- MISS WORLD 1992
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1992Worldwinner.jpg http://www.pageantopolis.com/1992Worldwinner2.jpg

Julia and her court... Miss United Kingdom Claire Smith (1st RU-left) and Miss Venezuela Francis G a g o (2nd RU-right)
http://www.pageantopolis.com/1992Top3.jpg

Russia's 1st Miss Universe...

Oksana Fyodorova- MISS UNIVERSE 2002
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20020530/mdf41551.jpg http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20020530/i/1022747922.2483068950.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 12:16 AM

MISS UNIVERSE 1997 MEMORIES

Here are the results of the Presentation Show that took place at the Miami Beach Convention Center days before the Live Telecast on May 16, 1997...

TOP 10 in Jantzen Swimsuit

9.36 CURACAO Verna Vasquez
9.31 ITALY Denny Mendez
9.19 ESTONIA Kristiina Heinmets
9.11 USA Brooke Lee
8.98 PANAMA Lia Victoria Borrero
8.86 INDIA Nafisa Joseph
8.81 ISRAEL Dikla Hamdy
8.76 COSTA RICA Gabriela Aguilar
8.75 FINLAND Karita Tuomola
8.73 PHILIPPINES Abbygale Arenas

TOP 11 in Evening Gown (there was a tie for 10th place)

9.53 CURACAO Verna Vasquez
9.47 ITALY Denny Mendez
9.40 PANAMA Lia Victoria Borrero
9.31 VENEZUELA Marena Bencomo
9.23 ESTONIA Kristiina Heinmets
9.19 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Margot Bourgeois
9.10 SWEDEN Victoria Lagerstrom
9.07 ICELAND Solveig Gudsmundsdottir
9.05 PUERTO RICO Anna Rosa Brito
9.04 MEXICO Rebecca Tamez
9.04 USA Brooke Lee

***It is surprising to note that heavy favorites Venezuela and Trinidad & Tobago weren't part of the Top 10 in swimsuit! What a surprise!

***Notice Curacao and Italy's super consistent performance during the Presentation Show!

Here are the results of the preliminary interview competition held at a separate date from the Presentation Show:

TOP 10 in Interview

9.62 PANAMA Lia Victoria Borrero
9.59 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Margot Bourgeois
9.56 USA Brooke Lee
9.50 VENEZUELA Marena Bencomo
9.45 COLOMBIA Claudia Elena Vasquez
9.42 PUERTO RICO Anna Rosa Brito
9.40 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Cesarina Mejia
9.37 CURACAO Verna Vasquez
9.32 NEW ZEALAND Marina McCartney
9.31 PHILIPPINES Abbygale Arenas

***Panama's Lia Borrero tops this competition with a whooping 9.62! I believe that's the 2nd highest preliminary interview score after Paula Betancourt's 9.70 score way back in MU93.

***Sayang si Abbygale! She was even included in the Top 10 of swimsuit and interview! Too bad she didn't shine in her evening gown... She really could've been in the semi-finals. She was beaten by India's Nafisa Joseph by a hundredth of point! Abbygale was 11th overall.

Here are the Top 10 delegates (semi-finalists) and their composite averages:

9.420 CURACAO Verna Vasquez
9.333 PANAMA Lia Victoria Borrero
9.237 USA Brooke Lee
9.170 ITALY Denny Mendez
9.130 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Denny Mendez
9.083 VENEZUELA Marena Bencomo
9.070 ESTONIA Kristiina Heinmets
8.983 SWEDEN Victoria Lagerstrom
8.970 PUERTO RICO Anna Rosa Brito
8.967 INDIA Nafisa Joseph

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 12:27 AM

An updated list of records...

HIGHEST SWIMSUIT SCORE EVER in...

MISS UNIVERSE- 9.88 by Russia's Oksana Fyodorova in '02
MISS USA- 9.843 by Texas' Chelsi Smith in '95
MISS TEEN USA- 9.96 by South Carolina's Vanessa Minnillo in '98

HIGHEST EVENING GOWN SCORE EVER in...

MISS UNIVERSE- 9.897 by Colombia's Carolina Gomez in '94
MISS USA- 9.93 by Alabama's Jina Mitchell in '00
MISS TEEN USA- 9.89 by South Carolina's Vanessa Minnillo in '98

HIGHEST INTERVIEW SCORE EVER in...

MISS UNIVERSE- 9.953 by India's Lara Dutta (TOp 5 Q&A) in '00
MISS USA- 9.843 by Virginia's Pat Southall in '94
MISS TEEN USA- 9.843 by Missouri's Leah Sexton in '96

***I'm not so sure about the highest swimsuit score for Miss USA. Please feel free to correct me if it is indeed wrong. Thanks.

:)

cathybee

Jun 4, 2002, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Yeah! Hehe!

Pero na-intriga ako sa binanggit na yung Zhejiang province daw ay known for its beautiful women! :) Alam ko talaga may region sa maniland China kung saan maganda talaga lahat ng mga babae-- yung tipong ultimo tindera ng diyaryo o balut sa kanto ay puwedeng ilaban sa Miss Universe... Zhejiang province pala yun... hehe!

I find this very very strange...i made some research and I learned that shanghai is like part of zhejiang province!

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by cathybee

I find this very very strange...i made some research and I learned that shanghai is like part of zhejiang province!

Hi there!

Really? I'm not really familiar with any of China's cities or provinces. I just based my post on that article from the Singapore Straits Times. Feel free to fill me in.

:)

AnGeLJoLi

Jun 4, 2002, 01:58 AM

Originally posted by baby_boi
Oxana Fedorova outside her NY appartment!

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20020601/capt.1022945763.miss_universe_nyr102.jpg

Wow ang ganda sobra! Parang kamukha nya idol ko dito, Catherine Zeta-Jones

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by AnGeLJoLi

Wow ang ganda sobra! Parang kamukha nya idol ko dito, Catherine Zeta-Jones

Hi AnGeLJoLi!

Yeah I agree! Kamukha nga niya si Catherine! :)

cathybee

Jun 4, 2002, 02:53 AM

jensie ill look for the china map when I get home :D Ill do a recheck!

Anyways, Im not sure if Ms. HongKong will join any major pageants but they will select this year's winner this month! Ill keep you people posted! :wink: They are celebrating their 30 years of pageantry this year, btw.

chez-o

Jun 4, 2002, 03:18 AM

some comments:

cathybee: correct, shanghai is a different province but it is north of zhejiang province. the province (with shanghai) as a whole was divided into different portions during ww2 (russian, german, american, british) all the more adding to the beauty of their people (aka marami nang halong dugo)...for more info, refer to spielberg's empire of the sun (also a book by j.g. ballard)

sinabi na ni phil simms na sa panama ang 2003 MU so.........

pageant review:

* the production this year was better, although something was missing.........did rpn cut some portions??? i thought ba't parang ang konti ng participation ng mga delegates? masmarami pa ang spiel ni san juan mayor kaysa kanila eh.

* also, nagmukhangdekorasyon lang talaga si brooke lee. i thought she and daisy should have done the usual side comments about their bets and the scores, ala julie moran and ali landry. that should have added more excitement. ang dry ng production, idagdag pa si phil simms (bring back bob goen!!!). pero the stage, lights, everything else was a-o.k. less cluttered and more focused on the delegates.

* the mikimoto crown is nice, although i still prefer the old crown. o well, let's wait and see if it grows on me....

* I LOVE THE OPENING NUMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! brings back the electricity and excitement of 1999. (although the cyprus one was elegant, di masyadong exciting) 2001 was not good at all, for me.

* MISS RUSSIA rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!! She brought back the classic beauty queen look last seen in the early '80s! ANG GANDA NIYA!!!!! Justine Pasek winning would have been just another latina beauty, but Miss Russia IS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

* What's with Miss China's nanay look? During the delegate's choice segment where she was featured, she looked so pretty and fresh. What's with that losyang harido!!!!! INJUSTICE!

* cathy and jensie, may kalakihang taglay nga ang chest portion ni Miss Cyprus, pero mas pronounced ang cleavage ni Miss Germany at maspinangangalandakan talaga pati sa gown! Kaya para sa akin, this year's Kim Yee award still goes to Natascha....pwede na ring tie sila ni Miss Cyprus......

* I believe those were rock hard abs in Neelam's stomach, this year's Gul Panag awardee.

* I thought the delegates' questions being answered by the finalists portion was o.k., but wouldn't it be better for the delegates themselves to ask the questions para mas exciting and interactive? I mean parang mas may zest ang dating nun lalo na kung ang napiling candidate ng semifinalist ay, let's say, ayaw sa kanya........e di mas exciting!!!

* It's my 3rd year of 6 out of 10 predictions.
- This year, I didn't predict Albania, Cyprus, South Africa (I was stubborn, I knew she would be a shoo-in but I just didn't like her), and Russia, which is the BIGGEST BOOBOO. I'd rather have 1 prediction coming true and that prediction goes on to become the winner than have 9 out of 10 and have the missing candidte winning. GRRRRR. I totally snobbed Oksana....

- Last year (2001), I was also a 6/10 with Russia, Israel, France, and Nigeria. Although I thought Agbani would win Miss Photogenic.

- Like Jensie, I also thought Estonia, France and Zimababwe would make the 2000 cut. I thought S. Africa would make it, but I thought bubbly girl Kim Yee wouldn't. also a 6/10.

- 1999 was a better year for me as I had an 7/10. I overlooked all the black semi-finalists - Misses Jamaica, Ghana, and Botswana.

* If Lorena of Spain competed, nakapasok malamang yun ng Top 10. At baka una na naman siyang tinawag (ehehehe)

* I think Miss USA didn't make it becuase of her too-musculine figure. Neelam's disastrous swimsuit acore affirmed that. Sana si Shauntay na lang nilagay nila instead of Neelam.

* I was kinda relieved not to see Miss Colombia and Dominican Republic on the Top 10. I found Miss Colombia's head too small for her frame and Miss D.R. was way amazon-ic for Miss U.

To commemorate this thread's 130th page, two trivia items:

- Jensie was the first pexer to respond to Altwegg's question, which is better, Miss Universe or Miss World. Jensie, posted Nov. 18, 2001.

-This thread had to be bumped by cmars Nov. 20. To think that currently, this thread hasn't moved from page 1 of the Movies and TV thread list. Amazing, indeed.

Lara_D

Jun 4, 2002, 03:57 AM

For me, the Gul Panag award still goes to India, or should we make a Zoraida Fonalledas award?

http://images.indian-magic.com/nehadmu/nehadmu23.jpg

Lara_D

Jun 4, 2002, 04:07 AM

What a BIG difference!!!!!

http://images.indian-magic.com/celinamu/celinamu27.jpg

MingTsai

Jun 4, 2002, 05:03 AM

Watching Miss U between catnaps

DIRECTLINE by Boy Abunda
The Philippine Star 06/03/2002

In between bouts of narcolepsy, half awake and half human, at 9 a.m. (sinfully early for someone like me who retires at sunrise), I thought – or rather, I was sure – that everytime I opened my eyes I was watching the Miss Universe 2002 being beamed live from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

I would catnap during commercial breaks. By the time I would wake up I could not tell Miss Universe from the commercials. One second, I thought Marc Logan (Grabe! Puting imposible, sa Tide posible!) was co-hosting with Miss Serapio, the school teacher "na matibay ang pinagsamahan with Standard Electric Fan."

I would fall asleep again until I heard someone knocking – and when I opened the door – who would it be but Diether Ocampo with new American Classic from Pizza Hut. Then I heard someone say, "Di ba tayo malulugi dito? Hindi, hindi! We’re not going to lose. It’s good business. Can’t you see? I’m working so hard." I screamed and I woke up to the announcement of the 10 semi-finalists.

I liked Miss Russia , Miss China, Miss Panama and Miss South Africa – Miss Philippines was not mentioned. Oh, well, what’s new? I yawned and consoled myself Miss Philippines must have been number 11. Besides, there will be another one next year and hundreds of Miss Gay beauty pageants in between.

I fell asleep again as the commercial break started. I swear I saw a man sipping a cup of hot Campbell soup. "Hmmm, good. I feel better." I just smiled at him. Anyway I was asleep. And then I heard familiar voices. Lani Misalucha, Janno Gibbs and Vina Morales were asking me to lean on them. "Why?" I asked. They just smiled. I simpered. "When you need a friend, I’ll help you carry on." "How sweet," I muttered.

And suddenly, I saw some feet in Darlington socks, that said "sa bawat hakbang mo." And then proud AMAers appeared. But even before they could tell me why they were proud, a mob of happy converts were chanting "parami ng parami ang bilib sa tigasing – speed sa kaputian." Silly, naughty, little me thought they were talking about something else.

But before I allowed prurient thoughts to distract my somnolent state, I saw Martin Nievera simply, amazingly smart with the longest human line holding hands behind him. Then Tin-Tin Bersola suddenly appeared with the number one exfoliant Exoderm that refreshes her face. Bernadette Sembrano and Cristina Pecson seconded Tin-Tin’s testimony.

Perhaps realizing I was in deep slumber, I had to be told again that "this program is brought to you by Rejoice, HSBC, Kodak, Max Factor." And that RPN is the exclusive station for the Miss Universe 2002. But how many times do you tell a moron this? I started to complain until I woke up again during the Q&A portion. I noticed my dream-catchers hanging quietly from the ceiling. I said "Thank You" for driving away nightmares. I rejoiced with Rejoice at the next portion – tried hard to open my eyes and ears, not wanting to miss out any word from the finalists.

I think the idea of having each contestant write a question was brilliant and truly interesting. At this point each finalist was made to pick one question from a bowl. Miss Panama got the question from Miss France.

"If you were to represent another country, what would you choose?"

"Puerto Rico… because I’m at home here," elicited screams from the Puerto Ricans.

Miss China picked her own question. She had to pick one again. And this time she got the question of Miss Nigeria.

"What is the biggest misconception about your country?"

"That the Chinese people are traditional, quiet, etc. Look at me," vivaciously declared Miss China.

Miss South Africa got the question of Miss China.

"If there is one weakness you need to overcome about yourself, what would this be?"

"I’m very critical."

Miss Venezuela picked the question of Miss Belgium.

Miss Russia got the question of Miss Costa Rica.

The five finalists in this year’s Miss Universe were all deserving. Unlike in other years when there would be some finalists who would surely be beaten black and blue in a Miss Gay contest in Malabon. All of them were pretty smart.

It was time for another break. I decided to stay awake because the first commercial was The Philippine Star ad, "the only paper you read from cover to cover. And truth shall prevail." I decided to take a cold shower, took my sweet time, sang Wildflower – "Let her cry, for she’s a lady, let her dream, for she’s a child – let the rain fall down upon her, for she’s a free and gentle flower growing wild." Then, I went wild with Kahit Isang Saglit – still under the shower enjoying the lather of Lush natural soap. Feeling like Miss Universe, I tried singing "Ikaw Ang Miss Universe sa Buhay ko!" I realized I was repeating the lines over and over because I didn’t know the song. I ended my bath with a promise in my heart that it was going to be a beautiful day.

By the time I got back to watching TV, the final Q&A had not yet started. The commercial break didn’t look like it was going to stop.

"Ok, fine," I told myself! It’s going to be a nice day.

Right after being challenged to "Take the Nestea plunge," it was finally the final Q&A.

The question was, "What makes you blush?"

Here are what the finalists said:

Miss Panama – "When people compliment me."

Miss China – "Right now!"

Miss South Africa – "When people make fun of me."

Miss Venezuela – "Oh lala! When people say something cute on me."

Miss Russia – "When I say the wrong things."

I loved the final question. I thought it was politically correct compared to questions about the Middle East conflict and America’s war against terrorism or Bono’s debt relief crusade.

I also thought that Miss Russia, hands down, deserved the $250,000 Mikimoto crown. I think the whole universe agreed.

My answer to the final question "What makes you blush?" When someone asks me, "Game ka na ba?"

Doogan

Jun 4, 2002, 05:38 AM

Zack

Jun 4, 2002, 05:44 AM

is the true regarding the borrowed gown of Miss Russia from Miss Japan?

shnicky

Jun 4, 2002, 06:24 AM

Don't you just love her?
Her eyes ... parang ang daming sinasabi.
Her lips... parang ang soft.

Haay... :)

http://media.santabanta.com/gal/mu2002/winners/missuniverse8.jpg

shnicky

Jun 4, 2002, 06:29 AM

Hmm.. mas maganda talaga kung naka 2-piece siya. :)
http://media.santabanta.com/gal/mu2002/hot/russia1.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by chez-o

To commemorate this thread's 130th page, two trivia items:

- Jensie was the first pexer to respond to Altwegg's question, which is better, Miss Universe or Miss World. Jensie, posted Nov. 18, 2001.

-This thread had to be bumped by cmars Nov. 20. To think that currently, this thread hasn't moved from page 1 of the Movies and TV thread list. Amazing, indeed.

Hi chez-o! :)

Thanx for the long post and for the trivia. :)

hehe.

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 07:12 AM

To those who have a copy of Miss Universe 2002... please watch the coronation segment again!

Shortly after Oksana was announced as the winner, she accidentally grasped Denise's left breast. To make up for it, she obviously apologized by whispering something shortly before Denise put the Mikimoto crown on her...

You have to watch this part again! Make tutok ha! hehehe!

:D :D :D

Lara_D

Jun 4, 2002, 07:12 AM

Denise' last hurrah, not all have seen these pics yet... oooh la la....

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso46/missuniverso46_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso46/missuniverso46_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso46/missuniverso46_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso45/missuniverso45_image3.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 07:25 AM

To add to Lara's post on Neha & Celina...

What a BIG difference! (Part 2)

Whose evening gown was better...???

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant387/pageant387_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant387/pageant387_image2.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 07:53 AM

The song used during the MU2002 swimsuit competition was a remix of Would You Go To Bed With Me by Touch and Go.

It was one of the songs used during the Miss World 1998 evening gown competition in the Seychelles Islands.

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 07:58 AM

Here is the famous Gucci gown Oksana wore to the MU2002 Live Telecast...

It was showcased during a recent fashion show in Milan...
http://www.elle.com/elle/img/fashion/collections/2002-RTW-SS/milan/Gucci/19L.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 08:06 AM

Another shot of Miss Cyprus Demetra Eleftheriou...

http://pictureone.20go.com/images/miss-cyprus-2002-02.jpg

Apostle

Jun 4, 2002, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
To add to Lara's post on Neha & Celina...

What a BIG difference! (Part 2)

Whose evening gown was better...???

Sheesh. Celina Jaitley was one great delegate after all.

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by Apostle

Sheesh. Celina Jaitley was one great delegate after all.

Yup, I agree! :)

Not only is Celina sexier, she's classier and more mysterious as well... :)

Apostle

Jun 4, 2002, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G

Yup, I agree! :)

Not only is Celina sexier, she's classier and more mysterious as well... :)

JENSIE_G, I have a request for you...
Can you post pics of Namrata Shirodkar, Miss India Universe 1993. She's my fave Miss India delegate ever. I dunno why. :)

chez-o

Jun 4, 2002, 08:28 AM

hay naku. di talaga pwedeng ismolin yung punguk na yun. Kahit siya na ang pinakapandak sa top 10, and eventually the top 5, she gave it all she had at nakipagtagisan sa mga higante. kakaiba talaga ang tindig ni celina. i wonder why neha doesn't have that signature "indian stance".......... yung tayo pa lang ng isang miss india, nangangatog na lahat ng delegates. even the not-so-pretty priyanka chopra had that..........that mix of "look at me i'm miss india, im gonna win intimidating" look and "give me the q&a portion and i'm gonna dazzle you" look...........poor neha she even looked bloated in her gown....celina was so trim (with matching oil pa talaga!)

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 08:36 AM

For Apostle...

Namrata Shirodkar
- Femina Miss India Universe '93
- Miss Universe '93 finalist (6th placer)
- Miss Asia Pacific '93 1st runner-up
http://www.starswelove.com/women/namo/namo011b.jpg

Namrata in action during Miss Universe 1993...
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/93/93ind-01.jpg
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/93/93ind-02.jpg
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/93/93ind-03.jpg
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/93/93ind-04.jpg
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/93/93ind-05.jpg
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/93/93ind-06.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by chez-o
hay naku. di talaga pwedeng ismolin yung punguk na yun. Kahit siya na ang pinakapandak sa top 10, and eventually the top 5, she gave it all she had at nakipagtagisan sa mga higante. kakaiba talaga ang tindig ni celina. i wonder why neha doesn't have that signature "indian stance".......... yung tayo pa lang ng isang miss india, nangangatog na lahat ng delegates. even the not-so-pretty priyanka chopra had that..........that mix of "look at me i'm miss india, im gonna win intimidating" look and "give me the q&a portion and i'm gonna dazzle you" look...........poor neha she even looked bloated in her gown....celina was so trim (with matching oil pa talaga!)

Yeah, I agree all the way! :)

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing a better Miss India next year! One thing for sure is babawi talaga sila for the loss this year...

Saka I love that oil... hehe! :D

cathybee

Jun 4, 2002, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
To add to Lara's post on Neha & Celina...

What a BIG difference! (Part 2)

Whose evening gown was better...???

In the gown, my vote goes to Neha :lol: as for the swimsuit...Ill take Celina anytime. :D overall impact...hmm...i think Ill have Neha! mas iba *** dating eh!

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 09:03 AM

Sorry guys, pero may hangover pa rin ako kay Isis eh... ang ganda niya sobra!!! :)

Maaaring trying hard nga siya-- true! Pero she's the hometown queen saka ang reigning Miss Universe ay kababayan din niya... kaya mataas ang expectations at mabigat ang pressure sa kanya...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant387/pageant387_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant388/pageant388_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant388/pageant388_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant388/pageant388_image2.jpg

histone

Jun 4, 2002, 09:46 AM

i think one of the best south african delegates sa miss universe ay si augustine masilela (?), MU 95. she has class and elegance. too bad nasa top 10 lang siya. feeling ko kasi sa mga white south african delegates parang mga arrogant and snotty like sonia and vanessa hehehe pero that's me.

may pics ba kayo ni augustine? sana meron :)

Musique

Jun 4, 2002, 11:11 AM

Scott Grossman is a very popular figure in the pageants, he even choreographed parts of the movie Miss Congeniality, involving the pageant itself.

Can anyone post pictures of him?

Apostle

Jun 4, 2002, 11:50 AM

http://www.pageantopolis.com/Universe1971.jpg
"Vida Doria of Quezon in the Philippines was voted the most photogenic contestant in the Miss Universe beauty pageant being held in Miami Beach, Florida."
(Vancouver Sun, 1971 July 22)

standingstill

Jun 4, 2002, 12:17 PM

hello pexers! hehe, it's been a while.

isa lang ang masasabi ko to the new miss universe --- congratulations, you deserve the crown. i love that gucci dress, very elegant.

anyway, ang ganda talaga ng pageant this year. i really liked albania and cyprus. at grabe si cyprus noong swimsuit, feeling ko talaga is magpapakita na ang kanyang mga physical endowments habang naglalakad siya. and to miss albania, i adore your gown.

also, thank god hindi nag top ten si shauntay. hehe, obviously, i'm a lindsay douglas fan. if kansas won miss usa, siguradong makikipaglaban siya sa mga puti this year. ang with her slim and tall structure, for sure, shine siya.

to musique: i think scott grossman is the man who was carrying the flowers come announement of runner-up and miss universe. and if i'm not mistaken, siya rin yung may hawak ng earphones ni miss russia. pero, i am not sure.

whyte

Jun 4, 2002, 01:37 PM

Any comments on Karens pic here. Most of us could have noticed that she is very thin.

http://www.johnrobertpowers.com/images/karenagustin.jpg

xtx

Jun 4, 2002, 01:57 PM

'MISSES' WHO WERE HITS
by Henrique Fontes

BRAZIL - Dil Brasil, webmaster of Misses do Brazil, considers Joseane Oliveira to be Brazil's best representative since another Oliveira: Adriana, 3rd runner-up in Miss U 1981. A favorite until the night of preliminary competition, Joseane was a victim of an awful dress (same old story) and poor guidance by her country's organization.

COLOMBIA - a regal beauty considered by many as the best South American in 2002. She was the Webmasters' pick and should have placed higher.

CURACAO - one of the best figures and most stunning faces in this year's pageant. Her gown choice was criticized.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - A huge press favorite, Ruth's downfall was probably adopting an old fashioned beauty queen style. Even Osmel Sousa (Miss Venezuela director) knows that that type still works only for few national Latin pageants…

ESTONIA - this sexy blonde had a remarkable and very original evening gown presentation.

FRANCE - the most elegant delegate in the competition. Heavy make up made her look older and probably took some precious points from Silvie Tellier. This Michelle Pfeiffer look-alike had the most stunning pair of eyes in the competition.

GHANA - Stephanie's regal runway skills and beauty made her a favorite since the very beginning. GREECE - one of the most beautiful in the pageant. She overdid the 'Evelina walk'.

JAMAICA - with a flawless preliminary presentation (both in gown and bathing suit) and a perfect face, it is difficult to understand how Sanya missed the semis.

JAPAN - Mina probably missed a spot in the top 10 by very little. She had beauty, intelligence and one of the most fashionable wardrobes.

NIGERIA - this African queen was included in most experts' top 10 lists. She was GB's Face of the Universe 2002. Miss Nigeria will compete in Miss World in Lagos, where she will have a fair chance to achieve a back-to-back victory for her native land.

PHILIPPINES - simply the best in evening gown. Karen was also one of the friendliest contestants in this year's group.

PORTUGAL - beautiful face and perfect body. Portugal became some sort of "sentimental favorite" for pageant fans in recent international pageants. Iva was no exception.

SINGAPORE - the biggest surprise in the preliminaries, Miss Singapore could have easily been a finalist, especially after her glittering gown presentation (photo).

SLOVENIA - even most other delegates considered Iris to have the best figure in the pageant. Her evening gown was also one of the best (incredible improvement from last year's "super hero" fiasco).

SPAIN - an unconventional beauty whose performance in the gown competition was among the best.

-------------------

nakuha ko to sa global beauties, i just felt like posting it because of the review about karen... grabe kahit hindi siya nanalo, i'm still so proud of her. simply the best in evening gown daw o... ang galing niya!

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by standingstill
i think scott grossman is the man who was carrying the flowers come announement of runner-up and miss universe. and if i'm not mistaken, siya rin yung may hawak ng earphones ni miss russia. pero, i am not sure.

Yeah, you're right. :)

He's the guy who gives the Hoya Crystal to the winners of the special awards. He's also the guy who held Oksana's earphones. He's the same guy who gives the flowers to the newly-crowned Miss Universe...

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by Musique
Scott Grossman is a very popular figure in the pageants, he even choreographed parts of the movie Miss Congeniality, involving the pageant itself.

Can anyone post pictures of him?

Hi there! :)

Here's a shot of choreographer Scott Grossman as he presents a Hoya Crystal trophy to Miss Bahamas Nakeria Simms as she was announced winner of the Congeniality Award during last year's Live Telecast on May 11, 2001.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant396/pageant396_image1.jpg

Here's another shot (front view naman. hehe) of Scott as he escorts Miss India Celina Jaitley moments after she was named 4th runner-up during last year's Live Telecast on May 11, 2001.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant396/pageant396_image2.jpg

Zorah, just like the rest of the 76 other delegates, got a chance to meet up and be with Scott. According to her, he's "sweet and kind".

***Aside from choreographing steps for the film Miss Congeniality, Scott also choreographs for the annual Miss Texas USA pageant every July, Miss USA pageant held annually during either February or March and the Miss Teen USA pageant held annually during August.

whyte

Jun 4, 2002, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by xtx
'MISSES' WHO WERE HITS
by Henrique Fontes

BRAZIL - Dil Brasil, webmaster of Misses do Brazil, considers Joseane Oliveira to be Brazil's best representative since another Oliveira: Adriana, 3rd runner-up in Miss U 1981. A favorite until the night of preliminary competition, Joseane was a victim of an awful dress (same old story) and poor guidance by her country's organization.

COLOMBIA - a regal beauty considered by many as the best South American in 2002. She was the Webmasters' pick and should have placed higher.

CURACAO - one of the best figures and most stunning faces in this year's pageant. Her gown choice was criticized.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - A huge press favorite, Ruth's downfall was probably adopting an old fashioned beauty queen style. Even Osmel Sousa (Miss Venezuela director) knows that that type still works only for few national Latin pageants…

ESTONIA - this sexy blonde had a remarkable and very original evening gown presentation.

FRANCE - the most elegant delegate in the competition. Heavy make up made her look older and probably took some precious points from Silvie Tellier. This Michelle Pfeiffer look-alike had the most stunning pair of eyes in the competition.

GHANA - Stephanie's regal runway skills and beauty made her a favorite since the very beginning. GREECE - one of the most beautiful in the pageant. She overdid the 'Evelina walk'.

JAMAICA - with a flawless preliminary presentation (both in gown and bathing suit) and a perfect face, it is difficult to understand how Sanya missed the semis.

JAPAN - Mina probably missed a spot in the top 10 by very little. She had beauty, intelligence and one of the most fashionable wardrobes.

NIGERIA - this African queen was included in most experts' top 10 lists. She was GB's Face of the Universe 2002. Miss Nigeria will compete in Miss World in Lagos, where she will have a fair chance to achieve a back-to-back victory for her native land.

PHILIPPINES - simply the best in evening gown. Karen was also one of the friendliest contestants in this year's group.

PORTUGAL - beautiful face and perfect body. Portugal became some sort of "sentimental favorite" for pageant fans in recent international pageants. Iva was no exception.

SINGAPORE - the biggest surprise in the preliminaries, Miss Singapore could have easily been a finalist, especially after her glittering gown presentation (photo).

SLOVENIA - even most other delegates considered Iris to have the best figure in the pageant. Her evening gown was also one of the best (incredible improvement from last year's "super hero" fiasco).

SPAIN - an unconventional beauty whose performance in the gown competition was among the best.

-------------------

nakuha ko to sa global beauties, i just felt like posting it because of the review about karen... grabe kahit hindi siya nanalo, i'm still so proud of her. simply the best in evening gown daw o... ang galing niya!

I really liked the way MIss Colombia looked on her Press Photo.
parang kakaiba.
At least may naka appreciate sa Miss Phils. Is the Gown I posted the gown being referred to???

power(bubbles)

Jun 4, 2002, 03:28 PM

Hey Jensie I need your help. Could you tell me what Misses South Africa, India and Canada were saying during the getting to know you pertion of the pageant. (that's how i'll call it) I think this 3 are the best talkers of this years semifinalist. SImply great hearing them talk during that portion. Thanks.

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by power(bubbles)
Hey Jensie I need your help. Could you tell me what Misses South Africa, India and canada were saying during the getting to know you pertion of the pageant. (that's how i'll call it) I think this 3 are the best talkers of this years semifinalist. SImply great hearing them talk during that portion. Thanks.

Hi there power(bubbles)! :)

I'll watch my tape again para I could give you a complete word-for-word transcript, okay? :)

I'm just waiting for my bro to sleep. He's watching something else eh. I'll post your request ASAP.

:)

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by histone
i think one of the best south african delegates sa miss universe ay si augustine masilela (?), MU 95. she has class and elegance. too bad nasa top 10 lang siya. feeling ko kasi sa mga white south african delegates parang mga arrogant and snotty like sonia and vanessa hehehe pero that's me.

may pics ba kayo ni augustine? sana meron :)

Here's your request...

Augustine Masilela was the 1st South African to compete in the Miss Universe pageant after an 11-year absence. Prior to her participation in Miss Universe '95, the last time South Africa joined the pageant was in 1984. In 1985, it was refused entry due to the rising apartheid and racism in the country.

Here are Augustine's shots while in action during Miss Universe '95...

Parade of Nations-- Augustine was 10th overall during the entire prelims...
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/95/entry/south.jpg

Announcement into the Top 10...
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/95/south-02.jpg

Jantzen Swimsuit competition...
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/95/south-03.jpg

Interview competition...
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/95/south-04.jpg

Evening Gown competition...
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/95/south-05.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 03:51 PM

Guys, who do you think is sexier, Eva Ekvall of Cynthia Lander? :)

Here are their shots during their respective Bluepoint Swimsuit/Fitness competitions...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant389/pageant389_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant389/pageant389_image2.jpg

Who do you think naman is better in evening gown?
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant389/pageant389_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant390/pageant390_image1.jpg

:)

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 04:04 PM

Here's a shot of Miss Russia Oksana Fyodorova's daring national costume during the National Costume Show...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant390/pageant390_image3.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 04:06 PM

Miss Universe 2002 Top Five

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant390/pageant390_image2.jpg

Lara_D

Jun 4, 2002, 04:10 PM

The new Miss Namibia Ndapewa Alfons- she will be representing the smile of Africa in Miss World 2002 and Miss Universe 2003.

http://196.30.226.115/missnam/pics/ndapewabig.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 04:13 PM

To add to Apostle's post on Vida Doria...

Our country's 1st ever Photogenic Award winner in Miss Universe...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant391/pageant391_image1.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by Lara_D
The new Miss Namibia Ndapewa Alfons

http://196.30.226.115/missnam/pics/ndapewabig.jpg

Naomi Campbell meets Eddie Murphy... :)

Lara_D

Jun 4, 2002, 04:16 PM

Jensie, is there something wrong with your Microsoft Paint? Bakit shinny? I've noticed that in some of your pics you've posted...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant389/pageant389_image2.jpg

Back to your question: Eva

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 04:18 PM

Miss Germany Natascha Vanessa Borger Sevilla...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant391/pageant391_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant391/pageant391_image3.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 04:25 PM

Miss South Africa Vanessa Do Ceu Carreira...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant392/pageant392_image1.jpg

AgnasKa

Jun 4, 2002, 04:27 PM

hello jensie, dumating na ba si karen sa pinas? ano mga kuwento kaya niya? hehehe. :)

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 04:32 PM

Originally posted by AgnasKa
hello jensie, dumating na ba si karen sa pinas? ano mga kuwento kaya niya? hehehe. :)

I believe dumating na siya nung Saturday pa. I've been trying to contact Zorah to ask eh. Pero she's so busy with work eh kaya hindi nakaka-reply. I'll ask around. Hehe! :)

Lara_D

Jun 4, 2002, 04:33 PM

Miss USA looks like she's competing sa Miss Fitness America Pageant on ESPN... hehehe

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20020525/i/1022354456.2818596907.jpg

JENSIE_G

Jun 4, 2002, 04:37 PM

Miss Ukraine Liliana Gorova... too bad this stunning beauty missed the semi-final cut... I think she's the strongest rep Ukraine ever sent to Miss Universe...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant392/pageant392_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant392/pageant392_image3.jpg

twisted1982

Jun 4, 2002, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by twisted1982
I have been lurking in this thread for the longest time and I have to say great job everyone. I too, would like to share who I think will make it to the top 10. Here it goes...

Philippines - Of course this list wouldn't be complete without her. I know she is not one of the most beautiful out there but she has class. I am confident that she will make it this year.
Nigeria - Nigeria is the new African beauty pageant powerhouse. I just love how the swimsuit look on her.
Colombia - Over-hyped perhaps? But she really deserves a spot in the top ten at least.
Dominican Republic - One of the prettiest faces this year, I know she will make it to the top.
Chile - Lonshot, but she has the makings of a Miss Universe. I wouldn't be surprised if she makes it to the top 10.
Portugal - This girl reminfd me of Olivia Williams. She may not have the beauty queen aura but I think she really is pretty.
Curacao - My number one pick, Curacao has the makings of a beauty queen. I've never really read anyu interviews of her. I just hope that she has the brains. I remember in 1995 or was it 1996, when Miss Curacao scored high in the prelims but she just didn't do well in the interviews in the semis.
China - She can make it.
Korea - This year is the year of the Asians. She is stunning yet casual. Sexy yet girlish. I just simply love her.
Greece - I always believed that last year's Miss Greece really won that crown. Even though she is not as pretty as last year's representative, I think she too can make the cut. I just love her evening gown

*fingers crossed for Karen*

Batuhin niyo ko ng kamatis.. 1 out of 10 lang ako.. waahahahahahah!!!