The Beauty Pageants Thread

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Reigning Miss Earth 2001 Catharina Svensson

http://www.missearth.tv/images2/images/new_15.gif

She should give Miss Universe a try someday. :)

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Meet our rep for Miss Earth 2002...

April Ross Perez of Western Mindanao
http://www.missearth.tv/missphilippines/pics/2002Delegates/perez.jpg

April also won the Best In Swimsuit Award during the Coronation Night last May 12, 2002, Sunday.
http://www.missearth.tv/missphilippines/gallery/pics/perezSwimwuit.jpg

Please click here to see the rest of the official Miss Philippines 2002 delegates (http://http://www.missearth.tv/missphilippines/delegates/perez.htm).

You may also click on the official Miss Philippines 2002 website (http://http://www.missearth.tv/missphilippines/index.htm).

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Another shot of Peru's rep for Miss World 2002...

Marina Mora Montero
http://galeon.hispavista.com/missperu02/img/MARINAMORA1_big.jpg

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From the Miss Universe Critic...

Time Magazine reports...
http://www.missuniversecritic.com/Oxana_TimeMagazine.jpg

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Meet Greece's rep for Miss World 2002... :)

Katerina Georgiadou- 19 years old, 5 feet 9 inches

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant464/pageant464_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant464/pageant464_image1.jpg

Like what I said before, mahirap na talaga makahanap ng Greek beauty na katapat ni Evelina... Haay...

Well, good luck na lang to Katerina. The last time Greece made it in Miss World was way back in 1996, when Irene Skliva won in Bangalore, India.

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

[JENSIE_G]

I wonder when our country will get to host Miss Universe once again... :)

We have so much to show to the universe aside from these...
http://www.wowphilippines.com.ph/images/dot/img/boracay.jpg
http://www.wowphilippines.com.ph/images/dot/img/riceter.jpg
http://www.wowphilippines.com.ph/images/dot/img/cebuhigh.jpg

Check out
WOW Philippines (http://www.wowphilippines.com.ph) and see what I mean... :)

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Remembering Nina Ricci Alagao...

Nina Ricci's shots in Cyprus during Miss Universe 2000...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant465/pageant465_image1.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant465/pageant465_image2.jpghttp://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant466/pageant466_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant466/pageant466_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant466/pageant466_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant464/pageant464_image3.jpg
http://pageantessence.homestead.com/files/nina44.JPG

Nina's official swimsuit shot during Bb. Pilipinas 2000... Check out that killer 23-inch waistline!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant465/pageant465_image3.jpg

[Yoshi]

Changed thread title to "The Beauty Pageants Thread".

Final favor na lang, don't quote if you're replying to the post directly above yours, and don't include in your quote a "[img]" link to a picture. Dumodoble lang kasi yung pictures and the page really becomes slower to load.

Thanks everyone.

[JENSIE_G]

Yoshi: No problem. Thanks din. :)

[Musique]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Hi Musique! :)

Here's a complete list of the winners of Miss Earth 2001...

MISS EARTH 2001 - Miss Denmark Catharina Svensson

Miss Earth Air - Miss Brazil Simone Regis

Miss Earth Water - Miss Kazakhstan Margarita Kravtsova

Miss Earth Fire - Miss Argentina Daniela Estucan

The semi-finalists:

Miss USA Abigail "Abby" Royce

Miss Estonia Evelyn Mikomagi

Miss India Shamita Singha

Miss Latvia Jelena Keirane

Miss Bolivia Catherine Villaroel Marquez

Miss Philippines Carlene Ang Aguilar

SPECIAL AWARDS :

Miss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night- Miss India Shamita Singha

Miss Ponds Rosy White Skin- Miss Estonia Evelyn Mikomagi

Miss Creamsilk Beautiful Hair - Miss Argentina Daniela Stucan

Miss Close-up Killer Confidence Smile - Miss Philippines Carlene Ang Aguilar

Miss Avon - Miss India Shamita Singha

Best in National Costume- Miss India Shamita Singha

Miss Talent- Miss Latvia Jelina Keirane

Miss Friendship- Miss Japan Misuzu Hirayama

Best in Evening Gown- Miss Philippines Carlene Ang Aguilar

Best in Swimsuit- Miss Kazakhstan Margarita Kravstova



walang Miss Photogenic?

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Sorry I forgot to add... Miss Argentina Daniel Stucan won Miss Photogenic, Best In Swimsuit 1st runner-up and Best In Evening Gown 2nd runner-up.

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Remembering the Bb. Pilipinas 2000 beauties...

Nina Ricci and Annwen during Joanna's send-off party...
http://www.bbpilipinas.com/news/images/015.jpg

Bb. Pilipinas 2000 1st runner-up Maricris Tan...
http://www.bbpilipinas.com/news/images/prettytan.jpg

Joanna waves to the crowd as she prepares to leave for Tokyo for Miss International 2000...
http://www.bbpilipinas.com/news/images/016.jpg

The Bb. Pilipinas 2000 beauties (with the exception of Nina Ricci) share a moment with Venezuelan actor Fernando Carrillo...
http://www.bbpilipinas.com/news/images/fjose.jpg

Joanna, Maricris and Nina Ricci surf through the official Bb. Pilipinas website...
http://www.bbpilipinas.com/news/images/012.jpg

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Meet Japan's stunning rep for Miss World 2002...

Yuko Nabeta
http://beau_land.hihome.com/news/2001/japan-int2.jpg

She's as stunning as Mina Chiba! :)

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Meet Korea's babes...

Na Na Geum- will go to Miss Universe 2003
http://beau_land.hihome.com/M-KOREA/mk57-now/2002/tv-1-01.jpg http://beau_land.hihome.com/M-KOREA/mk57-now/2002/tv-1-02.jpg

Yoo-kyoung Chang- will go to Miss World 2002
http://beau_land.hihome.com/M-KOREA/mk57-now/2002/tv-2-01.jpg

Yoon-joo Khi- will go to Miss International 2002
http://beau_land.hihome.com/M-KOREA/mk57-now/2002/tv-3-01.jpg

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Miss Universe Winning Reactions... :)

Who had the best reaction?
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/2002/russia-11.jpg http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/2001/result/puerto-07.jpg
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/97/result/USA-12.jpg http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/96/result/venezuela-09.jpg
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/95/usa-10.jpg http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/94/0-1-3.jpg
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/93/93pue-08.jpg http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/88/thai-09.jpg

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Miss World Winning Reactions... :)

Who had the best reaction?
http://beau_land3.hihome.com/M-WORLD/Mw51-now/2001/01-nigeria-05.jpg http://beau_land3.hihome.com/M-WORLD/Mw51-now/2000/result/India05.jpg
http://beau_land3.hihome.com/M-WORLD/Mw51-now/98/result/israel-04.jpg http://beau_land3.hihome.com/M-WORLD/Mw51-now/97/result/india-05.jpg
http://beau_land3.hihome.com/M-WORLD/Mw51-now/95/vene09.jpg http://beau_land3.hihome.com/M-WORLD/Mw51-now/93/93-1-02.jpg

[Lara_D]

Regarding the Korean beauties, I think the one who is going to Miss World should be the one to be sent in Miss Universe, because her bone structure pang model talaga. I've notice that the Miss Korea's sent to Miss Universe have this "girly" and "pa-tweetums" look. But she has one year to prepare naman eh, and look what happened to Miss Korea 2002, she improved a lot.

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Lara_D: I agree! And unless they change their standards for selecting the Korean MU rep, they should stop dreaming of making it to the Top 10 muna...

[MingTsai]

karen agustin - bb. pilipinas universe

http://www.mabuhaybeauties.com/agustin1a.jpg

katherine manalo - bb. pilipinas world
http://www.mabuhaybeauties.com/manalo1a.jpg

kristine alzar - bb. pilipinas international
http://www.mabuhaybeauties.com/alzar1a.jpg

april ross perez - miss philippines earth
http://www.mabuhaybeauties.com/gallery/mppress/mppress_8a.jpg

miriam chui - mutya ng pilipinas
http://freepages.health.rootsweb.com/~sunshinegal/02mutya24.gif

[Lara_D]

Jensie,
But Miss Korea 2002 was ok naman. She was given a real make over and I remember Miss Korea 2000, she was indeed beautiful - a very lovely face.

[Lara_D]

Another pic of the new Miss Russia

http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/menu/enotrolado/missuniverso/noticias/Russia2.jpg

[MingTsai]

http://freepages.military.rootsweb.com/~sunshinegal/boxing.jpg

oxana and shauntay kasama ang dalawang boksingero. ang dumi ng mukha ni shauntay.

naaalala ko tuloy ang mga bb. pilipinas winners posing with sabungeros pag may derby sa araneta. :D

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Sa bagay.... there are always exceptions. Forgive me for generalizing too much... :)

MingTsai: Karen Agustin pa din! :)

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OH GOD! I am certainly not going to make any comment on these pics...

The Miss Trinidad & Tobago for Miss Universe 2003 contestants...
http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/fayeswinsuit.jpg
http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/aquaqueens.jpg

For more pics, kindly click on the official Miss TNT for Miss Universe 2003 website (http://www.tv6tnt.com/universe/default.asp).

[Lara_D]

ONe of the least known Miss Venezuelas, Veronica Schneider, Miss Venezuela World 1997. She did not make the top 10 in Miss World. Every time a Miss Venezuela does not make it in Miss World, it's parang nakakapanibago, it's unlikely not them not to make it. A bombshell no?

http://www.blitzmoda.com/artistas/veronicaschneider/03.jpg

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Lara_D: I have mixed emotions on the new Miss Russia 2002... Good luck na lang to her...

MingTsai: Hehe! Oo nga eh. Parang c o c k derby sa Araneta Center yung dating niyang pic na yan eh.

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Here's Veronica Schneider Rodriguez's official swimsuit shot in the Miss Venezuela 1998 website. It was taken by Daniel Alonso.

She represented the State of Miranda... When she competed in Miss World 1998, she was 19 years old and stood 5 feet 9 inches...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant467/pageant467_image1.jpg

Here's Veronica with Miss India Annie Thomas (left) and Miss Switzerland Sonia Grandjean (right) during Miss World 1998 in Seychelles...
http://www.aftonbladet.se/noje/9811/24/miss5.jpg

Here's Veronica's screen shot during the Miss World 1998 Live Telecast...
http://beau_land3.hihome.com/M-WORLD/Mw51-now/98/entry/venezuela.jpg

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More official shots of Veronica Schneider during Miss Venezuela 1998... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant467/pageant467_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant467/pageant467_image2.jpg

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MISS UNIVERSE 1985 MEMORIES

Even as early as the 80's, Spain has been sending top caliber representatives to Miss Universe already!

Here's Miss Spain Teresa Sanchez as she was announced as one of the 5 finalists competing for the title of Miss Universe 1985. She eventually won 1st runner-up to Puerto Rico's Deborah Carthy Deu...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant468/pageant468_image1.jpg

:)

[Lara_D]

Here's the ranking of the top 10 in Miss Universe 2002

http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/photos-swimsuit.gif
Russia 9.88
Venezuela 9.29
Cyprus 9.15
South Africa 8.90
China 8.88
Germany 8.81
Panama 8.79
Albania 8.34
India 8.32
Canada 7.99


http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/photos-gown.gif
Russia 9.64
China 9.15
Panama 9.15
Germany 8.84
Venezuela 8.83
South Africa 8.79
Albania 8.51
Cyprus 8.49
Canada 8.39
India 8.10

note: India hasn't scored that low in evening gown since 1997. Sometimes kasi they're over doing it when it comes sa gown.

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The OLD Miss Universe and Miss World crowns

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant468/pageant468_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant468/pageant468_image3.jpg

:)

[cathybee]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
For Musique... :)

Last year's Venezuelan rep in Miss Earth...
Osmel Sousa should really buy the Venezuelan franchise for Miss Earth... Para naman lumakas lalo ang laban ng Venezuela sa Miss Earth...

:)

I think she looks like Posh Spice...anyways, shes better looking than this year's bet..sorry ha, mukha talagang ant *** mukha ng bet ng venezuela this year eh! :ayaw:

About Miss Russia...dont think she can defend MU crown though...

ONe of the least known Miss Venezuelas, Veronica Schneider, Miss Venezuela World 1997. She did not make the top 10 in Miss World. Every time a Miss Venezuela does not make it in Miss World, it's parang nakakapanibago, it's unlikely not them not to make it. A bombshell no?

Ay grabehhh!!! Ang ganda nya!Ang Miss World talaga weird! :rolleyes: One hundred plus pages na to at di ko pa rin matanggap na natalo si Ruffa sa mga un! hmpf! :p

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MISS UNIVERSE 1999 MEMORIES

I can feel it! hehe!
http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/final1.jpg

Rehearsal pics of the delegates...
http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/miss4.jpg http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/miss9.jpg
http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/miss7.jpg http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/miss6.jpg

The delegates during their trips around TNT...
http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/miss2.jpg http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/miss1.jpg

Rare pics galore!
http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/ft2.jpg http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/ft1.jpg
http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/ft3.jpg http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/ft4.jpg
http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/ft14.jpg http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/ft7.jpg

Miss Colombia Marianella Pacini takes a break with her boyfriend... yeehee... hehe... :D
http://www.cromos.com.co/missuniverso/jpg2/ft11.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by cathybee

sorry ha, mukha talagang ant *** mukha ng bet ng venezuela this year eh! :ayaw:

HAHAHA! Funny ka talaga mag-comment! Ant ka dyan! hehe! :D


About Miss Russia...dont think she can defend MU crown though...

Yeah, I don't even think this girl will make it to the Top 10 next year in Panama... Gut feeling lang...

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Remembering Eva Ekvall's makeover... :)

From THIS to THIS...
http://www.mujereslegendarias.org.ve/missve6.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant461/pageant461_image1.jpg

Thanks to the MUO stylists, they were able to bring out Eva's youthful glow... Here's Eva's official headshot in MU2001...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant433/pageant433_image3.jpg

More shots of Eva... Ang ganda niya dito sobra!
http://www.calzadoslucchi.com/eventos/images/eva4.jpg http://www.calzadoslucchi.com/eventos/images/eva-luisa2.jpg
http://www.calzadoslucchi.com/eventos/images/eva-luisa1.jpg

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MISS USA 1999 MEMORIES

Miss Indiana Pratima Yarlagadda competes in the evening gown of her own choice. She could have been the 1st ever Indian Miss USA...
http://www.pageantimages.com/usa5015_l.jpg

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Remebering Kimberly Ann Pressler... :)

Kimmy is the 2nd ever Miss USA to miss the semi-final cut in Miss Universe...
http://www.pageantimages.com/MISSUSA99_l.jpg http://www.pageantimages.com/dayafter1_l.jpg
http://www.pageantimages.com/11l.jpg http://www.pageantimages.com/homepg1.jpg

Kimmy (2nd from left) during the Miss USA 1999 Opening Number... I loved that year's production! All 51 delegates wore cutting-edge designs by Max Azria. :)
http://www.pageantimages.com/usa174_l.jpg

[Lara_D]

Another picture of Eva Ekvall in swimsuit

http://www6.gratisweb.com/missesdelmundoi/venezuela51.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Eva Ekvall really had superb catwalk skills! Even better than any other Venezuelan I could think of. Pantay lang sila ni Minorka.

Eva exectues this certain "turn" na pang-supermodel talaga. Ibang klase...

:)

[Lara_D]

Pictures of Miss Brazil 2002 during the Blupoint swim fashion show

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso56/missuniverso56_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso56/missuniverso56_image2.jpg

An epitome of a Brazilian bombshell... notice the features of having Brazilian/Portuguese blood, very different compared to her Spanish speaking neighbors. Too bad for those thunder thighs.

[Lara_D]

Jensie,
Minorka was stiff...

[JENSIE_G]

It's been a while since I last posted pics of Zorah here... :)

Zorah during her final days as Bb. Pilipinas UNIVERSE 2001...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant469/pageant469_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant469/pageant469_image2.jpg

Zorah shares a light moment with her best friend and fellow delegates during Miss Universe 2001 in Bayamon...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant469/pageant469_image3.jpg

The first 2 pics are from Mabuhay Beauties.

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Lara_D: Stiff? Hmm... siguro nung interview portion lang... Para bang confused siya kung pano magpo-pose at tatayo habang kausap si Bob Goen.

Pero nung swimsuit at evening gown competitions you can clearly see how she sashayed onstage... bihirang-bihira yun especially for a lady 6'2" in height...

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Remembering Vanessa Mariño Graña...

Vanessa won the Miss Lugo 2002 crown. She was set to compete in the Miss España 2002 pageant when topless photos (such as this) of her were released... She was immediately expelled by the Organizacion Miss España from the national pageant... However, she was allowed to join after the Miss Universe Organization released a statement saying that it's okay for aspiring MU contestants to pose topless as long as it was done for art's sake... Whew!!!

Sayang Vanessa didn't win Miss España 2002! She's so damn HOT!!! :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant470/pageant470_image1.jpg

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MISS UNIVERSE 2002

Arpeggio Photogenic Award Winner

Isis Marie Casalduc Gonzales
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant470/pageant470_image2.jpg

[Musique]

Daniela Stucan is stunning in this picture. Sayang hindi siya nag advance sa Miss World Cup round 2 ng GB.


http://www.missearth.tv/photo_gallery/images/pbig_29.jpg

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Musique: Yeah I agree. She deserved the Miss Photogenic award. :)

[suplad0]

****, I LOVE THIS THREADDDDDDDDDDDDD!

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suplad0: :)

[Lara_D]

Is it just me or Miss Panama looks like J Lo?

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/missuniverso56/missuniverso56_image3.jpg

http://img.iskon.hr/kl/2001/03/27/0002115v.jpg

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For Musique... :)

Another stunning shot of Daniela Stucan... She has super strong Italian features... As we all know, there are also lots of Italians in Argentina just like in Uruguay...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant470/pageant470_image3.jpg

She should have been sent to Miss Universe din sana... :)

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Look at the opening number dresses worn during Miss World 2000... They were designed by top Indian designer Hermant Trivedi.... Similar in a way to the Tadashi dresses...

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant471/pageant471_image1.jpg

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Meet INDIA's 5 Miss World winners

Reita Faria, Aishwarya Rai, Diana Hayden, Yukta Mookhey and Priyanka Chopra
http://www.chennaionline.com/columns/variety/images/missworld1966-reita_faria.jpghttp://www.chennaionline.com/columns/variety/images/missworld1994-aishwarya.jpghttp://www.chennaionline.com/columns/variety/images/Miss_World_1997_with_bouquet.jpghttp://www.chennaionline.com/columns/variety/images/Miss_World_1999.jpghttp://www.chennaionline.com/columns/variety/images/From_India_Priyanka_Chopra.jpg

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One of Karen's glamour shots taken shortly before she flew to Colombia... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant471/pageant471_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

I just love this shot...

Oksana Fyodorova's winning moment... :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant471/pageant471_image3.jpg

Justine Pasek's evening gown just grows on you... And don't you just love those pearls? It's very rare to see someone wear pearls in Miss Universe, especially during the Live Telecast! :)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2001 MEMORIES

Denise Quiñones talks to the press moments after being crowned Miss Universe 2001... She really reserved to win! She really had everything MUO was looking for that year... :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant472/pageant472_image1.jpg

I just can't get enough of that Gustavo Arango evening gown! Stunning! :)

[JENSIE_G]

I just love Miss South Africa Vanessa Carreira's colorful national costume! It showcases her country's rich and unique culture...

However, those large steel rings around her neck strongly remind me of those tribal women in Central Thailand...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant472/pageant472_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

The moment of truth for Svetlana Koroleva... :)

Svetlana was crowned Miss Russia 2002 last Sunday. She now faces the challenge of becoming Russia's 2nd Miss Universe next year in Panama. Let's all see how she'll do come May 2003...
http://www.phototass.com/photopreview150/461408.jpg http://www.phototass.com/photopreview150/461406.jpg http://www.phototass.com/photopreview150/461410.jpg

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


However, those large steel rings around her neck strongly remind me of those tribal women in Central Thailand...
They also have those in Africa. I've seen African women wear those rings around their necks on TV. Some sort of a fad. I'm quite interested to see one. :)

[Apostle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
I just love Miss South Africa Vanessa Carreira's colorful national costume! It showcases her country's rich and unique culture...

However, those large steel rings around her neck strongly remind me of those tribal women in Central Thailand...


Hehe. Those blue fringes look like armpit hair! :lol:

I love this girl, though. It just seems that she was too bent on winning that she did not have the spontaneity and candidness that Miss Universe winners such as Brooke Lee or Mpule Kwelagobe had.

[Apostle]

Sans make-up:
http://www.pageant.com/universe2002/images/missuchin.jpg

[Apostle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
I just love this shot...

Oksana Fyodorova's winning moment... :)
Justine Pasek's evening gown just grows on you... And don't you just love those pearls? It's very rare to see someone wear pearls in Miss Universe, especially during the Live Telecast! :)

I kinda don't like Oksana's shoes....

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by baby_boi
They also have those in Africa. I've seen African women wear those rings around their necks on TV. Some sort of a fad. I'm quite interested to see one. :)

Hi baby_boi! :)

Would you know the score behind these rings? Is it only for women? Is it to signify marriage or purity?

It's a funky fashion statement! hehe.

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Apostle
Sans make-up:



She looks like a model for Ba-yo.

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by Apostle

I kinda don't like Oksana's shoes....

Why naman? HEHE :D

[JENSIE_G]

Meet one of the strongest bets for the title of Miss Dominican Republic 2002... :)

Amelia Vega will compete in the Miss Republica Dominicana 2002 pageant on July 29, 2002, Monday. If she wins, she will represent her country in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year in Panama City, Panama.

Amelia stands 6 feet 2 inches. She speaks English, French and of course Spanish... She's currently studying in the United States.
http://www.listin.com.do/revistas/ohmagazine/foto/modaoh.jpg http://www.listin.com.do/revistas/ohmagazine/foto/pasarela1.jpg
http://www.listin.com.do/revistas/ohmagazine/foto/pasarela2.jpghttp://www.listin.com.do/revistas/ohmagazine/foto/pasarela3.jpghttp://www.listin.com.do/revistas/ohmagazine/foto/pasarela4.jpg

[MingTsai]

http://www.safras.8m.com/missuniverse2001/200108.jpg

not his best shot, but i think SCOTT GROSSMAN is a HOTTIE!!!! ;)

[Musique]

Miss Brazil / Earth 2002

Adriana Reis


http://beau_land3.hihome.com/M-WORLD/Mw51-now/98/entry/brazil.jpg

http://beau_land3.hihome.com/M-WORLD/Mw51-now/98/entry/brazil-01.jpg

[MingTsai]

miss india earth reshmi ghosh

http://www.ritukumar.com/images/media_press/reshmi_mar12.jpg

[Lara_D]

For Ming Tsai,
http://www.pageant.com/universe96/images/mu7300h.jpg

An older picture of Scott Grossman during Miss Universe 1996. Nandun na pala siya nun? If you find him hot I find him annoying. hehehe Ang dami niyang booboos noong Miss Universe 2001 Prelims

[Lara_D]

http://www.listin.com.do/revistas/ohmagazine/foto/pasarela4.jpg

She looks like Romina Ura the editor of Chalk Mag and a ramp model. I think they have the same height. 6'2 din si Romina

[cathybee]

Originally posted by Lara_D
Is it just me or Miss Panama looks like J Lo?


yup...dami nga nakapuna eh :beam:

[MingTsai]

An older picture of Scott Grossman during Miss Universe 1996. Nandun na pala siya nun? If you find him hot I find him annoying. hehehe Ang dami niyang booboos noong Miss Universe 2001 Prelims

oo nga. he kinda looks like willem dafoe din minsan. pero ok lang.

[cathybee]

I think China is really deadset on conquering the international scene...syempre, its like a publicity machine na rin for the country. Now they're sending a rep to Ms. International! *okay*

And...I really think China will do well in that pageant (MI) kase usually, models *** mga sumasali sa beauty contests nila e (and to add, many China reps do well in intl modelling contests too)...kaya kung mapapansin, talagang iba ang dating sa ramp ng mga candidates nila for mu and mw lately!

[heyderguy]

whatever happened to the VHS tapes I was requesting for...., Miss Universe 94, 99, 2000, and 2001.....please....am very much willing to pay......reasonable prices po ha......thank you very much.....

[Lara_D]

I have those tapes but the problem is my vhs is busted. Need to buy a new one, kinda weird kasi wala na akong nakikitang nagbebenta ng VHS puro VCD na. Saka I don't know how to recrod from VHS to VHS.

Originally posted by heyderguy
whatever happened to the VHS tapes I was requesting for...., Miss Universe 94, 99, 2000, and 2001.....please....am very much willing to pay......reasonable prices po ha......thank you very much.....

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Yeah Romina Urra's really tall! I used to see her during my high school days in Zobel. Pang-model talaga ang height at build niya. Saka lahat sila sa family ay tall...

MingTsai: I just wanna share na Zorah got a chance to meet up and spend time with Scott Grossman. "Super sweet" daw siya and "kind"...

Musique: Just to add to your post... Adriana Reis was a semi-finalist during Miss World 1998.

:)

[Musique]

Jensie, my list ka ba nang mga runners-up sa miss earth 2001 in best in national costume, evening gown at swimsuit?

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Yeah I believe I have that list... Saglet lang ha... I'll find it... I'll post it ASAP...

:)

[MingTsai]

daniela stucan - miss earth argentina 2001

http://www.danielastucan.8m.com/images/perf-bn.jpg

[MingTsai]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Musique: Yeah I believe I have that list... Saglet lang ha... I'll find it... I'll post it ASAP...

:)

making it easier for you jensie.


MISS EARTH 2001 AWARDEES

*2001 (10.28.01) - Denmark {Catherina Svensson}
Miss Earth Air/1st runner-up - Brazil {Simone Regis}
Miss Earth Water/2nd runner-up - Kazakhstan (Margarita Kravtsova}
Miss Earth Fire/3rd runner-up - Argentina {Daniela Stucan}

Semifinalists:
Catherine Villaroel Marquez/Bolivia
Evelyn Mikomagi/Estonia
Shamita Singha/India
Jelena Keirane/Latvia
Carlene Aguilar/Philippines
Abigail Royce/USA

Special Awardees:
Best National Costume - India, Shamita Singha (runner-up: Brazil)
Miss Talent - Latvia, Jelena Keirane
Best in Swimsuit - Kazakhstan, Margarita Kravtsova (runner-ups: Russia, Latvia, Nicaragua, Argentina)
Mabuhay Pageants Miss Internet - India, Shamita Singha
Best in Evening Gown - Philippines, Carlene Aguilar (runner-ups: Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, India)
Miss Friendship - Japan, Misuzu Hirayama
Miss Photogenic - Argentina, Daniela Stucan
Miss Lux - Shamita Singha/India
Miss Ponds - Evelyn Mikomagi/Estonia
Miss Creamsilk - Daniela Stucan/Argentina
Miss Close-up - Carlene Aguilar/Philippines
Miss Avon - Shamita Singha/India

[JENSIE_G]

MingTsai: Thanks! :) :) :)

[MingTsai]

miss india earth 2001 shamita singha

http://images.modelwatch.indiatimes.com/model/servlet/MMServer?type=picture&photoID=15850

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G


Hi baby_boi! :)

Would you know the score behind these rings? Is it only for women? Is it to signify marriage or purity?

It's a funky fashion statement! hehe.

:) If my memory serves me right, I think those rings are for women only. Its part of their culture na eh. I wouldn't know if it signifies purity or marriage. Well, I saw women wear those rings tighter around their necks. It made their necks longer and thinner. Yung mga nakita ko, sobrang haba ng mga leeg nila. Parang giraffe, I swear! :teehee:

[MingTsai]

MADHU SAPRE, Miss India 1992, 2nd runner-up - Miss Universe 1992

http://www.khojhyderabad.com/fashion/models/Female/Madhu%20Sapre/11.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Meet INDIA's rep for Miss Earth 2002... :)

Reshmi Ghosh
AGE: 23
HEIGHT: 5 feet 7 inches
VITAL STATISTICS: 32-27-37.5

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant473/pageant473_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant473/pageant473_image1.jpg
http://www.feminamissindia.com/images/swimsuit/reshmi.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant473/pageant473_image3.jpg

Let's all see how Reshmi will do come October. :)

[MingTsai]

NAMRATA SHIRODKAR
Miss India 1993, Miss Universe semifinalist
1st runner-up, Miss Asia-Pacific 1993


http://www.khojhyderabad.com/fashion/models/Female/Namrata%20Shirodkar/11.jpg

namrata being crowned by madhu

[MingTsai]

http://www.khojhyderabad.com/fashion/models/Female/Sushmita%20Sen/17.jpg SUSHMITA SEN (center), Miss India Universe 94, and AISHWARYA RAI (left), Miss India World.

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2000 MEMORIES

22-year old Lara Dutta of INDIA gets the shock of her life has 22-year old Claudia Cristina Moreno Gonzales of VENEZUELA was named 1st runner-up during the finale of Miss Universe 2000. Lara beat 78 other beauties from all over the universe. The pageant was broadcasted live from the Eleftheriou Makarion Athletic Center in Nicosia, Cyprus.

May 12, 2000... The moment of truth for Lara...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant474/pageant474_image1.jpg

Darn, I miss this pic... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Meet PERU's stunning rep for Miss International 2002... :)

Claudia Ortiz de Cevallos
AGE: 20
HEIGHT: 5 feet 9.5 inches
VITAL STATISTICS: 36-23-36 (whoawwww!!!)

http://www3.larepublica.com.pe/SUPLEMEN/DOMINGO/2002/0414/ortizdezevallosclaudia.jpg http://www3.larepublica.com.pe/SUPLEMEN/DOMINGO/2002/0414/ortizclaudiadezev.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant474/pageant474_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant474/pageant474_image3.jpg

Peru may have failed in Miss Universe 2002, but I don't think it will fail this time around... Let's all see if Claudia will be her country's 1st ever Miss International winner... :)

[MingTsai]

http://www.khojhyderabad.com/fashion/models/Female/Manpreet%20Brar/2.jpg

MANPREET BRAR, Miss India Universe 95 and Miss Universe 1st runner-up 95, being crowned by Sushmita and Aishwarya crowning Miss India-World 95 Preeti Mankotia

[JENSIE_G]

MingTsai: Thanks for posting those rare Femina coronation pics! :)

[baby_boi]

Miss Earth beauties of 2001 during the opening number!
http://www.missearth.tv/photo_gallery/images/pbig_1.jpg

[baby_boi]

The first ever Miss Earth, Catharina Svensson of Denmark.
http://www.missearth.tv/photo_gallery/images/pbig_8.jpg

I wonder why Denmark ain't interested with Miss Universe or Miss World anymore?!

[MingTsai]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
MingTsai: Thanks for posting those rare Femina coronation pics! :)

my pleasure.

if you look at these women after they win miss india, di naman sila ganun ka-stunning. but when they compete in miss universe na, ang galing ng make-over. and they always place in intl pageants. baka pwede rin nating i-consider sending our delegates to india. di lang sa venezuela and colombia.

[baby_boi]

The moment of truth for Miss Denmark Catharina Svensson as Miss Brazil Simone Regis was announced as Miss Earth-Wind (First runner-up)
http://www.missearth.tv/photo_gallery/images/pbig_7.jpg

I thought it was funny when they announced the First runner-up or the Miss Earth-Wind title because obviously they were confused as to whom the award went to. I think they should not name their runners-up this way. Quite confusing eh. Just a thought. :teehee:

[baby_boi]

Another shot of Catharina and Simone!
http://www.missearth.tv/photo_gallery/images/pbig_6.jpg

[baby_boi]

The winners of the Corporate/Minor Awards!
http://www.missearth.tv/photo_gallery/images/pbig_4.jpg
Miss India Shamita Singha, Miss Argentina Daniela Stucan, Miss Philippines Carlene Aguilar, Miss Estonia Evelin Mikomagi.

IMHO, Carlene didn't deserve to win the Best in Long Gown Award. Her gown was tacky. What was that about? But she deserved the Smile Award though.

[baby_boi]

Announcement of the Top Ten!
http://www.missearth.tv/photo_gallery/images/pbig_3.jpg
Abigail Royce (USA), Daniela Stucan (Argentina), Catharina Svensson (Denmark), Margarita Kravstova (Kazakhstan), Simone Regis (Brazil), Carlene Aguilar (Philippines), Catharine Villaroel (Bolivia), Jelena Keirane (Latvia), Shamita Singha (India), and Evelyn Mikomagi (Estonia).

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Venezuela Cynthia Lander shares a moment with her mom during last month's Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant475/pageant475_image1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant475/pageant475_image2.jpg

It is Personal Touch Pageant Sashes that produces the satin sashes (like the one Cynthia is showing off above) worn by the delegates of the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants every year.

It also sponsored the satin sashes used in the film Miss Congeniality.

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Originally posted by MingTsai

my pleasure.

if you look at these women after they win miss india, di naman sila ganun ka-stunning. but when they compete in miss universe na, ang galing ng make-over. and they always place in intl pageants. baka pwede rin nating i-consider sending our delegates to india. di lang sa venezuela and colombia.

Well, shortly before Zorah flew to Venezuela on April 16, 2001 to train for MU2001, there were lots of reports that she was to fly to Mumbai to train with the Femina team. However, this did not push through.

And yeah, Indians have been enjoying a consistent performance in Miss Universe since 1990. (except during MU91, when Ritu Singh failed to make the cut) India never sends an unprepared delegate to Miss Universe. They are always assured of a Top 10 placement no matter what. Magic, huh? :)

[JENSIE_G]

Lara Dutta in her Ritu Kumar national costume... :)

Lara won the 1st runner-up plum during the MU2000 National Costume show...
http://www.the-south-asian.com/ritu_-laras_dress_1st_runner-up.jpg

Aishwarya Rai in another Ritu Kumar creation...
http://www.the-south-asian.com/ritu3-f.jpg

Diya Mirza Handrich in another Ritu Kumar creation...
http://www.the-south-asian.com/Diya_Mirza_2.jpg

Sushmita Sen's famous Taj Mahal shot... Dress by Ritu Kumar...
http://www.the-south-asian.com/ritu2-f.jpg

I still can't find that super famous and rare shot of Sush and Ash together with Mother Teresa. Sa may Taj Mahal din sila nag-pose. Tapos suot nila yung crowns and sashes nila as Miss Universe and Miss World respectively... Haay... astig yung pic na yun...

Paki-post naman dito... kung sino man meron nun... PLS... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Super rare shots... :)

Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra's arrival shots after winning in their respective pageants. Lara won India's 2nd Miss Universe crown while Priyanka, India's 5th Miss World crown... :)

http://www.the-south-asian.com/Lara_Datta_miss_world_2000-toi.jpg
http://www.the-south-asian.com/priyanks_chopra_2_toi.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

More Miss Earth 2001 pics... :)

Miss Denmark Catharina Svensson and Miss Argentina Daniela Stucan in their evening gowns...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant475/pageant475_image3.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant476/pageant476_image2.jpg

A close-up shot of the stunning Daniela Stucan...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant476/pageant476_image1.jpg

All pics are from Mabuhay Beauties. :)

[JENSIE_G]

BB. PILIPINAS 1998 MEMORIES

Bb. Pilipinas WORLD Rachel Muyot Soriano, Bb. Pilipinas UNIVERSE Jewel Mae Colmenarres Lobaton and Bb. Pilipinas INTERNATIONAL Collette Centeno Glazer during the launching of the official Bb. Pilipinas website for the 1999 pageant.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant476/pageant476_image3.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Remembering Veruska Tatiana Ramirez...

Here, Veruska poses in her Angel Sanchez evening gown with Venezuelan model Jode Madonia.
http://www.blitzmoda.com/ediciones/04.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Reminiscing the old Miss Universe crown... :)

The International Gem and Jewelry Show produced the famous rhinestone Miss Universe crown...
http://www.intergem.net/magazine/newmagazine/images/074.jpg

Denise Quiñones shares a light moment with 2 Puerto Rican personalities during the final days of her reign as Miss Universe 2001... Kainis yung blonde! Ang lakas mag-feeling! AS IF! :mad:
http://a136.g.akamai.net/f/136/1869/7m/especiales.univision.com/contentuvn/rinconlatino/elgordo/images/pica/misses/misses1.jpghttp://especiales.univision.com/contentuvn/rinconlatino/elgordo/images/pica/misses/misses2.jpg
http://a136.g.akamai.net/f/136/1869/7m/especiales.univision.com/contentuvn/rinconlatino/elgordo/images/pica/misses/misses4.jpghttp://especiales.univision.com/contentuvn/rinconlatino/elgordo/images/pica/misses/misses3.jpg

Haay, I miss Denise and the old crown... Sobra... :(

[JENSIE_G]

Remembering Lupita Jones...

She was crowned Miss Universe 1991... Mexico's one and only Miss Universe... :)
http://www6.gratisweb.com/elnavegante/beautylupita.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Meet the REIGNING QUEENS... :)

These were all taken just moments after their respective coronations...

MISS UNIVERSE 2002 Oksana Fyodorova
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant477/pageant477_image3.jpg

MISS WORLD 2001 Agbani Abesenite Darego
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant477/pageant477_image2.jpg

MISS INTERNATIONAL 2001 Agnieska Malgorzata Rozniecka
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant477/pageant477_image1.jpg

MISS EARTH 2001 Catharina Svensson
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant478/pageant478_image1.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 1988 MEMORIES

Miss USA Courtney Gibbs enjoys exotic Taiwan...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant478/pageant478_image2.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Femina Miss India Earth 2002 Reshmi Ghosh

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant478/pageant478_image3.jpg

:)

[Apostle]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Remembering Veruska Tatiana Ramirez...

Here, Veruska poses in her Angel Sanchez evening gown with Venezuelan model Jode Madonia.


:)

Mas bagay kay Veruska ang wavy hair kesa yung curly do niya during Miss Universe 1998...

[JENSIE_G]

Apostle: Yeah I agree... I dunno talaga why pina-curl yung hair niya nung Live Telecast...

[JENSIE_G]

Guys, I read my pageant notes just a while ago... there were 4 (not 3) Miss USAs who failed to make the semi-final cut in Miss Universe!

The very first time was in 1957! Miss USA Leona Gage competed in the preliminaries and made it to the Top 15 in MU57. However, it was revealed that she was both married and a mother of two children. She was then disqualified as a semi-finalist, never having competed in the semi-finals. Miss Argentina Monica Lamas, who finished 16th in the preliminary judging, then became a semi-finalist. Charlotte Sheffield, the new Miss USA, did not enter the semi-finals.

The second was in 1976! That year's competition was just too tough. Miss USA Barbara Peterson was overshadowed by the delegates from the United Kingdom! Misses England, Wales and Scotland all made it to the Top 12! Even Hong Kong, which was then under British rule, made it!

The third was in 1999! Sending a short American delegate (5'5" press-released height) was MUO's biggest mistake that year! Miss USA Kimberly Pressler got a super low preliminary evening gown score. Her gray long-sleeved gown did not compliment her height and frame. Thus, she was eliminated from the Top 10. Add the fact that 1999 was a very competitive year too.

The fourth and last is of course this year! Miss USA Shauntay Hinton might have failed during the preliminary swimsuit competition. Those muscles were just too much...

Well, that's it. I know for a fact that the USA will take revenge next year in Panama! I can't wait to find out who Miss USA 2003 will be...

:)

[Zack]

Miriam during and after the Miss Universe 1999

http://scorpius.spaceports.com/~kalabaws/mannysgirls/miriam/miriam12.jpg

http://scorpius.spaceports.com/~kalabaws/mannysgirls/miriam/miriam26.jpg

http://scorpius.spaceports.com/~kalabaws/mannysgirls/miriam/miriam29.jpg

[Zack]

http://scorpius.spaceports.com/~kalabaws/mannysgirls/lalaine/lalaine4.jpg

[Zack]

http://scorpius.spaceports.com/~kalabaws/mannysgirls/mega10/cristinagarc1.jpg

http://scorpius.spaceports.com/~kalabaws/mannysgirls/mega10/cristinagarc2.jpg


How about Cristina Garcia for Miss Universe? :D

[Zack]

http://scorpius.spaceports.com/~kalabaws/mannysgirls/mega10/bing1.jpg

http://scorpius.spaceports.com/~kalabaws/mannysgirls/mega10/bing2.jpg

Or Bing Pabular?

[maniacal]

does anyone remember the name of the miss pakistan earth for this year? i can't seem to find the news eh.

[JENSIE_G]

Meet VENEZUELA's 5 Miss World titleholders :)

Susana Duijm, Pilin Leon, Carolina Herrera, Ninibeth Jimenez and Jacqueline Aguilera...
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/MW/MW55.jpghttp://www.bellezavenezolana.com/MW/MW81.jpghttp://www.bellezavenezolana.com/MW/MW84.jpghttp://www.bellezavenezolana.com/MW/MW91.jpghttp://www.bellezavenezolana.com/MW/MW95.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

maniacal: Miss Pakistan Earth 2002 is Neelam Noorani.

http://www.desithrill.com/images/desithrill/e02_pak.jpg http://www.pageant.net/pakistanearth/images/pakearth2.jpg http://www.pageant.net/pakistanearth/images/pakearth1.jpg

:)

[Zack]

http://www.asiadera.com/features/people/images/11char.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Zack: Hey, musta? It's been a while since you last posted here ah!

Thanks for these pics! Anyway, Christina Garcia is a superb choice! However, she's too short... Bing is also an excellent choice. :)

[Zack]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Zack: Hey, musta? It's been a while since you last posted here ah!

Thanks for these pics! Anyway, Christina Garcia is a superb choice! However, she's too short... Bing is also an excellent choice. :)

Hi Jensie!

oonga eh. mejo loaded ako sa work for the past weeks at ngayon lang nagkaroon ng time magpost pero i visit the thread often. di lang makapost talaga. bumoto pa nga ako sa pag change ng name nitong thread na to eh. :D ill be posting hopefully more pics siguro by next week. Ingat sa lahat! :D

[JENSIE_G]

Zack: Ah okay. Pansin ko nga. Si Altwegg busy din ata kaya bihira na mag-post dito.

Sige, thanks for voting dati ha. Ingatz. :)

[MingTsai]

[http://scorpius.spaceports.com/~kalabaws/mannysgirls/patricia/p23.jpg

Remember her? GENESIS CANLAPAN, Bb. Pilipinas 1998 Candidate #5. She was a co-winner (with Susan Jane Ritter, Bb. Pilipinas-International 97) in a Mondragon model search.

by the way, BING PABULAR joined Mutya ng Pilipinas in 1993. She placed 2nd runner-up. winner that year was Michelle Aldana. medyo sablay siya sa interview. I think she also represented our country in Miss Southeast Asia.

[MingTsai]

http://scorpius.spaceports.com/~kalabaws/mannysgirls/aj/aj4.jpg

[Lara_D]

NOTE: An interesting article about the 1994 Miss Universe Pageant, taken form a Singaporean newspaper.

"The eye of the beholder: 1994 Miss Universe Pageant in the Philippines"

Anyone who has spent any time in the Philippines knows that Secretary Carlos's statement is no joke. But when you are trying to change the country's image as the "sick man of Asia," it is probably wise to rule out the second option. Cockfighting may be legal and hugely popular in the Philippines, but it is certainly not the ideal activity to lure foreigners and their money to your shores. So Secretary Carlos convinced his boss, President Fidel Ramos, that a great way to promote the president's "Back in Business in Asia Again" PR slogan was to hold the greatest and biggest beauty pageant of them all: the Miss Universe Pageant. It would be a natural.

For a whole month, eighty of the world's most beautiful women would be cavorting all over the country with a contingent of international press in tow. The pageant would be broadcast to 600 million viewers worldwide. Soon the tourists' dollars and the foreign investments would be flowing into the country.


"We look at it as a marketing tool," Carlos said. "We hosted the Miss Universe Pageant to show the world that we can host international conventions. The Pope is coming in January and that will be hosted and planned by this same committee. The Philippines is ready to do business with the world." Then as an aside he adds "and Filipinos love beauty pageants."


And so the 1994 Miss Universe road show thus did travel to Manila in April and May. While Filipinos will be debating for a long time whether Secretary Carlos's predictions were ever fulfilled, the pageant certainly accomplished one thing: it proved that Filipinos are crazy about beauty pageants.


From the time the festivities began late in April until the final day on May 21st, the 77 delegates vying to become the world's next superwoman were mobbed, cheered and ogled everywhere they went. Their very presence caused traffic jams. President Ramos interrupted his activities to meet with them. The raucous press hung on every bit of gossip and intrigue like it was earth-shattering news. Filipinos like a spectacle and for them, short of a revolution, it could never get any bigger than this.


Nobody is quite sure of the origins of this passion for pageants. Some say it has something to do with the Philippines' Spanish heritage. The country had been colonized by the Spanish for nearly 400 years and in most Latin and South American countries today, beauty pageants are also a national obsession.


Some Filipinos say that the idea, like so many in their country, came from America and that Filipinos just gave their full attention to it.


Almost everyone will tell you, though, that Filipinos have a soft spot for beauty. When a love song comes on the radio or jukebox, whole rooms full of people can often be seen singing the words, lost in the longing of the song. Outside the Philippines Convention Center, where the Miss Universe pageant was held, the huge crowds trying to get glimpses of the contestants consisted of more women than men.


"Why do you want to see the Miss Universe contestants?" I asked dozens of women. Rarely did the answers vary. "Because they are beautiful," they said.


Beauty pageants are a part of the annual fiestas held in every single one of the 1500 barangays or villages. There are two noontime television shows which feature a daily Little Miss Philippines pageant, popular among a broad section of the country.


"It's in our culture," said Margarita Moran, the 1973 Miss Universe from the Philippines. "It takes people away from their everyday problems. It's their entertainment." Said another woman, "We are a poor country. Despite our shortcomings, we still believe in beauty. When we see a young girl who is so beautiful and naive, we want to tell everyone about her."


"Mothers push their kids to join the pageants," said one man outside the convention center. "They equate beauty with success. If you are beautiful then you are given more place."


The press capitalized on the country's interest by covering the Miss Universe festivities like it was the moon landing. The Philippine press can be the rowdiest on the planet. In Manila alone there are over 25 daily newspapers.With the competition so keen, the only rule is that there are no rules. Anything can be said about anyone or anything, regardless of whether it is true or not.


Every day for a month, every paper in the country had pictures of the contestants in bathing suits splashed across the front pages. Whole sections were given to the Miss Universe contest. Miss Universe was a topic for the front pages, the editorial pages, the entertainment pages and even the sports pages. Some of the important stories that made banner headlines were "MISS ICELAND AND HER LOVER TO STAY HERE!" and "MISS VENEZUELA TO WIN - PSYCHIC PREDICTS!" In one paper, three pictures of Miss Korea, Miss Japan and Miss Hong Kong in bathing suits were accompanied by the headline "ASIAN ASSETS." In another paper pictures of African contestants were placed under the headline "BLACK BEAUTY."


"I can't explain the journalism in this country," said Marty Brooks, president of Miss Universe Inc. But his public relations manager, Kelly Totten got it pretty close. "It's like the Nutritional Enquirer gone mad," she exclaimed.


Even she wasn't spared from the scrutiny. She and her staff had never seen anything like the Philippines press corps. In order to try to keep everyone in line, Totten responded by scolding the Philippine press like little children. One columnist, complaining about the rude treatment, pointed out in his paper that Totten's last name rhymed with the Tagalog word for "penis."


The kind of beauty that Filipinos like was evident in Miss Belgium, the one contestant who nearly brought the country to its knees. Nineteen-year-old Christelle Roelandts was one of the first contestants to arrive in Manila. Her innocent, vulnerable and voluptuous features made her the instant favorite among the press and public, which mobbed her wherever she went.


To say that the country fell in love with her is an understatement. The neckties that Miss Belgium donated to the Miss Universe charity auction fetched a hefty $400. Miss Belgium even complained that a woman was waiting to take her picture as she came out of the stall in the ladies' room. To this day, underground copies of her picture are the hottest selling item on the streets of Manila. There were several stories about men who got in knife fights over who was more be, Miss Belgium or Miss Philippines. In one of the incidents, which occurred during a drinking spree, two men had taken Miss Belgium's side while one argued for Miss Philippines. The two men attacked the Miss Philippines supporter and killed him.


"She's a natural beauty," said a doorman at the Manila Hotel where the contestants stayed.


"She's mysterious and intriguing," said one of the hotel's supervisors.


Explained one Filipino reporter, "Miss Belgium is the typical girl any Filipino would love. Filipinos love mestizas - white skin, tall, with a face like a doll. She looks so vulnerable."


Several of the candidates found themselves the center of attention for more controversial reasons.The annual Flores de Mayo parade, a Filipino festival celebrating the Virgin Mary, included the contestants from the Miss Universe Pageant. The plan was for the delegates to parade in ternos, the long, traditional national dress, which would be designed by the top Filipino designers. Normally the terno is very conservative. The terno worn by Miss Israel, however, had various holes in it from the thigh down, exposing her legs. This not-so-traditional costume set off a nationwide uproar. The designer of the terno was chastised by several government officials. "This is an affront to all Filipinas," proclaimed one congressman. "It's a national disgrace." Two congressmen said they would hold hearings to find out how such an appalling breach of protocol could have happened.


The parade had to be cut short because over 300,000 people turned out to see the contestants. There was not enough security and frenzied mobs began rushing the women, who in turn fled to their buses.


Miss Philippines, Charlene Gonzalez, did not need any controversy to garner attention, but controversy soon found her anyway. After winning the National Costume contest, protests came from all over the country that the host nation should not win. It had something to do with hospitality. It did not help that nine of the eleven judges were Filipinos. Several of the other contestants cried foul as well.


Miss Thailand, Areeya Chunsai, disapproved of the Manila police for rounding up 279 homeless children living on the streets just as the pageant began. While the police claimed that the children were picked up for sniffing glue and taking cough syrup, she insisted: "Hiding the problem doesn't make it go away." Areeya, a graduate in journalism from Michigan State University. got a lesson in Philippine journalism when a headline the next day blared: "MISS THAILAND DENOUNCES MANILA POLICE."


This was the first pageant for Miss Universe Inc's Marty Brooks. who was very surprised at the popular reaction in the Philippines.


"I was not prepared for the incredible interest here," he said. "The overall support for pageants in the US is not at all what it's like in the Philippines, Asian countries and South American countries. The delegates are treated like royalty, like Hollywood celebrities. The current Miss Universe is not just queen of her country but queen of the world. It's mind-boggling the respect that these women have been given and how they're placed on a pedestal."


All of this commotion points out the fact that the Miss Universe Pageant is not simply a beauty contest but an international event that has few rivals. It must be typically American that in 1952, when the Catalina Swimsuit Company was dreaming up a name for the world's first-ever international beauty pageant, it bypassed the earth, heavens and galaxy and went straight to the universe. If you're looking to promote your product, it doesn't get any bigger than that. Today Miss Universe Inc is a for-profit business based in Los Angeles with a full-time staff of 17 people. The company is now owned by Madison Square Gardens, which is owned by Paramount, which is owned by Viacom, making it part of one of the biggest entertainment conglomerates in the world. Besides the Miss Universe Pageant MUI also produces the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants.


The Miss Universe Pageant is considered the world's premiere beauty contest. Its prestige stems from its core of nearly 80 national directors who run pageants in their individual countries and then send the winners on to the Miss Universe Pageant. This worldwide network has been cultivated for the last 42 years. The individual pageants are sold by MUI as franchises, the value of which is based on the popularity of the pageant in each country.


"It's amazing that they can get 77 girls together from around the world to put on a show seen by 600 million people, and they don't have to pay them anything," noted Jaime Granados, a Colombian journalist and veteran pageant follower. "They make stars out of them and then turn one of them into the woman of the world. It's a license to print $100 bills."


Which is exactly what the Procter and Gamble company, the main sponsor for MUI, has in mind. While certainly they have various cosmetics, beauty aids and laundry detergents they'd like the women of the world to buy, the unofficial umbrella phrase that Procter and Gamble promote all this under is "Woman Of The Nineties."


"Woman Of The Nineties" was the buzzphrase heard often during this year's pageant. This woman is able to balance traditional and modern values. She wants a family but she definitely wants a career as well.


"We take great pride in treating the delegates as delegates, as modern women, not as sex symbols," said MUI's Totten. "This is not just strictly a beauty pageant."


It is true that the contestants are often viewed by the public as spokeswomen and ambassadors. To a lot of smaller countries, being represented in the Miss Universe Pageant is a way to get on the map. It's the kind of recognition they feel could bring tourists and their money to their nation. For example, where else can the Turks and Caicos Islands share the same international stage with the United States?


This fact is not lost on the countries that send women to compete. In Zimbabwe ideal of beauty is a woman with a voluptuous body who can produce many children. But the Zimbabwean judges were not looking for a woman with a big bottom.


"The judges will look for somebody who can best represent Zimbabwe," said Yvette D'Almeida-Chakras, the first contestant from her country in 14 years. "They want somebody who can speak about the country. That is why I think I won. It puts us on the map. It increases tourism."


According to Miss Japan, Chiaki Kawahito, the Miss Japan beauty pageant is not a big thing in her country. The Miss Universe Pageant, however, is in a a completely different league. Kawahito attributed her victory to her multicultural upbringing.


"My father had a lot of exchange students in our house when I was growing up," she said. "I'm not afraid to talk with foreigners. I think that's the reason I was chosen. It's important because this is Miss Universe. People in Japan don't think of Miss Universe as just a beauty pageant."


After three weeks of relentless activities, rehearsals and public appearances, the magnitude of the event was certainly being felt by the contestants. The hectic pace was wearing them down. The Philippine summer sun seared and the humidity soared. And the crowds of gawkers did not let up. Over a quarter of the women got sick, many with diarrhea. Being sick in stifling Manila is not a pleasant feeling. Being sick in Manila and having to look like Miss Universe at the same time is something you would only wish on your worst enemy. Obviously, being the "Woman of the Nineties" is not an easy job.


When pageant day finally came, it seemed as if the whole of the Philippines was sitting on the edge of its collective seat. The two-hour show, much of which had been pre-taped over the last week, took place at eight o'clock in the morning - in order that it could be broadcast live in primetime to the United States. The royally dressed throng at the Philippine Convention Center included President Ramos, the Vice President, senators, congressman, and everybody who is anybody in the Philippines.


When they announced the semi-finalists, Miss Philippines was among them and the crowd roared its approval. Among others who made it were Miss USA and Miss Venezuela, two contestants who had been very popular the entire month. Two of the public's favorites, Miss Belgium and Miss Thailand, were let go. It is not known how many knife fights this caused in Miss Belgium's honor.


Sitting next to me in the floor section off to the side of the stage, was Jaime, the Colombian journalist. His country's arch-rival, Miss Venezuela, had been announced first.


"She's a catalogue of plastic surgery," he cried in my ear. When they announced Miss Colombia he breathed a sigh of relief. "I still have a story."


Miss Philippines also made it to the round of six and the crowd could hardly contain itself. When Miss Venezuela made it to the finalists, Jaime cut down her entire country with one snide remark: "Would you believe that in Venezuela the color the contestant wears is a matter of national controversy?" But then they announced Miss Colombia and he did not feel so bitter.


Of the six semi-finalists, Miss USA, Miss Philippines and Miss Slovak Republic were let go, leaving Miss Venezuela, Miss Colombia and Miss India as the three finalists. Jaime could barely contain himself.


"I think it's going to be Miss Colombia," he said excitedly. "If she wins I am going to pull from my seat and yell 'Colombia, Colombia!!' I am going to do something crazy here."


They announced the second runner-up and it was Miss Venezuela. Jaime was in a state of near panic.


"I need a drink. I'm so nervous. Can you imagine how she is? It is very important for our country to win this. We will enjoy it very much. We will have parties all over."


Then the announcer said "And the first runnerup is ... Miss Colombia. Miss India, you are Miss Universe 1994!!"


Sushmita Sen, an 18 year old model from New Delhi became the first Miss India to capture the Miss Universe crown. Her quick wit and spiritually toned answers dashed the hopes of millions of Venezuelans and Colombians, including Jaime, who disappeared to the nearest bar after his country came in second for the third straight year.


As for the Filipinos, they never really expected to win. It would not look good to win in your own backyard. For them the Miss Universe Pageant was another excuse to have a good time; a month-long distraction of beauty which fit perfectly with the Filipinos' love of pageants and their easy-going nature. As far as any of the benefits that were promised by Tourism Secretary Carlos, these would be debated for a long time in the Philippines. After the pageant Carlos was feeling fatigued. He had just spent the last six months putting together the Miss Universe Pageant, using it as a marketing tool to let the world know that the Philippines was a great tourist destination. Carlos decided he needed a vacation. So he packed up the family and set off for a little holiday - to the United States.

[Lara_D]

Another article but this time about an informal account of the Miss Universe Pageant 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago - written by Miss Singapore 1999. The article is kinda long but quite nice.

http://www.las.org.sg/b00Mar/mu1999.jpg

Miss Universe 1999 (http://www.las.org.sg/b00Mar/globe.htm)

[cathybee]

Originally posted by baby_boi
If my memory serves me right, I think those rings are for women only. Its part of their culture na eh. I wouldn't know if it signifies purity or marriage. Well, I saw women wear those rings tighter around their necks. It made their necks longer and thinner. Yung mga nakita ko, sobrang haba ng mga leeg nila. Parang giraffe, I swear! :teehee:

I dont know the score with African women wearing rings pero *** isang tribe wearing rings (*** sa Thailand yata e Malaysia ba un), their reason for wearing rings was to be ugly looking that men of other tribe won't attempt to marry them. That way, they could preserve their tribal blood by marrying within the tribe. And yes, only women wear the rings!

[cathybee]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Remembering Lupita Jones...

She was crowned Miss Universe 1991... Mexico's one and only Miss Universe... :)

uyyy...kamukha nya si lucy torres :D

[MingTsai]

The PADAUNG KAREN of Myanmar and Thailand


http://www.myanmar.com/gov/tourist/photo/p-dau5.jpg
http://www.myanmar.com/gov/tourist/photo/p-dau2.jpg

The custom is more than just a rare and strange expression of feminine beauty, the number and value of the rings confers status and respect on the wearer's family.

The NDBELE Tribe of South Africa

http://www.twooceans.co.za/Bookshop/Images/af4c.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Hi! :)

Lara_D: Thanks for the article. :)

MingTsai: Thanks for posting the pics of the girls with those neck rings. Very informative. :)

Genesis Canlapan a.k.a. Patricia Javier won together with Susan Jane Ritter during the Magica Dream Girl Search of 1996. Susan joined Bb. Pilipinas the next year and bagged the Bb. Pilipinas International crown. Genesis was inspired and joined the next year's pageant. Unfortunately, she did not win special award at all. Worse, she didn't make it to the Top 10.

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Puerto Universe 2003 possiblities...

The Tu Belleza MB reports that these 6 lovely ladies are most likely to see action during this year's Miss Puerto Rico Universe pageant...
http://bellezapr.homestead.com/files/baner_copy.gif

Marcela Cortes, 5'8"- She won the La Cara de IMAGEN 2000 title. She's one of the most sought after models in her island. She's currently the student council president of the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus.

Anaiza Morales, 5'7"- She represented San Juan during the 1999 national pageant, where she was a semi-finalist. She looks a lot like Laurie Simpson, Miss International 1987 also from Puerto Rico.

Miri Rivera, 5'7"- She's a communications student and a modeling instructor. She's most likely to represent her hometown of Toa Alta in this year's national pageant.

Alec Gormilla, 5'9"- She's one of the tallest professional models around.

Cynthia Olavarria, 5'8"- She participated in the 1999 Elite Model Look search, where she was a semi-finalist.

Cara Tricoli, 5'6"- She's most likely to represent San Juan in this year's national pageant.

Let's wait for further announcements regarding this year's candidates. :)

[JENSIE_G]

More pics of Puerto Rican babe Cynthia Olavarria... :)

Cynthia should join Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003... WHATTA BABE! :)
http://www.magalifebles.com/images/cortes/corte3_big.jpg

Cynthia (left) during the MU2002 Presentation Show at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum...
http://www.bellezanacional.com/images/elite_teen_prem.JPG

[JENSIE_G]

The latest on Miss Universe Oksana Fyodorova...

She's currently in Nairobi, Kenya for the 6-day Global Health Council charity trip. She's set to visit the thousands of AIDS victims in the African nation. This is her very first trip abroad as the reigning Miss Universe.
http://www.bellezavenezolana.com/images3/oxana0620.jpg

She will then fly to Italy to crown the Miss for Miss Universe 2003 winner, who will represent Italy in Miss Universe 2003.

She will then proceed to Greece for a pictorial with Bluepoint. Unknown to many, Bluepoint is based in Greece.

:)

Thanks to Julio R. for the info. :)

[augustus_caesar]

may sumali na palang Miss Indonesia sa Miss Universe. 3 ata ang sumali na Indonesians sa Miss U. Pero observation lang.

JENSIE_G, could you give us some information about Miss Indonesia. May nabasa kasi ako na nagpunta sa Manila last 1994 ang Miss Indonesia. Nakalimutan ko lang ang last name niya. Her name is Vena. So it means tatlo na pala ang Miss Indonesia na nag observe sa Miss U.

1993 - Miss Indonesia in Mexico

1994 - Miss Indonesia in Manila

1996 - Miss Indonesia in U.S.

[JENSIE_G]

BB. PILIPINAS 2002 MEMORIES

I took this shot of Sheila Alonso at Araneta Coliseum's South Gate moments after the finale of the Bb. Pilipinas 2002 pageant. :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant481/pageant481_image2.jpg

Sheila was even wearing her Miss Talent sash. :)

[JENSIE_G]

augustus_caesar: Venna Melinda was Miss Indonesia 1994. She flew here to observe the then-ongoing Miss Universe 1994 pageant.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant479/pageant479_image1.jpg

Indira Soediro was Miss Indonesia 1993. She flew to Mexico City to observe MU93.

Indonesia finally sent a delegate to Miss Universe 1995. Miss Indonesia Santi Manuhutu competed in Windhoek, Namibia. Unfortunately, she ranked 71st among 82 beauties.
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant479/pageant479_image2.jpg

The next year, Alya Rohali won the coveted Putri Indonesia 1996 title. She was even crowned by then-Miss Universe Chelsi Smith in Jakarta!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant480/pageant480_image1.gif

Another shot of Alya... She's considered the most beautiful Indonesian rep in Miss Universe... She ranked 67th among 79 beauties during MU96...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant480/pageant480_image3.jpg

Alya was almost expelled from Miss Universe 1996. This was after a photo of her wearing a swimsuit was flashed in all Indonesian newspapers. The Indonesian government cried foul and wanted her out of the pageant. However, she was eventually allowed to stay with the condition of never appearing in public in a swimsuit.
Here's Alya's scandalous shot together with Miss Thailand Nirachala Kumya (left) and Miss Philippines Aileen Damiles (right)...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant480/pageant480_image2.jpg

Bernika Irnadianes Ifada was crowned Putri Indonesia 2000 by then-Miss Universe Lara Dutta in Jakarta. She was set to represent her country in MU2001. However, it did not push through. The Indonesian government rejected her participation in the pageant. It could have been Indonesia's comeback to Miss Universe wafter 5 long years of absence...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant481/pageant481_image1.gif

Another shot of Bernika...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant479/pageant479_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

One of Lara Dutta's sexiest shots... oh-la-lahhh... hehe... :)

http://www.indianqueens.com/pics/Lara_Dutta/lara18.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

More shots of Oksana Fyodorova... :)

To the tune of Would You Go? by Touch and Go, Miss Russia Oksana Fyodorova steps out as she competes in her Bluepoint swimsuit during the Bluepoint Swimsuit/Fitness competition of the Live Telecast...
http://img.yupimsn.com/dm/gallery/11744.jpghttp://img.yupimsn.com/dm/gallery/11743.jpg
http://img.yupimsn.com/dm/gallery/11742.jpghttp://img.yupimsn.com/dm/gallery/11741.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

A shot of Denise... :)

http://img.yupimsn.com/dm/gallery/9280.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Another shot of Denise during the premiere of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones... :)

In my opinion, she's better than Natalie Portman for the role of Queen Amidala...
http://img.yupimsn.com/dm/gallery/9279.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lu Parker: NOW and THEN :)

Frances Louise Parker of Charleston, South Carolina represented the USA in the Miss Universe 1994 pageant held here in Manila. She was a finalist. (4th placer)
http://kabb.com/biography/images/lu1.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant481/pageant481_image3.jpg

A shot of Lu in her Jantzen 2-piece...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant482/pageant482_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

A shot of Miss Peru Universo 2002 Adriana Zubiate in her evening gown... :)

http://www.expreso.com/hoy02/espectaculos/images/21-3.gif

[JENSIE_G]

The LAST Mexican to make it in Miss Universe... :)

Silvia Salgado Cavozos- She was a semi-finalist during Miss Universe 1999. (7th placer)

Silvia's shots in the official Miss Universe 1999 website... Make-up by Sascha Cosmetics... Dress by Diane von Furstenberg...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant482/pageant482_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant482/pageant482_image3.jpg

Silvia's national costume...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant483/pageant483_image1.jpg

More shots of Silvia... Whatta stunning babe!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant483/pageant483_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant483/pageant483_image3.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant484/pageant484_image1.jpg

Silvia truly deserved to be in the Top 10. :)

[JENSIE_G]

It's been a while since a throne was last used in Miss Universe... :)

Here's a shot of Dayanara Torres moments after bagging her island's 3rd Miss Universe crown on May 20, 1993 in Mexico...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant484/pageant484_image2.jpg

Here's a shot of Chelsi Smith moments after bagging her country's 6th Miss Universe crown on May 12, 1995 in Namibia...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant484/pageant484_image3.jpg

Here's a shot of Alicia Machado moments after bagging her country's 4th Miss Universe crown on May 17, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant485/pageant485_image2.jpg

Here's a shot of Brooke Lee moments after bagging her country's 7th Miss Universe crown on May 16, 1997 in Miami Beach, Florida...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant485/pageant485_image1.jpg

I hope they bring back the thrones in the future... :)

[Zack]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
It's been a while since a throne was last used in Miss Universe... :)

I hope they bring back the thrones in the future... :)


I agree with you. the throne symbolizes regality that's why. ganda sana hanggang ngayon gamit pa rin nila ang throne.

[JENSIE_G]

Zack: Yeah. I believe the very last time a throne was used was in 1997.

:)

[Musique]

Here's a good picture of Daniela, very sophisticated.

Kaya lang it's in Geocities. Here's the link.

http://www.geocities.com/missearthpages/daniela.jpg


Recently ko lang nalaman na she competed in Miss World 2000 with Miss Kazakhstan, but she failed to make the semis.


:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: Hi there! Yeah both Margarita and Daniela flew to London to compete in Miss World 2000.

Here are their shots during Miss World 2000...

Margarita Kravtsova shares a moment with newly-crowned Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra of India...
http://miss.lorton.com/html/3.jpg

Margarita shows off her Best Designed Evening Wear trophy and Miss World 2000 program book...
http://miss.lorton.com/html/5.jpg

Daniela Stucan (2nd from right) poses with her fellow Miss World 2000 delegates at the Hard Rock Cafe in London...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant486/pageant486_image1.jpg

BONUS PICS: Here's a shot of Daniela moments after her coronation as Miss Mundo Argentina 2000 on October 1, 2000 at the Hindu Club in Don Torcuato, Buenos Aires...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant486/pageant486_image2.jpg

Daniela on the cover of Estilo...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant486/pageant486_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Hong Kong 2002

Guys, to see the 20 official delegates competing for the Miss Hong Kong 2002 crown, please check out the Hong Kong Pageant Page (http://http://www.geocities.com/misshk73/index.html).

It cannot be confirmed as of the moment if the winner will compete in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year in Panama. The coronation date will be announced soon. Stay tuned.

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Who will succeed DEMETRA ELEFTHERIOU? :)
http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/main/cy.jpg http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/images-2002/costume/cy.jpg

The Star Cyprus 2003 pageant is set for July 4, 2002, Thursday.

The winner will represent the Birthplace of Aphrodite in Miss Universe 2003 set for May next year in Panama City, Panama. The 1st runner-up will compete in the Miss World 2002 pageant set for November in Abuja, Nigeria.

To see the 12 official delegates competing for the coveted crown, please click on the official Star Cyprus 2003 website (http://http://www.go2.com.cy/portal/misc/beauty/info.asp).

Here's my bet to win:

She's 20 years old and stands 5 feet 10 inches. Sorry I couldn't provide her name-- I can't understand Greek. :)
http://www.go2.com.cy/portal/misc/beauty/pop/1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Miss International Canada 2002

The Miss International Canada 2002 coronation night is on June 29, 2002, Saturday.

The winner will represent Canada in the Miss International 2002 pageant reportedly to be hosted by Hawaii in October.

Check out the official Miss International Canada website (http://http://www.universalmodelspageant.com/mi/) for more details.

Thanks to Julio R. for the info. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Canada sent a stunning rep in Miss International 2000. She should be sent to Miss Universe someday...

Angeliki Lakouras- She's 24 years old and stands 5 feet 9 inches. She made it to the Top 15 of Miss International 2000... She strongly reminds me of Lara Dutta... :)
http://www.universalmodelspageant.com/mi/gallery/japan2000/missint_008.jpg http://www.universalmodelspageant.com/mi/gallery/japan2000/missint_009.jpg

More shots of Angeliki...

Her national costume...
http://www.universalmodelspageant.com/mi/gallery/angeliki/angeliki_002.jpg
http://www.universalmodelspageant.com/mi/gallery/angeliki/angeliki_004.JPG
http://www.universalmodelspageant.com/mi/gallery/angeliki/angeliki_007.jpg
http://www.universalmodelspageant.com/mi/gallery/angeliki/angeliki_003.jpg

Her swimsuit shots...
http://www.universalmodelspageant.com/mi/gallery/angeliki/angeliki_005.jpg
http://www.universalmodelspageant.com/mi/gallery/angeliki/angeliki_006.jpg
http://www.universalmodelspageant.com/mi/gallery/angeliki/angeliki_008.jpg
http://www.universalmodelspageant.com/mi/gallery/angeliki/angeliki_009.jpg

OH DEAR GOD... ang sobrang super duper ganda niya!!! Better than Lana Buchberger or even Kim Yee!!! She should really be sent to Miss Universe someday! Perhaps next year!!!

:)

[cathybee]

:eek: o nga ganda naman ni Ms Canada International 2000 !

Gusto ko si Marcela or Cynthia for Ms. Puerto Rico! Mas feel ko dating nila! *okay*

Di ko maaccess *** geocities link! :confused3: baket kaya?!?!? Meron akong link sa Miss Hong Kong...*** official site pero in Chinese eh! HERE IT IS! (http://www.tvb.com/misshk2002)

[augustus_caesar]

Thanks sa info about Miss Indonesia, JENSIE_G

May nag succeed na ba kay Oksana Fyodorova? Sino ang winner sa Miss Russia?

By the way, any latest on the winners like Miss Panama, Miss Hong Kong, Miss Puerto Rico etc ....

Yun lang! Thank you!

[JENSIE_G]

cathybee: Ang ganda ni Angeliki! Sobra! :)

Yeah, I also like Cynthia... I hope she wins Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003. :)

Thanks for the official Miss HK website link.

augustus_caesar: You're welcome.

Svetlana Koroleva has been crowned Miss Russia 2002 last Sunday. She will compete in Miss Universe 2003, Miss International 2002 and Miss Europe 2002.
http://www.phototass.com/photopreview150/461408.jpg http://www.phototass.com/photopreview150/461406.jpg http://www.phototass.com/photopreview150/461410.jpg

Here's Svetlana and her court.
http://www.reinadoszulianos.com/menu/enotrolado/missuniverso/noticias/Russia2.jpg

The Señorita Panama 2002 pageant is set for September. No official coronation date has been released yet. The winner of this pageant will represent Panama in MU2003!

The Miss Hong Kong 2002 and Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2003 pageants' coronation dates have not been officially released yet. Please wait for further announcements.

[JENSIE_G]

Oksana Fyodorova in Nairobi, Kenya...
http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20020620/i/1024585233.4160864344.jpg

:)

[Lara_D]

Aside from Jensie's bet for Miss Cyprus, here's my bet.
http://www.go2.com.cy/portal/misc/beauty/pop/6.jpg

She's 19 and stands 5'7. Last year Demetra did not strike me that much when she won Miss Cyprus, but she shocked a lot of people come May. And I think this would happen again, the Miss Cyprus Org has found the right formula in preparing their girls. Whoever wins Miss Cyrpus 2003, expect her to bloom and be transform into a bombshell in the course of the year.

[Lara_D]

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

She has one of the best delegate headshots this year. Just look at those eyes.

[Lara_D]

Some Miss Universe 1998 delegates

http://www.corozal.com/culture/elvi/msuniv04a.tq.jpg

[Lara_D]

Remembering some of the least hyped delegates during Miss Universe 2001 in their Blupoint swim.

http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/1.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/2.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/3.jpg
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[Lara_D]

http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/10.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/11.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/12.jpg
http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/13.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/14.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/15.jpg
Miss Costa Rica 2001 has a nice body
http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/16.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/17.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/18.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/19.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/20.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/21.jpg
http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/22.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/23.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/24.jpg
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[Lara_D]

http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/30.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/31.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/33.jpg
http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/35.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/36.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/37.jpg
http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/38.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/39.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/40.jpg
Miss Malaysia mukha talagang aswang... hehehe

[MingTsai]

http://users.aol.com/boriken01/dayanara.jpg
http://www.kalejandro.com/_derived/MissU1990's.htm_txt_Cuadrada.gif

[power(bubbles)]

Originally posted by Lara_D
ONe of the least known Miss Venezuelas, Veronica Schneider, Miss Venezuela World 1997. She did not make the top 10 in Miss World. Every time a Miss Venezuela does not make it in Miss World, it's parang nakakapanibago, it's unlikely not them not to make it. A bombshell no?

http://www.blitzmoda.com/artistas/veronicaschneider/03.jpg

Veronica Schneider-Rodriguez competed in Miss World 1998 not 1997. The 1997 Venezuela representative to Miss World was Cristina Dieckmann-Jimenez

[Lara_D]

powerbubbles,

ooopss... sorry my bad. They're both of German decent pala. I'm not much a follower of Miss World kasi eh, like a lot of people. Miss World has not much following compared to Miss Universe.

[MingTsai]

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/groups/g_6779279/Top5MI2002.jpg?bcDwpW9Ag050bM.Q

Miss Germany, Natascha Börger (2nd Runner-up); Miss Venezuela, Aura Consuelo Zambrano (4th Runner-up); Miss Curacao, Rychacviana Coffie (Miss Intercontinental 2002); Miss Colombia, Johanna Cure Lemus (1st Runner-up) y Miss Finlandia, Sara Enlund (3rd Runner-up)

[MingTsai]

CAROLINE V. SUBIJANO


http://meriko2.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/6.jpg

[MingTsai]

CAROLINE V. SUBIJANO

http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_03a.JPG
http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_06a.JPG
http://www.geocities.com/heimlich_20886/world94_08a.JPG

[Lara_D]

Miss Universe 2001 delegates who were kept out of the Top 10 but are stunning in their own right.

http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/43.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/45.jpg
http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/49.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/54.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/59.jpg
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http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/65.jpg

[Lara_D]

http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/67.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/69.jpg
http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/72.jpghttp://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/pop/05_01/universe/images/42.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Lara_D: Thanks for posting these MU2001 preliminary swimsuit pix. Miss ko na sila lahat. :)

MingTsai: Thanks for posting Yari and Cara's pix... :)

To the rest: HI! :)

[JENSIE_G]

ANNOUNCEMENTS :)

Here are some important upcoming pageant coronation dates...

June 28, Friday
The Miss for Miss Universe 2003 (http://http://www.canon.it/canon_live/missuniverse/newslast.asp)

June 29, Saturday
Miss International Canada 2002 (http://http://www.universalmodelspageant.com/mi/)

July 4, Thursday
Star Cyprus 2003 (http://http://www.go2.com.cy/portal/misc/beauty/info.asp)

July 12, Friday
Miss Egypt Universe 2003 (http://www.missegyptclub.com)
Miss Indonesia 2003 (http://http://ferondi.tripod.com/missindonesiaunofficial/)

July 15, Monday
Miss Texas USA 2003 (http://http://www.misstexasusa.com/miss.html)

Please click na lang on the links for more info on the pageants/candidates... Thanks... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Europe 2001 Elodie Gossuin's latest shot... :)

She visited Moscow, Russia recently...
http://images.izvestia.ru/14471.jpg

[malditoako]

Thanks for keeping this thread!!! sana tuloy-tuloy na to coz what i missed in previous internatilonal pageants, i get to learn here!!

i think, and i know a lot of you will agree that two of the most beautiful miss world winners were aishwarya rai and jaqueline markano in 94 and 95 if im not mistaken..:handsdown:

during last year's mis u also, i only get to see the top 5 but i put my bet on ms. greece... she is not only stunning, the woman is awesome!!! too bad, it's held in puerto rico, hence the results.. :bigcry: i think she gave a better answer to the final question also as compared to denice!!!

but this year's ms. u is a dream... OXANA is it!!! She simply stood out during the presentation night and she really didn't put that much effort. i guess the judges saw her being natural...no pretenses at all!!! :cheers:

[JENSIE_G]

malditoako: Hi there! Yeah, tuloy-tuloy na itong thread... :)

It's good to know na a lot of people are learning from this thread.

Yeah I agree with you! Aishwarya Rai and Jacqueline Marcano are two of the hottest Miss World winners ever.

I also agree that Miss Greece gave the best answer during last year's Miss Universe final Q&A... However, Miss Puerto Rico was just so ravishing... She had everything the judges were lookin' for...

Oksana is a babe... May winner quality talaga siya... Saka you're right, it seems as if she didn't put that much effort nga... Sha took San Juan by storm! :)

[JENSIE_G]

Another shot of Elodie Gossuin...
:)

http://www.studio-2t.com/miss_europa_elodie.jpg

[Lara_D]

This is the cd where most of the songs used during the Miss Universe 2001 Prelimenary Evening Gown competition.

http://gs.cdnow.com/graphics/COVERART/local/L/24/03/00062403.jpg

Including the songs:
The Big Rock - Mediterranean Region
Perfect Time - South American Region
Song Of David - African Region

[JENSIE_G]

Maire Brennan sounds like Enya.

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Venezuela Cynthia Lander's evening gown and swimsuit scores... per judge...

Evening Gown
http://www3.gratisweb.com/cynthialander/puntos_1_2.jpg

Bluepoint Swimsuit/Fitness
http://www3.gratisweb.com/cynthialander/PUNTUACION2.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

A shot of the Señorita Panama 2001 winners...

Señorita Panama Universo 2001 Yostin Lissette Pasek Patiño (left) and Señorita Panama Mundo 2001 Lourdes Cristina Gonzales Montenegro...
http://www.critica.com.pa/archivo/09012001/imagenes/gvariedad.jpg

Their successors will be crowned in September. :)

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

Meet some of the Señorita Valle 2002 aspirants...

http://sites.uol.com.br/macedobahia/missnews/images/noticias/20xxA1020F1.JPG http://sites.uol.com.br/macedobahia/missnews/images/noticias/20xxA1020F2.JPG

17 official candidates are vying for this year's Señorita Valle crown. The coronation date has yet to be announced.

The winner will represent the Department of Valle in the Señorita Colombia 2002 pageant set for October.

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Universe off to NBC?
http://www.nbc.com/75th_Anniversary/images/NBC75_wall_800x600.jpg

Miss Universe has been very, very good to Donald Trump. The televised beauty pageant had its best ratings ever last month - beating a Nets-Celtics NBA semifinal game in the ratings - just as Trump's five-year deal with CBS was expiring. Suddenly ABC and NBC were in the hunt. But NBC has prevailed, signing a five-year contract after the personal intervention of network chairman Bob Wright. "Usually you lose money with beautiful women," said one Trump-watcher. "Donald makes money off beautiful women."

SOURCE: NYPOST.COM (http://http://www.nypost.com/seven/06212002/gossip/pagesix.htm)

[JENSIE_G]

Miss Thailand Janjira Janchom reminiscing Miss Universe 2002...

http://202.183.191.29/board/data/16320271080.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

So far, there are already 10 state representatives for the Miss Venezuela 2002 pageant in September...

Anzoategui Jessica Marcano

Bolivar Mercedes Gonzales

Carabobo Goizder Azua

Costa Oriental Yasmeli Perez

Distrito Capital Amara Barroaeta

Lara Cynthia Harp

Nueva Esparta Driva Isabella Cedeño

Peninsula Goajira Maria Virginia Bastidas

Tachira Tibisay Montilva Mora

Zulia Anna Quintero

...16 more to go...

:)

[JENSIE_G]

A shot of Monica Chacon... :)

She will represent PERU in Miss Earth 2002 in October...
http://www.cosasperu.com/Cosas243/chacon2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

THE ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE 2003

So far, there are already 3 department representatives for the Señorita Colombia 2002 pageant in November...

Antioquia Carolina Giraldo Garcia, 21, 5'8.5"

Magdalena Maria Bornacelly Garcia, 20, 5'8.5"

Tolima Adriana Catherine Coca, 18, 5'10"

...18 more to go... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Remembering Chelsi Pearl Smith...

The USA's 6th Miss Universe...
http://www.uq.net.au/~zzjohnsg/xmen/roster/pictures/cindy2.jpg http://www.uq.net.au/~zzjohnsg/xmen/roster/pictures/cindy1.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Remembering Brooke Antoinette Mahealani Lee...

The USA's 7th Miss Universe...

Brooke competes in the Miss USA 1997 swimsuit competition. She represented her home state of Hawaii...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant487/pageant487_image3.gif

Brooke's trademark coronation gimmick...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant488/pageant488_image1.gif

Brooke as Miss USA 1997...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant488/pageant488_image2.gif

Brooke's headshot in the official Miss Universe 1997 website...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant487/pageant487_image1.jpg

The charming and simple Brooke Lee...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant487/pageant487_image2.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Remembering Nina Ricci Caldo Alagao... :)

Nina Ricci being interviewed by host KC Montero...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant489/pageant489_image2.jpg

A sexy shot of Nina Ricci... Ooh-la-lah...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant489/pageant489_image1.jpg

Nina Ricci with some fellow delegates during Miss Universe 2000...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant488/pageant488_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

A rare shot of Zorah and Rhea... :)

Zorah looks different here... GANDA!!!
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant489/pageant489_image3.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

Beauty & Brains... :)

Miss South Africa Vanessa Carreira poses with her mom Abela moments after her graduation ceremonies at the University of South Africa (UNISA) last March 26. Vanessa received her BA degree in Communications with five distinctions.
http://www.unisa.ac.za/about/images/beauty.jpg

Elegance & Style... :)

Vanessa in her Aubrey Ramatle evening gown during the Miss South Africa 2002 pageant last December...
http://www.epherald.co.za/femme/2002/02/13/img/VANCAP.jpg

Vanessa in her another elegant Aubrey Ramatle creation during Miss Universe 2002...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant490/pageant490_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

BLOOPER OF THE YEAR 2001

Miss Guarico Mery de los Rios accidentally pulled the strings of her bikini when she should have pulled her mini-sarong during the Miss Venezuela 2001 preliminary swimsuit competition.
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/selecaen.jpghttp://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/mienbrosdesnuda.jpg

Those who want the blooper's video/pictures, kindly PM me your e-mail address. I'll forward it to you. :)

Sorry I can't post the pic here... :)

[JENSIE_G]

Rare screenshots of Cinthia Lander during the Miss Venezuela 2001 pageant... :)

Miss Distrito Capital Cinthia Lander in this festive opening number dress...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/tipicos26/17-.jpg

Miss Distrito Capital Cinthia Lander competing during the swimsuit competition during the Live Telecast...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/swimsuit/distrito.jpg

Miss Distrito Capital Cinthia Lander makes it to the Top 10... Here she is in her Angel Sanchez evening gown...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/10finalistas/distrito.jpg

Miss Distrito Captial Cinthia Lander advances into the Final 5...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/5finalistas/distrito.jpg

Miss Distrito Capital Cinthia Lander aces her final interview...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/preguntas/cuantaslibras.jpg http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/preguntas/soyburra.jpg

The moment of truth for 19-year old Cinthia Cristina Lander Zamora...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/ganadora/2.jpg http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/ganadora/1.jpg
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/ganadora/3.jpg http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/ganadora/4.jpg
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/ganadora/alfin.jpg http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/ganadora/esconde.jpg

Osmel Sousa seems to be very, very pleased with the pageant's results...
http://www.tvchismes.com/imagenes/missburrezuela/osmel.jpg

Where it all happens... :)

The magnificent Poliedro de Caracas... venue of the Miss Venezuela pageant since the mid-70s...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant490/pageant490_image2.jpg

[power(bubbles)]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JENSIE_G
Here's Veronica Schneider Rodriguez's official swimsuit shot in the Miss Venezuela 1998 website. It was taken by Daniel Alonso.

She represented the State of Miranda... When she competed in Miss World 1998, she was 19 years old and stood 5 feet 9 inches...

Veronica represented Monagas not Miranda. Barbara Leticia Perez-Rangel was the representative from Miranda and placed third

[JENSIE_G]

power(bubbles): I also confuse Miranda with Monagas the very same way I confuse Andreina Llamozas with Vivian Urdaneta.
Thanks for the correction. :)

[JENSIE_G]

A rare shot of reigning Miss Asia Pacific 2001 Luciana Farfan meeting up with the contestants of Miss Peru Universo 2002 last April... :)

Luciana is the 2nd ever Peruvian to win Miss Asia Pacific. :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant490/pageant490_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Meet Peru's 2 Miss Asia Pacific winners...

Jessica Tapia- she won Miss Asia Pacific 1994 last November 1994 in Cebu City...

Ang ganda pa rin niya sobra!!!! :)
http://www.terra.com.pe/entretenimiento/fotos/jessicatapia6.jpg http://www.terra.com.pe/entretenimiento/fotos/jessicatapia3.jpg
http://www.terra.com.pe/entretenimiento/fotos/jessicatapia4.jpg

Luciana Luisa Farfan Vargas- the reigning Miss Asia Pacific 2001...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant491/pageant491_image1.jpg

Luciana moments after her victory last year...
http://www.tftj.com/miss/Other/IntlWin/Asia%20Pacific/AsiaPacific01T5.jpg

TRIVIA: Both of Jessica and Luciana's 1st runners-up were from Mexico! What a coincidence, huh?

:)

[power(bubbles)]

Jensie: What was the Canadian Beefcutter or Beefeater that was mentioned here? is it the Mounty Attire? pls post a pic here. pls.

[JENSIE_G]

power(bubbles): I'm just not so sure which is which... Here they are...

Worn by Lana Buchberger and Carmen Kempt in MU95 and MU97 respectively...
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/95/entry/canada.jpg http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/97/entry/canada.jpg

Suzanne Rothfos wore the very same thing during MU94. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture.

I believe this Canadian national costume have been used for a number of times especially during the 80's.

[JENSIE_G]

HAPPY 28th BIRTHDAY RUFFA! :)

Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez was crowned Binibining Pilipinas WORLD 1993. She represented our country in Miss World 1993 held at the Sun City Astrodome in Sun City, South Africa on November 27, 1993. She placed 3rd overall.

June 24, 1974
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant492/pageant492_image2.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant492/pageant492_image1.jpg

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Remembering Zoraida Isabel Fonalledas Ferraouli...

Zoribel was crowned Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2000. She represented her country in Miss Universe 2000 held in Nicosia, Cyprus. Unfortunately, she missed the Top 10 cut...

Whatta BABE!!! :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant492/pageant492_image3.jpg

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Remembering Catalina Ines Acosta Albarracin... :)

Catalina represented the department of Cundinamarca during the Señorita Colombia 1999 pageant. She won her national pageant and was sent to Cyprus for Miss Universe 2000, where she was a semi-finalist...

Here are some of her shots during Señorita Colombia 1999...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant493/pageant493_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant493/pageant493_image2.jpg

Top Colombian couturier Alfredo Barraza took care of her wardrobe as early as the national pageant...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant493/pageant493_image3.jpg

Catalina was the last Colombian to make it in Miss Universe... :)

[MingTsai]

siguro kung di pa siya celebrity ngayon, she could have been a great miss USA, or baka miss universe pa.



http://www.mandyfans.com/photos/fhmuk_magazine/01.jpg
http://www.mandyfans.com/photos/mtvmovieawards_2002/19.jpg
http://www.mandyfans.com/photos/mtvmovieawards_2002/08.jpg

MANDY MOORE, 18, 5'10

[MingTsai]

another version of tom ford's white gown, worn by KATE BECKINSALE at the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2002

http://www.geocities.com/kateb_place/sag1.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/kateb_place/sag2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MingTsai: Yeah I agree! Mandy could have been a great beauty queen! Miss Teen USA muna... Then Miss USA... hehe! :)

Not only does she has the looks and height, she's also talented...

[JENSIE_G]

Remembering Jitka Kucorova... :)

Jitka represented the Czech Republic during Miss Universe 2000... She made it to the Top 15...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant494/pageant494_image1.jpg
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant494/pageant494_image2.jpg

Not your typical Czech beauty...

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Remembering the elegant Sonia Rolland... :)

She represented her native France during Miss Universe 2000, where she was a semi-finalist. She was born in Rwanda and transferred to Bourgogne, France at a young age. She was born of a French father and a Rwandan mother.

Here is Sonia being crowned by outgoing queen Mareva Galanter...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant494/pageant494_image3.jpg

The classy Sonia moments after bagging the most prestigious beauty title in France...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant495/pageant495_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2000 MEMORIES

In memory of Lara Dutta and the 78 other beauties who competed in Nicosia, Cyprus... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant495/pageant495_image2.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2000 MEMORIES

The eccentric opening number... All dresses were designed by Angelo John... Shoes by Stuart Weitzman... Make-up by Sascha Cosmetics...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant495/pageant495_image3.jpg

Miss Estonia Evelyn Mikomagi rushes to congratulate Lara Dutta moments after the finale of Miss Universe 2000...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant496/pageant496_image1.jpg

Lara with her proud parents Lalit K. Dutta and Jennifer Dutta...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant496/pageant496_image2.jpg

Notice Indian men's fashion-- palaging Nehru suits... Kewl! :)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 1998 MEMORIES :)

The Top 10 delegates competing for the title of Miss Universe 1998, as announced by host Jack Wagner...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant496/pageant496_image3.jpg

All dresses by Max Azria of BCBG. :)

[JENSIE_G]

A new career for Denise Quiñones? :)

Here is Denise during a reunion with the Warner Music Group...
http://vocero.com/newsimages/n16331.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

A super rare shot of Miss Universe 1983 Lorraine Downes and Miss USA 1984 Mai Shanley...

The babes from New Zealand and New Mexico...
http://www.modernaires.com/ebayimages/ameriverse.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2001 MEMORIES

More rare pics... :)
http://www.corriere.it/speciali/gallerie/miss/galleria/jpg/image8.jpg
http://www.corriere.it/speciali/gallerie/miss/galleria/jpg/image3.jpg
http://www.corriere.it/speciali/gallerie/miss/galleria/jpg/image12.jpg

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GOLDEN MOMENTS in MISS VENEZUELA HISTORY :)

Maritza Sayalero Fernandez of Departamento Vargas gets the shock of her life as she is crowned Miss Venezuela 1979... Maritza went on to become Venezuela's 1st ever Miss Universe...
http://www.eluniversal.com/zona/2001/09/09/imagenes/09602a1.jpg

Irene Saez beams moments after being crowned Venezuela's 2nd Miss Universe (1981) in New York City...
http://www.eluniversal.com/zona/2001/09/09/imagenes/09602a3.jpg

20-year old Carolina Eva Izsak Kemenify of Amazonas moments after being crowned Miss Venezuela 1991. With her is Miss World Venezuela 1991 Ninibeth Jimenez Leal, who eventually won her country's 4th Miss World crown...
http://www.eluniversal.com/zona/2001/09/09/imagenes/09602a17.jpg

21-year old Minorka Marisela Mercado Carrero of Apure being crowned Miss Venezuela 1993 by outgoing queen Milka Chulina. Minorka is the tallest Venezuelan rep in Miss Universe-- 6'2"!
http://www.eluniversal.com/zona/2001/09/09/imagenes/09602a18.jpg

18-year old Denyse del Carmen Floreano Camargo's makeover shot by Daniel Alonso... At 6'1", Denyse is one of the tallest Miss Venezuela titleholders ever...
http://www.eluniversal.com/zona/2001/09/09/imagenes/09602a15.jpg

The crowning moment of 1995... Jacqueline Maria Aguilera Marcano was proclaimed Miss World Venezuela while Yoseph Alicia Machado Fajardo as Miss Venezuela. Jackie won Venezuela's 5th Miss World crown. Alicia won Venezuela's 4th Miss Universe crown...
http://www.eluniversal.com/zona/2001/09/09/imagenes/09602a10.jpg http://www.eluniversal.com/zona/2001/09/09/imagenes/09602a9.jpg

Daniela Kosan (Miss Internacional Venezuela '98), Veruska Ramirez (Miss Venezuela '97) and Christiina Dieckmann (Miss World Venezuela '97) perform during their rendition of Moulin Rouge...
http://www.eluniversal.com/zona/2001/09/09/imagenes/09602a11.jpg

:)

[MingTsai]

maybe it's just me, but i think this pose is quite inappropriate for a beauty queen.

http://www.adoredcelebrities.com/ali/images/33.jpg

[suplad0]

... i really love this thread - very interesting, amusing and factual.

hope this one will not be close and continue until our next generation :) :) :)

[Zack]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
power(bubbles): I'm just not so sure which is which... Here they are...

Worn by Lana Buchberger and Carmen Kempt in MU95 and MU97 respectively...
http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/95/entry/canada.jpg http://beau_land1.hihome.com/M-UNIVER/MU52-now/97/entry/canada.jpg

Suzanne Rothfos wore the very same thing during MU94. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture.

I believe this Canadian national costume have been used for a number of times especially during the 80's.


Di ba ang suot ni Suzanne Rothfos is parang Native Canandian Indian Costume?

[JENSIE_G]

Zack: I'll watch my tape nga uli. Suddenly I don't trust my memory... Pero thanks for bringing it up... :)

[JENSIE_G]

MingTsai: Yeah I agree with you... Nasobrahan ata sa "flavor" ang posing ni Ali na yun... Thanks anyway for posting it. :)

suplad0: Thanks for visiting ang enjoying the thread. As long as we follow Yoshi's requests, nothing will happen to the thread. Thanks again. :)

[Lara_D]

http://www.eluniversal.com/zona/2001/09/09/imagenes/09602a11.jpg


they really look slutty here. Kinda a turn off in some sort of way.

[JENSIE_G]

HELP PLS...

Sino itong Miss Venezuela na ito? I can't identify her eh...

http://www.cisneros.com/images/gallery/MissVen_Pics01.gif

Thanks! :)

[JENSIE_G]

One of the many unidentified Miss Venezuela 2002 aspirants... Whatta babe! :)
http://www.terra.com.ve/gente-terra/galeria/pre-castingdelm/364/MISSGRAN24.jpg

It'll definitely be one hell of an elimination process for Osmel Sousa and his minions... After Cynthia's not-so-impressive 4th runner-up placing in MU2002, expect this South American nation to take revenge in Miss Universe 2003...

[Musique]

Speaking of Ali Landry, did anyone catch her interview with Jay Leno a few nights ago? Wasn't able to finish it.

:bow:

[JENSIE_G]

Agree kayo? :)

http://tvbabes.com/missuniverse/images/angelavisser.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Musique: What was the interview about? :)

I wasn't aware eh... :)

[JENSIE_G]

I still remember that day when this shot of Lakambini "Bing" Alto first appeared at the Mabuhay Beauties MB... Everyone in this thread went nuts over her... :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant497/pageant497_image1.jpg

Nakakapanghinayang isipin na this is already Bing's best shot na... Take it from me... I saw her up close na... I really stared at her... Okay lang... Not really that va-va-voomish to catch everyone's attention... Haay...

[JENSIE_G]

I know it's too early for this... Pero I hope Katherine Lanuza and Telisha Jean Arguelles join Bb. Pilipinas 2003... :)

Katherine Lanuza
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant497/pageant497_image2.jpg

Telisha Jean Arguelles
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant497/pageant497_image3.jpg

All pics (including Bing's pic) are from Mabuhay Beauties. :)

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2000 MEMORIES

A rare shot of Miss Puerto Rico Zoribel Fonalledas, Miss USA Lynnette Cole and Miss Trinidad & Tobago Heidi Rostant...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant498/pageant498_image1.jpg

Miss Puerto Rico Zoribel Fonalledas in her sexy Roberto Cavalli opening number dress...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant498/pageant498_image2.jpg

Miss Aruba Universe Tamara Lucia Scaronia posing for cameras shortly before flying to Cyprus for Miss Universe 2000...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant498/pageant498_image3.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

power(bubbles) and Zack: Now I remember! Suzanne Rothfos wore an American Indian-like national costume during Miss Universe 1994.

Yung Beefeater costume ay sinuot naman niya nung Miss Asia Pacific 1994...

Sorry for my lousy memory... :hiya:

:)

[power(bubbles)]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Zack



Di ba ang suot ni Suzanne Rothfos is parang Native Canandian Indian Costume? [/QUOTE

Thanks! This costume is known as the Royal Canadian Mountain Police Attire or the mounty for short. In 1994 Rothfos wore an Native Indian COstume similar to that of Rennette Cruz

[JENSIE_G]

power(bubbles): Thanks for the info. :)

[JENSIE_G]

Separated at birth? :D

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant499/pageant499_image2.jpg http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant499/pageant499_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Reminiscing the old Miss Universe crown... :)

The International Gem & Jewelry Show produced this classic and official rhinestone Miss Universe crown...
http://pix.auctiva.com/pix/08/41/35/Missunivercrown.jpg
http://pix.auctiva.com/pix/08/41/35/Missuniverseside.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Rare shots of our very own Margarita Moran... :)

Our 2nd Miss Universe...
http://ebay1.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_530bccaf018f5145c65e1dc983d2e7f4/i-2_B.JPG
http://ebay1.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_530bccaf018f5145c65e1dc983d2e7f4/i-1_B.JPG

[JENSIE_G]

Halle Berry as Miss Ohio during Miss USA 1986...

Here is her pic in the program book... :)
http://ebay0.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_f17e129179a29ad6ff8e11e7ad4860f2/i-3.JPG

[JENSIE_G]

For ALL Kelly Hu fans out there... :)

Here is Kelly Hu during the Evening Gown competition of Miss USA 1993. She represented her home state of Hawaii...
http://www.djmusic.net/missusaset.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

MISS UNIVERSE 2000 MEMORIES

20-year old Heather Joy Hamilton (center) of KwaZulu Natal beams moments after being crowned Miss South Africa 2000. She represented her country in Miss World 2000 and Miss Universe 2000, where she was a semi-finalist. (10th placer) :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant499/pageant499_image3.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

The HIGHEST INTERVIEW SCORE EVER in Miss Universe history :)

Lara Dutta got a 9.954 for her Final 5 interview during Miss Universe 2000...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant500/pageant500_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

One of the Misses who "missed" the Top 10 cut during Miss Universe 2000...

Tamara Lucia Scaroni of ARUBA...
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant500/pageant500_image2.jpg

At least she bagged the Congeniality Award. :)

[JENSIE_G]

BB. PILIPINAS 2001 MEMORIES

I love this pic! :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant500/pageant500_image3.jpg

From Mabuhay Pageants. :)

[JENSIE_G]

More shots of Miss Universe Oksana Fyodorova in Nairobi, Kenya...
http://www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/Supplements/lifestyle/current/NAI109%20KENYA.jpg
http://www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/Supplements/lifestyle/current/NAI113%20KENYA%20MISS%20UNIVERSE%20.jpg

:)

[JENSIE_G]

One of the HOTTEST Caribbean delegates in Miss Universe... :)

Miss Curacao 1997 Verna Vasquez...
http://photo5.matchnet.com/beta/2002/05/21/10807747.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Too bad Miss Lebanon Christina Sawaya didn't compete in Miss Universe 2002...

She's sooo HOT! She's on FIRE... :)
http://www.snobmagazine.com/images/snob_feb02.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

GUESS WHO THIS BABE IS... :)

Ang ganda niya sobra! :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant502/pageant502_image1.jpg

[JENSIE_G]

Femina Miss India World 2002 Shruti Sharma's latest shot... :)

http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant502/pageant502_image2.jpg

Let's all see if Shruti will be India's 6th Miss World in November. :)

[baby_boi]

Originally posted by JENSIE_G
GUESS WHO THIS BABE IS... :)

Ang ganda niya sobra! :)
http://www.facepics.com/profiles/images/pageant502/pageant502_image1.jpg Uhhmm.... Celina Jaitley?!