Mr. World Philippines 2010 is Alvin de Joya

The Philippines will be represented by 23-year old Alvin de Joya at Mr. World 2010 in Incheon, South Korea this coming March. De Joya won the right to represent his country by winning the Mr. World Philippines last night. He is a registered nurse and a part-time model. He stands 6'2" and he is from Cauayan, Isabela.

Carolina Rodriguez of Colombia is the winner of Top Model of the World 2010

Carolina Rodriguez of Colombia is the winner of Top Model of the World 2010. The pageant was participated by 43 delegates from all over the world. It was held in Hohensyburg Casino in Dortmund, Germany yesterday, 21 February. The bubbly and energetic Rodriguez also won the Best Talent award.

Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Updates: Maria Venus Raj and Krista Arrieta Kleiner are winners of special awards

I have learned from a friend that Binibining Pilipinas 2010 front-runners Krista Arrieta Kleiner (Candidate No. 11) and Maria Venus Raj (Candidate No. 10) were the winners of special awards during the preliminary competitions yesterday. Kleiner got the Best in Talent while Raj got the Best in Regional Terno Award.

This pre-pageant show was taped yesterday (February 26) and will be broadcast by GMA Channel 7 on Sunday, February 28. The ladies were judged on their swimsuits and evening gowns. The Top 10 in both segments will make the semi-finals of the Binibining Pilipinas 2010. It will be announced on the coronation night on 6 March 2010.

Emiri Miyasaka is controversial again with her semi-nude photos circulating online

Emiri Miyasaka was Japan's representative to the Miss Universe pageant last year in the Bahamas. I guess, she was the most publicized delegate that year because of the success of her predecessors in this pageant. Being a trainee of Ines Ligron, Japan's Miss Universe franchise-holder, she was touted to become one of the finalists but in the finals, her name was never called onstage. It was one of the shocking highlights of Miss universe 2009 which was won by Venezuela's Stefania Fernandez.

Before the pageant, Emiri became controversial among pageant fans around the world which irked the Japanese people later on, when our blog, Beauty in Pageants, made a comment that she was like a porn star in her national costume - an shortened Kimono exposing her panty.

Videos of Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Fashion Show

The Philippines is very promising in this year's pageantry because the annual search for the representatives of this country to international pageants has attracted tall and modelesque ladies who are really can walk the walk. Binibining Pilipinas 2010 is the strongest batch I have seen so far. I admit it's very hard to pick the best choices for Misses Universe, World and International.

To give you an idea about the catwalk skills of the girls, here are videos (courtesy of mabuhaybeauties.com)of the fashion show which was held the other day in Gatewall Mall in Cubao, Quezon City.

1952 - 1963 Miss Universe Official Program

For those fans who love to collect Miss Universe stuffs, I found out some pictures of Miss Universe Official Program from 1952 to 1963. I hope I can complete this list. So if you are having some of those missing, be kind enough to share them.

1952 Miss Universe

Latest updates on Miss Poland 2009 Maria Nowakowska

Miss Poland 2009 Maria Nowakowska met up with a famous Polish photographer Darek Senkowskiego last week. During the meeting, photos were made, which will promote Mary during her preparations for the most prestigious beauty pageant - Miss Universe 2010.

Maria will fly to Melbourne, Australia this coming March to participate in the Grand Prix Formula 1 as well as to meet with the local Polish community.

In addition, she will be making a side trip to Bangkok at the invitation of the Tourism Authority of Thailand to take part in a gala to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the authority.

Then she will return to Melbourne to participate in one of the biggest events in the world of fashion - the Melbourne Fashion Week.

Miss Universe swimsuits are recycled in Binibining Pilipinas 2010

Like what I have promised you in my previous post, here is the separate blog entry on the swimsuits that were recycled by the Binibining Pilipinas Organization. When the official swimsuit photographs of the 24 Binibining Pilipinas 2010 candidates surfaced in the internet, I have observed that two ladies are wearing the bikinis worn by former Miss Philippines Gionna Cabrera who competed in Miss Universe 2005 in Thailand.

Candidate No. 1 Mariella Castillo is wearing the preliminary swimsuit of Miss Universe 2005 while candidate No. 10 Maria Venus Raj is wearing the official swimsuit that was used during the final night.

In the first picture is Mariella while on the second one is Gionna during the 2005 Miss Universe.

Venus Raj is in the first picture while Miss Universe 2005 winner Natalie Glebova of Canada is in the second photo.

Fans are asking if these were the same swimsuits Gionna wore during the Miss Universe pageant. Or are these another swimsuits separately bought by Stella Marquez Araneta, the head of BPCI?

If these are the same swimwears which was used by Gionna, they are supposed to keep them as souvenirs. How come BPCI are keeping it instead of the delegate, then recycle?

A bigger problem of recycling these swimsuits is health reason. It is gross and disgusting of letting the girls wear panties which have been overused.

Wake up, BPCI!

Who has the best body in Binibining Pilipinas 2010?

Continuing with my coverage on the ongoing Binibining Pilipinas, I will show you the official swimsuit pictures of the 24 candidates. Just click on the photos for larger viewing.

You will observe in these pictures that some swimsuits are familiar especially if you have been following Miss Universe. But I will make a separate post on this.

If you want to check the videos of the girls in their swimwears while showcasing their catwalk skills, just click on this link.

You might also be interested in viewing their official portraits, here is the link.

Here are the ladies:

Mariella Castillo
Candidate No.1

Rachel Ann Bustamante
Candidate No.2

Patrixia Sherly Santos
Candidate No.3

Selena Antonio
Candidate No.4

Nicole Kaufmann
Candidate No.5

Patricia Lae Ejercitado
Candidate No.6

Laurese Ann Caparas
Candidate No.7

Ana Marie Morelos
Candidate No.8

Laica Joy Jimenez
Candidate No.9

Maria Venus Raj
Candidate No.10

Krista Arrieta Kleiner
Candidate No.11

Reina Mae Maerina
Candidate No.12

Gwendoline Ruais
Candidate No.13

Mary Ann Ross Misa
Candidate No.14

Jam Charisa Libatog
Candidate No.15

Toni Alyessa Hipolito
Candidate No.16

Rose Ann Aguilar
Candidate No.17

Helen Nicolette Henson
Candidate No.18

Kate Princess Alimurong
Candidate No.19

Marie Ysabelle Matubis
Candidate No.20

Czarina Catherine Gatbonton
Candidate No.21

Dianne Necio
Candidate No.22

Mhirra Hernandez
Candidate No.23

Angelica Damian
Candidate No.24

Here are the girls who I think have the sexiest body, in particular order:

1. Venus Raj
2. Gwendoline Ruais
3. Selena Antonio
4. Dianne Necio
5. Helen Nicolette Henson
6. Krista Arrieta Kleiner
7. Rachel Ann Bustamante
8. Patricia Lae Ejercitado
9. Mariella Castillo
10. Reina Mae Maerina

VIDEOS: Who has the best catwalk in Binibining Pilipinas 2010?

Binibining Pilipinas 2010 (translated as Miss Philippines 2010) had a press presentation yesterday (18 February 2010) in Sofitel Hotel in Manila. The 24 candidates vying for three titles - Miss Philippines Universe, Miss Philippines World and Miss Philippines International - were presented to the media in their swimsuits.

Among all the national pageants which are taking place today, this pageant is the noisiest in pageant forums and discussion boards. This validates the claim by many that Philippines is a pageant-crazy country.

I would like to thank OPM Worldwide for these videos of the girls who showcased their catwalk skills and sexiness.







Lately, in the last decade, the Philippines had the reputation of sending girls who do not excel in the catwalk department except of course in 2004 Miss Universe where Maricar Balagtas was a catwalk diva. I am hoping with the performance of these girls, this country will break this notion from pageant fans.

Looking on the videos alone, I can say this is a promising batch because there are more ladies whom I saw potentials as compared to the previous years.

Here are the ladies who caught my attention. They are the best in catwalk and projections. The list is in particular order:

1. Venus Raj - Candidate No.10
2. Gwen Ruais - Candidate No.13
3. Krista Kleiner - Candidate No. 11
4. Selena Antonio - Candidate No.4
5. Kate Princess Alimurong - Candidate No.19
6. Ana Marie Morelos - Candidate No.8
7. Jam Charisa Libatog - Candidate No.15
8. Reina Mae Maerina - Candidate No. 12
9. Dianne Necio - Candidate No. 22
10. Mariella Castillo #1, Rachel Bustamante #2, Patricia Ejercitado #6 and Helen Nicolette Henson #18

How is Priscilla Lee connected to Pamela Bianca Manalo?

What is the connection of Priscilla Lee, the current Miss Aruba Universe, to Miss Philippines Universe 2009 Pamela Bianca Manalo?

They are both younger sisters of two Miss World candidates. In 2001, Aruba was represented by Zizi Lee and became 1st runner-up. In 2002, the Philippines was represented by Kate Manalo who finished as one of the finalists.

Zizi went on to compete in Miss Universe 2004 but was unplaced. Kate, on the other hand, had never a chance to compete again internationally.

Kate Manalo during Miss World 2002

Zizi Lee during Miss World 2001

Then in Miss Universe 2009, Kate's younger sister, Pamela Bianca Manalo, became Philippines' representative. This coming Miss Universe 2010, Zizi's younger sister Priscilla Lee will represent Aruba.

Pamela Bianca Manalo, Miss Philippines Universe 2009

Priscilla Lee, Miss Aruba Universe 2010

Will Priscilla place higher than Bianca Manalo like what her sister did over Kate? Or will she go home unsuccessful like Bianca?

Miss Angola Universe 2010 is Jurema Ferraz

Angola will be represented by Jurema Ferraz in Miss Universe 2010.She was crowned as Miss Angola Universe for 2010 last December 10. The 26-year old African beauty who stands at 5'11" is from Namibe.

Her first runner-up was the 20 year old Evanilde "Ivanita" Jorge. She will compete in Miss World 2010 contest which is not yet sure if it will be taking place in Vietnam.

Helena Jacinto was the second runner-up of the competition.

A Hispanic will represent British Virgin Islands in Miss Universe 2010

21-year old Josephina Nuñez is the representative of British Virgin Islands to Miss Universe 2010. She was crowned in August 3 last year. She is a student of Hotel Management.

During her national pageant, Nuñez bagged several special awards like best talent award, best evening wear, best cultural wear, Miss poised and Miss popularity.

When the beauty queen won the right to represent British Virgin Islands in Miss Universe, she faced a lot of criticisms because of her ethnicity. She was born in the Dominican Republic but grew up in Tortola. She was deemed unfit as an ambassador of this Caribbean territory.

This is a challenge for Josephina come Miss Universe 2010.

Maximilian Lewandowski is Poland's representative to Mister World 2010

News about the awarding of the winner of Mister Poland 2010 came out yesterday in different websites and blogs but there is something baffling me. The winner and the runners-up are wearing sashes dated 2009. It was also mentioned that the 1st runner-up Sebastian Strzępka Lestat is going to Mister International. But when I checked the official website of the said Singapore-based male pageant, I have learned that Sebastian has  already competed in Mister International 2009 in December 19, 2009.

I was made to believe that the news was fresh, that the pageant only took place few days ago. Conclusion: it was the Mister Poland 2009 and not 2010. And the winner is going to represent Poland in Mister World 2010 which will be taking place in Korea in March.

Anyways, the winner of Mister Poland 2009 is 18-year old Maximilian Lewandowski from Pyrzyce. He is a volleyball player and he stands 1.90 meters.

The 1st runner-up (in Mister Poland 2009) Sebastian who competed in Mister International last December finished as 4th runner-up (Mister International 2009).

The second runner-up of Mister Poland 2009 is Andrzej Tomicki.

Here is a solo picture of Maximilian, the winner.