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 Philippines Looks like Miss Japan

Do you remember Kurara Chibana, first runner-up at Miss Universe 2006 in Los Angeles?  She is actually the first one who always comes to my mind every time I see Miss Philippines Pamela Bianca Manalo in this hairstyle. I've already noticed this resemblance when Binbibining Pilipinas released Bianca's photos at her send-off party for Colombia.

Will Pamela Bianca duplicates the fate of Kurara? Will she become the second most beautiful lady in the universe for 2009? What do you think?

Misses Vietnam and Philippines in a group picture

Vietnam and Philippines are two of the countries in Asia where beauty pageants are well-loved by the people. Fans from both countries always have heated arguments on pageant-related message boards as they try to hype their own representative or bash the opponent.

This year, Vietnam is represented by Vo Hoang Yen and Pamela Bianca Manalo is carrying the Philippine flag.

It's good to see the two beauty queens in a group picture with Miss Zambia Andella Chileshe Matthews.

So, who between the two will make the final cut? I hope to see them both.

Miss Philippines Universe Pamela Bianca Manalo Arrives in Bahamas

Miss Philippines Universe Pamela Bianca Manalo is one of the two Asian beauties who made an impact on me at the ongoing Miss Universe 2009 in Bahamas. The other one is Miss Singapore Rachel Kum.

While Rachel was standing out in their swimsuit pictorials the other day, Pamela's arrival in Bahamas showed her class and regal bearing. Pamela looks very sweet, elegant and with grace.

The Filipino beauty queen was greeted by a handful of Filipinos working in Bahamas and it is said that her arrival is so far the warmest welcome a delegate could have received from supporters.


Even the controversial Ines Ligron, director of Miss Japan Universe, was stunned by the natural beauty of Pamela. She made a post in her blog calling Miss Philippines a "stunner". She added that Pamela is a "real beauty with grace".

And we are right, the outfit we have mentioned here is what Pamela wore.

We are putting Miss Philippines in our Top 15 prediction (to be released soon). But we are hoping she have a decent long gown to realize this. But anyways, the Miss Universe organization is looking for the girl who looks the best in long gown and not the best long gown.

Miss Philippines is one of the late delegates who arrived in Bahamas to beat the deadline of registration.

Miss Philippines Pamela Bianca Manalo's Surgery Footage

A Colombian TV show released a footage of Miss Philippines Universe Bianca Manalo while undergoing a minor enhancement in her belly with a Colombian surgeon. The doctor injected something in her stomach. It could be a solution to dissolve extra fats and make Pamela's waistline thinner.

Why don't you just do it in the Philippines? In fact, one of Philippines plastic surgeons, Dr. Vicki Belo, announced that she is willing to sponsor any surgery for any Misses Philippines.

Another thing, this kind of video should not have been released? Well, it was taken in Colombia and this South American country is also vying for the Miss Universe title just like the Philippines. Conflict of interest? Just asking?

Pamela Bianca Manalo's Official Long Gown

Miss Philippines Universe 2009 Pamela Bianca Manalo's official evening gown is now out in the internet. It was shared to us by certain Gerardito Jr for Missosology.

While the long gown is definitely far better than the gowns worn by the previous Misses Philippines Universe, I still feel there is missing on it. I guess it does not emphasize the long legs Bianca has. Or is it because she has also a longer torso? Or the slit of the gown is a little bit lower? Or the gown should be a little longer? I don't know since I am not good in designing gowns. Maybe you can help me figure it out.

But we have to commend the effort of Binibining Pilipinas and Alfredo Barraza, who this time, listened a little to the clamour of many Filipino pageant lovers of having a decent dresses for Miss Philippines. Though it is not yet maximized, the effort is there and why only now?

In these pictures of Bianca, I can say she is kinda prepared for the pageant. I also can see three past Miss Philippines Universe in her. She has the Geraldine Asis (Miss Universe 1987 semi-finalist) vibe. She has the poise of Miriam Quiambao (Miss universe 1999 first runner-up) and the vibrancy of Maricar Balagtas, Miss Philippines Universe 2004.

Pamela poses like Miriam with her long arms. She is trying to make her shoulder broader to highlight the curves of her body. Nice work Pamela and hope you will improve more.

By the way, is she arriving in Bahamas with this cool summer outfit?

Here is Pamela in her long gown.

 

 

 

Miss Philippines national costume is Flores-de-Mayo inspired

The national costume of Miss Philippines Universe Pamela Bianca Manalo is a Flores-de-Mayo-inspired outfit made by Maestro Alfredo Barraza.

Stone, a Colombian who had the privilege to attend the photo shoot of Pamela with the costume in Bogota posted some of the pictures in a Colombian message board. Thanks to P.E of Philippine Beyond for the heads up.

Stone had only nice words for Pamela who he thinks a Top 5 Miss Universe material. In Spanish, Stone said that Pamela is a beautiful woman with fine features, nice body, porcelain skin, long legs, sexy, well-prepared, intelligent and spiritual.

The dress sleeves are richly embroidered with crystals and filigree tinsel on white and silver lace. The skirt of spiral flowers is in organza ribbons in different colours. A beautiful square umbrella accompanies the sumptuous design and also make glass combs adorn the sophisticated hairstyle.

All the best for Miss Philippines Pamela Bianca Manalo.

 

  

 

Will Miss Bahamas Kiara Sherman Penetrates the Top 15?

I am excited with Miss Universe 2009 and starting tomorrow we will be witnessing the arrival of all the delegates from around the globe. Bahamas will be the center of the world for beauty pageant lovers like me.

For the last three weeks, we've seen a lot of the latest pictures of some of the delegates who are being hyped by their fans. We saw their transformations. We loved some of them and bashed some of them. But why on earth we aren't talking much about the host country's representative? She's just waiting in Bahamas to welcome all the ladies and I think we need to look at her transformation also.

Kiara Sherman is definitely one of the most bashed delegates this year together with Miss Singapore Rachel Kum and Miss Philippines Pamela Bianca Manalo.

Yes, Kiara was lambasted when she won her title by her fellow Bahamians because they believed she was not the perfect choice. But looking at her latest photo, I am convinced that Kiara is working so hard to make her country proud of her.

She is definitely better now and hopefully she might give Bahamas its first ever Top 15 finish in the history of Miss Universe.

Do you think she could penetrate the Top 15 considering homecourt advantage?

Miss Philippines Pamela Bianca Manalo's Disastrous Long Gown

One of our readers who is also a missosology poster prompted us about Miss Philippines Pamela Bianca Manalo's evening gown for the Miss universe 2009 pageant.

The gown is definitely disastrous and this won't help Pamela enters the semis. The gown is 70-ish. The leak came supposedly from a Colombian who is associated with Alfredo Barrazza, the designer.

If this is really her official long gown, then Philippines never learned their lesson.

Confirmed: Misses Philippines and Colombia are roommates in Bahamas

It's confirmed. Miss Philippines Universe Pamela Bianca Manalo and Miss Colombia Michelle Rouillard will be roommates in Bahamas during the Miss Universe 2009 stint.

Was this possible through Stella Marquez Araneta, Philippine Director for Miss Universe, who is a Colombian? We are just asking.

What's funny here is that Misses Colombia and Philippines will be wearing gowns and traditional costumes made by only one designer, Alfredo Barraza of Colombia. Will they be ripping the Barraza beads on each other's gowns? We are just kidding.

Aside from Pamela Bianca and Michelle, other roomies are Miss USA Kirsten Dalton and Miss Australia Rachael Finch; Miss Honduras Belgica Suarez and Miss Guatemala Lourdes Figueroa; and, Miss Switzerland Whitney Toyloy and Miss Thailand Chutima Durongdej.

Miss Philippines Pamela Bianca Manalo Withdraws?

Bashing from rabid fans continues against Miss Philippines Pamela Bianca Manalo. After calling her names of animals, now, they made her withdrew from the competition.

One of our sources was browsing wikipedia when he noticed the entry about Pamela that was obviously made to lash out the beauty queen. We knew from the start that this is just a prank made by a jealous fan of other beauty queens and for sure, this will be deleted soon.

In the entry, the poster said Pamela withdrew from the competition after she broke her cheek bone while on training in Colombia. Click the picture shown above for larger viewing.

We just hope this thing will not happen on the poster.

But look at Pamela's new banner. She's definitely looking gorgeous here with that "broken" cheek bone. She is in our Top 15. LOL

Miss Philippines Universe is now ready for Miss Universe 2009

Pamela Bianca Manalo and Stella Marquez-Araneta

Pamela Bianca Manalo, Miss Philippines Universe 2009, is ready for the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in Bahamas. I got this article from Manila Bulletin. It was written by Robert Requintina.

Pamela Bianca Manalo left Wednesday night for the Bahamas where she will compete in the 2009 Miss Universe Beauty Pageant on August 23.

At the send-off party at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Manalo, 22, said she is ready and challenged to bring the title once again to the Philippines.

“I believe that if you really want something, you have to give it your 101 percent,’’ said the former flight attendant, who stands 5’10’’.

In preparing for the pageant, Manalo said she took language courses, reviewed Philippine history, geography, economics, and arts and culture, and brushed up on her knowledge about the Bahamas.

The beauty queen has also undergone on-cam training, like hosting and angles, plus hair and make-up lessons since she will have to do her own hair and make-up during the Miss Universe pageant.

Manalo is a sister of Miss World semifinalist Katherine Manalo-Hernandez.

Their aunt is former Miss Philippines International Nini Ramos Licaros.

She has been taking part in humanitarian missions to uplift the plight of poor Filipinos, and improving the morale of the country’s wounded soldiers.

She also finds time to take part in community-based projects. “I am very thankful that my family has always been blessed but I’m also concerned about the plight of the poor families in our community.”

“Before I joined Bb. Pilipinas, I’ve always been happy to volunteer for Gawad Kalinga in building houses for the poor, joining medical missions and participating in our community’s feeding programs,’’ Manalo said.

When she competed in the 2009 Bb. Pilipinas pageant, Manalo also won special awards such as the Manila Bulletin Reader’s Choice Award, Miss Natasha, Miss Philippine Airlines, and Best in Swimsuit.

Prior to the competition, Manalo stood out in cheerleading during high school and college. She also dabbled in modeling when she was 14 and also tried her hand at TV hosting. During her safety training as a flight attendant, she graduated first honorable mention among 75 cabin crew members.

If she wins the Miss Universe pageant, Manalo will be the third Filipina to win the title. The past winners were Gloria Diaz and Margie Moran.

Pamela Bianca Manalo's Send-off Party

Continuing with our coverage with Pamela Bianca Manalo's (Miss Philippines Universe 2009) send-off party the other day, we found out exclusive photos from OPMB site.

Bianca is no doubt one of the front-runners in Bahamas during the 2009 Miss Universe. These pictures are not photoshopped. They are candid and the beauty of Bianca is oozing.

How true was the rumour that she's off to Colombia for further training with Alfredo Barraza. Allegedly, Colombian Stella Marquez Araneta, owner of Binibining Pilipinas Organization, wanted Bianca to have her skin tanned. Beauty experts don't agree with this since Bianca is better with her normal skin colour. I just hope Binibining Pilipinas will listen to the fans.

Here are the pictures courtesy of OPMB and Noli Berioso

More on Pamela Bianca Manalo's transformation - Fierce!

Miss Philippines Universe 2009 Pamela Bianca Manalo is the most bashed delegate in this year's Miss Universe pageant. But look at her determination to rock Bahamas on August 23rd. She's proving her detractors she really can make it. That means she didn't deserved all the nasty things thrown at her.

The Filipina beauty queen definitely made her homework. All fans who have been supporting this girl are so happy now with the transformation she had.  The changes were all seen from her new pictures that were  released by Binibining Pilipinas Organization - pictures that kept her basher so silent as of  now.

She is every inch stunning in her latest photos. I must say Bianca definitely won my heart. Now, I am predicting she'll gonna make the cut IF politics won't get in the way.

Third Miss Universe crown of the Philippines is highly possible this year.

Maybe the ambiance of 1969 will be relived in 2009. Years ending in 9 are lucky years for the Philippines. Have you observed this?

Philippines got their first Miss Universe crown in 1969 through Gloria Diaz. In 1979, the Philippines got their third Miss International crown (thought not at Miss Universe) through Mimilanie "Melanie"Marquez. Also in 1999, Miriam Quiambao almost ran away with their third Miss U crown when she settled for the First Runner-up.

But don't expect too much since there are tons of equally deserving candidates just like Bianca.

Time to post the pictures. Here they are.

Who has the Best Headshot Among the candidates of Miss Universe 2009?

 

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I've been talking about Miss Earth new website yesterday and surprisingly, Miss Universe also updated theirs by uploading the headshots of each candidates to the 2009 Miss Universe in Bahamas. So, who do you think has the Best Headshot?

But I noticed some honest mistakes which include:

1. Miss Singapore Rachel Kum has the picture of Miss Philippines Pamela Bianca Manalo.

2. Miss Philippines named has been mispelled. Instead of PAMELA Bianca Manalo, what was written is PANELA Bianca Manalo.

Most of the ladies are beautiful in pictures. Most of them are photogenic. The question is, will there be a Miss Photogenic award this year after it was skipped last year?

Miss Indonesia Zivanna Letisha Sirigar is stunning in her headshot. She's a revelation. And I also noticed her big facial similarity with Miss Philippines Pamela Bianca Manalo.

Miss Korea Na Ri is not really that bad. She looks so sensual and sophisticated in the picture.

Miss Netherlands Avalon Chanel Weyzig is like a goddess. I love her almond-like skin colour.

Miss Paraguay Mareike Baumgarten Oroa's headshot should be changed. She doesn't look good in her picture. While most of the candidates have photoshopped pictures, Mareike's picture was not.

Miss Egypt Elham Wagdi is absolutely stunning.

These are only few of my comments. I try to post more next time.

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Makeover of Miss Philippines Universe 2009 Pamela Bianca Manalo

Philippines is no doubt the most hated country in world pageantry. You'll gonna agree with me if you just take some time to browse pageant-related forums and read the messages from rabid fans. Constant name callings are directed to Philippine representatives every year. These so-called "bashers" claim the reason why they love to attack Philippine representatives is because of some Filipino fans who love to hype their candidates. What I observed, they hate others hyping a candidate but they do hype their own representatives and get angry when they're accused of doing so.

Pamela Bianca Manalo, Miss Philippines Universe 2009, is no exemption. The moment she got the crown in March, she already started getting flak from disappointed fans.

At first, I didn't like Bianca also because I believe there were more deserving candidates for the crown. But with the new glamour shots and some fresh videos of her spreading on the net lately, I started to rethink to put her in my list of my own Top 15.

Why not? Of all those confirmed beauty queens to the Miss Universe 2009 in Bahamas, I can say that Bianca is the girl who improved the most. She may not be the best girl in this batch so far but her make-over was tremendous. It can't be denied.

Take a look at these photos and tell me if you agree or not.