The problem on the thighs of Stefania Fernandez, Miss Universe 2009

The latest picture of Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela, together with Miss USA 2009 Kirsten Dalton and Miss Teen USA 2009 Stormi Henley, in her swimsuit is baffling some pageant fans.

These fans are referring to the thighs of Stefania which are showing serious discolorations. If you have seen these photos and tried comparing her legs with those of the two American beauties, Stefania's thighs have really a different tone or texture. Refer to the pictures and see it for yourselves.

One would think that if these photos are official pictures released by the Miss Universe Organization, they would have cleaned her legs with the aid of a photoshop. Or is there really something serious in Stefania's thighs that even the magic of photoshop can no longer do something?

Someone suggested that probably her skin texture is so fine and thin that we already see flesh. She's thin skinned and the veins are showing through.

Another fan added that probably the lighting in the photographs only made it worse. He claimed he had seen a picture of the 6th Miss Universe winner from Venezuela during the 2009 Miss Universe pageant in Bahamas with the same discolorations on her legs.

This will remain a mystery but one thing is for sure, the thighs of Miss Universe 2009 are weird.

Miss Universe 2010 contestants arrive in Venezuela

Miss Universe 2010 will come in your television either in May as it is done traditionally or in September if the rumor is true. But as early as now, 3 delegates who will be competing with each other from 3 Latin American countries have convened in one event in Venezuela. This gathering paved way a chance for the beauty pageant fans around the world to compare the delegates from Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Mexico.

Miss Universe 2009 1st runner-up, Ada Aimee de la Cruz, joined these 3 ladies.

Venezuela will be represented by Marelisa Gibson while Ximena Navarette and Mariana Vicente will be Mexico's and Puerto Rico's representatives respectively.

Now that these 3 ladies are standing side-by-side with each other, we are now opened for more points of comparison. Who do you think is the most beautiful of them all?

I pick Marelisa Gibson and Ximena Navarette of Venezuela and Mexico. I personally believe they are more queenly and poised in these pictures. Facially, these two ladies are also better than Miss Puerto Rico and even Ada of Dominican Republic.

Talking about Ada, why is she wearing her Miss Dominican Republic World crown when she is with Miss Universe contestants? I am referring at the first picture. Have you noticed that?

Would you choose Miss Earth over Miss World?

I am sure you would pick Miss World over Miss Earth if you are asked to choose between the two.

It won't surprise me. Afterall, Miss World is the oldest among all the 4 grandslam pageants while Miss Earth is only celebrating its 10th year anniversary. Julia Morley's pageant has been broadcasted in most parts of the world while Carousel's can only been seen in Philippine television.

Miss World attracts more participating countries every year of around 100 beauties but Miss Earth is catching up with 80 plus girls. Most beauty pageant fans believe Miss World has more beautiful participants than Miss Earth every year. But personally, I believe this is not true especially if we compare the ladies who competed last year in both pageants. Miss Earth had more quality contestants than Miss World. In fact, Miss Earth produced the most competitive and most stunning girls in the Top 5 of any international pageants last year.

If most of us will choose Miss World, Vietnam did the exact opposite over the question on which of the two pageants they will keep to host. The Province of Khan Khao dropped Miss World 2010 but they kept Miss Earth 2010.

This is definitely a blow on Julia's face but a sure victory for the lesser Miss Earth. I can't imagine what Julia might be thinking now but I am sure the Carousel staffs are grinning from ears to ears.

I can only think of one valid reason why Miss Earth was favored. Hosting this pageant is lot cheaper than the USD 10 million Vietnam will be needing to bring Miss World.

With this, I personally believe Khan Khoa just did the most practical thing to do. The Vietnamese government can still market their tourism with Miss Earth with a lesser budget than spend 10 million without a guarantee they can get this back.

So, kudos to Vietnam for the wise decision.

Miss World 2010 is going to Sanya, China AGAIN?

Miss World is not Miss World without controversies. Since time in memorial, this London-based pageant has been plagued by scandals. The 2010 edition is not an exception. The pageant has not even started yet but it is already drawing the attention of pageant fans worldwide.

Last week, it has been announced by Miss World Organization through its official website that the pageant will take place this year in Vietnam in November. Actually, the announcement did not come as a surprise because as everybody knows Julia Morley, the owner of the pageant and Ksenia Sukhinova, the then Miss World winner, were in Vietnam in 2008 to sign the contracts. The announcement was only a formality.

What excited the fans was the scenario that both Miss World and Miss Earth pageants will be taking place at the same country on the same month.

Read my post here about Miss Earth being hosted by Vietnam in November.

But news broke out that the main sponsor of Miss World backed out because of a dispute on the venue. Two provinces, Tien Giang and Khanh Hoa were caught in the middle of the dispute.

RAAS, a pharmaceutical company, is providing USD 10 million for the pageant and they wanted it to be held in the Province of Tien Giang. However, the government of Vietnam through its Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism approved the pageant to be held in the province of Khanh Hoa, in Nha Trang City.

Since this is the decision of the government, Mr. Hoang Kieu, the president of RAAS company can't do anything so he willingly gave up the right to organize the Miss World 2010 to Khanh Hoa Province.

The problem came when the Province of Khanh Hoa announced that it is not willing to spend USD 10 million just to sponsor the pageant. No one from Khanh Hoa can afford to shell out the amount needed to host Miss World 2010.

In another development, Hoang Kieu and the RAAS company will instead seek the permission of the Vietnamese government to host Miss World 2011 or 2012.

Now there is a rumor that if Miss World 2010 will not be held in Vietnam, it will be moved back to Sanya, China. Sanya hosted the pageant for 4 years - from 2003 to 2005 and in 2007.

Miss Earth might not be held in Vietnam as earlier reported

There is a good news for the followers of Miss Earth pageant. On it's 10th year anniversary celebration, Miss Earth Organization is stepping up by bringing the pageant outside the Philippines to Vietnam. Let us all celebrate.

Personally, I am happy with this development or this decision by Carousel Productions, the pageant organizer, because this means one thing - the pageant is soaring higher.

Miss Earth is the most bashed pageant because fans see the final production as amateurish and raw. Although, they rank the pageant second to Miss Universe in terms of excitement and promotional activities, the incapability of Miss Earth to broadcast its pageant internationally makes it not at par with the other grandslam pageants like Misses Universe and World.

Well, bringing the pageant to Vietnam this year is the first step for Carousel in marketing Miss Earth to the global audience. It surely creates interest among the Vietnamese. And next year, Vietnamese televisions will be bidding for the right to broadcast it again in their country. And if other countries show signs of interest in hosting the pageant, in a matter of another 10 years, at least, Miss Earth will definitely be giving Misses Universe and World a run of their money.

There are no official statements yet coming from Carousel and Vietnam about holding the pageant in the province of Nha Trang but this report was leaked to fans when a Vietnamese newspaper wrote a contract signing between Miss Earth officials and the sponsors took place in a ceremony in a hotel in Saigon.

But there are some fans who are still skeptical whether Miss Earth will be finally held outside the Philippines. Their fear comes from an incident in the past. In 2005, it was announced by the host that the 2006 edition was going to be held in Chile. But later that year, it was still in Manila.

So, let's wait more developments before we can finally say that Miss Earth is really going to Vietnam.

Andy Garcia wins Mister France 2010

The new Mister France 2010 is Anthony Garcia, Mister Cote d'Azure. He won the title in an exciting pageant held in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Garcia who is 23 years old is a student of business management.


Among the judges include ex-Miss Frances Elodie Gossuin and Cindy Fabre.

First runner-up was Mister Reunion Thomas Fontaine and second runner-up was Mister Limousin Kadima Dabo.

Twelve finalists were chosen in this year's competition, out of more than 4,000 applicants. Garcia, who wants to be an actor, hopes that his new title will open the doors of cinema for him.

Miss Rwanda 2010 Grace Bahati is stunning

Rwanda will become the newest player in international pageants when Grace Bahati, winner of Miss Rwanda 2010, will take the stage of Miss World this year in Vietnam.

I got a copy of the latest picture of Grace. I was mesmerized by her exotic beauty. Believe me Miss Rwanda 2010 literally took my breath away. She's stunning in this picture. I seldom appreciate black beauties but Grace is an exception.

What do you guys and gals think?

Sandra Inez Seifert is hot!

Miss Earth Philippines 2009 and also Miss Earth 2009 1st runner-up, Sandra Inez Seifert is looking gorgeous and hot. With this latest photo (above) of her, the Filipino-German beauty queen has just proven she deserves the Best in Swimsuit award she got at the Miss Earth 2009 preliminary.

She is screaming Miss Universe but sad to say she was rejected by Binibining Pilipinas (BPCI), the body responsible for selecting a Filipina delegate to the Donald Trump-owned Miss Universe pageant. She is a lost of BPCI - really for sure.

But look on the photo again. This time just focus your eyes on the horse. A naughty friend suggested that Sandra is no doubt looking so hot that even the horse got aroused. Hilarious!

SCANDAL???? Miss World 2009 Kaiane Aldorino Nude Photos?

Last Saturday, we witnessed the coronation of Kaiane Aldorino as the new winner of Miss World. The pageant was held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kaiana became the first woman from this British territory to win a grandslam pageant.

But I am not going to talk about the pageant in this post. I gonna show you some alleged nude pictures of Kaiana. The girl looks like Kaiana but it's up to you to judge. Here are the pictures. I write more about this later so come back and check.

Miss India Pooja Chopra might withdraw from Miss World 2009

I've got a report about some fans who are worried that Miss India Pooja Chopra might withdraw from the Miss World 2009 pageant. The competition is taking place in South Africa and in 3 days, the winner will be crowned by the reigning Miss World Ksenia Sukhinova of Russia.

I was informed that Pooja sprained her ankle very badly two days ago. She was sent to the hospital for x-ray. Medical reports say she was not fractured but a cast was put on her leg.

So, does this mean Miss India will walk with the cast on the finals if she is not withdrawing? Sources who are closed to the beauty queen confirmed that the Indian beauty is not withdrawing.

Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar Brings Miss Universe to Miss World

Everybody, let's take a look back at the last Miss Universe pageant that was held in the Bahamas. Let me refresh your memory about the dress for the opening number. But focus your attention on Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar. Notice that graceful catwalk with the floral white dress? You only see that on Miss Universe 2009.

After failing to get a title at Miss U, Tatum decided to try her luck at Miss World 2009 which is currently taking place in her home country. She is definitely hoping of getting the title this time around - on her second try. Let's check on how she is doing right now.

Oh, nooo! Have you noticed that? Look at that floral white dress. Was that the one she wore at Miss Universe? I guess so!  Then I was wrong that the dress is exclusive only for Miss Universe.

Does Tatum think she's still competing at Miss Universe and not on Miss World? Or does she run out of dresses? She did not only bring herself from Miss U to Miss World but also the dress she wore from the previous pageant.

Donald Trump and Julia Morley, what do you wanna say about this?

Mrs Lithuania Vaida Ragenaite Wins Mrs Universe 2009

Mrs Lithuania Vaida Ragenaite is the winner of Mrs Universe 2009 in a pageant that was held in Riga, the capital of Latvia - the home of the outgoing Mrs Universe 2008 Marika Gaderte - last night, August 9.

Joyce Ann Burton of Advetureofabeautyqueen.wordpress.com reported that the news was fed to her by the husband of Mrs Philippines Camilla Kim Galvez who won second runner-up.

First runner-up is Krista Hoeijmans of Belgium. Completing the Top 5 are Mrs Jennifer Cirone of the USA and Heidi Polkki of Finland who were proclaimed 3rd and 4th runners-up respectively.

According to the former Miss Philippines for Miss Universe 1985, Camilla also received two special awards - the Best in Long Gown and Darling of the Press.

Camilla was invited to sing a Latvian song and one Filipino song, 'Sana'y Wala ng Wakas', at the Riga International Music Festival. Her performances wowed the Latvians and she became a instant favourite. This event might helped Camilla get the Darling of the Press award.

18 candidates competed in the pageant according to mrsuniverse2009.lv, the official site.

The other special awards are as follow:

Mrs. European Union – Ana Ivanova of Bulgaria
Mrs. Mother of the Universe – Jayne Taylor of England
Mrs. Photogenic – Evija Indriksone-Nikonorova
Mrs. Famous – Evija Indriksone-Nikonorova
Mrs. Elegance – Elena Sandeva of Macedonia

Mrs Universe 2009 Crowning Tonight

If MISS Universe 2009 is taking place in Bahamas, the MRS Universe 2009 is also ongoing on the other side of the world - in Riga, Latvia. Both pageants commenced in August 1st but Mrs Universe will now be crowning its winner tonight - August 9.

18 candidates from North and South America, Asia and Europe are vying for the title from outgoing Mrs Universe 2008 Marika Gederte of the host country who won her title in Bulgaria last year.

Among the 18 candidates, one came from South America, one from North America, two from Asia, two islands from Mediterranean and the rest are from Europe.

According to Miss Philippines Universe 1985 Joyce Ann Burton who is a good friend of the Philippine representative, Camilla Galvez, Mrs Philippines is making a splash in the pageant.

Camilla's popularity rose high when she was "invited to sing a Latvian song and the Filipino song 'Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas' at the Riga International Music Festival. As a result, photographers and reporters are chasing her and she’s all over the media."

Watch Joyce's interview with Camilla by visiting this site.

Mrs Philippines Universe 2009 Camilla Galvez singing a Latvian song. Picture is taken from www.adventuresofabeautyqueen.wordpress.com

Here is a list of the names of the 18 candidates in alphabetical order:

1. Belgium - Krista Hoeijmans
2. Brasil - Adriana Jackson
3. Bulgaria - Ana Ivanova
4. England - Jayne Taylor
5. Finland - Heidi Pölkki
6. France - Rejane KLEIN MAURER
7. Germany - Erika Krieger
8. Italy - Roberta Minischetti
9. Latvia - Evija Indriksone - Nikonorova
10. Lithuania - Vaida Ragenaite
11. Macedonia - Elena Sandeva
12. Malta - Claudianne Mifsud
13. Maltese Islands - Sally Bell
14. Philippines - Camilla Galvez
15. Russia - Iryna Zagoryiko
16. Singapore - Shalina Bte Mohamad Ismail
17. Ukraine - Diana Starkova
18. United States of America - Jennifer Cirone

Miss Japan Emiri Miyasaka is losing her ground

Miss Japan Emiri Miyasaka is losing her ground at the ongoing Miss Universe pageant in Bahamas.

I don't know if you gonna agree with my statement but I based this opinion from weekly predictions of different websites which are ranking the girls who they think will make the Top 15.

Emiri is slowly sliding down from the rankings of these so-called pageant experts. Before the arrival of the delegates in Bahamas, the Japanese beauty queen was touted to be the girl to beat but now, I am hearing a different tune. Although, Emiri is still predicted to be one of the semi-finalists, she regularly stays in the bottom of so many lists.

It started when Emiri stepped down in Bahamas with her tan she acquired in Miami. Fans were disappointed to see her glowing skin that was made so dark. Her interview that was posted in her page at the Miss Universe official site is not also impressive.

But the fight is not yet over, I am still hoping Emiri will not break the winning streak of Japan at the Miss Universe that was started by Kurara Chibana in 2006.

Miss Jamaica Caroline Yapp, a BITCH?

Is Miss Jamaica Caroline Yapp the BITCH in this year's Miss Universe?

Every year in Miss Universe, there is always a news of candidates who are bitching with other delegates. Last year, one of them was Miss Colombia Taliana Vargas who went on to become First Runner-up.

From Michele Malcolm's updates of the pageant at Critical Beauty, she reported that she witnessed Caroline telling the other contestants with this line, "I am from Jamaica you know!"

Miss Jamaica was probably insinuating that her country is a diva in Miss Universe. We have to remember that Jamaica almost didn't send a delegate this year because of lack of sponsorships but Donald Trump, the owner of the pageant, asked the franchise holder to send a delegate because she wanted a Miss Jamaica this year.

It could be that her mentors shoved to her that she's important in this pageant since it was Donald who requested them to send a Miss Jamaica.

Why did Caroline mentioned that infamous line? From the report of Michelle, it looks like that the candidates were in Arawak Cay in Bahamas for a tour. Some of the girls who are more aggressive were trying to push some of the ladies in order to get a better view for the photographers probably. Caroline was one of the latter.

"Miss Jamaica is a confident beauty who won’t tolerate being pushed around by aggressive delegates."

Caroline is one of the contestants who I think have the prettiest faces in the competition.

Rachel Kum and the other Miss Universe girls in their swimsuits

It looks like Miss Singapore Rachel Kum is making waves in Bahamas. She seems to be the favourite of the photographers who are covering the Miss Universe 2009. One thing I would like to say, Rachel is in great form and she's giving the other girls a run of their money. She looks beautiful and fresh. I just don't know if you agree with me.

Just a little trivia, before Rachel flew to Bahamas, she spent some days in Maldives to get a little tan. She blogged this journey in her official site.

 

 

Aside from the pictures of the girls in their swimsuits, here are some pictures of them in their long gowns and casual wears.

 

 

Ris Low wins Miss Singapore World 2009

Nineteen-year-old Ris Low was crowned Miss Singapore World 2009 last July 31st. She will be competing at the 2009 Miss World pageant to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa in December 12 later this year.

"I am excited because I’ve never been to any of these countries and I’ll get to meet other contestants too," says Low.

 

 

Misses Albania and Kosovo - Photoshopped Queens?

Fadil Berisha's - official photographer of Miss Universe 2009 pageant - girls, Misses Albania Hasna Xhukiçi and Kosovo Marigona Dragusha, were the second earliest to arrive in Bahamas after Miss France Chloe Mortaud for the Miss Universe 2009 pageant.

The three beauty queens got together immediately and with the latest pictures of them on their arrival, fans started to whine again about the beauty queens' real looks.

Prior to their arrival, beauty pageant lovers were pampered with stunning pictures of Hasna and Marigona all over the internet. Those pictures were highly doctored or "photoshopped" which set the expectations too high for both the ladies.

This is the reason why disappointed fans are more and more becoming vocal with their criticisms to the two of the most-hyped European delegates to the the Miss U pageant. Some fans are labeling them the Photoshopped Queens.

We hope to see the transformations of Hasna and Marigona in the following days. Hopefully, they can regained the admiration of those disappointed fans.

In that picture which is shown above, Chloe seems prepared for the pageant. She looks stunning.

Below is the photoshopped picture of Misses Albania and Kosovo.

Chloe Mortaud Leaves France for the Miss U pageant

Miss France Universe 2009 Chloe Mortaud has been spotted in a French airport on her way to the islands of Bahamas for the 58th edition of the Miss Universe pageant.

From this site, Chloe is sporting a green dress with her sash. She is with her mother and Sylvie Tellier, Miss France 2002 and now the president of Miss France Society.

From her look on the pictures, Chloe seems like she's not excited but she is probably just tired.

Chloe is one of the contestants who we think can make a place at the Top 15.

 

  

  

  

  

 

Sophie Lavers Wins Miss Australia World 2009

A Canberra-based twenty-four-year-old is the winner of Miss Australia World 2009. Sophie Lavers beat 19 other hopefuls to win the crown last Wednesday night, July 22nd, at the Star City Casino in Sydney.

Sophie will go on to represent Australia at the 2009 Miss World in Johannesburg, South Africa and London on December 12.

At the national pageant, the beauties were judged in categories including best talent, healthy body image and sports and fitness.

When the tiara was a little too big for her head, she mouthed to the crowd: "My crown doesn't fit".

Miss Australia World 2008 Katie Richardson crowned Sophie.