Miss World Philippines 2013 attracted only 31 applicants

Twenty-six candidates vying for the Miss World Philippines 2013 crown are presented to the media at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay City on Wednesday, July 31. The winner will join 119 candidates from other countries at the coronation night in Indonesia in August for the Miss World 2013 pageant.

Super Sireyna 2013 Francine Garcia is NOT dethroned! Is she a prostitute?

In this post - SCANDAL: Francine Garcia's (Super Sireyna 2013) Philippine representative to Miss International Queen 2013, nude photos - I mentioned that there were no words yet from the organizer or the noontime show behind the Super Sireyna 2013 pageant whether the contest winner, Francine Garcia, will be dethroned or not for having nude photo scandal that  is circulating the net. Today, we got words from them and they said that they are not keen on dethroning Francine Garcia. She will remain the winner and Philippines representative to Miss International Queen to be held in Thailand.

Koreen Medina wins Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013

For newly crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas-Asia Pacific International Koreen Medina, the recent passing of her great grandmother served as inspiration for her to push harder and make her family proud in her quest for a national beauty title.

SCANDAL: Francine Garcia's (Super Sireyna 2013), Philippine representative to Miss International Queen 2013, nude photos

The representative of the Philippines to the Miss International Queen 2013, an international pageant for transgender that is based in Thailand, has nude photos circulating the net hours after she was crowned in a popular noontime show by the number 1 television station in the country.

Megan Lynne Young - Is she the next Miss World Philippines 2013?

Miss World Philippines 2013 has started screening applicants who will form the final line up and the girl who is getting a lot of buzz and thumbs up from Filipino pageant fans is Megan Lynne Young.

Miss World Malaysia organizer regrets ban on Muslim girls to join pageant in Malaysia

Miss Malaysia World official pageant organiser Datuk Anna Lim and the disqualified finalists are surprised and sad over the banning of Muslim girls participating in the 2013 beauty contest.

China's two Miss World crowns were bought, Miss World is the most corrupt pageant

(Miss World 2012, Wen Xia Yu)

I am now convinced, without a doubt, that the two crowns won by China at Miss World pageant have been bought by the Chinese government or the Chinese people from Julia Morley, the owner of the pageant. I said this because of what I have read from an article published at Globaltimes.cn.

With this being said, my previous notion that Miss World is the most corrupt pageant on earth was just vindicated.

Trivia on Philippines' Margarita "Margie" Moran

Did you know that at this date, exactly 40 years ago, Margarita “Margie” Moran won the Philippines its second Miss Universe crown? The pageant was held in Athens, Greece. She also won that edition’s Miss Photogenic.

The smartest Miss Universe contestant

Do you know who is the smartest contestant ever produced by Miss Universe?

Miss World Australia 2013 is Erin Holland

The new Miss World Australia 2013 is Erin Holland, 24, who was crowned July 19 at Werribee Mansion in Werribee, Victoria. She beat 31 young women who competed in the pageant. She will now represent Australia in Miss World 2013 pageant to be held in Indonesia on November 18th. The first runner-up is Natalie Kalinowski and the second runner-up was Yasmin Kasim.

4 Muslims are forced to withdraw Miss World Malaysia 2013

Anna Lim, national director of Malaysia for Miss World, declared on the official facebook page of Miss Malaysia World today that 4 girls of Malay origin have been disqualified from the contest because of a request made by a Malaysian Islamic cleric.

SCANDAL: The other contestants of Miss Minsk 2013 who have racy pictures

This is a follow-up write-up on our blog entries SCANDAL: Miss Minsk 2013, Yana Kontsevenko, Nude Photos and SCANDAL: Miss Minsk (Belarus) winners have nude photo scandals. (Just click on the links - in blue - to read the details.)

Natalia Guimaraes, Miss Universe 2007 1st runner-up, is pregnant

During the Miss Universe 2007 that was held in Mexico, Brazil’s Natalia Guimaraes sashayed on stage with poise and confidence. Aside from Japan’s Riyo Mori, she was one of the semi-finalists who I thought who could win the crown because I just fell in love how she projected on stage and on camera. That is why I was so happy when the candidates were narrowed down to two. Natalia and Riyo were holding each other’s hand to the delight of the crowd.

Miss World Philippines 2013 takes place on August 18th

The Filipino pageant fans were very much worried earlier this month about their representative to the Miss World 2013 pageant which is taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 28th because they were clueless on what is happening to Miss World Philippines headed by Cory Quirino. There were totally no updates when is the national pageant.

SCANDAL??? Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori's semi-nude pictures

Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori of Japan is once again the talk of the town after "provocative" pictures of her surfaced on the net. These pictures are taken during a photoshoot for the 100th year celebration of the famous Hello Kitty brand. I guess the concept is to get 100 known people who pose semi-nude or with the Hello Kitty badges covering only those parts of the body which need to be covered - you know what I mean. LOL.

Jamaica skips Miss Universe 2013

I've learned just now that there will be no representative from Jamaica to the Miss Universe pageant after the local franchise holder since 2011, Dimitris Kosvogiannis, resigned.

This is not a good news for us - fans of Miss Universe - since Jamaica has been one of the few countries we always expect to send interesting girls in the pageant just like Yendi Phillips who finished first runner-up in 2010 and Christine Straw who made the Top 10 in 2004.

News Blackout for Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ariella “Ara” Arida

Recently, I have featured in my blog (READ HERE: Miss Philippines Universe 2013, Ara Arida, Hits the Gym) about Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ariella “Ara” Arida’s gym workouts as she prepares to conquer the Miss Universe crown last won by a Filipina 39 years ago in the person of Margarita “Margie” Moran in 1973 in Athens, Greece. I have a strong belief that Ara Arida is having an intensive training since the crown is long overdue for a nation which has the best and most loyal fans and supporters of this pageant.

Wei Wei Yu is Miss World China 2013

Wei Wei Yu will be representing China PR at Miss World 2013 after victory at the China National Competition, receiving her crown from reigning Miss World Wenxia Yu.

Antigona Sejdiu becomes the first Kosovar to compete at Miss World pageant

21-year old Antigona Sejdiu was proclaimed the winner of the inaugural pageant of Miss World Kosovo that took place at the Square 21 in Pristina last July 12th. For winning the Miss World Kosovo 2013 crown, she became the very first representative of her country to Miss World pageant. She will compete in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 28th.

Amabel Esinam Klutse wins Miss Earth Ghana 2013

Amabel Esinam Klutse was crowned Miss Earth Ghana 2013 at the conclusion of the pageant held at the National Theatre in Accra on Saturday night of July 13th. The 20 year-old beauty will represent Ghana at the upcoming Miss Earth 2013 pageant.

Miss Earth Singapore 2013 is Vanessa Hee

A 25-year old cabin crew, Vanessa Hee, was crowned Miss Earth Singapore 2013 at the TAB Entertainment Center of Orchard Hotel in Singapore. She stands 1.66 meters and she will represent her country to the Miss Earth 2013.

Fabianna Granados wins Miss Universe Costa Rica 2013

23-year old Fabianna Granados of Guanacaste beat 9 other ladies to be proclaimed Miss Costa Rica 2013 in a glittering finals held in Marco Picado auditorium in San Jose last July 12th. She bagged the right to represent her country to the Miss Universe 2013 pageant in Moscow, Russia on November 9th. Her runners-up are Meribeth Duran (1st) and Alba Zuniga (2nd).

Boycott the Miss Universe 2013 pageant in Russia

Staging the Miss Universe 2013 pageant in Moscow, Russia on November 9th deems inappropriate by the gay community which I believe comprises the biggest chunk of the totality of all the followers and supporters of this most grandiose international beauty pageant. This comes after a bill seeking to discriminate gays in Russia finally became a law after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed it.

Olivia Wells wins Miss Universe Australia 2013

19-year old Olivia Wells of Black Rock is the newly crowned winner of Miss Universe Australia 2013 and she will be representing the Land Down under at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant in Moscow, Russia on November 9th later this year. She was crowned by the outgoing Miss Universe 2012 3rd runner up, Reynae Ayris, at the Sofitel Hotel in Melbourne last night, July 12th.

Controversy surrounds Miss Universe Singapore 2013 Shi Lim

Miss Universe Singapore 2013 Shi Lim is gaining flak from her countrymen days after she was chosen to represent her country to the Miss Universe 2013 pageant in Russia in November. Do you have any idea what could have been the reason why she is becoming unpopular? It is the way she speaks!!!!

Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo almost died in Ecuador

Oh, no!!! Miss Universe 2013 Olivia Culpo of USA almost died in Ecuador when she visited this South American country. In her own words, she said that she "faced a shocking near-death experience".

Miss Universe Guatemala 2013 is in danger!

(The candidates of Miss Guatemala 2013 in their evening gowns during the preliminary in July 3rd. The winner goes to Miss Universe pageant.)

The participation of Guatemala to Miss Universe 2013 pageant in Moscow, Russia is in danger! Yes, you've read it right.

The scheduled final of Miss Universe Guatemala 2013 on July 6th was cancelled without prior notice which shocked the supporters and fans of this pageant. According to the organizers, because of logistical issues and lack of support from sponsors, the pageant has to be postponed indefinitely. But the organizers promised that they will do everything to hold the pageant this year though they can't give an exact date when it is going to happen.

Miss Earth Dominican Republic 2013 is Maria Eugenia Vargas

At the conclusion of Miss Earth Dominican Republic 2013 that was held at the Hotel Barcelo in Santo Domingo last Sunday night, Maria Eugenia Vargas was crowned the winner. She will represent Dominican Republic at Miss Earth 2013 pageant.

Iresha Asanki de Silva wins Siyatha Lux Miss World Sri Lanka 2013

Iresha Asanki de Silva from Ratmalana is the winner of Siyatha Lux Miss Sri Lanka and she will be representing her country to the Miss World 2013 to be held in Indonesia this coming September.

Proclaimed as first runner-up is Chulakshi Ranathunga and second runner-up is Sharon Huyghebaert.

Miss Universe Ecuador 2013 Constanza Baez's transformation

First, Philippines sent their representative to Miss Universe in the person of Miriam Quiambao to Venezuela in 1999 to have her be trained by the famous Osmel Souza who have earned the reputation for having a Midas hand by turning ordinary Venezuelan ladies into doll-like uber gorgeous candidates; and, she ended 1^st runner up.

Second, Dominican Republic, in 2003, sent Amelia Vega for training also in Venezuela and she ended up winning as Miss Universe 2003.

Miss Earth Tereza Fajksova is the busiest winner of the Big 4 for 2012

It is now official. Miss Earth 2012 Tereza Fajksova of Czech Republic is the busiest among all winners of the 4 most important and biggest international pageants - Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Earth and Miss International. She has been flying from one country to another, giving inspirational talks, attending conferences, crowning winners of different Miss Earth franchises, meeting with presidents of some countries, attending photoshoots, giving interviews to foreign media, etc. Name it and you'll have it. That is how busy our earth warrior.

Most popular answers of Miss Universe winners

It is quite a nerve-wracking experience for beauty queens from across the globe once they qualify to the question and answer round at world pageants. The flair and confidence with which a contestant answers a question determine how worthy she is of living upto the reputation of the title. While there are some who face the challenge like a smooth ride, there are others who stumble a little at first but take it in their stride later.

We share some of the most popular answers given by beauty queens at world pageants over the years:

Shi Lim wins Miss Universe Singapore 2013

16 Singaporean ladies competed for one crown and one goal - the Miss Universe Singapore 2013 and the right to carry the flag of this tiny but mighty country at Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia - and the victorious is the tallest of them all.

I mean that literally!! LOL! 

Will Maria Gabriela Isler claps at Miss Universe 2013 now that Venezuela granted asylum to Snowden?

Now that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro offered asylum to former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden in defiance of Washington, which is demanding his arrest for divulging details of secret U.S. spy programs, do we expect to see Miss Universe Venezuela 2012 Maria Gabriela Isler making the cut at Miss Universe 2013? Does this issue would have to do with the placement of this South American country comes November?

Is Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Maria Venus Raj pregnant?

There were rumors  among Filipino pageant fans that Miss Universe 2010 4th runner up Maria Venus Raj is pregnant. It started when photos of her together with other Filipina beauty queens surfaced on the net and some netizen took noticed of her seemingly bloated tummy. Looking at the pictures, I was almost convinced that the rumor might be true but I immediately thought that it can also be just a bad angle. I have noticed as well that the prints on her dress might do something to create the illusion that she is pregnant.

Moscow reports Miss Philippines 2013 Ariella Arida as the reigning Miss Universe winner

I can't help myself but to blog this article which appears in a Russian online independent newspaper. The Moscow News obviously committed error by labeling Ariela Arida, Philippines representative to the Miss Universe 2013 pageant to be held in Moscow, Russia, as the reigning winner or the Miss Universe 2012 titleholder instead of USA's Olivia Culpo. I know this isn't a big deal as this is only a typographical error but pageant pundits are taking this seriously.

A Tribute to deceased Miss Universe contestants

“It is a curious thing, the death of a loved one. We all know that our time in this world is limited, and that eventually all of us will end up underneath some sheet, never to wake up. And yet it is always a surprise when it happens to someone we know. It is like walking up the stairs to your bedroom in the dark, and thinking there is one more stair than there is. Your foot falls down, through the air, and there is a sickly moment of dark surprise as you try and readjust the way you thought of things.” - Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid.

SCANDAL: Miss World Ecuador 2013 is fixed? Laritza Parraga wins

When Miss Ecuador Organization lost the right to choose the representative of Ecuador to the Miss World pageant, Miss World Ecuador was immediately put up to select this country's representative to the said pageant. And tonight, the inaugural pageant has just wrapped up and the first winner was crowned. But wait, controversy is brewing up involving the process of how the winner was selected.

Donald Trump wins $5 million lawsuit against a former Miss Pennsylvania

The owner of the Miss Universe Organization, Donald Trump, is now $5 million richer after a former beauty queen was compelled to pay him and the Miss USA pageant the said amount.

That was the decision of a federal judge although she even thought that the large award will devastate the former beauty queen financially.

Maja Cotič is Miss Slovenia World 2013

Now that a new winner was proclaimed to represent Slovenia at Miss World 2013 pageant in Indonesia on 28 September 2013, the number of confirmed delegates to this pageant owned by Julia Morley is now 86.

Nude photo scandals of Russian beauty queens

When a I made a blog entry about the latest nude photo scandal in pageantry involving winners and other contestants of Miss Minsk 2013, I have mentioned about what I have observed. In my write-up, SCANDAL: Miss Minsk 2013, Yana Kontsevenko, Nude Photos, I wrote that most of the nude photo scandals involving beauty pageant winners or contestants are from Russia or the countries which used to be part of Russia. 

SCANDAL: Miss Minsk 2013, Yana Kontsevenko, Nude Photos

This is an update on Yana Kontsevenko, the winner of Miss Minsk (Belarus) 2013 who hours after her coronation, provocative photos of her started circulating in the net.

Have you observed what I have observed for the last few years of following beauty pageants. Most of the nude photo scandals involving beauty pageant winners or contestants are from Russia or the countries which used to be part of Russia. Why? I am just wondering.

SCANDAL: Miss Minsk (Belarus) winners have nude photo scandals

State-run media and bloggers in authoritarian Belarus want several winners of a recent beauty pageant stripped of their titles for stripping and posing topless.

Like almost any public event, beauty pageants in the ex-Soviet nation’s capital are government-sponsored and strictly monitored.

Beauty Pageants In Nigeria: After The Glitz And Glamour

When beauty pageant began in Nigeria, many people viewed it as a trivial event which focused mainly on the physical attributes of the contestants and talent. But today, it has become lucrative and also serves as an avenue for employment to the youths.

The first beauty pageant show was showcased in 1958 in Nigeria with the popular Miss Nigeria premiered by the Daily Times Newspapers. But today, the event has turned out to be one of the most popular and celebrated events in the country.