BEAUTY IN PAGEANTS

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

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:37:00 +0000

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.

Coming in second place (1st runner-up) was Gabriela Concepcion of Venezuela. Muriel Susana Viera of the USA was 2nd runner-up while Xenia Lamber of Ukraine was 3rd runner-up. Fourth runner-up was Daniela Arkenberg of Germany.

We haven't received words yet who among the delegates made to the Top 10 but we will update this entry soon if we will get the information.

Among the candidates who may be familiar to us are Miss Czech Republic Eliska Buckova who competed in Miss universe 2008 in Vietnam. She was a semi-finalist in that pageant. Melat Yante of Ethiopia was also a Miss Universe delegate last year (2009) in the Bahamas where she was unplaced.

Mr. World Philippines 2010 is Alvin de joya

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:08:00 +0000

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.

It was an interesting victory for Alvin especially that he joined Mister International Philippines 2009 last October but only took home the People's Choice Award.

Second runner-up was candidate no. 3 Jason Villegas while 1st runner-up was candidate no. 2 Jericho Intacto.

The special awardees are Jason Acero (Best in Talent and Mr. Friendship), Mark Christian Daniel (Best in Formal Wear), Jason Villegas (Mr. Photogenic) and Robert John Porter who tied with Acero in Mr. Friendship award.

Mark Christian Daniel and Leonard Cosme were the other two in the Top 5.

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

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:01:00 +0000

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.

Raj and Kleiner, along with Gwendoline Ruais (Candidate No. 13), are the most popular of all the 24 official contestants. Most pageant fans are expecting the three ladies to take the 3 titles at stake - the Binibining Pilipinas - International 2010, Binibining Pilipinas - World 2010 and Binibining Pilipinas - Universe 2010.

The three said contenders are the most prepared girls in this batch. If we have to believe comments from fans, they have the best catwalk skills and most toned bodies. Surprisingly, all three are mixed. Raj is Filipino-Indian. Kleiner is Filipino-American while Ruais is Filipino-French.

According to a friend who watched the taping of the preliminary competition, Rose Ann Aguilar (Candidate 17), who is a cousin of Carlene Aguilar, Miss Philippines-World 2005, Miss World 2005 semi-finalist and Miss Earth 2001 semi-finalist, was the total surprise of the night. She gave a good fight and very beautiful in person.

We'll watch out for that.

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

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:01:00 +0000

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.

The Japanese people called the costume a disrespectful of the Japanese culture. Subsequently, the pressure forced the people behind the dress to alter it.

After almost a year, the controversial Japanese beauty queen is now again in the spotlight. She posed half-naked for a Japanese magazine showing some skin. In the photos, her breasts are slightly visible. View the said photos below.

Videos of Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Fashion Show

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:35:00 +0000

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.

The girls paraded first in their casual wear and after that was the long gown segment. Of course, the dresses were provided by Cumbia Botique which is owned by the pageant owner, Stella Marquez Araneta.

At the said pre-pageant event, one of the contestants was absent for unknown reason. Candidate No. 2 Rachel Bustamante was not seen during the fashion show.

Fashion Show - Cocktail Dress

Fashion Show - Long Gown

Here is a video from OPMB Worldwide

1952 - 1963 Miss Universe Official Program

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:41:00 +0000

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

1953 Miss Universe

1954 Miss Universe

1955 Miss Universe

1956 Miss Universe

1957 Miss Universe

1958 Miss Universe

1959 Miss Universe

1960 Miss Universe

1961 Miss Universe

1962 Miss Universe

1963 Miss Universe

Latest updates on Miss Poland 2009 Maria Nowakowska

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:26:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:51:00 +0000

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?

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:12:00 +0000

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?

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:15:00 +0000

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?

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:47:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:09:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:51:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:20:00 +0000

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.

Winner of Miss Germany 2010, Anne Julia Hagen, is going to Miss Earth and not Misses World nor Universe

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:21:00 +0000

Miss Berlin Anne Julia Hagen was crowned Miss Germany 2010 last Saturday, February 13th at Europapark Rust. And she is going to Miss Earth 2010 and not Miss World as it used to be nor Miss Universe.

Miss Germany is the most prestigious national pageant in Germany. This year's edition, the pageant attracted many beautiful and stunning girls. I hope I can collect all the contestants' pictures so that you can verify my claim. I will try to do that.

Before, the winner of this pageant was usually sent to Miss World until it stopped few years back. Luckily, the organizer was able to get the franchise of Miss Earth so the winner is going to Vietnam later this year to compete for the 10th edition of the eco-themed international grandslam pageant.

Anne Julia is a strong favorite for Miss Earth as early as now. Pageant fans are echoing Germany is already assured of a semi-final slot. This is a good indication and if this will happen, this will be Germany's first in this pageant.

But Anne Julia should not relax with this compliments. She should tone down her body since she has the tendency to look heavy or fat in some pictures. But her face is definitely beautiful.

22 girls competed at the pageant and 1st runner-up was given to 20-year old Albana Nocaj, Miss Baden-Württemberg. 2nd runner-up was 24-year old Reingard Hagemann, Miss Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Jose Manuel Flores Sanchez is Mister World Venezuela 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:08:00 +0000

I know this is an old news but I want this hunk to be featured in my blog. Venezuela is known for its beautiful women so I guess it is just right to give their male counterparts an attention.

This coming Mister World 2010 in Incheon, Korea on March 27, among the 80 expected gorgeous men to compete from all over the world is a 22-year old charming hunk from Venezuela. His name is Jose Manuel Flores Sanchez - a rugby player who stands 1.95 meters and a student of Business Administration.

Osmel Souza, the famous beauty maker, elected Sanchez to be Venezuela's representative to the said male pageant.

Sanchez will try to duplicate the feat of his countryman Sandro Finoglio Speranza who won the same title in 1998.

The current winner is Juan Garcia Postigo of Spain who won in 2007.

Is Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavskaya overhyped?

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:02:00 +0000

Anna Poslavskaya is the winner of Miss Ukraine 2009. She is representing her country in Miss Universe 2010. If things will work out between the Ukrainian government and the Miss Universe Organization, she will become the host candidate.

When Anna won her national pageant, most pageant fans labeled her as a goddess of beauty. I admit I was mesmerized with her goddess-like beauty the first time I saw her in this picture.

But after seeing her in these two recent photos of her, I came into conclusion that Anna is not really a Goddess of Beauty.

Is she overhyped? What do you think?

Anna is 22 years old and stands 5'11".

Charl Van Den Berg of South Africa wins Worldwide Mr. Gay 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:11:00 +0000

South Africa's 28-year old Charl Van Den Berg won the title of Worldwide Mr. Gay 2010 in Oslo, Norway. The pageant took place from February 10-14. Delegates from 32 countries competed for the title.

The winner who is managing a gay friendly restaurant in Sea Point Cape Town as his profession plans to finish his diploma in business management by this year. He wants to have his own business one day.

His dream date is Jonathan Rhys Meyer, an Irish actor and model.

Here are the official results of the pageant:

Worldwide Mr. Gay 2010: Charl Van Den Berg

First runner-up: Byron Adu of Australia

Second runner-up runner-up: Rick Dean Twombley of Hong Kong

Third runner-up: Xiadai Muyi of China

Fourth runner-up: Sergio Lara of Spain

The rest of the Top 10 include David Noel Bosley of the Philippines, Thiago Silvestrre of Brazil, Walter Heidkampf of Norway, Kamil Szmerdt of Poland and David Baramiya of Russia.

Walter of Norway is the oldest contestant at 50 while Tobias Dickenmann is the youngest at 20.

Mister World 2007 Juan Garcia Postigo and Lucas Gil - are they gays?

noreply@blogger.com (Kuh Chara) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:39:00 +0000

Are Mister World 2007 Juan Garcia Postigo and his runner-up Gil Lucas gays?

I don't know if you think so but that was the first question that was formulated in my mind when I saw this picture of them "kissing" each other - not just only in the cheek but a lips to lips.

Juan of Spain and Lucas of Brazil were the favorites to win during the Mister World 2007 that was held in Sanya, China. They were the last two standing but the Spanish stud came out stronger with his charisma to edge out the Brazilian hunk.

Going back to the picture, in fairness to them, they were just like having some fun in the company with some friends - nothing serious. But as male pageant winners, they have the hunky or straight image especially for the women and gays who see them as sex icons and seeing them in such a racy picture is a big turn off. Being public models, they should be more careful sometimes with their pranks or antics.

Rogelia Cruz Martinez, a Miss Guatemala who was brutally murdered and raped by the government

noreply@blogger.com (Kuh Chara) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:12:00 +0000

Rogelia Cruz Martinez, Miss Guatemala 1958 who competed in Miss Universe 1959, was believed to have been murdered by the Guatemalan government, by a paramilitary death squad, when she was 27. She was a left-wing activist for Juventud Patriotica del Trabajo (JPT) party. The death was 8 years after she competed in Miss Universe.

Her naked body was found under a bridge in Central Guatemala. She was believed to have been brutally tortured and raped. Her death was caused by her association with her boyfriend, Leonardo Castillo Johnson, the commander of Guatemalan Labour Party.

She was originally arrested for a traffic violation, but was released due to threats made by the PGT and the Fuerzas Armadas Rebeldes (FAR) on the judge presiding over the case.

In December 1967, she was kidnapped and disappeared until her corpse was found January 11, 1968.

Her boyfriend Johnson retaliated by attacking a group of US military personnel, killing two and wounding a third. The Guatemalan military responded by assassinating Johnson.

The president at that time, Julio Cesar Montenegro, ordered an immediate investigation but until today, the case was never resolved.

You may rest in peace, Rogelia.

SOURCE: Wikipedia and Critical Beauty

Latest Picture of Minorka Mercado

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:23:00 +0000

Beauty in Pageants made a blog entry about Minorka Mercado, 1994 Miss Universe 2nd runner-up, when this blog was just two months old. Recent news about her is very scarce. But we are happy to find another picture of her. Here she is.

Do you see her resemblance to the current Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez who also from her country?

Here is Minorka during the 1994 Miss Universe in Manila.

Who killed Miss Russia and Miss Zambia?

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:24:00 +0000

Videos of the preliminary competitions of the evening gown and swimsuit of Miss Universe 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago became the hottest discussion in pageant forums last week. It took me a decade searching for the video because I wanted very badly to see the infamous fall onstage of Miss Philippines Miriam Quiambao during the long gown competition. Miriam was the 1st runner-up.

Beauty in Pageants would like to thank karangolos of Peru for uploading the said video on youtube.

But what really caught my attention was not the tripping onstage of Miriam (we all know she handled the fall gracefully) but the memories of Miss Russia Alexandra Petrova and Miss Zambia Esanju Kalopa. Both beauty queens are now deceased.

Alexandra Petrova was shot to death by an unidentified man in her apartment in Russia in 2000. Esanju Kalopa, on the other hand, died in a vehicular accident in 2005.

I can't just imagine that these beautiful ladies who captured our eyes died so young. What a tragic death.

Watch the video clip to see Miss Russia (3:090) and Miss Zambia (9:53)

How did the long gowns of Dayana Mendoza and Stefania Fernandez influence other countries like Wales and Poland?

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:35:00 +0000

I was inspired by the turn out of comments on this post I have written about the identical gowns of Miss Philippines and Miss Venezuela during the Miss Universe 2008 in Vietnam. The similarity is more on the cuts of the gowns.

Because of this post, I have realized how strong Venezuela is in influencing other countries when it comes to pageantry. The long gowns of Dayana Mendoza and Stefania Fernandez, the back-to-back Miss Universe winners from Venezuela for 2008 and 2009, have been the inspirations of other countries. Poland and Wales (United Kingdom) copied the designs of the gowns for their representatives to Miss World and Miss Earth respectively.

Although this act of copying designs is a fashion crime, I am more curious to know the feelings or reactions of the girls who were forced to wear these gowns. Did they wear it with pride and confidence? Did it affect their performances?

For comparison, the next two pictures are Dayana Mendoza (first) in her yellow gown and Stefania fernandez (second) in her red gown.

Now, here is Miss Wales Dominique Dryer during the preliminary evening gown competition of Miss Earth 2009 in Manila. The gown is exactly the same with Dayana's gown except that she changed the color to pink.

On the other hand, Miss Poland Anna Jamróz paraded in Miss World 2009 with a gown which was obviously a fusion of the gowns of Dayana and Stefania. The upper part of the gown is patterned from Dayana's while the lower part is copied from Stefania's.

Turkey, Egypt, Austria and Belgium Have Miss Universe winners

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:39:00 +0000

If we look into the list of Miss Universe title holders, we will never see a winner from countries like Austria, Belgium, Turkey and Egypt. But if we look deeper into the history of beauty pageants, these 4 countries I have mentioned have actually one winner each. It happened from the period of 1929 to 1935.

You might argue that Miss Universe pageant was held first in 1952 in Long Beach, California. You are right but this is the pageant we are accustomed to nowadays. This is the pageant which is currently under Donald Trump. But I am talking a different pageant that is now a history. There was once a beauty pageant called the International Pageant of Pulchritude where the winner was sashed or named Miss Universe. It started in 1926 in Galveston, Texas.

This pageant is also known as International Pageant Contest or Miss Universe Contest by its followers. It was held in the US until 1931. But when the US economy went to drain known as Great Depression, US decided to stop this.

Belgium came to rescue the pageant by bringing it to Brussels in 1932. In 1933 and 1934, the pageant was not held for an unknown reason but it came back once again in 1935 which marked its final staging. It was not held since then because of the World War II.

In 1952, a separate pageant was given birth by Catalina Swimsuit Company. It was named Miss Universe. This is the pageant we love to watch now but it has no connection with the old one.

The winners are:

1926 - USA - Catherine Moylan
1927 - USA - Dorothy Britton
1928 - USA - Ella Van Hueson
1929 - Austria - Lisl Goldarbeiter
1930 - USA - Dorothy Dell Goff
1930 - Brazil - Yolanda Pereira
1931 - Belgium - Netta Duchâteau
1932 - Turkey Keriman Halis
1935 - Egypt - Charlotte Wassef

You will observe that in 1930, there are two winners of the said contest. This is because there were two editions - the Brazil version and the US version.

In 1929, International Pageant of Pulchritude became so popular in Brazil. The Brazilians had high hopes their representative would win. But when their girl did not make it, the angry Brazilians created their own Miss Universe Contest the following year in 1930 where their girl won the title. The representative from the US was also excluded in the semi-finals. It is not clear if this was a vendetta by the Brazilian judges.

The winner shown in that picture posted above is Dorothy Dell Goff of the US in the 1930 US version of the pageant.

Watch this video also.

Miss Colombia Universe Natalia Navarro says NO to a nose job

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Zada) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:57:00 +0000

Miss Colombia Universe 2010 Natalia Navarro is being pressured by a controversial push by Colombian pageant fans to get a nose job. But the Barranquilla beauty queen doesn't like the proposal.

Reports reached us that more and more followers of the beauty pageant circuit in Colombia have joined to campaign for Navarro to go under the knife. These fans have called the 21-year old stunner's nose as "eagle beak".

Navarro has smartly declined. On the Colombian television show El Lavadero she said:

"Me han preguntado y entiendo que siempre puedo mejorar, pero a mí me gusta lo natural. Donde todas nos empecemos a operar vamos a quedar igualitas, con eso no estoy de acuerdo. Con esta nariz gané Señorita Colombia, así que seré capaz de cualquier cosa."

"They have asked me and I understand that I can always be better, but I prefer things that are natural. If we all start to get plastic surgery then we will all look the same and that I do have problems with. I won Miss Colombia with this nose and I am capable of doing anything just like this."

Wow, this is my first time to see a Latin beauty who declined to undergo a surgery just to enhance her chance in making the final cut of an international pageant. This is indeed shocking since Latin American countries have the reputation that any ladies who want to become beauty queens would be willingly undergo such operation at whatever cost just to fulfill their dreams of becoming a beauty title holders.

She is also being scrutinized by the public because of her constant use of colloquial "street" Spanish words.

Navarro will be competing in Miss Unvierse 2010. She is 22 years old and stands 5'10".