#FashionFridays: Rhett Eala’s Manila Fashion Festival Show

At the 4th night of the Manila Fashion Festival, designers Vic Barba, Randy Ortiz and Rhett Eala showcased their latest collections to the viewing public. What has gotten everyone mesmerized though are the parade of beauty queens and Filipina Supermodels that paraded on the ramp. Joan Bitagcol, Jodilly Pendre, Marie Ann Umali, Alaiza Malinao, Nicole Cordoves …

#FirstLook!!! Bb Pilipinas 2017 National Costume Set!

I have to say that the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 photoshoot was already underway several days before and the set design was very ornate.  According to several sources, the photoshoot by Ramond Saldaña for the national costume was made during the fitting presentations with Madame Stella Marquez Araneta. For those that came in prepared (with the …

Binibini 3 Maria Gail Tobes: #WinnerNaTOBES

What would happen if you splice the genes of Maxine Medina with that of Miriam Quiambao to clone another human being? Well you get Maria Gail Devora Tobes, your Binibini 3 this year... Maria Gail Devora Tobes is not only blessed with good looks but brains as well. The 5'6" beauty is a Doctor of Veterinary …

Miss World 2017 in Sanya, China

The New Silk Road Fashion Group and Miss World organization signed an agreement for Sanya to host the 20147 edition of the Miss World pageant... In a news report wx.abbao.cn, the agreement was signed February 27th. This would be the 7th time that Sanya, China would host the Miss World finals after hosting in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010 …

#ThrowbackThursdays: Angelique de Leon’s 2016 #FunArt

Around this time last year I released a number of #FunArt featuring Angelique de Leon, so I thought it would be a great idea to do a throwback on that. The fun-art featured Angelique's photo (as taken by then mentor RL Lacanienta, she has now moved on to Kagandahang Flores) super imposed on several famous …

The Most Photogenic Girls of Binibining Pilipinas 2017

If I were to pick only three Binibining Pilipinas girls to be named Miss Photogenic this year, I can say immediately the names of Mariel de Leon, Katarina Rodriguez and Charmaine Elima. In my opinion they are the girls who should be named the most photogenic in this year's Binibining Pilipinas batch. Maria Angelica de …

Mae Lanie Chan – OUT, Gillian Eliza Colcol – IN!

Mae Lanie Chan - OUT, Gillian Eliza Colcol - IN! That has been the latest update in the roster of Binibining Pilipinas 2017 candidates. It's back to 40 candidates for this year's pageant and the latest addition to the roster of girls is Gillian Eliza Colcol, a 5'7" Communication Arts graduate. In her Instagram account she posted …

Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere for YOU.C1000

Earlier this March (before coming home to her Paris homecoming), Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere traveled to Bali, Indonesia to shoot her YOU.C1000 Vitamin Drink commercial. The 5'8" French beauty comes in a long line of reigning Miss Universe titleholders who traveled to Indonesia for this endorsement. Previous Miss Universe winners like Olivia Culpo, Paulina Vega, Dayana …

10 FACTS about #Binibini20 Christagale Borja

Binibini 20 Christagale Borja is one of the most underrated girls in this year's competition. A common rookie mistake as this British-educated lass is more than just surface beauty alone. Christa has worked with one of the biggest global brands from one of the fashion capitals of the world, London with Marks & Spencer, a retailer …

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is Miss South Africa 2017!

A new stunning beauty has been crowned Miss South Africa 2017! Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters was crowned by outgoing queen Ntandoyenkosi Kunene, besting out Adè van Heerden who was crowned first princess and Boipelo Mabe as second princess. Her Miss South Africa bio (as posted on the website) is as follows: Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from Sedgefield in the Western Cape is …

#MANicMondays: Mr Tourism World, Okkar Min Maung

It's no secret that Mister Tourism World, Okkar Min Maung is one hot hunk, and these photos are proof of just that.... So enjoy these collages to heat up your Manic Monday!

Male Pageant Winners & the Adult Film Industry Pt2

This is the second and final part of a 2-part series on male pageant winners and candidates who have appeared in the adult film industry. While most male pageants are doing their best to elevate the image of the male pageant industry, everyone could find a lesson learned with the past errors illustrated in this post. Warning: …

The Ever Changing NDs of Miss World USA

(1958- 1961) Miss United States, Alfred Patricelli  - National Director (1962 - 1966) Miss USA World, Alfred Patricelli  - National Director (1967 - 1977) Miss World USA, Alfred Patricelli  - National Director (1978-1980) Miss World America, Griff O'Neil - National Director *(1981 - 1991) Miss USA 1st runner up, under the Miss Universe organization (1992 - 1997) …

Customized Chucks for Charity: a 65th Miss Universe Legacy

The 65th Miss Universe pageant has come and gone yet we still hear of the lasting effects the pageant has made in the Philippines. 19 girls from the pageant had created customized Converse Chucks that will be auctioned for the Positive Action Foundation. The foundation is one of those that are supported by the Miss …

Angelique de Leon’s Transformation

Several days back Binibini 12 Angelique de Leon had a meet and greet with her Angeliqueens over dinner. During the FB live video of the said meet and I greet, I still saw the same bubbly and cheerful lady I met a year ago in Jakarta. To say that Angelique has personality is an understatement, …