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A year ago I have written about the shift that I am foreseeing in Philippine pageantry, that is having a pageant camp is no longer enough and that it should be augmented by having your own glamsquad. This year, that has been realized with Catriona Gray who won the top title in Binibining Pilipinas with … Continue reading Catriona Gray, Why She is the Bb. Pilipinas #GameChanger
A couple of weeks ago, we have already heard about the possibility of having the Miss Universe pageant held earlier than the usual November-December schedule. Well we already have talked about that last December 2nd. In fact Sashes&Scripts was the first to dish on this before everyone had heard of it. In that blogpost, I … Continue reading #RumorMill: Miss Universe 2018 in Manila A Go?!?!
This blogger is taking a break! This Holy Week, we will be taking a break from all the pageant craziness. But don't worry as we will be back for a whole lots of updates, exclusives and features for you.
Not everyone has covered the Miss Universe pageant and uncovered a lot of information gems behind the scenes. That is why today's blog topic is about seven things that the average fan would probably not know about the MIss Universe pageant... 7. Rehearsals – the Miss Universe is very much focused with the live finals. Hence, … Continue reading Top 7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Miss Universe
Osmel Sousa breaks his silence! Here is his statement on his official Instagram account, @zardelabelleza... First part. In times of confusion and irresponsibility, let me be frank, direct and responsible. For more than 40 years directing the reins of Miss Venezuela, I only have today as heritage the results of a long and laborious but finally rewarding … Continue reading Osmel Sousa Speaks Out!
In celebration of the 56th year of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, I thought that it would be interesting to bring together all of the Bb. Pilipinas titleholders who went on to win international titles. Wouldn't it be a marvelous reunion of sorts for past and present international winners if they were to be gathered into … Continue reading International Titleholders of Binibining Pilipinas
This is the final part of the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant review. And since it is Friday, what to expect other than a #FashionFridays post! With a number of changes, let's go through them one by one. The Opening Outfits - this is actually a 50's inspired swimsuit with floral sarong. A mole told me … Continue reading Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Review Pt. 4 – The Fashion
Prostitution allegations has rocked the Miss Venezuela Organization! Allegations surfaced that the Miss Venezuela pageant operated as a prostitution and trafficking network for women and at the center of it all is the man that brought countless crowns for the country, Osmel Sousa. According to reports from several Venezuelan media, Sousa would have subjected his … Continue reading Prostitution Scandal Rocks the Miss Venezuela Organization!
Watching live is a different experience than watching it on television. And after reviewing several videos of the telecast and comparing them to what we saw live in the venue, we list down some comments on the overall production of the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant. The Stage Design - I think this was different from … Continue reading Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Review Pt. 3 – The Production
One of the most successful Miss World to Miss Universe crossovers of all time! 19 year old Michelle McLean was an international model when she joined Miss Universe and was already a 6-year-veteran of the modelling world. Standing statuesque at 6'0", she is considered among  the tallest winners of the pageant (the other two being … Continue reading #Nostalgia: Miss Universe 1992 Michelle McLean
This is part two of the four-part Binibining Pilipinas 2018 review . And today we will be talking about the 8 winners and their respective placements. In terms of predictions, I got 2 out of the 6 crowns correctly with Eva and Catriona..and 21 out of the 25 semi-finalists. Not bad considering this batch was a … Continue reading Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Review Pt. 2 – The Winners & Placements
There seems to have been a general criticism over the final Q&A responses of Binibining Pilipinas Grand International Eva Patalinjug and Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner up Samantha Bernardo. Pageant fans keep on criticizing that they were rehearsed or that they were 'plagiarized'. Here is my thoughts on this issue. First let's tackle Eva's answer. Accusations of … Continue reading Thoughts on Eva and Samantha’s Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Answers
This is the first time that I have ever watched the Binibining Pilipinas pageant live! And I came in without any expectation whatsoever. Unlike the rest of the pageant fans in the venue, I was relatively calm throughout the experience. We will be having a four-part review of the pageant finals. Today's blogpost is going to … Continue reading Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Review Pt. 1 – What You Didn’t See at the Telecast
Our pageant moles just couldn't stay put. And here is one of the latest gossips that our insider has just whispered to our ears. There is currently rumors that the Miss Universe organization is having talks to have the pageant held in Shanghai aside from the talks that Manila (through the DOT) also wants to host … Continue reading Poll: Miss Universe 2018 in Shanghai or Manila?
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