Maeva Coucke, Miss France 2018

It has been a while since we have had a strong redhead competing in Miss Universe. Miss France 2018 Maeva Coucke is a rare find. The newly single Miss France (reportedly she and her boyfriend of almost 3 years called it quits last month) is perhaps the most highly talked about redhead to compete in …

Marta Magdalena Stepien: A Major Force Come Miss Universe 2018

Today's post is a feature on Miss Universe Canada, Marta Magdalena Stepien. This 5'9 brunette has the heavy task of bringing back the Mikimoto crown to Canada this year. After 15 years, Canada will be back in the country that gave them their 2nd Miss Universe crown courtesy of Natalie Glebova. Like Natalie, Marta is …

The Crowns Used in the Miss World Pageant

Just like the Miss Universe pageant  the Miss World pageant also had a number of crown changes. But did you know that the practice of crowning MW winners only started in 1955? The very first winner Kerstin 'Kiki' Haakonson wasn't crowned during the Festival Bikini Contest, as it was only the press that named the contest …

Miss Colombia: Rumbo a Miss Universe

The search for the Colombian rep to Miss Universe is already underway! 'Rumbo a Miss Universe' is the program that will be broadcast on September 30 by the RCN channel, where the woman who will represent Colombia in Miss Universe 2018 will be chosen. The candidate that is elected in the pageant in Medellín will travel …

Why not Thitaree Kasorn or Valentina Ploy for Miss Earth?

We all know that the Miss Earth Thailand franchise is now under a new Thai organization, but still we haven't heard anything new regarding the supposed pageant to select a Thai rep. So we pose this question for all, why not handpick Miss Universe Thailand Thitaree Kasorn or Valentina Ploy Giardullo to compete instead? The …

SCANDAL! Veruska Ljubisavljevic Sues Miss Venezuela Org!

The Miss Venezuela organization that Osmel Sousa left is in such a bind even after his departure. His last crowned Miss Venezuela Mundo 2017, Veruska Ljubisavljevic, is suing the MVO for damages due to her non-participation in MW this year. It was only informed earlier that due to the MW age cut off of 26 years …

Angela Ponce & Her Advocacy for Transgender Youth

Miss Universe Spain Angela Ponce's participation in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant is a huge game changer in the competition. Being the first transgender female to compete in the pageant has given her a larger platform to talk about her advocacy and personal experience. The transgender community is one of the most abused communities within …

The Pageant Destinations of the 2018 Bb. Pilipinas Winners

October will be the start of the international pageant season and would last until around January of next year. We now have the pageant destinations of the Binibining Pilipinas winners in their respective pageants. Bb. Pilipinas Globe, Michelle Gumabao - Tirana, Albania * So it seems that the Vietnam hosting of the pageant didn't push …

Throwback Thursday to Yedda Marie Mendoza

Last July, former Binibining Pilipinas International 1996 Yedda Marie Mendoza Kittilstvedt was featured in the official Facebook page of the Miss International pageant. The 5'9" model was a semi-finalist during the 1996 Miss International competition. Yedda, who is of Filipina-American-Norwegian heritage, has then found herself on a career in public service... Yedda Marie Kittilstvedt-Romualdez was …

Demi Leigh Nel-Peters on Hard Work

Miss Universe Demi-Leigh on success: I've had to work hard for everything! Thus reads the headline of South Africa's www.timeslive.co.za article on reigning Miss Universe Demi Leigh Nel Peters. Demi said that she takes pride in the fact that success hasn't just landed in her lap and she's had to earn everything she has achieved. "I've had …

A Gloriously Gorgeous Vickie Marie Rushton

Do you want Binibining Pilipinas 2018 1st runner up compete again for any of the BBP titles next year? After celebrating her 26th birthday last May and a lovely holiday break in the UK, the 5'6" beauty is all over Instagram these days with her photos modelling lovely clothes and gowns for the brand, Apartment …

Hong Kong: Official Mister Gay World 2019 Venue

The Mister Gay World organization has officially named Hong Kong as the next country host of the annual male competition specifically for members of the LGBTQ community. The coveted Mr Gay World 2019 contest dates have been officially announced. This prestigious contest, now in its 11th year will be held in Hong Kong from 28 April …

Eva Patalinjug: Divine Goddess in Amir Sali

Today's #FashionFridays feature is on the showstopper creation of designer Amir Sali worn by Eva Patalinjug. Divine! Simply Divine! That is how Binibining Pilipinas Grand International Eva Psychee Patalinjug looked during the Marry Me at Marriott show last evening. Wearing a showstopper 'Traje de Mestiza' wedding gown, the 5'7" porcelain skinned mestiza beauty turned heads with …

Kim de Guzman: Miss World Philippines as her Swan Song?

Rumor has it that former Miss Earth-Air, Kim de Guzman is full steam ahead in her participation for Miss World Philippines this year. Could this be her swan song in pageants? At age 26, she is at the borderline of the age requirements of the MWP pageant. Which make this a "now or never" opportunity. …

Margo Midwinter for MWP or BBP?

Margo Midwinter is no longer the Philippine rep to the Miss Progress International pageant. Rumor has it that she is currently mulling over joining the Miss World Philippines pageant this year or the Binibining Pilipinas pageant next year. My honest opinion on that matter is that she should try for the Binibining Pilipinas pageant. And …