Miss International pageant may mobile app na rin
IPINAKITA na ang bagong koronang gagamitin para sa ika-60 edisyon ng Miss International pageant ngayong taon. Ngunit hindi lang iyon ang pagbabago sa Japan-based na patimpalak. Naglabas din ito ng isang mobile app upang mapaigting ang engagement nito sa mga tagasubaybay simula sa kompetisyon ngayong taon. “It is said that nearly 60 to 70 […] The post Miss International pageant may mobile app na rin appeared first on Bandera......»»
Miss International organization now allows pageant fans to vote for their bets online
CEBU, Philippines — Miss International organization has announced that the pageant’s 60th edition will allow fans and supporters to vote for their bets starting this Nov. 30. For the first time, the organization will be using its mobile application “to gauge who are the most popular delegates in three regions/time zones.” The application can be […] The post Miss International organization now allows pageant fans to vote for their bets online appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Sofia Salomon angling to become first trans Miss Venezuela
Sofia Salomon is the picture of concentration as she poses in bathing suits and evening wear for a photo shoot in preparation for what could be a historic campaign. The 25-year-old model is hoping to become the first-ever transgender woman to vie for the Miss Venezuela crown. "All eyes are on Miss Venezuela," she told AFP. "Me being there would be making history." Venezuela is one of the top producers of "Miss" pageant winners: It holds seven Miss Universe titles and six for Miss World. Beauty competitions are a way of life in the crisis-stricken South American country, with a guaranteed TV viewership of millions for the national pageant. "Like football is very important in other countries, here it is very important to be a beauty queen," Salomon said between poses. "When a girl is growing up, if she is tall, skinny, everyone tells her that she should go to Miss Venezuela. So it is something we grow up with, it is a culture, it is a feeling." Online entries for this year's Miss Venezuela pageant close next Wednesday, after which a panel will interview a shortlist and select 24 finalists. Organizers did not respond to AFP's queries about whether or not there would be any limitations on Salomon's participation in a deeply conservative and often homophobic society. Watch the video here: Support and love Salomon's campaign has drawn much attention on social media -- both messages of support and homophobic abuse. But she takes it all in stride. "Ever since I can remember, I have always had the support of my dad, my mom, and all my family," she told AFP. "I had an excellent childhood full of respect, of love, and so everything becomes easier because you can show society who you really are." Salomon took part last year in the Miss International Queen pageant in Thailand, the biggest for trans women, and made it into the top six. "There were many messages on social networks" from people who wanted me to "participate in another contest," she recounted. "Now that Miss Universe and Miss World accept transgender girls, this opportunity has opened for me to participate in Miss Venezuela." Angela Ponce broke barriers when in 2018, as Miss Spain, she became the first transgender contestant in Miss Universe. 'Hell for many' For Salomon, it is not only about personal glory but also giving "visibility" to people like her in a conservative society. She models in Spain and Mexico and has her own clothing brand. But not everyone is so lucky. "Being trans in Venezuela is hell for many people," said Richelle Briceno, a trans woman and activist. "It is to be excluded and it is to be excluded from equal opportunities." Salomon's high profile holds a positive message for Venezuelan society, added Briceno, that "trans people survive here and we impose ourselves in the good sense of the word." Argentina led the pack in Latin America by recognizing official gender changes in 2012, followed by Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru among others. Venezuela has no legislation in this area, allowing people only to change their names and even this is difficult, according to LGBTQ activists. Salomon has both Venezuelan and Colombian nationalities. In Colombia, unlike her country of birth, she is recognized as a woman. Venezuela also does not allow same-sex couples to marry or adopt children. "Whatever happens, I will remain a successful woman," Salomon told AFP. The post Sofia Salomon angling to become first trans Miss Venezuela appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Hosts Catriona and Nicole pose for Binibining Pilipinas pictorial
Beauty queens Catriona Gray and Nicole Cordoves shared some snaps of their Binibining Pilipinas photo shoot on social media to the delight of their fans. The two gorgeous ladies look elegant and sophisticated in their high-slit golden gowns. "We had so much fun shooting this!! Inspired of course by global icons @cher and Raquel Welch. Huge thank you to this amazing team! Photography @bjpascual," said Gray, the fourth Filipina to win the Miss Universe title in 2018, on Instagram. "Can’t wait to be back on stage with my queen sis @catriona_gray and welcome all of you back to ARANETAAAA (iykyk)," Cordoves exclaimed in a separate social media post. She won 1st Runner-Up in Miss Grand International 2016 pageant The two beauties will host the Binibining Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night on Sunday evening, 28 May, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The post Hosts Catriona and Nicole pose for Binibining Pilipinas pictorial appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves to host Binibining Pilipinas 2023
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and Miss Grand International 2016 first runner-up Nicole Cordoves are once again all set to host the coronation night of the Binibining Pilipinas 2023 on 28 May 2023 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. 40 pageant hopefuls are vying this year for the two crowns that are at stake which will be handed over to their respective successors by the reigning queens-- Binibining Pilipinas International 2022 Nicole Borromeo and Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2022 Chelsea Fernandez. Binibining Pilipinas, unfortunately, lost the franchise for the Binibining Pilipinas Grand International and the Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental hence, hence only two titles will be awarded this year. The post Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves to host Binibining Pilipinas 2023 appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Meet Julisa Quintanilla, the Salvadoran who represents the country at the Miss America World Pageant
His compatriot left yesterday to participate in the international competition that will be held in the United States, with the aim of raising the thumb.....»»
From films to int’l pageant: Brillante Mendoza is Miss Universe Bahrain’s artistic director
From directing award-winning films to now an international pageant, direk Brillante Mendoza went, as he put it, “outside of my comfort zone” to helm the reality show-type staging of Miss Universe Bahrain 2023......»»
Venus Raj umapela sa pageant fans: ‘Take it easy on the girls…tigil-tigilan na ang pamba-bash!’
PAGEANT season nanaman mga ka-bandera! At uhaw na uhaw na ang Pinoy pageant fans na makabawi matapos ang sunud-sunod na pagkatalo noong nakaraang taon sa international stage. Pero bago ang lahat, may paalala ang Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up na si Venus Raj. Apela niya, iwasan na ang pamba-bash sa mga kandidata! Chika Pa More […] The post Venus Raj umapela sa pageant fans: ‘Take it easy on the girls…tigil-tigilan na ang pamba-bash!’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
Japan-based Pinoy head director na ng Miss International pageant organizer na ICA
NA-PROMOTE si Stephen Diaz bilang head director ng International Cultural Association (ICA), ang non-government organization na nagtatanghal ng taunang Miss International beauty pageant, isa sa mga pinakaprestihiyosong pandaigdigang patimpalak sa mundo. “With this position, I am accepting the challenge of making Miss International the most exciting annual pageant of all,” sinabi ng Pilipinong taga-Tokyo sa […] The post Japan-based Pinoy head director na ng Miss International pageant organizer na ICA appeared first on Bandera......»»
LOOK: Miss International 2023 introduces PH’s Nicole Borromeo
Nicole is representing the Philippines in the October pageant in Japan.....»»
Miss Philippines Lumiere International World pageant magsasagawa ng ika-2 audition sa Abril
SIYAM na aplikante ang tagumpay na nakapasa sa unang auditions para sa Miss Philippines Lumiere International World pageant na isinagawa ng Singapore-based organizer na Lumiere International Pageantry. Magkakaroon ng isa pang auditions sa susunod na buwan upang mabuo ang target na bilang mga mga kandidata para sa pambansang patimpalak. Lumipad pa mula sa “Lion City” […] The post Miss Philippines Lumiere International World pageant magsasagawa ng ika-2 audition sa Abril appeared first on Bandera......»»
Singaporean organizer naghahanap ng mga Pinay na gustong maging beauty queen
MAKARAANG ihayag ng Singapore-based na Lumiere International Pageantry na magtatanghal ito ng “Mrs. Philippines Asia Pacific” pageant, naghahanap din pala ito ng mga Pilipinang nagnanais bumandera sa dalawang pandaigdigang patimpalak para sa mga babaeng single. Sinabi sa Inquirer ni Justina Quek, pinuno ng organisasyon, sa isang online interview na itatanghal din niya ang Miss Philippines […] The post Singaporean organizer naghahanap ng mga Pinay na gustong maging beauty queen appeared first on Bandera......»»
Organizer sa Singapore magtatanghal ng national pageant sa Pilipinas
ISANG bagong national pageant para sa mga Pilipina ang isasagawa ng Lumiere International Pageantry, isang organizer sa Singapore na nagtatanghal din ng iba’t ibang pandaigdigang patimpalak para sa “Mrs.” at “Miss.” Ibinahagi ng organizer na si Justina Quek ang balita sa Inquirer sa isang online interview. Tatawaging “Mrs. Philippines Asia Pacific Beauty Pageant” ang bagong […] The post Organizer sa Singapore magtatanghal ng national pageant sa Pilipinas appeared first on Bandera......»»
Sa wakas, babandera na sa Bolivia si Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas Ingrid Santamaria
NANG makoronahan si Ingrid Santamaria bilang Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas sa 2022 Miss World Philippines pageant noong Hunyo ng isang taon, mayroon siyang apat na buwan upang paghandaan ang pagsabak sa international pageant niya na unang itinakda noong Oktubre. Ngunit habang papalapit na ang takdang panahon, biglang sinabi ng mga bumubuo ng Reina Hispanoamericana pageant na […] The post Sa wakas, babandera na sa Bolivia si Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas Ingrid Santamaria appeared first on Bandera......»»
Halos dumoble ang mga kalahok sa kakaibang ‘posture’ pageant ngayong taon
NAGKAROON ng 13 lalaki at 11 babaeng kalahok ang Mister and Miss Posture Philippines pageant sa una nitong edisyon noong isang taon. Para sa ikalawang pagtatanghal nito ngayong taon, 44 ang magtatagisan sa kategoryang panlalaki at pambabae. Ipinakilala ni 2017 Miss Progress International at Mabuhay Health officer Jedaver Opingo ang 23 kandidato sa kategoryang “Mister” […] The post Halos dumoble ang mga kalahok sa kakaibang ‘posture’ pageant ngayong taon appeared first on Bandera......»»
Mga kinatawan ng Pinas sa 4 na international teen pageants kinoronahan na
TEENAGER pa lang sila, ngunit apat na dalagita ang naghahangad na mabigyan na ng malaking karangalan ang basna sa murang edad nila. Si Meredith Breña Anota ang pinakabata sa gulang na 15 taon. Ngunit dahil sa kahanga-hanga niyang ipinakita sa Miss Teen Philippines International pageant na naglagay sa kanya sa ikalawang puwesto, nagpasya ang […] The post Mga kinatawan ng Pinas sa 4 na international teen pageants kinoronahan na appeared first on Bandera......»»
Herlene Budol confirms joining Miss Grand International
Kapuso comedian Herlene Budol confirmed that she will join the Miss Grand International pageant. .....»»
Ashley Subijano Montenegro babandera na sa Miss Eco International pageant sa Egypt
BABANDERA na sa 2023 Miss Eco International pageant sa Egypt si Ashley Subijano Montenegro upang higit pang umangat mula sa anino ng mga tanyag na magulang—sina 1994 Miss World semifinalist Cara Subijano at host-model Hans Montenegro. Hindi lamang ang ikatlong panalo ng Pilipinas ang tatangkain niyang masungkit sa Miss Eco International pageant, hangad […] The post Ashley Subijano Montenegro babandera na sa Miss Eco International pageant sa Egypt appeared first on Bandera......»»
Mutya ng Pilipinas Iona Gibbs sa Miss Intercontinental pageant babandera
MAKARAAN ang ilang buwan ng paghihintay, natanggap na ni Mutya ng Pilipinas Iona Gibbs ang pinakaaabangan niyang international pageant assignment. Siya ang magiging kinatawan ng bansa sa ika-51 Miss Intercontinental contest ngayong taon. Nang tanggapin ni Gibbs ang titulo niya noong Disyembre, batid na ng mga kapwa niya reyna kung saan-saang international pageant sila lalaban. […] The post Mutya ng Pilipinas Iona Gibbs sa Miss Intercontinental pageant babandera appeared first on Bandera......»»
Wilbert Tolentino ‘nanggagalaiti’ kay Miss Planet International Maria Luisa Valera: Wala kayong modo, sobrang bastos!
GALIT na galit at naglabas pa ng pahayag ang talent manager na si Wilbert Tolentino matapos manalo sa Miss Planet International (MPI) pageant ang pambato ng Pilipinas na si Maria Luisa Valera. Kung maaalala kasi, ang orihinal na representative ng Pilipinas sa nasabing kompetisyon ay si Binibining Pilipinas first runner-up na si Herlene Budol, habang […] The post Wilbert Tolentino ‘nanggagalaiti’ kay Miss Planet International Maria Luisa Valera: Wala kayong modo, sobrang bastos! appeared first on Bandera......»»
Philippines Maria Luisa Varela wins Miss Planet International 2023; Herlene Budol s manager reacts
Maria Luisa Varela has been crowned Miss Planet International 2023 in Cambodia, drawing a reaction from vlogger and pageant director Wilbert Tolentino. .....»»