Valerie Weigmann, the official Philippine delegate to the 64th edition of Miss World, shared reasons why the world needs to see, visit and explore the Philippines in her official introduction video as one of the 124 confirmed candidates vying for the prestigious blue crown.
PH bet Marisse Mendoza has just won the title Miss Campus World 2013. On the other hand, her partner Roland De Dios, bagged first runner-up to Mister Campus World 2013.
Discussions about Miss Universe 2013 died down and so it's time to move on to the next international pageant. Let's go to a male contest this time. It seems like it is a South American onslaught for this year's Mister International pageant which is scheduled to culminate next week, November 21, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Read Interaksyon's report about the flak received by Ariella Arida's evening gown in Miss Universe 2013 which was imported by Stella Araneta from Colombia:
Source: www.interaksyon.com
Given that Ariella Arida was considered a frontrunner on pageant night and actually aced the question-and-answer portion that many had feared she would have difficulty with, many are still wondering and analyzing why Miss Philippines still fell short of winning Miss Universe in Moscow on Saturday (early Sunday, Manila time).
It seems like the blame now goes to her choice of gowns in the competition. From the national costume terno to the yellow evening gown that she wore during the preliminary competitions and the coronation night, feedback was mostly unflattering and even downright harsh.
While praise was largely universal for the way Arida carried her gowns, both the national costume and the evening wear themselves were far from well-received, especially given that the other contestants also did a good job of carrying what many considered to be better-designed gowns.
“During the Miss Universe national costume show, Miss Philippines disappointed fans for her traditional terno dress. Even her yellow, off shoulder evening gown was not impressive enough,” posted the Dubai-based Emirates 24/7 in a post-pageant report.
Aside from those two dresses, the blue gown that Arida wore on her official pre-arrival photos posted in the Miss Universe website did not escape flak as well.
Philippines’ bet Ariella Arida finished 3rd runner up at the recently concluded “Miss Universe 2013” pageant held in Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia that aired live on Velvet and early this morning on ABS-CBN with Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler taking home the coveted diamond nexus crown.
The Miss Universe 2013 finals night was held on November 9, 2013 at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia. Check out the complete results!
A couple of hours from now, this year’s most beautiful woman will be crowned Miss Universe 2013, and we all want to witness yet another historical event as it unfolds from the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia.
Miss Philippines Ariella Arida stole the show during the recent “Miss Universe” preliminary competition after she strutted on stage wearing her swimsuit and evening gown that not only gained one of the loudest cheers from the crowd but also gained positive feedback online, making her a trending topic on Twitter.
The presentation show, otherwise known as the preliminary competition, is where the battle for the title of Miss Universe begins. This year, 86 beautiful women from around the world walked the stage of Crocus City Hall in Moscow to show the judges that they deserve a slot in the Top 16.
Speaking English is not a pre-requisite to winning Miss Universe. Just like what she answered at the Miss Universe pageant last year, Miss Universe 2012 first runner-up Janine Tugonon reiterated her view and defended Philippines bet Ariella Arida from criticisms of her poor command of the English language.
All 86 contestants of Miss Universe 2013 have a "Truth and Dare" video that will tell something about their personality by answering one question and doing one dare. So who among them outshine the rest? Check out our Top 16 picks!