Michael Cinco for Philippine Fashion Week/Holiday 2013

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Supermodel Charlene Almarvez in a Michael Cinco creation (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

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Supermodel Charo Ronquillo in a Michael Cinco gown. (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

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Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Candidate Cassandra Naidas in a Michael Cinco original (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

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Backstage with some of Michael Cinco's models (Photo credit: Phil. Fashion Week on Facebook)

Michael Cinco's visions in black (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/Status Magazine)

Michael Cinco’s visions in black (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/Status Magazine)

Michael Cinco's visions in light (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/Status Magazine)

Michael Cinco’s visions in light (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/Status Magazine)

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Michael Cinco backstage (Photo credit: Phil. Fashion Week on Facebook)

It was full house (actually more than) when our favorite fashion designer Michael Cinco presented during Philippine Fashion Week at the SMX Convention Center yesterday. And why not? He always dazzles the audience with his dramatic, intricate and awe-inspiring creations. With the help of carefully-handpicked wearers – including familiar faces in the supermodel and beauty pageant worlds, his latest collection (initially paraded during Dubai’s Fashion Forward event) left a lasting impression to say the least.

How much more time does BPCI need in order to give this national pageant supporter the opportunity to dress our Miss Universe Philippines? If Alfredo Barraza is non-negotiable, then a compromise can be made somewhere. Why not allow our rep to wear Michael’s evening gown during Preliminaries in order to insure that Ara Arida stands out? Or better yet, give him 2013 as test year to see how things will pan out during the actual period of competition itself.

Are you still with us, Michael Cinco? :-)

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Do you think Ara will stand out in Gold for MU2013?

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Gold is the color of Bb. Pilipinas 2013. And even Donald Trump himself is aware of the fact, after having sent a congratulatory message that was printed in the opening pages of the souvenir programme. So wouldn’t it be appropriate that Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ara Arida wears the color in her evening gown for Miss Universe 2013?

Consider the options below. Which do you prefer? And should you have another style and design in mind, how do you visualize her owning it? ;-)

A wishful rendition of Ara Arida in Gold. (Photo credit: Philippines Pageants on FB)

A wishful rendition of Ara Arida in Gold. (Photo credit: Philippines Pageants on FB)

Or she could also try on designs like these.

Or she could also try on designs like these.

She could also look drop dead gorgeous in this Sherri Hill creation.

She could also look drop dead gorgeous in this Sherri Hill creation.


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Or a grand entrance in a gown like this would just be stunning to the max! (Photo credit: Stylish Eve)

…or by special request, in this Michael Cinco gown wishfully rendered for Ara.
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Vietnam won’t be hosting Miss International 2013 after all

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mi2 The Miss International website is clearly stating that all information regarding Vietnam as this year’s host country is unfounded. It could only mean that Japan is still likely to be the (default) organizer of the 2013 edition if no official announcement is made on where the pageant will be traveling to. Rumors floated in recent months that the Philippines was being considered, but the wild talks died down after awhile. Some people are saying that the presence of ICA (International Culture Association) Head Hirofumi Hashimoto during the finals of Bb. Pilipinas 2013 hinted on the possibility. But then again, it was only because of the national pageant’s 50th Anniversary that he agreed to judge the finals.

Nothing is clear so far. Bb. Pilipinas-International 2013 Bea Santiago will have to wait a little more. ;-)

Miss Philippines Air 2013 Kimverlyn Suiza: this beauty is no airhead

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Miss Philippines Air 2013 Kimverlyn Suiza: no lightweight beauty this lady is.

image Kimverlyn Suiza, the 24 year-old pride of Nagcarlan, Laguna, may have lost the top prize to fellow candidate Angelee de los Reyes – but not after giving the latter a nail biting fight-to-the-finish for the title of Miss Philippines Earth 2013.

You see, the Top 10 Question-and-Answer gave Kim the chance to shine so bright. Her reply to the environment-related query of judge Gina Lopez about the connection between environment and the quality of life could’ve been answered by a less-articulate contestant in a tentative manner. With her, the thoughts came rushing out fluidly and sensibly at that. And I reckon that the panel must’ve deliberated long and hard on who to give the #1 spot up to the time that the winner’s name will be printed and sealed inside an envelope by the auditors.

She did edge Angelee a bit with her fluent command of English, but it was the fierceness of the eventual winner that left her holding on to First Runner-Up position – #2 but very close to upsetting the choice of the majority.

At her near-ripe age, Kim could still give Bb. Pilipinas one clean attempt if she chooses to take that route. But with her now-existing contract with Carousel Productions, chances are that she may not be able to grab that opportunity anymore. And since the pageant does not field second-placers to any international competition, she will have to console herself with the fact that her Miss Philippines Air title carries a year-long responsibility to promote the causes of Mother Earth.


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Not a bad performance for a first-time joiner who is more used to work behind the camera as a TV segment producer for noontime variety show ‘Eat Bulaga!‘. I hope to see more of her in the upcoming months. ;-)

Angelee de los Reyes: call her tenacious

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Angelee reacting after she was named Miss Philippines Earth 2013 (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

Angelee reacting after she was named Miss Philippines Earth 2013 (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

mpe2013a Angelee Claudett de los Reyes is a perfect example of perseverance handsomely paying off. In the long list of beauty pageants and bikini competitions she participated in, her victory as Miss Philippines Earth 2013 last Sunday tops all her well-meaninged efforts to become a certified national beauty queen. And I am certain that when she stated that she will give her 200 percent for Miss Earth 2013, she means it to (a genuine) heart and tenacious disposition.

Watch her post-coronation interview with Boy Abunda on Bandila.


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What say you, dear readers? Are we looking at the second Miss Earth titleholder of the Philippines? While host countries winning the crown has already become a running joke in pageant circles, Angelee could be an exception should it happen. ;-)

The ladies who never will

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With Philippine Fashion Week/Holiday 2013 unfolding tomorrow at the SMX Convention Center (with SM Mall of Asia, The Fort Strip and Prive’ Luxury Clubbing as the other sub-venues), I just thought of sharing my photo inspiration for the day showing two of our favorite non-Beauty Queens-we-all-want-to-become-Binibinis in the promo ad of Bench for the said event.

Isabelle Daza and Georgina Wilson are beautifully captured locked in each other’s arms and hips while wearing the latest skinny denim line of the famous clothing/undergarment brand. In a way, I tend to get frustrated knowing that these two gorgeous ladies have already decided to pass up on the opportunity to join Bb. Pilipinas. While they may no longer be spring chicken, one of them would have still made it in this year’s batch and become our bet to Miss Universe 2013. But then again, it just wasn’t meant to be. Oh well…

Anyways, you can catch the Bench segment of Philippine Fashion Week this coming Sunday, May 26, at SMX Function Rooms 4 & 5. It will start at 6:00PM.

I bet Isabelle and Georgina will be there. ;-)

Have you heard of Miss Multinational 2014?

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At the rate new international beauty pageants are mushrooming like crazy in the past few years or so, any enthusiastic follower would be hard-pressed to tell which one to take seriously or not. The “Tourism” brand alone has produced different variations to the confusion of many. And then there are the likes of Miss Humanity International, Teen Universe (by the way, host Nicaragua won the crown), Miss Scuba International, Miss Yacht Model International, Miss United Continent (more of a spin-off), Bride of the World and more.

Now comes Miss Multinational set to be held in the United Kingdom next year. And just what is this pageant all about and how does it plan to make a difference?

Well, for starters, the organizers are looking at breaking barriers in terms of our preconceived notions about beauty contests in general, such as:

Wider age limits – possibly up to 40 years old?

Wider weight range – possibly up to 150 lbs and up?

Flexible body types/appearances – possibly even the overweight and/or tattooed ones?

No bikini round – well, Miss World is going for it this year (but simply in deference to host country Indonesia).

What’s more, they want the participants to stand for advocacies that cover the whole gamut of concerns being focused on by others, be it charities/fund-raising, environmental issues and/or tourism-related matters.

It’s like encouraging a broader market to include the ladies who do not meet the standards of regular beauty competitions. Or on the other hand, some quarters might add that it will tolerate women who may not be disciplined enough to keep themselves in shape or those overage ones who passed off on their chance to join one back in their youth (or who never get tired of trying their luck). However which way you look at it, this organization could be looking at grabbing a news-worthy coverage first before finally settling in on what the people behind are really after.

My only wish is that there is genuine sincerity behind it all. ;-)