Janine Mari Tugonon as Ms. Ideal Thomasian Pharmacy 2009 (L-R) Janine Mari Tugonon as Ms. Ideal Thomasian Personality 2010 candidate; Janine Mari Tugonon as Ms. Ideal Thomasian Personality 2010; and Janine Mari Tugonon as Bb. Pilipinas 2011 1st Runner-Up.
Janine Mari Tugonon has come a long way. From her days as a fresh-faced and innocent-looking student at the University of Sto. Tomas who won Ms. Ideal Thomasian Pharmacy 2009, she went on to conquer the whole campus by topping the Ms. Ideal Thomasian Personality 2010 competition. These achievements helped spur her desire to go higher with her objective. The following year, she screened for and was chosen as Official Candidate of Bb. Pilipinas 2011 where she almost nailed a crown by placing 1st Runner-Up. Armed with the confidence and the training/backing of Jonas Gaffud’s Aces & Queens, she re-joined Bb. Pilipinas and was rewarded with the biggest prize – 2012 Miss Universe Philippines.
Janine Mari Tugonon (L) as Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Official Candidate and Janine Mari Tugonon as 2012 Miss Universe Philippines.
2012 Miss Universe Philippines Janine Mari Tugonon from different angles.
From hereon, the journey to Miss Universe 2012 (be it in Miami, Johannesburg or Las Vegas) will be thornier. Aside from the presence of thoroughbreds from Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Colombia, she will need to face up to the pressure of duplicating – if not eclipsing – the Top 5 placements of predecessors Shamcey Supsup and Venus Raj. Can she live up to the expectations of her countrymen? I will reserve my judgment after her training for MU wraps up on the day of her send-off. Or should we rely on superstition saying that she will complete the ‘T’ part of the Q(uiambao), R(aj), and S(upsup) quartet? Nah. Luck plays a part but not to such obvious extent.
Focus on your training, Janine. And the rest of the Philippines will stand behind you 101% in Miss Universe 2012. 😉
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I think she underwent surgery. Just subtle. I remember Shamcey and Venus–their faces were preserved regardless of the make-up. But this girl, a lot has changed. You can’t achieve that with merely make-up. I even think she got veneers for her teeth. Even the way she opens her mouth now is different. But it’s fine. She’s beautiful. GO Janine!
Veneers, yes. An injection or two, perhaps. But surgical procedures, definitely no. Mrs. Araneta won’t approve it.
go!!!!go janine!!i know you can make it to the top!!i know you can bring home the crown!!!you have my full support no matter what happens!!!!!!!!!god bless!!!!!!!!!!!
Norman — Janine’s nose in those early photos (the close-up shots) look unflatteringly bad, to be honest. Her recent face photos show marked improvement. Has Janine undergone cosmetic surgery? Her “new” face looks a lot better — or is this just styling and make-up? If it was cosmetic surgery, then I’d say she made the right decision — and I would even go further and say that perhaps if further cosmetic surgery was considered, lifting the tip of her nose just a tad higher (by about 1/8 of an inch) to give a bit more space separating the bottom part of her nose and her upper lip would really help her face aesthetically.
No surgeries whatsoever, Glenn. Probably the magic of makeup?
Wow. Janine’s 2009 photos barely have a passing resemblance to what she looks like now. Just goes to show what great make-up can do.
Oh Yes. With Janine’s latest photo she looks like Honey Lee (Miss Korea 2007), while Miss Indonesia U 2012 looks like Riyo Mori.
Janine, I suggest you should start your training right away. Don’t waste any time. The Latinas are training harder and we can see their transformations right now. Not only them but the same goes with the Europeans. Czech Republic, France and Croatia are undeniably beautiful and stunning. They just need proper training to be in the top. So Janine. You should work harder and make the Philippines proud. Prove your bashers, your detractors wrong. Honestly, you are not my bet to win the crown but I am giving you my full support. I know you can do it. Good luck and don’t just clap during the MU Pageant. Make us proud and surprise us. Good luck and just do your best and be yourself.
Just proper make-up and styling,Janine will shine the brightest.
She has an aura of an exotic vietnamese. A trimming of her waistline and catwalk lessons will put her on top of the game.
Actually gusto ko ang judging this year. The top 4 are well deserving accordinglly. Of course they were with Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Guigaman, from day one to the end. Kaya perfect ang results. Sana every year ganito ang results…. I have a very strong feelings that Janine will reach the top 5, and from there…. remains to be seen. So far, she is one of the favorites in the May Edition of a Latina version of MU 12 top 10 early favorites (from among those already confirmed beauty entries).