My Miss World Philippines 2012 Predictions

Posted by Norman on June 24, 2012
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The Miss World Philippines 2012 crown

Tonight, one Filipina will be finally crowned as the country’s representative to Miss World 2012 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China this coming August 18. The lucky winner will be immediately immersed into a whirlwind of preparations for the big competition. And from the 25 lovelies vying this year, I have short-listed the dozen who could make the first cut to the Top 12. To be honest, it was relatively easy completing the top tier. It’s in the last three slots that I changed my mind more than twice. I initially had 14 girls in check. I just had to sacrifice two in favor of the 12th on my scorecard.

My Top 12 for MWP2012: Top tier (L-R) Queenierich Rehman, April Love Jordan, Brenna Cassandra Gamboa, Maryanne Ross Misa; Middle tier (L-R) Fer Mary Baliquig, Natacha Kristel Peugniez, Carla Lizardo, Rizzini Alexis Gomez; Bottom tier (L-R) Kaye Michelle Agnes, Kaye Wigand, Loraine de Guzman and Maham Ahmed. (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/OPMB Worldwide)

In my Top 12, the crossover joiners definitely have the edge. It only goes to show that ‘practice makes perfect’, and the polish reflects in how ladies like Queenie Rehman, April Love Jordan, Mary Anne Misa, Fer Mary Baliquig, Carla Lizardo and even Loraine de Guzman present themselves in all the competition’s pre-pageant activities. But I’m giving props to the newbies as well because they are capable of stealing the limelight if one (or two) of the front-runners stumble along the way. Personally, I consider Fil-French Natacha Kristel Peugniez as the most promising first-timer, followed by Kaye Wigand and Maham Ahmed.

My MWP2012 Top 5: (L-R) Queenierich Rehman, April Love Jordan, Brenna Cassandra Gamboa, Maryanne Ross Misa and Natacha Kristel Peugniez (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/OPMB Worldwide)

My Top 5 is a breeze to cast. Four of the ladies are almost expected to make it this far, namely, Queenierich, April Love, Mary Anne and Brenna. I was fiddling between Natacha Kristel and Fer Mary for the 5th slot. In the end, I went with the Fil-French beauty because this girl is very likely to surprise in the final interview.

Queenierich Rehman is my pick to win Miss World Philippines 2012.

Now, should every single one of my Top 5 nail the final Q&A, here is how I will rank them:

Miss World Philippines 2012: QUEENIERICH REHMAN
1st Princess: Brenna Cassandra Gamboa
2nd Princess: Mary Anne Ross Misa
3rd Princess: April Love Jordan
4th Princess: Natacha Kristel Peugniez

I covered all bases and Queenierich is the one who filled the requirements of an ideal ‘Miss World 2012’ candidate.* The crown is hers to lose. So if she (God forbid) fumbles with the Q&A, then that’s already outside my sphere of predictions. As alternative, I won’t feel bad seeing Brenna Cassandra Gamboa taking her place. Mary Anne Ross Misa somehow fell short in my rankings. I don’t want to call it moving past her prime, but it’s as if her luster started gradually vanishing as the big night approaches. But who knows what she has in store for us and the judges tonight. She might just end up proving me wrong. On the other hand, Natacha Kristel Peugniez zoomed into my final 5 and is poised to spoil even the top seeds. It won’t frazzle me if she ends up with a placement higher than what I pegged her with. In the final analysis, though, the quartet of Queenie, April, Mary Anne and Brenna is simply unyielding.

The finals will commence at the Manila Hotel Tent at around 6pm. And you can watch the TV telecast over TV5 starting at 8:30pm or 9pm, depending on what exact time Talentadong Pinoy wraps up.

* – I clearly specified an ideal ‘Miss World 2012’ candidate because I took into consideration the host country (and host city in particular) plus the evolving vision of the pageant. I think Julia Morley will be looking for a next winner who could redefine a world representative with multiple skills and talents, a lady who won’t mind getting down and dirty for all the charitable projects of MW, and in the process, personify a true beauty with a purpose.

16 comments on “My Miss World Philippines 2012 Predictions”

  1. Excellent job again, though it’s late I would like to congratulate you. My prediction is Misa, but she’s just a runner up. I’m not happy upon hearing the announcement that Rehman defeated her inspite of an excellent answer in the Q/A.

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  3. the participation of ms. babudin & to be part of top 12 is amazing.. its something like the carnibal queen of the philippine.. where ifugao is sending their candidates to be of the beauty pageant,, cause Babudin is a princess of a tribe or something like that.. i salute cory quirino for doing this,, clap clap again

  4. I am very pleased of my fellow Cebuana, Claudine Amman’s achievement – Top 5 and in the company of Rehmann, Misa, Jordan & Gamboa. No bad considering that MWP is her first national pageant.

    Likewise, the inclusion of Babudin in the semi’s is also commendable. Way to go MWP. Congratulations to the winners and to all the candidates. Very good job Ms. Cory Quirino.

  5. For me its Brenna or Maryanne, the quality of a true Filipina beauty… and to be represented by true pinay beauties showcasing around the world is really an honor and pride for the Filipina. Filipina beauties is wot you really set apart from the rest…

  6. I’m an avid reader sir and I agree on your predictions. But I’m still hopefully for my friend V. Ms. Vanessa Claudine Amman… =)

    Orlee, from Lapu-Lapu City

      • Hi Sir Norman…pareho po tayo ng TOP 12….but for me heto po ang Top 4 ko…Qeenirich, Misa, Jordan & Gamboa (Alternate: Kaye Agnes or Kaye Wigard). tonight is the battle between Misa, Qeenirich & Jordan….crown will go to any of these 3 girls…believe me….

  7. More english. Nose bleed ako. Pero dahil Beauty Pageant ang topic medyo naka relate naman ako. Hahahaha. Oo bet ko rin si Queenierich. Sana nga manalo siya. Kasi deserving naman siya eh. I will watch later! Wow, I will watch later? English? Nice blog! I will drop by more often 😉

  8. I think Maryann Ross Misa has the edge compared with the other 4 candidates. It’s just happend that Queenie, is the heavy favorite of the this batch. She ultimately reminds me of MJ Lastimosa. Goodluck to Maryann Ross Misa and please bring the Miss World crown for our country! ;p)

  9. Norman — Thanks for publishing your fearless predictions — and an outstanding top 5. I would, however, rather see Brenna, Mary Ann or even Natacha (despite her youth) represent the Philippines in Miss World as I think any of these three would have a higher probability of winning. But hey, that’s only my personal opinion.

  10. agree with your prediction: Ms.World Philippines 2012 could be Ms.Rehman or Ms.Peugniez ! if your prediction is correct our 3 representative for international pageant are all mixed except for Ms. Philippines Universe 2012 Janine Tugonon.. Ms.International Philippines 2012 Nicole Schmitz, Ms. Earth Phillipnes 2012 Dianne Stefanowitz & Ms.World Philippines 2012 Queenierich Rehman… who knows all our 3 mestiza representatives for international pageant bring home the crown !, or other way around our pure own pinay beauty janine crown ms.universe 2012… anything is possible..

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