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Angela Yagaya: Future Model or Beauty Queen?

Posted by Norman on April 30, 2015
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Angela Yagaya for the Iloilo's Paraw Regatta during the Reyna ng Aliwan 2015 (Photo credit: Collin Yap)

Angela Yagaya for the Iloilo’s Paraw Regatta during the Reyna ng Aliwan 2015 (Photo credit: Collin Yap)

Angela's swimsuit shot for the Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta - Aliwan 2015 (Photo credit: Jojo V.)

Angela’s swimsuit shot for the Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta – Aliwan 2015 (Photo credit: Jojo V.)

Angela Villanueva Yagaya is only 18 years old, a native of Sibalom, Antique and a student of Tourism Management at the Univeristy of Antique.

During the recently-concluded Reyna ng Aliwan 2015 at the CCP Complex Grounds, this 5’9″ mixed-race (Fil-American) beauty made heads turn. She literally stood out in the line-up of candidates for the crown because of her skin color. But more than that, she was also noticed for having smooth moves onstage that can be improved for future endeavors in either modeling or beauty competitions.

Where can you see her shining more, dear readers? The catwalk or the pageant ramp?
😉

Angela Villanueva Yagaya is half Filipina, half American and 100% Antiquena

Angela Villanueva Yagaya is half Filipina, half American and 100% Antiquena

Throwback Thursday: Athena Imperial of 2011

Posted by Norman on April 30, 2015
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Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Athena Mae Imperial (2nd from left) with her elemental court (left to right): Murielle Orais, Water; Jonavi Quiray, Air and Michelle Gavagan, Fire (Photo credit: Jory Rivera for OPMB Worldwide)

Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Athena Mae Imperial (2nd from left) with her elemental court (left to right): Murielle Orais, Water; Jonavi Quiray, Air and Michelle Gavagan, Fire (Photo credit: Jory Rivera for OPMB Worldwide)

Miss Mun. of Casiguran, Athena Mae Imperial before she won Miss Philippines Earth 2011

Miss Mun. of Casiguran, Athena Mae Imperial before she won Miss Philippines Earth 2011

Athena Mae Imperial will go down the history of Miss Philippines Earth as its most critically-panned titleholder and also the one who claimed victory in the only edition of the contest with the toughest cuts in any previous or succeeding years. As if that’s not enough, her eventual placement in the Top 4 of Miss Earth 2011 as Miss Water added fuel to the already blazing fire of endless potshots. Here is a girl who had the right smarts for the title, but was not able to meet the physical expectations (or standards, if you will) of pageant fans and followers in terms of being fully- deserving for the achievements that she earned for herself.

But Athena managed to survive a tempestuous year. Let us now look back at some of the videos that will remind us again of her reign, with the last one showing her latest career as a Field Reporter of GMA News TV.

Below is an interview with Athena right after her crowning as MPE2011.

courtesy of OPMB Worldwide

Below is an interview with Yahoo Philippines where she spoke about embracing her “flaws”.

courtesy of Yahoo Philippines

Below is Athena’s latest video as a Field Reporter of GMA News TV

courtesy of JR GALLEON

Opportunities in the Land of Smiles for Joseph Doruelo

Posted by Norman on April 30, 2015
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Mr. Global Philippines 2014 Joseph Doruelo in James Bond Island at the Ao Phang Nga National Park

Mr. Global Philippines 2014 Joseph Doruelo in James Bond Island at the Ao Phang Nga National Park

Joseph (leftmost) posing with some of the people helping him out in Thailand.

Joseph (leftmost) posing with some of the people helping him out in Thailand.

By now, Mr. Global Philippines 2014 Joseph Doruelo will be on his way back to Manila after a three-week stay in Thailand where he met up with various modeling agencies, did a few photoshoots in Phuket, Ao Phang Nga National Park, Khaoyai & Hua Hin, and established his interest in possibly penetrating Thai showbiz. He even started learning how to converse in Thai.

Joseph in Phuket

Joseph in Phuket

The guy is a hard worker. And it is never hard to fall for his work ethics and courteous ways. I even made some efforts to hook him up with my Thai-Pinoy contact who will in turn introduce him to a couple of important people working for a major TV network.

Joseph is returning home to fulfill some previously-set commitments in the coming weeks ahead. I’m sure he will set foot in the Land of Smiles again by late May or early June. By then, the projects he is hoping to materialize will have already been in motion.

Let’s wish him the best, dear readers! 😉

Joseph with his new friends in Hua Hin where he attended a Polo Event

Joseph with his new friends in Hua Hin where he attended a Polo Event

Joseph posing in front of Kensington English Garden Resort in Khaoyai, Nakhon Ratchasima

Joseph posing in front of Kensington English Garden Resort in Khaoyai, Nakhon Ratchasima

A new photoshoot with the Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens

Posted by Norman on April 30, 2015
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A sneak peek into the latest photoshoot of our Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens with fashion photographer Doc Marlon

A sneak peek into the latest photoshoot of our Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens with fashion photographer Doc Marlon

Ann Colis

Ann Colis

Rogelie Catacutan

Rogelie Catacutan

Celebrated fashion photographer Doc Marlon had a fabulous day shooting our Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens the other day. And the feeling is mutual. Our ladies were in awe being the subjects of a very talented lensman.

Watch out for the final cuts of the said pictorial very soon!

In the meantime, do check out Doc Marlon’s inspiring body of work by clicking on his website link HERE. 😉

MPE2015 and SM Markets: Fashion and Creativity using a Greenbag

Posted by Norman on April 29, 2015
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Miss Cagayan de Oro City Beatrice Alvarez (right) and Miss Guinobatan, Albay Jian Cayla Salazar placed 1 and 2 during the Greenbag Fashion Show Challenge of MPE2015 and SM Markets

mpe20151 There really is no accounting for taste, especially when it involves fashion and aesthetics.

In the recent Greenbag Fashion Show Challenge of Miss Philippines Earth 2015 and SM Markets, the objective was simple: create an outfit using the eco-friendly bags of the supermarket chain. And all the candidates, together with their handlers and sewers, coordinated in coming up with a variety of get-ups that went from simple and flirty to downright traditional (or Filipinina if you will).

As expected, the ones who ruled the event were those who wore tastefully-made originals that made use of the barest accessories and went all-out to making the greenbags the star of the creation. Miss Cagayan de Oro City Beatrice Alvarez wore a black two-piece dress that utilized all the available eco-greens for the butterfly cut-outs that were sewn into the same. The result is a winner. It topped all the presented designs.

2nd Placer Jian Cayla Salazar of Guinobatan, Albay went for a black one-shoulder cocktail number that was cleanly-executed and fashionably worn by her.

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Miss Cagayan de Oro City was declared winner of the Greenbag Fashion Show Challenge with this attire

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Miss Guinobatan, Albay Jian Cayla Salazar placed 2nd with this one-shoulder cocktail number

Congratulations to the winners! 😉

All images are courtesy of Bruce Casanova.

Asia’s Next Top Model S3: And we’re down to just two Filipinas

Posted by Norman on April 29, 2015
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Monika Sta. Maria got best photo again for Week 5

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While Franchesca Lagua becomes the first Filipina casualty in the show

asntm3a Since Asia’s Next Top Model S3 is a competition with only one winner in the end, weekly eliminations are inevitable. And it was only a matter of time before the first of three (3) Filipinas in the show will be shown the exit door. Episode 5 became the curtain call of Franchesca Lagua, the first to be booted out from Team Philippines.

And while another Filipina – Monika Sta. Maria – continues to slay the others by winning Best Photo for the second consecutive week, the removal of a best friend has left her in tears.

This episode was all about close-up shots and somehow, the catalogue-ish appeal of Franchesca spelled doom for her right from the start of the hour. In the end, she was actually in the bottom two together with another Filipina, Amanda. The latter, however, showed guest judge Daniel Mananta her true anger (which the Indonesian celebrity was forcing out of her in an earlier challenge) that pushed the utterance of the ‘F’ word while she was unleashing a mouthful. Interestingly, that reaction saved her from getting the ax.

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In anger, Amanda (right) mentioned the 'F' word while bursting out in anger at the judges. It worked in her favor as Franchesca (left) was left out in the cold.

Episode 6 will be about running out of luck and having an age crisis. As to which girls these phrases will be attributed to, you’ll need to watch tonight. 😉

Below is a teaser of the next.

courtesy of AsNTM

If you want to watch the entire episode, click HERE.

Mr. Gay World 2015 and the tour of Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by Norman on April 29, 2015
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Mr. Gay World 2014 Stuart Hatton Jr (right) and Mr. Gay World Philippines Nomer Yuzon pose in front of Parliament

Nomer (crouched on top of two of the guys) poses with the Mr. Gay World 2015 joiners

Nomer (crouched on top of two of the guys) poses with the Mr. Gay World 2015 joiners

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A photo grid of the Cape Town tour mostly taken by Nomer himself

Groufies galore among the candidates

Groufies galore among the candidates

wpid-photogrid_14287548084732.jpg.jpeg Mr. Gay World Philippines 2015 Nomer Yuzon does remind me of a young Leo Tavarro Valdez in the photos above. Regardless, our bet is having the most fun time of his life representing the country in Mr. Gay World 2015. For the past few days, they have been doing a hop-on-hop-off city tour around Cape Town, South Africa and an outlying winery in Franschoek plus scenic spots. The bonding has been nothing short of amazing among them. Actually, candidates in other pageants can learn a thing or two from their closeness. You can really feel the sincerity among everyone. 😉

Mr. Gay World 2015 was featured in The Times of South Africa and our bet was prominently pictured being lifted by another candidate.

Mr. Gay World 2015 was featured in The Times of South Africa and our bet was prominently pictured being lifted by another candidate.

Supermodel International 2015 to be hosted at Fontana Leisure Parks

Posted by Norman on April 29, 2015
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The thirty one candidates of The Supermodel International 2015 with the reigning winner (middle, top row) Stephanie Cruz of Puerto Rico

supermodelintl2015 Don’t look now, but an international modeling pageant is being hosted at Fontana Leisure Parks in Clark, Pampanga.

The Supermodel International 2015 will have its finals this coming Sunday, May 3, at the resort itself. Reigning winner Stephanie Cruz of Puerto Rico, together with the thirty-one (31) candidates, have been busy shooting and filming videos to be used for the coronation night as well as promotional clips for the modeling competition.

The ladies doing a golf shoot for the finals

The ladies doing a golf shoot for the finals

Reigning winner Stephanie Cruz of Puerto Rico

Reigning winner Stephanie Cruz of Puerto Rico

Shanice Eve Bailonfor the Philippines

Shanice Eve Bailon for the Philippines

According to the coverage of Missosology, Pradinunt Production Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that the 2015 Supermodel International Competition, hosted by Butterfly Media Co. Ltd., will take place in Clark City, Philippines from Fontana Resort on May 3 (8-10pm) and televised live in China, Hong Kong, Macau and selected countries in Asia and World Wide streaming on Youtube. The Official Residence and World Final venue is Fontana Resort (www.fontana.com.ph)…

Supermodel International is an international cultural exchange event integrating female beauty, talents, general quality and cultural communication. The theme of the Supermodel International Contest is “Expanding international cultural and fashion development, and meeting worldwide demands, based on the beauty resources across the world.”

The candidates of The Supermodel International 2015 #PrayForNepal

The candidates of The Supermodel International 2015 #PrayForNepal

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Miss Philippines Shanice Eve Bailon takes a groufie with Misses Borneo and Malaysia

Ma. Carmella Michelle Dolmer: Daragang Magayon 2015 Winner

Posted by Norman on April 29, 2015
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Ma. Carmella Michelle Dolmer is crowned Daragang Magayon 2015!

Ma. Carmella Michelle Dolmer is crowned Daragang Magayon 2015!

imagedaragangmagayon2015a Fresh from the Albay Astrodome, the winners of Daragang Magayon Festival 2015 were crowned in a festive celebration of beauty, elegance and all-around charm.

Top favorite Ma. Carmella Michelle Dolmer was named Daragang Magayon 2015. The 17 year-old beauty of Filipino-Canadian lineage led the competition from start to finish after getting a lion’s share of the special awards, aside from charming the star-studded panel of judges. She stands 5’8″.

With more training, I’m pretty sure we’ll see more of this drop dead gorgeous girl come 2016 in the nationals. She will be safely 18 by then and fully polished.

1st Runner-Up is Francia Layderos with 2nd Runner-Up honors going to Christine Arnedo. Named Daragang Magayon Turismo is Iana Villania, while Carmela Doma took home Daragang Magayon Almasor.

Hosted by Isabelle Daza, the board of judges included celebrities like Jaclyn Jose, Eula Valdez, Angel Aquino, Joyce Ann Burton-Titular and Lem Pelayo, together with model Rocky Salumbides, designers Jojie Lloren & Frederick Peralta plus special guest Geoff Eigenmann.

Congratulations are in order for Ma. Carmella Michelle Dolmer and her handler Jud Ballesteros who happens to be the regional mentor of Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Official Candidate Marvi Ann de Lima. I’m truly happy with this victory! 😀

P.S. Rico Manallo gets the credit for the coronation image above.

Robert Mcnamara: From Down Under for Misters 2015/The Mister Filipinas Search

Posted by Norman on April 28, 2015
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Rob Mcnamara during his victory as Mister Philippines Australia and with his loving family (upper right photo)

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Rob during one of his intense workouts

Robert ‘Rob’ Stoner Mcnamara was just your ordinary Fil-Aussie guy who enjoys working as a Flight Coordinator at the Melbourne Airport, hanging out with friends, body building at the gym and spending quality time with his parents and younger sister. But that was before he won the title of Mister Philippines Australia last year.

Nowadays, the 20 year-old from Glastone Park spends a lot more time bulking up for Misters 2015/The Mister Filipinas Search and brushing up on his knowledge of Philippine culture. As the representative of the Filipino Community from Down Under, he has the responsibility of bringing pride and honor to his supporters in his native Melbourne. And if he is lucky enough to go several notches higher and become one of the winners in the national finals here, the mission becomes even more great, what with the hashtag #ForThePhilippines getting attached to his name by then.

But that would be getting far ahead of the story. For now, let us await Rob’s arrival in Manila for the competition by the 3rd Quarter of 2015, and how he will suit up for the pressures of becoming an Official Candidate for Misters 2015. 😉

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A photo grid of Rob as Mister Philippines Australia, at the gym, as a cool Fil-Aussie guy and during one of his trips to the Philippines with the family