So how did we do in 2022?

Posted by Norman on December 31, 2022
Posted in: 1 Pageant Pages, 2 Shout-out-Looks. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , .


(Note: In the wrap-up below, I included only the pageants that are either established or fairly recognizable.)

With unfinished businesses in both Miss Universe and Miss World, the performance of the country in international pageantry this 2022 cannot be definitive. But with whatever has been accomplished, the period is dotted with placements galore and a sprinkling of wins in competitions that are considered minor or less than prestigious at best.

Consider these line-up of outputs:

1. Miss Eco International winner Kathleen Paton
2. Miss Global winner Shane Tormes
3. Miss International Queen winner Fuschia Anne Ravena
4. Miss Supermodel Worldwide winner Alexandra Mae Rosales
5. Noble Queen of the Universe winner Cristina Gonzalez Romualdez (left photo)
6. Miss Cosmoworld winner Meiji Cruz (right photo)
7. Miss Tourism Metropolitan International Angelica Pantaliano
8. Miss Tourism World 1st Runner-Up Justine Felizarta
9. Miss Eco Teen 1st Princess Francesca Beatriz McLelland
10. Miss Grand International 5th Runner-Up Roberta Tamondong
11. Miss International Top 15 Hannah Arnold
12. Miss Earth Top 20 Jenny Ramp
13. Miss Supranational Top 20 Alison Black
14. Miss Intercontinental Top 20 Gabrielle Basiano
15. The Miss Globe Top 15 Chelsea Fernandez

On the male side, the collective tally is not bad – already a generous assessment considering how the country has been doing in the past 5 years or so. If only Mister World was staged this year, then Kirk Bondad might be leading the field:

1. Mister Beauté International winner John Ernest Tanting
2. Man Hot Star International winner Jovy Bequillo
3. MR Universe winner El Cid Camacho (left photo)
4. Manhunt International Male Supermodel 1st Runner-Up Joshua de Sequera
5. Mister Grand International 1st Runner-Up Kristzan delos Santos
6. Mister International 4th Runner-Up MJ Ordillano
7. Mr Gay World Top 7 Finalist Jhapett Raymundo
8. Caballero Universal Top 10 Andre Cue
9. Mister Supranational Top 20 RaÉd Fernandéz Al-Zghayér
10. World Fitness Supermodel 2nd Runner-Up Mark Jero Bagaporo
11. World Fitness Supermodel 4th Runner-Up Edviro Fuentes Jr.

In spite of the fact that Philippine representatives pride themselves to be one of the most well-prepared in the world, we cannot expect to claim victories (or #1 finishes all the time). As the saying goes, “you win some, you lose some” (or lose more, if you will). The role of fate (or destiny) will always be in play however which way we look at it. Let us just be grateful of achievements as they come, and in whatever shape or size. After all, humility is a value that should always be present in everyone.

Looking forward to 2023 with enthusiasm!

Next stop: The 71st Miss Universe!

12 comments on “So how did we do in 2022?”

  1. Norman is super strict
    So I believe the Philippine team got a C minus from him .

    • May ganu’n? Doesn’t ‘F’ come right after ‘C’?

      Or, is that your way of saying he just stopped short of putting the blog in the freezer?… NANANAWAGAN SA WORDPRESS.COM. What’s going on, Mdmes/Sirs?

  2. Happy New Year!!

    Wow seems like only yesterday we were celebrating 2010, when the Philippine pageant Renaissance began.

    From that point on, the country has been blessed celebrating multiple Big 4 crowns;
    MU 2015, 2018
    MW 2013
    MI 2013, 2016
    ME 2014, 2015, 2017

    Thankful for the past, grateful for the present. Above all, we are reminded of our mortality in that tomorrow is not promised and just one heartbeat away to eternity.

    #BeWell

  3. Miss Cruz is the real winner here. Bongga Ang prize kung totoo man Ang prize na yon. Parang nagretire na sya at young age. Any video after her winning confirming the prize on hand and working contract, etc.
    Happy New year mga vecks 😊🎉🎆
    Be kind to everyone 😱😆 cherette.

  4. Congratulations to ALL the girls, boys and gays who represented The Philippines this 2022! As well as their handlers and trainers. Supporters, reporters, critics, bloggers and vloggers. Everyone had a role to play. You did us proud. There are no losers. You are all winners.

    Happy New Year and indeed, World Peace!

  5. I think our candidates are great beauty athletes. They are very competitive. We have a good set of winners. Despite being the readiest, we may not win, because we need to change the winners. If the face of the pageants stays stagnant, it will lose the appeal of being inclusive.

  7. If I rate the achievements of our representatives this year. It would be very satisfactory. I agree with Norman. Fate always has the final say.

  8. Let us be honest, one of many contributing factors why our representatives are succesful in their own competitions is because of Norman’s blog. Tito Norman rallied behind every candidates by encouraging his thousand loyal supporters in his blog to support them in their journey to success. I believe Tito Norman really deserved an accolade also.

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