A Supranational Sendoff for the Poland-bound Team Philippines

Posted by Norman on June 20, 2022
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Here are photos from the Official Sendoff hosted by Miss World Philippines Organization for our entries to the Festival of Beauty in Malapolska, Poland – Miss Supranational 2022 and Mister Supranational 2022.

#MissSupranationalPhilippines2022 Alison Black and #MisterSupranationalPhilippines2022 RaÉd Fernandéz Al-Zghayér are definitely excited about their upcoming journey to Poland for the competition. Our Queen will already depart on June 25, more than a week ahead of Raed who will fly on July 5.

All the reigning titleholders of MWPO – Gwen Fourniol, Ashley Subijano Montenegro, Sam Santamaria, Francesca Beatriz Mclelland, Justine Felizarta and Cassandra Bermeo Chan – attended the event along with National Director Arnold Vegafria. Kingsford Hotel Manila GM Joe Xavier Fijardo was on hand to welcome everyone.

Watch out for more about our pair of Poland-bound representatives.

#misssupranational2022
#mistersupranational2022
#misssupranationalphilippines2022
#mistersupranationalphilippines2022

Aditya Khurana of India wins Man of the World 2022

Posted by Norman on June 19, 2022
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Congratulations to all the winners!

MAN of the WORLD 2022: Aditya Khurana of India
and his court
1st Runner Up Vladimir Grand of Ukraine
2nd Runner Up Nadim El Zein of the Philippines
3rd Runner Up Tjardo Vollema of the Netherlands
4th Runner Up Nguyen Huu Anh of Vietnam

Photo credit: Joy Arguil for Fab Philippines

Victory Homecoming Presscon for Miss Global 2022 Shane Tormes

Posted by Norman on June 18, 2022
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NEWLY crowned #MissGlobal2022 Shane Quintana Tormes, arrived yesterday at NAIA Terminal 3 from a successful stint in the Miss Global 2022 live finale held in Bali, Indonesia last June 11. She checked in at the plush Hotel Okura Manila in Resorts World Manila where she was feted with a victory party and media con today, June 18.

Shane was welcomed at the airport by Kagandahang Flores founder and principal trainer Rodin Gilbert B.flores and senior trainer/manager Jess Juaniza Soriano together with several relatives and friends including select members of the media.

Tormes, a multi-titled beauty queen from Camarines Sur, was crowned as Miss Global 2022, besting a field of 62 beauties worldwide in a glittering finale held at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia on June 11 and finally proclaimed and crowned past midnight of June 12, coinciding with the 124th Philippine Independence Day.

Shane, who also won as Miss Talent for a powerful interpretation of Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary,” became the first Filipina to win the US-based international pageant that was established in 2013.

“I am so happy and proud that finally, a Filipina won the coveted Miss Global title,” said Pauline Sofia Laping, President and National Director of Miss Global Philippines. “I was in shock and overwhelmed at Shane’s victorious
feat in Bali. Everything has paid off; she had come a long way to get to this journey and cap it beautifully. To God be the Glory!”

Shane, who was crowned by Miss Global Organization President Van Pham, will reign alongside Miss Global 2021 Jessica da Silva, a single mom who represented the United Arab Emirates, won the title via a series of virtual competitions several weeks ago, and crowned on the same night in Bali.

The pageant allows single women as well as single mothers aged 18-35 to qualify for the tilt. No pageant was held in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Named as runners-up to both Shane and Jessica were: Sandra Lim from Malaysia, 1st; Brooke Rankin from Australia, 2nd; Sandra Boris from Lithuania, 3rd; and Natalia Gurgel from Brazil, 4th.

Shane reprised the victory of Megan Young, the very first and so far, only Filipina Miss World, in the very same venue back in 2013.

A “veteran” whose pageant skills were honed by Kagandahang Flores camp, particularly its founder and head trainer Rodgil Flores and senior trainer Jess Soriano, pasarela trainer Georgette Garrido, Public Speaking and Communications trainers Jerome Balute, Miguel West, Jace Chiong, Ma Romina Gemini Zabala, Nathan Daniel Sison and Niňo Lasin.

Shane’s victory was more meaningful coming after her mom’s death months before her international competition. After she won as Miss Global 2022, she posted on social media, “PARA SA’YO PILIPINAS. Thank you so much Lord And my dearest MAMA for guiding me all throughout this journey. To Miss Global Organization for entrusting me the PINK LOTUS CROWN. Thank you so much for believing in me.”

#MissGlobal2022
#ShaneQuintanaTormes

Thanksgiving Dinner for Miss World Philippines 2022 Gwen Fourniol

Posted by Norman on June 17, 2022
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Here are some photos from the thanksgiving dinner hosted by ProMedia for Miss World Philippines 2022 Gwen Fourniol held at Heat Restaurant, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila.

It was such a well-attended event with several members of the pageant and print media committing their support for Gwen’s bid for the country’s second Miss World crown.

Power couple Paul Izon Reyes and Jam Aquino – along with Gwen’s mother Sim and older brother Pierre-Alexandre – added special touches to the entire proceedings.

More photos and videos to follow!

Gwen with power couple Paul Reyes and Jam Aquino

Gwen with mother Sim and brother Pierre


#MissWorldPhilippines2022
#gwenfourniol
#MissWorld2022

Below is Gwen’s message to her detractors.

The Binibinis at the Araneta Fiesta Park

Posted by Norman on June 16, 2022
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Bb Pilipinas 2022 candidates enjoy time with kids at #AranetaFiestaPark

The Binibining Pilipinas 2022 candidates spent a fun-filled afternoon with children at the recently-opened Araneta Fiesta Park on June 16.

As part of the charity activities of this year’s pageant, the Binibinis joined around thirty orphans from the Chancery of the Diocese of Novaliches in experiencing the fun attractions and activities in Araneta Fiesta Park, a new outdoor attraction in Araneta City.

Among the attractions and rides that the kids and their Binibini ates enjoyed are the Jurassic Adventure where they rode atop quadrupedal dinosaurs, the iconic bipedal dinosaur that roams around Araneta City, Happy Cars, Express Train, giant inflatables, trampoline, and carnival game booths.

The charity activity was attended by Rev. Fr. Antonio Labiao Jr., Vicar General for Pastoral Affairs of the Diocese of Novaliches along with volunteers and lay members of the Diocese. It was hosted by Araneta City in an effort to help the Binibinis reenergize and have a fun time with kids who look up to them.

“We’re happy to give a fun and exciting experience to the children from the Diocese of Novaliches, especially with the Binibining Pilipinas candidates joining them. This is an opportunity for the ladies to take a break from their jam-packed schedules, have time to reconnect with themselves, and give inspiration to our kids today,” Marjorie Go, Assistant Vice President for Marketing, Araneta City.

The Araneta Fiesta Park, launched in
partnership with S&T Leisure Worldwide, boasts world-class rides and attractions that are designed to give exciting firsts and new memorable experiences to children and families at the City of Firsts.

Araneta Fiesta Park is open everyday from 4PM to 10PM.

#BbPilipinas2022 #BinibiniSisterhood #IamBinibini #AranetaCity #HomeOfTheQueens


Manita Hang: A Khmer-French beauty wins Miss Universe Cambodia 2022

Posted by Norman on June 16, 2022
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Our low-key ASEAN neighbors are starting to step up in its efforts to shine in international pageantry.

Take for example Manita Hang, a 23 year-old Khmer-French beauty who was just crowned Miss Universe Cambodia 2022 and will represent her country in the 71st edition of Miss Universe that should happen by year’s end. An Accounting & Finance graduate from the CamEd Business School in Phnom Penh, she speaks Khmer, English and French fluently. She stands somewhere between 5’5”-5’6”.

Watch her winning performance below.

Gorgeousness abounds in our part of the world. At the end of the day, preparations will spell the difference between winning and/or placing in Miss Universe. Is Cambodia ready for the big leagues?

Pia Wurtzbach meets the Binibinis

Posted by Norman on June 15, 2022
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It’s a sight you never thought would happen anymore. But it just did.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach spent a special day meeting up with the Binibinis of Binibining Pilipinas 2022 in a pep talk/session where the ladies were starstruck at first, then turned into wide-eyed learners who got to ask questions while learning a thing or two about pageantry and life after pageantry in general.

The Binibinis did not waste any opportunity to have their photo ops with Queen P. The grid below shows some of their snaps with her.

The session will be part of a special that will be shown on TV at a scheduled date soon.

Some of the Binibinis and their selfies with Queen P

Mister International Philippines 2022 Formal Wear Portraits: My Favorites

Posted by Norman on June 13, 2022
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Presenting: The Mister International Philippines 2022 Formal Wear photos in a photo grid above.

The #MisterInternationalPhilippines2022 contestants are here to redefine the role male pageants play in the society. See how they stamp their class in these official formal wear portraits shot in Cove Manila at Okada!

Below are my eleven (11) Favorites from among the images.

Photographed by Raymond Saldaña
Assisted by January Saga Abad and Ericson Buyson
Grooming by David’s Salon

#MisterInternationalPhilippines
#DistinctivelyHandsome
#MisterInternational
#MIPH2022

MJ Ordillano of Paranaque City

Mico Teng of Davao City

Kitt Cortez of San Juan City

Mark Avendano of Biñan, Laguna

Andre Cue of Cagayan de Oro City

Nelson Nazal of San Simon, Pampanga

Michael Ver Comaling of Leyte Province

John Ernest Tanting of Cebu City

Carl Joseph Abueg of Zambales

Hisam Hit of Quezon Province

Christian Villarin of Iloilo Province

Man of the World 2022: My Favorites

Posted by Norman on June 13, 2022
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There are twenty-two (22) candidates vying for the Man of the World 2022 Pageant which is currently ongoing. By now, they are heading to Baguio City where the second half of the competition will be held, leading to the Finals on June 18 at the Baguio Convention Center. Preliminaries have already been conducted at Okada Manila, including the “bahag” segment which I opted not to feature here anymore (go figure).

Below are the delegates who, in my opinion, are doing well so far. Most of them have also been consistently picking up special awards from the organizers and sponsors. I bet one of them will be proclaimed as winner eventuallly.

Vladimir Grand of Ukraine

Tjardo Vollema of the Netherlands

Brandex Cruz of the USA

Nadim El Zein of the Philippines

Aditya Khurana of India

Photos by Pawee Ventura for Missosology