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Olivia Quido-Co’s Beauty Day in Manila

Posted by Norman on August 13, 2022
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#WelcomeBack, Ms O!

It was a homecoming of sorts for Olivia Quido-Co. The last time she was here in the Philippines was back in pre-pandemic 2019 when she hosted a #BeautyDay then. Three years have passed ever since. This time, she has returned with a bang. At the Garden Ballroom of Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, #MissOBeautyDayinManila was celebrated once more with Olivia Quido Skincare on the spotlight and her VIPs.

The successful beauty entrepreneur and her supportive husband Jason Co welcomed all guests, including members of the mainstream, print, online and pageant media along with program host MJ Felipe. Carrying the brand that is now known internationally as the official skincare of Miss Universe, they brought their successful line of products here and even conducted personal consultations with regular clients.

But not to overshadow her #MissUniverse affiliation, the very engaging Ms. O also answered questions about how she was able to land the big deal with the said pageant organization, as well as successfully bringing her brand to South American countries like Paraguay, Colombia and Brazil. From here, she will conduct a charity program in Smokey Mountain to provide education to at least 100 streetchildren.

Later this month, she will fly to Vietnam and Thailand for separate business-related launches before returning to New York in September where she will reunite with current titleholder Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu for more projects.

As for the host country of the next Miss Universe edition, her lips are tightly sealed but will go wherever it will be held next. More than this, she is all for the inclusion of single moms/married women in the popular beauty pageant.

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Olivia and husband Jason with their respective moms

With some of my pageant media colleagues who covered the event

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


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Below is Gwen’s message to her detractors.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is now the Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl for 2019

Posted by Norman on October 25, 2018
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Look who’s the 2019 Calendar Girl of Ginebra San Miguel – Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach! Her launch took place last Tuesday night and it was such a well-attended event at the EDSA Shangrila Hotel.

This is definitely a multi-million peso endorsement deal for our Queen, I reckon.

Throwback Thursday: Miss World 2002 Azra Akin

Posted by Norman on November 13, 2014
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courtesy of kıvanç tatlıtuğ

Miss World 2002 Azra Akin of Turkey

Miss World 2002 Azra Akin of Turkey

Personaly, I have always associated Miss World 2002 Azra Akin with EDSA Shangri-la Hotel.

You see, back in the day when I was still active with Mabuhay Beauties, our leader Boyet Blas started a prediction contest among its members. Whoever can guess the winner of Miss World 2002 will win an overnight stay at EDSA Shangri-la Hotel with breakfast. Actually, both pageant reviewer Joseph Vitug and I submitted Azra Akin as our choice of winner plus the runners-up. If I remember correctly, what made me win was the inclusion of eventual 2nd Runner-Up Marina Mora of Peru in my list of winners.

Back to the beautiful Azra, she was born in the Netherlands to Turkish parents. At 17, she became Elite Model of Turkey and went to Nice, France for the international finals where she landed the Top 15. But it was not until she turned 21 when she took part in the Miss Turkey competition for Miss World. She won that one and booked a trip to London where she also topped the competition in Alexandria Palace. Watch the video below to see her in Australia (as part of her Miss World Tour of Duty ) with the late Steve Irwin.

courtesy of OfficialMissWorld

Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ and Azra Akın

Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ and Azra Akın

Prior to returning to Istanbul, Azra jumpstarted a showbiz career in the English capital when she won a Gold Medal in the British Reality TV show “The Games” and soon after, she modelled for the postcards of Eurovision Song Contest 2004. Following this, she became a TV and movie personality in Turkey. She starred in at least four films, appeared in several programs on the small screen, and even joined/won her country’s version of Dancing With The Stars.

At 32, Azra is considered one of the most desirable women in Turkey. But is she still single? Let’s ask Turkish actor Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ (who formerly held the Best Model of the World 2002 title) because based from my research, the two of them were secretly married until the prying eyes of the paparazzis and field reporters let the cat out of the bag. Their long-standing relationship had its share of ups and downs, but they still remain happily together up to now. 😉

One of Azra Akin's latest photoshoots - still ravishing, I must say.

One of Azra Akin’s latest photoshoots – still ravishing, I must say.

Sunday Specials: On December 29, she will become Mrs. Shamcey Supsup-Lee

Posted by Norman on December 15, 2013
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On the afternoon of December 29, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2011 and Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-Up Shamcey Supsup will walk down the aisle to marry Lloyd T. Lee, the man she will spend the rest of her life with.

The Holy Matrimony will take place at the Church of the Risen Lord (inside U.P. Diliman), with strictly-by-invitation reception following at the Isla Ballroom of EDSA Shangri-la Hotel.

I’m pretty sure the entourage will include some of our most beautiful beauty queens to make it the most celebrated Binibini wedding – not only of 2013 but in a long while.

Best wishes to the sweet couple!