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It takes a Village to make a Beauty Queen

Posted by Norman on August 6, 2018
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I am very pleased to be part of this documentary video – “It Takes A Village to make a Beauty Queen” by QueenMaker Philippines – for the 50th Mutya Ng Pilipinas.

Watch me below as I share my thoughts alongside pageant experts/personalities like Arnold Mercado of Aces & Queens, Rodgil Flores of Kagandahang Flores Beauty Camp, Jontie Martinez of Galatea, Shandy Montecarlo Lim, Noel Garrovillo, Makoy Manlapaz and Mark Arthur Payumo Abalos.

The docu-video was shot at the Globe Studios of Globe Iconic BHS and during the Final Screening of Mutya ng Pilipinas at Ascott Makati.

Bb. Pilipinas 2017: Top 10 National Costumes

Posted by Norman on April 25, 2017
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Below are the Top 10 National Costumes for Bb. Pilipinas 2017 after last night’s judging:

Jontie Martinez for #Binibini7 Jennyline Malpaya

Erich Miñoza for #Binibini10 Jehza Huelar

Roland Alzaté for #Binibini13 Sirene Sutton

Cary Santiago for #Binibini15 Maria Angelica De Leon

Frederick Berches for #Binibini18 Nelda Ibe

Nick Guarino for #Binibini20 Christa Borja

Edwin Uy for #Binibini22 Chanel Olive Thomas

John Cliff for #Binibini26 Ruffa Nava

Jun Ilusorio for #Binibini29 Karla May Manongsong

Francis Libiran for #Binibini31 Katarina Rodriguez

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Vote for the Best in National Costume (ONLY) in the Bb. Pilipinas (Official) Page where the picture with the most number of likes wins!

Voting is until Friday the 28th 11:59PM.

Coming Soon: The 38th Flores de Mayo 2017 “Fatima”

Posted by Norman on April 17, 2017
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This one will happen on May 13 at the Music Hall of SM MOA

This coming May 13 at the Music Hall of the SM Mall of Asia, another edition of the yearly Flores de Mayo will unfold with thirty (30) designers participating with their respective muses and escorts. This is the 38th Flores de Mayo 2017 “Fatima” which will showcase the works of the following individuals (in order of their parade appearances):

Dave Ocampo, Obet Orajay, Nickky Martinez, Johnny Abad, Erich Miñoza, Vince Sityar, Russ Cuevas, Paolo Blanco, Leslie Rivera, Rey Lazaro, Gil Granado, Roy Aquino, Marlo Javier, Jontie Martinez, Joms de Castro, Adam Balasa, Piter Otordos, Louis Pangilinan, Rowell Panlilio, Pencil Diestra, Sonyboy Mindo, Christopher Quejano, Pepe Quitco, Marjorie Lee Gumabay, Ole Morabe, Edwin Uy, Yeye Pantaleon, Chico Estiva, Rholand Roxas and Renee Salud.

Below are twenty-seven of the sketches that you will see come to life on May 13.


Watch out for the coverage of normannorman.com courtesy of our junior coverage partner Joseph Gerard V. Jose. Joy Arguil and I might be in Pagudpod, Ilocos Norte at the time, but if the schedule will change, we’ll definitely be there! 😀

Giving credit to the Bb. Pilipinas 2017 National Costume Designers Part 3

Posted by Norman on April 5, 2017
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I know that the hardworking Designers who created the fabulous National Costumes for the Binibinis of Bb. Pilipinas 2017 toiled on their respective works so it is but fitting that we give credit to each one of them.

Let’s continue with Binibinis 21-30 dressed up by Polly Lagyap (with Mayor Madeleine Alfelar), Edwin Uy, Richie Bondoc, Mark Bumgarner, Jontie Martinez, John Cliff, Ian Paul Semira, Chico Estiva, Jun Ilusorio and Manny Halasan as officially photographed by Raymond Saldaña below.

Jamaica Ambal in Polly Lagyap (with Mayor Madeleine Alfelar)

Chanel Olive Thomas in Edwin Uy

Arah Salientes in Richie Bondoc

Dindi Pajares in Mark Bumgarner

Clarice Villareal in Jonti Martinez

Ruffa Nava in John Cliff

Beatrice Valente in Ian Paul Semira

Juliana Kapeundl in Chico Estiva

Karla May Manongsong in Jun Ilusorio

Liezel Ramos in Manny Halasan

Your Binibini 25 Clarice Villareal

Posted by Norman on March 15, 2017
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Your Binibini 25 Clarice Villareal comes from the Galatea Family of Jontie Martinez


Your Binibini 25 is the sole entry of Galatea Family of designer-siblings Jontie and Nickky Martinez. She is Clarice Marion Elbo Villareal, 23 years old, and comes from Antipolo City. This 5’8″ Architecture graduate from the University of Santo Tomas has varied interests which include painting, playing the guitar and playing volleyball.

How does Clarice feel that she got in as Official Candidate of Bb. Pilipinas 2017?

“Everything still feels surreal. I wasn’t expecting I’d actually land a spot in the Top 40 official candidates of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas – given that I am inexperienced and an independent candidate. Just months before, I attempted to enter a major beauty camp although unfortunately, I didn’t get in. Needless to say, it was really disheartening for me which is why going to the screening was actually a snap decision I made just two weeks prior to it.


Many thanks to my family and my handlers who lifted my spirit up, coached me and guided me. Without them, I really wouldn’t be here. Also, one thing I wouldn’t forget, prayers do work; there is nothing a prayer can’t answer. This journey is going to be a one tough ride but I am now ready to face it with conviction and full determination.”

courtesy of Beauty Pageant Updates

Photographer Edward dela Cuesta took this photo of Clarice Villareal


Not much is known about Clarice except the contents of this article and the video. But it won’t be long till you see her in full bloom as your Binibini 25.

Let’s talk about her chances, shall we? 🙂

“Luwalhati”: The 37th Flores de Mayo 2016

Posted by Norman on April 7, 2016
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The poster for “Luwalhati” designed by Bong Regala and illustrated by Danilo Franco

 
This coming May 1 at the Music Hall of the SM Mall of Asia, the grand 37th Flores de Mayo 2016 will be staged in all its pomp and religious glory. This is the annual gathering of world-class Filipino designers who pool together their talents in an exciting Mayflower event which honors Mary the Virgin, Mother of Christ.

 

Congregacion Del Santisimo Nombre Del Niño Jesus member-designers

 
It is interesting to note how the member-designers of Congregacion Del Santisimo Nombre Del Niño Jesus have structured the flow of this year’s activity which will revolve around the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The first part will focus on the actual presentation of the thirty (30) sagalas (maidens garbed in Renaissance/Victorian-inspired gowns) in procession and escorted by handsome men in Barong Tagalog. This will be followed by the floral offering and awarding of La Flor de Manila and other important citations.

 

Members of the Congregacion with Renee Salud and others

  

Ogee Atos (left) – who will direct “Luwalhati” – while explaining the details of the event

 
If that’s not enough, there will be a third part where the designs will be inspired by images of the Peñafrancia and other saints.

You can expect to see an abundance of colors all throughout as black will not be used in the formal attires to be worn in the same.
 

Another group shot of the designers and organizers

 
The featured designers for “Luwalhati” are (in alphabetical order): Johnny Abad, Benjie Alvarez, Roy Aquino, Adam Balasa, Paolo Blanco, Richie Bondoc, Russ Cuevas, Donn Delantar, Pencil Diestra, Chico Estiva, Danilo Franco, Rian Fernandez, Rafael Louis Gonzalez, Rey Lazaro, Jontie Martinez, Sony Boy Mindo, Ole Morabe, Federico Navarro, James O’Briant, Obet Orajay, Piter Otordos, Louis Pangilinan, Ye Ye Pantaleon, Christopher Quejano, Pepe Quitco, Leslie Rivera, Rholand Roxas, Renee Salud, Vince Sityar and Michael Sta. Maria. Director will be Ogee Atos.

Mark this on your calendar! This will definitely be a religious feast filled with color and pageantry. 🙂

All images taken by Joy Arguil for normannorman.com.

Sunday Specials: 2 each for JDV, R-L’s Angels and Galatea in Bb. Pilipinas 2016

Posted by Norman on February 14, 2016
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These six beauties come from the smaller pageant training groups for Bb. Pilipinas 2016

 
We are already familiar with them – the four individuals who have formed their own smaller camps to train and polish ladies for Bb. Pilipinas 2016. And mind you, it really takes a lot of effort and sacrifices to even get through the tough screening of the nationals. So I give my well-deserved kudos for entering two (2) Official Candidates each to:

John Dela Vega of Team JDV who has Jeslyn Santos and Christianne Ramos making it.

RL de Leon Lacanienta of R-L’s Angels for getting in Angelique de Leon and Daziella Gange.

The siblings Jontie & Nickky Martinez of Galatea for stepping it up for Jennyline Carla Malpaya and Leonalyn dela Cruz

Truth be told, each one of them can give really good fights in the competition despite being the Davids to the Goliaths of Aces & Queens and KF. During last Friday’s screenings, in fact, Angelique de Leon (for her wit and joie-de-vivre), Jeslyn Santos (for her much improved version) and Jennyline Carla Malpaya (for her very exotic features and color) registered very well among members of the panel.

Also, you just cannot simply count out Daziella Gange who is Miss Heritage Pilipinas 2015 (she represented us and placed 1st Runner-Up during Miss Heritage in South Africa), Christianne Ramos who is Miss Charity Queen Philippines 2015 (she represented us during Miss Charity Queen International 2015 in Taiwan) and Leonalyn dela Cruz, a Professional Model who has vastly gained a lot of experience on the ramp to strut her way more confidently.

Who will shine bright? JDV, R-L or Galatea?

We shall see! 😉

Who do you see shining among them?

Miss Aviation Philippines 2016 is Kristine Malicsi

Posted by Norman on February 10, 2016
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Kristine Malicsi (top photo, middle) leads the winners of Miss Aviation Philippines 2016

 
Last night at the Rigodon Ballroom of Manila Peninsula, an 18 year-old winsome lass from Navotas was crowned Miss Aviation Philippines 2016 and defeated 13 other contenders for the title. Kristine Malicsi, a student of International Travel & Tourism at the Lyceum of the Philippines University, wowed the judges with her good looks and charming appeal to lead all comers at the end of the competition. Her 1st Runner-Up is Reichelieu Emory Santos, with Trizia Abaya completing the Top 3 as 2nd Runner-Up.

Kristine, whom I have met last December through her designer-mentor Jontie Martinez, is really a sweet and good-natured young lady who can certainly add that youthful quality to the branding of the pageant. She can definitely “inspire the youth to pursue a career in aviation and empower women in the industry“.

Congratulations to Pageant Director Morena Carla Cabrera-Quimpo for the successful staging of another edition of Miss Aviation Philippines! 🙂

Left to right: Trizia, Kristine and Reichelieu for Miss Aviation Philippines 2016 (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

Why not another independent  candidate for Bb. Pilipinas 2016?

Posted by Norman on January 14, 2016
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She is trying out for Bb. Pilipinas 2016. On her own, for a change

 
Just to prove that I’m not limited to blogging only about the possible Bb. Pilipinas 2016 joiners who come from the different established camps (just like what I did last month for Jennyline Carla Malpaya who is likely to be fielded by Designer Jontie Martinez), I am giving space now to one lady who will submit her application for the beauty pageant simply because she wants to try her luck in the ultra-competitive search. Nothing wrong with that. It’s not like BPCI has closed its doors to wannabes with no previous national pageant experience or have no camp back-up.

Remember Anabel Christine Tia? She flew from Ozamiz City armed only with the determination to follow her dreams. She went for her first attempt last 2014 and got in. It was only during the final screening when she was warmly welcomed by KF into the fold. And she even returned last year with marked improvements. Will the young woman in this post follow that trail?

The name is Jan Louise Lopez Abejero. She is 21 years old, stands 5’7″ and is a graduate of Mass Communication from the University of Santo Tomas. As far as special interests are concerned, she loves cooking, reading books, writing, painting and even hosting. She also does regular volunteer work for charity.

Dear readers, don’t pin her down just yet. This girl might have something extra special that will convince the judges. Let’s give everyone the chance. It could be just for the experience. Or it could also be to see what fate awaits her in the screening. Can she pull through? 🙂

Jennyline Carla Malpaya: An Independent Binibini?

Posted by Norman on December 31, 2015
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Jennyline Carla Malpaya could be the Jontie Martinez baby for Bb. Pilipinas 2016

 
A little over three weeks ago, I attended the Christmas Party hosted by Designer-Siblings Jontie and Nickky Martinez at the Manila Polo Club with some media friends. During the same festive gathering, beautiful ladies were also present – mostly previous titleholders/pageant joiners like Jeanne Harn, Maricarl Tolosa, (Dr.) Ellore Punzalan & Eizza Lim plus a sprinkling of potential winners for 2016 which include the vibrant and alluring Jennyline Carla Malpaya who is the subject of this post.

Jennyline is a Philippine Fashion Week mainstay who has been regularly booked for the runway and meticulously observed/supervised by amicable Direk Cata Figueroa. And it is here where the tall (5’8″) headturner has constantly improved her catwalk and projection skills.

True-blue pageant followers are well aware that Jontie Martinez usually fields in just one applicant in the annual Bb. Pilipinas and almost always gets a 100% batting average of putting his bet in the official fold. Will Jennyline Carla Malpya be that one or another girl who will be featured next?

Let’s wait and see! 😉

Jennyline for Philippine Fashion Week