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Halfway-through Favorites for Miss Universe Philippines 2022

Posted by Norman on April 15, 2022
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normannorman.com’s Halfway-through Favorites for Miss Universe Philippines 2022

Half a month from now, or April 30 to be exact, Miss Universe Philippines 2022 will be crowned at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in what could be the biggest live finals of any national pageant ever since its first edition last 2020.

After last week’s Press Presentation at Hilton Manila, lock-in at Holiday Inn Express Manila, sponsor photoshoots and daily goings-on, allow me to share my running tally of favorites for the title. A lot can still happen starting next week once they go through the Swimsuit and National Costume Competitions, Charity Gala and Preliminaries. So this list of twelve is likely to give way to a couple of changes here and there. But for now, my dozen picks are:

1. Michelle Marquez Dee | Makati
2. Celeste Cortesi | Pasay
3. Ma Katrina Llegado | Taguig
4. Pauline Amelinckx | Bohol
5. Lou Dominique Piczon | Cebu Prov
6. Chantal Elise Schmidt | Cebu City
7. Annabelle McDonnell | Misamis Oriental
8. Angelica Lopez | Palawan
9. Julia Saubier | Albay
10. Vanessa Caro | Iloilo Province
11. Ghenesis Latugat | Baguio City
12. Ivylou Borbon | Pangasinan

Let’s see if the coming week will maintain or alter the rankings above. The excitement in me is building up nicely. And I can’t wait to see who will really lock in their spots during the homestretch.

#MissUniversePhilippines2022
#MUPHSisterhood
#uniquelybeautiful

The MUPH Interview Challenge Winners

Posted by Norman on April 4, 2022
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Here are the four #UniquelyBeautiful delegates, in no particular order, who topped the lists of our panelists in the #MUPH2022InterviewChallenge!

Congratulations, ladies!

Note: No Fan voting was factored in this challenge!

#MUPH2022TheOnlineChallenges
#MissUniversePhilippines2022
#MUPH2022
#MUPHSisterhood

All my favorite MUPH2022 Introduction Videos

Posted by Norman on March 15, 2022
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Having watched all the introduction videos of the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Official Delegates, I find it tough to assess each entry based solely on how they project themselves while speaking. I added three more #personal parameters:

1. which video did I watch over and over again and enjoyed myself each time;
2. which video was able to maximize the content in just half a minute
3. which video made the delegate truly interesting to want to know her even more

I picked my personal Top 3 from among them:

1. Francheska Alexine Dadivas – Roxas City – she had me at the tiger prawn closeup and a smart wink – two details that quickly promoted the city and then her cool self.

2. Vanessa Caro – Iloilo Province – her voice was so well-modulated that I wanted to listen to every word she said. She can be an effective motivational speaker.

3. Katrina Llegado – Taguig City – she was able to encapsulate a lot about herself in just a short amount of time, and without sounding like she was in a hurry to impress.

Seven Honorable mentions: Celeste Cortesi of Pasay, Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol, Lou Piczon of Cebu Province, Michelle Dee of Makati City, Annabelle McDonnell of Misamis Oriental, Dorothy Gemillan of Iloilo City and Julia Saubier of Albay

If you want to watch all the remaining intro vids, head over to the YouTube channel of Empire Philippines.

#muph2022introductionvideochallenge
#MissUniversePHonKumu
#MissUniversePhilippines2022

Miss Universe Philippines 2022: What makes a woman uniquely beautiful?

Posted by Norman on March 8, 2022
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In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Top 50 Official Delegates answered the question in the title. Below are some of their responses.

11 for Aces & Queens in Miss Universe Philippines 2022

Posted by Norman on March 1, 2022
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Almost a dozen, and a whole lot of #phenomenal presence among them. Here are the eleven (11) Aces & Queens bets who are now part of the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Official Delegates:

From Luzon –
Ivylou Borbon of Pangasinan
Julia Saubier of Albay

From the Visayas –
Lou Dominique Piczon of Cebu Province
Vanessa Caro of Iloilo Province
Sashi Chiesa of Lapu-Lapu City
Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol
Dorothy Gemillan of Iloilo City
Chantal Schmidt of Cebu City

From Mindanao –
Jedidah Korinihona of Davao del Sur
Annabelle Mae McDonnell of Misamis Oriental

From NCR –
Isabelle Kristine Braza of Las Piñas

#MissUniversePhilippines2022

Day of Reveal Picks for Miss Universe Philippines 2022

Posted by Norman on February 28, 2022
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After the reveal of the Top 50 Official Delegates for Miss Universe Philippines 2022, the excitement has started to build up even more. There will always be favorites as early as now. So let me share mine. The actual pre-pageant challenges have not started yet. So this list of twenty (20) can easily change after each hurdle. But for now, I will keep an eye on:

Celeste Cortesi of Pasay
Michelle Dee of Makati City
Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol
Katrina Llegado of Taguig City
Lou Dominique Piczon of Cebu Province
Vanessa Caro of Iloilo Province
Chantal Elise Schmidt of Cebu City
Annabelle Mae McDonnell of Misamis Oriental
Julia Saubier of Albay
Francheska Alexine Dadivas of Roxas City
Angelica Lopez of Palawan
Dorothy Gemillan of Iloilo City
Nyca Bernardo of Bulacan Province
Lyza Katrina Samalio of Ilocos Norte
Jona Sweett of Aklan
Sashi Chiesa of Lapu-Lapu City
Jedidah Korinihona of Davao del Sur
Zeneth Joy Bueno Kahn of Isabela
Mary Dawn Molina Abiera of Sultan Kudarat
Ghenesis Latugat of Baguio City

#MissUniversePhilippines2022

The Resurfacing of Julia Saubier

Posted by Norman on February 14, 2022
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Someone resurfaces.

This time, she’ll be double the intensity with thrice the fierceness.

Aces & Queens brings you in 2022:

Julia Saubier

The former Binibini is 27 years old, stands 5’11” and was born in Lyons, France. She is an academic achiever and financed her studies from high school to her Master’s Degree thru academic scholarships.

She graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York University Abu Dhabi She took her Master’s Degree in Yenching Academy of Peking and went to the Identity School of Acting in London. She has something big under wraps involving a major film project abroad.

As an international model she has appeared in ads for Adidas, Apple, L’Oreal among many others.

This multi lingual and accomplished lady has travelled the world but this time she wants the universe. She joined Binibining Pilipinas in 2019 and this year she is competing for a second time but is crossing over to a different pageant and will be representing Albay.

Headshot Photo: Lei Ponce (@theleiponce)
Makeup: Lei Ponce
Hair: Jonas Lucas (@jonaxlucas)

Swimsuit Photo: Mark Neto Diaz @themarknetodiaz assisted by Saga Abad @saga_abad
HMU: @arnelpalmera

#AcesandQueens
#AcesandQueensClassof2022
#AcesandQueensReveal

About Julia Saubier

Posted by Norman on January 31, 2020
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Now if you thought Julia Saubier would join Miss Universe Philippines or Bb. Pilipinas this year, think again.

Straight from the Kung-Fu Goddess herself:

“Last year before BBP, I was living in the mountains of rural China. Training in kung-fu for 8 hours a day, and remotely doing research and writing for my master’s thesis.

I joined BBP as an obscure, private person with no previous experience in modeling or pageantry (and a dislocated shoulder) ✌🏽

I ran on my fire 🔥🔥—an intense self-belief in the quality and integrity of my ideas and capacity to do good.

(And of course the love and support of my family, closest friends, and Saubier soldiers).

I went from this random candidate to dark horse to frontrunner. But the competition didn’t work out as I had hoped for or planned.

I’ve been reading the outpour of support—all your messages and comments telling me you believe in me and want me to join again.

They’re humbling and heartwarming, thank you.

I’ve decided that I will not be joining this year to instead pursue other creative and social impact work. And to continue to invest time in training and building skills which will allow me to continue to get opportunities in the kinds of film and creative projects I want to do.

I hope you can continue to support me in my chosen path. Let’s all support and be kind to all the women who are competing this year 🙏🏽 (no more fake troll accounts pls). It takes a lot of guts and energy to go through what is a really grueling and exacting 3-month journey.

Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. Mahal ko kayong lahat!”

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Will Julia Saubier consider joining Miss Universe Philippines in 2020?

Posted by Norman on December 12, 2019
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It was only a matter of time before I give her another featured spotlight. With ABS-CBN News and PEP.ph already uploading teasers for next year’s possible aspirants, then allow me to throw in mine.

I almost always get panned for blogging about former Binibini Julia Saubier. There are those who say that I am like a dedicated spokesperson when – just like the other pageant followers and enthusiasts – I am just here to write about her then.

Now with the election of Zozibini Tunzi as Miss Universe 2019, will the likes of Julia – strong-willed and outspoken – have the right ingredients to reconsider a second national pageant outing via Miss Universe Philippines 2020? She has the smarts and the confidence of steel to bravely dare. I have no issue about her looks because she remains beautiful to me – especially in person.

As far as her loss (and non-placement) during Bb. Pilipinas 2019 is concerned, we were still gazing at the direction of a beautiful face first and an articulate self after. Someone like Atty. Bea Patricia “Patch” Magtanong can definitely fit the mold if only she is not under contract with BPCI for 18 months. And that could stop this lawyer from giving up the Bb. Pilipinas International 2019 title in favor of MUP2020. She could gun for another glory in 2021 instead.

For now, let us look at possibilities using a slightly different formula by reversing the focus – articulate and commanding self first and gorgeous face after. After all, a national beauty pageant has the mandated physical requirements already in place.

Your thoughts, dear readers?