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Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Preliminaries

Posted by Norman on April 28, 2022
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Last night’s Preliminaries of Miss Universe Philippines 2022 may have either sealed the winning fate of some or led to a bit of a shuffle at the top. Regardless, the 32 Finalists performed at their best. The announcement of recipients for nineteen (19) sponsors’ special awards gave us clues as to who have gained favors among the corporate supporters of the national pageant, as follows:

1) Michelle Marquez Dee of Makati garnered a lion’s share of the same by being named #MissKumuniverse, Face of Belo Essentials, Miss Savepoint Plus, Miss BRAGAIS SHOES, Miss Cream Silk and Miss Medical City.

2) Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol was named Frontrow Choice Queen and Miss MG Cars (MG Morris Garages Philippines),

3) Ma Katrina Llegado got Miss Philippine Airlines and Miss CAD (Center for Advanced Dentistry)

4) Celeste Cortesi pocketed the Miss Avana and Miss Aqua Boracay

5) Chantal Elise Schmidt as Miss Cavaso

6) Ivylou Borbon of Pangasinan as Miss Luxxe Slim Fitness Queen

7) Angelica Lopez of Palawan as Luxxe Immunplus Queen Majestic

8. Gillian Katherine De Mesa as Miss Smilee Apparel

9) Lou Dominique Piczon as Miss Okada Manila

10) Isabel Luche as Miss Jewelmer

11) Dani Camcam as Miss Coins.ph

Personally, my best performers for both Swimsuit and Evening Gown segments are not far from the list of names who won Special Awards last night. The power trio of Michelle Dee, Celeste Cortesi and Katrina Llegado plus Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol delivered as expected. Additionally, I would say that Angelica Lopez of Palawan, Ivylou Borbon of Pangasinan, Lou Dominique Piczon, Ghenesis Latugat of Baguio City, Annabelle McDonnell of Misamis Oriental, Vanessa Caro of Iloilo Province and Chantal Schmidt of Cebu City made their supporters proud in both scored areas of competition.

Let’s see who will eventually win Miss Universe Philippines 2022 on Saturday, and be named as Miss PLDT Home as well.

The Road to the Final Predictions is now shaping up nicely.

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#MissUniversePhilippines2022
#UniquelyBeautiful
#BeAStrongerYou #MUPH2022
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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.

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#MUPHSisterhood
#uniquelybeautiful

My Favorites for the MUPH2022 Fashion and Runway Challenge

Posted by Norman on March 22, 2022
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After last year’s jaw-dropping runway challenge entry of Steffi Rose Aberasturi atop the CCLEX Bridge that set the bar high, most everyone else seem to be following the template with a number of Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Official Delegates ramping it up on a bridge somewhere in the respective provinces or cities they represent. Truth be told, that concept is so 2021. In the end, I am more inclined towards something different or with a little extra in store for us viewers.

Cebu Province’s Lou Dominique Piczon focused on fashion walk and her attire instead. Makati City’s Michelle Dee geared up for an edgy klip (yes, with a K for Kumu purposes) that sustained her mystique from start to finish. Misamis Oriental’s Annabelle McDonnell presented three ways of herself in runway form, while Katrina Llegado of Taguig City showed polish and class in her turn.

This online challenge was brought to us by Bragais Shoes Walk.Win and ARTE Party List.

PS My sole honorable mention is Celeste Cortesi of Pasay City.

The MUPH2022 Introduction Video Challenge Winners

Posted by Norman on March 16, 2022
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Here are the winners of the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Introduction Video challenge, Universe!

Congratulations, ladies!

The Top 3 were chosen based on votes from the public and the judges.

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#MUPH2022IntroductionVideoChallenge
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#MUPH2022
#MissUniversePHonKumu

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

Pauline and Lou: Two for the Returnees’ Road

Posted by Norman on February 17, 2022
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How about checking out the application videos of two returnees for Miss Universe Philippines? They’ve already proven once before why they deserve to be #phenomenalwomen. Now it’s time to level up once more.

Here are Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol and Lou Dominique Piczon of Cebu Province.

#MissUniversePhilippines2022

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Lou Piczon: Another MUPH returnee in the offing

Posted by Norman on February 11, 2022
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Now this update is no longer a secret after her beauty camp – Aces & Queens – posted the caption below:

“Posted @withregram • @aces_and_queens @piczonloudoms
Lou Dominique Piczon joined the inaugural edition of Miss Universe Philippines in 2020 and represented Mandaue City. She made it to the Top 16 and was named Best in National Costume and Best in Runway. Will Lou run away with the crown this year?

Photo/HMU: @albrennclear +
Styling: @yeoh.stylestudio

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Your thoughts on Lou?