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Sunday Senti Specials: 2012 Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner-up Ali Forbes

Posted by Norman on January 11, 2015
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Bb. Pilipinas 2012 1st Runner-Up Ali Forbes during her Bb. Pilipinas 2015 screening day last Tuesday (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova)

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Ali Forbes (1st from left) as 1st Runner-Up of Bb. Pilipinas 2012 (Photo credit: Ron Titular)

When Ali Forbes failed to make it as an Official Candidate of Bb. Pilipinas 2015 last night, my heart went out for her. It wasn’t just because she should’ve already been a shoo-in after placing as 2nd Runner-Up during Bb. Pilipinas 2012 (and later on promoted to 1st Runner-Up after Elaine Kay Moll was given the title of Miss Supranational Philippines 2012). The girl simply wants to give the nationals another try before finally leaving her colorful pageant career behind. After all, once a Binibini, always a Binibini. And if it is in her fate to nail a crown, then so be it. Otherwise, she will have no regrets or what-ifs when she looks back in the future and asks questions that she can no longer have clear answers to if she didn’t make the second attempt.

Watch her glorious moment during the Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Finals.

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But her big dream was nipped in the bud less than 12 hours ago as this post was uploaded. I can share all the songs she has sung in all her previous lounge gigs to reflect the kind of emotions she must be feeling right now (a lot of them could be applicable amyways) . But I decided to go with one video where she is being shown singing “Going Out of My Head” during a bar set. The song is so apt if the wishful recipient is the Bb. Pilipinas crown.

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Chin up, Ali!

There could be a different kind of silver lining out in the sky for you. It may not be visible by way of a Bb. Pilipinas crown, but it will most likely be something else that should make for the still-fresh heartbreak. 🙂

Look at what’s keeping Ali Forbes busy nowadays

Posted by Norman on March 10, 2014
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And you thought being Miss Grand Philippines 2013 and Miss Grand International 2013 3rd Runner-Up was her last hurrah? Think again.

Ali Forbes has entered a new phase in her ever-evolving career. She has now entered Modeling and Personality Development. I reckon the modules are also geared towards pageantry and/or how to prepare for one. And she is Program Director for Asian Academy of Television Arts no less!

I am sincerely happy for Ali turning this new leaf in her professional advancement. While some critics would most likely opt to say something negative, I’d rather keep things positive and encouraging. John dela Vega must be proud of his ward’s latest achievement. 😉

Sunday Specials: Will Ali Forbes give the Philippines a 3rd crown this year?

Posted by Norman on November 17, 2013
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Counting crowns is not the easiest when one country is stuck with just one for the year. But having snatched a 2nd gives us the confidence to hope for a 3rd in the offing.

Ali Forbes is the next Filipina looking to bring more honors for the Philippines in the international pageant scene. With her current participation in Miss Grand International 2013, there is optimism that she might just be on the road to potential victory (or a well-earned placement) in the Bangkok-hosted competition.

Our girl is doing her best to represent us. The locals and organizers alike are charmed by her warm and smiling ways. And fellow candidates can’t help but fall for her sincere and unpretentious personality.

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Miss Grand Philippines is effortlessly shining in Bangkok for MGI2013.

But will that be enough to swing the title on her side at Impact Arena (the new venue) come Tuesday night? I think not. Hopefully, though, Lady Luck will be around to add the clincher and seal another winning fate for the Philippines. 😉

Miss Grand Philippines 2013 Ali Forbes is now in Bangkok

Posted by Norman on November 4, 2013
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Miss Philippines Ali Forbes arrives in Bangkok for Miss Grand International 2013.


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Earlier, Miss Grand Philippines 2013 Ali Forbes arrived in Bangkok, Thailand to compete for the first-ever Miss Grand International scheduled for a November 19 finals at the Beauty Thunder Dome.

She will join the other delegates (around 50+) for the pre-pageant activities which include tours around the capital’s famous sights and neighboring cities plus sponsor visits and the all-important competition events where she will try to shine as best as she could.

Let’s wish Ali the best of luck in the quest for another international beauty title for the country. 🙂

Ali Forbes is ready to compete

Posted by Norman on October 30, 2013
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Miss Grand Philippines 2013 Ali Forbes (Photo credit: Aski)

During the recent send-off for Miss Grand Philippines 2013 Ali Forbes, our bet displayed the National Costume she will wear in Bangkok for Miss Grand International 2013. Complete with a headdress made up of three huge clay pots, she will definitely catch attention especially when you look at the sexy-looking attire that comes with it.

Ali is scheduled to leave for the Land of Smiles any day now. Let us wish her luck as she tries to add another crown to the country’s collection for 2013.

Good luck, girl! 😉

Miss Grand International 2013 is coming soon!

Posted by Norman on October 15, 2013
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mgi2 The inaugural edition of Miss Grand International will take place in Bangkok, Thailand on November 19, 2013. The Beauty Thunderdome will be the finals venue, with the centrally-located Pathumwan Princess serving as the Official Hotel of all candidates. Celebrity hosts will be former MTV VJs Uttsada Panichkul and Sonia Couling.

Meanwhile, the Philippine entry, Ali Forbes (Bb. Pilipinas 2012 2nd Runner-Up), is all ready for the pageant and will do her best to win the crown for the country. Team JDV is in-charge of her final preparations leading to the scheduled send-off next week.

Miss Grand Philippines 2013 Ali Forbes

Miss Grand Philippines 2013 Ali Forbes

Watch our for more posts about the newest international pageant as they happen. 😉

Ali Forbes: our 1st Miss Grand Philippines

Posted by Norman on October 4, 2013
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Miss Grand Philippines 2013 Ali Forbes

Miss Grand Philippines 2013 Ali Forbes

After finishing her contract with BPCI as the 2nd Runner-Up in Bb. Pilipinas 2012, Analie ‘Ali’ Forbes has resumed her love for singing. After all, this was her main bread-and-butter back in the day. Bars, lounges, 5-star hotels – she has done the rounds.

So when this Team JDV ward was called upon by her mentor (John dela Vega) to attend a casting call for the Philippine entry to the 1st edition of Miss Grand International, little did she know that what never happened in Bb. Pilipinas will come true with the Bangkok-based beauty competition – to wear the country’s sash abroad. She is now Miss Grand Philippines 2013.

The competition won’t be until past mid-November, but Ali is getting her wardrobe ready. With the help of her beauty camp and designer Poi Subijano, she will be dressed in sexy but elegant evening gowns and cocktail dresses from the pre-pageant activities all the way to the finals.

And she is also practicing her sensual singing voice for the talent competition. I bet she will render one of her more lively jazz standards, if not a really danceable pop tune.

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Good luck, Ali! 🙂

Ali Forbes is Bangkok-bound for Miss Grand International 2013

Posted by Norman on September 5, 2013
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Miss Grand Philippines 2013 Ali Forbes

Bb. Pilipinas 2012 2nd Runner-Up (or 1st Runner-Up because Elaine Kay Moll has already moved up to Miss Supranational Philippines 2012) Ali Forbes may not have been given the opportunity to participate in an international beauty competition during the entirety of her management contract with BPCI. But things have a way of working in one’s favor long after the dust has settled, so to speak.

Just recently, Nawat Issarakraisin – owner of the Thailand-based Miss Grand International – flew into town and screened potential Philippine representatives to his pageant. And what do you know? Team JDV got the luck of the selection with one of their own getting the nod to wear the country’s sash in Bangkok come November.

Ali Forbes will now assume the title of Miss Grand Philippines 2013 (the first-ever to be proclaimed as such) and get ready for the upcoming tilt which has a scheduled November 19 coronation night at the Beauty Thunderdome.

Ali Forbes (right) with Miss Grand International owner Nawat Issarakraisin. (Photo credit: Missosology)

Ali Forbes (right) with Miss Grand International owner Nawat Issarakraisin. (Photo credit: Missosology)

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Let’s hope Ali will have a successful run in Miss Grand International 2013. 😉

Samantha Purvor for Miss Grand International 2013?

Posted by Norman on July 18, 2013
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Samantha Purvor could be Bangkok-bound for Miss Grand International 2013 (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide/Bruce Casanova)

Samantha Purvor in all her sexiness

Samantha Purvor in all her sexiness

Samantha Neville Purvor has really gone full circle in her pageant-joining life. After joining Bb. Pilipinas 2011 and failing to crack the semis, she made a quick resolve to enlist for Miss World Philippines 2011 even if she had to endure the same fate. Last year, she decided it was time to go the Miss Philippines Earth way. And a slice of lady luck must have been on her side when she was adjudged Miss Philippines Water 2012. This year, she could be all set to go a little more global with a reported appointment as Miss Grand Philippines 2013 and official representative of the country in Miss Grand International 2013 to be held in Bangkok, Thailand come November 19.

mgi If ever, this smart and articulate 25 year-old should be able to speak her way to the hearts of the Thais and nail all her interviews without much of an effort to yield. But will that be enough? No, but with her shapely figure and good-looking enough face, she could make her presence felt. Never mind that her height of 5’6 1/4″ is middling at best. I think that she is capable of making a commendable effort in bringing honor to the Philippines in the brand new international pageant. 😉