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Bb. Pilipinas 2013: Achieving the Gold standard in National Pageantry

Posted by Norman on April 18, 2020
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Quezon City, Philippines – (from left) 2013 winners Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Cindy Miranda, Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago and Miss Supranational 2013 Johanna Datul. Binibining Pilipinas is the Philippines’ most prestigious beauty pageant. (Photo by Mark Cristino/NurPhoto/Corbis via Getty Images)

Newly crowned Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago waves to the crowd during her victory parade in the financial district of Makati, east of Manila, Philippines, December 27, 2013. The Filipina won the title of the 2013 Miss International beauty pageant in Tokyo, Japan on December 17, 2013. Photo: Ezra Acayan/NurPhoto (Photo by NurPhoto/Corbis via Getty Images)

September 6, 2013 – Mutya Johanna Datul became the Philippines’ first ever Miss Supranational titleholder after winning the crown at the Minsk Sports Palace in Minsk, Belarus

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – NOVEMBER 09: The Miss Universe 2013 Top 5 pose after their announcement. Miss Philippines Ariella Arida (in yellow gown) was named 3rd Runner-Up. (Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images)

Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2013 Cindy Miranda made it to the Top 10 of Miss Tourism Queen International in China

There is a good reason why Gold is always attached to significant milestones. It equates to fifty (50) solid years of achievement – be it marriage or a corporation or personal age. In this case, the high standard is set for national pageantry. Binibining Pilipinas, that is.

Bb. Pilipinas 2013, or Bb. Pilipinas Gold if you will, earned its place in pageant history as one of the grandest and most exciting editions ever. Just imagine assembling fifty (50) official candidates instead of the usual forty (40) or less in the past. The gathering onstage of many previous titleholders made it extra special as well. And among the four titleholders, BPCI produced the country’s fifth Miss International crown, first Miss Supranational win, a fourth consecutive Top 5 finish in Miss Universe and a Top 10 placement in Miss Tourism Queen International. What’s more, this is the only year when only a sole runner-up was named – Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach – the woman destined to claim our third Miss Universe victory two years later.

Pageant fans and followers have always graded the success rate of each Bb. Pilipinas edition based not only on the performances of the actual titleholders, but also the future successes of a runner-up or semifinalist. But if we exclusively take the set of winners, the four queens of 2013 can still hold a candle if compared to the 2015 (a Miss Universe, a Miss Globe, a Miss Intercontinental 1st Runner-Up and a Miss International Top 10 Finisher) or the 2018 (a Miss Universe, a Miss Intercontinental, a Miss International 1st Runner-Up, a Miss Supranational Top 10 placer and a Miss Globe Top 15) batches. On top of this, being part of Bb. Pilipinas 2013 is already an honor. At the end of the day, there is one and there will only be one Binibining Pilipinas Gold.

Let me end this entry by sharing a video clip of a scene from the ABSCBN Drama Antholoy “Maalaala Mo Kaya” when actress Liza Soberano played the role of Pia Wurtzbach. This was the part where the 2013 winners had a Press Conference in front of members of the media.

When Japan won its first Miss International crown – and the lingering controversy that followed

Posted by Norman on April 10, 2020
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Miss International 2012 Ikumi Yoshimatsu of Japan

Unlike Miss Universe (which crowned an American winner – Miriam Stevenson – only three years after it started) and Miss World (which rewarded a Miss UK representative – Rosemarie Frankland – with the title eleven years after the pageant’s inception), Miss International finally approved of a hometown victor – Ikumi Yoshimatsu – more than five decades after its very first edition last 1960. Japanese discipline and patience, you might add? Regardless, that one and only shining moment (so far) last 2012 was not without controversies.

Ikumi – who is an actress, stunt woman and book author – reigned as Miss International 2012 but never reached full circle in terms of crowning her successor a year after (Miss International 2008 Alejandra Andreu crowned our very own Bea Rose Santiago as Miss International 2013). In this article by the Tokyo Weekender back in 2013 where she spoke in a Press Conference in front of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan:

Ikumi Yoshimatsu during the Press Conference

What should’ve been the greatest year of her life turned into a nightmare for Ikumi Yoshimatsu. Soon after becoming Japan’s first recipient of the Miss International crown at the back end of 2012 she was allegedly being harassed and threatened by a powerful talent agency executive named Genichi Taniguchi—aka Motokazu Taniguchi—of Burning Productions. Her crime: The refusal to sign a contract with his company due to concerns over their links with the yakuza…

Ikumi stated that:

“It was on December 30 2012,” she tells Weekender over the phone. “He came in screaming, started chasing me and then finally grabbed my arm and tried to abduct me. After that he sent a private investigator to my house to look through my windows and take photos. He also tried to blackmail my family and threaten them.

For over a year now I’ve been afraid and that feeling has intensified since revealing his name in public. Nobody has done that before so of course I was really worried about it, but I realized what a huge problem this was in Japanese society and how many women live their lives in fear. I knew it was something I had to do. It was completely my own choice.”

Check out the entire article because it reads like a suspense-drama plot for Netflix release. Life can indeed be stranger than fiction.

Perhaps, it will take a decade or two before another Japanese would even make it to the top in Miss International. But that shouldn’t be cause for concern with the locals. They do have pride in seeing a Miss Japan win the crown. But I reckon that they would rather see more of an Akiko Kojima or Riyo Mori in Miss Universe or a very first Miss World maybe?

Have a reflective Good Friday, dear readers!

Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago speaks up on Sexual Harassment

Posted by Norman on November 12, 2018
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Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago speaks up on sexual harassment:

“Sexual Harassment IS REAL. NOT JUST IN PAGEANTS BUT EVERYWHERE!

I was molested when I was a child by a priest. He is still preaching somewhere in Masbate.

I was told “why are you born too late! or sus sayang ka Bea, kong napanganak ka lang mas maaga” By a pageant guy winner. I WAS 12YEARS OLD AND HE WAS 21.

I was once touched inappropriately by a well known businessman. This guy is a well known CEO of a big company (companies pa nga e) he even organized parties for girls who didnt win with his friends🤮 (I think “hoping” they stopped it)

The next time I met him I was a candidate and the organizers were there to see things thoroughly.
He couldn’t interact with us because the chairwoman was present and so as the chaperones. – still he was talking nonsense to us 🙄

– We were at the congress or senate? when a Queen was touched (her behind) while taking a photo. She immediately told me (with a help me look) so i put my hand covering her back protecting her from the “old well known perv” We just won an international pageant but still 😔

– i was working when I posed with a middle aged man (I had a feeling he was a perv) so I put both my hands behind me. He still managed to “accidentally swing her hand touching my behind”

It happens. No matter how careful you are. No matter how Big/ popular/ old/ “religious” a person is, HE CAN STILL BE A PERVERT.

I still feel guilty for not speaking up and file complaints or SLAP THE HELL OUT OF THEM. I guess speaking up now will help the future Queens.

– I am honestly really scared to speak up. I hope I wont regret this.”

Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago on “La Luna Sangre”

Posted by Norman on September 20, 2017
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courtedy of Marcos Lima

You may need to watch the video clip above sideways, but it contains the scene from last night’s episode of ABS-CBN’s top-rating “La Luna Sangre” where Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago appeared in an intimate “vampire” scene with actor Richard Gutierrez.

Below are quick shots from the same.

Sunday Senti Specials 2: A victorious 2013 batch indeed!

Posted by Norman on January 10, 2016
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The Bb. Pilipinas 2013 winners produced a Miss Universe, a Miss International, a Miss Supranational, a Miss Universe runner-up and a Top 10 MTQI finisher!

 
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was the only winner in the Top 5 of Bb. Pilipinas 2013 who was not issued crown jewels being the sole runner-up. But it must have been written in the stars that she will eventually win and wear the best one after two years – the Miss Universe DIC art deco-inspired gems itself.

But there is more to Pia’s win that made the titleholders of Bb. Pilipinas Gold more special. It produced our 5th Miss International (Bea Rose Santiago), our first Miss Supranational (Mutya Johanna Datul) and a Miss Universe runner-up (Ariella Arida). In addition, this batch had the last recorded Philippine paricipant in Miss Tourism Queen International with Cindy Miranda placing in the Top 10. Tally-wise, this quintet edged out the equally-successful 2012 counterpart simply because it had more victories than top placements. It also eclipsed the reigning group in terms of collection.

Let us now reminisce on the crowning moments of Bb. Pilipinas Gold more than two years ago. 🙂

courtesy of ABS-CBN News

Bea Rose Santiago: Post-Miss International 2013

Posted by Norman on August 24, 2015
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Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago is looking beautifully radiant in this photo taken by Ari Simangan and art directed by Leo Almodal

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Bea as photographed by Niccolo Cosme

Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago has successfully moved on from her reign. Now, she is being managed by Viva Artists Agency which handles a large number of celebrities in TV, Movies and Events, and has actually been booked for hosting gigs – something that she can do so well.

It’s about time that Bea Rose finds her own place in the sun. After all, her one-year stint as Miss International wasn’t the rosiest in terms of travel and appearance opportunities. It did open a couple of doors, but not enough in terms of sustaining the significance of her stay as such.

Best of luck in your newly-found career. This blogger wishes you all the best! 😀

Bea Rose in Arizona

Posted by Norman on May 29, 2015
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Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago enjoying her trip to Arizona

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Clowning around with Marc Nash

Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago spent a few days in Arizona. And she literally enjoyed every minute of her sunny vacation in the Grand Canyon State (or Copper State if you will). Together with Marc Nash, they were like cute teenagers on an extended date or tireless tourists taking advantage of being toured around the place with friends. She even had a picture taken with cacti (see below).

Let’s watch out for her other state pit stops in the US. I’m quite sure she will upload more. 😉

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A photo grid of Bea Rose, Marc and friends

Bea Rose Santiago for H&M Philippines

Posted by Norman on November 26, 2014
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Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago for H&M Philippines

Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago for H&M Philippines

image In the latest fashion editorial released by Yahoo Philippines’ Kai Magsanoc, the Holiday 2014 Look Book of H&M Philippines is in focus.

And Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago, together with male model Marc Nash, are the chosen photo subjects wearing the latest collection in the international clothing brand’s line. Check out all the photos HERE.

image Bea is back to her original passion which is modeling. And she is definitely in her best elements here. Good thing her contract with ICA (International Cultural Association) has finally been completed. She can now take on the new and different work projects to her heart’s desire.

Good job here, Bea!

P.S. All images in this post are courtesy of top lensman Rxandy Capinpin.

Bea shares the frame with model Marc Nash

Bea shares the frame with model Marc Nash

Miss International 2014 Orientation and Welcome Dinner

Posted by Norman on October 27, 2014
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Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago presiding over the orientation of the Miss International 2014 contestants

image Just hours back, the general orientation of the Miss International 2014 delegates took place inside a function hall of the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa. The activity was presided over by Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago and some Japanese Officials. It was like a getting-to-know-you session as well for the ladies who have not been formally introduced to each other yet. This was followed by the Welcome Dinner wherein which the symbolic start of the competition was announced in front of all the contenders. Everyone was so amicable and pleasant. I daresay that the more aggressive ones are already starting to assess their challengers up close and personal.

Tomorrow, the battle continues. 😀

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Snapshots during the orientation

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Photos from the welcome dinner

Shopping in Ginza with Bea Rose, Bianca and Co.

Posted by Norman on October 26, 2014
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Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago (middle) and Miss Philippines Bianca Guidotti (1st from right) with the already checked-in delegates shopping in Ginza (Photo credit: Stephen Diaz for Missosology)

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Bianca (1st from right) with two delegates (Photo credit: Stephen Diaz for Missosology)

I envy my Saitama-based friend Stephen Diaz (of Missosology) who resides only two train rides away from where the Miss International 2014 delegates spent the afternoon shopping at Ginza. The photos above and left are exclusives of the pageant site.

Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago accompanied the ladies which included Miss Philippines Bianca Guidotti. And what made the small group of 12 early delegates even more excited about the whole outing is that it’s not an official activity (notice that they still don’t have their country sashes on) so they can shop around without worrying too much about TV cameras following them or checking out only the sponsor shops/department stores.

Tomorrow will be entirely different because there will be more than sixty (60) foreign beauties already accounted for. 😉