Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner-Up Janine Tugonon is doing good as a model in the US.
Janine (2nd from right) during one of her modeling gigs
Janine with her close friends in New York
Keep doing what you do best, Janine. We’re just here to herald all your future achievements there. š
Miss Universe 2012 First Runner-Up Janine Tugonon on the March 2013 cover of Metro Magazine.
Janine in all her lovely splendor.
If you still haven’t bought the latest issue (including the digital version) of Metro Magazine, then do yourself a favor and get one now. It has our Miss Universe 2012 First Runner-Up Janine Tugonon on the cover in a ’60s Redux theme, complete with a nice article and multi-page pictorial spread inside.
Janine has come a long way, and in Louis Vuitton garb at that.
The first thing you might end up saying after seeing these images is…”What a long way our Janine has come!” From her days as a Pharmacy student and Miss Thomasian Personality to her unsuccessful first attempt to win a crown in Bb. Pilipinas 2011 and an eventual re-joining last year to finally nail the top prize, all the way to Las Vegas where she kept all Filipinos on the edge of their seats after almost giving the country its third Miss Universe victory.
Janine is certainly fated for better things to come. After she gets to relinquish her crown to a ‘highly-pressured’ successor come April, it’s time to reap and fully enjoy the rewards of an outstanding reign. I’m pretty sure she will have a string of more endorsements, plus a possible showbiz stint with ABS-CBN.
Marriage can wait. Right, Janine? š
Who will take on the pressure-filled high heels of Miss Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon?
This is the calm before the storm of beauties start raining on the pageant’s Golden Anniversary!
Visit the Official Website of Binibining Pilipinas to know more! š
Deadline for submission of applications will be on Tuesday, January 15, 2013.
Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon as photographed by Raymond Saldana.
Okay, I may just be finding an excuse to post the beautiful Raymond Saldana photograph of Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon above, but the reminder is still important. Keep the votes coming for our Miss Universe 2012 representative. You can click HERE or on her image above. As other supporters would say, 10 Votes a Day keep the Competitors Away! š
By the way, watch the video of The Insider below. It shows a good amount of split-second airtimes for our Janine.
courtesy of Darwin via dragonorm
P.S. Janine’s attire in the photograph above is not part of her MU2012 wardrobe.
Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon during registration and fittings for Miss Universe 2012
courtesy of TFCBalitangAmerica
With hardly any decent amount of sleep yet after arriving in Las Vegas, Miss Universe Philippines Janine Tugonon immediately went straight to registration and fittings for the pageant inside Planet Hollywood. A large chunk of the candidates have already checked in and done so ahead of her. In initial texts with Jonas Gaffud, she mentioned how beautiful the candidates of Venezuela and Czech Republic are. And not one to take things sitting down, she makes sure that she always comes out of her hotel room looking just as standout lovely – a must for any beauty delegate who should be caught by random photographers at her best all the time. š
courtesy of OPMB Worldwide and albert19862
Janine arriving at McCarran Intl Airport in Las Vegas.
Well, wait no longer, our bet obliged to requests to show the same during her pre-departure presscon at NAIA yesterday afternoon. š
By the way, Janine already arrived in Vegas and she will be rooming with Miss Indonesia, Maria Selena. For sure, the two will be like sisters in no time at all.
After she gets over her jetlag (I doubt if she will let it bog her down), be ready for more. š
Janine at the NAIA Lounge during her mini-presscon earlier. (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/OPMB Worldwide)
Right now, 2012 Miss Universe Philippines Janine Tugonon is way up in the skies at 35,000 feet, comfortably resting in her Business Class seat aboard Philippine Airlines PR106 that will bring her to the destination of her pageant dreams – Las Vegas.
What lies ahead of her 18-night stay on the Strip? Only God knows at this point. If the crown is meant for her or not, we shall only find out on the night of December 19 (9AM, December 20 Manila Time) when she will walk the stage of Miss Universe 2012 at Planet Hollywood to fulfill her mission: a back-to-back-to-back Top 5 placement for the Philippines, if not the title itself.
Norman’s Blog will keep you covered on the journey of Janine, together with local and US-based friends/colleagues from OPMB Worldwide. So just sit tight and enjoy the flight! š
In her best Miriam Quiambao styling, I say 'Good luck in Miss Universe 2012, Janine!
At NAIA, minutes before her departure for Las Vegas.
As Miss Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon leaves today for Las Vegas, the prayers and best wishes of all Filipino fans, supporters and followers are with her. And just to tickle your fancy a little more…..in one of her suitcases is the National Costume made by a Pinoy designer. She will be wearing one of our own in that part of the competition. Applause! š
With everything in place, I’m pretty sure our Janine will shine bright, while bringing out the best in what a true and beautiful Filipina is capable of showcasing in the international stage.
Step up to the plate, Janine!
Bring it on! š
Janine's National Costume is said to be inspired by one of the local creations above. Let's see which one she will eventually wear in Vegas.
P.S. We’ll fulfill our end of the bargain and continue to VOTE for you! Which reminds me, have you voted for Janine today? š
Janine Tugonon: Circa April, 2012
Janine Tugonon: November, 2012
Just two more photo grids to show the positive changes in Miss Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon from way back April, 2012 to now.
Our girl is, without a doubt, battle-ready for Miss Universe 2012! š
Three faces of Janine Tugonon (Thanks to OPMB Worldwide for sharing these photos)
Miss Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon: third time's a charm for the country in the pageant?
When you are trying something (activity, task, function) and you are not successful during the first two attempts, you make this comment to assure people that you will get it right the third time you attempt it.
Venus Raj started it all in 2010 when she placed fifth in MU2010 in Las Vegas. Shamcey Supsup followed suit last year when she notched fourth in MU2011 in Sao Paulo. Back to Las Vegas this time around, a full circle of sorts could be shaping up with Janine Tugonon gearing up for the ‘beauty battle’ that can possibly spell the difference between the third (consecutive) time being a charm or back to square one of clapping for the winners.
I am, quite simply, stunned with how our entry has turned into a ravishing Filipina ready and determined to bring more honors to the country in a competition considered to be the fitting finale for the annual round-the-world celebrations of beauty, purpose, culture, relevance and what-have-yous. From Miss World to Miss International and just recently, Miss Earth, it has all come down to this – Miss Universe.
Will Janine Tugonon be the answered prayer for all pageant-loving Filipinos here and abroad? Will she be the occupant of the throne that has been missing a Pinay Miss Universe since 1974? The only answer I can give is that she will fight tooth and nail to better her predecessors’ achievements. Matching the same won’t make her efforts any less significant. But claiming a spot that only Gloria Diaz and Margarita Moran were able to reach in their respective years is the crowning glory for decades of patiently waiting. A lot is at stake here.
So to Janine, let me give these parting rah-rah statements before she leaves for Las Vegas on Sunday: “Aim high, even higher than you could ever imagine. The journey won’t be a bed of roses. But the rewards, if successfully accomplished and if fate so decides, will be greater than the collective efforts of all the Filipinas who have tried but failed in their missions.” š
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