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State of the (Miss) Universe: How is Iris Mittenaere doing so far?

Posted by Norman on August 26, 2017
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Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere

Truly, Pia Wurtzbach is a tough act to follow, reign-wise. And Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere is carrying the heavy weight on her shoulders. Every move or activity (or the lack of it) she makes is being regularly scrutinized by pageant fans, such that a relatively long lull of absence on Facebook or Instagram is already cause for netizens to ask what significance is she really doing for the brand. We all know that her predecessor hugged social media like a warm cuddly teddy bear regardless of the scattered issues here and there. And the importance of being always present and on the go – whether online or off – is something that a Miss Universe is expected to deliver in multiple doses for sustainability (or visibility if you will).

Except for her two latest videos below, are you feeling the impact?


courtesy of Miss Universe

I seem to be missing something here or I have not followed Iris diligently enough to see if she is indeed an effective Miss Universe. I don’t think the Miss Universe Organization – or WME/IMG for that matter – would be amiss in utilizing their reigning titleholder to the max in insuring that her impact is ever-present.

Or are their efforts not being lapped up by Iris every chance she is being given to make her presence felt?

At the end of the day, this title is a job, a 24/7 responsibility even because people around the Universe view her activities regardless of different time zones. And I dearly want her to make good on the promise (last January 30 during her post-coronation Press Conference at the 65th Miss Universe Media Tent) of making the brand popular in Europe regardless of the obstacles and/or resistance. That will be the share of legacy in her reign. The clock is ticking for the 66th edition – be it in Phoenix, NYC, LA or Vegas.

Iris in Sherri Hill with the crown and photographed by Fadil Berisha

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Rachel Peters | Stepping it up

Posted by Norman on August 18, 2017
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Miss Philippines Universe 2017
Rachel Peters

Raymond Saldana Photography
Styling | Patrick Henry
Make up | Jelly Eugenio
Hair | Brent Sales
Designer | Cherry Veric

#MissUniverse2017 #BbPilipinas #BPCI #Philippines #RaymondSaldanaPhorography #styledbypatickhenry #makeupbyjellyeugenio #HairbyBrentSales #TonlaoStylingTeam #Pageantry #Queen #Beautyqueen #PinoyPride

You may think that everything is relatively quiet on the Rachel Peters front nowadays. But rest assured, she is doing her share of the training and preparations for the next edition of Miss Universe. There are floating rumors of Phoenix, Arizona sticking to the thorny heat of the US midwest. I’m not buying into the cacti-surrounded talks yet. It’s just not in the solid horizon from where I stand.

Anyways, Rachel might be flying to London for a quick trip soon. You might have already heard or read about the demise of her beloved paternal Grandmother and she needs to attend the burial with parents and brother.

More on Rachel in the weeks to come!

Sunday Specials: Pia Wurtzbach for Century Tuna

Posted by Norman on July 16, 2017
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The TVC was already uploaded on Facebook today, and soon, you will see the latest endorsement of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach for Century Tuna where her whistle-bait figure is put to full visual use as it really adds up to the effectiveness of the campaign for the lite version of the tuna brand. 

The hashtag is #QueenoftheCentury and #PiaforCenturyTuna.

Iris Mittenaere for Chi Hair Care

Posted by Norman on July 15, 2017
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A screenshot of Iris Mittenaere in the Chi Hair Care tutorial video

Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere’s online visibility continues with the help of Chi Hair Care – a major sponsor of the pageant. Not that this tutorial video on how to come up with the braid up-do is a significant contribution to her reign. But at least there are intermittent sparks so as to keep followers updated on what’s keeping her busy and all.

Watch now.

courtesy of Miss Universe

Sunday Specials: Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach| The Endorser and More!

Posted by Norman on July 2, 2017
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Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach for Huawei

Queen P for Uniqlo Philippines

Pia at Uniqlo SM CDO Downtown

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s reign may be over, but her brand endorsements are still going great guns. At the moment, she is the face of Huawei mobile phones and Uniqlo Philippines, on top of being the lead for Magnolia Chicken Station’s “Pambansang Manok” campaign along with fellow Miss Universe titleholders Gloria Diaz and Margarita Moran. Of course, her deal with BDO is still going strong (she uploaded the photo below for BDO Deals App). I like it how her post-MU career is being handled by Mercator.

Pia uploading an image on her IG account for BDO Deals App


And it won’t stop there. Before the year ends, you will get to watch Queen P starring in a Star Cinema movie titled “The Revengers” where she will play the female lead alongside big showbiz names Vice Ganda and Daniel Padilla for the Metro Manila Film Festival.

Kudos to you, Miss U!

Pia will star in “The Revengers” for Star Cinema

courtesy of esoyforever

Sunday Specials: Miss Universe and LGBTQ

Posted by Norman on June 25, 2017
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Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere


“Tolerance should be the norm, not the exception.” – Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015

In celebration of Pride Month, Miss Universe uploaded a one-minute video that gathered the LGBTQ moments in Miss Universe history (modern history, if you will – even if I know that there are far more undocumented precedents in the past decades or so).

The openly gay Patricia Yurena of Spain (who placed 1st Runner-Up to Molly Isler in 2013) has always been an easy recall. The acceptance of a transgender candidate last 2012 – via Miss Universe Canada – is another point of reference. But the links between MUO and LGBTQ have been more fully realized during the reign of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach who rallied the cause for HIV Awareness throughout her reign.

Watch the video below.
courtesy of Miss Universe

And just to further up Queen P’s LGBTQ touch, below is another video of her (for Metro Magazine where she is the cover of the July 2017 issue) answering the Miss Universe Q&A in Beki-lingo. Enjoy!

courtesy of Metro Magazine

Iris Mittenaere and her NYC Street Style

Posted by Norman on June 6, 2017
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Screen grabs from the video of Iris Mittenaere

Am I looking for a good reason to blog about the latest video of Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere showing her New York City Street Style of Fashion? Perhaps, but there could also be another justification for the two consecutive posts with the reigning titleholder as featured image.

Watch the video first before I tell you why.

Well, there are rumors that we could be welcoming back both Iris and Miss Universe Organization President Paula Shugart to our shores anytime soon (either later this week or early next). Could it be the possible contract signing to host Miss Universe 2017 (not the 66th Miss Universe mercifully if all things fall into place)? Or is it more of final negotiations first before inking the deal with the Department of Tourism in public?

Watch out for more updates once the hushed talks get louder. 🙂