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Throwback to Miss World Philippines 2011: Its first stand-alone National Pageant

Posted by Norman on March 30, 2020
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In what was the first breakaway title from Bb. Pilipinas, the franchise of Miss World had a changing of guards after the 2010 edition (which left Bb. Pilipinas World 2010 Czarina Gatbonton with no actual successor to crown during Bb. Pilipinas 2011) where a dedicated national pageant was staged at the PICC for Miss World Philippines. It was a momentous inaugural edition under Cory Quirino which saw the winner getting a cool million pesos, a condominium unit from SMDC, a GMA7 management contract and the right to represent the country in London for Miss World 2011. Gwendoline Ruais was an unstoppable force in that batch. Aside from a statuesque height, she articulated herself well and possessed the X-factor that could be the winning formula in getting the blue crown. And she almost did after placing 1st Runner-Up to Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela. It won’t be for another two years before the country won its first Miss World crown, but that is topic for another entry during this throwback-filled home quarantine period.

Q&A with Gwen Ruais

Posted by Norman on September 22, 2015
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Miss World Philippines 2011 and Miss World 2011 1st Runner-Up Gwen Ruais during the Q&A workshop for Miss World Philippines 2015

Miss World Philippines 2011 and Miss World 2011 1st Runner-Up Gwen Ruais during the Q&A workshop for Miss World Philippines 2015

FB_IMG_1442908557873 Just very recently, the twenty-seven (27) Official Candidates of Miss World Philippines 2015 got their first taste of the competition’s tailor-made trainings. Miss World Philippines 2011 and Miss World 2011 1st Runner-Up Gwen Ruais conducted a Question & Answer workshop at the Linden Suites where everyone intently listened to the speaker who has first-hand experience of how this part is being done during actual Miss World competitions.

The insights they got are pretty valuable, I reckon. Gwen was very generous in giving the ladies precious tips on how to express themselves according to the exacting preference of the Miss World Organization.

At the end of the activity, they all had a group shot (Photo below) with Gwen for a successful holding of the afternoon seminar.

Gwen (center and tallest) poses with the Miss World Philippines 2015 Official Candidates

Gwen (center and tallest) poses with the Miss World Philippines 2015 Official Candidates

Gwen Ruais interviews Ariella Arida

Posted by Norman on September 5, 2014
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image For her website “Beauty Queen Secrets“, Miss World 2011 1st Runner-up Gwen Ruais jumped at the chance to get down and cozy with Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner-up Ariella Arida – all 14.27 minutes of it.

Watch their one-on-one and you’ll see how much good time they spent talking to each other, while revealing Ara’s secret.

courtesy of Beauty Queen Secrets

Beauty Queen Secrets from Gwen Ruais

Posted by Norman on July 7, 2014
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Miss World Philippines 2011 opens up her "Beauty Queen Secrets" of a blog


image And Miss World Philippines 2011 and Miss World 2011 1st Runner-up Gwen Ruais has now opened her blogsite aptly taglined “Beauty Queen Secrets“.

The “soft opening” is showing us another side of her personality. In it, there is initial focus on interviews with beauty queen-friends, health & fitness tips (with some help from trainer John Cuay) with a side serving of fashion/glam appearances she has recently done.

I’m pretty sure she will eventually slide in to a blog niche that will make her site even more exciting in the months to come.

Welcome to the world of blogging, Gwen! May you continuously keep up with our fast-paced world of beauty and pageantry. 😀

Sunday Specials: Was it worth the risk?

Posted by Norman on December 8, 2013
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Finishing 4th and 5th in Miss Resorts World Manila 2013 respectively, Samantha Purvor and Jaysel Arrozal smile despite the perceived disappointment within.

It’s no secret that one of the major come-ons in joining Miss Resorts World Manila 2013 is the juicy cash prize (PhP500,000.00) going to the winner. And because of this, the official list of candidates this year contain four very familiar names – Samantha Purvor who was already Miss Water in Miss Philippines Earth 2012, Jaysel Arrozal who placed 4th Runner-Up in Miss World Philippines 2011 plus Rhea Nakpil & Gabrielle Runnstrom who were two of the Official Candidates in Bb. Pilipinas 2013.

There were certainly risks they took in joining, but none more glaring than what both Samantha and Jaysel put themselves into. Having been top-tier finishers of big national pageants in the past, they stood losing more in the eyes of pageant followers (and even those who know them personally). And to be defeated by relative newbies made it extra disheartening in the end. I’m sure these ladies have already moved on from the surprisingly weak placements. I just feel slightly bad for them.

I do hope that they can now put their pageant-joining years to rest and start new chapters in their respective lives where sweeter victories can be achieved. 😉

The risks Bianca Paz is willing to take

Posted by Norman on August 3, 2013
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Ma. Paula Bianca Paz: all or nothing for MWP2013 (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

Ma. Paula Bianca Paz: all or nothing for MWP2013 (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

Photo credit: Miss World Philippines

Photo credit: Miss World Philippines

Whenever a previously-placed beauty contestant decides to take another gamble in the same competition, I can’t help but feel a bit anxious about her chances. I also don’t want to see the face of defeat in someone who has already left a mark in the Top 5 one-two years back (shades of MJ Lastimosa and Abigail Cruz). That is exactly how I feel about the decision of Ma. Paula Bianca Paz to give Miss World Philippines a second try after already being named 3rd Princess to Gwen Ruais in 2011. The risks are far more steep this time around. Losing for a second time, let alone falling short of a Top 5 inclusion, is tantamount to a slap on the face. Nevertheless, I’m sure she consulted Cory Quirino about the same, and must have been given a pep talk on the possibilities – good or bad.

How about you, dear readers? What’s your take on the return of Bianca in the Miss World Philippines competition?

Excellent job, @GwenRamosRuais !!!

Posted by Norman on June 26, 2012
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Miss World 2011 First Princess Gwendoline Ruais in a stunning Francis Libiran creation during her farewell walk as Miss World Philippines 2011. (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

This is a belated post since Miss World Philippines 2011 and Miss World 2011 1st Princess Gwendoline Ramos Ruais already relinquished her crown to Miss World Philippines 2012 Queenierich Rehman last Sunday night.

But better late than never. I just want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Gwen for serving as an inspiration to Filipinos around the world during the past 12 months. Her memorable 2nd place finish (missing the crown by only a single point) to Miss World 2011 Ivian Sarcos in London is an achievement that won’t be easily forgotten. And whatever annoying kinks dampened the last seven days of her reign, she still proved to everyone her professionalism and went on to crown her successor.

From hereon, best of luck in whatever challenges and endeavors you intend to pursue. Bask in the afterglow, but push for continued success in everything you focus yourself on. God bless! 😀

Stephany and Gwendoline: Separated at birth?

Posted by Norman on June 2, 2012
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Miss Philippines Earth 2012 Stephany Stefanowitz and Miss World Philippines 2011 Gwendoline Ruais: they can pass off as sisters

I am just in a bit of a playful mood this morning so I layered two separate photos of newly-crowned Miss Philippines Earth Stephany Stefanowitz and Miss World Philippines 2011 Gwendoline Ruais. They really have some striking semblance, no? I know that some of you would quip that Jinkee Pacquiao is the look-alike of Stephany, but Gwen is closer in terms of features.

Anyways, how does Gwendoline feel that she is about to relinquish her crown next month and no clear aspirants for Miss World Philippines 2012 are in sight? With her 2nd-place performance in London last year, she must be hoping that her successor can equal if not exceed the same. Can the country make it twice in a row in the Top 3 of Miss World? Or has Julia Morley lost her shine in the Philippines and transferred her fondness to Indonesia – host of MW2013?

Which brings us back to Stephany who will banner the Philippine sash in Miss Earth 2012 in – once more – Indonesia. Will her very fair beauty be appreciated down there? Or will she end up with nothing at all to make up for the Miss Water placement of Athena Imperial last year? So many questions running in my mind. If only I could give crystal clear answers to them. 😉

Samantha Purvor: will she finally clinch a crown this year?

Posted by Norman on May 11, 2012
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Miss San Juan City, Samantha Purvor, as photographed by Gelbert Aplal for Rouge+

Samantha Purvor being awarded by Golden Sunset owner Ricky Reyes the awards for Best in Swimsuit and Gandang Ricky Reyes. (Photo credit: MPE website)

Samantha Purvor is one determined lady. She participated in Bb. Pilipinas 2011 but missed the Top 15. Not dampened by the non-placement, she went on to join Miss World Philippines 2011. She turned out luckier here by making it to the Top 12. This year, she is taking part in Miss Philippines Earth 2012 as Miss San Juan City. And she is bent on finally making her presence felt in the finals and scoop an element, if not the top plum itself. So far, she is maintaining a good stand as one of the favorites, having recently won Best in Swimsuit plus the Gandang Ricky Reyes awards during the swimsuit competition held at Golden Sunset in Batangas.

Could this be Samantha’s lucky year? Will she heave a sigh of relief come midnight of May 27 for victorious reasons? What do you think are the chances of this well-spoken beauty? 😉

Stephany Stefanowitz: will this Gwen Ruais deadringer win MPE2012?

Posted by Norman on May 1, 2012
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She doesn’t have the glamazonic height of Miss World Philippines 2011 Gwen Ruais, but 22 year-old Stephany Stefanowitz carries a striking semblance to our Miss World 2011 First Princess. Aside from that, both ladies are of mixed (the former is Fil-German, while the latter is Fil-French) race.

Representing Quezon City in the ongoing Miss Philippines Earth 2012, the fashion model-cum-singer-cum-designer Stephany is slowly gaining ground as one of the top favorites in the competition. Will she win the crown on May 27? I won’t give her that just yet, at least not with the presence of equally strong contenders Samantha Purvor, Kathleen Subijano, Glenna Duch and Glennifer Perido. I can concur, though, that she will figure out well in the preliminaries en route to landing a Top 16 spot in a breeze. If she delivers on the crucial environmental Q&A, then we’ll see if her eventual element spews fire, splashes water, breathes air or encapsulates Mother Earth.

What do you think of her, dear readers? 🙂