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Rodgil Flores turns Golden

Posted by Norman on February 6, 2017
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Rodgil Flores (center) and his KF team

Rodgil and his family members

Last night, I was the only member of the recognizable pageant media ​​who attended the surprise 50th Birthday Bash of Rodgil Flores – the well-loved man behind Kagandahang Flores – which was held at Club One 690 in Quezon City. There was a visible outpouring of love from everyone who became part of his life as a beauty queen-maker, friend and loved one. The core team behind the event – led by Georgette Garrido, Kristine Caballero-Aplal, Gelbert Aplal and David Isaac Buenaventura – made sure that everything was kept in utmost secrecy up until the final reveal when the celebrant showed up at the venue unaware of what he will witness upon arrival (he was made to know that it was an important client meeting instead). He could not hold back the tears especially when an emotionally-made three-part video (which included Janicel Lubina who is currently in Brisbane for a project and Karen Agustin-Ostrea who is tied up with commitments as well) was shown detailing some of the individuals who have benefitted from his love, generosity and unconditional care.

Beauty queens spotted last night included Bea Rose Santiago, Angelia Ong, MJ Lastimosa, Parul Shah, Maggie Wilson-Consunji, Angelee Delos Reyes, Patricia Fernandez, Precious Lara Quigaman, Karla Henry, Kris Tiffany Janson, Athena Imperial, Camille Hirro, Janela Joy Cuaton, Ganiel Krishnan, Jaya San Jose, Mia Howell, Rachel Peters, Julian Flores, Abigail Cruz, Alexandra Faith Garcia, Gail Ventic, Kristine Estoque, Karen Ibasco, Brenna Gamboa and more. Mr. Gay World Philippines Organization Head Wilbert Tolentino (who was there with John Raspado and Bench Ortiz) was his usually generous self as he added a big amount to the already raised funds (whole-heartedly contributed upon by all previous titleholders and sponsors) for the future training of all KF beauty queen-aspirants. I won’t mention the exact amounts anymore but it’s definitely worth a lot.

Here are more photos from the event.

Your blogger (2nd from right standing) with the other guests and Mutya ng Pilipinas people

With Janela Cuaton, Jaya San Jose, Ganiel Krishnan, CJ Hirro and Angelo Mendez

From all of us here at normannorman.com, may you have more fruitful and love-filled years to come, Rodgil Flores!

Keep on helping and training and loving our beautiful Filipinas! You are really well-loved by everyone.

Cheers! 😀

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Photo Blog: The Gakuya by Kim Gan/Seishun Fashion Show

Posted by Norman on April 29, 2016
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It was a successful fashion event last night at B Hotel in Quezon City when Designer Kim Gan unveiled her latest collection of Gakuya/Seishun which is very Japanese-inspired but filled with a lot of unique touches only she can come up with.

Beauty Queens/Kings and Professional Models walked the ramp, including Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa, Bb. Pilipinas International 2014 and 2015 Bianca Guidotti & Janicel Lubina, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2014 and 2015 Yvethe Santiago & Rogelie Catacutan, Mister World Philippines 2015 Sam Ajdani, Miss World Philippines 1st Runner-Up Cassandra Naidas, Kim Ross delos Santos, Alaiza Malinao and more.

With shoes by Jojo Bragais, take a look at the photos taken by my partner-in-coverage Joy Arguil:

MJ Lastimosa

Rogelie Catacutan

Janicel Lubina

Bianca Guidotti

Cassandra Naidas

Kim Ross delos Santos

Alaiza Malinao


Sam Ajdani

Kim Ross delos Santos

Yvethe Santiago

Cassandra Naidas

Designer Kim Gan (left) and shoemaker Jojo Bragais

Jojo Bragais made the shoes for Kim Gan

A Baby Shower for Shamcey S. Lee

Posted by Norman on January 14, 2016
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A love-filled baby shower for mother-to-be Shamcey Supsup Lee

 
As I have blogged before, Miss Universe Philippines 2011 and Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-Up Shamcey Supsup-Lee will become a mother soon. And because of the very nearing date of delivery, a love-filled baby shower was thrown on her behalf. Loving husband Lloyd was always around to support his heavily-pregnant wife. Her mentors from Aces & Queens led by Jonas Gaffud, Arnold Mercado and Bessie Besana were around. And of course, her fellow pageant queens also graced the affair, led by Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner-Up Venus Raj, Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa, Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2014 Yvethe Santiago, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2011 Isabella Manjon and Bb. Pilipinas International 2011 Dianne Necio.

Watch out for the arrival of Baby Nyke! 🙂

A quote for dear Shamcey:

“Pregnancy seems designed to prepare you for life as a mother. You start making sacrifices nine months before the child is born, so by the time they put in an appearance you are used to giving things up for them.”
― Brett Kiellerop

Sunday Senti Specials: Now and Then for our Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Queens

Posted by Norman on August 16, 2015
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Our Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Queens in a grid of their later/latest photos

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MJ and Janine take selfies in Sta. Monica Beach, CA

Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa was just on vacation in Los Angeles after attending the Bachelorette Party of Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez in Las Vegas. She also found time to reunite with Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner-Up. Bb. Pilipinas International 2014 Bianca Guidotti is still into her NGO commitments after hosting her friend Miss Grand Netherlands 2015 Shauny Bult who was here on a one-month vacation. Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2014 Kris Tiffany Janson is back in Manila after her London and Paris sojourn (photo above was taken during her day trip to Paris Disneyland). Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2014 Yvethe Santiago is spending precious time in Albay with family and friends. Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2014 Parul Shah is doing pictorials to build up her portfolio and accepting out of town pageant judging invites. 1st Runner-Up Laura Lehmann is busy with her studies at Ateneo de Manila University while accepting occasional modeling shoots (like the photo above which appeared on the Philippine Daily Inquirer yesterday). And just very recently, 2nd Runner-Up Hannah Ruth Sison (who continues to be part of the 2015 Queens) proudly celebrated her 27th birthday.

These are just quick updates on our 2014 Bb. Pilipinas Queens for our Sunday lookback. The group photo below gives me such fond memories of this batch. 😉

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Our Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Queens during their victory night in Araneta Coliseum last year (Photo from pinoyambisyoso.com)

Sunday Specials: A Bachelorette Party for Nia Sanchez

Posted by Norman on August 9, 2015
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Some of Nia's guests include fellow candidates during the 63rd Miss Universe like our very own MJ Lastimosa

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Nia and her Bachelorette Party in Vegas

Miss USA 2014 and 63rd Miss Universe 1st Runner-Up Nia Sanchez will be getting married soon. And before that special day arrives, her best friends have organized a Bachelorette Party in Las Vegas where some of the invitees are the honoree’s fellow candidates during the competition in Doral Miami who have grown close to her.

Included in the guest list are Kimberly Castillo of the Dominican Republic, Julia Furdea of Austria, Elvira Devinamira of Indonesia, Anissa Blondin of Belgium, Diana Garkusha of Ukraine and our very own MJ Lastimosa.

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Left-to-right: Julia Furdea of Austria, Kimberly Castillo of Dominican Republic, MJ Lastimosa of the Philippines, Elvira Devinamira of Indonesia and Anissa Blondin of Belgium

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A photo from the Bachelorette Party of Nia Sanchez

Very soon, Nia Sanchez will walk down the aisle with actor Daniel Booko. They have known each other for many years now and waited for just the right time to make public their engagement (which was announced October last year) and plan the eventual wedding after the bride-to-be finished serving her term as Miss USA.

Congratulations will be in order for Daniel and Nia! 🙂

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Nia with future husband Daniel Booko

Miss F Universe 2015: The 13th Annual Search

Posted by Norman on August 4, 2015
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The 13th Annual Search for Miss F Universe will happen this Saturday, August 8

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image But what is Miss F Universe all about? Here is a brief on the competition.

Miss F Universe is a gay parody of the Miss Universe beauty pageant. The ‘F’ stands for Fahrenheit, derived from the club’s name. It is the country’s only longest running “Category B” gay beauty pageant since 2003. It was first suggested as an experiment by Ryan Soto. However, due to its success, it became an annual event. The pageant’s original slogan is Body, Beauty, Brain & Humor.

Gay beauty pageants in the Philippines are labeled in two categories based from the gay orientation of the contestants.

Category A pageant is mostly for Transgenders and contestants who have undergone surgeries or have taken enhancements for female transformation, while Category B pageant is mostly for Gay-Males, Bisexuals and for Straight-Acting Gay delegates. Sometimes, some pageants can be both.

The pageant is owned by Fahrenheit Cafe Fitness Center, which is now F Philippines by Wilbert Tolentino, the country’s first Mr. Gay World representative in 2009 and a former I Am Pogay weekly finalist.

Watch the promotional video for the contest below.

courtesy of Wilbert Tolentino

Do watch it live if you have time this coming Saturday. It will be fun. See you there! 🙂

Nereku Manila: Shoes Galore, Heels & More

Posted by Norman on June 19, 2015
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Nere Ku (left) and his muse Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa

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MJ Lastimosa, wearing an Eric delos Santos, closed the fashion show


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The star of the night, Nere Ku

nereku In what could be described as one of the big city’s most eagerly-awaited fashion events of the year, Nereku Manila unveiled a runway show at the Fashion Hall of SM Megamall last night that featured the shoe designer’s divine footwear collection infused with the creations of some of our popular local and international designers. If that’s not enough, an exhibit was simultaneously inaugurated – which will be open to the public starting today till tomorrow, June 20 – where his more interesting and talk-worthy pieces are on display for everyone to see, appreciate and rave about.

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The designers who lent their creations to Nereku Manila

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Angelee delos Reyes negotiating the ramp with a pair of tricky Nereku heels

It was a glittery night alright with the participation of the likes of Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa, International model and Mr. World Philippines 2015 Sam Ajdani, Miss Philippines Earth 2013 & Miss Multiverse Philippines 2015 Angelee delos Reyes, Miss Intercontinental Czech Republic 2014 Lenka Josefiova, Mutya ng Pilipinas Eva Patalinjug, Miss Bikini Philippines 2014 Hazel Ortiz, Mr. International Philippines 2013 Gil Wagas Jr, Mr. Global Philippines 2014 Joseph Doruelo, Mister United Continents Philippines 2015 Reynaldo Cataluna III, Miss Bikini Philippines 2015 1st Runner-Up Angelu Gonzales, plus professional runway models Jinlyn Talacod and Aaron de Tomasso. The designer himself was so happy with the successful turnout of guests and supporters, inspite of the heavy traffic and the on-and-off rainshowers that could have delayed the start of the program proper. Happily, everything went on nearly as scheduled under the eagle-eyed supervision of the Director, Shandy Montecarlo Lim.

This is one #Shoesyal show indeed.

Check out all the photos in this post. 😉

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Photos from the Nereku Manila Fashion Show

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More photos from the Nereku Manila Fashion Show

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Nereku Manila was a successful fashion event by all counts.

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Of course, what would my coverage be without a solo shot courtesy of my photographer-friend Joy Arguil