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Are you watching the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant Finals right now?

Posted by Norman on January 26, 2015
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courtesy of MissUniverse 2014-2015

It's now ON in Miami!

It’s now ON in Miami!

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If you’re watching live from the FIU Arena, on cable/free TV or via one of the various Live Streaming Links, let’s keep all the discussions under this newly-opened thread.

I also posted the USTREAM link on YouTube above.

Happy viewing, everyone! 😀

P.S. I have prepared some ‘fill in the blanks’ below in anticipation of the actual results.

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Donald Trump (leftmost) talking to the judges, including Manny Pacquiao

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Final dress rehearsals from the opening to swimsuit to evening gowns (Photo credit: Ron Garcia-Reyes)

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The ladies onstage during the final dress rehearsals with Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa (look for her) wearing the pink Leo Almodal gown. (Photo credit: Earl Veloso)

maxresdefault~2 1. COLOMBIA – Paulina Vega
2. ITALY – Valentina Bonariva
3. INDIA – Noyonita Lodh
4. FRANCE – Camille Cerf
5. USA – Nia Sanchez
6. INDONESIA – Elvira Devinamira
7. VENEZUELA – Migbelis Castellanos
8. SPAIN – Desire Cordero Ferrer
9. PHILIPPINES – Mary Jean Lastimosa!!! 😀
10. ARGENTINA – Valentina Ferrer
11. JAMAICA – Kaci Fennell
12. UKRAINE – Diana Harkusha
13. BRAZIL – Melissa Gurgel
14. NETHERLANDS – Yasmin Verhejen
15. AUSTRALIA – Tegan Martin

FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T FIND A GOOD LIVE STREAMING LINK YET, TRY TELEMUNDO ONLINE.

MU2013 Gabriela Isler and a special coverage on the project of MU in the Philippines, with accompanying vid of Pope Francis visiting the country.

MU2013 Gabriela Isler and a special coverage on the project of MU in the Philippines, with accompanying vid of Pope Francis visiting the country.

Swimsuit Competition up next!

Prince Royce performing now for the Swimsuit segment.
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Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa during the swimsuit competition

Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa during the swimsuit competition

Swimsuit standouts for me are: Colombia, Philippines, Jamaica, Ukraine, Brazil and Australia.

THE TOP 10
1. JAMAICA – Kaci Fennell
2. COLOMBIA – Paulina Vega
3. UKRAINE – Diana Harkusha
4. ARGENTINA – Valentina Ferrer
5. PHILIPPINES – Mary Jean Lastimosa!!!
6. SPAIN – Desire Cordero Ferrer
7. NETHERLANDS – Yasmin Verhejen
8. VENEZUELA – Migbelis Castellanos
9. AUSTRALIA – Tegan Martin
10. USA – Nia Sanchez

Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa when she was called to the Top 10.

Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa when she was called to the Top 10.

Evening Gown Competition up next!

Nick Jonas performing during the Evening Gown Competition.

Evening Gown Standouts for me: ALL! (This is a really Tough TEN!) Higher five could be Jamaica, Colombia, Philippines, Spain and Venezuela.

Miss Congeniality is Miss Nigeria.
Miss Photogenic is Miss Puerto Rico.
Best in National Costume is Miss Indonesia.

top 5 1. USA – Nia Sanchez
2. NETHERLANDS – Yasmin Verhejen
3. UKRAINE – Diana Harkusha
4. JAMAICA – Kaci Fennell
5. COLOMBIA – Paulina Vega

😦 (End of the road for Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa)

Final Q&A up next!!!

Judge Manny Pacquiao was picked by Miss USA as the first to ask a question in the Top 5.

A second Final Question is now happening.

“WHAT IS THE GREATEST CONTRIBUTION OF YOUR COUNTRY TO THE WORLD?”

Top 5 after the Q&A. IMO, it could be a toss between Jamaica and Ukraine, with Colombia as a possible sneaker.

Top 5 after the Q&A. IMO, it could be a toss between Jamaica and Ukraine, with Colombia as a possible sneaker.

I still feel that JAMAICA should win. But I can take UKRAINE.

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Paulina being crowned by Gabriela Isler

Paulina being crowned by Gabriela Isler


THE 63rd MISS UNIVERSE:
PAULINA VEGA – COLOMBIA

1st Runner-Up: USA – Nia Sanchez

2nd Runner-Up: UKRAINE – Diana Harkusha

3rd Runner-Up: NETHERLANDS – Yasmin Verhejen

4th Runner-Up: JAMAICA – Kaci Fennell

Best 5 National Costumes for the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant

Posted by Norman on January 23, 2015
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One of the five NCs above will be named best via Twitter votes


You can help one of the Top 5 National Costumes of the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant in Doral Miami win the award as Best among the finalists via Twitter. Just type your choice using one of the following contestant hashtags:

#MissUniverseArgentina
#MissUniverseCanada
#MissUniverseGermany
#MissUniverseIndia
#MissUniverseIndonesia

And don’t forget the hashtag #MissUniverse

The winner will be announced during the live telecast of the Finals on January 25. 🙂

Who will triumph in the Preliminaries?

Posted by Norman on January 22, 2015
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The Judges in the Preliminaries with Paula Shugart (foreground) and Jeannie Mai (2nd from right)

The Judges in the Preliminaries with Paula Shugart (foreground) and Jeannie Mai (2nd from right)

Hours from now, the Preliminary Competition of the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant in Doral Miami will commence with the eighty-eight (88) official delegates vying for the Top Fifteen (15) spots that will make the first cut on Sunday night’s (Monday morning in Manila) finals at the FIU Arena.

I decided to share with you the candidates who I feel will deliver the goods to the judges in the swimsuit and evening gown rounds. It is possible that all or most of them will meet everyone’s expectations, and surprise performers will suddenly zoom up just as a few might also underwhelm.

Above are the fifteen (15) ladies I expect to excel in the Preliminaries of the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant. I included five (5) additional ladies as alternates just to make it a Top 20.

Above are the fifteen (15) ladies I expect to excel in the Preliminaries for the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant. I included five (5) additional ladies as alternates just to make it a Top 20.

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Left to right: Spain, Philippines and Colombia, the most anticipated ladies to deliver in the Prelims

Don’t forget to catch the Live Streaming on missuniverse.com. It will start today at around 8:00AM, Manila time. 😉

The Fadil Berisha Glamshots of the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant

Posted by Norman on January 17, 2015
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Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa by Fadil Berisha

The background (different parts of Trump National Doral) may not be the most ideal, but these are the much-awaited glamshots of renowned photographer Fadil Berisha so the excitement for the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant has gone one notch higher. And do consider that these photos were taken during the first three days of registrations and fittings so the ladies were still somewhere in between feeling their way through and comfortably settling in.

I did not endeavor to come up with my ten best for this segment anymore, just the ones which caught my eye as soon as I got hold of all images in one sitting. 😉

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Clockwise from top left: Australia, Brazil, Spain, Russia, Germany and Venezuela

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Clockwise from top left: Colombia, Panama, South Africa, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and USA

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Clockwise from top left: India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia

The Web Interviews of MJ’s toughest competitions

Posted by Norman on January 16, 2015
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wpid-wp-1420892656423.jpeg I took the liberty of posting the web interviews of the toughest competitors of the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant who could stand in the way of Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa for the DIC Holding crown.

Compare them to our bet and tell me who did better and what could be their winning edge.

Watch now.

Miss Colombia, Paulina Vega

Miss India, Noyonita Lodh

Miss Spain, Desiree Cordero

Miss USA, Nia Sanchez

Miss Venezuela, Migbelis Castellanos

Rathi Menon of Singapore: Will the Ines Ligron magic work on her?

Posted by Norman on January 9, 2015
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Miss Singapore Rathi Menon in a retouching pose for the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant in Doral Miami

Miss Singapore Rathi Menon in a retouching pose for the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant in Doral Miami

singapore1 Back in the day, Frenchwoman Ines Ligron was able to transform Riyo Mori into a Miss Universe-worthy contender back in 2007. The Japanese won the crown in Mexico City.

This year, she took care of the Singaporean entry – Rathi Menon – and I can see the changes in the girl from the Lion City. She is likely to make her presence felt, although there could be a similar channeling between her and Miss India Noyonita Lodh. Will that work in her favor or the latter?

I will watch out for more of Rathi’s turns in the pageant. 😉

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Having a bit of fun during photoshoots

Posted by Norman on January 7, 2015
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Top row: Miss Puerto Rico Gabriela Berrios and Miss India Noyonita Lodh and bottom row: Miss Ukraine Diana Harkusha and Miss Italy Valentina Bonariva have fun posing with the stylists during their photoshoots

Top row: Miss Puerto Rico Gabriela Berrios and Miss India Noyonita Lodh and bottom row: Miss Ukraine Diana Harkusha and Miss Italy Valentina Bonariva have fun posing with the stylists during their photoshoots

Miss Canada Chanel Beckenlehner during hers

Miss Canada Chanel Beckenlehner during hers

Prior to the actual taking of photos when the subjects become equally serious and glamorous, the candidates of the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant still know how make a bit of fun out of the situation with the help of their hair and make-up professionals on stand-by.

The photos here show the likes of Miss Puerto Rico Gabriela Berrios, Miss India Noyonita Lodh, Miss Ukraine Diana Harkusha, Miss Italy Valentina Bonariva and Miss Canada Chanel Beckenlehner clowning for the cameras. Cute! 😉

All happy to be in Doral Miami

Posted by Norman on January 6, 2015
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Clockwise from top left: Miss Indonesia Elvira Devinamira, Miss Brazil Melissa Gurgel, Miss Paraguay Sally Jara Davalos, Miss USA Nia Sanchez, Miss Panama Yomatsy Hazlewood, Miss Australia Tegan Martin and Miss Austria Julia Furdea

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Clockwise from top left: Miss Kenya Gaylyne Ayugi, Miss Mexico Josselyn Garciglia, Miss Kosovo Artnesa Krasniqi, Miss Thailand Pimbongkod Chankaew, Miss Ethiopia Hiwot Mamo, Miss Peru Jimena Espinosa and Miss Ecuador Alejandra Argudo

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Clockwise from top left: Miss Bolivia Claudia Tavel, Miss Trinidad and Tobago Jevon King, Miss Guyana Niketa Barker, Miss Hungary Henrietta Kalemen, Miss Myanmar Sharr Htutt Eaindra, Miss India Noyonita Lodh, Miss Tanzania Nale Boniface and Miss Angola Zuleica Wilson

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Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa before her filmed Q&A interview

You can definitely see it in their faces. Be it a wide smile, an impish grin, a queenly upturn of the lips or a calculated laughter. These ladies are all so happy being in Doral Miami right now for the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant.

And why not? Aside from the VIP treatment, they are followed by photographers, stylists and hair/make-up specialists everywhere they go. Talk about living the life of an up and coming celebrity. This is it for them.

It sure would be nice if they will remain unaffected till the 25th. But with competition starting to heat up in a blaze, things will inevitably become a ‘to-each-her-own’ existence, regardless of friendships formed along the way.

Let’s enjoy their individual happiness for now. 🙂

Sunday Specials: Everybody wants Gabriela’s crown

Posted by Norman on December 28, 2014
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Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler of Venezuela

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9 of the 88 contenders who want to win the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant (clockwise from top left:) Canada, Poland, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Colombia, Venezuela, USA and the Philippines.

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8 more challengers for the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant (clockwise from top left): Russia, Brazil, India, Mexico, Albania, Dominican Republic, Australia and South Africa.

wpid-wp-1419089357906.jpeg There will be eighty-eight (88) expected delegate arrivals in Doral Miami for the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant. All of them will be equally hungry for the crown on the head of reigning winner Gabriela Isler. Of course, with D.I.C. coming in with a new head adornment for the next Queen, there is extra excitement in the air.

image It would be foolish to dismiss any confirmed comer at this point. All of them have prepared long and hard for the competition so it’s still anybody’s ballgame for now. Be it Chanel Beckenlehner of Canada, Marcela Chmielowska of Poland, Elvira Devinamira of Indonesia, Sabrina Benneet of Malaysia, Pimbongkod Chankaew of Thailand, Paulina Vega Dieppa of Colombia, Migbelis Castellanos of Venezuela, Nia Sanchez of the USA and MJ Lastimosa of the Philippines – everyone’s on equal footing. And there are more serious challengers to consider.

It’s going to be a wild ride. And I reckon our upcoming prediction contest will be a tougher nut to crack. So while waiting for things to go full blast, let’s watch a special video of Molly in New York presented on Venevision.

courtesy of CanalMissVenezuela

Noyonita Lodh: India’s Diva for Miss Universe

Posted by Norman on October 15, 2014
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courtesy of apnicommunity.com

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Miss Diva Universe 2014 Noyonita Lodh will represent India in Doral Miami for Miss Universe

image After a long search that even included a televised journey to the finals with the close mentorship of Miss Universe 2000 Lara Dutta (watch video above), Miss Diva Universe 2014 – who will represent India in Doral Miami for Miss Universe – has finally been selected.

Freelance model and belly dancer Noyonita Lodh of Bangalore is the lucky girl who passed the stringent requirements of the organizers and will now have the opportunity of restoring the glory days of the South Asian country in Miss Universe. And indeed, the student of St. Joseph’s School College of Commerce has the work cut out for her. She will be immersed in further training and improvements for the big pageant happening on January 25, 2015.

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Noyonita Lodh in black two piece swimsuit

Will Noyonita be able to realize what her predecessors for more than the past decade have failed to achieve? Does she have the chance of becoming India’s 3rd Miss Universe? 😉