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A Magazine Cover that is 6 Years in the Making

Posted by Norman on July 18, 2021
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“Fronting Harper’s Bazaar VN (Vietnam) 10th year anniversary are the women who best embody the greatness, and the glory of the Filipina; the Philippines’ prides Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach, Miss International Kylie Verzosa, Miss Earth Angelia Ong, and Miss World Megan Daez. @bazaarvietnam

Transcending beyond our archipelago, our queens have not just only won the most elusive titles, bringing worldwide prestige and historical honor to our country, but have also become the flagbearers for all of Asia, setting a new standard for beauty queen excellence in the region, and solidifying the Philippines as the newest global powerhouse.”

#TurningPhenomenal Series No. 20

Posted by Norman on June 17, 2021
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Since the date of submission for applications to Miss Universe Philippines 2021 ends exactly one week from now, this will be the last in my #TurningPhenomenal series. This entry is my 20th. So as not to preempt the start of online screenings – and given that there are still many rumored joiners who are classified as, yes, rumors – the buck stops here.

So will this Filipino-German celebrity be one of Miss Universe Philippines’next Phenomenal Woman? The talks are spreading, not like wildfire exactly, but enough for different pageant sites to be either excited or resistant to the idea.

Don’t get me started with the comparison to Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach because other than the similarity in the descent mix, I see no useful parallelisms to use between Maureen and Queen P.

Sure they both entered showbiz, but keep in mind that Pia did so when she was only 11 and without any kind of solid achievement to back up her bid for stardom. Maureen, on the other hand, took advantage of her victory in Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 5 to jumpstart a career in TV and commercials which included appearances on Eat Bulaga and that TVC of Palmolive Expertique. She also has a YouTube channel that has more than 162,000 subscribers to date.

So how does Maureen sit with you, dear readers? If the rumors are true and she ends up being the representative of Pangasinan or a city in NCR, will she get your full support?

Let the discussions begin.

Pia Wurtzbach and Angelia Ong for L’Officiel India

Posted by Norman on May 18, 2021
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When Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Gabrena Ong are brought together for a photoshoot, the results are nothing short of extraordinary.

For the 20th Anniversary Issue of L’Officiel India, our two Queens play around a giant swing while wearing the creations of Mark Bumgarner, Andrea Tetangco, Mitch Ochosa and Tuyết Lê.

Co- Producer🎥: Renz Mendoza

Photo & Creative Direction📸: Seven Barretto @sevenbarretto of @studio7manila

Art direction and Set design🎥: Erwin Botin @erwnbotin of @botinstudios

Photography assistants📸: Claude Villahermosa @claudevillhrmosa & Dariel Miraflor @darielmiraflorphotography

MakeUp💄: Carissa Cielo Medved @carissacielomedved

Hair💇‍♀‍: Aries Manal @ariesmanal_hair

Styling💆‍♀‍ : Bonita Penaranda @bonitapenaranda

Styling Associates💅: Mitch Otchosa, AJ Bio

VideoTeam🎥: Patrick Benite, Alvin Solano, Francis Libinting for @treehousestory

Executive Producers🎬: Cory Couture Productions @corycoutureproductions with FTL Moda @ftlmoda

Casting Director⚡: Vincent Tran @vincenttranartistry

Project Director🎬: Duy Bang @bennytran9898

Blue/ Green Gowns👘: Mark Bumgarner @markbumgarner

Black/ Brown Gowns👗: Andrea Tetangco @andreatetangco

White Dress🥋: Mitch Otchosa

Black and Red Ensemble🧥: Tuyet Le

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1-on-1: Miss Universe 2019 and the 65th Universe

Posted by Norman on April 30, 2021
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Here is the one-on-one between the still-reigning Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi and the 65th Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere.

Interestingly, both ladies were crowned by our two latest Miss Universe titleholders – Pia Wurtzbach for Iris and Catriona Gray for Zozi.

Pia Wurtzbach for Xpedition Middle East

Posted by Norman on January 2, 2021
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Below are 5 of the 9 cover photos of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach for Xpedition Middle East – her biggest 3-day shoot so far and held entirely in Dubai during the brief trip when she received her XAGA Annual Gala Award as Woman of the Year.

Which one do you like best?

Pia Wurtzbach on Dubai TV

Posted by Norman on December 16, 2020
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Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach – who was a recent visitor to Dubai where she received an award as Woman of the Year during the Xpedition Annual Gala Awards 2020 – was also interviewed and featured on the biggest network in the UAE. Below is the clip.

Pia Wurtzbach for NOW Magazine Los Angeles

Posted by Norman on December 3, 2020
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Here are photos of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach from the cover shoot for NOW Magazine Los Angeles.

PHOTO: @sevenbarretto of @studio7manila
PRODUCED BY: @katongers
ART DIRECTION & SET DESIGN : @erwnbotin of @botinstudios
STYLING: Janno Styles
MAKEUP: @pongniu
HAIR: @ariesmanal_hair
PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM: Claude Villahermosa