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Miss Universe 2011: Parabéns, Leila Luliana da Costa Vieira Lopes!

Posted by Norman on April 16, 2020
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 12: Leila Lopes, from Angola, receives the crown of Miss Universe 2011 from the former Queen Ximena Navarrete at Credicard Hall on September 12, 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Bia Schmidt/LatinContent /Getty Images)

Miss Universe 2011 Top 5 that included our very own Shamcey Supsup (2nd from left) who finished 3rd Runner-Up to Leila Lopes (Photo by Bia Schmidt/LatinContent via Getty Images)

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It only took seven years before the pageant would return to South America. And Miss Universe celebrated its 60th Anniversary in São Paulo, the most populous city in Brazil and the largest Portuguese-speaking city in the world. Mere mention of the host country’s name bring the music of Samba and the world-famous Carnival in my head. And what a time for Angola to win its very first crown and for the Philippines to capture its second consecutive Top 5 placement via Shamcey Supsup in the pageant’s modern history. I also thought that we would finally get our first of two potential (and elusive) 2nd Runner-Up spots during this edition. Oh well.

A native of Benguela, Leila had to pass through and top the Miss Angola UK finals before earning the ticket to compete for Miss Angola 2010 which she won. From there, she prepared for the big competition in Brazil. Even if she spoke fluent Portuguese (that would bring her closer to the locals in São Paulo), it was never a problem to communicate in English. After all, she studied Business Management at the University of Suffolk in Ipswich.

Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Some controversy surrounded Leila after being crowned Miss Universe 2011 courtesy of allegations that she submitted false documents during Miss Angola UK and that she shouldn’t have qualified to compete in the contest for reasons that she was living in Angola all her life. With the help of the MUO, she was able to prove the detractors wrong. She did reside in the UK for four years.

Less than a year after her reign, Leila got engaged to New York Giants player Osi Umenyiora. But it was only in 2015 when the two of them got married. She has one son, Lucas, who was born last 2018.

Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes and husband Osi Umenyiora attend the Royal Television Society Programme Awards at Grosvenor House on March 19, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Leila and son Lucas

Mutia ti La Union 2020: A Grand Celebration of Beauty and Pageantry

Posted by Norman on March 4, 2020
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In what can be considered as one of the most lavish and excellently-mounted provincial pageants in the Philippines, Mutia ti La Union 2020 culminated in the crowning of its new Queens last March 2 at the Poro Point Baywalk in the City of San Fernando, La Union.

Divina Marie Villanueva of Sudipen, an Accounting graduate who plans to pursue Law Studies, was adjudged big winner of the competition after outclassing nineteen other contenders all the way to a cash prize of P100,000.00 and a reign that will open new doors of opportunities amidst the province’s efforts to bring its Agri-Tourism Campaign to greater heights.

Crowned as Mutia ti La Union Turismo is Fe Ladyma Abacco of Rosario, with Shaira May Soria of Pugo claiming the first-ever Mutia ti La Union Agrikultura title. Rounding up the magic circle of winners are runners-up Christine Jan Padua of Balaoan and Roxanne Danielle Sanglay of the City of San Fernando, respectively.

An impressive panel of judges – chaired by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray along with Miss Universe Philippines 2011 Shamcey Supsup Lee, Designer Albert Andrada, actor Marco Gumabao, Hon. Christopher de Venecia, H.E. Igor Khovaev of the Russian Federation and Comm. Greco Belgica – had their work out cut out from start to finish.

The entire production – another #TheatricalExperience from Lumina Events Management Inc. – was an outstanding feat with all the makings of a pageant that can rival the best of their national level counterparts.

Kudos to everyone involved in this annual event from the Provincial Government of La Union headed by Governor Pacoy Ortega, the Tourism Information Office, the City of San Fernando and all nineteen municipalities that united towards a hugely successful undertaking!

#mutiatilaunion #mlu2020 #iloveLaUnion

Shamcey Supsup, Miss Universe Philippines National Director

Posted by Norman on December 9, 2019
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A message from Shamcey Supsup, now National Director of Miss Universe Philippines:

“I am honored with my new role for the organization that brought meaning to my life as a beauty queen and as a woman. I am more than blessed to be the National Director of Miss Universe Philippines. As I continue to grow, I understand that being an architect and an entrepreneur are facets that will form part of my core as we continue the projects of Miss Universe and create more opportunities for aspiring beauty queens in the future. Thank you for the trust and confidence in my capabilities as a strong and independent woman.”

#shamceysupsup #missuniversephilippines #missuniversephilippines2020

An Official Announcement from Miss Universe Philippines

Posted by Norman on December 9, 2019
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Announcement:

The Miss Universe Organization expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the Araneta Group and Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. for their more than 50 years of stewardship of the Miss Universe brand and franchise in the Philippines. Both organizations have made an indelible mark in the international pageant scene for celebrating the intelligence, beauty and grace of hundreds of Filipina queens, and for garnering several international titles through the years. Undeniably, the most prestigious of these titles continues to be the coveted Miss Universe Philippines. The foundation and fundamentals of Philippine Pageantry are known worldwide to be solid and shall endure all because of the hard work and commitment of the Araneta Group and BPCI.

Today is a momentous occasion as the country and the Miss Universe Organization focus their collective gaze towards the future of pageantry. It is but fitting that the path to the future be led with vigor and a vision aligned with the transformative purpose of Miss Universe. The Miss Universe Organization is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Miss Universe Philippines Organization – a fresh team that will lead the country towards its continued quest to share the beauty and grace of the Filipina to the rest of the world.

The new organization will be headed by Shamcey Supsup as the National Director. She will be joined by Albert Andrada as the Design Council Head, Jonas Gaffud as the Creative Director, Lia Ramos as Head of Women Empowerment Committee and Charity, Atty. Nad Bronce as Head of Legal Affairs, and Mario Garcia as Business Development/ Marketing Head.

Rooted in the same strong foundations that have earned the country title after title in the past half century, the Miss Universe Philippines Organization is poised to bring the Miss Universe franchise to greater heights. More importantly, it is the continued support of the pageant fans and community that inspires the Miss Universe Organization to take this crucial step forward. With the Filipina at the center of it all, a bright and beautiful future lies ahead.

Mabuhay!

Check out the official pages of Miss Universe Philippines (themissuniverseph) in Facebook and Instagram on December 13, 2019 at 6pm for the live feed of the first official press conference of the new Miss Universe Philippines Organization to find out more details about this historic event in the year 2020!

The Philippines’ Finest in Miss Universe

Posted by Norman on February 25, 2019
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Eight of the Philippines’ finest in Miss Universe during last night’s Tribute Concert. No wonder the country is the envy of every pageant-loving country in the Universe:

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach

Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner-Up Ara Arida

Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-Up Shamcey Supsup-Lee

Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner-Up Venus Raj

Miss Universe 2016 Top 6 Maxine Medina

Miss Universe 2017 Top 10 Rachel Peters and

Miss Universe 2014 Top 10 MJ Lastimosa

How I wish Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner-Up Janine Tugonon flew in from the US to join the eight others. :-/

Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2018

Posted by Norman on January 20, 2018
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This is it, Iloilo!

Today, I will be flying to Asia’s City of Love to serve as one of the judges in tonight’s finals of Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2018 at the University of San Agustin Gym. Along with Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago, Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-Up Shamcey Supsup, 65th Miss Universe Top 6 Finalist Maxine Medina, Miss Universe 2017 Top 10 placer Rachel Peters, Asia’s Next Top Model winner Maureen Wroblewitz, Mister Universal Ambassador 2016 2nd Runner-Up Andrea Biondo and Catwalk King Sinon Loresca, we will select the best and the brightest among the thirteen (13) ladies vying for the crown.

The Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2018 Candidates posing in front of the Official Residence, Richmond Hotel Iloilo

And tomorrow morning, I will be guesting on Bombo Radyo Iloilo to do a wrap-up of the results of the finals above as well as discuss about Bb. Pilipinas 2018.

Watch out for my report on the results of Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2018. Viva Señor Sto. Niño!

Miss Universe Charity Fashion Gala | Hope for Change Foundation

Posted by Norman on December 8, 2017
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Last night at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort and Casino, the Miss Universe Charity Fashion Gala was held in cooperation with Frontrow Cares and Hope for Change Foundation. Our visiting Miss Universe titleholders Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and Iris Mittenaere – along with our very own Pia Wurtzbach walked the runway for a good cause. Wearing creations by our top designers like Francis Libiran and Rajo Laurel, they were joined by the Miss Universe 2017 national winners who also displayed their taste and elegance in gowns made by the likes of Mark Bumgarner, Frederick Peralta, Edwin Uy, Val Taguba, Rocky Gathercole, Cherry Samuya Veric, Ofelia Simpao and more.

What added special glitter to the event was the presence of six of our Miss Universe Philippines winners – Bianca Manalo, Venus Raj, Shamcey Supsup, Ara Arida, MJ Lastimosa and Maxine Medina – who also participated in the fashion show and presented onstage in chronological order of their years in competition.

Six of our Miss Universe Philippines titleholders from Bianca Manalo to Maxine Medina

Here are some video clips from the show itself.

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Next Attraction: Mutya ng Pilipinas Swimsuit Competition at Hannah’s Beach Resort

Posted by Norman on July 14, 2017
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Hannah’s Beach Resort & Convention Center presents the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 Swimsuit Competition which will take place in the Crown Jewel of the North this coming July 22 at 8:00PM.

Be there when it happens as the candidates of this year’s search take centerstage in one of the contest’s most highly anticipated pre-pageant events.

Reigning titleholders Ganiel Krishnan and Jaya San Jose will be special guests, alongside beauty queens Catriona Gray and Shamcey Supsup-Lee plus surprise performers.

For inquiries and reservations, email Hannah’s – info@hannahsbeachresort@gmail.com- or visit their homepage http://www.hannahsbeachresort.com

This is another media coverage partnership between Sash Factor and normannorman.com.

During the contract signing between Hannah’s and Mutya ng Pilipinas


courtesy of Pageanthologist Network

Sunday Specials: A Weekend at Hannah’s for Miss Philippines Earth 2017

Posted by Norman on June 4, 2017
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Over this weekend, a special event was held at the Premium Suites Poolside Area of Hannah’s Beach Resort and Convention Center in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte where candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2017 were brought to the vacation paradise called “Crown Jewel of the North” where they competed to become Miss Earth Philippines Hannah’s 2017. What added more glitter to the whole activity was the presence of Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-Up Shamcey Supsup-Lee, Miss World Philippines 2016 Catriona Gray, Miss Philippines Earth 2016 Loren Mar Artajos (with two members of her elemental court – Tim Alsowyed and Charinna Barro) and the visiting group of eighty-seven (87) members of the Lower House headed by Cong. Rodolfo Fariñas on a continuing inspection of tourist sites in Northern Luzon.

The candidates competed in swimsuits and evening gowns before getting grilled in the Top 10 Q&A. In the end, Shane Tormes of Mandaluyong City edged out all the beauties to win the special title. She was joined by two (2) runners-up April Rose Alegre of Davao and Mikaela Mendez of Tanza, Cavite. Interestingly, the top finishers are all present and former Miss Hannah’s Ecotourism Philippines alumni (a fact that underscores the high quality of winners in the host venue’s annual pageant).


Congratulations to all the winners! Many thanks to Col. Ricardo Nolasco Jr and Ronald Dominguez of Hannah’s for continuing to trust normannorman.com in the judging and media coverage.

Patricia Magtanong 1.0

Posted by Norman on February 2, 2017
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Is this the best year for Patch Magtanong to join?

I know that Patricia “Patch” Magtanong has been scouted by Aces & Queens long before she even became a PMAP (Professional Models Association of the Philippines) model and UP Diliman Law student. Back then, she was this head-turning lass who still needed the polish and expertise of the beauty camp to level up her brimming potentials to become a national beauty queen. Could 2017 be the best year to field her in Bb. Pilipinas?

I’d say, why not? First-timers who win titles are not unusual with BPCI. And 22 year-old Patch – who stands 5’9″- could follow the trail of fellow ‘iskolars ng bayan‘ Shamcey Supsup-Lee and Zora Andam. What’s more, the combination of her PMAP-sanctioned modeling stints and the focused guidance of A&Q will help in bringing out the best in her presentation skills. Let’s not even add her good communication skills just yet because she can express her thoughts in both verbal and written equally well.

And quoting her nickname-sake Patch Adams: “Spread joy. Chase your wildest dreams.”

Will Patch become a Binibini for 2017?