Jonas Gaffud (middle) with Shamcey Supsup (left) and Venus Raj on the cover
Now if only Miss World 2013 Megan Young is not a GMA-7 talent now, she would have made a worthy addition on the cover. Don’t you think, dear readers?😉
BTS from the cover shoot
Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner-Up for Project: Beautiful You
Aces & Queens and Jonas Gaffud have actively resumed Project Beautiful You which is the camp’s advocacy campaign to look for beauty beyond the skin-deep dictates we have gotten used to. And as part of the recent push, Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner-Up Venus Raj has joined the activities via a social media presence on Instagram where she will answer valid questions about various subject matters related to the cause. Read the mechanics below, take part and win special prizes!
Need some advice about pageants, fashion, or anything about life? I will gladly answer selected questions, screened in accordance with the ideals of #ProjectBeautifulYou and the rights and privacy of its advisory council. Just share or repost this photo, tag us (@onlyvenusraj @projectbeautifulyou ) with your questions or just comment your questions below. Don’t forget to like our Facebook page (projectbeautifulyou) and use the hashtag #ProjectBeautifulYou to win special prizes
Please like and share the FB Page of Project Beautiful You by clicking on the image below:
The Beautiful Kitchen was started by some of Mercator’s prized talents
Here is Jonas Gaffud’s pitch about The Beautiful Kitchen:
THE BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN now ready to serve you. Taste our specialties and Pinoy favorites prepared by beauty queens, models and other celebrities for your gatherings: birthdays, company meetings, celebration etc.
Call 09778127815 or email thebeautifulkitchen2016@gmail.com
Place your orders three days before delivery date. Five minimum dishes per order. #thebeautifulkitchen
Try the Bicol Express ala Venus or Liam’s Barbecue or the Creamy Laing Pasta and Bicol Express Pasta or their various Chicken preparations (Mexican, Rosemary or Turmeric). You will surely order for more the next time.
So if you fancy to host a small party for friends and family at home (and you reside in an area around the Metro that is conveniently located near the Mandaluyong area or still delivery-manageable elsewhere), give The Beautiful Kitchen a call ahead of time and they will take care of all the delicious food on the dining table.
Liam’s Barbecue, I believe, is named after Jonas Gaffud’s favorite nephew
Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2010 Venus Raj and Atty. Nad Bronce led the orientation (Photo credit: Arnold Mercado)
This has got to be the biggest number of potential joiners that the beauty camp has started with for a particular edition of the nationals – numbering close to thirty (30).
The ladies are very promising, that much I can tell!
And I bet we will see a bumper crop of enlisters and a relatively high number of Official Candidates as well.
Aces & Queens all
This early, I can see a veritable 6 footer (without heels) in the roster. But that’s the only teaser I can give for now.
Excited much? I know I am!🙂
Jonas Gaffud (2nd from right) with left to right: Ara Arida, Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup-Lee
Look who’s going to be a fellow pageant blogger. Jonas Gaffud, that’s who.
The Beauty Queen-Maker has shared the upcoming endeavor in his Facebook account: “Starting my blog soon about my journey into the world of beauty pageants etc.”
And following the same thread, it is likely that his blog will go live starting Tuesday, September 1. It’s coming real soon. And it should be filled with a lot of highlights and sidelights from all the beauty pageants he has fielded his winning national and international Queens in, and more. Juicier than juicy tidbits, I reckon?
I can’t wait to read the first entry!😀
Left-to-right: Janine Tugonon, Ara Arida and Venus Raj shopping in L.A.
Ara (left) and Venus meet renowned Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino
Ara walking the street adorned with a large chandelier
Jonas Gaffud (2nd from left) with 3 of his 4-Peat Queens (Photo credit: Jonas Gaffud)
Also, renowned Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino hosted a sumptuous Pinoy dinner for everyone in the group. It was definitely a night of fun and endless chats.
It would have been complete had Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-Up Shamcey Supsup-Lee joined the trip. But with her pregnancy and the busy daily routines at Pedro ‘n Coi, it just could no longer be accommodated.😉
Team Mercator was supportively present during yesterday's formal opening of Book and Borders Cafe in Tomas Morato, QC (Photo credit: Jonas Gaffud)
Bb. Pilipinas 2015 alumna Teresita Ssen Marquez during the book reading (Photo credit: Jonas Gaffud)
Two lovely Miss Universe runners-up – 2010’s Venus Raj and 2013’s Ariella Arida – gamely offered their time to be the ‘baristas’ during the event. Bb. Pilipinas 2015 alumna Teresita Ssen “Wynwyn” Marquez lent her full dramatic speaking voice when it was time to do the book reading. Singer-actor Ken Alfonso delivered a melodious number that made the girls in the place go ga-ga over his looks and voice. Models Sam Ajdani and Amadeo Leandro made sure that their presence alone was more than enough to make heads turn 180 degrees everywhere they go. And TV/Film personalities Benjamin Alves and Karylle warmly welcomed everyone with their usual book-loving charms.
Do take the time to drop by Book and Borders Cafe one of these days. You won’t be able to see the complete cast of beautiful guests all in one place again, but you will definitely get more for your productive time with books, coffee, smoothies and good food to while those lazy afternoons or relaxing early nights inside its cozy set-up.
Miss Universe runners-up Ariella Arida and Venus Raj helping out in preparing coffee for the guests (Photo credit: Jonas Gaffud)
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