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Venus Raj continues to be an inspiration 

Posted by Norman on June 15, 2017
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The graduation photo of Venus Raj


Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2010 and Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner-Up Maria Venus Raj continues to be an inspiration inside and out of the pageant world. After getting credited for starting the placement streak of the Philippines in Miss Universe, she has achieved another milestone in life by graduating (see her graduation photo above) from the University of the Philippines-Diliman with a Master’s Degree in Community Development. This was not the easiest task to complete, but with sheer discipline and determination, she was able to add an entirely new facet to her already colorful life as a Beauty Queen.

Venus will now be able to pursue her other “more meaningful” life objectives as she plots a career in public service, initially in her home municipality of Bato, Camarines Sur where she wants to give back in more ways than one.

I salute you, Venus.

Congratulations!

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Bb. Pilipinas 2017: Rehearsing for the Big Night

Posted by Norman on April 26, 2017
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Rehearsals in full swing for the finals

These are the days spent inside the Araneta Coliseum rehearsing for the Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Coronation Night on Sunday, April 30. Dressed in loose workout attires and sleeveless tops, the Binibinis are being choreographed to perfection. According to Gines Enriquez of BPCI, this is going to be the grandest opening number for any edition. Ever. And I believe him because ABS-CBN is deep into perfecting everything to achieve seamless proceedings during the live and TV telecast.


By the way, the finals will be hosted by Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and actor Xian Lim, with Venus Raj as commentator. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, then please head on to ticketnet.com.ph or at the Araneta Coliseum box-office.

Just a quick sneak into the opening outfits with focus on the shiny golden Bragais shoes they will be wearing


Below is a BTS video of their dance rehearsals in Subic.

courtesy of EPC Events

Wayback Wednesday: Reminiscing Venus Raj 

Posted by Norman on March 22, 2017
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Venus Raj for Fair Magazine


I was looking for an excellent reason to blog about her once more. Good thing her photos for the latest issue of Fair Magazine got uploaded so we now have a Wayback Wednesday feature for Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2010 and Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner-Up Venus Raj. She who takes the bragging rights for starting off the placement streak of the Philippines in Miss Universe that rapturously culminated in our 3rd crown last 2015 for Pia Wurtzbach and a continuation this year when Maxine Medina claimed a Top 6 position during the 65th Miss Universe in Manila last January.

Here is a video of the full Preliminaries during the 59th Edition held in Las Vegas that eventually led to her Top 5 finish:

courtesy of Latino Vicente

Now here are videos of her latest TV guesting on “Magandang Buhay” of ABS-CBN:

And here is a video of the new house of Venus Raj in Camarines Sur:
courtesy of Pinoy News

Still as divine as the day she started the placement streak of the Philippines in Miss Universe

So as you can see, Venus has really progressed from seven years ago till now. The road after Miss Universe 2010 may have been bumpy at times, but she kept on pushing things forward and making a good accountability of herself – be it as a Bicolana, as a student of higher studies, as a former Bb. Pilipinas titleholder and even as a host.

Kudos to you, V! 🙂

Watch this interview with two Miss Universe winners – Pia Wurtzbach and Iris Mittenaere 

Posted by Norman on January 31, 2017
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Iris and Pia during the 65th Miss Universe After Party at Okada Manila


No long texts here. I’m just sharing the interview conducted by Venus Raj on two Miss Universe winners – Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach and Iris Mittenaere.

Reserve your comments after watching the whole clip. 🙂

courtesy of voice of reason

Sunday Specials: Journey to the Crown | A Celebration of Beauty

Posted by Norman on November 6, 2016
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Starting tonight at 7:30pm and every Sunday thereafter, the etc cable channel will start airing a new program titled “Journey to the Crown” | A Celebration of Beauty. Here’s a Press Release from the network:

“Journey to the Crown is a reality-documentary show that features one of our passions –beauty pageants. Right at the start of our consciousness, a beauty pageant always means the Miss Universe Crown–the holy grail of all pageants. It is deeply embedded in our culture, a much-anticipated event and a source of inspiration for Filipinas who dream of bringing pride to the country by taking home the crown.

This weekly program is hosted by 2010 Miss Universe 4th Runner-up Venus Raj and 2011 Miss Universe 3rd Runner-up Shamcey Supsup-Lee. Don’t miss out on watching this amazing show and join the conversation by using the #TheCrownonETC and #FeistierETC hashtags when you post about it on social media.


Jonas Gaffud, the prime mover who worked hard on the side of the Philippines to have The 65th Miss Universe Pageant held in the country early next year, is one of the show’s producers. He is encouraging everyone to check out the premiere episode.

Coming Soon: A Book on How to be a Beauty Queen

Posted by Norman on August 20, 2016
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Jonas Gaffud (middle) with Shamcey Supsup (left) and Venus Raj on the cover

This is something pageant fans should watch out for. Jonas Gaffud of Aces & Queens will be coming out with a book (to be released by ABS-CBN Publishing) which will feature everything about the successful beauty queens produced by the camp plus his personal insights on how he was able to conquer the World and the Universe during the last three years.

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

Ask Venus Raj

Posted by Norman on June 24, 2016
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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: