Tag: beauty queen

Marizza Delgado was made for the spotlight. A woman of many talents—whether it be singing, dancing, or acting—her penchant for performing had followed her from a young age. Though a completely different endeavor altogether, pageantry eventually swooped in to present the ripe

Every now and then, a seriously scroll-stopping outfit enters our radar and prompts some fashion sleuthing. Modern Filipiniana connoisseurs in particular will love this week's spotting: Pia Wurtzbach was seen clad in an obsession-worthy crop top with voluminous puff sleeves, which was

One of the things fans love about former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Franki Russell is her knack for taking on new adventures (It's what led her to join PBB in the first place!). And it seems the New Zealand-born star is taking on

Pia Wurtzbach is no stranger to traveling. Ever since being crowned as Miss Universe in 2015, the WWF Philippines and UNAIDS Ambassador has constantly been jet-setting around the globe for both work and pleasure. ICYDK, not only does Pia have family abroad,

Miss Universe Philippines 2021 finalist Victoria Velasquez Vincent made a shocking revelation on her social media last October 11."Shortly after the MUPH coronation night, I was offered to be Miss Universe New Zealand 2021," she wrote on Instagram.Not only that, Victoria also

Beauty queen and ABS-CBN reporter Ganiel Krishnan called out a swimsuit designer for making fun of her placement in the Miss World Philippines 2021 pageant, which concluded on Sunday evening. Ganiel finished as the second runner-up, while Cebu City's Tracy Perez took home the

It's official! Tracy Perez is Miss World Philippines 2021! The beauty queen from Cebu will represent the country at the 70th Miss World pageant on December 16, 2021 which will be held at Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot, the largest indoor venue in

Jaws dropped in disbelief when Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo tripped as she made her final walk at the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night. While others were quick to respond with sympathy and words of encouragement, there were some who poked fun at the

Rabiya Mateo is wrapping up her Miss Universe Philippines reign with a bang.The 24-year-old Ilongga beauty queen donned the colors of the Philippine flag in her last photo shoot as Miss Universe Philippines 2020.She shared the photos on her Instagram account on

This year's Miss Universe Philippine 2021 proved to be a nailbiting competition of beauty, grace, and substance. After beating out over a hundred aspiring candidates, proud LGBTQIA+ representative Beatrice Luigi Gomez won the judges—and our hearts!—over with her confident strut, and exceptional wit and charm. But, apart from

Without a doubt, the just-concluded Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant is the talk of the town! The competition eventually saw the crowning of Cebu City's Beatrice Luigi Gomez, our first Miss Universe bet who's an out and proud member of the LGTBQIA

After a fruitful run as Miss Universe Philippines 2020, Rabiya Mateo has at last taken her final walk.The 24-year-old Ilongga beauty queen was crowned on October 25, 2020, and eventually got to hand over the title to Beatrice Luigi Gomez of Cebu City on

It’s finally time for the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 competition! On September 23, the twenty-eight candidates paraded their respective national costumes. The preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competitions aired on September 26. And as for the culmination of the competition, the coronation night is

Miss Universe Philippines is more than just a beauty pageant. It is also a platform for empowered women to raise awareness and initiate change for causes they believe in.“As a beauty queen, you have an advocacy, you have a voice," fan favorite

If you think all the flawless photos you see on Instagram take only one shot to capture, think again. It actually takes some work to find the right angles for your face, placement for your hands, and position of your shoulders—in short,

Year in and year out, one of the most looked forward to events in the Miss Universe Philippines competition is the National Costume presentation. Don't think it's just about pretty garments and over-the-top headdresses though. The segment proves to be a buffet

18-year old Simone Nadine Bornilla is anything but a rookie when it comes to being a beauty queen. Simply referred to as Nadine, she finds herself amongst her big sisters in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant, proudly standing in the Top

One thing avid pageant fans love about Miss Universe Philippines is the fashion. The evening gowns each candidate gets to strut in during coronation night are always conversation starters among spectators. But aside from the onstage glitz and glam, the candidates' offstage

Part of being a Miss Universe Philippines candidate is to have a personality that shines as bright as the sun. Indeed, this is a trait present in beauty queen and Top 30 finalist Victoria Velasquez Vincent. Known for her intelligence, charm, and undeniably

Miss Universe Philippines candidate Steffi Aberasturi has been turning heads since the very start of this year’s pageant season.  In a recent Instagram post, the Cebuana stunned us all in a show-stopping beaded gown, which featured a bandeau-esque bustier and a maxi skirt