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Pao Manaoag Bikini Open 2016 | Mr. & Ms. Summer Bodies, Season 6

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 May 2016 20:23:00 +0000

John Carlo Romero and Kramae Labrado are the grand winners of Pao Manaoag Pangasinan's Bikini Open 2016 - Mr. & Ms. Summer Bodies, Season 6, The Cosplay Edition.

John Carlo Romero and Kramae Labrado with the runner up winners
(from left to right) Nidz Reyes, Jaydan Lapira, Michael Yhang, Marla Razon, Kramae Labrado, John Carlo Romero, Aubrey Diaz, Xian Pascual, Arjhem Vergara, Mikaela Mendrez

This fabulous event happened on the 1st day of May, year 2016 at the Pao Elementary School Auditorium in Brgy. Pao Manaoag, Pangasinan.

Everything about the pageant is outstanding. My expectations based from the promotional poster disseminated in social media were met, exceeded actually.

The Venue

Pao Elementary School Auditorium happens to be perfect for the event. It is very accessible to everyone even to tourists - bikini open pageant fans, observers, critics, reviewers, and bloggers (like us) - as it is situated along the main road and are just minutes-away-drive from the most popular landmark in the municipality, the Minor Basilica of Our Lady the Rosary of Manaoag. The auditorium though has enough distance from the main road and didn't cause any distraction all throughout the event. The venue can accomodate large amount of audiences and even the people outside the auditorium will be able to witness the competition through the oversized LED screen on stage.

The stage is intelligently designed. Its minimalist backdrop of white panels with dark horizontal patterns gave the stage a wider illusion as well as making the models appear much taller. Lit with varying colors together with the light from the LED screen and spotlight, it consistently produced creative rim effects and lit well the models. On that note, every bit of models' movements were clearly witnessed by everyone in the auditorium. Also, the stage-fireworks fired in perfect timing are icing on the cake.

Guests & Judges

I never expected to have celebrity guests and judges in this pageant. To name a few, JC Tiuseco (the first ultimate survivor of Survivor Philippines) and singer DJ Alvaro graced the event. JC and DJ joined the other judges.

Judges are separated into 2 groups, 1 panel to judge only the male category and the female category for the other panel which I think a brilliant idea.

There are also Kapuso Stars who gave song numbers in between segments.

Graded Segments

The contestants wore 5 types of bikinis in the contest, they are as follows:

Cosplay Bikini

The first graded segment is the competition's theme, Cosplay. It's a bit disappointing that not all of the contestants have complied, I think only 50% of them. The organizers should have pre-screened the bikini-costumes for this theme. Not a big issue though, it only slightly weaken the concept.

Neon Rave Bikini

This party segment is sponsored by Mixxshots, they also have a booth near the stage.

In this special segment, the contestants went downstairs and offered shots to selected individuals from the crowd. This is one of the highlights of the event where the loudest cheers from the crowd were heard.

The set of bikinis provided and used by the contestants are really striking.

Designers Bikini. The provided white bikinis are sexy and elegant. Some of the contestants styled it with additional accessories and made it more appealing.

Choice Bikini. In this round, the contestants are given the chance to wear their personal choice of bikini to impress the judges (and audience) for the last time with their ramp modelling skills, and yes, with their sexy stunts. This is the equivalent of the showdown round that we are used to, the only difference is it doesn't leave an over-sensual vibe, which is excellent.

Red Bikini. This is the final type of bikinis worn by the contestants. Also, their personal choice but I think this is not graded anymore. Red bikinis were only used as the contestants' final attire during the awarding of winners.

The Candidates & Awards

Almost all of the model-contestants both male and female are class A's. Most of them are familiar faces and achievers of such pageants, indeed armed with their exceptional runway skills, great physiques, and beauty. A testimony of an exciting show to expect and was amazingly delivered.

Below are the candidates with the award/s they received (major, minor, and corporate awards):

Male Models

#1 Jaydan
• 3rd Runner Up, male category
• Face of Mr. & Ms. Summer Bodies Season 6

#2 Xian
• 2nd Runner Up, male category
• King of the Ramp

#3 Carlo
• (null)

#4 Bjorn
• (null)

#5 Prinz
• Mr. Congeniality
• Mr. Royale
• Stylist Choice Award (by Milton Stylist)

#6 Nash
• Mr. Prestige International
• Mr. Body Beautiful

#7 Archie
• Best in Choice Bikini
• Mr. Photogenic

#8 Johnrell
• (null)

#9 Arjhem
• 4th Runner Up, male category
• Best in Cosplay Bikini
• Mr. Ngiting Sikat
• Mr. Mixxshots Choice Award

#10 John Carlo
• Male Grand Winner, Mr. Summer Bodies 2016
• Best in Neon Rave Bikini
• Best in Designers Bikini
• Cj Cuison Glamteam Award

#11 Allan
• Mr. Beauche International

#12 Michael
• 1st Runner Up, male category
• Mr. Katawang Sikat

Female Models

#1 Mikaela
• 4th Runner Up
• Ms. Congeniality
• Ms. Prestige International

#2 Abigail
• Ms. Beauche International

#3 Princess
• (null)

#4 Kramae
• Female Grand Winner, Ms. Summer Bodies 2016
• Best in Cosplay Bikini
• Best in Neon Rave Bikini
• Ms. Ngiting Sikat
• Ms. Royale
• Face of Mr. & Ms. Summer Bodies Season 6
• Ms. Body Beautiful

#5 Marla
• 1st Runner Up, female category
• Best in Designers Bikini
• Ms. Katawang Sikat
• Queen of the Ramp
• Cj Cuison Glamteam Award

#6 Aubrey
• 2nd Runner Up, female category
• Ms. Mixxshots Choice Award
• Stylist Choice Award (by Milton Stylist)

#7 Nidz
• 3rd Runner Up, female category
• Best in Choice Bikini
• Ms. Photogenic

#8 Angelica
• (null)

Based from the introduction video, the contestants are supposed to be 12 pairs but unfortunately only 8 girls showed up and I noticed some of them are not mentioned in the AVP.

With the exceptional line up of contestants and their remarkable skills in the ramp, it is a tough fight among model-contestants and definitely not an easy job to the judges. Everyone literally deserves to win. I have almost the same opinion with the judges to their chosen recipients of the minor and major awards. I can confidently say that this is a fair competition.

Overall Review

The production team - Mindworks Events Production, Milton Salinas (based on the promo poster) - absolutely did a great job and made this event successful. The tandem of the host and DJ-voiceover is excellent. Program flow is near perfect with very little dead moments. The lighting, audio & video, and overall design of the venue are well managed and organized. I honestly feel that I am witnessing a national pageant. With no question, everything is professionally done!

Amongst all of the bikini open pageants I have covered, Mr. & Ms. Summer Bodies Season 6, The Cosplay Edition is hard to beat and by far one of the bests. Indeed deserving for a glaring positive review, congratulations!

Urdaneta City's Bikini Open 2015 Winners

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 21:34:00 +0000

In the 7th season of Urdaneta City's Bikini Open 2015 - Hottest Men and Women, Lyka Antonette Johnson (#16) and Keith Austin Tan (#1) emerged as the grand winners.

Keith and Lyka with the previous year's winners, John Carlo Romero and Kramae Labrado

The runner-up winners of the competition are as follows: (names, to be updated soon)

1st runner up: #20 Arjem Vergara (male), #17 Aubrey Diaz (female)
2nd runner up: #12 Jerico Pintoy (male), #14 (female)
3rd runner up: #18 Michael Yhang (male), #1 (female)
4th runner up: #14 Troy (male), #15 Dominique Jimmay Ocampo (female)
5th runner up: #13 Prince Mark Pascua (male), #8 Xiah Dela Cruz (female)
6th runner up: #10 (male), #9 Gelsea Dela Cruz (female)

The competition happened on December 9, 2015 at the Urdaneta City Convention & Sports Center in Dagupan Pangasinan (Philippines).

Lyka Antonette Johnson, Urdaneta City's Hottest Woman 2015

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 19:48:00 +0000

Lyka Antonette Johnson is the Hottest Woman (2015) of Urdaneta City by winning the title in the female category of Urdaneta City's Bikini Open 2015 - Hottest Men and Women, Season 7.

Lyka also bagged home most of the minor, corporate, and special awards.

Special Awards Received:

Miss Photogenic
Best in Blue Bikini
Miss Premiere Fitness Center
Miss Calda Pizza
Miss Glee Smile

Miss Zen Zest Asia
Miss Star of the Night, Vita Plus
Miss Exotic Beauty
Best in Jungle Bikini Wear
Best in White Bikini Wear

Video Clips:

Witness again (the summary of) Lyka's performances in the competition.

The competition took place at the Urdaneta City Convention & Sports Center in Dagupan Pangasinan (Philippines) on December 9, 2015.

Keith Austin Tan, Urdaneta City's Hottest Man 2015

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 19:44:00 +0000

Keith Austin Tan is the grand winner (male category) of Urdaneta City's Bikini Open 2015 - Hottest Men and Women, Season 7.

Aside from the title, Keith went home with most of the minor, corporate, and special awards.

Special Awards Received:

Best in Sexy Bridal Bikini
Mr. Photogenic (Runner-up)
Mr. Red Hot Bikini
Mr. Flawless, Skin U Love
Mr. Dermcare

Mr. Silverspoon Cafe
Mr. Slim Fit, Vita Plus
Mr. Prestige International
Best in Stripes Bikini Wear
Best in White Bikini Wear

Video Clips:

Watch the quick preview of Keith's performances in the competition.

The competition was held at the Urdaneta City Convention & Sports Center in Dagupan Pangasinan (Philippines) on December 9, 2015.

Mr & Ms HATAW Super Bodies 2015, Creative Bikini Round

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 06:59:00 +0000

There's no doubt, the creative bikinis of most of the finalists of Mr & Ms HATAW Super Bodies 2015 are extremely remarkable. "We have to commend all the designers of their costumes...we could have (lend these) to our Ms. Universe contestant this year," quotes from John Nite (Singer & TV personality) and Alma Concepcion (a former Beauty Queen) - hosts of the event.

Czack Buenafe and Jaja Noble won the special awards as the Male & Female Best In Creative Bikini.

Mr & Ms HATAW Super Bodies 2015 happened at Area 05 Events Place in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, Philippines last February 28, 2015.

Individual videos of models will be uploaded soon.

Mr & Ms Heartthrob 2015, Summer Wear Round

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:59:00 +0000

Summer Wear Round of Mr & Ms Heartthrob 2015.

Happened last February 12, 2015 @ The Music Hall in Metrowalk Ortigas, Pasig City, Philippines.

Individual videos of models will be uploaded soon.

Mr. & Ms. Sexy Body 2015, Mardi Gras Parade

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 05:59:00 +0000

Mr. & Ms. Sexy Body dressed up with new face and fab upgrades this year (2015). Even so, its tradition of grandiose indoor Mardi Gras parade were preserved.

The Mardi Gras parade happened last February 1, 2015 at il Centro Atrium & Sta Lucia East Grand Mall premises in Cainta Rizal, Philippines.

Individual videos of models will be uploaded soon.

Mr. & Ms. Sexy Body 2015, Third Fashion Show

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:59:00 +0000

This year (2015), Mr. & Ms. Sexy Body has no elimination round anymore. Models who passed the final screening automatically moved forward to a series of fashion shows all the way to the grand finals.

The third fashion show happened last January 25, 2015 at the activity center of Sta Lucia East Grand Mall in Cainta Rizal, Philippines.

Individual videos of models will be uploaded soon.

Mr. & Ms. Sexy Body 2015, First Fashion Show (Avant Garde)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 05:59:00 +0000

Mr. & Ms. Sexy Body 2015 is a testament that this annual Bikini competition has reached another level high. The usual elimination rounds in the previous years is now transformed into series of fabulous fashion shows.

Its first fashion show happened last January 10, 2015 at the activity area of il Centro, the newest mall linked to Sta Lucia East Grand Mall in Cainta Rizal, Philippines.

Individual videos of models will be uploaded soon.

[WATCH] RM Vargas, 1st Fashion Show of Mr. & Ms. Sexy Body 2015

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 05:14:00 +0000

Mr. RM Vargas wearing an Avant Garde clothing in the First Fashion Show of Mr & Ms Sexy Body 2015.