MU Beauty Pageant

MU: May 2011 Top 15 Prediction

2011-05-18T13:06:00.000-07:00

Miss Universe 2011 is unstoppable! Pageant fora are already filled with different reviews, criticisms, features and predictions about who among of the candidates to date deserve a spot for this year's Miss Universe edition. Millions of pageant enthusiasts, from professionals to newbies, have already shared their ideas and comments about every country's representative to the most prestigious pageant on earth, and there have been a few girls who passed the tastes of the critiques. Candid and prof pics, videos, stats, interviews and local pageant performance have been the bases for selecting the goddesses who might be able to make the cut this September. I, myself, collected all the data that I got from pageant fora and blog sites and I had them in one list. After wee hours of comparing hot picks, reviews and comments, I came up with my top 15 ladies who might shine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I also collected some comments that I find helpful and amusing for every girl that I have in my list. I do hope you enjoy.

TOP 15: NICARAGUA
Adriana de Lourdes Dorn Rodriguez

Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Education: Bachelor of Public Relations, Minor in Business Management
Occupation: English television and stage actress, public relations executive
Comments from pageant enthusiasts:

"She has the presence. She is definitely the underdog of all Latina candidates for Sao Paulo." -Myles76

"Adriana sin lugar a duda Ilegara muy lejos en el MU. Bien merecido NICARAGUA! Bravo Adriana estas en todos los top MU!" - humberto

"I can see her in the top 15 for Nicaragua." – EDO

"Sometimes I like her. Sometimes I don't. It's just so complicated. She might make the cut coz she looks beautiful but definitely she has tons of work to do.." -santi_mendber

"I still don't know what to think about her. It's like Miss Czech Republic. She is looking very good or quite bad on pics. But in vid, I like her. She will be a dark horse for me coz she has stage presence." – HippieChippie

Top 14: SWITZERLAND
Kirsten Cook

Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11in)
Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Occupation: Model, sales associate
Comments from pageant enthusiasts:

"Could have done better, but she is pretty." -Shamster

"Somehow, her facial features do have great similarities with that of Kirsten Dunst." -gohannx

"She is beautiful! She reminds me of Mariam Birkidel Miss Norway Universe 2008 and Miss Norway World 2010. At the same time, she has something that makes me think of Dayana Mendoza." -Crisboll

"I am not a fan of this young lade." -DreamInColor

"She's definitely pretty but they could have done much better. First impression says she'll be a clapper." -Kiwi,missosology.org

"I'm not thrilled." -gelilejo

"Her nose is so bad. Laetitia is better than her." -rockz20109

"I was expecting a beautiful face like Bianca Sissing or Miss Schwez 2006 or the sexy hottie of Miss Schewz 09. I don't think she'll make the cut. She's the weakest Miss Switzerland for the last 5 years." –prowazekii

Top 13: COLOMBIA
Maria Catalina Robayo Vargas

Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Education: Law Student
Occupation: Student
Here's what pageant enthusiasts say about her:

“I knew she was going to win. She’s a good speaker and I already had her and Bogota as my top 2. Anyways, I hope she prepares herself to Miss Universe. I think she’s lovely and cute.” –afrik88

“She'll have a good preparation for miss universe. She is very intelligent and I don’t find her ugly at all. I remember when Taliana won, there was this huge controversy because she was the typical Colombian queen of every year but she did excellent at MU so please don’t bash her.” – mooneyes19

“Not a good choice of winner. I like the 2nd RU a little bit, but even her ain't a crown-winning material. She’s not too good for Colombia. She needs a lot of improvement. –fa4u
“She actually has the Taliana Vargas aura. She is pretty and I am hoping for her great transformation.” -098March

“Ouchh!!! I'm a bit disappointed with the winner. I found her pretty in her crowning pictures and I think that with a good preparation she can place in MU 2011. There is a lot of time to become a good contender for MU and we can't bash her!! But I still think Huila was AWESOME, and her beauty had to be in MU 2011... Anyway, congratulations Maria Catalina Robayo!" –MissSimUniverse
Top 12: SPAIN
Paula Guillo Sempere

Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11.5 in)

Comments from the pageant enthusiasts:

"Never seen such a differently beautiful face, which might look a bit geometric. But, seriously, I don't know. There's something that made me fall in love with Paula. She's been one of the first delegates to be crowned for the pageant on September and she keeps improving and looking great as usual. There's only a little flaws: the styling. I often don't like the way she dresses and she should always have straight hair with some curls, unlike those recent pictures with her hair "up". Anyway, Paula confirms the power of Europe this year. Interestingly, few delegates from the old continent have been crowned, and almost all of them are potential finalists/semifinalists. After the World Cup, will Spain bring home the Miss Universe crown for the second time in history?"--Greek&Latin, correspondent of missosology.org

"Definitely top 15 material! I like her brunette better because it contrasts with her eyes. She needs a bit of polishing in the body and how to work with the camera and she will be good." –AnthroBeauty

"Very different facial structure - I am not sure what to make of it. Perhaps different makeup program could help." --PureT

"Vamos a ver, tampoco está tan mal, no nos metamos siempre con las mismas, que siempre pagan las mías, las españolas. Admito que es un poco tímida, que se la ve algo insegura, pero tiene un año entero de preparación (muchísimo más que sus antecesoras, que tenían pocos meses e incluso días antes de ir al MU), que seguro le sirve para improvisar y coger tablas, estoy seguro de ello. De momento ya tiene varias galas que presentar este mes, esto recién comienza. Lo que más me importa ahora es que se ve sublime en cámara, de lo mejorcito elegido hasta la fecha para el MU 2011." --Night Malaga

I tried to translate it to English:
"Let's see, it is not so bad, not always put ourselves with them. I always pay mine, the Spanish. I admit it's a little shy, that one sees something unsafe, but she has a whole year of preparation (much more than their predecessors, who had a few months or even days before going to the MU), that surely serves to improvise and take tables, I'm sure. So far we have several galas to present this month, this has just begun. What I care about now is that she looks sublime in camera. She the best choice to date for the MU 2011." --Night Malaga

TOP 11: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Dalia Fernandez

Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10.5 in)
Comments from pageant fans:

"I have to say that she looks bad. The other girls are talking and hugging the 1st runner up instead of the winner. EMBARRASSING! But rumors has it that. She bought the crown." -zataboards.com

"Oh! Finally, here's the freshness that I am looking for. Anyway, she is still younger-looking version of Larissa Costa with a tinge of Ximena for me." -chorr

"Can't wait for her h=nose surgery. Magaly Febles suggested it to Zuleyka and Denise." reinasanjuan

"I still wonder that are they gonna do with her nose. Actually I find it pretty OK. The thing is her way to smile." -santi_mendber

"She looks lovely. She might take the MU 2011 crown but I really want another non-Latina to win this year." -thesiamese

"Such a breathtaking beauty. She looks fresh and beautiful." -rashid "BIG EYES, BIG NOSE, BIG MOUTH!" -Abirose, missosology.org

"Paula Abdul, is that you?" -krissynell "She's gonna be hyped but she's gonna lose! A clapper for me." -abby_saatchi
Top 10: CZECH REPUBLIC

Jitka Novackova

Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Education: high school student
Occupation: model
Here are some comments from pageant enthusiasts:

"OMG! Another stunner from Czech Republic! Top 5 material! Jitka was my bet, I am so happy. - valleriam

"Czech republic is on a roll! Great job!" -perfect10 "Czech Republic hasn't failed to pick a pretty girl for the past several years. That's good." –shamster

"And now we wanna see..CZECH REPUBLIC always picks good winners in the end! I would have loved to see my sentimental Tereza Dobrova being send to a pageant, too." - SuperEric

"Oh WOW! Finally a good national decision people! Last days had been a mess in nationals but not for Czech. Great choice! Jitka is beautiful." -santi_mendber

Top 9: PHILIPPINES
Shamcey Supsup

Height: 1.71 m (5 ft 7.25 in)
Education: Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Magna cum Laude)
Occupation: architect
Let's read what others think of her:

"Congratulations! You are very beautiful. I hope you will win Miss Universe. Best of luck." -Parth Pandya, India

"This grill speaks from her heart and with substance." - deo08nitiburcio,missosology.org

"Well, I think she's smarter and more beautiful than Venus Raj by miles." - raggamuffin

"She is beautiful. She may not have the body feature like Venus Raj, but face wise, Shamcey is way better than Venus." -Anne Steph, missosology.org

"She is doing everything right; preparing well in the interviews, experimenting with different hairstyles, and make up, etc. So far, I really have a good vibe about this girl." -Prince Calixto

"Why did Shamcey win? When the edition started, most people had different sets of winners where Shamcey was even not in the list. The reason is because her improvement started right from when she entered the competition and gradually increased to its best by the time the finals showed up." -ANKIT, missosology.org

"She still as 4 months and she just needs to to tone her body. She will rock Brazil. Let's be objective!" - Mahaj

"I hope that they'll do good when it comes to styling her classical look. I hope she'll be more prepared and sexy coz that's needed in MU! Her credentials is her biggest weapon..gosh! MAGNA CUM LAUDE--TOP NOTCHER. I guess it'll kinda give the judges that impression of 'this girl is something', 'an achiever' and I am hoping that kind of something is the kind of MU now. For me she's 90's type of MU. She lacks sex appeal. Sorry to say this but her body is 'payatot' (very slim). It's not the sexy thin. No match to the body of Venezuela and feistiness of Aferdita! It's going to be a very tough fight!" -Annabilatra Ramamamagaga, missosology.org

Top 8: VENEZUELA
Vanessa Goncalves

Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1/2 in)
Education: Bachelor of Science in Dentistry
Occupation: Dentist
Comments:
She looks so humble...good luck to her!!!" --bcdf1930,missosology.org

"She can only improve. She is beautiful but looks a little older and it affects her possibilities. But remember the impressive change of Ly Jonaitis in 2007. We got to wait." –giozeppe460

"

Her only flaws are: YES, she tends to look older IN PICTURES, and her voice is a bit annoying; but hey, if those are her only flaws, be ready because she will rock MU'11!You can't fix a squared body or a bad nose job, but a makeover, and projection in front of the cameras, YES YOU CAN.Go Vanessa!" --admiror,missosology.org

"I'm starting to like her. Maybe her make up during the coronatin night of MV makes her looks so old but in her candids she looks great..surprise surprise!" --Captain Sun,missosology.org

"She's not very photogenic. All her candids are awful, except one or two maybe. However, she looks very pretty in videos! She's very telegenic. I think she's a potential top 5 placer. I'll wait for her transformation." --valleriam,missosology.org

"Osmel won't let another Venezuelan clapping again, he's going to prepare this one for good and hopefully with less plastic surgery than Marelisa." --The Apprentice,missosology.org

Top 7: COSTA RICA
Johanna Solano

Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Occupation: psychology student
Comments from pageant experts:

"Great body, but I never liked the face. I just don't know what to do with this lady." -pedrotoscan "The best body so far! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I think top 15 or top 10" - Nikkiii, missosology.org

"Hot body but she's not my cup of tea." – ColombianDiva

"GORGEOUSSSSS! With this body to die for, she can easily reach the top 10! Currently #7 in my list." - SantifromItaly, missosology.org

"A sure top 9! She can make it to the semis all on her merits, no Trump Card required. Way to go Costa Rica. Another placement after 2004." – rashed

"She's improving a lot. Costa Rica could finally make the cut as of now. She's a top 10." - John Kevin, missosology.org

"She's my bet so far. She resembles Pia Toscano of American Idol." - Miss Understood, missosology.org"Johanna is so hot! I love her smile and her hot body! Central America is coming up strong this year with Nicaragua and Costa Rica. I hope Guatemala could find a girl to match Jessica."- motropo

Top 6: MEXICO
Karin Cecilia Ontiveros

Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Education: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
Occupation: model
Here's what pageant fans say about her:

"Jalisco's state rocks at NB Mexico, making with Karin the third consecutive victory for the biggest title. Another example of incredible beauty with perfect facial features. I personally love this girl. She's what, for example, I don't see in the previous Mexican representatives at Miss Universe, except of Ximena Navarrete and Elisa Najera,: a mixture. A mixture of beauty, elegance and great stage presence. Many people believe that her beauty would fit more in Miss World. My point is: Are you kidding? Another back to back won't happen in only 4 years but, I definitely see her being an eventual finalist. Karin is for me the true frontrunner from Americas. "- Greek and Latin-correspondent of missosology.org

"Beautiful indeed! But I can't wait to see how this face translates in motion. Ms.U isn't a photography contest. Good luck Karin! You go girl!" --carl_arkin, missosology.org

"I like this girl! She is beautiful... not as beautiful as Jimena of course but she still beautiful! However, I don't like the fierce look on her as I've said before... it looks like she's trying too much!" --valleriam,missosology.org

"I think she is gorgeous! But if she tries too hard on stage, she can be a Stage Goddess Wannabe easily! In my opinion ,side by side with Puerto Rico and Venezuela, she is the less prepared." --jerry

Top 5: ANGOLA
Leila Luliana da Costa Vieira Lopes

Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 1/2 in)
Education: Business Management student
Occupation: student
Comments from pageant followers:

"Welcome back to the semifinals, Angola. Leila Lopes can be Angola's first Top 5 placement in Miss Universe if given the right package." --bjoern28, missosology.org

"Leila Lopes can really pull a surprise....remember, Angola is the Brazil of Africa...and the ties of these two Portuguese-speaking countries are so strong...." --titanic1990, missosology.org

"OMG she was my choice! Amazing I like her she should be a semifinalist! Way better than South Africa!" --rubenruizjr, missosology.org
Top 4: MALAYSIA
Deborah Priya Henry

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics
Occupation: Fashion model, TV host
Comments from pageant experts:

"Wow! I saw this girl at miss World once. She is really beautiful. A good representative from Malaysia. I bet this girl will blow the judges! I'm rooting for her now! Love from Spain." -baros,missosology.org

"Yeah! Deborah will win! I love her. She's the best Asian delegate so far. I'm rooting for her! She will be a frontrunner! No doubt! Good job Malaysia." -Dave, globalbeauties.com

"Malaysia's best entry in Miss Universe since 1970. I have no doubt that she will make the top 15, but the question is 'how far will she go?' -WilliamNYC,globalbeauties.com

"She didn't make it to the top in Miss World 2007 due to the MWO format (each continent to be represented by ONLY one and Miss China from Asia, who won, as the host country). This time, in Miss Universe 2011, she is going to make it." -wildrose,globalbeauties.com

"Wow, this is the face of a Miss Universe winner. I can imagine her wearing the Miss Universe crown. Such a stunning beauty. Finally Malaysia has found a true winner. Let's see if my prediction of her as the winner will come true." -lamarquise,globalbeauties.com
Top 3: PUERTO RICO
Viviana Ortiz Pastrana

Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Education: Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications (Magna cum Laude)
Occupation: fashion model
Here's what pageant followers say about her:

“I bet she was a man before. She's like a shemale! Not a very successful operation... :D" –jiken, missosology.org

“Sorry her legs are not good. They’re quite big for a beauty queen.” -adonia, missosology.org

“What I love about her is her facial feature...” -Leon Mark

“I don’t really like her face, but she can crack top 5 in my opinion.”–rayray

“She is improving from time to time. I guess she already knows how to work on her face especially not smiling too much! Keep up the good work, Viviana!”–David-Christopher

“I don’t think she will be our next MU with her beauty. However, thanks to her sexy body and killer catwalk. She will penetrate the semis easily. “ –abby_saatchi, missosology.org

"In MU, everything is uncertain especially if the competition is way too far from now. But with how this girl rocks each time she shows herself in public, she is more or less making one thing certain. . . her placement!!!! I sooo love her. . ." –kenhan

Top 2: UKRAINE
Olesya Stefanko

Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 9.5 in)
Education: Law student
Occupation: Professional fashion model
Comments about her:

"Ukraine keeps sending gorgeous representatives. This year won't be an exception, especially after the magnificent result achieved last year with Anna Poslavska. Talking about Oleysa, I see massive potential in this girl. Many people complain about her teeth gap, and I seriously don't get it. In 2007, we saw for the first time at Miss Universe, maybe in pageants, a bald delegate. So, what would be the problem? Does a beauty queen necessarily need to be just flawless? I don't think so. Oleysa has an interesting kind of beauty, something that immediately catches your eyes. And the eyes mark her lovely face. With more training, and hopefully, if she gains a little weight, nobody else would be happier than me to see this girl crowned as the new Miss Universe." – Greek and Latin, missosology.org

"Ukraine is physically gorgeous but I don't see that spark in her personality. But she looks very mysterious and maybe that's going to help her."--giozeppe460

"Upper-middle class beauty! Nothing special! Boring!" --Miss Universe 1000 B.C.
"I see Brooke Shields in Miss Ukraine. I don't know, I think with the eyes and eyebrows. So far, she's at the top of my list no matter how disturbing her teeth are, still have months to fix it." –sexyhippo

"She is pretty she sure will be a clapper at miss universe." –yomama

"I love this girl. If any Europeans shall make the top 5, and perhaps win Miss Universe 2011, then Olesya is your contender. She is absolutely stunning, and I just love every quality that she has to offer. She's a unique beauty that is bound to make waves in Brazil, this year." --sexydrew82 "Her face is a perfection." –Mbie

"Beautiful! If she has the walk and the body, I can see her making the final 5." –Sean "Her face isn't bad, but not perfection. I hate her smile." –wojtek
Top 1: KOSOVO
Aferdita Dreshaj

Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Occupation: Fashion model

Here's what pageant experts say about this goddess:
"I so don't like her in blonde. She looked more special in brown. Can somebody tell her?" -kate21

"Such grace and power shining on her very divine face. Elusively stunning! She will absolutely hit Brazil big time! Threat to all delegates as of now!" -Nathan Jerson

"She is a stunner! She reminds me a bit of Neha Dupia btw." -Pravesh, missosology.org

"The best girl! Move over Latinas! The European Queen is here!" -Jeffrey Star, missosology.org

"The one to beat as of now for the MU 2011 crown" -John Kevin, missosology.org "The results were just perfect. Good job Kosovo! OMG! This was too much for me today. So happy." –elona

"#1 as of now! The other girls are her maids! Unstoppable!" -valleriam,missosology.org

"Congratulations Aferdita! I can already see Kosovo in the top 5 next September, bitchy and sexy vibe common' from her. I lug it." -SuperEric,missosology.org

Philippines Will Send an Architect to MU 2011

2011-05-15T17:58:00.000-07:00

An architecture graduate from the University of the Philippines who topped the 2010 Philippine national architecture board examination proved that not all those who excel in academics can't be a beauty queen at the same time. Shamcey Supsup, 24, bested 39 other completely stunning Filipinas during the coronation night held at Araneta Coliseum, April 10, 2011 as she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2011.

Shamcey graduated with a higher distinction of Magna cum Laude from one of the most prestigious universities in the Philippines. Despite being a first timer in beauty pageants, Shamcey won every Filipino's heart by her wit, grace, poise, beauty and attitude. She also won other corporate and major awards like Miss Cream Silk, Ambassadress for Philippine Airlines, and Miss Talent.

Dianne Necio from Bicol Region, Philippines was crowned Bnibining Pilipinas-International 2011 and Isabella Manjon, who also comes from Bicol Region was crowned Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism. 1st runner-up was Janine Tugunon of Quezon City, with Mary Jean Lastimosa, from Davao City as 2nd runner-up.

Shamcey Supsup will represent her country to the Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant on September 2011 at Sao Paulo, Brazil. Will she surpass Venus Raj's achievement last year? Let's see and wait for her to shine in MU pageant. For the meantime, I collected some comments from pageant enthusiasts around the world, and here they go:

" I love her. She's one of my bets now. Though, I can't wait to see all official candidates to see who else is in the run for the crown." -maimai, missosology.org

" beauty, fierceness, x-factor, intelligence, perfect catwalk skills. Meron siya lahat! (She has it all!)" -binibining marikit, missosology.org

Her catwalk is superb! No need to be trained! -jaja, missosology.org

Here's a video of her during an interview:

special thanks:

missosology.org

mabuhaybeauties.com
www.youtube.com/OPMBvids

Miss Ukraine is Olesya Stefanko

2011-02-12T13:56:00.000-08:00

Olesya Stefanko-Miss Ukraine 2011 with Anna Poslavska-Miss Ukraine 2010/3rd runner-up in Miss Universe 2010

Miss Ukraine is one of the most anticipated candidates for this year after the country's successful top-5 achievement in last year's pageant, where Anna Poslavska placed 3rd runner-up. The country's official representative for this year's pageant is Olesya Stefanko, a 22-year old native of Odessa, Region of Ivano-Frankivsk and a professional fashion model, who was crowned Miss Ukraine 2011 during a ceremony at Kyiv's Art and Culture Centre on December 11, 2010. She stands 178 cm. tall and a student at Odessa Law Academy.

Before competing in Miss Ukraine, she was named Miss Odessa National Law Academy in the year 2008 as representative of her school's Institute of Prosecution and Investigation.

Anastasiya Buriak was the 1st runner-up with Irina Samulya as the 2nd runner-up. The five finalists won vouchers for tourism trips to Cannes, and Olesya received a golden necklace with precious stones, and the fullest right to compete in MU 2011 in Sau Paolo, Brazil on September this year.

Here are some of the comments I collected about Olesya from pageant enthusiasts around the globe. Credit goes to missosology.org for the comments:

"Ukraine keeps sending gorgeous representatives. This year won't be an exception, especially after the magnificient result achieved last year with Anna Poslavska. Talking about Oleysa, I see massive potential in this girl. Many people complain about her teeth gap, and I seriosuly don't get it. In 2007, we saw for the first time at Miss Universe, maybe in pageants, a bald delegate. So, what would be the problem? Does a beauty queen necessarily need to be just flawless? I don't think so. Oleysa has an interesting kind of beauty, something that immediately catches your eyes. And the eyes mark her lovely face. With more training, and hopefully, if she gains a little weight, nobody else would be happier than me to see this girl crowned as the new Miss Universe."

--Greek and Latin, correspondent of missosology.org

"Ukraine is physically gorgeous but I don't see that spark in her personality. But she looks very mysterious and maybe that's going to help her."
--giozeppe460

"Upper-middle class beauty! Nothing special! Boring!"
--Miss Universe 1000 B.C.

"I see Brooke Shields in Miss Ukraine. I don't know, I think with the eyes and eyebrows. So far, she's at the top of my list no matter how disturbing her teeth are, still have months to fix it."
--sexyhippo

"She is pretty she sure will be a clapper at miss universe."
--yomama

"I love this girl. If any Europeans shall make the top 5, and perhaps win Miss Universe 2011, then Olesya is your contender. She is absolutely stunning, and I just love every quality that she has to offer. She's a unique beauty that is bound to make waves in Brazil, this year."
--sexydrew82

"Her face is a perfection."
--Mbie

"Beautiful! If she has the walk and the body, I can see her making the final 5."
--Sean

"Her face isn't bad, but not perfection. I hate her smile."
--wojtek

"I like her. Brooke Shield dead ringer with some edge!"
--mocha

"She seems promising, but I think she needs some dental work before Miss Universe."
--antoine

"Her dentist should refer her to an ORTHODONTIST to fix her "DIASTEMAS". She doesn't look good when she smiles!"
--bloomfield

"Teeth gaps are between the new sensations nowadays. Just look at the hundreds of Lara Stone clones. She's still pretty. I like her."
--topnotch100

"She is ok but please don't smile. She should get some flippers, like those girls in Toddlers & Tiaras wear when they lose a tooth."
--shamster

"She is a Ukraine goddess. Probably has a goal to beat Anna Poslavska, which I think will happen."
--yomama

Info courtesy:
www.wikipedia.org
www.missukraineuniverse.com.ua

Photo courtesy:
ww.pageantwiki.com
www.worldshowbiz.info
ww.wdearbloggery.com
www.missukraineuniverse.com.ua
www.art-podium.com.ua

Miss Spain 2010 - Paula Guilló Sempere

2011-02-12T13:41:00.000-08:00

Spain's official representative to compete in Miss Universe pageant September this year is Paula Guilló Sempere – a Spanish beauty queen born in Elche, after being crowned as Miss Spain 2011 by Miss Spain 1964- María José Ulla at a gala event held on September 25, 2010, City Square of Toledo, Spain.

Miss Spain pageant organizer broke the tradition of crowning this year. Instead of being crowned by the former titleholder, Estíbaliz Pereira-Miss Spain 2009, they opt to have Miss Spain 1964 to do the crowning. Paula Guilló is 20 years old and stands 5'11".

Here are some of the comments I collected from pageant experts and newbies around the globe. Let's see if they have good vibes about Paula. Credit goes to missosology.org for the comments.

"Never seen such a differently beautiful face, which might look a bit geometric. But, seriously, I don't know. There's something that made me fall in love with Paula. She's been one of the first delegates to be crowned for the pageant on September and she keeps improving and looking great as usual. There's only a little flaws: the styling. I often don't like the way she dresses and she should always have straight hair with some curls, unlike those recent pictures with her hair "up". Anyway, Paula confirms the power of Europe this year. Interestingly, few delegates from the old continent have been crowned, and almost all of them are potential finalists/semifinalists. After the World Cup, will Spain bring home the Miss Universe crown for the second time in history?"
--Greek&Latin, correspondent of missosology.org

"Definitely top 15 material! I like her brunette better because it contrasts with her eyes. She needs a bit of polishing in the body and how to work with the camera and she will be good."
--AnthroBeauty

"Very different facial structure - I am not sure what to make of it. Perhaps different makeup program could help."
--PureT

"Vamos a ver, tampoco está tan mal, no nos metamos siempre con las mismas, que siempre pagan las mías, las españolas. Admito que es un poco tímida, que se la ve algo insegura, pero tiene un año entero de preparación (muchísimo más que sus antecesoras, que tenían pocos meses e incluso días antes de ir al MU), que seguro le sirve para improvisar y coger tablas, estoy seguro de ello. De momento ya tiene varias galas que presentar este mes, esto recién comienza. Lo que más me importa ahora es que se ve sublime en cámara, de lo mejorcito elegido hasta la fecha para el MU 2011."
--Night Malaga

I tried to translate it to English:
"Let's see, it is not so bad, not always put ourselves with them. I always pay mine, the Spanish. I admit it's a little shy, that one sees something unsafe, but she has a whole year of preparation (much more than their predecessors, who had a few months or even days before going to the MU), that surely serves to improvise and take tables, I'm sure. So far we have several galas to present this month, this has just begun. What I care about now is that she looks sublime in camera. She the best choice to date for the MU 2011."
--Night Malaga

"Recien coronada Miss España, Paula agradeció publicamente a un amigo que conocio por internet y la ayudo a prepararse para el certamen, lo que demuestra que es agradecida y tiene interés por hacer las cosas bien. Tiene potencial y con una buena preparación puede llegar lejos en el Miss Universo. Seria bueno que Paula conociera la preparacion a la cual son sometidas las representantes de Colombia, Venezuela, México, Puerto Rico. Y la pusiera en práctica en la medida de sus posibilidades. Si tienes algún contacto con ella o con su equipo ¿ Puedes hacerle llegar algunas sugerencias?."
--sophiemarie

I tried to translate the comment to English, and here it goes:
"Newly crowned Miss Spain, Paula publicly thanked a friend who met online and helped her prepare for the contest, which shows that she is grateful and is interested in doing things right. She has the potential and with good preparation, she can go far in the Miss Universe. Paula knew she would need intensive preparation to because she is bound to compete from the representatives of Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Let's help her and put it into practice the supporters' means. If you have any contact with her or his team can you do to get some tips?"
--sophiemarie

"Her aura is sexy! Her smile reminds me of Barbara Mori.. HOT! I' m rooting for her."
--tuxleyrhian

Miss and Mister Spain 2011

And here's her video:

Info courtesy:
www.wikipedia.org
www.beautypageantnews.com
www.missespaÌa.com

Photo courtesy:
www.zonaforo.meristation.com
www.absolutelche.com
www.beautypageantnews.com
www.shinymeteor.blogspot.com
www.missespania.com

Video courtesy:
www.youtube.com

Miss South Africa 2011 is Bokang Montjane

2011-02-12T13:26:00.000-08:00

South Africa's MU 2011 representative is a Public Relations Management student from the province of Limpopo and she is no other than Bokang Montjane of Honeydew Ridge, Johannesburg. She was crowed as Miss South Africa 2011 on December 12, 2010 at Sun City. She is 23 years old and she stands 1.75 cm (5' 9"). She is currently doing her final year in Public Relations and Corporate Communication at the University of Johannesburg. This African beauty queen runs a modeling agency and confidence school based in Auckland Park and she is the Public Relations Officer of ABZ Community Foundation.

Before she competed in Miss South Africa 2011, she had won various national pageants. She was crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2007, Miss International South Africa 2009, Miss Teen Limpopo 2004, Miss UJ 2006, Face of Fashion Eastgate 2010 and Miss Rivonia 2010. She was a top 16 semifinalist in Miss Earth 2007 pageant in Quezon City, Philippines and bagged the Beauty for a Cause award. Two years after, she competed again in Miss International 2009 in Chengdu, China but she was unplaced.

Montjane is going to represent South Africa in Miss Universe 2011 and Miss World 2011, which will give her a record as the first woman who will compete in the four grand slam pageants.

Dhesha Jeram from Constantia, Cape Town was the 1st runner up and second princess was the gorgeous Bianca Coutinho from Bedfordview in Johannesburg. Dhesha Jeram has a B.Com degree in Economics and Management and is currently working for Shell SA in Human Resources. While Bianca works at Sandton City Shopping Centre as event coordinator. She is a graduate of BA Corporate Communication at University of Johannesburg.

Montjane loves reading motivational books, giving motivational speeches and public speaking. She also enjoys dancing and singing.

Here are some of the comments I collected from pageant experts and enthusiasts around the globe. Credit goes to missosology.org for the sources.

"OMG she's terrible!"
--ticomia

"Oh my! From Nicole Flint to..uh, never mind! Okay, she did place at ME 2007 but that was because she was the recipient of the Beauty for A Cause award and not because she was stunning or what! You know Miss Earth, they always give at least a slot to the most philanthropic girl regardless if she's ugly as hell or not."
--zoey

"Stop it! She is not ugly. It's true that a lot of candidates were way better than her like Natasha Kashimoto. But I'm sorry, she is not ugly."
--valleriam

" OMG! She is soooo fu***g horrible! I mean, Anya was way better than this girl. I'm soooo fucking mad right now. It is like you have to choose between candy and poop, and they choose poop WTF!"
--iivan11

"She will be the only Miss South Africa who will compete all the 4 grand slam pageants. She is not ugly as you guys "shout" at here. She is an ordinary girl as you can see on the street. You can't predict, she won't place for sure, because you're not the judge in Miss Universe and Miss World. Eventually, the runners-up are not better than the winner."
--missuniversefans

"I think they just want to crown dark-skinned girl to avoid racism. Take a look, starting from 2003:
2003 Cindy Nell - light
2004 Joan Ramagozzi - dark
2005 Claudia Henkel - light
2006 Thuli Sitole - dark
2007 Megan Coleman - light
2008 Tansey Coetzee - dark
2009 Tatum Keshwar - mocca (this girl represents both colors)
2010 Nicole Flint - light
2011 Bokang Montjane - dark
See? Miss SA has different colors every year. I love Bokang, she's cute."
--zolenaqq

"She might pull a surprise... she improved a lot though from her miss international stint..."
--098march

"I mean she must've been VERY articulate to have won but looking at the top 3, I'm sure the judges were smoking something."
--Kiwi

YUCK!!
--toolbox

"We have just witnessed the crowning of the WORST Miss South Africa EVER!!!"
--Ex Miss

And here's a video of her:

Info and photo courtesy:
http://www.misssa.co.za
http://www.newstime.co.za
http://www.capetowndailyphoto.com
http://cruisesoncelebrity.com
http://claytonmorar.com
http://beautypageantnews.com
http://wikipedia.org

video courtesy:
http://youtube.com

MU 2011 Teaser

2011-02-10T09:36:00.000-08:00

Miss Universe 2011 is almost here! Seven (7) months to go and the universe will crown another goddess. I guess this year is going to be more glamorous and splendiferous considering that it's going to be in Brazil--a country known for its grandeur and colorful celebration of beauty. I have already featured some of the official candidates here in my blog and there are still a lot of them that I haven't had the chance to feature here. Most are stunning and will surely rock Sao Paulo. Here's the official teaser of Miss Universe 2011 pageant. I'm gonna post more updates of the official candidates soon.

MISS POLONIA 2011 (Miss Poland)-Rozalia Mancewicz

2011-02-06T17:23:00.000-08:00

The official representative of Poland to 2011 Miss Universe beauty pageant stands 5 ft.,9 in. tall and she is no other than ROZALIA MANCEWICZ--- 23-year old certified Polish beauty queen who is a native of Pomigacze. She is an English student at the University of Bialystok who is aiming to be an interpreter.

She won the Miss Polonia 2010 crown during the coronation night of the Polish beauty pageant held in Lodz on December 11, 2010. Year 2004, Rozalia was crowned Miss Nastolatek or Miss Poland Teen which made her the right to represent her country to Miss Tourism Queen International 2005 pageant. Fortunately, she ended up as 3rd runner-up in 2005 MTQI held in Hangzhou, which makes her a strong candidate for this year's Miss Universe pageant as some spectators have perceived.

Miss Polonia first runner-up was Agnieszka Koscielniak of Malopolska, and Natalia Tomczyk of Wielkopolska was second runner-up.They are expected to compete in Miss Europe, Miss Earth, Miss International and Miss Baltic Sea this year.

COMMENTS of PAGEANT ENTHUSIASTS ABOUT ROZALIA:

"Hmm.. I can label her Ms. Potential! We'll see what she can do next year!"
   --Nathan Jerson,missosology.org

"She definitely has the potential!! She just needs to be spunky and work her body more!!"
   --wiltz13,missosology.org

"Trump may like this kind of girl! She's pretty!"
   --Jikeman,missosology.org

"I see huge potential in this young lady. Add her obvious experience with competing in minor international pageants and she may be a surprise hit next year."
   --shamster,missosology.org

"A sure clapper"
   --accomack,missosology.org

"I don't like her that much, I gotta see more of her."
   --e_maris,missosology.org

Rozalia as 3rd runner-up in Miss Tourism Queen International 2005

Info and photo courtesy:
www.rp.pl/
www.misspolonia.com.pl/
www.misspolonia.com.au
www.wikipedia.org
www.missosology.org
www.globalbeauties.com

Miss Angola UK is Miss Angola 2010

2011-02-06T14:23:00.000-08:00

23-year old Miss Angola UK-Leila Lopes is the official representative of Angola to 2011 Miss Universe pageant after she was crowned Miss Angola 2011 during the finals night on December 18, 2010 heald at Luanda.She was born to Cape Verdean immigrants in Benguela, Angola and is currently a business management student in Great Britain. Lopes stands 5 ft., 10 1/2 in. tall and obtained the Photogenic award during the pageant. She will compete in 2011 Miss Universe beauty pageant as the Angola's official representative.

Some pageant enthusiasts from different pageant sites said that she has the potential to make it to the finals. A pageant expert from missosology.org said "Excellent choice! She's definitely Miss World material, but her sweetness is refreshing. I like her".

"Great choice for Angola! We can now see another Miss Angola rock the Miss Universe stage. She and Mauritius are the best African delegates so far. Congratulations!", one pageant enthusiast added. And here are some of the comments I collected:

"Welcome back to the semifinals, Angola. Leila Lopes can be Angola's first Top 5 placement in Miss Universe if given the right package."
   --bjoern28, missosology.org

"Leila Lopes can really pull a surprise....remember, Angola is the Brazil of Africa...and the ties of these two Portuguese-speaking countries are so strong...."
   --titanic1990, missosology.org

"OMG she was my choice! Amazing I like her she should be a semifinalist! Way better than South Africa!"
   --rubenruizjr, missosology.org

Info and photo courtesy:
www.wikipedia.org
www.missangolaoficial.com
Angola Press (ANGOP)
http://www.portalangop.co.ao
www.missosology.org

Miss Aruba 2010-Gillian Berry

2011-02-06T13:32:00.000-08:00

Miss Universe 2009 Priscilla Nicole Lee already passed her crown to her successor, Gillian Berry--Miss Aruba 2010 during the finals night of Miss Aruba 2010 beauty pageant held at Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino on December 4, 2010. She stands 5 ft., 9 in. tall and has the fullest responsibility and right to represent her country to the upcoming 2011 Miss Universe pageant on September this year. Her court includes Helen Thiel as the first runner-up, Alicia Moerman-2nd runner-up, Viviane Chow-3rd runner-up and Gislaine Gaerman as fourth runner-up. Helen Thiel wo also bagged the Miss Congeniality Award, will represent Aruba in Miss World 2011.

Gillian Berry is a professional model and has already appreared in magazines and commercial ads. She speaks Papiamento and English.

PAGEANT ENTHUSIASTS' S COMMENTS ABOUT HER:

"Good winner. I really like her. Bravo Aruba and good luck. She was second favorite :D"

   --JPfromfrance, missosology.org

"The only girl I really loved and I said 'loved' from Aruba was the goddess CAROLINA RAVEN in 2007, besides that they are all rest a bunch of turn offs."
   --missuniverse1000B.C., missosology.org

"Average beauty. Borderline plain.."
   --mario/god of beauty, missosology.org

"Another clapper in the making, Oh well, thanks for joining Miss Universe 2011. I love you will enjoy your vacation."
   --rockstiletto, missosology.org

"..at least better than Priscilla the tranny I think"
   --supernatural5399

"To me she's a hybrid of Kenisha Thom and Lady Mina"
   --jikeman, missosology.org

Here's the crowning moment video:

Info and proto courtesy:

www.pinoyexchange.com

www.shingping.blogspot.co.cc

www.universalqueen.com

www.wikipedia.org
www.missosology.org

Miss Belgium is Justine de Jonckheere

2011-02-06T13:07:00.000-08:00

The 81st Miss Beligum is Justine de Jonckheere, an 18-year old law student from University of Kortrijk who stands 1.73 m., after being crowned by Miss Beligum 2010 - Cilou Annys, as Miss Belgium or Miss België 2011 on January 09, 2011 at Casino van Knokke in Knokke-Heist. She represented West Flanders during the pageant and bested a bunch of hopefuls vying for the crown. She will be the official representative of her country to the Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant September this year and Miss World 2011. The runners-up were Chloe Saive and Larissa de Castro.

Here are some of the comments from pageant enthusiasts I collected about her:

" Hehehe. I predicted she would win plus the runner-ups but my favorites were Larisa de Castro though. Anyways, she has potential, but I will hold up for a possible transformation and presence in front of stage and videos. "
   --beautyfan, missosology.org

" Okay, so after watchin'the videos, I think she looks nice and fresh. .hmm.. "
   --suave, missosology.org

" She is so fresh, but as someone said she is nothing fierce.I think she is beautiful. But at the same time she says nothing. She is 50/50 I won't understimated her. "
   --Crisboli, missosology.org

" Oh my! Her body looks horrible. She needs to hit the gym real fast and tone and tone"
   --darvindak, missosology.org

" I guess this is a clapper in the making. She looks like a miss teen international to me. I just hope she can transform. But her sweet face is her advantage. It might be another Cilou Annys---not that fierce, but sweet. I like Cilou though."
   --kenjan, missosology.org

Info courtesy:
www.wikipedia.org
http://www.missbelgie.be
www.missosology.org

Photo courtesy:
http://www.flickr.com
www.shinymeteor.blogspot.com

Miss Puteri Indonesia 2010-Nadine Ames

2011-02-04T03:20:00.000-08:00

Nadine Ames (center) with Miss Puteri Indonesia 2009-Qory Snadioriva (left) and Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarette during the coronation night at Jakarta Convention Center, Indonesia

2010 Miss Puteri Indonesia is NADINE ALEXANDRA DEWI AMES - a 19-year-old Indonesian actress from Jakarta who roled in an Indonesian soap opera 'Inikah Cinta'. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder Qory Snadioriva-Puteri Indonesia 2009 on October 8, 2010 in Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Indonesia after besting 38 beautiful hopefuls who competed for the crown. Nadine will represent her country to Miss Universe 2011 in Sao Paulo Brazil on september this year.First runner up is Raisa Kartikasari and is chosen to compete in Miss International 2011.

Nadine speaks English and French fluently. She studied in England and had already competed in Miss Indonesia French Girl Pageant where she represented Jakarta City SCR and landed as first runner-up.

"When elected as Miss Indonesia 2010, not a few people who judge me one eye. They told me that I was not worthy of being Miss Indonesia, "recalls Nadine.

"I would certainly want to become Miss Universe. But if it won't happen, I'd love to outdo the achievement of Puteri Indonesia 2004, Artika Sari Devi who signed a big 15 in Miss Universe 2005", Nadine said when talking with Legal in the Hall Sasono Wiwoho in Jakarta.

The 15th edition of Miss Puteri Indonesia beauty pageant was also attended by the reigning Miss Universe 2010, Ximena Navarette and the event was broadcasted live on Indosiar-a Malaysian local TV network.

PAGEANT ENTHUSIASTS' COMMENTS ABOUT HER:

" Nadine is gorgeous but for me Reisa is one of a kind, her beauty is striking!"
   --popop,missosology.org

"Nadine has the look that would do extremely well with a makeover. She can definitely be styled as more of a seductive lady. I'm willing to bet her transformation is going to be fantastic!"
   --shamster,missosology.org

"Honestly, she was my bet!She has this kind of "SANDRA SEIFERT AURA"...and i love her! Miss Indonesia has been sending good quality of delegates in Miss Universe for years, I hope they will be given a chance to be in the semis also."
   --chamomile,missosology.org

"INDONESIA, always chooses the right girl in the pageant... congratulations and good luck! one of asia's pretty faces in miss universe 2011... very nice choice indonesia.."
   --zhock,missosology.org

"She is pretty, and I think she will have a great transformation.I just hope she will learn how to be confident.She's pretty and all. And she should be confident with that.Indonesia has a great rep this year and I don't doubt her transformation. Indonesia is known for their transformation too."
   --098march,missosology.org

Miss Puteri Indonesia 2009 crowning her successor, Nadine Ames during the finals night

Miss Puteri Indonesia 2011 crowning moment:

Info courtesy:
www.pageantfanatic.jimdo.com
www.shinymeteor.blogspot.com
www.nowgoogle.web.id

Photo courtesy:
www.nowgoogle.web.id
www.yogainfos.blogspot.com
www.kapanlagi.com
www.ceritamu.com

Video courtesy:
www.youtube.com

Miss Malaysia 2011; New Winner, New Format

2011-02-04T02:26:00.000-08:00

DEBORAH PRIYA HENRY - A 25-year-old Indian-Irish descent made another history when she won Miss Universe Malaysia 2011 as her second title on January 27, 2011 at Posh Smoke and Fire Variety Club in Gardens Mall Malaysia. Her first title was Miss Malaysia World 2007 and she made it to the top 15 semifinals in Miss World 2007 pageant. She's the second Malaysian woman who obtained two major titles after Trincy Low as the first, way back in 1997.

Deborah is a TV host and a much-loved Malaysian celebrity. She stands 1.75 m tall and holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Queensland, Australia.She is also an active civic worker. She currently runs the Save the Kids Education Fund (SKEF) for Somali refugee children.

“Deborah Henry personifies all of the values and attributes of a Miss Universe. This includes professionalism, intelligence, dedication to her country, a strong work ethic, talent, grace and beauty. We are proud to have her as the beginning of a ‘New Breed of Miss Malaysia’ that MUMO aims to discover and groom,” MU Malaysia National Director, Andrea Fonseka said.

Thus, Deborah is going to be the official representative of Malaysia at the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paolo, Brazil on the 12th of September this year.

“I am honoured and privileged to be representing Malaysia on the world stage. I’m in it to win it. If I never take part in this, I will never know how far I will go for the rest of my life,” Deborah said.

The national director of MU Malaysia intends to improve the franchise. So, she introduced a new format of the pageant, and successfully started with the “HIP, URBAN, RELEVANT, REAL” revamp in 2010. The most notable change is that she will crown the next MU Malaysia a year before the Miss Universe Pageant commences, to allow the winner spend more time for training and preparation.

“Nadine made a deep impression at Miss Universe last year. The ‘Universe’ is now watching us closely to see who we’re sending next. This year, we are going to SHINE at Miss Universe as Deborah Henry leads our charge into a bright new future for Malaysia at an international level!” Fonseka said.

“Latin American nations typically have up to 12 months to train their contenders while we’ve had to compress this process into just three months. We believe that future contestants will have a better shot at winning the Miss Universe title now that we have a longer period to train them,” she added.

Anyway, I collected some comments from pageant enthusiasts around the world. Let's see if they're all positive:

"Wow! I saw this girl at Miss World once. She is really beautifull. A good representative from Malaysia. I bet this girl will blow the judges! I’m rooting for her now!Love from Spain."
   --baros, missosology.org

"Yeahhh! Deborah win! I love her. She’s the best Asian delegate so far. I’m rooting for her! She’s will be the front runner! No doubt! Good job Malaysia."
   --Dave, globalbeauties.com

"Malaysia’s best entry in Miss Universe since 1970. I have no doubt that she will make top 15, but the question is how far will she go?"
   --WilliamNYC, globalbeauties.com

"She didn’t make it to the top in Miss World 2007 due to the MWO format (each continent to be represented by ONLY one and Miss China from Asia, who won, as the host country). This time, in Miss Universe 2011, she is going to make it!"
   --wildrose, globalbeauties.com

"Wow, this is face of a Miss Universe winner. I can imagine her wearing the Miss Universe crown. Such a stunning beauty. Finally Malaysia has found a true winner. Let’s see if my prediction to win the crown."
   --lamarquise, globalbeauties.com

Here's Deborah's crowning moment video:

Info courtesy:
www.missuniversemalaysia.com
www.globalbeauties.com

Photo courtesy:
www.missuniversemalaysia.com
www.globalbeauties.com
www.beautypageantnews.com

Video courtesy:
www.youtube.com

Jung So-ra represents Korea for MU 2011

2011-02-03T11:12:00.000-08:00

Korea crowned Jung So-ra as Miss Korea 2010 on July 25, 2010 at Sejong Center for Performing Arts during the 54th edition of Miss Korea pageant. She is going to represent her country to Miss Universe 2011 pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She was also supposed to represent her country to Miss World 2010 which happened in China, December last year, but she did not participate due to an unrevealed reason.Jung So-ra is 19 years old, stands 5 ft. and 71/2 in. tall, attended Shanghai American School and is currently a student at University of California.

Other finalists of Miss Korea 2010 pageant were Jang Yoon Jin, 25 - first runners-up, Kim Hye Young, 21 - first runners-up, and other four (4) second runners-up: Ahn Da Hye -21 , Ha Hyun Jung - 23, Lee Whee Joo - 20, and Go Hyun Young - 21.

Here's the Miss Korea 2010 crowning moment video:

Info courtesy:
www.shinymeteor.blogspot.com
www.pageantfanactic.jimdo.com
www.worldshowbiz.info

Photo courtesy:
www.coolfwdclip.blogspot.com
www.worldshowbiz.info
www.itsrainingbeauties.blogspot.com

Video courtesy:
www.youtube.com

Miss Colombia 2011-Maria Catalina Robayo Vargas

2011-02-03T11:00:00.000-08:00

A Colombian beauty queen who was supposed to represent Valle in Miss Colombia '09 won the Miss Colombia 2010 title which took place in Cartagena on November 15, 2010. She is no other than Maria Catalina Robayo Vargas - the official representative of the country to Miss Universe 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil on August. She competed Miss Valle local pageant last 2009 and was chosen to represent the city (Valle) for Miss Colombia that same year after the winner, Diana Salgado, was dethroned due to her body measurements. But after Ms. Salgado sued the Miss Valle Pageant Committee, she (Salgado) regained her rights to compete in Miss Colombia, which failed Vargas to compete.

With all Ms. Vargas's determination, beauty and intelligence, she competed again in Miss Valle, won the local pageant, and finally brought the crown home. Ms. Vargas also obtained the Miss Elegance Award during the Miss Colombia 2010 pageant. She is 21 years old, stands 5 ft. 9 in. tall and she is an eight-semester Law student at Pontifical Xavierian University in Cali. She hails from Palmira, Valle del Cauca.

Info courtesy:
www.wikipedia.org
www.ocean-blu.blogspot.com

Photo courtesy:
www.terra.com.
www.lapatilla.com
www.ocean-blu.blogspot.com

Video courtesy:
www.youtube.com

Miss Puerto Rico 2011-Viviana Ortiz Pastrana

2011-02-03T10:45:00.000-08:00

Puerto Rico has already chosen its official representative to compete in Miss Universe 2011 and the gorgeous lass is Viviana Ortiz Pastrana--a 23-year old model who represented her place, Corozal, beating 39 other stunning Puerto Ricans last November 4, 2010 at Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

She was crowned by Miss Puerto Rico 2010 Mariana Vicente who successfully made it to top 10 in last year's pageant. Hopefuls are so positive about her winning for this year's MU pageant as she showed much grace, wit and fierce catwalk during the national pageant. Aside from her great attributes, we cannot deny her country's sash factor who has really done well in Miss Universe's pageant history with a total of five (5) Miss Universe crowns: Marisol Malaret (1970), Deborah Carthy Deu (1985), Dayanara Torres (1993), Denise Quiñones (2001) and Zuleyka Rivera (2006).

Here's the complete list of winners and finalists of Miss Puerto Rico 2011:

Top 5:

Miss Puerto Rico - Miss Corozal - Viviana Ortiz Pastrana

1st runner up - Miss Bayamón - Stephanie Roman

2nd runner up - Miss Gurabo - Jessica Joan Santiago

3rd runner up - Miss Ciales - Desiree del Rio

4th runner up - Miss Humacao - Ashely Beth Perez

Other finalists in top 10:

Miss San Juan - Miriam Ivette Pabon Carrion

Miss Canóvanas - Raisa Maite Diaz Carrasquillo

Miss Barceloneta - Io Rivera Jimenez

Miss Toa Baja - Dayali Romero Lopez

Miss Ponce - Giselle Marie Negron Rivera

Representatives who made it to top 15:

Miss Mayaguez - Claudia Marie Ramos Zorrilla

Miss Toa Alta - Azarel Nadal Torres

Miss Loíza - Yanitza Marisol Rivera Rivera

Miss Guayama - Zuleyka Maril Rodriguez

Miss Guaynabo - Lara Maria Mercado

Info courtesy:
www.beautypageantnews.com

Photos courtesy:
www.beautypageantnews.com

Video courtesy:
www.youtube.com

Miss Venezuela Universe 2011-Vanessa Goncalves Gomez

2011-02-03T09:51:00.000-08:00

Marelisa Gibson-Miss Venezuela Universe 2009
crowning Vanessa Goncalves during the final night.

The #1 powerhouse country when it comes to beauty pageantry, Venezuela, crowned Vanessa Andrea Goncalves Gomez as Miss Venezuela 2010 and she will be Venezuela's official representative for Miss Universe 2011, which is going to take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Goncalves represented her place, Miranda, and bested other really gorgeous candidates of Miss Venezuela 2010. Goncalves also bagged the Best Body Award. She is 24 years old, stands 5 ft. and 9 1/2 inch tall and speaks Spanish and Portuguese. As we can remember, Marelisa Gibson-the country's representative in last year's MU pageant didn't make it to semifinals after Venezuela made a record-breaking back-to-back victory of Dayana Mendoza (Miss Universe 2008) and Stefania Frenandez (Miss Universe 2009) . Thus, pageant enthusiasts are really hoping for Ms. Goncalves to bring home the crown. But others also commented that she looks matured and doesn't have the X-factor for the crown. A lot may have already spoken but for sure, just like what we all know, Venezuela will surely rock the Miss Universe stage. Ms. Goncalves has much time for training and polishing.

On the other hand, the 21-year old International Studies student from Amazonas Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares won the Miss Venezuela World 2010 and Most Beautiful Face Award.Miss Venezuela International 2010 was Jessica Cristina Barboza Schmidt, a 23-year-old Law student from Distrito Capital who also was the representative of Venezuela to Miss Earth 2009 and won 2nd runner up or Miss Earth-Water held in the Philippines. Both Miss Venezuela World and Miss Venezuela International will represent 2011 editions of Miss World and Miss International pageants respectively.

Miss Aragua, 18-year-old Caroline Gabriela Medina Peschiutta also won the Miss Photogenic Award and was chosen to compete in Miss Earth 2011. Below is a list of finalists and recipients of special awards:

Top 10 Semi-finalists:
Miss Canaima - Estefania Nebot Peña
Miss Carabobo - Romina Palmisano Giacche
Miss Costa Oriental - Karen Andrea Soto Lugo
Miss Nueva Esparta - Melanie Reza Felix
Miss Zulia - Estefania Carolina Araujo Cano

Special Awards:
Most Beautiful Face - Miss Amazonas, Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares
Best Body - Miss Miranda, Vanessa Andrea Goncalves Gomez
Miss Photogenic - Miss Aragua, Caroline Gabriela Medina Peschiutta
Most Beautiful Skin - Miss Bolivar, Angela La Padula Peluso
Miss Elegance - Miss Lara, Maria Jose Zavarce Alvarado
Best Catwalk - Miss Yaracuy, Andrea Carolina Escobar Colombo
Miss Congeniality - Miss Trujillo, Jessica Carely Ibarra Petit
Miss Personality - Miss Carabobo, Romina Palmisano Giacche
Miss Internet - Miss Falcon, Liliana Maria Flores Arenas

COMMENTS FROM PAGEANT ENTHUSIASTS about Vanessa Goncalves:

"She looks so humble...good luck to her!!!"
   --bcdf1930,missosology.org

"She can only improve. She is beautiful but looks a little older and it affects her possibilities. But remember the impressive change of Ly Jonaitis in 2007. We got to wait."
   --giozeppe460,missosology.org

"Her only flaws are: YES, she tends to look older IN PICTURES, and her voice is a bit annoying; but hey, if those are her only flaws, be ready because she will rock MU'11!You can't fix a squared body or a bad nose job, but a makeover, and projection in front of the camaras, YES YOU CAN.Go Vanessa!"
   --admiror,missosology.org

"I'm starting to like her.Maybe her make up during the coronatin night of MV makes her looks so old but in her candids she looks great..surprise surprise!"
   --Captain Sun,missosology.org

"She's not very photogenic.All her candids are awful, except one or two maybe.However, she looks very pretty in videos! She's very telegenic.I think she's a potential top 5 placer.I'll wait for her transformation."
   --valleriam,missosology.org

"Osmel won't let another Venezuelan clapping again, he's going to prepare this one for good and hopefully with less plastic surgery than Marelisa."
   --The Apprentice,missosology.org

"She has improved a lot, At first I found her a COMPLETE CLAPPER but deep inside I knew Osmel was going to make magic on her, and guess what...He is doing it. OMG we really need and Osmel Sousa here in Colombia!"
   --IN.BTA25,missosology.org

Here's the video of her crowning moment:

Info Courtesy:
www.missvenezuela.com
www.eluniversal.com
www.el-nacional.com
www.shinymeteor.blogspot.com
www.missosology.org

Photo Courtesy:
www.universalqueen.com
www.zimbio.com
www.listas.20minutos.es
www.missvenezuela.com

Video Courtesy:
www.youtube.com

Karin Cecilia Ontiveros wins Miss Mexico 2011

2011-02-02T17:31:00.000-08:00

Ximena Navarette, Miss Mexico 2010 and the current
Miss Universe 2010,crowning
her successor, Miss Karin Ontiveros

Nuestra Belleza Mexico, also known as Miss Mexico crowned 22-year old, 1.80m tall industrial design student from CUAAD University, Karin Cecilia Ontiveros Meza as Miss Mexico 2010 last September 25, 2010 at Parque de las Maravillas in Saltillo, Coahuila. Karin Ontiveros vied for the title over 30 young and vibrant women from all over the country. She was the third consecutive winner from Jalisco, and fourth in the pageant's history. She is going to represent her country to Miss Universe 2011 pageant in Sau Paolo, Brazil, with high hopes of bringing home the crown. Nearly all pageant enthusiasts believed that she is going to make the final cut knowing that she really has the wit, beauty and determination.

Cynthia Alejandra de la Vega Oates, Miss Nuevo Leon, was crowned as Nuestra Belliza Mundo Mexico 2011, and is going to represent the country to Miss World 2011.

Miss Aguascalientes, Gabriela Palacio Diaz de Leon, was named Nuestra Belleza Suplente who already competed at the Miss International 2010 pageant at Chengdu, China last November 7. Unfortunately, she failed to make it to the top.

I also collected some comments about her from pageant enthusiasts in the globe:

"Jalisco's state rocks at NB Mexico,making with Karin the third consecutive victory for the biggest title. Another example of incredible beauty with perfect facial features. I personally love this girl. She's what, for example,I don't see in the previous Mexican representatives at Miss Universe,except of Ximena Navarrete and Elisa Najera,: a mixture. A mixture of beauty,elegance and great stage presence. Many people believe that her beauty would fit more in Miss World. My point is: Are you kidding? Another back to back won't happen in only 4 years but, I definitely see her being an eventual finalist. Karin is for me the true frontrunner from Americas. "

--Greek and Latin-correspondent of missosology.org

"Beautiful indeed! But I can't wait to see how this face translates in motion. Ms.U isn't a photography contest. Goodluck Karin! You go girl!"
   --carl_arkin, missosology.org

"I like this girl! She is beautiful... not as beautiful as Jimena of course but she still beautiful! However, I don't like the fierce look on her as I've said before... it looks like she's trying too much!"
   --valleriam,missosology.org

"I think she is gorgeous! But if she tries too hard on stage, she can be a Stage Goddess Wannabe easily! In my opinion ,side by side with Puerto Rico and Venezuela, she is the less prepared."
   --jerry,missosology.org

"Proportionally, Yes! I radically agree! I saw something on her that was a little bit tacky and tend to look very maladroit. Although I find her pretty strong, I'm still worried for her. There are some physical inconsistencies going on with her."
   --Nathan Jerson,missosology.org

"She has a good chance of placing. She just needs a smashing gown and she will be fine."
   --Mario/God of Beauty,missosology.org

"She looks pretty, but there's something on her face that bugs me, not like Ximena's imperfections that turned into perfection. Anyways she's cute but incomparable to Navarrete."
   --Aphrodite,missosology.org

Below are some of her stunning photos:

Miss Mexico 2011 and Miss World 2011

Here's a video of her crowning moment:

Info and photo courtesy:

www.laguaridadelbigfoot.co.cc
www.diarioimagen.net
www.shinymeteor.blogspot.com
www.missosology.org

Video courtesy:
www.youtube.com

Brazil hosts 60th MU Edition

2011-02-02T15:56:00.000-08:00

The Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant will hold its 60th edition on September 12, 2011 and will air live from Sao Paulo, Brazil as announced by Donald Trump, NBC Universal, and Paula M. Shugart - Miss Universe Org. President.

“I am very pleased to announce our partnership with media conglomerate Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicacao and the selection of Sao Paulo as the host location for Miss Universe 2011,” said the pageant’s owner, Donald J. Trump. ”Brazil is rapidly becoming an economic powerhouse and is a great place to do business. This decade, Brazil is hosting three of the greatest and most-watched worldwide events: the World Cup, the Summer Olympic Games and now, to kick it all off, Miss Universe.”

“Grupo Bandeirantes is delighted that we have reached an agreement with the Miss Universe Organization to host the Miss Universe 2011 pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil,” Joao Carlos Saad - Grupo Bandeirantes's president said. “We believe it is fitting for Brazil to set the stage for this glamorous event, and we look forward to showing the contestants, and the almost 200 countries around the world who watch the pageant every year, the exciting and vibrant culture of our beautiful country.”

For sure, pageant enthusiasts should wait for the most beautiful women in the world. Almost 80 countries are going to participate for the said beauty pageant and they will go through various activities and perform civic responsibilities for more than a month. Aside from witnessing the beauties of each country, the pageant will also showcase the most beautiful spots in Sau Paolo, Brazil.

Here's the official video posted by the MUO. Credit goes to MUO youtube offical account.