Sara Chafak has been crowned Miss Suomi 2012 (Miss Finland 2012) at the Vanajanlinna Castle located in the town of Hameenlinna in southern Finland on Sunday evening, 29th January, 2012.

The 21 year old model from Helsinki is the official representative of Finland in Miss Universe 2012 .

MISS SUOMI (FINLAND) 2012 FINAL RESULTS
Miss Finland Universe 2012:  Sara Chafak
Miss Finland World 2012: Sabina Särkkä
Miss Finland International 2012: Viivi Suominen

Andi Eigenmann is set for a big television comeback after giving birth to Adrianna Gabrielli.

The young star will be starring in the Philippine remake of Thalia’s hit Mexicanovela Maria Mercedes . The upcoming series will soon start shooting and it will air on ABS-CBN by second quarter of 2012.

Andi’s leading man will be Kapamilya’s fast-rising leading man Martin del Rosario .

Cheers,

Photo credits: Facebook and Tempo

Jessica Garcia Formenti has been selected by the Nuestra Belleza Mexico Organization President Lupita Jones as the country’s representative to Miss International 2012.

The 22 year old, 5-foot-10 beauty from Baja California Sur received the title Miss International Mexico 2012 on January 26. She will represent Mexico in Miss International 2012 on November 2012 in Tokyo, Japan, the 52nd edition of the Miss International beauty pageant. She will try to get the third Miss International crown for Mexico.

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Laura Beyne from Brussels was crowned Miss Belgium 2012 on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at the Casino de Knokke in Knokke-Heist. She is only 19 years old and stands 1.73 meters tall. She was crowned by the outgoing queen, Miss Belgium 2011 Justine De Jonckheere from West Flanders .

Laura will represent Belgium in Miss World 2012 and Miss Universe 2012 . Laura Beyne was the first runner-up in Miss Brussel 2012. The first runner-up was Aurore De Geest and the second runner-up was Jade Moens. The top five completed with Febe D’Haenens and Sherelle De Jong.

Cheers,

Philippine President Noynoy “PNoy” Aquino III finally admitted that he is dating Korean born entertainment host and disc jockey Grace Lee .  In an ambush interview with the media on Wednesday, PNoy confirmed:

 Well, we are seeing each other.

Lee verified the report on the same day through her television show. She said:

 What the President said is true…There is no room for clarification because (what the President said) was simple and truthful.

The 51-year-old most eligible bachelor in the Philippines first met  the 29-year-old TV and radio personality during an event in Cebu last year, where Lee was a co-host.

 From Wikipedia:

Lee was born and raised in Seoul, but moved to the Philippines at the age of 10 because of her father’s business, which involved importing Korean cars. She studied from third grade to senior high school at St. Paul College in Pasig City and graduated from Ateneo de Manila University, where she obtained her Communication Arts degree. Before becoming a TV host, she has been hosting events for Korean-Filipino communities as well as being an official interpreter for Malacañang.

So, is Grace Lee the upcoming First Lady of the Philippines?

Let’s wait and see then…

Cheers,

Photo credit: Google Image

Cloie Syquia Concepcion has now entered showbiz. The 17 year old daughter of Gabby Concepcion with ex-wife model/former actress Jenny Syquia Skarne . Cloie signed a 3 year contract on January 26 with Viva Artists Agency who also manages half-sister KC Concepcion , former stepmom Sharon Cuneta and her Dad’s career.

Check out her photos with Mom Jenny, and half-sisters KC and Garie right after the jump.

Cloie is the third daughter of the former matinee idol. Gabby’s other children are:  26 year old   KC Concepcion  (with Megastar  Sharon Cuneta ),  23 year old  Garie Concepcion with businesswoman Grace Ibuna and 4 year old   Samantha  (with  Genevieve ‘Ginbee’ Yatco Gonzales ).

Samantha Concepcion

Cheers,

Photo credits: Cloie’s Twitter and Jenny Syquia Skarne’s FB

ABS-CBN has already uploaded the the official teaser trailer of their much-awaited television series this year.

Alta , which refers to Alta Sociedad (high society) or the upper class, stars Gretchen Barretto as Marga, KC Concepcion as Alexa and Angelica Panganiban as Rosana. The leading men include Diether Ocampo as Vince, Luis Manzano as Rafael and Zanjoe Marudo as Ato.

Here are the lines in the trailer:

“Whoever said money can’t buy happiness obviously didn’t know where to shop. Money makes the world go round and I have it in every currency!” – Marga (Gretchen Barretto)

“Kaya kong bilhin pati pag-ibig mo.” – Rafael (Luis Manzano)

“Wala akong pakialam o kailangang patunayan, pagmamahal mo lang ang gusto kong ipaglaban.” – Vince (Diether Ocampo)

“You may say that I’m a lady pero pag ang lalakeng mahal ko ang inagaw mo kaya ko ring lumaban parang aso!” – Alexa (KC Concepcion)

“Ang tunay na lalake maingat at walang takot magmahal. Mahalin mo lang ako ng walang takot iingatan ko ang puso mo.” – Ato (Zanjoe Marudo)

“Di ako mayaman, di ako sosyal pero maganda ako. Doon pa lang talo ka na!” – Rosana (Angelica Panganiban)

“They say, beauty is power, that makes me the most powerful of all!” – Marga (Gretchen Barretto)

“Ako ang magiging pinakamapait mong karma!” – Rosana (Angelica Panganiban)

Watch the video below:

Cheers,

Photo credit: Pinoy Exchange

X-Factor Philippines host KC Concepcion is on the cover of Rouge Magazine January/February 2012 issue.

The stunning daughter of megastar Sharon Cuneta looks sizzling hot but classy on this surprising magazine cover.

Interestingly, the cover story of Jose Javier Reyes intriguingly titled “The KC Concepcion Confessional” is raising some eyebrows.

Rogue Magazine January/February 2012 issue is now available nationwide whenever magazines are sold.

Don’t forget to grab a copy!

Cheers,

Nicole Scherzinger has decided to be seen by her fans without makeup.

The most famous member of the Pussycat Dolls and the X-Factor host has shared a photo of her in a bathroom in just a towel snapped by a mystery photographer.

Accompanying the photo Nicole tweeted:

Uhh… Does anyone know how to work this twisty towel thing?

Check out what the X-Factor host looks like au naturel after the jump.

So, what can I say?

Well, Nicole still looks gorgeous even without the glam squad, atta girl!

Cheers,

Photo credit: Hiphopedwired

Pasig Congressman Roman Romulo and Valenzuela Councilor/TV Host Shalani Soledad exchanged their vows in a simple but classy wedding ceremony held at the St. Benedict Church in Ayala Westgrove, Silang, Cavite on January 22, 2012. The wedding was officiated by by Rev. Msgr. Bartolome Santos Jr., Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara, and Rev. Fr. Isagani Avinante at the 500-seat church.

The 31-year-old bride wore an Inno Sotto gown while the 44-year-old groom wore a midnight-blue tuxedo by Hugo Boss.

Albert del Rosario (Foreign Affairs Secretary), Manuel V. Pangilinan (chairman of TV5, phone giant PLDT, diversified conglomerate MPIC), Ramon Ang (president and CEO of diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation), Panfilo Lacson (Philippine senator), Ben Chan (Bench founder), James Gaisano and Manuel Dy served as Principal Sponsors.

Showbiz personalities were also present during the couple’s special event. Among those spotted in the star-studded wedding event were Richard Gomez, Lucy Torres, Mariel Rodriguez, TV5 bosses Bobby Barreiro and Jude Sta. Ana, Karen Davila, Valenzuela Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian and Ronald Singson.

Reception follows at the Nuvali Evoliving Center in Laguna.

Below are some of the wedding photos of Soledad and Romulo Nuptial. Special thanks to Jove Francisco for the sharing these photos.

Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Cheers,