Ariella Arida: Miss Universe Bound

After her official send-off party last October 17, Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ariella Arida leaves for Moscow, Russia today aboard PR 306.

The 61st edition of Miss Universe pageant will be held on November 9 at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow. In the 61 year history of the Miss Universe pageant, the Philippines has produced two Miss Universe winners, Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margie Moran in 1973. In the last three years, the Philippines has consistently placed in the top five , with Venus Raj placing 4th runner up in 2010, Shamcey Supsup 3rd runner up in 2011 and Janine Togonon winning 1st runner up in 2012.

Since winning one of the coveted crowns last April during Binibining Pilipinas Gold, the 24-year old, 5’8” beauty has undergone months of rigorous and expert training. Ariella underwent training for personality development, Q&A, speech, social graces, gym, pasarela and hair and make-up. She even had one-on-one coaching with previous Miss Universe bets Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup. With this winning streak, the pressure is now on Ariella to match her predecessors’ feat, or even win the Miss Universe crown.

Like venus, Shamcey and Janine before her, Ariella is excited to represent the country during the Miss Universe pageant. “I’ve worked hard to prepare for the pageant. I feel proud to be representing the Philippines, and I am focused on winning the crown for the country,” she says. Ariella is part of the Golden Batch of Binibining Pilipinas. She hopes to continue the winning streak of the Philippines started last September by Miss Supranational Mutya Johanna datul.

Our Miss Universe bet is definitely prepared for the pageant, but we have to do our part to help her in competition. “I am asking all our kababayans to pray for me during the pageant, and show some support by voting for me at the Miss Universe website,” she says.

Ariella will be competing with 86 other candidates during the pageant. She and the other contestants will be participating in various pre-pageant night activities and competitions. The coronation night will be telecast live on ABS-CBN. Help boost Ariella’s chances in the pageant by voting for her at the Miss Universe website, www.missuniverse.com.

Let us vote for Ariella and help her get the country’s third Miss Universe crown!

 

--- text from OPMB