Janicel Did not Compete in Miss Top Model of the World

Sad. Top Model of the World Philippines 2014 Janicel Lubina did not compete in El Ghouna, Red Sea, Egypt for Top Model of the World 2014.

After a hyped send-off – parts of which were even shown on the news - the organizers of the local competition (the same people behind the Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines) should shoulder a good chunk of the blame for not foreseeing the complexities of applying for a travel visa to Egypt. It is possible that whoever was in-charge of securing the required stamp on the passport thought that everything will be smooth-sailing based on the established reason for travel to El Ghouna.

But as further details unfurled, it seems that the scenario is more multi-layered. And as of the latest update, there is now a credible kidnapping threat on our representative due to “escalating violence” in the host country and allegedly, the Philippines’ connection to the USA. A travel ban was issued by the DFA – together with the Egyptian Embassy – to avoid unnecessary incidents that could be life-threatening to our candidate. While some other quarters claim that the ban has long been lifted, Janicel was still denied issuance of a visa. Tsk Tsk Tsk.

Gallery 2: Top Model of the World 2014

The 21st edition of Top Model of the World for the year 2014, will be held on Thursday April 10, 2014 in El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt. Contestants from 45 countries and autonomous territories will compete for the title of modeling. Monica Palacios Top Model of the World 2013 from the Caribbean will crown her successor as Top Model of the World 2014 at the end of the event.

Gallery 1: Top Model of the World 2014

The 21st edition of Top Model of the World for the year 2014, will be held on Thursday April 10, 2014 in El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt. Contestants from 45 countries and autonomous territories will compete for the title of modeling. Monica Palacios Top Model of the World 2013 from the Caribbean will crown her successor as Top Model of the World 2014 at the end of the event.

Yes, Janicel Will STILL Compete in Miss Top Model of the World 2014

"Because of the travel ban on all Filipinos to Egypt, Janicel Lubina was not able to leave for Top Model of the World in El Gouna, Egypt as scheduled last week. The Interior Ministry in Cairo has fixed the problem and her visa will be released today (around 2pm Manila time) and Janicel will be booked earliest flight to Cairo tomorrow at 2am. She should arrive in pageant venue in time for competition proper by Sunday."

-source: Jay Patao of Malaya and Top Model Phils. PR. –

Janicel Lubina to Represent Philippines in Top Model of the World 2014

It is confirmed! The 21st edition of the largest Modelling Pageant for Models of age 17-25 - the annual TOP MODEL OF THE WORLD competition will be held the second time in El Gouna, Red Sea in Egypt.

After last year´s success, with the spectacular production at the Marina in El Gouna, the organizers agreed about the date and the Venue for the forthcoming Top Model of the World.

WBO is proud to announce that 2014 the most beautiful Models from over 50 countries will compete for the coveted title and is welcoming some new countries who are entering the competition for the very first time. International Model and last year´s winner Monica Palacios will join the jury panel to look for her succesor.

Luis Pitti Sagrera, President of the WBO, made the announcement to the Media and Directors and is looking forward to attent the production in April.
All contestants will arrive in El Gouna on March 28th and departing April 12th, 2014.

This year´s official Host Hotel is the former Club Med, today Club Paradisio with the best Beach in El Gouna.

With no doubts all contestants will enjoy a memorable and unforgetable stay in El Gouna, Red Sea. Watch out for further Infos and updates.

SOURCE:http://www.topmodeloftheworld.org/