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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/

Binibining Pilipinas 2014 Review: By Haraya

THERE was only one crown left to be awarded and Mary Jean Lastimosa was there, standing beside last year’s runner-up, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.

It felt just like the coronation night of 2012 – only the Bb Pilipinas – Universe crown had not been awarded, and Lastimosa was standing beside her fellow runner-up of the previous year when the host announced, “Binibini 18 Janine Mari Tugonon!” It was a heart-breaking moment for Lastimosa.

Lastimosa must have recalled that moment, on the coronation night on March 30, just after Bea Rose Santiago crowned Mary Anne Guidotti her successor as Bb Pilipinas – International.

This was Lastimosa’s third and last attempt at going for a Bb Pilipinas crown. It was all or nothing for her.

When she was finally crowned Miss Universe Philippines, her dreams came true.

Unexpected, but well-deserved

Many pageant observers didn’t see it coming that Lastimosa would be crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2014 on Sunday night. While she was among the most cheered on candidates, many thought the battle would be between last year’s first runner-up Pia Wurtzbach, Cebuana beauty Kris Tiffany Janson, and Bicolana Yvethe Marie Santiago. But the Binibini third-timer proved there’s no limit to what one can achieve.

Compared to her two previous attempts, Lastimosa looked more relaxed this year. It was obvious she was enjoying every moment, but her competitive spirit never waned. She showed off a healthy, toned body during the swimsuit competition. She was sassy and sexy, and look how she played with the fan – it was the best performance that night. Then, she sashayed with elegance in her fuchsia sweetheart evening gown. Her wide smile, good styling and fluid walk truly made her stand out.

Winning the Best in Swimsuit award was a good sign that Lastimosa would go home with a crown. But it was the Q&A portion that must have sealed the deal for her.

The crowd cheered when Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler asked her what the greatest advantage of being a woman is. She replied: “The greatest advantage of being a woman is being able to compose herself. Just like here, we’re standing in front of thousands of people, not knowing if they’re going to cheer for us or boo us. But we try to compose ourselves. We keep the emotions and show the beauty that is in us and tonight, thousands of people are standing here, celebrating the beauty of women.”

It was a heartfelt response. Lastimosa didn’t let pressure take over. She was every inch a queen.

Chances at Miss Universe

Lastimosa has big shoes to fill following the Philippines’ four consecutive runner-up finishes at Miss Universe. But one thing’s for sure: if she was able to beat the odds in Bb Pilipinas, it’s not impossible for her to take home the coveted Miss Universe crown. Lastimosa is already polished, but she still needs to undergo rigid training to maintain that pageant-ready figure, improve her communication skills and personality, among many other things, in order to package her as a Miss Universe candidate.

But her greatest advantage is that she already got training from two of the best pageant camps in the country. She was formerly under Jonas Gaffud’s Aces & Queens who was behind former Miss Universe Philippines titleholders Venus Raj, Shamcey Supsup, Janine Tugonon and Ariella Arida. She is now with Kagandahang Flores, the team behind Miss International winners Precious Lara Quigaman and Bea Rose Santiago.

Other queens

Joining Lastimosa as the new torch-bearers of the Philippines in international pageants are Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti (Bb Pilipinas-International), Kris Tiffany Janson (Bb Pilipinas-Intercontinental), Yvethe Marie Santiago (Bb Pilipinas-Supranational) and Parul Shah (Bb Pilipinas-Tourism). Finishing as first and second runners-up are Laura Lehmann and Hannah Ruth Sison, respectively.

Guidotti and Santiago will be facing a big challenge this year: to score back-to-back wins for the country in the Miss International and Miss Supranational pageants.

Bb Pilipinas International 2014: Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti

Meanwhile, Guidotti’s win came as a surprise to me. While she was able to bag the Best in Long Gown award for her stellar performance and elegance, I thought her answer could’ve been meatier. She was asked about using the crown to push for her advocacy should she win, and she said she would “use [the] crown to influence people to adopt their own advocacies.”

Despite this, there’s no denying Guidotti is classy. Also she speaks well which is one of the qualities of Miss International winners. The Philippines seems to have mastered the art of placing in this Japan-based pageant. Winning the title is a long shot for now, but I’m confident Guidotti can give us our 7th consecutive placement.

Source: Missosology

Almost a Parul Shah Scandal

MANILA – Before she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2014, Parul Shah had to deal with a wardrobe malfunction on stage.

Recalling her experience in an interview on “Umagang Kay Ganda” on Tuesday, Shah said the string of her swimsuit was almost untied as she attempted to remove her shawl during the first round of the pageant.

“Since kami ‘yung first batch, kami ‘yung one to ten. I was [candidate] number 4. We were given two minutes to change into our swimsuit right after the production number,” she said.

“So noong tinali ko ‘yung shawl around my hips, when I pulled it off on stage, sumabit. Sumama pala ‘yung string din and I felt it slip off,” she added.

When asked how she was able to handle the situation, Shah said: “Before it did [slip off] hinawakan ko na, parang wala na lang nangyari. The show must go on.”

Thankfully, Shah did not encounter further problems during the evening gown and question and answer rounds of the pageant.

Meanwhile, Shah and four other Filipina beauties are preparing to compete in international pageants this year.

Kris Tiffany Janson, for one, admitted that she feels the pressure of representing the Philippines for the first time in the Miss Intercontinental pageant.

“It might come as a challenge kasi I have no one to ask about on how the pageant will go. But I’m really honored naman and I’m expecting the Binibini family to help me face this challenge,” Janson said.

Citing the success of their respective predecessors who won the Miss Supranational and Miss International pageants in 2013, Yvette Maria Santiago and Mary Anne Guidotti said they are determined to bring home the crown this year as well.

“Following Bea Santiago. Those are big shoes to fill talaga,” Guidotti said, referring to last year’s winner in Miss International. “And a lot of people say that I look like her… So I really have to step up my game. She already told me that she will help me and will be there for me, so I really, really appreciate that.”

“I think it’s an advantage kasi mas matututukan ako ni Miss Mutya (Datul, Miss Supranational 2013), mas makakakuha ako ng tips sa kanya. And who knows, it might be a back-to-back this year,” she said.

For her part, Miss Universe Philippines 2014 Mary Jean Lastimosa said she is still on cloud nine after getting the crown on her third attempt.

“Noong tinawag po ‘yung number ko sabi ko, ‘ganito pala ‘yung pakiramdam.’ Kasi talagang pinagpe-pray ko na manalo,” Lastimosa said.

The Philippines has high expectations for this year’s beauty queens following the country’s string of victories in pageants in 2013.

Credits: ABS-CBN News