Date Posted:20:47:43 11/19/09 Thu
CYBERSPACE has erupted with talk of two Miss Universe contestants involved in a threesome with a fine arts photographer.
Miss Universe Japan 2008 Hiroko Mima and Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2008 Anya Ayoung-Chee are said to have had sex with Anya’s boyfriend Wyatt Gallery, and with each other.
Some websites even claim to have an intimate video of the alleged sexual escapades of the trio.
One website claimed it had four videos, along with pictures, of the two girls and Wyatt “having a really good time.”
The website also made comparisons with Carrie Prejean, a former Miss California who lost her crown following the release of her semi-nude photos. Later on, the discovery of a sex tape featuring Prejean created more controversy.
The website said: “Carrie Prejean may be getting an offer for a one-time payment to allow her solo tapes to be sold and distributed, but Hiroko and Anya should get full-time contracts. These two girls are pros.”
A Miss Universe pageant spokesman responded to the scandal by saying: “This was apparently eight months after the pageant and neither were the reigning titleholder.
“The photographer is not a Miss Universe staffer so we have nothing to say or any involvement, thank goodness.”
Celebrity website TMZ, however, said the sex tape was only half as authentic.
The website claimed to have spoken to Gallery who said the footage was stolen from his laptop in an attempt to sabotage Anya’s career.
According to TMZ, Gallery confirmed Anya was in the video. However, the other woman was not Hiroko but “just a really, really, really close friend.”
“I feel horrible and embarrassed for Anya, her family and myself ... because this was a private moment that was never supposed to be made public. This was an intentional, malicious sabotage against Anya and her career ... and I feel stupid for not deleting the files off of my computer,” Gallery told TMZ.
The footage is believed to have been shot in New York in 2007.
Hiroko attended Nihon University and her major is physical education.
Shortly after losing her grandmother, who died when she slipped on the bathroom floor, Mima lost her father in a car accident before winning Miss Universe Japan 2008.
Anya hails from the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago, born in the very cosmopolitan city of Port-of-Spain, the only girl in a family of eight, according to Wikipedia.
From an early age she pursued classical ballet training. However, it was during her attendance at an all girls secondary school that she discovered her true calling lay in art and design.
She continued her education in London and New York, gaining experience in Graphic and Interior Design.
For the record, Venezuela’s Stefania Fernandez, 18, made history, beating 82 competitors to win the Miss Universe crown in August for her country’s second consecutive victory.
MY TAKE: IT'S DEFINITELY ANYA AFTER WATCHING THE VIDS BUT I DOUBT IF IT WAS REALLY HIROKO MIMA.
The Miss Earth crown has become a symbol of unparalleled pulchritude and enduring advocacy through the years. To underscore and remind the Miss Earth titleholders the responsibilities that come with this crown, Carousel Productions commissioned the Official Jeweller of Miss Earth, Ms. Ramona Haar, an ecologically-minded artist, to design and craft a new Miss Earth crown. This radiant masterpiece that embodies a broader meaning of “beauties for a cause” was unveiled last November 16, 2009.
The new design features various gemstones endemic to the countries participating in Miss Earth Pageant, which they donated as a symbol of cooperation and unity towards a universal goal of saving Mother Earth. To lessen the environmental impact of mining, the new crown is made of 100% recycled 14K Gold and Argentums Sterling Silver. The central design is a flower to symbolize a happy and thriving earth. As Ralph Waldo Emerson puts it, “the earth laughs in flowers.” The recurring spiral motif, on the other hand, has always been associated with maternal power and feminine prestige.
But the gems are the highlights of this masterpiece. Black Diamonds, Sardonyx, Calcite, Ruby, Jade Quartz Crystal, Garnet, Peridot, and Pearls are some of the stones that adorn the exquisite Miss Earth crown. Gathered from 80 of the participating countries this year, the stones signify more than just the Earth's precious resources. They characterize the diverse backgrounds, cultural significance, and mystical embodiment of our beauties. Although they come in different shapes, sizes, color and finish, they all form an integral part of the most coveted Miss Earth crown in undeniable harmony. Just like the crown, the Miss Earth beauties work together to have all nations unite in our joint efforts to help preserve and protect our one and only home: the planet Earth.
Date Posted:13:12:44 11/18/09 Wed
Former supermodel to be Miss Earth jury member
18:21' 18/11/2009 (GMT+7)
VietNamNet Bridge – Elite Vietnam’s manager and former supermodel Thuy Hanh has agreed to join the jury for the Miss Earth 2009 pageant in the Philippines.
Thuy Hanh
She went to Philippines on November 18 to meet the organizing board and contestants.
Hanh said she gained some experience as a jury member of the Miss Intercontinental pageant in the past but she was still nervous because Miss Earth is among the largest beauty contests in the world.
The Vietnamese former supermodel and other jury members will have to choose the top contestants of the pageant.
The final night of Miss Earth 2009 will take place on November 22 on Boracay Island in the Philippines. Thuy Hanh will be there in a night gown designed by Hoang Hai. On November 11, the Vietnamese jurywoman will be interviewed and shot in a video clip to broadcast on the final night.
This is the second time Vietnam has been represented in the jury of the Miss Earth pageant. The first is Nguyen Cong Khe, former chief editor of the Thanh Nien daily in 2007.
Truong Thi May
Meanwhile, model Truong Thi May, who missed the pageant due to an accident, was invited to be a guest at the final night.
THE HUNT FOR "EARTH WOMAN" BEGINS ~
by Giovanni Paolo J. Yazon
Contributor
AN inclement weather usually affects the attendance of people to an event. But it was a different story during the Miss Earth 2009 press presentation of candidates, held at Mader’s Garden in Valle Verde last Nov. 4.
The heavy rain showers wet-dirtied the constructed runway, stage as well as the lavishly set up audience seats at the garden area. It also delayed the show for an hour. But the tremendous downpour did not stop members of media and fervent Miss Earth followers from trooping the residence of style guru Ricky Reyes in Pasig City.
The number of candidates who will vie for the crown currently worn by our very own Karla Paula Henry has skyrocketed to 80 this year! But one thing has not changed: Miss Earth continues to remind us that beauty is neither just about wearing two-piece swimsuits and shimmering evening gowns, nor what’s inside the contestants’ makeup bags. It has more to do with what are in their hearts, and how can they preserve and protect the environment.
With the racks and ruins brought about by tropical storms Ondoy and Pepeng recently, this “search for a cause,” established in 2001 by Carousel Productions Inc., seeks to amplify the message that, “Mother Earth is telling us something.” Ramon Monzon, the organization’s president, said: “There were warnings in the past which most of us ignored and were complacent about. The recurring abnormal weather pattern around us is a reminder that we can never afford to wait until the worst-case scenario happens. We must act with urgency.” Executive vice president Lorraine Schuck added: “We can all contribute by simply changing our lifestyle and seriously implement the 4Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and [above all] RESPECT.”
Notable changes
The organization also welcomed its new vice president for external affairs, image consultant and former model Ping Valencia. She replaced the “grand dame of beauty,” Joji Felix Velarde, who died of cardiac arrest last May. A new crown will also be unveiled on pageant night. Jeweller Ramona Haar crafted the Miss Earth tiara for this year, and designed necklaces and earrings that symbolize the earth, air, water and fire—all of which will be worn by the top four winners during official functions.
Instead of the top 16-8-4 selection process being done since 2005, 18 ladies will be picked to go on in the semis this year. From among them, 12 will be chosen for the evening gown, and then eight will move to the final round—the interview segment—to determine the three runners-up and the winner. The coronation night will be held outside of Luzon for the first time. It will conclude in the island of Boracay, Western Visayas.
18 roses
The grand staircase in Reyes’ magnificent home became the backdrop of this year’s press presentation. The event proved to be so intense for the candidates who seemed to have already battled it out for the semi-final slots. Here are 18 Earth women who are deemed capable of doing Karla Henry’s tough job:
Belgium’s Isabel van Hoof, 18, is a dead-ringer for pop princess Britney Spears. She pursues a degree in elementary education at the Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen in the province of Antwerpen; Larissa Ramos of Brazil, 19, is a biology student at the Universidad Federal de Amazonas.
Canada’s Lateesha Khamila Ector, 25, is a customer service agent who graduated with a degree in psychology at the Concordia University in Montreal. She describes herself as a big melting pot: “My father is a Venezuelan while my mother has Chinese and Scottish parentage. My parents were both born in Trinidad and Tobago and their respective families migrated to Canada in the ’70s.”
Alejandra Castillo de Munera of Colombia, 22, a political science major at the Universidad Libre de Colombia, wants to become a lawyer someday, “to strengthen the environmental laws in my country, and if possible, in the whole world to ensure a better place for the future generations”; Czech Republic’s Tereza Budkova, 18, is a stunning high school student who grew up in Greece.
Jamillette Gaxiola of Cuba, 19, is a top bet by most Miss Earth aficionados. She is a communications major at the Community College of Southern Nevada; France’s Magalie Thierry, 22, has Spanish and German roots. She is completing a master’s degree in biology and ecology. She wants to become an educator someday.
Shriya Kishore of India, a 23-year-old hotelier, has a way with words ala Sushmita Sen. She obtained her hotel management degree at the Manipal University in Karnataka state; 22-year-old fashion design student Yeju Park of Korea, a taller and leaner version of actress Ara Mina, believes that “it is possible for progress and nature to go hand in hand.”
Diana Kubasova, 20, comes from a wealthy family. She became popular in Latvia after starring in a local TV show. Often likened to Paris Hilton, she owns “Lilly Pet,” a pet boutique and spa; Theodora Banica of Luxembourg, 21, is a psychology major at the University of Luxembourg. She is a cross between TV host Donita Rose and Hollywood actress-cum-humanitarian Audrey Hepburn.
Our very own Sandra Inez Suravilla Seifert, 25, is a registered nurse who earned her degree at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York. If Venezuela had a back-to-back victory in Miss Universe, why couldn’t we have it in Miss Earth? After all, the best Miss Universe we never had is so prepared—evidently witty, voluptuous, speaks from the heart, and proves that Asians can have impressive runway skills.
Spain’s Alejandra Echevarria Pedrajas, 20, is a business administration student and a professional singer. The organizers of Miss Spain pageant was supposed to send her in Miss International, but Pedrajas preferred to participate in Miss Earth, “because it fits my personality, not to mention my enthusiasm with nature and great interest in the preservation of the environment.”
At 6 feet and 5 inches, Aheu Deng Kudum, 18, of South Sudan now holds the record being the tallest woman ever to participate in an international beauty pageant. The feat of this high school student has been submitted to the Guinness World Records for inclusion and certification as the “World’s Tallest Beauty Queen”; To outdo the performance of Miriam Odemba who finished second overall last year, Tanzania sent Evelyne Almasi here in Manila, a 24-year-old model. Her tree-inspired ensemble won Best in National Costume.
Thailand’s Rujinan Phanseethum, 20, is a junior communication arts student at the Bangkok University. She looks like a porcelain doll and has an understated class, and loveliness; and after wins in Miss Universe and Miss Intercontinental, Venezuela might experience another rich harvest season in Miss Earth, with Jessica Cristina Barboza Schmidt, a 22-year-old lawyer.
United States’ Amy Diaz, 25, is a strong contender for the Best in Swimsuit award, what with her well-toned body. A semi-finalist in the Miss USA 2008 tilt, she earned her diploma in broadcast communication with a minor in psychology as well as post-graduate degrees in business administration and sports management at the Barry University.
Miss Earth’s grand coronation night will be held on Nov. 22, Sunday, 7 p.m., at the 3,000-seater Main Hall of Boracay Ecovillage and Convention Center. It will have a delayed telecast on ABS-CBN-2 and The Filipino Channel at 9:30 p.m.
TOP 15 EVENING GOWNS, 15 lovely ladies participated in the Long Gown Competition of Miss Earth 2009. The 15 delegates were chosen from different Long Gown Preliminaries held in various locations. The girls who competed were Miss Colombia, Miss Paraguay, Miss India, Miss Philippines, Miss Guam, Miss Mexico, Miss Ukraine, Miss Spain, Miss Poland, Miss Venezuela, Miss USA, Miss Thailand, Miss Brazil, Miss Italy, Miss Korea (From OPMB Videos)
Beautiful BORACAY ISLAND, The girls final destination
Johnny Depp is this year's Sexiest Man Alive, according to People magazine. It's also the second time for the actor to win this title, along with Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Richard Gere. (NT) -- Love, alexei, 11:15:39 11/18/09 Wed
Date Posted:00:21:55 11/17/09 Tue
WHAT MAKES MISS EARTH UNIQUE and DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CONVENTIONAL and TRADITIONAL BEAUTY PAGEANTS? Here are some of the reasons:
1.) The girls are judged all throughout the pageant. There are chaperons, staff, "secret judges", and even bus drivers who are tasked by the organizers to select their top 18. No favoritism from the pageant owners or whatever. The interesting part is that the girls are not aware of who they are.
2.) Special competitions for EVENING GOWN, Photogenic, Swimsuit and other special prizes that happened this past weeks HAS NO BEARING to the actual judging and selection of the top 18. This has happened in the past edition of Miss Earths wherein previous Miss Photogenics, special award winners, etc did not even made it to the top 16. So those whiners and bashers, please stop the sour-grape and wait til the actual pageant on Saturday.
3.) The girls are judged during a special and separate preliminary competition in evening gown, swimsuit and interview. The Girls are mandated NOT TO WEAR MAKE UP. I personally think that this is an awesome idea because Miss Earth is looking for the most natural beauties to be crowned Miss Earth.
Each contestant from 80 countries around the world was judged during a "closed-door" preliminaries to select 18 semi finalists, who will vie for the coveted title of Miss Earth 2009. The contestants was scored based on their presentation (with no make-up) in Swimsuit, Evening Gown and Interview.
Please, excuse me for this crazy interruption (he-he-he). Sigurado kong ubos na ang mga KUKO ng nga nagdisenyo ng costume na ito ni Ms. Mayra Matos Perez, Miss Universe-Puerto Rico, sa kakakagat (he-he-he). In hindsight, we should have given Ms. Blanco those boxing gloves, instead(and not that crazy shower curtain-he-he-he). Sorry again, Miss Earth 2009. Pwede na kayong magpatule' este magpatuloy (he-he-he). (NT) -- Love, alexei, 18:31:29 11/17/09 Tue
LONG GOWN (less TOP 15) - OPMB Worldwide gives you footage of all the delegates in their Long Gown. Although only 15 ladies competed for the Best in Long Gown for Miss Earth 2009 at the PAGCOR Theater in Philippines. All the rest of the candidates showed to the public their evening wear. Thank you to Carousel Productions Incorporated.
MY FAVORITE GIRL FOR THE MISS INTERNATIONAL CROWN ~ Melody Gersbach, Miss Philippines. Thanks to Boyet Blas and OPMB for the videos.
Preservation of the planet Earth is one of the most important considerations when the new Miss Earth crown was created. The masterpiece was designed by an ecologically minded Jewelry Designer, Ramona Haar, and Official Jeweler of the Miss Earth pageant.
To lessen the environmental impact that mining creates, the crown is made of 100% recycled precious metals comprising of 14K Gold and Argentums Sterling Silver. What sets this crown apart is the fact that the gemstones used both precious and semi-precious were donations from over 80 different participating countries. These are gemstones that each country is known for either as the origin or source. The gemstones were sent in various forms: faceted, cabochons, beads or rough. The designer travelled to Jaipur, India to have these gemstones individually cut and faceted to the required cut and sizes.
The Flower as the central design represents Mother Earth and as Ralph Waldo Emerson puts it "The earth laughs in flowers". The recurring spiral motif has always been associated with Maternal Power and Feminine Prestige which is the Essence of Miss Earth. The gentle curves symbolizes Unity and the Spirit of Cooperation.
The 2009 contestants wearing their official swimsuits in front of the preliminary judges. Photo by Etienne Schawnk
Each contestant from 80 countries around the world was judged during a "closed-door" preliminaries to select 18 semi finalists, who will vie for the coveted title of Miss Earth 2009. The contestants was scored based on their presentation (with no make-up) in Swimsuit, Evening Gown and Interview.
Unveiling of the new Miss Earth crown is tonight during the final of Evening Gown Competition to be held at PAGCOR Grand Theatre.
Date Posted:19:34:17 11/16/09 Mon
NINA RICCI ALAGAO IN MISS UNIVERSE 2000 PRELIM SWIMSUIT COMPETITION
the year that i had high expectations for ms philippines. after miriam placed 2nd a year ago, a stunning delagate with a 23 inch waist line, equipped with brains that could really wow you once you hear her speak. what happened to her and her non-inclusion to the top 10 semi will always remain a mistery to me. even ali landry and the anchorwoman that year were looking for her. she could really have given lara dutta that year headache sa Q&A, kung nakapasok sya at umabot sa top 3. ito rin ang year na una kong nasumpungan (beat that cumpadre) ang board mo HEIM!
Just want to share a video posted on a blog of 25-year-old Brian Belbes working out at Sparta Fitness Center located at Del Monte Avenue in Quezon City.
(NT) -- Manny of the Philippines dominated the fightHe hammers Cotto (of Puerto Rico) against the ropes..Pacquiao created another record in Boxing history! -- P.E. , 01:40:38 11/15/09 Sun
mukhang close sila ni ms malaysia at perla beltran ng mexico parehong early favs kasi lagi silang magkakasama sa pix at wag ka nakikipagsabayan ang beauty ni marie ann kay perla!
I know this not a pageant related posting but tonight is the Manny Pacquiao - Miguel Cotto Fight which is dubbed as the Fight of the Year. Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines is currently the World's Best Boxer Pound-for-Pound will go for Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto's welterweight belt, if Pacquiao wins, he will have 7 world-titles in 7 weight divisions making him with the most world title belts in the history of boxing beating Oscar de la Hoya which Pacquiao beats in the past. The boxing world and the nation of the Philippines and Puerto Rico are excited for this event tonight. Good luck to both boxers!!!
MISS PHILIPPINES EARTH and PUERTO RICO EARTH pretending to be Pacquiao and Cotto...very cute ;-)
24/7 PACQUIAO/COTTO, FINAL EPISODE -- FRIDAY AT 9:30 PM ET/PT
Catch the press conference, weigh-in and, after the 24/7 Finale, watch Overtime, live on HBO.com!
Don't miss all the HBO.com fight week events!
Watch the press conference here on HBO.com. Then Friday, get ready for the official weigh-in beginning at 6PM ET, also live on HBO.com. And after you watch the finale of 24/7, come back to HBO.com for Overtime, featuring Jim Lampley, Freddie Roach and Phil Landman, live from the MGM Grand Arena!
