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Miss Philippines Beyond 2009: The Ultimate Philippine Pageant Messageboard of the New Millenium!
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Miss Philippines Universe 2009 Bianca Manalo
Making her move at the Miss Universe Preliminaries!


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BIANCA DANCING



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Miss Universe 2009


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Subject: READY NA SI BIANCA, BAHALA NA SI LORD!


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Date Posted: 10:17:02 08/22/09 Sat



Miss Universe 2009 Live Telecast




01 Introduction of contestants / Opening Number

02 Introduction of Co-hosts: Billy Bush and Claudia Jordan

03 Announcement of the Top 15 Semi Finalists

04 Introduction of Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mendoza

05 Fashion Shoot Presentation with Musical Performance: Heidi Montag will perform on stage as
behind-the-scenes footage of the top 15 finalists
during the Fadil Berisha photoshoot is shown in the background

06 Introduction of Judges

07 Swimsuit Presentation with the performance of Flo Rida

08 Announcement of Top 10 Finalists

09 Evening Gown Presentation with performance by Kelly Rowland and David Guetta

10 Introduction of Special Awards: National Costume, Miss Photogenic and Miss Congeniality

11 Introduction of Top 5

12 Final Question

13 Final Walk of Dayana Mendoza

14 Announcement of runners-up

15 Crowning of Miss Universe 2009


*************TRUE OR FALSE ?*************

As per reports during the rehearsals, the choregrapher / director called 20 candidates during the rehearsals for the 1st cut. This is yet to be confirmed but during the rehearsals, this was observed by many. If you guys have info about this, pls share. Thanks!



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Donald chooses His Top 5 Angels !


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Subject: Float Parade In Nassau


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Date Posted: 05:54:59 08/21/09 Fri


Bianca Manalo, Miss Philippines 2009, participates in the Float Parade on August 19, 2009 before the Miss Universe 2009 competition scheduled to air live on the NBC Television Network at 9:00 PM ET from ATLANTIS, Paradise Island, Bahamas on Sunday, August 23, 2009. HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP
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Subject: An all-out support given by Filipinos in Bahamas to Miss Philippines


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Subject: I LIKE THIS POST FROM GENRES5 OF OPMB! LET'S ROLL!


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Date Posted: 03:54:52 08/22/09 Sat
What if our candidate doesn't make it to the coveted circle?

This is a thought that I think isn’t welcome at this time, but I shall take the risk of tackling this question to address a poster in one of the forums (one who is obviously not in favor of Filipino fans and Filipina beauties) who foisted the idea that the euphoria shared by Filipino pageant aficionados the world over is going to be short-lived and will die down on the 23rd of August 2009. (Pardon for pushing this unwelcome thought, but this exercise will also push me to write something that is work-related and at the same time contribute to re-readings of beauty pageant fandom in this side of the world. I believe pageant forums have served as venues to pursue those goals.)

The answer to the question is pretty obvious. Everybody will be disappointed. For days or even weeks, some of us will probably wallow in despair. Some serious pageant fans will lose their appetite; others will distance themselves from pageant forums for a while. But one thing that the poster should know is that Filipino fandom will revitalize itself after defeat; it will restore its luster, regain its verve, and become noisy and passionate and yes, annoying once more! Soon it will be like fiesta in forums such as this as we look forward to another pageant season. I tell you pageant forums are not complete without the noisy—somebody used the term ‘un-educated’ (to me, a very curious, contentious choice)—Filipino fans.

Having no Filipino fans means a lackluster forum. Yes, they may be annoying, irritating even, but one thing forums have taught me is to develop my capacity to meander through the noise. That is something I learn from checking pageant websites and forums every now and then—something which I try to apply when I engage with people and other elements located in other spaces of the virtual world (cyberspace) or of the more complex bio-physical world.

If there’s any group of pageant fans that has mastered the art of rising from defeat, it would probably be us—the Filipino fandom. Nine consecutive years of defeat in the world’s most prestigious pageant coupled with the usually spiteful ridicule from our equally enthusiastic counterparts the world over have given us lessons in managing our way through very unflattering situations or unfavorable results. So when the dust finally settles and we come to terms with reality, we recuperate from the debacle, regain our composure, finish our workload, study for our exams, renew friendships, regain our sense of humor, rebuild broken fences, revitalize our quests for our dreams, and yes, write dissertations.

In the end, it is not really the victory of our bets or favorites that matter. It is the pageant fans’ passion that, really, does.

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Subject: Bianca Manalo Meets Donald Trump


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THANK YOU OPMB for the picture!
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Subject: Thank you OPMB


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Date Posted: 18:11:11 08/21/09 Fri
Guys, I just wanna take this opportunity to thank OPMB for their untiring efforts in bringing us fresh news from the Bahamas. To the staff of OPMB, maraming salamat po and I am sure a lot of pinoys are proud of what you are doing. Keep up the good work and from all the people here at Beyond Essence, GRACIAS!!!
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Subject: Philippines former Miss Universe


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Amazingly Built Miss Universe 2009 Stage !


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Subject: Article of Bianca from Freeman (Cebu)


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Date Posted: 18:10:05 08/21/09 Fri
Bianca Manalo's chances in Miss Universe
PEN POINT By Ryan Mark (The Freeman) Updated August 22, 2009 12:00 AM

What are Bianca Manalo’s chances in Miss Universe? Will she be our third Miss Universe after Margie Moran-Florendo and Gloria Diaz? If you ask me, it would take a miracle and lots of prayers for that to happen. Given her assets, though, she has great chances to make it as a finalist. Still, anything can happen. Winning in Miss Universe can be a case of being in the right time at the right place—and before a right set of judges.

Why am I seeing Miriam Quiambao in Pamela Bianca Manalo? Will history finally repeat itself for the Philippines on Monday in the Bahamas as 84 beautiful women from around the globe compete for the honor to be crowned Miss Universe 2009?

The intensity, stride, smile, stage presence, charm, confidence, and look of determination on Bianca’s face, she is like Miriam in many ways during the latter’s Miss Universe stint a decade ago, wherein the dusky beauty nearly got away with the crown by being declared first runner-up.

Therefore, I am really crossing my fingers that Bianca’s name will be among those semifinalists who will be called to take center stage come big night in the Bahamas. Hopefully, the 10-year drought in our Miss Universe campaign will come to an end. By drought, I mean our failure to make it to the circle of semifinalists since Miriam’s time. That is all I’m praying that Bianca will make it to the top 15, and fight anew from there.

Anyway, I have to give credit to the Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. for sending Bianca to Colombia before she headed to the Bahamas. In our last column, I expressed doubts over why she had to be sent to that Latin country for polishing when lately our bets who made a detour to that side of the planet hardly improved.

In Bianca’s case, it was different. If the circulated YouTube video that shows her undergoing a medical procedure to firm up her abs is to be believed, then this only shows that we now mean business. After all, Latin countries particularly Venezuela and Colombia have long been doing that. Also in Bb. Pilipinas, there had been lot of candidates, who before joining the country’s most prestigious beauty pageant underwent surgery. It’s just that I think as a predominantly Catholic nation, we still have conservative beliefs towards self-enhancement through cosmetic surgery that we don’t quickly admit having gone under the knife.

But Bianca, based on the video, did it and that’s very interesting. And unlike the previous self-improvement sessions in Colombia wherein our candidates were forced to get a tan to make them more Asian-looking, Bianca’s natural color—smooth white skin—remains.

So what are her chances come Monday? Will she be our third Miss Universe after Margie Moran-Florendo and Gloria Diaz? It would take a miracle and lots of prayers for that to happen, if you ask me.

To say that Bianca will make it as far as top 3 is very ambitious already especially with the very strong presence of the beauties from Venezuela, Mexico and Dominican Republic. Gosh, these girls are goddesses! Nevertheless, given Bianca’s assets, I say that she has great chances to make it as a finalist. But anything is possible. Winning can be a case of being in the right time at the right place—and before a right set of judges.

If I were to enumerate her plus points, her being a flight attendant for Philippine Airlines would definitely work in her favor as she is used to working with grace under pressure. So I’m expecting that she will survive the backbreaking rehearsals and other pageant-related activities. In fact, she really did great during the preliminaries. She nailed the swimsuit competition that beauty experts from around the globe are now keeping an eye on her and declaring her as the best Asian candidate in this year’s batch of candidates.

Another advantage of Bianca is her height. Standing tall at 5’10, she will never be dwarfed by the Latinas and other giants in the pageant. And as a model for fashion czar Pitoy Moreno, it’s safe to say that she may not be the best on the ramp but you can still trust her to sizzle on the catwalk.

The third advantage is that Bianca comes from a family of beauty queens; her elder sister Kate Manalo-Hernandez was Miss World 2002 finalist, while her aunt Nini Ramos Licaros was Miss International 1968 finalist. Having such kind of family has surely helped in developing that determination and ability to shine even amidst many beautiful girls. Used to the company of beautiful and competitive women growing up, why should she feel left out in the Bahamas?

By the way, unlike our previous Miss U representatives, I never heard Bianca deliver such overconfident statements as “I’ll bring home the crown” or “I’ll be the next Miss Universe.” All I heard from Bianca was that she will do her best. She also appealed for prayers that she will do well. For that, Bianca is already a winner in my heart.

Lastly and for me the most important asset of Bianca is her strong faith in God. I once read in Ricky Lo’s column in The Philippine Star that Bianca’s a devout Catholic. She and her pilot boyfriend would hear mass every morning before going to work and would visit the adoration chapel after work. Thus, I am sure Bianca will really have a great time at Miss Universe because aside from doing her best for her family, friends, and country, she is first and foremost doing it for God’s glory. By the way, that’s another thing she has in common with Miriam—being religious. Let God’s will be done then on Monday!

Good luck, Pamela Bianca Manalo. Go, go, go Philippines!

React@banatentertainment@hotmail.com

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=498225&publicationSubCategoryId=51
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Subject: O AYAN BINANGGIT NI PAULA ANG PHILIPPINES, BAKA IPASOK NILA SI BIANCA NATIN!


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Subject: Pretaping of Opening Number


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Date Posted: 07:03:21 08/19/09 Wed


Bianca Manalo, Miss Philippines 2009, pre tapes her opening number August 18, 2009 for the the Miss Universe 2009 competition scheduled to air live on the NBC Television Network at 9:00 PM ET from ATLANTIS, Paradise Island, Bahamas on Sunday, August 23, 2009. HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP
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Subject: Miss Photogenic Award


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If she wins the PHOTOGENIC AWARD this year, she truly deserves it!

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Top Picks from Adam straight from the Bahamas !


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I guess the guy whose pics appeared below is Adam (not Lambert)..He's indeed cute..


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Subject: Manalo ang Pilipinas!


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Date Posted: 10:51:36 08/19/09 Wed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy0HNWto0UY#



Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN reporter interviewed Kate Manalo, a finalist at the 2002 Miss World Pageant who is the older sister of Miss Philippines - Universe Bianca Manalo. Video in Tagalog.
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CYNTHIA OLAVARRIA'S FAVORITES in MISS UNIVERSE 2009!


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Cynthia's Top 15:

Australia
China
Czech Rep
Dom Rep
France
Japan
Kosovo
Mexico
Netherlands
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Russia
South Africa
Spain
USA.



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RP's Miss Universe bet Impresses Critics


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Date Posted: 16:12:19 08/20/09 Thu

By ROBERT R. REQUINTINA
August 19, 2009

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Pamela Bianca Manalo, the Philippines’ bet to the 2009 Miss Universe pageant, wowed critics in the preliminaries of the most prestigious beauty contest in the world being held in the Bahamas.

Manalo, 22, scored high on critics’ list in both swimsuit and evening gown competitions.

“She owned the swimsuit competition,’’ a pageant historian from the Dominican Republic said.

In the Nassau Guardian, one of the popular newspapers in the Bahamas, Manalo was featured in a spread along with seven other bets from India, Cayman Island, Dominican Republic, South Africa, Australia, Bahamas and Belgium who made good impressions in the swimsuit round.

But in the newspaper’s online version, only five of them were singled out, including Manalo.

Crowds cheered for Manalo during the preliminaries, an important event where the 84 candidates battle it out for the Top 15 semifinals slots, which will be announced during the grand coronation night Sunday (Monday morning in the Philippines).

In an exclusive story by the missosology.org entitled “2009 Miss Universe Preliminaries’’, Miss Philippines continued to reap positive reviews.

“Miss Indonesia embodied rhythm, charisma, and appeal in both segments. On the other hand, Miss China was one of the most applauded during her evening gown presentation. Miss Philippines was among the candidates that roused great applause from the Bahamian audience (besides the usual Filipino supporters).

“During her swimsuit presentation, she looked like a porcelain doll. Many people think that these three ladies might make it in the semifinals. Other very strong Asian contestants are Miss India Ekta Chowdhry, Miss Vietnam Vo Hoang Yen and Miss Guam Racine Manley,’’ the article said.

Manalo, who stands 5’10’’ and measures 36-1/2-26-36, has been a crowd favorite since she arrived in the Bahamas.

An Advertising graduate from Assumption College, Manalo comes from a family of beauty queens. The former flight attendant is the sister of Katherine Manalo-Hernandez, one of the 10 semifinalists in the 2002 Miss World contest. An aunt represented the Philippines in the Miss International
beauty pageant.

During the 2009 Bb. Pilipinas pageant, Manalo won several special awards, including Best in Swimsuit and the Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice Award.

Local beauty experts were also invited to vote for Manalo for the Miss Photogenic and People’s Choice special awards, both of which will be announced during the finals.

If she wins the contest, Manalo will be the third Miss Universe from the Philippines. The two winners were Gloria Diaz (1969) and Margie Moran (1973).

Source: Manila Bulletin

Link:http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/216667/rps-miss-universe-bet-impresses-critics


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Subject: TOM'S PAGE OF MISS UNIVERSE MANIA PREDICTIONS


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Date Posted: 02:47:08 08/21/09 Fri
EVERSINCE I DISCOVERED MS PHILIPPINES AND BEYOND, I'VE BEEN FOLLOWING TOM'S PREDICTION LIST OF MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT. YOU'LL NOTICE THAT BIANCA IS NOT ON HIS LIST, BUT TOM FROM CANADA, KINDA LIKE HAS A VERY KEEN EYE ON WHO'S MAKING IT AND WHO'S NOT, BUT SINCE I 'VE BEEN FOLLOWING HIM, EVERYTIME MS. PHILIPPINES IS IN HIS LIST WE DONT MAKE THE CUT, WHEN MIRIAM PLACED IN 99 SHE WAS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND ON HIS LIST, THIS YEAR AFTER 10 YEARS, BIANCA IS NOT IN HIS LIST TOO, COULD THIS BE A SIGN? TOM ALWAYS INCLUDE THE THOUGHT OF SIGNS ON HIS YEARLY PREDICTION.

HERE ARE HIS FINAL THOUGHTS:

THOUGHTS OF MISS UNIVERSE 2009
(August 20)

So I'm cranking "When Loves Takes Over" by Kelly Rowland and David Guetta which will be the evening gown competition song and I'm loving it! But here it goes! Down to business!
Okay, so here are few things I want to say before presenting the anticipated predictions list. There could be a lot of surprises this year... maybe more than usual. Another thing to think about is that there were 4 black judges and 3 Asian judges on the preliminary judging panel and I already think my list is a little Europe-heavy and there is a noticeable under-representation of Africans and Asians so I'm not expecting to do that well even though I have furiously penned several lists in hopes of coming up with the right one but I'm just going to give up and go with something! So all things considered, here is my final list.

TOM'S FINAL PREDICTIONS FOR MISS UNIVERSE 2009

Winner = France - Chloe Mortaud

So there are several schools of thought here. I figure it is time for either a European or African to win Miss Universe. What better choice than a black European to somewhat combine the two? Then the thought enters my head that Denny Mendez didn't win Miss Universe 1997 and some of this may have had something to do with her being a black woman representing Italy. Will a black woman representing France actually win Miss Universe? Chloe certainly looks like she could change all that. She does have a sensational body and that stunning silver gown is to die for. Apart from that, she carries herself very well and she really impressed me during her web interview as she appeared to be one who had lots of life and vibrance to her. There are many others who also believe France is the right measure of everything to pull off the win. Did you also notice that during prelim swimsuit, the word 'France' appeared on the background screens accidentally when Indonesia was on stage? Was this some sort of subliminal sign?

1st Runner Up = Ukraine - Kristina Kots-Gotlib

Say what you will about this girl but I adore her. I love her style, hair, gown, body and mannerisms. Kristina is just such a memorable character and she is likened often to Kristiina Heinmets, Miss Estonia 1997. Like I said earlier, I think she looks perhaps a little too youthful for the win similarly to Miss Latvia 2005 but you just can't help but notice her and I think she will be a shining star in this competition. Ukraine has been building up to something with recent placements in 2006 and 2007. Also, Miss USA and Teen USA are both white blondes so Miss Universe will probably be something different so I'm thinking this may not be a blonde's year to win.

2nd Runner Up = Hungary - Suzan Budai

Like Ukraine, Hungary has placed in the semifinals recently but very unexpectedly in 2006 and 2008. This year, they have a top contender in Suzan Budai. I love her hair. She has the height and the overall look to carry her far in this competition. Some people question the gown but I think it speaks to her exotic appeal and she is too strong to be denied for me.

3rd Runner Up = Paraguay - Mareike Baumgarten

Another 3rd runner up placement for Paraguay? Very possible! After finishing as 3rd runner up in 2004 and 2006, Paraguay returns with a real contender this year. I really like this girl. She caught my attention since arrivals and she has a beaming smile, a fantastic body, carriage and the gown is a unique twist on a classic appealing design.

4th Runner Up = Spain - Estibaliz Pereira

I was impressed with Spain overall. She has a really natural look with understated beauty. This gown is really a standout and classy and she also has a great body.

FINALISTS:

USA - Kristen Dalton

Kristen was impressive as expected. It was interesting that she wore a gown that was a slight variation on the gown she won Miss USA in. It almost looks like the same gown but someone started painting stuff on it. I don't think she will get the win but she has the charisma and stage presence to place high. In a sea of Taliana Vargas imitators, Kristen worked her gown magnificently.

Venezuela - Stefania Fernandez

Yes, I know I was mentioning earlier that they would find some way to keep Venezuela from winning two years in a row but the preliminaries changed everything. Her stomach isn't as toned as I had initially thought. Her styling in gown certainly doesn't scream 'winner' but it looks more costume-like than anything else and the ball-on-the-head hairdo like Kosovo is an interesting reminder of an older era but now I'm confused. Did you notice in 2004 and 2006 that Paraguay made the top 5 but Venezuela was omitted those years? Will that happen again this year??? I really still think it would be wrong to deny Venezuela entirely as Stefania was very impressive in her web interview. I would say she was easily the most animated with her gestures and answers were great.

Australia - Rachael Finch

The Aussies have sent us another eyecatcher. She was very engaging in interview and the body and gown are very nice.

Czech Republic - Iveta Lutovska

She's looking great in swimsuit. That's for darn sure! She does have a great body but her working of the gown wasn't as enthused but I could easily see her up there. I almost put her as an alternate but I just couldn't bring myself to do it!

South Africa - Tatum Keshwar

Well this one certainly interviews and carries herself very well. Her body and exotic looks will get her noticed but I will say that I just don't like the gown so I say she can get to top 10 but be eliminated at this stage due to the gown.

SEMIFINALISTS:

Iceland - Ingibjorg Egilsdottir

At one point, Ingibjorg was my winner but she fell hard on my list after preliminaries. Early on, I saw one picture of her in the swimsuit show and those abs and the overall look and her great interview answers had me convinced that she could get it but then after preliminaries, I realized that she doesn't have that long, lean body although she is extremely fit. The gown wasn't the best choice since it didn't really flatter her figure although I liked how she worked it so I still would love to see Iceland place but I'm a little unsure.

Nicaragua - Indiana Sanchez

This girl just has unmistakable presence. Although I wasn't crazy about the gown, I thought her presentation was excellent and made her semifinalist worthy.

Honduras - Belgica Suarez

Her web interview convinced me that this one was one to watch. Honduras hasn't made the semifinals since the 50s and I think it is time for a triumphant return with this stunner. She has a great body, a nice gown and impressed me overall.

Angola - Nelsa Alves

Although her speaking skills were a bit struggly, I love this gown and how she worked it. She does have a really great body and hair and given the preliminary judging panel, I can see her advancing.

Vietnam - Hoang Yen Vo

Again, given the preliminary judging panel, I can see Vietnam advancing as well. She was a standout in body and gown although I'd be lying if the word 'ladyboy' didn't enter my mind while watching her in action. As I mentioned earlier, her placement would be a good way to remind us who hosted last year's pageant similarly to Thailand's placement in 2006.

ALTERNATES:

Netherlands - Avalon-Chanel Weyzig

She changed her gown... (pout). So I was this close to giving her spot but I just am not too sure now. Her gown, body and speaking skills are still good but she didn't drape herself in the fabulous silver sequins like I was hoping so I'm a little disappointed. I'll mention though that all the alternates were in my list at one time but after several rewrites, I just had to settle with some decisions but I can easily see her in the 15.

Belgium - Zeynep Sever

I really wanted to give this girl a spot and she was in and out of my list so many times I just ended up settling as placing her as an alternate. She does have a nice body and face but the gown is a bit of a question mark and some stills in swimsuit didn't look as great as when I watched the preliminaries.

Japan - Emiri Miyasaka

I like how she carries herself like a Latina delegate because in walking and even in her web interview, her hair and facial expressions had that certain Latin spice or sexiness to it. However, this pic in swimsuit shows that she has a bit of a belly issue but I still like her overall look. Her presentation in gown actually killed it for me. I'm sure the gown was expensive but the weight of it clearly made her uncomfortable as she was very slow/awkward walking in it so I can see her not advancing due to these factors but given the prelim judges, she might still be in.

Slovak Republic - Denisa Mendrejova

Initially, I really liked this girl but as time passed, she started to fizzle and her gowns weren't helping. Her odd placement of her hand on her head during swimsuit may have sealed her fate. I liken her to former Miss France, Emmanuelle Chossat in a way that they both appear almost too sexy (borderline slutty) and that isn't the image they are going for.

India - Ekta Chowdhry

I've been very forgiving to India in the past but this year's girl with her distinct face just needs to tone up, do some crunches and lose that paunch. I loved her in gown though and of course, she has decent interview skills. With the tattoos and the short hair, this was a departure from what India usually sends and although I can still see her making it given she had quite a lot of crowd support, she won't advance past swimsuit if she does place so I'm giving her an alternate spot.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Ireland - Diana Donnelly

I really like this girl. She's very bright and I can see her being a Trump pick but gown disappointed me and there's only 15 spots and it's just too hard to say who will get the call and who won't so I ended up putting her here.

Puerto Rico - Mayra Matos

Well we know she's prepared but facially and overall, I just don't consider her as strong as the traditional Puerto Rican delegate. If last year's delegate didn't make it, I don't think this one should.

Dominican Republic - Ada Aimee de la Cruz

I toss and turn on her but I can see it not happening. My belief on this girl is that she is being overhyped similarly to how Ruth Ocumarez was in 2002. I didn't think her body was particularly outstanding especially following Czech Republic nor was the gown for that matter.

Peru - Karen Schwarz

Overall, this girl absolutely delivered in every area so I wouldn't be surprised to see her in the semifinals but not many people are talking about her and I wonder why.

Slovenia - Mirela Korac

Big smile and a nice body, and she carries herself well so she could be up there but the gown was just not good.

JUST MISSING MY LIST:

Russia - This girl just doesn't do anything for me. I want to see it but I don't! She's being talked about by others and she had a few controversial pics but nothing about this girl excites me. She's a pass to me.

Guatemala - I really like this girl but the body seems a smidge on the tiny side and the gown wasn't what I was hoping for.

New Zealand - I initially loved this girl and thought she could be a surprise because she is very pretty but dear Lord, what a disastrous walk. It's like she took a note from Miss Denmark 1995 on how to stomp and clomp your way on stage and her walk in evening gown was way too fast, overdone and not elegant.

Italy - That's a lot of boobage she's got going on in that gown but in terms of face, I just don't see it.

Costa Rica - She was hiding those hips from me... and she is a lovely girl in spite of them but unfortunately I couldn't fit her in.

Mexico - Interview with the long-winded answers made her sound desperate as I mentioned earlier. She carries herself well but her hips are too wide and the gown wasn't a good choice to me. And did she flash her cooch during gown presentation???

Romania - This girl is pretty but oh, alas, that stomach.

Colombia - I expect to see a glam girl from Colombia but like India, this year they decided to send us a short-haired rebellious, untraditional delegate that almost has a Drew Barrymore vibe to her. Will this strategy work? I kinda doubt it but I just don't know.

Sweden - I like her but she could have been a lot stronger. I think she may be best remembered as the girl who will make us wonder if she is Tom Cruise's long-lost lovechild... because we all know Tom Cruise can't get enough of the ladies...

Albania - She was looking strong at first but that black and white gown was atrocious... and with red shoes?? Come on, Albania! Just... come on!


MY PREDICTIONS

Winner= France-Chloe Mortaud
1st Runner Up= Ukraine-Kristina Kots-Gotlib
2nd Runner Up= Hungary-Suzan Budai
3rd Runner Up= Paraguay-Mareike Baumgarten
4th Runner Up= Spain-Estibaliz Pereira


FINALISTS:
USA-Kristen Dalton
Venezuela-Stefania Fernandez
Australia-Rachael Finch
Czech Republic-Iveta Lutovska
South Africa-Tatum Keshwar

SEMIFINALISTS:

Iceland-Ingibjorg Egilsdottir
Nicaragua-Indiana Sanchez
Honduras-Belgica Suarez
Angola-Nelsa Alves
Vietnam-Hoang Yen Vo

ALTERNATES:Netherlands, Belgium, Japan, Slovak Republic, India

HONORABLE MENTIONS:Ireland, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Peru, Slovenia


So there it is after a lot of careful consideration! So we'll see if all that excessive analyzing paid off. And just who will the surprises be? Of course, the truth will be unveiled on Sunday, August 23 on NBC!

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Note to Pinoys: Please Pray for Bianca's Success at M.U. Mabuhay Philippines!



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MAY MISS THAILAND NA MAY MS PHUKET PA, MAY INDONESA NA MAY MS BALI PA ANO BA YUNG CHUCHU SPECIAL TOURISM REGIONS PAMPADAMI NG CONTESTANT? TAPOS TONG GB TRYING TO CONIVINCE PAGEANT FANS NA GRANDSALM PAGEANT TONG MTQI.

for me it's still just MU, MI, at MW ang slam pageants no offense meant khit ME i still dont consider as a grandslam pageant, though it's getting there.

ano ba tong mga ksali na to: Altai Republic, Bashkortostan, Borneo, Fernando de Noronha, Siberia, Sochi, Ural and take not may TATARSAN pa ( taga jan ba si TARZAN?) at CHUVASHIA.

kaya pala ang daming chuvang kasali sa MTQI. HAIZT!
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Beautiful binibinis, horrendous fashions by Basura de Barazza and Coveta de Cumbia! Arrrgghhh!!!! Even the styling is revolting. Just look at what they did to Misses Valmonte, Ramos and Igpit....nagmukhang Miss Barangay Velmonte, Miss Hipong Halabos Ramos, and Miss Kawit Igpit! Hay buhay! And....what's up with the boa constrictor/ostrich/gagamba motif for Carlene Aguilar's gown???
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  • Image and video hosting by TinyPic (NT) -- MADAMING PINOY DESIGNERS SANA ANG PWEDENG MAG-PROVIDE NG MAGAGANDANG KASUOTAN..LIKE THESE DRESSES ..ALL OF THESE JUN ESCARIO'S CREATIONS. -- P.E., 14:13:40 08/18/09 Tue
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