• (NT) -- Tommy (adding picture), 18:38:12 10/18/07 Thu
• Re: Prince George woman aiming for Miss Universe -- --, 21:35:36 10/18/07 Thu
  • Well, the height does not mean a lot. Look at MU2006 contestants, the top 5 finalist Tara Conner was 5'4 , and the top 10 semifinalist Alice Panikian was 6'0 although she deserved a better placement. Good luck Emily !!! (NT) -- Tommy, 10:23:43 10/19/07 Fri
• Oh duh, Bernice Trick, you ever heard of Karen Baldwin. She was the first, not Natalie. (NT) -- Brent, 21:57:49 10/18/07 Thu
• She's very pretty. As for height, some shorter girls have done very well at Miss Universe. It's all about projection and stage presence. Best of luck to Emily. (NT) -- Brent, 09:56:18 10/19/07 Fri
  • im nto saing short pople dont have a chance at miss universe...but at miss universe CANADA they choose taller pople..i mean they chose inga. she wasnt the best choice, but i think height alot had to do with it. she was the tallest at miss universe. (NT) -- --, 11:23:53 10/20/07 Sat
    • she wasn't the tallest.....jane or lauren were taller. (NT) -- just thought i'd clarify, 23:21:23 10/20/07 Sat
    • and julianne was the tallest....... (NT) -- one more point of clarification, 23:25:38 10/20/07 Sat
      • no i meant inga was one of the tallest at miss universe..if you look at the miss universe photos/. she towers over everyone. (NT) -- --, 11:00:08 10/21/07 Sun
      • i mean look at yasmin ali. she is gorgeous and won miss petite canada and 1st runner up miss petite international. but did not even place in miss universe canada. she is gorgeous and an amazing person.... sorry beauties of canada looks at height..i think if your under 5'8 dont waste your money. (NT) -- --, 11:04:16 10/21/07 Sun
        • That's so true. I had a friend of mine that competed in a pageant in the pageant, and Denis had spoken with her dad during the pageant. Denis told her dad that she had great stage presence but would not be eligible to compete in MUC because she was not tall enough. It's definitely about the height, which should have nothing to do with anything. Tara Conner was 5'5'', or near that and was top five at Miss Universe. I guess not everyone realizes that tallness is not just the most beautiful aspect of a girl. It shortens the spectrum of girls that are allowed to enter, and it cuts out people with so much potential (NT) -- :(, 06:07:26 10/22/07 Mon

• Re: Nicole Thompson of Canada at Miss Young International 2007 -- Cheryl Kozera, 11:40:36 10/17/07 Wed
  • Voting starts now support of Canada, www.missrainboii.com/vote.asp (NT) -- Miss Canada Globe Productions, 14:17:44 10/19/07 Fri
• No offence to Michelle for inspiring this costume, but it really burns my ass when girls use anything 'native' as a costume. Ok, they didnt dress like that, and its not a costume. I guess I have deep personal issues with using someones culture as a costume. Unless you ae native, you have no right to dress up like that, and no native is going to offend thier culture by doing so *sigh* and again, no offense, and it is a pretty obscure pageant, but that has to be one of the uglisest things I have ever seen, lose the yellow wings that look like they were made from yellow trash bags and stick to just the costume, as offensive as it is, it would be MUCH nicer without the wings. I know its hard to find a national costume, its always a gamble but sheesh there have to be some better ideas out there than native or hockey heh. Good luck to the girl anyways (NT) -- Christi, 11:41:48 10/19/07 Fri
• no offence taken since I did not inspire the costume or make it- Nicole did it herself pretty much. So I am sure you have made her feel great about herself since she checks here all the time! She had less then 2 weeks prep and she had that swimsuite - I did give the Wings that were from something of mine and they actually look nice as you walk the flow and you see the maple leaf. I do not mind the indian idea - but that is personal choice. look at what the girl wore for Miss Intern? and Cali's Costume was a white thing! That we labled Niagra falls. Or the carnival type costumes how is that Canada. Anyhow I did not make the cosutme ( I can not sew) I feel it looks nice I knew she would not win best costume she added feathers. (NT) -- Michelle, 22:34:01 10/19/07 Fri
• Also you have issues using someones culture for a costume...but the idea of a costume is to represent Canadian Culture - But We pageants have wanted more glitz and glam and have created these Things that have Nothing to do with Canada and that is OK. We do not have a traditional dress - and even countrys that have traditional outfits now try other ideas to be more creative so they can compete for the best costume. How can one not represent CULTURE in a costume - that is what it is suppose to represent the Culture of your country.. No? (NT) -- michelle, 22:42:16 10/19/07 Fri
  • Re: Also you have issues using someones culture for a costume...but the idea of a costume is to represent Canadian Culture - But We pageants have wanted more glitz and glam and have created these Things that have Nothing to do with Canada and that is OK. We do not have a traditional dress - and even countrys that have traditional outfits now try other ideas to be more creative so they can compete for the best costume. How can one not represent CULTURE in a costume - that is what it is suppose to represent the Culture of your country.. No? -- MSP, 01:10:56 10/20/07 Sat
  • Delegates should have thick skin or stay off the boards, especially before competition. You put something out there it will get critiqued. People have opinions, nothing was said about the girl, just her costume, which is more than can be said about other posts about other girls, so, you're welcome. You would really need to sit and talk to a native to understand the concept of how insulting it is to use THEIR culture for dress up. It is not OUR culture, it is not Canada's, it is thiers, but hey, we stole everything else from them for our own good! Like I said, it is a personal opinion about the use of native culture for pageants, regardless of the rationalization. It is true, the national costume USED to be so that delegates could showcase thier countries 'National Costume' as many of them had traditional dress, Canada does not, we were relegated to the typical stuffy Mountie costume. In recent years there have been some pretty good creations/ideas, and there have been some "wtf's" (NT) -- ....and we are all free to express our opinion about any of them., 11:25:07 10/20/07 Sat
• Be careful how you use the word "indian"... indian does not equal native, and does not equal canada's first nations people. (NT) -- #2, 01:05:46 10/20/07 Sat
• Re: There are only 13 contestants inTiawan so far but where are the another 22 contestants? What is going on? No Miss Young USA! Please tell she is there. (NT) -- USA, 13:20:32 10/20/07 Sat
• Sorry I worded it wrong I was meaning that all these Costumes Represent a PART of canadian culture - but not all. what I was trying to say is that Native Indian - Caribana costume -hockey or even that western style Is all canadian and Yes we are multi cultural and we do not have a Traditional outfit of Canada - That is why we can wear so many different types of costumes - I was not saying the carnival type are bad I think they are beautiful ! I loved Calis and steph's costume My point was I did not inspire it - meaning work with a designer to create it. Which is how I understood that statement, (NT) -- Michelle, 18:21:33 10/20/07 Sat
• As for be careful with the word indian well you know what I mean gosh! this post thing only allows so many words and omg what ever it was not to offend I am Sorry - I do not even proof read my post and I see spelling mistakes. Yes you are free to post and the girls can wear what ever they like. I think she looked really nice in that since she has a great figure it suited her. Again I LIKE the caribana style costumes and wished I had one when I competed. Cali's makes sense when you hear the title of it but if you don't it is just a beautiful white constume! There is no CANADA costume - that is what I was saying and what the girls wear reps a small part of canadian culture. (NT) -- Michelle, 18:36:49 10/20/07 Sat

• She did win. (NT) -- Brent, 01:47:02 10/16/07 Tue

• Re: MISS WORLD CANADA OFFICIAL PHOTOS FOR MISS WORLD -- --, 02:53:55 10/15/07 Mon

• Brazil is ok, but the front runner is Spain. She's miles ahead of the competition. (NT) -- Brent, 00:24:38 10/15/07 Mon
• Re: MISS INTERNATIONAL 2007 - Brazil, Venezuela, Canada. Korea and the stage -- --, 02:52:52 10/15/07 Mon

• She's up now! YAY SARA!!!!!!! (NT) -- Jimmy S., 19:19:05 10/09/07 Tue
• hey brent, i know your not a huge inga supporter, but do you support sara? (NT) -- --, 18:03:40 10/10/07 Wed
  • I'm going to trust Jimmy and Rana and yes I support Sara - although I think she'll be more beautiful as she gets a bit older. (NT) -- Brent, 00:16:18 10/11/07 Thu

• Isn't that the costume that Neelam Verma wore at Miss Universe in 2002? (NT) -- Brent, 16:59:35 10/05/07 Fri

• isnt miss canada international alesia fieldberg? (NT) -- --confused, 23:59:00 09/27/07 Thu
  • There are two Miss Canada organizations with a similar name. Here's the difference though: The Miss Canada International you mentioned is held in Mississauga, and organized by Sylvia Stark. The winner of this one generally travels across Canada. This organization does not have the legal rights to send off their winner to the international pageant. The one Justine has been titled is Miss International Canada (sounds very similar!), and this one is run by Beauties of Canada in Toronto, and they hold the rights to send off a girl to the international pageant. It's kind of confusing because the names are quite similar, but you have to look at the organization that owns the pageants and know who owns the rights. They both are national titleholders, but one is allowed to compete internationally at the Miss International pageant, while one is not. Hopefully all that makes some sense! (NT) -- :), 17:48:17 09/30/07 Sun
• Another disappointment. First Inga and now Justine. It's time for Denis Davila to get out of the beauty business. He's gone blind. (NT) -- Brent, 16:03:48 10/02/07 Tue
  • Dude have you seen Inga lately. shes GORGEOUS. PLUS its not all about looks its about your heart and strength. A girl can be as pretty as she wants but if she has no personality or goal. She aint going nowhere (NT) -- comeon, 12:50:10 10/04/07 Thu
    • I have seen the latest photos of Inga, and I would not call her "GORGEOUS". She's still one of least attractive Miss Canadas in my memory. Canada is losing it in beauty pageants by sending mediocre or downright unattractive girls to compete. Why even bother? I'll support an attractive girl with a good shot at winning like Leanne, Natalie, Alice or Ramona, but I will not pay lip service to Canada's rep if she's not deserving. And remember, while personality is important, it's a beauty contest. These girls aren't being judged on their brains. (NT) -- Brent, 12:26:53 10/05/07 Fri
• (NT) -- Hmmm...., 16:19:02 10/02/07 Tue

• That is a very strange pose...it looks like she trying to give herself a neck adjustment, kind of like in those Steven Seagal movies, where he twists the bad dudes' necks and kills them. What was the photographer thinking? (NT) -- CSMU, 15:26:55 09/15/07 Sat
  • Yeah.. that's true. :P ..... I was thinking she almost looked troubled in this pic. There must be other pretty pictures of this girl that could be posted instead of this one. (NT) -- --, 11:14:12 09/17/07 Mon
• Best of Luck to you Stefania! (NT) -- Sastee, 22:14:18 09/15/07 Sat
• Update: She just won the Best National Costume award! Horray!! (NT) -- Jimmy S., 20:58:48 10/01/07 Mon
  • When is the finale? (NT) -- :), 22:33:02 10/01/07 Mon

• Probably because Miss Universe is the only one we get to see on televsion in North America. The others are not as interesting since we don't get to view the final nights. That's my reason, anyway. (NT) -- Brent, 14:40:56 08/20/07 Mon
• Well, with the co-ownership with Trump and NBC, there is a lot of money involved, and coverage. Generally, American pageants get a lot of attention as they have the financial power to promote it. So I guess when Brent had mentioned that he usually only sees Miss Universe televised, it's because they have the ability to do so. But in terms of total participants, Miss World has more countries represented at that pageant than Miss Universe. So determine which is more popular: would you base it on media coverage or overall international participation? It's up to you to decide! (NT) -- :), 05:45:46 08/24/07 Fri
  • Actually miss world is the most televised and popular pageant in the world. It is mostly televised around europe and asia. Not northamerica. So, it more popular around there, then Miss universe here. Miss universe is more a North, Central And south america pageant (NT) -- in the know, 13:22:10 10/01/07 Mon

• Congrats Jessica! I am so proud of you, I knew you could do it! (NT) -- Lisa Harrigan - Miss Calgary 2006, 11:51:25 09/30/07 Sun

• She's still not what I'd call beautiful. (NT) -- Brent, 22:43:45 09/22/07 Sat
  • Well, that's dependent on personal taste as well. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I think she is beautiful, just in a less traditional way. Who was your top pick for MUC instead? Just curious. (NT) -- :), 00:58:30 09/23/07 Sun
    • I think Ramona or Serene would have done well. (NT) -- Brent, 18:49:41 09/23/07 Sun
      • I just looked at Serene's picture again, and I can agree. The fact her dress is stunning helps as well;) And then there's Ramona: definitely a stand-out. I can agree with your choices! On a side note, I'm confused about the representative for Miss International. On Alice's website, it clearly shows a photograph of her being crowned by the outgoing Miss International Canada, Emily Kiss. But on the Global Beauties website, Justine Stewart is shown to be the representative. :S Did anyone else catch this? (NT) -- :), 08:07:00 09/24/07 Mon
        • Re: I'm confused about the representative for Miss International. -- <>, 08:40:57 09/25/07 Tue
          • You know what: good for Alice to have prioritized school. Although I hope she may consider competing internationally again! I think she would do a terrific job! Thanks for the heads up! (NT) -- :), 05:02:03 09/26/07 Wed
• The haircut is cute and suits her well but the hairrrrrrrr seeemsss sooo dryyyyyyyy (NT) -- ???????, 05:32:22 09/25/07 Tue
• Alice Panikian wanted to go to Miss International but unfortunately she could not get a month off from school so she was replaced by justine (NT) -- Mito, 05:42:59 09/26/07 Wed

• ok are these two girls just flying from pageant to pageant? around the world???? (NT) -- just wondering, 13:40:30 09/17/07 Mon
  • I was just wondering that as well. And where does she get all the money to compete in these pageants? Its an expensive hobby! (NT) -- -, 08:20:44 09/18/07 Tue
• BOC also had Alice participating in other pageants. It will give the girls some good experience, and who knows, we may have ourselves the next MUC! (NT) -- :), 07:23:33 09/18/07 Tue
  • Although I think both of these girls are pretty.. I hope neither of them are the new MUC. I just don't feel they have "it". Not the way Natalie or Alice did... (NT) -- jmo, 09:01:58 09/19/07 Wed
    • Natalie and Alice were spectacular competitiors. Let's hope the new MUC has what it takes.. let's never forget she will be competing against girls like the new Miss Venezuela 2007 who is absolutely stunning!! Period!!! (NT) -- Samuel, 12:14:13 09/19/07 Wed
      • Absoultely, MUC has to step it up a notch. They are going to have to send someone spectacular if they want a semi-finalist spot. I haven't seen that person yet. (NT) -- Brent, 22:39:00 09/22/07 Sat
• Re: Newly! Miss Global Beauty Queen 2007 -- --, 11:02:22 09/18/07 Tue
• Fanny Samaniego - Ecuador? I thought she was from Mississauga or Etobicoke? Wonder how Ecuador feels about that? (NT) -- Brent, 12:32:35 09/18/07 Tue
• Oh, lest I forget, Fanny does look rather fabulous in this photo. (NT) -- Brent, 12:34:03 09/18/07 Tue
• QUESTION!!! I love the silver dress... Does anyone know where she got it? Or who the designer/label is? (NT) -- Thanks so much!, 08:14:52 09/20/07 Thu
  • It was Inga's when she was preparing for MU. Maybe on the BOC site it says the designer, there is where you will find it :) Hope this helps (NT) -- heping hand, 12:56:30 09/21/07 Fri

• Re: Miss World Canada 2007 New Photos -- --, 22:20:14 09/09/07 Sun
  • She is a beautiful girl! But I agree w/ you, I don't like that 2nd photo either. But my question is... what's w/ that horrible metallic fabric draped background? Yikes! (NT) -- -, 09:16:51 09/10/07 Mon
    • That metallic hologram paper is SRSLY the FUG. (NT) -- CSMU, 21:56:43 09/12/07 Wed

• Those are some big crowns! :) They remind me of those Pro Am kiddie pageant crowns you see in the US. Just curious... but why are they all different? (NT) -- --, 12:44:31 09/06/07 Thu
• when does reg, start for next year? (NT) -- wondering, 18:44:21 09/10/07 Mon

• Re: Little Miss (Canadian Pageants) -- Canadian Fan, 00:08:34 09/05/07 Wed
• american children pageants are disturbing -- --, 07:50:40 09/05/07 Wed
• Junior Miss and Miss Pre-Teen Canada Galaxy are in the works.... tentative dates would be spring 2008 (NT) -- Hopeful, 08:40:34 09/05/07 Wed
• Kiddie pageants definitely are not big in Canada. Miss All Canadians (www.allcanadianpageants.com) is pretty much it. I beleive they are Southern Ontario located and employ as much of the cheese of their USA counterparts. I dont think the parents are quite as driven as the US pageant parents, nor are the prizes anywhere near those in the US. The investment for the parents is not as substantial either. Not gonna see any 6 year olds with prostetic teeth, spray tans, hair extentions of a $600 talent outfit.. Unfortunaltely what you will see, as in any event pageant or sports, are 'stage moms' yelling at thier kid to smile (nothing makes you want to grin more than your mother screeching at you thru clenched teeth), not letting thier kids eat before they go on stage (they might mess up thier outfit), and dragging sleeping babies on stage for their moment in glory in an outfit the kid is swallowed up by. heh. Good luck tho. (NT) -- Christi, 11:40:08 09/05/07 Wed
  • Wow.. you have watched way too much tv! B/c you clearly don't know what you are talking about. I've judged at the Miss and Mr All Canadian pageant, and its nothing like the Pro Am pageants you see in the States (or what you are describing). The kids are all sizes and shapes. A big part of it is about their personality, and having fun. Although there are kids that cross the border from the US and compete (who do wear some expensive dresses) that's not what they are judged on. And the kids keep returning year after year, b/c the fees are very low and they obviously have alot of fun. Maybe you should read the section where the kids post messages. (NT) -- --, 13:01:16 09/06/07 Thu
    • I participated. I have first hand knowledge both as a delegate and a parent. I feel more than fully qualified to make a statement regarding this event. It is exactly as I described and more. I gave her the information she was looking for along with a brief and accurate description of the pageant. You need to calm down and read what I wrote. I stated fees are low and its not like the usa counterparts although they are just as cheesy in a hotel ballroom with 6 foot statues and tons of crowns. I also stated that you will see stage moms as you would in ANY sport or event, not just this particular event. I thought I was quite diplomatic actually. I *could* have given full details which would be enough to turn anyone away, however I fully support people making up thier own minds based on thier own experiences. I had fun, my kid had fun...would either of us do it again? Not a chance. (NT) -- Christi, 00:38:12 09/08/07 Sat
      • You sound really bitter. Did you not win? (NT) -- --, 11:03:36 09/09/07 Sun
        • We actually came home with seven 1st places and a runner up as well as winning several of the how do you call them? 'sub categories' . Not bitter at all, just wiser from the experience. Don't look for a little pageant drama here, you wont find it ;) If I was bitter do you think I would have gone through the bother of posting a link and wishing her good luck? (NT) -- Christi, 14:34:27 09/10/07 Mon

• Regarding the GTA prelims, Genida Prifti looks the best from those photos. And once again there seem to be a large number of contestants born in the former USSR. (NT) -- Brent, 14:05:32 06/29/07 Fri
• Hey Jimmy Poodle, you probably don't consider Figure and Fitness competitions in the same vein as "pageants" but anyhow, Natalie Waples won the overall in Figure at the Canadian World Qualifier in Toronto back in June. She did a few Ontario pageants back in the day and I gotta say...girlfriend's bod is smokin' hot (NT) -- CSMU uh huh uh huh, 02:31:12 07/01/07 Sun
  • Thanks for the update!! (NT) -- Jimmy S., 13:47:46 07/01/07 Sun
  • She's a lot prettier than many of the recent MUC contestants (and one winner) as well. (NT) -- Brent, 20:56:06 07/02/07 Mon
  • Natalie recently competed in the 2007 IFBB North American Bodybuilding and Figure Championships in Cleveland, OH. She placed 4th which is outstanding and as you can see, she looked great: (NT) -- CSMU, 02:13:04 09/09/07 Sun
• Hey Jimmy S... do you think Beauties of Canada will ever obtain a big MRS franchise like Mrs World or Mrs Globe? Those are huge glamourous International pageants as well.. (NT) -- --, 09:55:58 07/03/07 Tue
  • What freaks me out, is that in the States, some of "Mrs." candidates are younger than some of the "Miss" candidates (NT) -- CSMU uh huh uh huh...., 20:43:20 07/04/07 Wed
  • There really is not a lot of work or expense in obtaining either of these franchises, the problem is that there is not enough interest from married delegates to put on a decent pageant. There have been several in the past and ya just cant pull off a pageant with 3 delegates lol. Its a great thought, however not practical. Natalie looks awesome in that pic, she has held some 'real' pageant titles before getting into the figure competitions too :) (NT) -- Christi, 12:04:23 07/05/07 Thu
  • I am a Mrs and I would LOVE to have a great Canadian prelim into a glamourous pageant like Mrs World or Mrs Globe. I would definitely compete! (NT) -- :), 10:11:10 07/09/07 Mon
    • If you provide your e-mail I will send you some information. (NT) -- Christi, 10:35:52 09/09/07 Sun
• looks like Genida Prifti & Giselle Varela DiSanto will make it to finals ! they seem to fit the 6'0 european look.. lol unfortunatly i am tired fo that look... but Genida Prifti is going to be a strong contendor for the crown ! (NT) -- julie, 09:20:32 07/05/07 Thu

• Wow! But I thought Alice was our representative for it? Was she chosen by Beauties of Canada? I did not see any mention of it on their website either. (NT) -- :)...hmmmm...., 22:23:58 09/03/07 Mon
• Priscila Perales (Miss Universe Mexico 2006) is competing Miss International as well! I did not know the same girl could compete in more than one Grand Slam pageant. But good for her! I thought we was so beautiful when she competed. She will do well at this one, especially since she had made the top 10 at Miss Universe! (NT) -- :), 22:43:21 09/03/07 Mon
• I think she is channelling the spirit of Debbie Gibson. I do think there's a bit of a resemblance there (at least in this photo). (NT) -- CSMU, 22:23:05 09/04/07 Tue

• Okay, this is not meant as a bash or an insult, but what is this contest? The girls don't look like models, they look like pageant contestants.. (NT) -- --, 16:07:29 08/29/07 Wed
  • Dude...this contest was held in Korea....OF COURSE it was a pageant. (NT) -- CSMU uh huh...trying to think up a new name to replace the old one, 01:11:43 08/30/07 Thu
• canada's costume is the same as ingas costume? do we have no creativity? (NT) -- --, 04:58:38 09/01/07 Sat
  • National costumes can be expensive to create and produce, especially if they're only used for a small or ceremonial part of the show. There has absolutely been some beautiful ones over the years! (NT) -- Jimmy S., 17:33:16 09/02/07 Sun
  • Because BOC sent Samantha, Fanny, and Laura-they are their girls who placed in the top 5 at Miss Universe Canada in different years. So thats obvious why the costume was the same. (NT) -- _, 21:11:17 09/02/07 Sun

• That is so awesome! She's gonna rock their socks off! GO ALICE! (NT) -- #2, 00:59:36 07/25/07 Wed
• Was there a national search, or was Alice handpicked? (NT) -- Phil, 08:20:04 07/25/07 Wed
  • I think because it's BOC's first year selecting the MIC representative, it must have been personally chosen...I think. I don't recall hearing anything about it being open for applications, but I may have missed that. But I'm quite content with our lovely Alice as the selection! She's going to blow them away! (NT) -- :), 18:34:51 08/07/07 Tue
• Amazing! So glad Alice is back competing, everyone agrees she was robbed at MU, she should have been top 5 at the very least. I hope she wears red for her evening gown, she looks spectacular in that colour. She wore red when she won the Coffee Queen title. Go Alice!!!! (NT) -- DR, 13:20:53 07/25/07 Wed
• Wow! Kudos to Denis and crew. They sure know how to make an entry into a pageant. Should Alice win MI07, this is gonna create more buzz for MIC. And this only makes Canada even stronger as a pageant powerhouse. Good luck, Alice! This one's in the bag. (NT) -- Mike D, 23:58:05 07/25/07 Wed
• P.S. The RED gown, please! :P (Or something hotter!) (NT) -- Mike D, 23:58:55 07/25/07 Wed
• Okay.. I'm a little confused.. How did she win this title? (click in) -- Very Confused, 15:53:19 07/30/07 Mon
  • Miss International Canada is the event that ran from 2002-2006 and chose our country's rep for the Miss International (est. 1960) event during that time. That pageant has now folded, and the Beauties of Canada Org'n now owns the rights to send a rep to the same Miss International Contest. The Miss Canada International has been around since 1995 and is a completely separate organization. As a guestimate, there are at least 10 "major" international pageants happening in China on an annual basis, so if the Miss Canada International folks are sending someone to China, it's to participate in one of those other events - not the aforementioned Miss International for which Alice Panikian was appointed. I'm very curious to see which pageant in China it will be, since it's not mentioned on the MCI website. There is one thing in common - both girls were appointed to participate in the international finals. (NT) -- Jimmy S., 00:32:21 07/31/07 Tue
  • Jimmy is correct. I know Stephanie, and she is competing not in Miss International. She said it is call the Miss Beauty World pageant. I guess they missed it on the website--but either way, I wish both Alice and Stephanie the best of luck at the internationals! (NT) -- :), 14:51:06 07/31/07 Tue
    • www.misscanadainternational.com has some emails from Stephanie in China on thier 'news' page. Kinda interesting to read about her adventures at the pageant. Best of luck to her. (NT) -- Christi, 15:43:29 08/31/07 Fri
• Is it true that Alice won't be competing in Miss International? (NT) -- DR, 08:53:46 08/30/07 Thu

• Re: Miss Teen Canada International & Miss Canada International 2008 -- marra, 23:48:32 08/26/07 Sun

• sad fact is that its true.... -- --, 23:51:36 07/09/07 Mon
  • No, Canada does not have ugly girls, silly. The problem is that BOC is not doing it's job properly and encouraging all of the many Canadian cultures to enter. Notice that there are seldom any Asian-Canadians, very few African Canadian, and very few Anglo-Canadians. BOC is lazy and seems to appeal primarily to the recent immigrants from Eastern Europe. While I have no problem with any Canadian citizen participating, I am becoming tired of the apparent bias that BOC is showing to the recent Eastern European immigrant contestants. (NT) -- Brent, 22:54:13 07/13/07 Fri
• Genida is gorgeous, looks like she is going to be the front runner this year. (NT) -- DR, 12:02:54 08/09/07 Thu
  • i think its genida & elena atm but can't wait to see the rest of the contestants! hopefully genida has gotten her cdn citizenship this yr (NT) -- hk missologist, 11:09:15 08/10/07 Fri
    • Is that why she did not place the year before?? (NT) -- kar, 17:11:36 08/10/07 Fri
      • Genida was in the gta preliminaries last year, the same one that Alice was in... and Genida never made the final 5 to move on to the nationals... that had nothing to do with her lack of citizenship, she never got selected by the judges.. (NT) -- I was there, 22:40:41 08/14/07 Tue
    • She's not a citizen and she's hoping to represent Canada? What's wrong with this picture? (NT) -- Brent, 22:03:02 08/10/07 Fri
    • Why, had Genida competed before but not had her Canadian Citizenship? But I agree, of the GTA, I think Genida and Elena are stunning! (NT) -- :), 08:14:08 08/12/07 Sun
• It looks like the staff at the local Photo-Mat had a little fun, making the prints in mirror image.....her sash is reversed (NT) -- CSMU-old skool, 23:15:17 08/09/07 Thu
• i really dont like that you guys are making racial comments Genida is the best looking girl and she deserves to win..If the organization of MUC thinks that the contastants with out a being a citizen should not win why even let them participate. Genida really stood out to me in 2006 i think she prepared herself better and i believe she will win (NT) -- genida is best contastant, 11:00:32 08/21/07 Tue
  • The comments aren't racial - we're questionning her fitness to represent Canada when she isn't even a citizen. I will give you that the comments are nationalistic, but not racist. (NT) -- Brent, 15:30:53 08/22/07 Wed
• does anyone know that for a fact that she is not a citizen...Genida has ben living in Canada for 8 years she should have it. (NT) -- being nationalists is not any better, 12:20:36 08/23/07 Thu
  • I don't know Genida or anything about her; however if she has been living in Canada for that long, it's entirely possible that she may be a "Landed Immigrant", but not necessarily a "Canadian Citizen". (NT) -- CSMU, 21:25:20 08/24/07 Fri
    • THE RULES ARE CLEAR.....YOU MUST BE A CANADIAN CITIZEN...IF SHE IS COMPETING, THEN SHE HAS IT!!! (NT) -- SHEEESH, 18:57:38 08/26/07 Sun

• We all knew this. It was announced by the MUO that they would be selecting 5 or 6 of the semifinalists. Just as they did at Miss USA and Miss Universe for the last couple of years. (NT) -- Brent, 00:07:10 06/11/07 Mon
  • So do you not think there may have been a possibility that Inga was within those 5 or 6 that were replaced in the top 15? You mentioned accused the other person of lying about Inga getting replaced in the top 15, but with this knowledge, it could have been the case. (NT) -- Love Canada, 22:30:51 06/12/07 Tue
• I think Greece, Spain, Russia and Serbia deserved to be in the top 15 and can't imagine why they weren't unless they were replaced by the Trump organization. As for the other two spots, I don't think one of them belonged to Canada. I could be wrong, but there were many other girls who were much better looking. I hope we do better next year. (NT) -- Brent, 00:46:02 06/13/07 Wed
• Please click to see the details of this post and see if anybody agrees or not. -- wunderk, 02:42:50 08/23/07 Thu
  • I think your opinion is pretty sound. I agree with you on all points. (NT) -- Brent, 22:44:21 08/23/07 Thu
  • Some of those I did not really notice before, but make legitimate sense--Mr.Trump does have a knack for business, and it's all about profit. I'd have to say those are compelling points as well, so who knows? (NT) -- :), 05:39:57 08/24/07 Fri

• Riza Santos looks wonderful in these pictures. She should try out for Miss Universe Canada - I think she'd do very well. (NT) -- Brent, 14:45:25 08/14/07 Tue
  • She has already tried for MUC..in 2005 i believe..while beautiful, she did not place (NT) -- --, 17:37:29 08/16/07 Thu
    • Well 2005 was a tough year - Natalie and the exquisite Gretal Montgomery. She should try again. (NT) -- Brent, 22:30:46 08/16/07 Thu
    • Not even top 15? (if that's the first cut?) (NT) -- Dee, 22:36:47 08/16/07 Thu
      • I agree with Brent! (NT) -- :), 05:35:16 08/17/07 Fri

• Is this a Thai mag? (NT) -- -, 09:53:09 08/14/07 Tue
  • Yes, this is a Thai mag. Also found on e-Bay. CLICK IN to see more pictures -- AmeriCan Fan, 18:02:26 08/14/07 Tue
• Re: The new magazine cover -- --, 10:22:50 08/14/07 Tue

• A new photo of their 2008 winners is up on their site. Teen: Labrador; Miss: Alberta; Ms.: Nova Scotia; Mrs.: Stoney Creek (NT) -- Jimmy S., 13:15:36 08/12/07 Sun

• Doesn't she live in Thailand? How can this be her come?! LOL (NT) -- --, 14:15:37 08/03/07 Fri
• Wow!! Finally some Canadian recognition of Natalie!!! Let it start!!!! Awesome! (NT) -- :), 18:28:51 08/03/07 Fri

• Congrats, Ashley!! A great accomplishment. (NT) -- Jimmy S., 18:11:53 07/31/07 Tue

• Thank you Jimmy!! I am not minding the cheesiness at all! I have never seen that clip (mind you, I have never watched the Miss Universe pageant of 1982, or anything before 1990 really!), so that was a pleasant surprise! (NT) -- Dee:), 04:47:09 07/23/07 Mon
• Karen has such a lovely voice. Watching the Youtube videos of her competing, I see how she won. She really was beautiful and elegant. Her official MU shots do not do her justice. (NT) -- Brent, 13:44:01 07/23/07 Mon
  • By the way, I did watch MU the night Karen won. I was living in Vancouver at the time. I was so excited, that I've blanked out any memory of that contest except the fact that Karen won. (NT) -- Brent, 21:52:27 07/23/07 Mon
    • Were you a big fan of Karen at the time then?? She appears so pleasant in this video. I agree with the lovely voice:) (NT) -- Dee:), 06:36:30 07/24/07 Tue
      • Back in 1982, as in most years, the first time we even found out who was representing Canada, was during the Miss Universe telecast. And that was the first time I ever heard of Karen. I was, of course, a big fan thereafter. (NT) -- Brent, 02:01:03 07/25/07 Wed
        • I actually like how everything used to be left for the final night. It made for a greater surprise that way. And after viewing the crowning video of Karen, I oo see why you are a big fan. I am a huge Natalie fan because I was able to watch her crowning--and how I am so proud even today! Go Natalie! (NT) -- :), 09:51:02 07/28/07 Sat
• I remember that evening so vividly, Karen was asolutely radiant, her gown was spectacular. It's easy to see why she won! (NT) -- DR, 13:24:29 07/25/07 Wed

Miss Sun and Salsa 2007 = Adwoa Yamoah
Sun Princess(1st Runner Up) = Jessica Tsang
Salsa Princess (2nd Runner Up) = Veronica Millan
3rd Runner Up = Lauren McKamey
4th Runner Up = Amoreena Ashe

• woohoooo go adwoa! ^^ (NT) -- hk missologist, 00:51:51 07/27/07 Fri
• Re: Miss Sun & Salsa 2007 Results -- Bebeci-Miss Sun and Salsa 2006, 05:07:48 07/27/07 Fri
• Congratulations Lisa on the organization of yet another successful pageant!! And congratulations to the winner and all contestants that participated! It is quite impressive what you have been accomplishing Lisa! Great job! (NT) -- :), 09:44:30 07/28/07 Sat

• Those were the glory days of Miss Universe. The pageant night was the whole thing. There was no internet so we had no clue who the favorites were. Just seeing Canada in the semi-finalists was reward enough. And seeing her win was just incredible. (NT) -- Brent, 22:13:15 07/27/07 Fri
  • Wow! Thank you Jimmy again for that!! My first time watching (well, at least the crowning moment), and I felt the emotions! Karen stood out among the top five greatly. Her dress was also the classiest of them all--couldn't help but notice! I do remember watching the Miss Universe pageant before and only judging based on what I saw from that final night. Everything has changed greatly with internet; I agree Brent! (NT) -- :), 09:42:02 07/28/07 Sat

• Re: Karen Kountdown - 1 Day to go! -- mitch, 00:36:06 07/26/07 Thu
• Happy Anniversary to Karen, Happy Anniversary to Karen.... Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary to KAREN...... sigh, now I will go back and watch my tape to try and emulate Miss Transkei's click language introduction. (NT) -- gaj, 22:13:22 07/26/07 Thu

• Jimmy, do you have any special festivities planned? Perhaps a pilgrimage to Karen's high school in London? We really should try to collect and post information about Karen (without invading her privacy, of course. :-D) I know she's divorced from Jack Scalia and her daughters must be grown by now. Is she still living in LA? Anyone know? (NT) -- Brent, 21:50:42 07/23/07 Mon
  • I will be lighting a candle at the shrine (in the basement of my family home in London), putting up banners at Central High School, phoning all the media, organizing a sit-in at London City Hall until they finally name that bridge after her they were supposed to in 1983, then I'm going to sit on Adelaide Street with a big sign that says "HONK IF YOU LOVE KAREN!!!"..... Lest you think I'm a crazy weirdo, I'm totally joking!! Seriously, though, there may be one mention in the "London Free Press" on Thursday, if we're lucky. As of 3 years ago, Karen was in LA working as a screenwriter. (NT) -- Jimmy S., 21:45:42 07/24/07 Tue

• Was this a recent commercial? Wow, she's still brilliantly stunning! Natalie remains my favourite:) I wonder how MUC will be for the coming year. And I hope some updates on Inga will also be put up as well! (NT) -- :), 04:41:11 07/23/07 Mon

• Thank you!:) That was a fun read! And finally some insight to who Sara is aside from pictures! :) (NT) -- :), 06:17:27 07/13/07 Fri

• Photography by: Stephanie Sonnemann, www.glamourshots.ca/ (NT) -- hk missologist, 00:08:36 06/18/07 Mon
• Wow! These are phenomenally done! The photographer has really captured Sara's beauty! Will these be the photos submitted for the Miss World competition?? (NT) -- Dee, 22:07:35 06/18/07 Mon
• She looks really good in these photos! (NT) -- Matt, 22:44:16 06/18/07 Mon
• WOW!! Way to go, Sara!!! Stunning photos of a stunning MWC! (NT) -- Jimmy S., 20:59:01 06/22/07 Fri
• Very nice photos. I like how she's looking about 4 years older in them. Before, I thought she looked a bit young. Now she looks about the right age for Miss World. I'm becoming quite optimistic. (NT) -- Brent, 13:24:45 06/25/07 Mon
• it seems every second year MWC has a strong contestant ! sure last year malgosia placed in the top 16, unfortunatly that was due only to her winning the sport event (which does still deserve congrats) though every second year MWC has a very strong overall contestant ! 2003 - Nazanin 2005- Ramona and now 2007- Sara.... lol it's not too bad of a pattern :) (NT) -- Julie, 10:11:16 06/28/07 Thu
  • Re: it seems every second year MWC has a strong contestant ! sure last year malgosia placed in the top 16, unfortunatly that was due only to her winning the sport event (which does still deserve congrats) though every second year MWC has a very strong overall contestant ! 2003 - Nazanin 2005- Ramona and now 2007- Sara.... lol it's not too bad of a pattern :) -- --, 17:08:35 06/28/07 Thu
    • I have to disagree, Julie. :) I think all the MWC winners have been gorgeous and wonderful, certainly including Tijana and Malgosia. I had the opportunity to work with and get to know all five of the ladies and they are wonderful without exception. (NT) -- Jimmy S., 11:47:18 06/29/07 Fri
  • Malgosia is gorgeous... -- *, 19:49:08 07/06/07 Fri
    • I agree (NT) -- :), 14:59:42 07/08/07 Sun

• I would like to see her try again; she did a terrific job last time...perhaps one more time to get the gold:) We'll see though! (NT) -- :), 22:45:40 06/25/07 Mon
• Re: i hope ramona tries for MUC again -- *, 12:36:11 06/26/07 Tue
  • wow that sucks! who else would have been a good candidate and should try again? (NT) -- --, 05:12:08 06/27/07 Wed

• Ok, what’s going on the BOC Organization? If you go to their website there’s an advertisement for Miss Universe Canada 2008 scheduled for July 6, 2007! Does Inga only get a 4 month reign? Something seems really screwy. I hope that they’re not shortening Inga’s reign just because she didn’t place at Miss Universe. Does anyone have anymore information about what’s going on? (NT) -- Concerned Canadian Pageant Fan, 19:24:43 06/23/07 Sat
  • July 6th is the GTA Preliminary competition..they have one every summer and then another one around November. They are only selecting girls who will compete at the Nationals. (NT) -- d, 23:39:58 06/24/07 Sun
  • I don't see anything on the website about July 6, 2007. The only thing I see right now in regards to MUC 2008 is just the application form, but nothing on dates. (NT) -- confused, 05:31:45 06/25/07 Mon
  • What happened to this event being in the spring at the Casino de Montréal?.... (NT) -- MUC follower, 08:10:02 06/25/07 Mon

• If the Leafs didnt suck it would be great :) Seriously it would make more sense if they actually won the cup...but o well....at least it isnt a mountie uniform :) Or some overblown caribana type thing that 'represents' something from Canada but really doesn't look Canadian. The majority of the world recognizes Canada & hockey so its proably a good choice as far as being 'national cosutmey'. The costume thing has gotten so far away from what the traditional national costumes are that no one can tell what is a 'national costume' and what is just a plain costume...ya know? just be thankful she isnt wearing hte helmet onstage LOL (NT) -- Christi, 22:25:11 05/20/07 Sun
• I HEART her costume! That's friggen' awesome! I'm so glad they didn't put her in PLUMES! (Seriously, I haven't seen a peacock in Canada--maybe it's just me.) And she looks cute in it! Good job. (NT) -- Mike D, 23:56:35 05/20/07 Sun
  • It's just you. We have peacocks in Stanley Park in Vancouver. eta: the costume is cute....hockey theme, yet still feminine. (NT) -- CSMU Fan, 14:23:35 05/21/07 Mon
  • halloween costume -- --, 13:15:50 05/22/07 Tue
• Good costume. I like the "less is more" approach. Hockey is definitely identified with Canada - and the two most Canadian teams (at least they were the original ones) are the Leafs and the Canadiens. (NT) -- Brent, 00:23:03 05/21/07 Mon
• I'm confused ....... because prior to her arriving in Mexico...pictures of her in another costume were published, and I thought that would be it. I actually kind of liked that one more. Ah well....good luck to her anyways. I think Inga is really pretty and I hope that she will make it into the top 15........I think she deserves it! (NT) -- Drew, 02:18:13 05/21/07 Mon
  • That costume was from the Brazilian ball, this so much more original! Soo tired of 5 foot feathers and maple leafs on their heads...lol! It's definately refreshing! (NT) -- Val, 08:23:35 05/22/07 Tue
• I think she looks ridiculous. (NT) -- Is this a joke by MUC?, 02:47:40 05/21/07 Mon
• is that the national costume everyone was ranting about????? because its not that great...it looks like miss earth canadas costume, except she used red and white. (NT) -- dissapointed, 05:27:01 05/21/07 Mon
  • First of all this is the FIRST time I've ever seen a hockey costume that looked so sexy! You must be one of those people that probably loved Alice's rooster costume last year. Poor Alice, she was so gorgeous and they put her in the ridiculous get up! I'm love what they came up with this year, lets just hope they keep this standard for years to come! My compliments to the designer and to Inga who looks AMAZING in it!!! (NT) -- Frank, 17:26:12 05/22/07 Tue
• I LOVE IT!!! I saw her in it at her farewell party. It actually has Canada and the number one on the back. They chose to incorporate the Leafs because she grew up in TO. AWSOME costume!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Sandra, 09:27:09 05/21/07 Mon
• I like it as well! It's a smart choice for sure:) One can definitely identify this costume with Canadian traditions. (NT) -- -, 10:59:12 05/21/07 Mon
• What's next? Putting a Miss Canada in a beaver costume? We have so many skillful designers that it is a shame to showcase something tawdry like this in my opinion. I preferred that Canadian carnival costume I saw a pic of somewhere on this forum. Everything she is wearing was bought from a store. The only thing that could have been added were the blue stripes to the boots! I don't feel that Denis is putting in as much effort with Inga as he did with past Miss Canadas. (NT) -- What's happening?, 13:45:32 05/21/07 Mon
  • Are YOU kidding me??? I'd love to know where I could buy this in a store, LOL???! They were talking about this costume with the designer who was there that night (the one that did Leanne's dress in 2003) at her party where she unveiled it. It's probably one of the most expensive costumes Canada has ever worn and soo well thought out! The entire hockey stick, part of the helmet and the actual costume has swarovski crystals all over it! It's worth over $4,000.00!!!!!! They got permission from the Leafs who provided custom sized letters, logos, etc! There have been attempts at doing hockey costumes in the past, I think even USA tried once, but NEVER have they looked as hot as this! Both Inga and the costume look amazing!!! GO INGA! (NT) -- Sandra, 10:20:28 05/22/07 Tue
  • I beg to differ! Denis cleary likes Inga more then past contestants. He never bothered to update the site while Alice was muc. Inga already has more albums in the photo section from these past few months then alice had in her entire reign! And she actually placed at Miss universe! (NT) -- ==, 09:53:30 05/29/07 Tue
    • Not true, I remember checking the site during MU last year and he did upload photos during the pageant, although I do remember complaints that there were hardly any photos being taken of Alice at MU. So, obviously there weren't as many photos to post. (NT) -- Sandra, 10:08:29 05/29/07 Tue
      • Please you're telling me that there was only like 20 photos taken of Alice at MU? Thats ludicrous. There arent even any photos on the site of her on the final night and she made the top ten! And it still doenst excuse the fact that no one bothered to post any pics of her between July 06 and March 07! (NT) -- They obviously prefer Inga and Natalie, 17:31:02 05/31/07 Thu
        • If you talk to Alice, you'll see that it true! (NT) -- Val, 22:24:56 06/07/07 Thu
          • Re: If you talk to Alice, you'll see that it true! I mean that there were FEW photos taken of her, (NT) -- Val, 22:25:38 06/07/07 Thu
            • If those were all the pics of alice from MU....then how do you explain this pic? This is a pic of her from the final night that was not posted on the boc website. why? i dont get it. i found it on alicepanikian.com (NT) -- I rest my case, 23:46:43 06/07/07 Thu
              • This is a wonderful picture of Alice. She was such a great Miss Canada. (NT) -- Brent, 12:44:52 06/08/07 Fri
          • Lets assume, for the sake of argument that there WERE only a few pictures taken of alice at miss universe. Why was nothing posted after miss universe? nothing! she still had 8 months left in her reign...thats right 8! And by the way, I know there were pictures of her from miss unverse final night because there were pictures of all the finalists and she was one of them! (NT) -- shame, 23:38:38 06/07/07 Thu
• OMG...I LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!!! I think it's the best costume I've seen Canada wear in YEARS!!!! This costume is OFF THE HOOK and SO SEXY!!! (NT) -- Frank, 13:58:06 05/21/07 Mon
• Click inside for a video of the national costume parade. It seems like Inga does have great stage presence and catwalk skills! -- Mike D, 16:23:57 05/21/07 Mon
  • She looks good, but the presentation of the show looks cheesy! Leave it to Mexico, lol (NT) -- Val, 08:19:18 05/22/07 Tue
• LOVE IT! I think it's very creative, original and truly Canadian AND "VERY HOT"......where can I get one for my wife?! LOL (NT) -- Val, 21:36:11 05/21/07 Mon
  • I agree it's so sexy! And to all who wanted plumes/carnival: a) we already got it last year and the year before; b) seriously ... carnival in Canada? I mean, sure, throw the punches I'm Albertan. :-P But still I think this is a very sexy Canadian costume. Hopefully, next year we get to showcase some colourful First Nations costumes. (NT) -- Mike D, 01:59:15 05/22/07 Tue
    • Oh yeh, a First Nations costume would be cool as well if done right and it might help the people on this board having feather withdrawl. lol (NT) -- Val, 14:51:26 05/22/07 Tue
      • Um...no. When Miss USA (Kimberly Pressler) wore a First Nations / Native American costume back in 1999 at MU, there was a veritable isht-storm. Unless a contestant is First Nations themself, wearing a First Nations costume is a bad idea. And why does everyone keep bringing up the friggin' Mountie costume. I only recall seeing it ONCE. (NT) -- CSMU yeah yeah...., 22:22:34 06/18/07 Mon
• of course they pick toronto -- we need more representation nationally!!!, 13:28:03 05/22/07 Tue
  • Did you read all the posts??? They have Canada and the # one on the back, which I still think is very creative, they incorporated so many elements. For those that think it can be bought like this or thrown together, please whip one up or better yet whip one together and lets see it so we can compare. I'm starting to guess at who's behind most of the negative posts here, because there's NO reason to bash this cool costume unless it's still the same people trying to put Inga down! Give it a break, it's almost the finals, lets support her for heaven's sake!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Val, 23:41:54 05/22/07 Tue
• This shows lack of imagination and effort. Anyone could walk into a store and pick up those blue tights, white boots, a hockey stick, a helmet and that Leafs shirt. This screams OOPS, WE DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME from MUC. I'm not saying that Inga had to wear a carnival costume. I agree, we have done that before. But imagine how long those costumes took to design and make compared to this one. I'm not impressed by this. (NT) -- Please show her more attention!, 14:20:49 05/22/07 Tue
• Ok So the Idea I can handle, sort of but they should of sparkled it up made it more flashy and costume like instead of Sluty promo model outfit that you see in all the bars during the play offs as well she really does not have the stomach for that outfit she looks kind of chunky - This costume is boring (NT) -- My thoughts, 17:46:55 05/22/07 Tue
  • Do you wear glasses? She's carrying a rhinestone hockey stick! Maybe you can blame the MUO for bad lighting. (NT) -- Val, 23:34:09 05/22/07 Tue
    • I agree its nore Canadian than a carnval costume, but it certainly isnt as exciting. $4000.00? Someone ripped someone off lol. Its clothing and accessories you *can* buy at wal-mart, dressed up with some rhinestones. $400.oo at the most, IF she bought the boots for $200.00 heh. The Leafs giving permission? Big deal, that doesnt cost and its nt like she coldnt have worn it otherwise, they sell them in stores, if you sell it, you are giving permission to wear it, they really couldnt have stopped her, but its nice to have thier blessing as unnecessary as it is. Its JUST a costume folks...calm down. (NT) -- Christi, 09:52:57 05/23/07 Wed
      • First of all, this was not bought, I already mentioned above the designers involved were at her farewell party where they unveiled some of her wardrobe. I saw this costume up close and honestly this photo doesn't even do it justice. EVERYONE was freaking over it that night! I believe they spent that much, because the top had a lot of stones and the hockey stick was covered ENTIRELY in "swarovski" crystals. There's NO way you can get "authentic swarovski" crystals for $500. for the amount that they used! A tiny little bag costs $100.00. I know because I've bought them before, they cost a fortune! As for using the Leaf name, you can't just use someone's logo and registered trade mark without their permission, unless you don't mind spending thousands of dollars in court and lawyers. This is not something the Leafs sell or that you can find already made, you can't be that naive, come on. (NT) -- Sandra, 14:17:46 05/23/07 Wed
        • It IS possible to purchase a jersey and alter it into a crop top and put rhinestones all over it, and the leafs couldnt do a damn thing about it. *IF* they spent that much they were stupid. That costume could be replicated exactly for under $200.00. I am not saying it is a bad costume, on the contrary I believe I was the first to post that it was cool (if the leafs didnt suck) not to use a stupid carnival costume which is soooo not Canadian. All I am saying is $4000.00 ??? Who is the naive one ? chill...you are taking this far too personally. A lot of the cosutes were cheesy....Miss USA's Elvis costume....um ok. LOL (NT) -- Christi, 18:19:31 05/23/07 Wed
          • The only thing I agree with is USA...REALLY LOL! But, I'm telling you that I saw this in person and IT'S NOT JERSEY MATERIAL, or what ever fabric they use for the Leafs!!! I'm not basing my opinion on a photo! It looked like some sort of spandex was used for both the top and pant, sorry but I don't recall seeing any of the Leafs wearing spandex, lol! So, what I'mj saying is that if you are making something and adding someone's registered trademark WITHOUT permission or approval, they CAN sue your house right off your back! I can't beleive ANYONE would not know that! (NT) -- Sandra, 09:40:25 05/24/07 Thu
            • If I buy the logo and put it on a spandex top...its still mine, I dont have to ask what to do with it. I paid for the right to use it when I purchased the licensed emblem. I'm not arguing whether or not they got permission from the Leafs, good for them, it gets better promotion that way. (if they paid a fee for that permission they are stupid). I like the costume better than a lot of the others I have seen, but my point is, if you honestly believe that outfit is worth $4000.00, you are off your rocker!! It may very well look 1000 times better in person, its still spandex and rhinestones and *worth* about $200.00. Does the cost matter in the end? No not if it is a kick-ass costume or gown. Remember the miss usa or miss teen usa a (long) while back who won in a $35.00 k-mart dress? -- Christi, 15:52:05 05/24/07 Thu
              • Sorry Christi but Sandra is right! Even if you bought a Leaf jersey, took the logo off and put it on your own top, redesigned and all. They could sue your ass off if they wanted to. Their entire uniform IS a trademark and your redesigning it changes their look, which therefore changes THEIR trademark. You could've paid that jersey or logo $10,000.00 and it's still NOT YOUR logo to use as you please. When you purchase anything with a company's registered trademark, it's being sold to be used and worn AS IT IS BEING SOLD not to be modified. As for the cost, if you can do it for $200.00 I'm happy....I'd like to order one for my wife, thank you. Please let me know when you can have it ready...BUT please get permission from the Leafs first...I can't afford lawyers, lol (NT) -- Val, 22:32:47 05/24/07 Thu
                • Order the patch I provided in the link and send me a money order for $200.00 and you got a deal. Why would they sell patches seperate from the jersey if you werent able to sew it on whatever you wanted? come on now. we are wayyyyy off subject now (NT) -- Christi, 00:27:48 05/25/07 Fri
                  • Such wasted energy. Time to focus on INGA now. (NT) -- Sandra, 19:25:26 05/25/07 Fri
                  • Oh Christi, pleeaassee. You must live in a very small cheap little box based on your observations and lack of knowledge on legalities. Time to come out of your box. (NT) -- Frank, 14:29:43 05/27/07 Sun
  • She actually looked amazing in before she left, very flat stomach....I think she needs to watch that Mexican food, lol!!! (NT) -- Sandra, 10:37:28 05/23/07 Wed
• Has anyone noticed that the individual negative posts are mainly from two people? Do they not realize we can see their IP address everytime they add a new post? You could have just stated your thoughts in one post, not nessesary to act as more than one person. (NT) -- Sandra, 09:45:58 05/23/07 Wed
  • LOL, maybe it's the designer that bid to do another design for her and never got it! Because, I just can't beleive any Canadian would not love this costume!!! (NT) -- Frank, 14:48:28 05/27/07 Sun
• pageant experts: how do they judge national costume?? -- --, 07:26:07 05/24/07 Thu
  • It's like an added feature to the competition, but has no impact on winning the crown. It's a completely separate competition within the competition. They are judged on 3 catagories only for the crown. 33% on their interview, 33% on the swinsuit, 33% on the evening gown. (NT) -- Sandra, 13:48:35 05/24/07 Thu
• Re: Um...What Do You Guys Think? -- Terri Tanner, 13:03:04 05/24/07 Thu
  • So true! Many people probably don't even know that both the men's and women's Canadian hockey teams BOTH won the GOLD this past month. For the men, it's the 3rd time in 5 years and the women I think 2 in 5...correct me if I'm wrong? (NT) -- Sandra, 13:52:20 05/24/07 Thu
  • It's too bad Cali didn't go as a hockey player! (NT) -- Val, 22:38:12 05/24/07 Thu
• I love this! Finally, a costume worth talking/arguing about! Like it or not ... she looks hot in it. I'd rather have this "Halloween" costume (at least Halloween is part of OUR traditions) than another get-up that makes our delegate look like a turkey exploded on her. LOL (NT) -- Mike D, 18:52:42 05/24/07 Thu
  • I agree, as I posted above - I like the costume. I wish they had done this for my favorite, Leanne Cecille. (NT) -- Brent, 01:29:52 05/25/07 Fri
    • I agree, Leanne was beautiful and really got cut up on her costume. (NT) -- Sandra, 19:18:27 05/25/07 Fri
  • I have to say, I love the controversy as well! The designer must be getting a kick out of it. (NT) -- Sandra, 19:28:53 05/25/07 Fri
  • Know kidding!!! I Think it's great, probably one of the most talked about Canadian costumes ever. (NT) -- Frank, 14:36:10 05/27/07 Sun
• She's Miss Universe Canada, Not Miss Universe Toronto. She should be wearing a Team Canada jersey! (NT) -- jmho, 15:47:10 05/28/07 Mon
  • She has Canada on her back. I think the point is that "Hockey" is the representation here, not the uniform itself. (NT) -- Val, 18:52:07 05/29/07 Tue
• I think this looks really trashy and yes Canada is known for hockey but I'm sure we could have represented it in a classier way!..Very dissappointed in the MUC org... (NT) -- OMG, 13:29:16 05/30/07 Wed
  • I am also disappointed in the MUC org this year. I don't felt they dedicated the same time and energy to Inga, as they did to past reps like Natalie and Alice, which I think is unfortunate. (NT) -- -, 13:39:24 05/30/07 Wed
    • Like I said above, I think thats not true. I think they spent much more time on Inga then at least Alice. You can tell if you check the photo album on the muc website. They posted every little thing of what Inga was doing! They posted her wardrobe and tons of pics from MU. Inga already has more photo albums on the site than Alice had in her entire reign! And they posted like 15 pics of her competing at MU (none from the final) and then no pics for the rest of her reign! Obviously there was something not right about that. Inga had lots of prep and attention maube even more then natalie. (NT) -- ---, 17:36:55 05/31/07 Thu
      • They prepped Alice by sending her to another major pageant. Where did they send Inga for practice? (NT) -- --, 15:50:25 06/01/07 Fri
        • It wouldn't have helped. Come on people, face the facts - she wasn't competitive and no training would have changed that. (NT) -- Brent ;-), 21:41:19 06/01/07 Fri
        • Thats not really prep considering she was sent before she won Miss Canada. And this year, they sent Samantha and Teresa to other pageants, and they didnt win MUC. Just because you are sent to another pageant does not mean you will win MUC. Inga had more training and prep after she won. (NT) -- d, 20:17:09 06/02/07 Sat
        • Lets try and be realistic, they had SIX WEEKS this year!!! They had THREE MONTHS with Alice!!! (NT) -- Val, 22:21:16 06/07/07 Thu
          • I think if the years were reversed, alice still would have done as well, if not better. She didnt need much prep any way. look at her when she won miss canada, she was already beautiful. the only difference i saw at miss universe was better hair and a more realistic tan. I think inga is great but i really dont think extra time would have helped her place. (NT) -- D, 23:34:35 06/07/07 Thu
  • OMG is right!!! Did you not see the huge photo of her on the front page of the National Post that week!!! There's a fine line between trashy and sexy.....and this was CERTAINLY NOT trashy....OMG....she looked "HOT and SEXY" as I've said before and although she was very sexy, she still looked VERY classy, learn to tell the differance please!!! How would they have better represented hockey, by throwing her in a loose fitted jersey 5 times her size!!! Some of you people really make me laugh!!! (NT) -- Val, 22:32:02 06/07/07 Thu

• Re: Apply Now! -- Bebeci-Miss Sun and Salsa 2006, 07:15:23 06/16/07 Sat

• Canada placed in the judge's list, but she was replaced -- Please read inside, 18:44:09 06/09/07 Sat
  • Gee, how do you know this? I'm not aware that this information is ever released. And as for Inga being much better than Japan - no way! Canada doesn't have a magic ticket into the semis. We place when we send competitive girls. Sometimes we don't, like this year and three years ago. Hopefully, next year we'll have better judges and select a better candidate. (NT) -- Brent, 18:48:55 06/09/07 Sat
    • These are rumors and is not true! MU does not release this information. (NT) -- JJ, 22:12:58 06/09/07 Sat
• I know this because the useful piece of info leaked. I'm back with a copy of the newspaper (NT) -- Inga was better than most of the top 15 this year. Japan one of the worst, 04:41:26 06/10/07 Sun
  • Then scan your copy of your "newspaper." I don't believe you. You just want to bash Riyo. (NT) -- Brent, 10:05:32 06/10/07 Sun

• You've probably gotten a million responses to this, but here's the info: http://syokkahwin.com/blog/2007/04/25/paradorn-srichaphan-natalie-glebova-engaged-wedding-pictures/ (NT) -- Brent, 16:51:02 06/04/07 Mon
• Yeah. they will marry the November 29, this year (NT) -- Thai, 19:15:27 06/05/07 Tue
  • Re: Yeah. they will marry the November 29, this year -- Janet, 22:51:28 06/06/07 Wed

• But in 2004 the winner was Australia and 1st RU was USA... (NT) -- -, 12:51:32 06/05/07 Tue

• Aaaaaaaand the winner is Japan! Lovely girl:) I had thought that either Venezuela or Brazil had it for sure, but they look for a unique beauty each year, and they did so. And now starts a new chapter in the Miss Universe history:) (NT) -- -, 23:47:05 05/28/07 Mon
  • Re: Aaaaaaaand the winner is Japan! Lovely girl:) I had thought that either Venezuela or Brazil had it for sure, but they look for a unique beauty each year, and they did so. And now starts a new chapter in the Miss Universe history:) -- --, 01:13:46 05/29/07 Tue
• I suspected Japan would get it this year. I think Brazil was the better choice though. (NT) -- Sandra, 10:01:58 05/29/07 Tue
• I thought Brazil was going to win right from the start of the show.. w/ Venezuala 2nd.. I was surprised Japan made top 10, let alone top 5.. then the winner?! Sorry, the judges screwed up royally. Last year Japan was fantastic.. so cute, and she spoke 5 languages. This year she was unattractive, and blah on stage. (NT) -- Very disappointed., 10:27:56 05/29/07 Tue
• I did like Japan and I thought she was competition, although I thought FOR SURE that ugly gown would've ruined her! my favourite out of the 5 were Brazil and Venezuela, oh well. (NT) -- Val, 18:47:20 05/29/07 Tue
• Japan is a good winner, although from the top 5 I would have prefered USA or Korea. I absolutely detested Brazil - she was so harsh looking and phony. I can believe she made the semi's let alone 1st runner up. I smell a fix. (NT) -- Brent, 23:03:33 05/29/07 Tue
• Brazil was better than Japan, the japanese girl was awful on swimsuit,, her catwalk was really weird, it looked like she was hoping, u can call that Gucci dress beautiful, but I hated.....I thought Brazil would win but she stood on the right side of the screen like all the 1st runner up... (NT) -- Ligia, 01:18:31 05/30/07 Wed
  • Re: Brazil was better than Japan, the japanese girl was awful on swimsuit,, her catwalk was really weird, it looked like she was hoping, u can call that Gucci dress beautiful, but I hated.....I thought Brazil would win but she stood on the right side of the screen like all the 1st runner up... -- --, 04:31:24 05/30/07 Wed
    • Yeah... she was so 'confident' that she missed the "mark" and almost walked off the end of the runway. I didn't like her either. (NT) -- that's just my opinion, 08:35:53 05/30/07 Wed
  • Brazil was ugly and cheap. It's well know that her placement was a fix. (NT) -- Brent, 21:50:53 06/01/07 Fri
    • she absolutely lacked elegance on stage. i felt at times she was overdoing it a bit (NT) -- hk missologist, 01:50:55 06/02/07 Sat
    • More on Miss Brazil's nastiness and poor sportsmanship. I took this from another board. (Click in.....) -- Brent, 11:44:13 06/02/07 Sat
      • HI Brent- Im not a fan of Miss Brazil and I do believe some of the comments made about her, but I also heard that her comments to the press were misinterpted or taken out of context. (NT) -- JJ, 13:37:41 06/02/07 Sat

• It funny, Riyo is getting a lot of criticism on the boards, just like Natalie got when she beat Puerto Rico. However by the end of Natalie's reign, she was almost universally adored and many people consider her one of the most beautiful Miss Universe's ever (she certainly kept her figure, unlike Zuleyka, the porker). I predict that people will warm to Riyo. I like her. As for Brazil, I don't think I've ever detested a 1st runner up more. I find her harsh and cheap looking. And you can bet that she would be really fat by the end of her reign. Plus, she's nasty and a poor sport. I was so glad so didn't win. (NT) -- Brent, 21:48:59 06/01/07 Fri
  • How do you know she is nasty and poor sport? Have you met her? Plus, why do you say her placement was a fix? (NT) -- Japan looks more like a "fix" than her., 22:59:43 06/01/07 Fri
    • When asked why she didn't congratulate Riyo, she replied, "I didn't and that's final." That's been reported in many places. As for her placement being a fix, I've read that Trump is seeking to build two towers in Brazil. A large contingent of Brazilians showed up at MU, including many former Miss Brazils. Furthermore, the current Miss Brazil went around telling people she was going to win. This is what I've read, and also heard from people who probably know what they're taling about. This girl was a very unpopular winner of Miss Brazil. Many of the other contestants felt she purchased the crown. Plus, my own personal observations of this girl during the final night, made me dislike her intensely. She was phony and coarse. (NT) -- Brent, 23:30:53 06/01/07 Fri
      • Mitch reported that alot of the contestants at MU though Japan or Korea were going to take it. It was also reported that Mexico preferred Japan over Brazil and Korea of the final five. I glad we got a winner that was liked by the other contestants. Also, Miss Brazil was dethroned from her Top Model of the World title (NT) -- JJ, 13:35:05 06/02/07 Sat

• What do you mean there was some sort of controversy? Why? What was going on? Who was it between? (NT) -- I would live to hear the dish.., 09:03:27 05/30/07 Wed
• i would looove to know to! (NT) -- kar, 16:53:40 05/30/07 Wed
• I have written some of what went on at the pageant on Pageant Central, voy.com208387 -- mitch (from toronto), 19:26:18 05/30/07 Wed
  • Re: I have written some of what went on at the pageant on Pageant Central, voy.com208387 -- ....., 08:53:58 06/01/07 Fri
    • Enter it as www.voy.com/208387/ and it will work. (NT) -- Brent, 21:43:04 06/01/07 Fri
• Mitch - Thank you for the wonderful inside view you wrote on Pageant Central. It is amazing to think that is how things went, it blows my mind that people could act like that. You mentioned that they showed the scores on a scoreboard, did they show only the the top 15 scores or did they show everyone's scores. I would love to know how Inga placed! Please tell us more about your experience. (NT) -- Lisa Harrigan - Miss Calgary 2006, 22:26:39 05/31/07 Thu
• I have pictures I could share with all of you of Inga and Denis, if I could figure out how to attach them to this message board!!! (NT) -- mitch, 00:28:29 06/01/07 Fri
  • How to post a picture: (CLICK IN) -- Tommy, 09:27:40 06/01/07 Fri

• Re: Did Miss USA get boo'd when she was in the top 5? Did Miss Tanzania have a bald head due to illness or was it just the way she is??No matter what she was beautiful! -- Miranda, 08:39:49 05/29/07 Tue
  • They did get roudy when she was on stage, but it was hard to tell what they were saying. I think she saved herself pretty good after that fall, got to give her credit for that. (NT) -- Val, 18:54:29 05/29/07 Tue
    • They kept chanting "Mexico - Mexico - Mexico......" (NT) -- --, 23:39:41 05/29/07 Tue
  • Rachel did get booed and I found it disgusting. She was gracious and elegant and very brave throughout it. Tanzania shaves her head. She is very independent. (NT) -- Brent, 23:01:02 05/29/07 Tue

• Re: Good luck Inga, you will do us proud! -- tomf, 07:44:04 05/29/07 Tue