• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• A blast from the past!!! WOW! (NT) -- Jimmy S., 13:48:08 07/01/07 Sun
  • I agree! And how great it was! I was getting all emotional just watching. Our past successes, even if they had not placed at MU. I love my Canada! :-) (NT) -- Dee, 21:24:19 07/02/07 Mon

• 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

• She is beautiful :) (NT) -- --, 06:42:16 06/15/07 Fri
  • Re: She is beautiful :) -- --, 07:13:38 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

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

• 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

• 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

• Quite a beauty and in another year would have likely won. However this year, there was a backlash. Too many people were upset with the latin dominance of MU. (Even in Natalie's year, 4 of the 5 finalists were latina). I think MUO un derstood and there was no way a latina was going to win this year. The crown was going to Europe or Asia. (NT) -- Brent, 23:18:56 05/29/07 Tue
• she's so beautiful! (NT) -- :), 12:31:22 05/30/07 Wed
  • She's Maginificent!!!! I can't believe they didn't crown her! (NT) -- In Love with Ven!, 12:34:40 05/31/07 Thu
    • She improved a lot since she was crowned Miss Venezuela. The one I'm looking forward to seeing is Miss Venezuela World. She was my favorite and at Miss Venezuela was even more beautiful than Lys. (NT) -- Brent, 21:45:08 06/01/07 Fri

• 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

• Not at all.. J.A. has a large nose and close set "beedy" eyes. They look nothing alike.. not even similiar! (NT) -- --, 15:38:27 05/28/07 Mon

• great gown! i like it more than alice's from last yr :) imagine alice in hers? sigh...im still bitter she was robbed lol (NT) -- hk missologist, 13:22:09 05/24/07 Thu
  • I like her gown as well, but Alice's looked more dramatic. (NT) -- Val, 22:10:56 05/24/07 Thu
  • YES, Alice was SOOO robbed last year!!! I still can't believe USA was in and she wasn't! Pleaasssee....ahhh.....best not to think about now! (NT) -- Frank, 14:57:10 05/27/07 Sun
    • very! i wanted alice & mexico in & would've taken out USA & paraguay. (NT) -- hk missologist, 16:01:19 05/27/07 Sun
• She looks REALLY good! Keep in mind, she may not wear the same gown for final night. I knew she could do it. I think based on her performance, she should make top 15 for sure!!! GOOD JOB, GO INGA!!! (NT) -- Sandra, 13:43:32 05/24/07 Thu
• Actually, these are prolly better (click inside) -- Mike D, 13:43:36 05/24/07 Thu
  • pixelated as hell, but it looks like she has a great body...but she really looks lost on the stage, like she isnt sure which way to turn or how to pose, it doesnt seem like it is coming natural to her (NT) -- Christi, 19:07:34 05/24/07 Thu
• I think she has more than a good shot to make Top 15. Based on this performance alone (and the other delegates I've seen), I think she'll make Top 10, too. But, ya ... seriously, I am PRAYING MUC has got a fabulous gown for her in her luggage for finals! BRING OUT THE BIG GUNS this Sunday!!! (NT) -- Mike D, 18:48:55 05/24/07 Thu
• inga videos -- --, 22:20:52 05/24/07 Thu
• She looks great, TOP 15 FOR SURE!!! (NT) -- Val, 22:37:04 05/24/07 Thu
• I think she looks GREAT! I think we can safely say she's in top 15 to start. GOOD JOB INGA!!!!! (NT) -- Frank, 14:53:46 05/27/07 Sun

• WOW! What a night!! So a quick overview of the results: 2nd runner up, Denise Garrido; 1st runner up, Danika Landry; Miss North Ontario Regional Canada, Renee-Anne Montpellier!!!! AMAZING! This girl is fabulous! I am so proud of her, I cannot even express this enough! And to Cheryl and Stacey: what a phenomenal job the pageant was! It was so well done; so much work was put into this which made it a spectacular event! AMAZING AMAZING! (NT) -- Dee, 10:32:17 05/27/07 Sun

• Thanks for the insight! Can't wait till Monday! (NT) -- Sandra, 19:31:23 05/25/07 Fri
• Thanks for the great report...I have to be honest...I have 5 favorites now and I will be happy if any one of them take it all....VENEZUELA, KOREA, USA, ANGOLA, and SOUTH AFRICA..... I love INGA too...great catwalk skills......but how is my Miss Philippines??? Is she eye catching at all??? I'm glad you're having a great time! (NT) -- Drew, 23:15:50 05/25/07 Fri

• GREAT, looking forward to your first hand info and photos!!! (NT) -- Sandra, 13:53:12 05/23/07 Wed
  • Thanks, Mitch!! I know everything really appreciates the updates. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy and thanks for passing on the good wishes from others. Say "hi" to everyone, and tell Roberto I hope to finally meet him soon! lol Enjoy! (NT) -- Jimmy S., 00:36:07 05/24/07 Thu
    • Jimmy, are you not going this year? (NT) -- Sandra, 09:44:16 05/24/07 Thu
• OK, REALLY DYING TO SEE PHOTOS FROM LAST NIGHT!!!! Any available, how did she do? Haven't spoken to anyone yet! (NT) -- Sandra, 09:43:21 05/24/07 Thu

• Re: The fact a picture like this was taken and exposed in the first place is scary enough. I have a feeling MUC is not taking this girl seriously. I haven't seen the same effort and fire from them as they have given to past Miss Canadas. -- ..., 21:01:47 05/23/07 Wed

• some of her pics will prob be up in the gallery next week ;) (NT) -- hk missologist, 15:57:02 05/23/07 Wed

• Maybe you were born in Canada.. but were your parents? were your grandparents? great-grandparents? I wonder what they would have to say about your comment. They would probably be ashamed of you. Which decade do we live in? everyone in this country is not really Canadian. That is of course unless you're Native. What is so wrong about the BEST girl winning? And what difference does it make if she is 1st or 5the generation Canadian? The best woman should win, and always does. We live in Canada. We pride ourselves on diversity and ACCEPTANCE of diversity. What kind of hypocrits would we be if we didn't allow immigrants an equal chance at winning something like this? Would that not be discrimination? Thank god the judges are not as narrow-minded as you are. Maybe it's your ego that is hurt. you dont want all these "damn immigrants taking up Canadian jobs!" Let the best girl win! (NT) -- Canada is MADE BY IMMIGRANTS...proud to be one!, 03:00:52 05/17/07 Thu
  • amen to that (NT) -- ..., 08:51:08 05/17/07 Thu
    • We've had 3 Miss Russia's represent Canada in 3 consecutive years. (NT) -- amen to that!, 12:06:09 05/17/07 Thu
      • Alice was NOT Russian. She was Bulgarian-Armenian. And yes, there is a difference (NT) -- Dvaid, 18:47:57 05/17/07 Thu
      • Such an ignorant comment. (NT) -- educate yourself, 18:55:16 05/17/07 Thu
  • While I don't disagree that any citizen (whether born in Canada or not) should be elible to represent Canada in a beauty contest, I do disagree with your sweeping and subjective statement that the best girl always wins. Many of us would disagree with that statement, especially this year. (NT) -- Brent, 11:40:28 05/17/07 Thu
    • I suppose it depends on what you consider to be beautiful. But I think no matter how many immigrants in a row have won, they should have equal opportunity every single year! And if they happen to win every single year, then too bad! The majority of strong canadidates were either born in a different country or their parents were (like Ramona's) but I'm sure if Ramona had won, people would still be complaining that she's not a "real Canadian". FYI none of the top five from this year or last year were "real Canadians". (NT) -- David, 18:54:23 05/17/07 Thu
      • Thats not the issue all you guys... THE issue is that asian and black delegates do not really stand a chance.... Denis wants a Natalie clone cause he THINKS thats what works. Really all these poor girls that try there hardest do not stand a chance. Do you notice that there is always 1 or 2 token black or asian delegate. they should Just own up to it, and don't let any in next year........ (NT) -- jeez (angrry), 13:25:56 05/18/07 Fri
        • no one can answer the one question that would put it to rest. -- Christi, 22:49:23 05/18/07 Fri
      • I think people are confused. They think that these beauty queens reperesent the whole nation abroad. I disagree. They represent themselves while wearing a sash with the name CANADA on it. That's it. (NT) -- Why is this board so dead? No Inga supporters?, 14:22:50 05/18/07 Fri
      • Perhaps this is why national pride among other countries is far greater than Canada's in general. (NT) -- Observation, 14:24:10 05/18/07 Fri
        • i was discriminated when i won -- teresa, 03:17:36 05/19/07 Sat
  • Hear, hear, SO true! (NT) -- Val, 14:56:24 05/22/07 Tue

• Do you really think the interviews count for that much or anything at all even? I mean, take a look at most of the women who land in the semifinals and finals at Miss Universe. They can't talk for beans. I don't think interviews save women. It's all about swimsuit and evening gown. (NT) -- I'm she will do well though. She's a smart cookie., 18:24:55 05/21/07 Mon

• Go to www.beautiesofcanada.com, they are always updating photos of her from MU. (NT) -- Sandra, 09:30:16 05/21/07 Mon