Beauty, queens, and everything in between
by Voltaire E. Tayag The victory of Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray, is made even sweeter by its ripple effect on the Philippine fashion industry. It all began with Catriona’s vision, which took months of meticulous curating. During the Raise Your Flag Homecoming tribute, Catriona narrated how she prepared a PowerPoint presentation to guide her team and […]
by Voltaire Tayag It’s truly been a long time coming. The entire country had been waiting two months to welcome their queen. And seeing Catriona beaming with so much joy and pride, you’d think she won just yesterday. In a way, her deferred celebratory return was good because she has experienced being Miss Universe 2018 […]
MANILA, Philippines – Upon the arrival and registration of a Miss Universe candidate at their official residence, they must immediately follow the strict schedule and rules set forth by the MUO (Miss Universe Organization). The women are also assigned chaperones to escort them to their various commitments. Gifts or personal items to be given to […]
Last November 29, 2018, Catriona Gray left Manila as Bb. Pilipinas Universe to compete for Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok. She came back on December 19 as Miss Universe 2018. (Miss Universe 2018: The Philippines’ Catriona Gray) Upon her arrival in Bangkok in a very memorable Thai-inspired, emerald ensemble with a side drape detail, tailored pants and […]
To watch the live coronation of Miss Philippines winning Miss Universe has always been on my bucket list. On December 17, 2018, the likelihood of this happening is very real. It would be the Philippines’ 4th Miss Universe crown after Pia Wurztbach’s win in 2015. The first two happened in a span of 4 years (Gloria […]
Catriona Gray is not the only beauty queen who has earned the right to compete in both Miss World and Miss Universe WORLD AND UNIVERSE. These ladies have participated in both competitions. Photos from AFP/Miss Universe Organization Newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018, Catriona Gray, has achieved the nearly unimaginable task of being Miss World […]
Filipino pageant fans had a lot to be excited about during the 2017 pageant season. Here’s a look back at some of the events that will forever be marked in pageant history. For the second time in history, the Miss Universe pageant was held two times in the same calendar year. 2014 MU 2014: January […]
LAS VEGAS, USA – The 66th Annual Miss Universe Pageant has crowned Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa in a night filled with shocks and surprises. South Africa’s Second Miss Universe The last woman from South Africa to win was back in 1978 with Margaret Gardiner. It was a well-deserved win as Nel-Peters was a frontrunner […]
LIKE A DAUGHTER. Rodgil Flores, Rachel Peters’ mentor, says the Filipino-British beauty queen is like a daughter to him. Screenshot from Instagram/@rachelpetersx Rodgil Flores, one of the mentors of Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters, arrived in Las Vegas a day before the pageant. Rodgil is a co-founder of Kagandahang Flores, the camp which Rachel […]
LAS VEGAS, USA – It won’t be long till we find out which of young women competing in Las Vegas will be crowned Miss Universe 2017. There is no doubt that this is still the most highly coveted title in the pageant world. The best of the best from participating countries prepped and trained for […]