Manila Bulletin: Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Evening Gown Review
Not only have we witnessed the crowning of the queens who will be representing the Philippines in international pageants this year, we also saw the masterpieces of Filipino fashion designers during the Long Gown competition If there’s a shortage of crystals and sequins in your local fabric shop, this might be the reason why: The […]
A Walk to Remember – Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Evening Gown Review (Part 2)
High Slits, High Impact Rachel Peters (Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2017), the night’s big winner, set the stage on fire the moment she stepped out. Designer Val Taguba knew to highlight her assets. He chose a vibrant orange color with a smattering of crystals on the bodice to show off her gorgeous tan. He put a […]
A Walk to Remember – Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Evening Gown Review (Part 1)
Last April 30, the Philippines’ most prestigious pageant crowned its new set of beauty queens who will represent our country in six international competitions. This year’s pageant also solidified the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc.’s (BPCI) collaboration with the country’s best fashion designers. In most cases, a candidate can choose a designer to dress her for […]
The Evolving Pinay Beauty
Have you ever noticed how Filipinos love to emphasize and celebrate the “foreign blood” of mixed-race Filipinas? Think Solenn Heussaff, Anne Curtis, and Georgina Wilson. Many have come before them. These celebrated mixed-race celebrities aren’t the first. Certainly, they won’t be the last. Abroad, it’s the other way around. A celebrity of mixed-heritage in the […]
And the Bb. Pilipinas Frontrunners are…
On April 30, the pageant world will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of the 2017 Bb. Pilipinas winners. The 53rd edition of Bb. Pilipinas is a highly anticipated event, as it produces candidates who will compete in several prestigious global pageants, including, of course, Miss Universe. Top Row: Maria Angelica de Leon (Bb. #15), Sirene […]
Queen of the World
Manila Bulletin Interview: Sash factor’s role in French Beauty Queen’s Miss U win
I was quoted in this article is written by Alex Y. Vergara. Three days after the 65th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Manila, “beau con” fans are still abuzz with talk and post-pageant “analysis” about its ultimate outcome. Forget Miss Venezuela Mariam Habach’s mysterious exclusion from the top 12. It most likely had something to do with the […]