Rappler Talk Entertainment: Voltaire Tayag on what it takes to win a crown
It’s an image most of us are familiar with – of a statuesque and glamorous woman sashaying down a runway, hand waving to an adoring crowd, with a huge crown on her head and a sash that proclaims her the most beautiful in her country, the earth, or the universe. And while beauty pageants aren’t […]
Miss Universe PH Catriona Gray on why style and substance matters
STYLISH LADY. Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray is one of the awoardees of this year’s ‘People Asia ‘s’ Women of Style and Substance. All photos by Voltaire Tayag/Rappler MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is touted as a pageant loving country. Our love affair with pageants dates back to the carnival queens of the early […]
Catching up with Ahtisa Manalo at her Miss International send-off
BB. PILIPINAS INTERNATIONAL. Ahtisa Manalo gets ready to compete in the Miss International pageant in November. Photo by Voltaire Tayag The Miss International Beauty Pageant holds a very special place in the Filipinos’ hearts. First, the first ever Miss International 1960 is Stella Marquez of Colombia. She is more popularly known as Madame Stella Marquez […]
Miss World Philippines 2018 Charity Gala review
The Miss World Philippines 2018 preliminary activities culminated in a glamorous evening at the MWP Charity Gala last October 2, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. At the very core of these pageants are their solid advocacies – which is why having a charity gala to raise funds for the MWP charity is one of the […]
BYS x Miss World Philippines 2018 Fashion Show
When two beauty industry giants collaborate, you just know something powerful is bound to happen – which is precisely what took place when Miss World Philippines and cosmetics brand BYS collaborated for the second year in a row this year’s pageant. On October 1, BYS and Miss World Philippines hosted the 2018 BYS Holiday Presentation […]
ABS-CBN Ball 2018: Fashion review
One of the biggest nights in Philippine entertainment dominated social media in its debut – the first ever ABS-CBN Ball held on Saturday, September 29 at the Shangri-La Makati. All the stars of the network graced the highly-anticipated red carpet event, which is the country’s equivalent to the Oscar’s. For many people, it’s seemingly a […]
These Bb. Pilipinas beauties are ready to conquer
MANILA, Philippines – The fourth quarter of every year has become international pageant season. The biggest, most prestigious beauty pageants hold their annual events between October to December. This is the NBA or Superbowl season equivalent for pageant afficionados all over the world. Much like athletes, the beauty queens intesify their training and hone their […]
The Star Magic Ball looks of Daniel Padilla
MANILA, Philippines – Dubbed the “Teen King” of Philippine entertainment, Daniel Padilla skyrocketed into fame largely because of ABS-CBN primetime soap, Princess and I and his love team with co-star Kathryn Bernardo. He is best known for being part of KathNiel. But many forget that aside from acting, Daniel started out as a bassist for the band Parking […]
The Star Magic Ball Looks of Piolo Pascual
MANILA, Philippines – The first ever ABS-CBN Ball is just around the corner. If you’re confused by the name name – know that it’s the usual Star Magic Ball you’ve come to know and love, the brainchild of PR guru and travel/events organizer, Keren Pascual. This time, it’s a bigger and more inclusive event which […]
Miss World Philippines 2018 Beach Beauty Competition Review
PALAWAN, Philippines – The world-renowned tourist destination of El Nido, Palawan played host to the Miss World Philippines 2018 Beach Beauty Competition on Thursday, September 20. The 40 candidates were welcomed by Mayor Nieves Cabunalda Rosento and very accommodating local government officials. The candidates were so proud to know that for almost 18 years, the […]