Thursday 29 November 2012

Miss Universe 2012 Pre-Arrivals Hotpicks

Kosovo's Aferdita Dreshaj is last year's Pre-Arrival Winner

In just a matter of short days, Miss Universe 2012 will kick off at Las Vegas. All the candidates from each country are now on their journey to Vegas to compete for the crown. Prior to this and as a tradition, we present to you our Miss Universe 2012 Pre Arrivals Hotpicks!

1. Philippines - Janine Tugonon
2. Georgia - Tamar Shedania
3. USA - Olivia Culpo
4. Venezuela - Irene Esser
5. South Africa - Melinda Bam
6. Kosovo - Diana Avdiu
7. Croatia - Elizabeta Burg
8. Mexico - Karina Gonzalez
9. Czech Republic - Tereza Chlebovska
10. Puerto Rico - Bodine Koehler
11. Ecuador - Carolina Aguirre
12. Australia - Renae Ayris
13. Jamaica - Chantal Zaky
14. Ireland - Adrienne Murphy
15. France - Marie Payet
16. Lebanon - Rina Chibany
17. Spain - Andrea Huisgen
18. Thailand - Nuptimon Farida Waller
19. Chile - Ana Luisa Konig
20. Germany - Andrea Endemann
21. Nicaragua - Farah Eslaquit
22. Guatemala - Laura Godoy
23. Netherlands - Natalie den Dekker
24. Canada - Adwoa Yamoah
25.  Albania - Adrola Dushi

Sahar Biniaz substituted!


Reigning Miss Universe Canada 2012 Sahar Biniaz will be substituted be her first runnner up Adwoa Yamoah (26, 5'9) to the Miss Universe 2012 pageant which will kick off in 2 days. Sprain Calcaneus strucked Biniaz. Yamoah, on the other hand, accepted the responsibility of representing Canada in just a matter of short time.

Sahar Biniaz is still the reigning Miss Universe Canada 2012. Beauties of Canada wishes her full recovery soon. (Also UBC)

Saturday 24 November 2012

Miss Earth 2012 is Tereza Fajksova (CZECH REPUBLIC)


Miss Earth 2012 was held at Versailles Palace, Manila, Philippines. Tereza Fajskova, 23-year old Czech model, crowned Miss Earth 2012 by Olga Alava! Miss Air is Stephany Stefanowitz of the Philippines, Miss Water is Venezuela's Osmariel Villalobos and Miss Fire is Camila Brant representing Brazil.

Completing the Top 8 are: Nepal - Nagma Shrestha, Russia - Natalia Pereverzeva, South Africa - Tamerin Jardine and USA - Siria Bojorquez. Completing the Top 16 are: Costa Rica - Fabiana Granados, Germany - Nel Linda Zublewitz, Italy - Giulia Capuani, Japan - Megumi Noda, Korea - Sara Kim, Mexico - Paula Aguilar Concha, Poland - Justyna Rajczyk, and Scotland - Sara Pender.

The pageant started with Parade of Nations as the Opening Number, then the Announcement of the Top 16, Swimsuit Competition, Announcement of Top 8, Evening Gown Competition, Top 4 Announcement and the Q and A. 

Miss Air 2009 Sandra Seifert, March Nelson and TV host- Ginger Conejero hosted the pageant. 


Friday 23 November 2012

Miss Intercontinental 2012 is Venezuela!

Photo: Missosology

Venezuela's Daniela Chalbaud is the new Miss Intercontinental! She was crowned at Aachen, Germany by last year's winner Jessica Hartman. Chalbaud competed at Miss Venezuela 2012 few months ago but unplaced.

1st Runner Up is Puerto Rico - Genesis Davila, 2nd Runner Up is England - Laura Ashfield, 3rd Runner Up is South Africa - Roxanne Amy Zeller and the 4th Runner Up is Thailand - Natthida Pekkhad. Completing the Top 15: Turkey, Latvia, Belgium, Spain, India, China, Colombia, Bolivia, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica.

Miss Earth 2012 Final Hotpicks/Prediction





Final ResultsContestant
Miss Earth 2012
  •  South Africa – Tamerin Jardine
Miss Air
  •  Venezuela – Osmariel Villalobos
Miss Water
  •  Czech Republic – Tereza Fajksova
Miss Fire
  •  Turkey – Ilknur Durasi
Finalists
  •   USA – Siria Bojorquez
  •  Thailand – Waratthaya Wongchayaporn
  •  Puerto Rico – Darli Pacheco
  •   Norway – Nina Fjalestad
Semi-finalists
  •  Brazil – Camila Brant
  •  Philippines – Stephany Stefanowitz
  •  Russia – Natalia Pereverzeva
  •  Sweden – Camilla Hansson
  •  Netherlands – Shauny Bult
  •  US Virgin Islands – Carolyn Whitney Heller
  •  Mongolia – Battsetseg Turbat
  •  Northern Ireland – Ciara Walker

Thursday 22 November 2012

Pageant Vixen Talks: Melody Mir

Last week in our "Pageant Vixen Talks," we had Miss South Dakota - USA 2012, Taylor Neisen. She gave us a lot of information about her. Through her interview, we learn about her advocacy and her life as an ordinary person but at the same time, a beauty queen. This week, let's get to know more on Melody Mir, she represented Dominican Republic in the 2012 Miss International in Okinawa. Among the 69 ladies who competed, she won the title as 3rd Runner-Up.



UBC: Who is Melody on a normal day?
Melody: I'm a student, model and life lover.

UBC: Describe your childhood years.
Melody: My Childhood was very rich in knowledge and experience I had the opportunity of growing up in different countries as Dominican Republic, Spain and Germany.
That made me value different cultures and countries in very early years. That's why traveling around the world is one of passions.

UBC: What made you to join Miss Dominican Republic - International?
Melody: It was a dream that I was chasing of being the ambassador of goodwill and beauty of my country to the world. Also being a Miss you have the opportunity of becoming a role model and you have the chance to share and get to know more cultures and at the same time you share yours.

UBC: How did winning the title changed your life?
Melody: Winning the tittle gave me a big responsibility and the compromise of putting higher possible the name of my country. Also the goal of getting positive attention for my beautiful island.

UBC: How is it to represent "Dominican Republic" on an international pageant?
Melody: Its an honor and a dream come true.

UBC: How did you preparing for Miss International?
Melody: I didn't have much time as I was elected on July 4th but I had a good team that help me out as my national director Diany Mota that is also the designer of my gown dresses, Oscar Grullon gave me some "Miss Catwalk" tips, Aridio Garcia gave me my final look for the contest.I also made some exercise and had a balance diet of food.

UBC: How did you balance time for family and time for pageantry?
Melody: I'm used as a model of having a life on planes traveling and with a busy schedule
For me is important to be focus, to have goals, and of being organized. I think I manage very well to enjoy my family and friends but as everything in life you need to work hard and have some discipline.



UBC: How did the activities in Japan created friendship among you and the girls?
Melody: The activities where amazing very dynamic and we have the opportunity to share with local people and to get the essence of the people and the Japanese culture.
I connected very well with the other girls, it was difficult because we were divided in groups and as usual you get along more with the ones closest to you. But I can say I made some good friendships relations specially with mt beautiful friend Miss Colombia, Melissa Varon.

UBC: What was going through your mind when you became part of the "Top 15"?
Melody: I was very happy and excited. Also started to get very nervous as I knew we had to make and speech.

UBC: When you won 3rd-Runner Up, did you ever expected that?
Melody: You always have the faith for arriving as far as possible so I was very happy, satisfied and pleased that all the work had a good result.



UBC: What advice can you give to those girls who loves pageants?
Melody: I can say to all those girls that is an amazing opportunity represent your country, to get to know new countries and cultures and also to get know more of yourself. Is an unique opportunity on life and that is not only about beauty so they can also grow in another levels and have after it a bigger view and expectation of life. Also that winning is not everything, since the begging we are all winners wearing proudly the Sachs of our country in my case I wasn't anymore Melody and I started to be " Miss Dominican Republic".

UBC: Beauty tip to all.
Melody: Having a Healthy life is important for health and Beauty a swell, lots of water, some exercise and having a positive attitude and smiling makes you look even more beautiful ;).

If people wants to know about me you can put my facebook fan page and website.

Fan page: www.facebook.com/melodymir
Twitter: www.twitter.com/MelodyMir
Website: www.melodymir.com

She definitely inspires many people through her words and actions. Here in UBC, we wish Melody all the best in all her endeavors. We will fully support you Melody in your dreams and goals in life.

Krassa Rossi 2013 (Beauty of Russia 2013)

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ImageKrassa Rossi 2013 is Elina Kireeva (25, 5'8). She will represent Russia at Miss Earth 2013. The pageant happen while it's outgoing queen is competing at Miss Earth 2012 in Manila Philippines. 

Saturday 17 November 2012

Miss Earth 2012 Hotpicks Week 3

It's the third and final week of Miss Earth 2012. The candidates will be reunited again on Manila for the final preliminary events and for the rehearsals. 


1. Turkey - Ilknur Durasi
2. Puerto Rico - Darli Pacheco
3. South Africa - Tamerin Jardine
4. Venezuela - Osmariel Villalobos
5. Thailand - Waratthaya Wongchayaporn 
6. Czech Republic - Tereza Fajksova
7. Norway - Nina Fjalestad
8. Russia - Natalia Pereverzeva
9. Mongolia - Battsetseg Turbat
10. Sweden - Camilla Hansson
11. Spain - Nathalia Moreira
12. USA - Siria Bojorquez
13. Brazil - Camila Brant
14. US Virgin Islands - Carolyn Whitney Heller
15. Philippines - Stephany Stefanowitz
16. Paraguay - Alexandra Fretes

Watch out for our Final Hotpicks and Prediction this Friday!

Thursday 15 November 2012

Star Hellas 2012

A Star Hellas, Star Hellas and Miss Hellas
The most prestigious beauty pageant in Greece, Star Hellas is won by Vasiliki Tsirogianni (20, 5'9 1/2) on its 12th edition. She will represent her country at Miss Universe 2012 in Las Vegas this December. Miss Hellas is Athina Pikraki. She will represent Greece at Miss World 2013 at Bali, Indonesia on September of next year. B Star Hellas is Eftihia Lazarou and B Miss Hellas is Christina Georgopoulou.

Wednesday 14 November 2012

Miss Universe Haiti 2012

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Miss Universe Haiti 2012 is Jacques Christela (22, 5'9 1/2) after a casting took place. She will represent her country at Miss Universe 2012 which will be held in Las Vegas this December. She is a model from Port-au-Prince. 

Tuesday 13 November 2012

Senorita Colombia 2012


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Senorita Colombia 2012 is Miss Valle - Lucía Aldana (22, 5'7 1/2). She will represent Colombia at Miss Universe 2013. Miss Colombia International 2012 is Lorena Hermida (Huila), she will represent Colombia at Miss International 2013. Runners up are Meta, Antioquia, and Atlantico. 

Laura Archbold of San Andres is the huge
favorite but failed to penetrate the Top 5.

Completing the Top 10 are San Andres, Magdalena, Tolima, Cesar and Guajira. 

The runner ups are expected to compete for minor pageants on the future.


Monday 12 November 2012

Pageant Vixen Talks: Taylor Neisen


Last week on our "Pageant Vixen Talks," we had Miss World Netherlands 2012 and Miss Tourism International 2012, Nathalie Den Dekker. She told us many things about her. Indeed, she became a role model to everyone. I'm sure that her advocacy touched you hearts. This week, we have a new beauty queen on our "Pageant Vixen Talks" she is Taylor Neisen. Taylor represented South Dakota in the 2012 Miss USA. Get to know her more on this weeks "Pageant Vixen Talks."



UBC: Who is Taylor that people don't really know?
Taylor: I love kids and have worked as a nanny for over 4 years. My favorite animal is a pig. I love 70’s fashion. I dream of opening up my own Pilates and yoga studio someday.

UBC: Was it your dream to become a beauty queen?
Taylor: I initially started competing just for fun. I knew nothing about beauty pageants when I entered Miss South Dakota Teen USA as a 15 year old. With my competitive nature, the idea of winning kept me coming back, just like any other sport. When I realized what a great opportunity it was to win the title, I decided to really work at achieving my goal to become Miss South Dakota USA. Becoming a beauty queen was never my dream, but rather having the ability to make a difference. Putting on my sash and crown is so fun, but that’s not what being a titleholder is all about. I’m so thrilled to have the opportunity to give back.

UBC: Who inspired you to join Miss South Dakota USA 2012?
Taylor: My 11 year-old niece Julia. She looks up to me in every aspect of life. When I saw what a positive impression I was making in her life, it inspired me to compete for a title that would allow me to have that exact same impact in the lives of other young women.



UBC: How is it being Miss South Dakota USA 2012?
Taylor: A dream-come-true. I am honored to represent the great state of South Dakota. I have had the opportunity to work with so many awesome organizations including the Special Olympics, Children’s Care Hospital, VA Hospitals, Made For Shade, and Focus Driven.

UBC: What is your advocacy as Miss South Dakota USA?
Taylor: I recently became the spokesperson for an organization called Focus Driven. Www.FocusDriven.org. I hope to bring awareness to how deadly using a cell phone while driving really is.

UBC: How were you preparing for Miss USA?
Taylor: The two most obvious answers are eating healthy and working out. Aside from that, I have really been focusing on getting my mind right. Competing for the title of Miss USA is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It’s a huge deal and I want to make sure I can look back on this experience and not have any regrets.



UBC: How do you balance time with your family and being Miss South Dakota USA?
Taylor: I include them in all of my adventures as Miss South Dakota USA. This year isn’t just about me, so I love sharing this experience with them. They are SO supportive!

UBC: How did Chandra Burnham, Miss South Dakota USA 2011, helped you for your preparations?
Taylor: She showed me that dreams do come true. Chandra never gave up her dream of becoming Miss South Dakota USA. After 3 years of competing in the Miss South Dakota Teen USA pageant and never winning, it would have been easy to give up. But, Chandra really set and example that hard work pays off.

UBC: What strategy did apply so that South Dakota would place this year?
Taylor: I plan to just be myself. That’s something that none of the other contestants can do. Not a single one of them can be me. That already sets me apart from all of the other girls.



UBC: How will you treasure this experience as being Miss South Dakota?
Taylor: Every single day I have to pinch myself. This has been a dream come true and I constantly remind myself of that.

UBC: How will you share this memorable experience to your future children and husband?
Taylor: I love to scrapbook. I take pictures at every event and am working on putting them all together in a scrapbook of my year. I can’t wait to look back on it with my kids someday.

UBC: Beauty Tip To All.
Taylor: Wear sunscreen. The sun damages your skin even in the winter. It’s so important to use a daily moisturizer that has an SPF.

UBC: Message to all your fans.
Taylor: Thank you SO MUCH for all of your support. You guys are what make this experience worth it.


Hope that everyone of you get to know her through this interview. Universal Beauty Council wishes Taylor Neisen all the best! Thank you to Miss USA website for the photos. We would also like to thank Ms. Libby Watkins for allowing us to interview Taylor.

Saturday 10 November 2012

Miss Earth 2012 Medal Leaderboard

Here are the complete line-up of Medal winners in all activities.

M.E Trivia Challenge

The Trivia Challenge of Miss Earth 2012 candidates was held at the Robinsons Place Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines last November 4, 2012
Final resultContestant
1
  •  South Africa - Tamerin Jardine
2
  •  USA - Siria Bojorquez
3
  •  Philippines - Stephany Stefanowitz

Walk with M.E

The "Walk with Miss Earth Campaign" were held on the following dates: November 4,6,7 and 8, 2012 .
Final resultContestant
Luneta Park
1
  •  South Africa - Tamerin Jardine
2
  •  Nepal - Nagma Shrestha
3
  •  Denmark - Belinda Jensen
The Fort
1
2
3
Greenbelt
1
2
3
SM Mall of Asia
1
  •  Dominican Republic - Rocio Castellanos
2
  •  Spain - Nathalia Moreira
3
  •  Russia - Natalia Pereverzeva

I Love My Planet School Campaign

The "I Love My Planet School Tour Challenge" were held last November 5 and 8, 2012. The following candidates were chosen as the "Best School Tour Teachers". 
Final resultContestant
Binangonan Elementary School, Rizal
1
  •  Turkey - İlknur Melis Durası
2
  •  US Virgin Islands - Carolyn Whitney Carter
3
  •  Netherlands - Shauny Bult
Makati
1
2
3
TBD
1
2
3

Dolphins Love Freedom Mural Painting Challenge

The "Dolphins Love Freedom Mural Painting Challenge" was held last November 5, 2012 at the Asian Center, Katipunan, Quezon City, Philippines. 
Final resultContestant
Group 1
1
  •  England - Zahida Begum
2
  •  Czech Republic - Tereza Fajksová
3
  •  Crimea - Liudmyla Kuzmina
Group 2
1
  •  Turkey - İlknur Melis Durası
2
  •  Nepal - Nagma Shrestha
3
  •  Australia - Jenna Seymour

Press Presentation @ Taguig

The Official Press Presentation of the Miss Earth 2012 candidates was held last November 6, 2012 at the F1 Hotel in Taguig City. The following candidates were chosen as "Darlings of the Press":
Final resultContestant
1
  •  Philippines - Stephany Stefanowitz
2
  •  Thailand - Waratthaya Wongchayaporn
3
  •  USA - Siria Bojorquez

Liter of Light Project Campaign @ San Juan City, Philippines

The "Liter of Light Project Campaign" were held on the following dates: November 6,8 and 10, 2012. The project promotes the use of plastic bottles with water as an alternative bulb.
Final resultContestant
Group 1
1
  •  Germany - Nel-Linda Zublewitz
2
  •  Moldova - Aliona Chitoroaga
3
  •  Honduras - Odily Alvarenga
Group 2
1
2
3
Group 3
1
2
3

Environmental Seminar @ Bulwagang Ninoy, Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife

The Environmental Seminar of the Miss Earth 2012 candidates was held last November 7, 2012 at the Bulwagang Ninoy, Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife, Diliman, Quezon City. The following candidates were chosen with the "Best Participation":
Final resultContestant
1
  •  South Africa - Tamerin Jardine
2
  •  USA - Siria Bojorquez
3
  •  New Zealand - Gloria Ofa Blake

In the same event, the following candidates were chosen as the "Most Sociable":
Final resultContestant
1
  •  Guam - Sarah Filush
2
  •  Italy - Giulia Capuani
3
  •  Singapore - Phoebe Tan

M.E Greenbag Challenge

The Miss Earth Greenbag Challenge was held at the Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Philippines last November 8, 2012. The activity promotes the use of reusable bags. The following groups of candidates emerged as winners:
Final resultContestant
1
  •  Australia - Jenna Seymour
  •  Belgium - Madina Hamidi
  •  Belize - Jessel Lauriano
2
  •  Austria - Sandra Seidl
  •  Bosnia & Herzegovina - Zerina Sirbegovic
  •  Botswana - Lorraine Ditsebe
3
  •  Singapore - Phoebe Tan
  •  Slovak Republic - Martina Grešová
  •  South Africa - Tamerin Jardine

Resorts Wear Competition

The Resorts Wear Competition of the Miss Earth 2012 candidates were held last November 9, 13 at the Pontefino Hotel in Batangas City, Batangas and in Legazpi City, Albay.
Final resultContestant
Nasugbo, Batangas (Group 1)
1
2
3
Pontefino Hotel (Group 2)
1
  •  Venezuela - Osmariel Villalobos
2
  •  Turkey - İlknur Melis Durası
3
  •  Costa Rica - Fabiana Granados
Legazpi City, Albay (Group 3)
1
2
3

"Winners of Eco-Ambasadress"


Final resultContestant
Group 1
1
2
3
Group 2
1
2
3
Group 3
1
  •  Germany - Nel-Linda Zublewitz
2
  •  South Sudan - Rachel Angeth
3
  •  Ukraine - Ievgeniia Prokopenko