“Subtle” is a word we don’t associate with Miss Grand International. Yet, despite the noise and drama, most notably, its recent entanglements with Miss Universe, the pageant’s becoming harder and harder to dismiss. Because, whether or not you enjoy – … Continue reading Miss Grand International 2026 Candidate Round-Up (Albania to France)
So it finally comes to this. After four weeks of activities and spectacle, the moment of truth finally beckons. Shake-ups came aplenty after the Beauty with a Purpose gala and the extravagant Dances of the World production number. Looking at … Continue reading My Miss World 2026 Wish List
60 years ago, Reita Faria became the first Indian and Asian to win the Blue Crown. What followed was nothing short of legendary – for the country first, at least. And it wasn’t like the door had completely opened. Within … Continue reading Miss World 2026 Candidate Round-Up: Asia and Oceania
Throughout Miss World’s 75-year-run, two winners have been officially replaced by their 1st Runners-Up. The record case would be Germany’s Gabriela Brum, who reigned for merely 18 hours, making it the shortest in the contest’s history. The precursor six years … Continue reading Miss World 2026 Candidate Round-Up: Europe
People tend to forget that Egypt is in Africa, more so, that it once actually won a crown. It was in 1954, the early years of global pageantry, when the Cypriot-born Antigone Constanda rose to the challenge and became her country’s … Continue reading Miss World 2026 Candidate Round-Up: Africa
In 1970, Jennifer Hosten from then-debuting Grenada, became the first black woman to win the title. What was supposedly a monumental victory was marred by protests by feminist groups. The controversy didn’t end there. In a dispute mirroring the recent … Continue reading Miss World 2026 Candidate Round-Up: Americas and Caribbean
To be clear, it’s the 75th anniversary, not the 75th edition. There’s a difference. Many would recall the several hitches – pandemic included – that messed up the organization’s timeline and propelled them to skip years. To summarize, 2021 was … Continue reading Miss World 2026: A Prelude
Purple was the prevailing color of the 17th Miss Supranational pageant, which took place in Nowy Sacz, Poland last July 31. More than its association with royalty, it also happens to be the color of the stunning new Fioletowa crown, … Continue reading Triumph Unforeseen: A Review of Miss Supranational 2026
BUBBLING UNDER: Iligan, Negros Oriental, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Pateros TOP 30. Albay, Bohol, Camiguin, Cavite, Cotabato Province, Ilocos Norte, Los Baños (Laguna), Luisiana (Laguna), Mountain Province, Pangasinan, Quezon Province, Rizal, Samar Island, San Jose (Negros Oriental), Tandag City (Surigao … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026: The Final Wishlist
MANILA – Justine Beatrice Felizarta. Just when we thought her Miss Tourism World stint already capped off her pageant journey, here comes this esteemed veteran once again, this time representing the capital. Chances are, she’ll maintain her batting average (we’ll … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Candidate Round-Up, Part 5 (In the Running)
ALBAY – Alexandra Oriño. This psychology major may still be awaiting her fate, but it’s easy to assume the outcome. She strongly held her own as Bicol’s lone bet, with her breathtaking Evening Gown performance and poignant Closed Door interview. … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Candidate Round-Up, Part 4 (In the Running)
CAVITE – Jencel Caña. Face it, she isn’t expected to join the esteemed ranks of Billie Hakensson, Victoria Vincent, and Samantha Panlilio, but at least she just ended her province’s placement drought. ILOCOS NORTE (FIL. SOCIETY OF HAWAII) – Charieze … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Candidate Round-Up, Part 3 (The Maya Top Ten)
BACOLOD – Megan Larisse Baldevia. She has Face Card and all, but for someone representing the City of Smiles, she rarely does in her presentations. She’s now one of two Negrenses benched after this round. BOHOL – Kathleen Dale Caseñas. … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Candidate Round-Up, Part 2 (The Round Two Eliminations)
BACOOR CITY – Felicia Aldana. The last Caviteña to make the cut wore this city’s sash, and that lady was none other than Victoria Velasquez Vincent. This year, the gateway to the province sadly occupies the rear of the Evening … Continue reading Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Candidate Round-Up, Part 1 (The Round One Eliminations)
It’s easy to look back at it as a story pre-written. Because, however one chooses to view that walkout, it made her the main character. In just a few days, Mexico’s Fatima Bosch gained as much infamy as traction. And … Continue reading Miss Universe 2025: The Overdue Review, Part Four
An unprecedented twist occurred in the final rounds. After having announced the Final Five would still be pared down to a Final Three, the roster was kept intact for one more round of questions. Here’s a rundown of the eventual … Continue reading Miss Universe 2025: The Overdue Review, Part Three
The Top 30 One obvious MGI element that made the telecast was the Top 30 Bench Swimsuit Round, where, instead of parading in the order they were called, they were presented alphabetically. Here’s a rundown of the quarter-finalists. Following her … Continue reading Miss Universe 2025: The Overdue Review, Part Two
It was one of those “where-were-you-when” moments, and even non-fans were hooked. Filipinos had conceded to another “almost”, unaware that, in two minutes, the country’s four-decade victory drought would finally end, except in the most bizarre way. In the first … Continue reading Miss Universe 2025: The Overdue Review, Part One
20 years ago, Precious Lara Quigaman beat the odds. Up until then, the Philippines had resigned to being an erstwhile powerhouse, content with being seen on-frame, jubilant over special awards and, God willing, the occasional semi-finalist. But that was the … Continue reading Overdue Recapture: Thoughts on Miss International 2025
We thought it was the second coming of Miss Asia Pacific. It was on the final stretch of 2000 when the said pageant made that jaw-dropper of a revelation. After nine editions, it was to be Carousel Productions’ final … Continue reading The Spirit in Silver Linings: Miss Earth at 25
