Pageant Finals Miss World Vietnam 2012

The winners of Miss World Vietnam 2012: Vu Thi Hoang My- Miss World Vietnam 2012

Pageant Finals: Miss Thailand World 2012

The winners of Miss World Thailand 2012 from left to right: Chawanluck Unger Moksiri- Second Runner Up; Vanessa Muangkod- Winner Miss World Thailand 2012 and Boonyisa Chantrarachai
First Runner Up.

Pageant Finals: Miss World Philippines 2012

The winners of Miss World Philippines 2012 from left to right:Third Runner UP- April Love Jordan; First Runner Up- RoseAnn Misa; Miss World Philippines 2012-Quuenierich Rehman; Second Runner Up- Vanessa Amman, Fourth Runner-Up -Brenna Gamboa.

Pageant Finals: Miss Hungary 2012

The Winners of Miss Hungary 2012 from left to right: Tamara Cserhati- Miss Hungary World 2012; Agnes Konkoly-Miss Hungary Universe 2012 and Alexandra Kocsis- Miss Earth Hungary 2012. The pageant was called The Beauty Queen and was a joint pageant.

Pageant Finals: Miss Gibraltar 2012

The winners of Miss Gibraltar from left to right: Kerriane Massetti- First Runner Up; Jessica Baldachino - Winner Miss Gibraltar 2012; and Christina Ainsworth- Second Runner Up.

Pageant Finals: Binibining Piipinas 2012

UST alumna wins Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2012
by Reyma Buan-Deveza, ABS-CBNnews.com

MANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) - A pharmacy graduate of University of Sto. Tomas (UST) was crowned Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2012 at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night.
Tugonon defeated 29 other contestants for the right to represent the country in this year's Ms. Universe contest in Florida, USA.

In the question and answer portion for the 12 semi-finalists, Tugonon was asked the question, "Many women nowadays forego a happy family life for a successful career. How do you feel about this?"
Her answer was: "Well, I believe that women have the right to choose between what they want, but for me, you'll have to go for what God has called you to do, whatever it is between the two. You must do what your purpose is in this world. Just have a child-like faith and a mature obedience and everything will go smooth."

Tugonon was UST's 2009 Ms. Pharmacy and 2010 Ms. Thomasian Personality or Ms. UST.
Brains and beauty
According to her Facebook Fan Page, the new Bb. Pilipinas Universe "graduated cum laude from UST and top-ranked the Pharmacy Board Examination in 2010" with a score of 82.05%.
She grew up without a father and "never experienced a father's warm embrace nor felt her father's moral support in her undertakings," her fan page says. "There were only her mom, elder sister and grandparents (now deceased) who made a complete family picture for her."

"Janine does not entertain the term 'broken family'. Despite her situation, Janine made sure that the path she created would always be towards her goal. She was a constant honor student since preparatory school where she graduated salutatorian. She was best in English in high school and got hooked up in ballet," the fan page says.
"She may not be drop-dead gorgeous beauty, but Janine epitomizes what a true Filipina should be. Her beauty is very Filipina, a young lass who still was able to preserve our moral and ethical values. Her simplicity defines elegance and most of all, she has character and substance - all the traits that a beauty queen should possess," it adds.

Nicole Schmitz is Ms. International
Nicole Schmitz won Bb. Pilipinas International, while Katrina Jayne Dimaranan won Bb. Pilipinas Tourism.
Annalie Flores was awarded 2nd runner-up, while Elaine Kay Moll won 1st runner-up.
For the special awards, Schmitz won Best in Swimsuit and Best in National Costume.
Angelee delos Reyes won Best in Long Gown.

The People's Binibini 2012, which is based on text votes, went to Giselle Angelica Muñoz.
Karen Gallman won Ms. Photogenic while Chloe Zanardi won Ms. Friendship.
Dimaranan also took the Best Talent award.
This year's Bb. Pilipinas was hosted by Xian Lim, Iza Calzado, Ms. Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj, and Georgina Wilson.

There were 12 judges in this year's contest, including Ms. International Lara Quigaman, Richard Gomez, and Fil-British football star Phil Younghusband as chairman of the board.
Journey's frontman Arnel Pineda and Pinoy music icon Bamboo were guest performers. They serenaded the women during the long gown competition.
Tugonon hopes to do better than Shamcey Supsup, who won 3rd runner-up in the 2011 Ms. Universe pageant held in Sau Paolo, Brazil.
Venus Raj placed 4th runner-up in the Ms. Universe pageant in 2010.

The Philippines has so far produced 2 Ms. Universe winners: Gloria Diaz and Margie Moran. Three Pinays have also won Ms. International: Aurora Pijuan, Melanie Marquez, and Lara Quigaman.
More than 100 aspirants
According to Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. chairperson, Stella Marquez Araneta, "this year’s batch was most impressive because of the beauty and the intelligence of the ladies who made it to the cut."

Out of more than 100 aspirants, only 30 made it to the final cut.
“The past years saw the Philippines, through the Bb. Pilipinas pageant, reclaim its lofty stature as the beauty capital of Asia,” she said. “In a way, this has added positive pressure to the girls in the sense that not only are they stunning to look at. This batch is also considered as one of the most accomplished. I guess the back-to-back performances of Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup really upped the ante for Filipino beauty pageants.”
Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. said it "sends out the most beautiful, accomplished and deserving Filipina representatives to the prestigious Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Tourism Queen International pageants where they compete against almost 100 countries."
Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization, says that winning the crown “means an opportunity to represent one’s country and a chance to compete for the most recognized title in the world. Eventually, this same woman will lend her voice to important social causes.”

The current Ms. Universe is Ms. Leila Lopes of Angola. In her message to all 30 Bb. Pilipinas contestants, she said: “This is where it all starts. I hope you embrace this experience and enjoy every minute you compete. You are all accomplished and skillful women who have the opportunity to represent your country. The power of the crown and the sash motivate me to continue my work and raise awareness for my causes.”
(Pageant Overload and The TFC thanks Reyma Buan Deveza and ABS CBN.com for the use of the text. More power!)

Pageant Finals: Miss Lithuania 2012

The winners of Miss Lithuania 2012: Greta Mikalauskyte- First Runner Up, Rasa Vereniute- Winner Miss Lithuania 2012; and Egle Standtaite - Second Runner Up. Congratulations!

Pageant Finals: Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2011

The winners of Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2011: Mariana Berumen- Nuestra Belleza Mexico World 2011 and Karina Gonzalez- Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2011. Mariana and Karina will represent Mexico at Miss World 2012 and Miss Universe 2012 respectively..

Pageant Finals: Miss Tourism Queen Of The Year International 2011

The winners of Miss Tourism Queen Of The Year International 2011 from left to right: Amanda Warecka- Poland -Second Runner Up; Urvashi Rautela- India- Winner and Ivanna Gorschar- Ukraine- First Runner Up.

Pageant Finals: Miss Belgium 2012

The winners of Miss Belgium 2012 from left to right: Aurore de Geest- frist runner up; Laura Beyne- Miss Belgium 2012; and Jane Moens- second runner up. The glittering gala was held in Knokke.

Pageant Finals: Miss Tourism International 2011

The winners of Miss Tourism International 2011 are: Carollina Cerrud - Panama- Miss Tourism Metropolitan; Patsaporn Khonkhamhaeng - Thailand- Miss Tourism Global International; Aileen Gabriela Robinson- Malaysia Miss Tourism International 2011; Amanda Leong Li Ting - Singapore- Miss Cosmopolitan International; and Jana Kopecka- Czech Republic- Dream Girl International

Pageant Finals: Miss Earth 2011

The winners of Miss Earth 2011 from left to right: Athena Mae Imperial-Philippines-Miss Earth Water 2011; Olga Alava- Ecuador- Miss Earth 2011; Driely Bennetone- Brazil- Miss Earth Air; and Caroline Medina- Venezuela-Miss Earth Fire 2011. The grand coronation night was held at the University of the Philippines at Diliman Quezon City last December 3, 2011.

Pageant Finals: Miss Teen USA Alaska 2011

The new Miss Teen USA-Alaska 2011 was crowned recently; her name was Veronica Temple Photo Credits: Alaska Pageants, LLC and Laura Stoddard Photography

Pageant Finals: Miss World Thailand 2011

Julie Patcharida Rodkongka tops them all and became this years Miss World Thailand 2011. She will represent Thailand this October at Miss World 2011.

Pageant Finals: Miss Universe 1974

The winners of Miss Universe 1974 from left to right: Maureen Ava Vieira- Aruba- 4th runner up, Helen Morgan- Wales- first runner up, Amaparo Munoz- Spain- Miss Universe 1974, Joanna Raunio- Finland- Second runner up, and Ella Cecilia Escandon- Colombia- Third runner up. The pageant was held at the folk arts Theater in Manila Philippines.

Pageant Finals: Miss New Zealand 2011

The winners of Miss New Zealand 2011 from left to right: Talia Bennett- First Runner Up; Priyani Puketapu- Winner Miss New Zealand 2011; Courtney Ramsdale- Second Runner Up. All photos are copyright to its rightful owners. Thanks to www.news.cn

Pageant Finals: Miss Bolivia 2011

The winners of Miss Bolivia 2011 from left to right: Daniela Nunez-Miss Bolivia International 2011; Yessica Mouton-Miss Bolivia Universe 2011; Yohanna Vaca- Miss World Bolivia 2011 and Valeria Avendano- Miss Earth Bolivia 2011. The pageant was made in Santa Cruz last june 20 2011. Photo Credits: All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Pageant Finals:Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2011

The winners of Pantaloon Femina Miss India 2011 from left to right: Hasleen Kaur- Pantaloons Femina Miss India Earth 2011; Kanishta Dhankhar- Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2011 and Ankita Shorey- Pantaloons Femina Miss India International 2011.

Pageant Finals: Miss Iceland 2011

The winners of Miss Iceland 2011 from left to right: Gualaug Dagmar- First Runner Up; Sigrun Eva Armannsdottir-Winner Miss Iceland 2011; and Sigriaur Asgeirsdottir- Second Runner Up.

Pageant Finals: Miss Earth 2011

The winners of Miss Earth Philippines 2011 from left to right: Tarhata Clio Shari Rico-Miss Eco Tourism; Murielle Adrienne Orais- Miss Earth Philippines Water;Athena Mae Imperial-Miss Earth Philippines 2011; Jonavi Raisa Quiray- Miss Earth Philippines Air; Michelle Gavagan- Miss Earth Philippines Fire. The pageant was held in Puerto Princesa Philippines last June 5m 2011. This is the 11th edition of the pageant.