North Carolina – Caelynn Miller-Keyes She’s improved considerably since representing Virginia in Miss Teen USA 2013 and now even channels a fiercer version of 2014 winner Nia Sanchez in certain angles. In another era, she would have been classified as middle … Continue reading Miss USA 2018 Candidate Review (North Carolina to Wyoming)
Louisiana – Lauren Vizza One of the two contestants who benefitted from the recently-expanded age limit (28), also happens to be the host delegate. Yes, she is facially striking, and yes, she’s competing on home court, but objectively speaking, there … Continue reading Miss USA 2018 Candidate Review (Louisiana to New York)
Silvia Celeste Cortesi, a 20-year-old half-Italian model from the Filipino Community of Rome, captured the Miss Earth Philippines 2018 title in SM Mall of Asia Arena on May 19. She was crowned by the reigning Miss Earth, Karen Ibasco, and will … Continue reading Celeste Cortesi Wins Miss Earth Philippines 2018
Alabama – Hannah Brown This interior designer seems to have the competitive edge to her state back in the running after its seven-year placement streak was broken last year. But with the new management’s emphasis on achievements and compelling back stories, … Continue reading Miss USA 2018 Candidate Review (Alabama to Kentucky)
In what can easily qualify as a no-brainer to Filipino pageant fans, former Miss World Philippines titleholder Catriona Gray (Bb#20) was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018 at the 55th edition of the Bb. Pilipinas pageant, held on March 18 at the Araneta … Continue reading Catriona Gray is Miss Universe Philippines 2018
MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2018 – Bb#20 – CATRIONA GRAY Bb. Pilipinas-International 2018 – Bb#38 – Karen Gallman Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational 2018 – Bb#11 – Aya Abesamis Bb. Pilipinas-Grand International 2018 – Bb#35 – Sandra Lemonon Bb. Pilipinas-Intercontinental 2018 – Bb#19 … Continue reading PAGEANT GEEKS’ Official Picks: Bb. Pilipinas 2018
#21 – Anjame Magbitang This student bears the distinction of being the youngest and tallest of the bunch. She also stood out at the National Costume competition for wearing a Katipunan-inspired ensemble. She might fight for a Top 25 slot. … Continue reading Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Candidate Review (#21-#40)
The National Costume Competition took place in Kia Theatre, Cubao, Quezon City last March 3, as part of the Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Fashion Show. The two-hour spectacle was preceded by a 30-minute Jag Fashion Show, where the 40 delegates paraded in sexy denim attire.
At the end of the show, 10 costumes were judged as the best. The winner will be determined by the voting public and announced during the live pageant. The Top 10 are:
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The Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Talent Competition took place at the Farmers Plaza Activity Center on February 10.
The event was hosted by the two incumbent titleholders of Aussie roots: Chanel Olive Thomas (Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational 2017) and Elizabeth Clenci (Bb. Pilipinas-Grand International 2017). Providing bonus entertainment was Pinoy Boyband Superstar finalist Marcus Peterson, who serenaded the ladies with My Girl. The non-participating binibinis were at the audience.
15 candidates participated in this optional category, the winner of which will be given a special award on pageant night. As per tradition, this pocket contest doesn’t constitute a huge percentage in the overall score. However, it does guarantee precious brownie points to whoever will make a good impression.
Here’s how we ranked the performances:
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