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REAL NAMES OF FILIPINO CELEBRITIES

Vanessa Laxamana - ALMA MORENO
Esperanza Padilla- ZSA ZSA PADILLA
Wilfe Dacula - KLAUDIA KORONEL
Love Marie Ongpauco - HEART EVANGELISTA
Carla Igot - RICA PERALEJO
Janet Derecho Duterte - KEANNA REEVES
Susan Reid - HILDA KORONEL
Jesusa Levy Sonora - SUSAN ROCES
Genesis Canlapan - PATRICIA JAVIER
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho - DENNIS TRILLO
Assunta Schiavones - ASSUNTA DA ROSSI
Philbert Angeline Ranollo Pagestrom - BEA ALONZO
Kristine Orille - KRISTINE HERMOSA
Martina Aileen de las Alas - given
Celestine Gonzaga - TONI GONZAGA
Cielito Fernandez - POPS FERNANDEZ
Ma. Luisa Ramsey - JAYA
Redmond Christopher Domingo - COGIE DOMINGO
Ma. Socorro Ledesma - KUH LEDESMA
Dorothy Jones - NIDA BLANCA
Hazel Klenk Reyes/Mathay - ARA MINA
Chona Velasquez - REGINE VELASQUEZ
Maureen Anne Fainsan - MAUI TAYLOR
John Paulo Quiambao Pratts - JOHN PRATTS
Jesusa Victoria Hernandez - LANI MERCADO
Ruby Cassidy - MYSTICA
Joyce Reintegrado - JOYCE JIMENEZ
Raul Fenstad Trinidad, Jr. - TJ TRINIDAD
Nora Cabaltera Villamayor - NORA AUNOR
Ignacia Mabugat - VERNIE VARGA
Cody Andrew Garabato Miller III - TROY MONTERO
Lani Bayot - LANI MISALUCHA
Nadine Burgos Eidloth - NADINE SAMONTE
Ma. Erlinda Lucille Termulo - MARIEL RODRIGUEZ
Olivia Daytia - ISABEL OLI
Mai Lee Ang - GWEN GARCI
Cesar Manhilot - CESAR MONTANO
Esmeralda Tuazon - AMY AUSTRIA
Aiko Xioxi Blardoni Melendez - given
Angelica Colmenares - ANGEL LOCSIN
Jessie Alice Salones Dixson - given
Ubaldo Punongbayan - BOJO MOLINA
Michael Pangilinan Riggs - EAGLE
Regina Alatiit - GINA ALAJAR
Rachel Taleon - DAWN ZULUETA
Ethyl Gabison - ETHEL BOOBA
Rosemarie Joy Garcia - DIANA ZUBIRI
Desiree Lois del Valle Dunham - given
Dino Medrano Ross - DINO GUEVARRA
Gaudencio Aquino Sillona III - JAY-R
Beethoven Bunaga - MICHAEL V
Victoria Lorna Aluquin - LORNA TOLENTINO
Amir Carlos Damaso Vahidi Agassi - given
Melanie Calumpad - KYLA
Geraldine Atchley - GINA PARENO

SWI Bikini bodies 2007 winners

Slimmers World International Bikini Bodies 2007 winners

Arrogant and dumb: Local celeb hacks slam Miss Universe Riyo Mori

Riyo Mori, the 2007 Miss Universe, is copping a beating from the domestic media, according to Shukan Shincho (7/19).
"There were loads of reporters who saw her who said the first thing that came to mind was 'How the hell did she become Miss Universe?'" an entertainment beat reporter tells Shukan Shincho. "I thought that making up her eyes to emphasize her 'Oriental Exoticism' isn't a look that really appeals to Japanese.
"What really shocked me was the arrogant way she went about things. She used a microphone to point at the reporters asking her questions, and the way she stood with her hands on her hips as she talked created a bad impression. That might be the way they do things in America, but a female Japanese performer would never act that way. She looked down on Japan, too, by saying that she had no idea who her favorite Japanese performer was. And when one reporter asked her what it felt like to have been chosen as the world's most beautiful women, she spat, 'That's a mistake. Miss Universe is not a beauty contest.' That got most of the reporters tittering."
Mori is apparently taking steps to try and gain some popular support.

"She's contacting all the biggest talent agencies to find out if they're interested in putting her on their books. Miss Universe has to spend a year traveling around the world and helping out with AIDS charities, so any concrete moves won't be able to come out until the year after next," a TV industry insider says.
Mori can take heart from the success of Kurara Chibana, the runner-up in last year's Miss Universe contest who now works as a reporter for a TV current affairs program called "News Zero."
But the entertainment beat reporter is not too bullish about the 20-year-old beauty queen's chances in Japan's cutthroat entertainment world.
"Considering she won the title, she has fair grounds to think she'll do better (than Chibana). But she's not really the best speaker in the world and hasn't got any of the intellect apparent in Chibana, a graduate of the prestigious Sophia University," the showbiz reporter tells Shukan Shincho. "And with the arrogance that she's got, it makes the average woman working on TV look a lot more attractive." (By Ryann Connell) July 13, 2007

://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/waiwai/face/news/20070713p2g00m0dm025000c.html

Remembering Miss Universe 1994

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Miss Tourism Queen International 2007 Best in Evening Dress is Ms Puerto Rico, Uma Blasini

Miss Puerto Rico, 25-year old Uma Blasini, was chosen as the recipient of the "Best in Evening Dress" award by a panel of judges during a competition held on Friday.

The 108 contestants paraded in their competition evening gowns in front of the locals and dozens of photographers covering the event.

http://www.globalbeauties.com/tqi/2007/tqi07_news.htm

PHILIPPINES' HISTORY IN INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY PAGEANT(Winners/Runners Up/Special Awards

List of Philippines' Titleholders(Winners), Runners Up and Special Awards (Not including Semi-Finalist & Finalist).

WINNERS (Titleholders)- Toal 47 Crowns
2007 Joy Velasco Miss World University
2007 Michelle de Leon Top Model of the World
2006 Justine Gabionza Miss Toyrism Queen International
2006 Carlene Aguilar Miss Internet WWW
2005 Jhezarie Javier Miss ASEAN
2005 Precious Lara Quigaman Miss International
2005 Mara Morelli Miss Italia Nel Mondo
2005 Bridget Inoferio Model of the Year
2003 Noela Mae Evangelista Queen of Tourism International
2002 Gilmarie Pacamarra Best Model of the World-Best Asian Model
2002 Johanna Paula Abinuman Miss Global Queen
2002 Kristine Alzar Miss Tourism International Ukraine/Black Sea
2002 Michelle Reyes Miss Tourism World
2002 Michelle Reyes Model of the Universe-Asia
2001 Zorayda Ruth Andam Miss Tourism World - Asia
2001 Michelle Reyes Miss Tourism International {Turkish version}
2001 Maricar Balagtas Miss Globe International
2001 Joanna Maria Penaloza Miss Internet WWW-Face of the Net
2001 Mimilanie Lisondra Miss University International
2001 Alexander Aquino Mr.International
2000 Maria Esperanza Corazon Manzano Miss Tourism International {Malaysian version}
1999 Racquel Uy Queen of the Year International
]1999 Janelle Bautista Miss Cyberspace International
1998 Maria Asuncion Lopez Miss Southeast Asia
1997 Joanne Santos Miss Tourism International {Macau version}
1996 Sherylle Lynne Santarin Queen of the Year International
1995 Frederick Ancheta Galang Mr. World University
1995 Suzanne Park Fahling Miss Tourism World
1993 Gemith Gemparo Miss Model of the World
1993 Sharmaine Gutierrez Miss World Asia & Pacific Queen of Beauty
1993 Amelia Joy dela Cruz Miss Southeast Asia
1993 Michelle Aldana Miss Asia Pacific
1989 Lorna Legaspi Miss Asia Pacific
1988 Michelle Laconico ASEAN Female Top Model Of The Year
1986 Sherry Rose Byrne Miss World Asia's Queen of Beauty
1986 Mimilanie Marquez Face of New York for Supermodel of the World
1983 Gloria Dimayacyac Miss Asia
1982 Sarah Jane Areza Miss World Asia's Queen of Beauty
1982 Maria del Carmen Ines Zaragoza Miss Asia
1979 Mimilanie Marquez Miss International
1973 Maria Margarita Moran Miss Universe
1971 Nelia Sancho Queen of the Pacific
1970 Aurora Pijuan Miss International
1969 Gloria Diaz Miss Universe
1968 Rita Santiago Queen of the Pacific
1968 Benigna Rustia Southeast Asian Top Model of the Year
1964 Gemma Teresa Cruz Miss International

1ST RUNNERS UP (Almost Winners)- Total 32
2006 Manette Mercado Model of the Year 1st runner up
2006 Maricarl Tolosa Mrs.Globe 1st runner up
2006 Patricia Montecarlo Miss International Queen
2006 April Ross Perez Miss Mesoamerica International 1st runner-up
2004 Bridgette Inoferio Best Model of the World 1st runner-up
2004 Margaret-Ann Bayot Miss Maja Mundial 1st runner-up
2004 Melissa Frye Top Model of the World 1st runner-up
2001 Derick Hibaler Face of Asia Male 1st runner-up
2001 Michelle Ann Penez Miss Tourism Universe 1st runner-up
2000 Jennifer Altares Miss Global Teen International 1st runner-up
2000 Maricel Morales-Espinosa Mrs. World 1st runner-up
2000 Christie Ann de Jesus Queen of the Year International 1st runner-up
1999 Miriam Quiambao Miss Universe 1st runner-up
1999 Racquel Uy Miss Tourism International 1st runner-up
1998 Mellany Gabat Miss Tourism International 1st runner-up
1996 Marilyn Maristela Miss Asia Pacific 1st runner-up
1995 Karen Espino Queen of the Clubs International 1st runner-up
1995 Maria Sovietskaya Bacud Miss Intercontinental 1st runner-up
1994 Maria Sovietskaya Bacud Queen of the Clubs International 1st runner-up
1988 Marilen Espino ASEAN Female Top Model Of The Year 1st runner-up
1986 Melanie Marquez Supermodel of the World 1st runner-up
1980 Rosemarie de Vera Miss Asia 1st runner-up
1978 Epifania Lagman Miss Asia 1st runner-up
1977 Dorothy Sue Bradley Miss Young International 1st runner-up
1976 Jocelyn Magistrado Queen of the Pacific 1st runner-up
1973 Evangeline Pascual Miss World 1st runner-up to the "officially" dethroned Marjorie Wallace of the USA
1973 Nanette Prodigalidad Maja Internacional 1st runner-up
1972 Yvette Marie Alfon Miss Asia 1st runner-up
1971 Carolyn Masibay Miss Asia 1st runner-up
1970 Alice Crisostomo Miss Asia 1st runner-up
1967 Rita Santiago Miss Trade International 1st runner-up
1966 Mary Jane Madamba Miss Teen Princess International 1st runner-up

RUNNERS UP (2nd-4th)- Toatal 58
2006 Catherine Untalan Miss Earth 2nd runner up
2006 Pauline Garrison Miss Bikini World 2nd runner up
2006 Sharon "Charo" Ronquillo Supermodel of the World 2nd runner-up
2005 Jedah Hernandez Miss Asia Pacific International 4th runner-up
2005 Kristel Marisse Tingzon Miss Global Queen International 2nd runner-up
2005 Miriam Chui Mrs. Globe 4th runner-up
2004 Carlene Aguilar Miss Chinese International 2nd runner-up
2004 Maria Karla Bautista Miss World Top 5 finalist
2004 Lesley Jean Samson Model of the Year 3rd runner-up
2004 Karen Loren Agustin World Coffee Queen 2nd runner-up
2003 Maria Rafaela 'Mafae' Yunon Miss World 4th runner-up
2002 Miriam Chui Miss Asia Pacific 3rd runner-up
2002 Margaret-Ann Bayot Miss Internet WWW 2nd runner-up
2002 Justine Gabionza Top Model of the World 4th runner-up/Top Model for Asia
2001 Verna Buckley Face of Asia Female 2nd runner-up
2001 Darlene Zimmer Carbungco Miss Asia Pacific 4th runner-up
2000 Rachel Muyot Soriano Miss Tourism World 2nd runner-up
2000 Macbeth Abuzo Queen of the Clubs International 4th runner-up
1999 Ruaina Kiram Miss Friendship of ASEAN 3rd runner-up
1997 Preciosa Valencia Queen of the Year International 2nd runner-up
1997 Erika Valle Maddoo Miss Petite Teen International 4th runner-up
1997 Vincent Pinto Manhunt International 2nd runner-up
1996 Marichelle "Mini" Morandarte Miss Interline International 4th runner-up
1995 Lorena Pangan Top Model of the World 3rd runner-up
1995 Sherilyne Reyes Miss Tourism International 3rd runner-up
1995 Maria Hyacinth "Cindy" Lotuaco Miss Interline International 2nd runner-up
1995 Daisy Reyes Miss Expo International 4th runner-up
1993 Sharmaine Gutierrez Miss World 2nd runner-up
1992 Mutya Laxa Miss Asia Pacific 2nd runner-up
1989 Jeanne Therese Hilario Maja Internacional 2nd runner-up
1986 Mimilanie Marquez Supermodel of the World Runner-up
1985 Maria Luisa Gonzales Maja Internacional 2nd runner-up
1984 Maria Desiree Verdadero Miss Universe 3rd runner-up
1983 Socorro Grey Miss Moomba Tourism 2nd runner-up
1981 Maria Rosario Anson Miss Moomba Tourism 2nd runner-up
1980 Maria Felicidad Luis Miss Young International 4th runner-up
1980 Maria Rosario Silayan Miss Universe 3rd runner-up
1979 Lorraine Schuck Miss Asia 2nd runner-up
1978 Anna Melissa Veneracion Miss Ambar del Mundo 3rd runner-up
1977 Maria Rosario Diaz Miss Asia 4th runner-up
1976 Anna Luisa Corazon Delgado Miss Asia 3rd runner-up
1975 Rose Marie Brosas Miss Universe 4th runner-up
1975 Annette Liwanag Maja Internacional 4th runner-up
1974 Pacita Eduarda Guevarra Maja Internacional 3rd runner-up
1974 Paripola Penson Miss Asia 2nd runner-up
1973 Maria Elena Ojeda Miss International 4th runner-up
1972 Yolanda Dominguez Miss International 2nd runner-up
1971 Evelyn Camus Miss International 2nd runner-up
1971 Milagros Gutierrez Miss Charming International 3rd runner-up
1970 Carmencita Avecilla Miss Young International 2nd runner-up
1969 Emma Ruth Yulo Queen of the Pacific 2nd runner-up
1969 Myrna Velasco Miss Teen Princess International 3rd runner-up
1968 Cecilia Amabuyok Miss World 4th runner-up
1968 Edna Elegado Miss Teen Princess International 3rd runner-up
1968 Jane de Joya Miss Asia 3rd runner-up
1965 Resurreccion Vianzon Miss Asia 2nd runner-up
1963 Lalaine Bennett Miss Universe 3rd runner-up

SPECIAL AWARDS (Total 94 Awards)
2007 Miss Universe Ana Theresa Licaros Miss Photogenic
2006 Miss Universe Lia Andrea Ramos Miss Photogenic
2005 Miss Asia Pacific International Jedah Hernandez Best in Evening Gown & Best Hair
2005 Miss Chinese World Jasmin Chua Miss Beautiful World of Essence
2005 Miss Globe International Hemilyn Escudero Miss All Nations Awardee
2005 Miss Maja Mundial Maria Anna Kathryna Yu 2nd place Best in National Costume
2005 Miss Tourism Queen International Sheila Margrethe Alonso Miss Beautiful Smile
2005 Miss Tourism World Sheryl Lou Franco Best in National Costume
2005 Miss Universe Gionna Cabrera Miss Photogenic, Thai Airways Royal Silk Awardee & Top 5 Best in National Costume
2002 Miss Tourism International (Ukraine Black Sea version) Kristine Alzar Best in National Costume
2001 Manhunt International Rick Cayzer Mr. Personality
2001 Miss Asia Pacific Darlene Carbungco Miss Close-Up Smile
2001 Miss Earth Carlene Aguilar Miss Close-Up Smile,Best in Evening Gown
2001 Miss Tourism World Zorayda Ruth Andam Miss Tourism World-Asia
2001 Miss Tourism International (Turkish version) Michelle Reyes Miss Anatolia,Best in National Costume
2001 Miss Tourism Universe Michelle Ann Penez Miss Congeniality
2001 Miss Universe Zorayda Ruth Andam 1st runner-up Best in National Costume
2001 Miss Globe International Maricar Balagtas Best in National Costume
2000 Manhunt International Richard Jensen Best in Talent
2000 Miss Asia Pacific Josephine Canonizado Best in Evening Gown,Miss Creme Silk Beautiful Hair
2000 Miss Tourism International (Malaysian version) Maria Esperanza Corazon Manzano Miss Eco-Tourism,Miss Hospitality
2000 Miss Tourism World Rachel Soriano Best in National Costume
1999 Miss Asia Pacific Ritchie Ocampo Miss Lux Super Rich Beautiful Hair,Miss Photogenic
1999 Miss Tourism International Racquel Uy Miss Photogenic
1999 Miss Universe Miriam Quiambao Clairol Herbal Essences Best Style Award
1999 Manhunt International Alexander Judilla Best in National Costume
1998 Miss Asia Pacific Rochelle Ong Miss Creme Silk Beautiful Hair,Miss Friendship
1997 Miss Universe Abbygale Arenas Miss Photogenic
1997 Miss Petite International Grace Medestomas Director's Award
1997 Miss Intercontinental Erlinda Mejia Miss Friendship
1997 Miss Asia Pacific Sheryll Moraga Miss Creme Silk Beautiful Hair, Miss Friendship, Miss Photogenic, Miss Talent
1997 Manhunt International Vincent Pinto Most Talented
1996 Miss World Daisy Reyes Miss Personality
1996 International Folk Queen Aileen Damiles Miss Photogenic
1996 Miss Universe Aileen Damiles Miss Photogenic
1996 Miss Interline International Marichelle "Mini" Morandarte Most Charming Smile
1996 Miss Intercontinental Faith Amigo Miss Friendship
1995 Miss Tourism World Suzanne Park Fahling Best National Costume 1995 Miss Asia Pacific Maricel Morales Miss Photogenic
1994 Miss Universe Charlene Gonzalez Best National Costume,Miss Ivory Ultra Mild
1994 Miss Tourism International Maria Riza Martinez Best National Costume
1994 Miss International Alma Concepcion Miss Friendship
1993 Miss World Sharmaine Gutierrez Asia & Oceania Continental Queen of Beauty
1993 Miss Asia Pacific Michelle Aldana Miss Friendship,Miss Photogenic
1991 Maja Internacional Selina Manalad Maja Elegancia,Maja Simpatica,Maja Popularidad
1990 Supermodel of the World Milagros "Lala" Flores Crest Best Smile Award
1989 Miss International Lilia Eloisa Andanar Miss Friendship
1988 Miss Model of the World Maria Hyacinth Lotuaco Miss Personality
1988 Maja Internacional Maria Muriel Moral Maja Simpatica,Best National Costume
1987 Miss Asia Pacific Gina Vinluan Miss Friendship
1986 Supermodel of the World Mimilanie Marquez Clairol Hair Award
1986 Miss World Sherry Rose Byrne Asia's Continental Queen of Beauty
1986 Maja Internacional Maria Cristina Recto Best National Costume,Maja Talent
1986 Mrs. World Rosita Capuyon-Liwag Best in National Costume
1985 Maja Internacional Maria Luisa Gonzales Best in National Costume
1983 Maja Internacional Maria Anna Cadiz Best National Costume
1982 Miss World Sarah Jane Areza Asia's Continental Queen of Beauty
1981 Miss Moomba Tourism Maria Rosario Anson Miss Photogenic
1981 Maja Internacional Josephine Bautista Best National Costume,Maja Popularidad
1980 Miss Moomba Tourism Merlyn Gueco Miss Crowning Glory
1980 Maja Internacional Maria Asuncion Spirig Best National Costume
1979 Maja Internacional Ava Quibranza Best National Costume
1979 Miss International Mimilanie Marquez Best National Costume,Miss Elegance
1978 Miss World Louvette Hammond Miss World of Talent
1977 Miss Young International Dorothy Sue Bradley Best National Costume
1976 Miss International Maria Dolores Ascalon Best National Costume
1976 Queen of the Pacific Jocelyn Magistrado Miss Photogenic
1975 Queen of the Pacific Elizabeth Perez Miss Crowning Glory
1975 Miss Young International Jean Saburit Yukata award (Best in Kimono)
1973 Miss Universe Maria Margarita Moran Miss Photogenic
1972 Queen of the Pacific Onelia Jose Miss Crowning Glory
1972 Miss International Yolanda Dominguez Best National Costume
1971 Miss Charming International Milagros Gutierrez Models of Models Awardee
1971 Miss Young International Maricar Zaldarriaga Miss Photogenic
1971 Miss World Onelia Jose Best National Costume
1971 Miss Universe Vida Doria Miss Photogenic
1969 Miss Teen Princess International Myrna Velasco World's Most Charming Teen

And more than a hundred Semi-finalist....

Who I Want to Meet:

i wanna meet a person who i can enjoy talking with, hearing the way he/she feels about the world we live in and people we know. someone i can condiser a friend and value friendship as he/she value his/her own family.

je veux rencontrer une personne avec qui je peux avoir plaisir à parler, entendant que la manière he/she se sent au sujet du monde que nous vivons dedans et les gens nous connaissons. quelqu'un je condiser de bidon une amitié d'ami et de valeur comme he/she évalue sa propre famille.

deseo satisfacer a una persona con quien pueda gozar el hablar, oyendo que la manera he/she se siente sobre el mundo que vivimos adentro y gente conocemos. alguien condiser de la poder una amistad del amigo y del valor como he/she valoro a su propia familia.

ich möchte eine Person treffen, der ich genießen kann zu sprechen mit und hörte, daß die Weise he/she über die Welt glaubt, die wir innen und Leute leben, wir kennen.

Judy Ann Santos lands the cover of YES! 100 Most Beautiful Stars

"With her distinct Filipino looks, Juday has proven that you don't have to be a mestiza to rise to the top of showbiz. Because of hard work, charisma, and a little bit of luck, she became the Nora Aunor of her generation," writes YES! about Judy Ann Santos.

YES! editor-in-chief Jo-Ann Maglipon explains their cover girl choice: "We call her the girl with the It Quality—the girl with the special something that sets her apart from the traditionally prettier, fairer, taller, leaner stars around. And she is our choice to represent all the 99 other beautiful people we have chosen from showbiz."

The It list is divided into several categories: "Faces the camera loves," "Instant stardom," "Classic beauty," "On-screen chemistry," "Staying power," and "Gene pool," to name a few.

Here are some of the stars that made it on the list:

Aga Muhlach and his wife Charlene's children, Andres and Atasha, made it to the "Tomorrow's celebrities" category. The fraternal twins are making heads turn with their infectious smile from their Daddy Aga and wit from Mommy Charlene. At five years old, they're already endorsing Jollibee's fast-food chain with their parents. It's all in the genes!

Although halfway around the world, in Paris, France to be exact, KC Concepcion still manages to sell magazines she appears in. Although her star-status is a given, with Sharon Cuneta as her mom and Gabby Concepcion as dad, she is one celebrity to watch. Like her parents, she is as attractive as she is talented.

Of Lucy Torres-Gomez YES! magazine says: "Her virginal face, svelte figure, and luminous complexion grace the covers of many magazines, and she has become an aspirational icon for readers." The soft-spoken wife of Richard Gomez is one beauty that cannot be ignored, hence landing her as one of the "Cover girls."

Catch the special issue of YES! magazine to know who else made it on the list of 100 Most Beautiful Stars. Now available!

http://pep.ph/news/14058/Judy-Ann-Santos-lands-the-cover-of-YES!-100-Most-Beautiful-Stars

good luck charice for your new international career.

I've read an article today about Charice Pempengco, finalist from little big superstar season 1, that she's doing a recording in sweden. Indeed, the reason behind he discovery is thru youtube.com because someone uploaded a video of Charice vs Bianca Ryan (finalist of America's Got Talent).
below is the link of the video where charice was noticed and hopefully it will start an international career for her.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2asM9yzvEiI

I am very happy when after reading the article, indeed it reminded me of Banig Roberto.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPL6JEYBs_0

my horoscope for today July 20, 2007

Libra: You've been giving so much without expectation of a return - now you'll be blessed unexpectedly. Remember that others love to give to you. When you let them, you're doing them a service.

Miss Earth on the bandwagon

By Anita Quigley
July 14, 2007 12:00am
IT SEEMS all you have to do these days is put "Earth" in the title of an event to make it worthy.
Take Live Earth, where rock stars preached about how we should live to save the planet then flew home in private jets.
The motto for Live Earth should really have been "do as we say, not as we do" .
Take Mother Earth herself - also known by her stage name Madonna.
Her annual carbon footprint, according to Carbon Footprint representative John Buckley, is 1018 tonnes - about 92 times the 11 tonnes of an average person.
Must be all those worthy flights to Africa choosing cute children to save.
But Madonna also has financial links to some of the world's biggest polluters.
The Ray of Light Foundation, a charitable fund established by the star to support her worthy causes, has $4.2 million of shares in companies including Alcoa - the American aluminium giant, the Ford Motor Company and Weyerhaeuser, an international forest products company.
All have been criticised by environmentalists.
However, never mind that Live Earth has achieved nothing - except maybe an increase in record sales - because now I give you the next worthy cause: Miss Earth Australia.
That's right. Forget Miss World and Miss Universe. This is the "next generation in beauty pageants in which the wellbeing of the environment is nurtured by attractive and dynamic Australian women.
"Miss Earth Australia is (also) our only national beauty pageant that simultaneously promotes young women and environmental issues."
But do these women look like they use organic make-up and wind machines instead of blow dryers?
Are their locks coloured by natural dyes and their outfits made from only natural materials? Are their tiaras made of stones from the earth?
So what does it take to be a Miss Earth Australia entrant and hopefully go on to Manila to compete for the Miss Earth International crown?
According to Miss Earth Australia president Robert James: "Our candidates come from communities in every part of Australia where they encourage locals to plant trees and to adopt many other effective pain-free steps."
Whatever that means.
"Trees are objects of beauty which clean our heavily polluted atmosphere by extracting carbon dioxide," he tells us.
I wonder if that logging island of Tasmania has an entrant?
For anyone wanting to attend this show-stopping (but more importantly worthy) event that will include "singing and dancing", then ride your environmentally friendly bike to the Enmore Theatre on September 13 safe in the knowledge you are doing your bit to save the Earth.
Poo and his women stink
FEW reality television programs have sunk so low as Channel 7's Age of Love.
Watching 30-year-old Mark Philippoussis (pictured) look like he's going to be physically ill at the prospect of dating older women confirms long-held suspicions he's an immature, superficial bloke.
But when, in the following episode, a group of bitchy younger beauties arrives to compete for his affection against the older "cougars", you can only cringe.
They must have the combined IQ (Philippoussis included) of two ferrets.
By episode three, it has become a textbook example of how women can be their own worst enemies.
A 40-something cougar tragically admits: "I'm here because I want to be in love and because the biological clock is ticking."
Meanwhile her younger competitors snidely refer to menopause, with one bimbette even crassly declaring: "We're going to win because we can still have babies."
SILVERCHAIR frontman Daniel Johns' sense of humour left nobody laughing this week. Having told Triple J listeners he spent an afternoon smoking marijuana with his wife Natalie Imbruglia, Opposition environment spokesman Peter Garrett and U2 lead singer Bono, he was later forced into an embarrassing backdown.
Probably only after someone pointed out to him the ramifications of saying a federal MP and an outspoken anti-drug campaigner do drugs.
Notable by its absence, though, was any denial that his wife doesn't.
THE idiocy - and vanity - of some parents knows no bounds. To pay photographers to digitally remove pimples, whiten teeth and even do "nose jobs" on their offspring's school snaps is surely damaging.
Granted I have cringed when my parents produced old school photos of me to boyfriends but at least I recognise myself in them.
Imagine the battering it does to a child's self-esteem and body image.
Kids look the way they do because of their parents' genes. Perhaps some couples had plastic surgery before they met and pretend they have no idea why they have such ugly offspring.

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22068439-5001031,00.html

newest randy blue model

People have come to expect a certain type of model from Randy Blue. And while I like to deliver exactly what my members want, I also like to push the envelope a little from time to time and give you guys something you may not expect, but that you really like. My newest discovery is Blair Mason. When you first see him you might think he's your run of the mill twink.

He's got the usual adorable youthful face, floppy hair and bright eyes and smile. Then he takes off his shirt and you see his tight muscular frame. He really loves showing off his body and the more skin he shows the hotter he gets. Blair did such a great job on his first Randy Blue video. He's totally comfortable in front of the camera, running his fingers lightly along his smooth chest, over his nice, tight pecs and down the muscles that are just beginning to show on his abs.

You can tell by the size of the bulge in his designer briefs that he's packing a huge tool but when he releases it from it's blue fabric prison it's even better than you anticipate. It's truly a thing of beauty and he treats it with the respect it deserves. Grabbing a handful he strokes his muscular arm up and down while letting his other hand roam around the various parts of his perfect body. And just when you think it can't get any hotter, he raises his legs in an inviting gesture showing you his sexy little ass. Knowing you want more, he teases you a bit with it and then finally flips over giving you a full view. You can't help but think about diving right in and getting yourself a piece of it. And while he strokes and strokes he pushes his butt in and out and you can feel the sexual heat rise from this sexy creature. He goes back to giving that cock full attention, licking his hand to lube it up for his grand finale, and he does not disappoint. His whole body moves in time with his hand motions, building in intensity so that when he shoots you know it's going to be a good one. You see, hear and almost feel him rise right up to the crest and then spew forth an orgasm that seems to have flowed from every part of his body."

- Randy Blue

http://www.randyblue.com/videoupdate.php?vid=1129&v=affiliate001015RB001Anone

BEIJING OLYMPICS PRESS CONFERENCE

The Miss World Organisation jointly hosted a press conference in Beijing, today (12 July), to announce its wish to join the China All Stars Support and Promotion Group for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.In a move that makes MWO the first international group to hopefully become involved with the China All Stars, MWO Chairman Mrs Julia Morley said: “It is my pleasure to announce that the Miss World Organisation will bring contestants from more than 110 nations to China to help start celebrations leading up to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.”
Speaking of a desired alignment with the international sporting event, Mrs Morley told a packed press conference at the Crowne Plaza Beijing: “We would be very honoured and proud of this association and would take our role very seriously. This would be an historic occasion, working together to promote tourism to China around the world.
“Miss World has a history of working closely with charities across the world, and it is a pleasure to be bringing the Miss World Final 2007 back to China.”
Miss World 2006 Tat’ana Kucharova added her hopes for the opportunity to work together with the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
“I have been to Beijing a few times and it is such a wonderful city that I very much enjoy coming back here,’ she said. “It will be a great honour for us to bring the contestants to China for Miss World 2007. I especially look forward to sharing my knowledge of Beijing with them.“Most of all, we would all be so proud of an association with the China All Stars Support and Promotion Group for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games."
The 57th Miss World will be crowned in Sanya on December 1st – at the end of a four-week festival that will take the contestants to Olympic sites and cities across China, including Beijing, where it is hoped that the young women will host an event in support of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
“I know that the young women will be so excited when they hear about what we have planned for them,’ said Tat’ana.

MISS WORLD TOURS CHINA IN PREPARATION FOR THE 57th MISS WORLD FINAL

Miss World 2006 Tat’ana Kucharova has completed a two-week tour of China to promote and prepare for the forthcoming Miss World 2007 Final to be held again in Sanya on December 1st.

The visit commenced at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Sanya, the official hosting hotel for the 57th Miss World Final during the four week festival in November. While there, Miss World took full advantage of the beautiful white sandy beach and cooling blue South China Sea, before meeting with local dignitaries.

Then the group hit the road for a whistle stop tour of some of China’s numerous sites of significant interest – some of which might welcome the contestants of Miss World 2007 in November.

Highlight of the tour for Tat’ana was definitely when she had the honour of visiting a seven-day-old panda at the world famous Chengdu Panda Research Breeding Centre. The frail baby panda is unique in captivity as being one of twins born at one of China’s leading research facilities.

“That was amazing, something I never thought I would see,’ said Tat’ana. “It was so small and pink, it looked really fragile. But then it stretched its little legs and moved its head as if it were dreaming. It was such a special moment for me."

While visiting the centre, Tat’ana also spent time with about 30 other pandas all from three months to adult. All had a similar effect on the visitors, as they played games and ate their plentiful supplies of bamboo.

Tat’ana and the touring group also visited China’s third largest city, Chongqing – a city famous for its staggering night scene as everything from tower blocks to small boats on the river are lit up in a spectacular display of neon colour.

While there, she took part in a special promotion by Sanya to highlight the benefits of the Hainan resort and encourage residents of Chongqing – one of the hottest places in China – to visit the tropical paradise of Sanya. She took to the stage in the city centre, before visiting exhibition stands and meeting local people and children in the bustling streets.

The 57th Miss World Final will see girls from more than 110 nations travelling to China for the four-week festival, culminating in the glittering staged final in Sanya on Saturday 1st December.

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Mister Philippines 2007 winners

Mr. Philippines 2007 winners (From Left): 2nd Runner Up - Carsten Ertel of Germany; Mr. Philippines-International Man - Nino Sazo of Canada; Mr. Philippines-International - Ian Leonel Porlayagan of Nueva Ecija; Mr. Philippines-ExpoWorld - Michael Raymond Lim of Manila; 1st Runner Up - Michael Koegel of Germany.

The first ever Mr. Philippines was staged last night, July 8, 2007, at Palacio de Maynila in Roxas Blvd. At stake were three titles: Mr. Philippines-International, Mr. Philipines-ExpoWorld and Mr. Philippines-International Man. The winners will represent the country in the following prestigious pageants for men: Mister International 2007 will be held in Mexico City, Mexico in October; Mister ExpoWorld International will be held in Guatemala sometime in November and The International Man pageant will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia in December.

At the onset, fourteen men vied for the chance to represent the country in international pageants; and they were: Michael Raymond Lim (Manila) - formerly a member of the Men of Provoq; Carsten Ertel (Germany); Jose Bernardo Roa (Cagayan de Oro); Ian Leonel Porlayagan (Nueva Ecija) - finalist at Mr. Philippines - World 2007, Joaquin Casado (Cebu); Dennis Barrion (Cavite) - of Ginoong Filipinas 2007; Genesis Cabrillas (Baguio) - of Ginoong Filipinas 2007; Rico Lazaro (Cavite); Robert Pare (General Santos); Nino Sazon (Canada) - of the defunct group 604; Louie Stefan Zambarrano (Manila); Gilbert Malabanan (Caloocan); Michael Koegel (Germany); Christian de la Cruz (Ilocos Norte).

This brood of gorgeous individuals was trimmed down to seven: Michael Raymond Lim, Carsten Ertel, Jose Bernardo Roa, Ian Leonel Porlayagan, Joaquin Casado, Nino Sazon and Michael Koegel. Among these seven were chosen the winners and their runners up: 2nd Runner Up - Carsten Ertel; 1st Runner Up - Michael Koegel; Mr. Philippines-International Man - Nino Sazo; Mr. Philippines-International - Ian Leonel Porlayagan and Mr. Philippines-ExpoWorld - Michael Raymond Lim.

The special awards that night were handed out to the following: Mister Photogenic-Ian Leonel Porlayagan; Best in Swimwear-Michael Koegel; Misters Talent-Nino Sazo and Carsten Ertel; Mister Personality-Jose Bernardo Roa; Best in Formal Wear-Christian de la Cruz.

Ace photographer Wesley Villarica spent a day taking their photographs at his Parallax Studio in Makati. Beauty queen, model and comebacking actress Bing Pimentel gave the candidates personality enhancement workshops. Frederick Peralta provided the official swimwear. The candidates were featured in a special fashion show modeling the creations of Raoul Ramirez, choreographed by Catalino Figueroa. The event was hosted by the lovely Angel Aquino and was produced by Robert Delgado’s L’Atelier Talent School. (with excerpts from an article at http://www.globalpinoy.com/

What a long week-end, but nevertheless it was fun!

it was a long week end for me. yesterday was the launch of "Sindie" a short film competition GMA Artist Center. Indeed, i was tasked for the production design of the venue ( Robinson's Galleria cinema 2). it was my first time to design in an awards night... a little pressure... but it's okay. Anne, my colleague from batch 1 of Film and TV Prod, started planning the design last friday as well as meeting Ms Liza regarding the details of the event. the next day, saturday, i went to the office to finish some erands and stuff. after lunch i meet anne to buy materials for the design. after buying the materials we constructed the design with the help of my brother stephen, jc, kuya paul, and wilson. the biggest problem that we have that time was, we have no red carpet!... gosh, what's is an awards night without a red carpet! i am getting frustrated but still eager to get a carpet. until i decided to cut into half our old-plain-small red carpet at home just to have a carpet without the knowledge of my mom... after i told my mom bout the carpet she didn't even get mad, she just its okay! thank god! then its sunday, i still havn't got any sleep even for a minute or two! though we had some problems with transportation, it was solved by Ms Liza. then at 7am we went to Rob cinema with sleep to ingres and set up and stuff. we're done with the designs and stuff but we will only be able to put them into the exact place at around 2pm, so we decided to go back home to at least have some rest. yes we did go back home but the rest didn't happen coz we still need to make a support to two pots coz it can't stand straight due to xexypink tropical plant which is a little for the vase heavy and about its almost 5 feet tall. then came the awarding ceremony after the graduation rights of batch 3 film and tv production workshop as well as the acting workshop, it was nerve racking coz i don't know what to expect regarding the rections of the guests, celebreties, GMA heads and staff, workshoppers and their guests regarding my design.

The awarding ceremony prorper: i am very happy and overwhelmed that our batch won 8 categories out of 14. but it's not a competition of batches, its a film competition, i am glad that most of the people who won awards from our batch are the people that i personally know.

Congratulations to Otra Vez film (Almost five productions) for winning 5 catehories (Jury prize for best film, best cinematographer for Mong, Best screen play for raymond, best actress for chackles, and best director to mong and raymond). and i alwo would like to thank them for giving the honor to be included in the cast, which also gave me my first best supporting actor nomination. guys, we need a celebration!

i also wanna thank Ms Lizal Marcelo for the trust and oppurtunity to do the production design! it was an honor working with you guys!

GMA 7 mounts its 1st short film fest

By Bayani San Diego Jr.InquirerLast updated 05:10am (Mla time) 07/05/2007
The Kapuso network takes talent development seriously, says Ida Henares, assistant vice president and head of GMA Artist Center (GMAAC).
“We have various workshops all year round,” Henares volunteers. The center started offering said training for outsiders and employees alike two years ago.
As culminating project for the Film and TV Production and Acting workshops, adds talent development coordinator GA Villafuerte, the students produced short films.
Now GMA 7, in cooperation with the Independent Filmmakers Cooperative (IFC), has mounted its first festival of short films, “Sindié: Sa Pagsisimula ng Indie” at Robinsons Galleria’s IndieSine.
The 14 films, products of the workshops in June and October 2006, and April 2007, are: “Katha,” “Saka,” “Mga Kuwento Kong Sana,” “Taong Grasa,” “Otra Ves,” “Sidewalk,” “Kasal,” “Baritada” and “In a Flash” (8 minutes.); “Lea,” “Batang Bato,” “Binhi,” and “Photo Express” (20); and “Glen Con Banyo” (3).
Jenny Donato, events and publicity specialist, says this summer’s acting students had Bembol Roco, German Moreno, Tina de Guzman, Roence Santos and Nanding Josef as facilitators.
The Film and TV Production workshops were handled by indie filmmakers Jon Red, Raymond Red, Robert Quebral, Cesar Hernando and Paolo Villaluna; and TV director Ruel Bayani.
People’s Choice
Acting workshops had 45 to 50 students each in the kids, teens and adults divisions, says Villafuerte. Film and TV Production had 35 enrollees.
The festival began yesterday and runs until July 10. Admission ticket is P100 each, good for all 14 films. Moviegoers are invited to vote for the People’s Choice award to be given out on July 8, along with citations for Best Short Film, Director, Actress, Actor, Supporting Actress and Actor, Child Actress and Actor, Cinematography, and Production Design

Tarantino Thrilla in Cinemanila

Tarantino Thrilla in Cinemanila: Quentin Tarantino to be Given the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill) will be hitting Philippine shores in August to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award during special ceremonies in the 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival. Tarantino will be receiving the distinction for his iconic contributions to world cinema and continued support to the proliferation and promotion of Asian and independent films. Tarantino's love for Asian films has inspired him to make use of various cinematic styles from films of the region such as wire kung-fu scenes, sword fights and stylized action scenes in his own movies. His admiration for Asian cinema has made him one of its most significant advocates; the release of Zhang Yimou's Hero and Wong Kar Wai's Chungking Express in the United States were made possible by Tarantino.
Renowned for cult favorites like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, Tarantino has won accolades and citations from various groups, including an Oscar nomination for his direction of the critically acclaimed film Pulp Fiction. In 2004, he was selected to be the head of the jury of the Cannes Film Festival.
Catch renowned director Quentin Tarantino as he graces the Festival this August. The Cinemanila International Film Festival, now on its 9th year, will have its official run from 8 to 19 August 2007. It will showcase the best of local and foreign cinema, including recent winners from the Berlin and Cannes film festivals. A special ASEAN Night celebrating the works of the region's best filmmakers will open the event on 8 August. Cinemanila will also be having a special Focus on the films of Bollywood (10 August), South Africa (11 August), and Turkey (12 August). Everyone is invited to these screenings and to the seminars and workshops. These include Master Classes in Directing (10-11 August) and Scriptwriting (12-13 August), a seminar on the Importance of Film Archiving in the Philippines (14 August), and a seminar on Indie Filmmaking (15-16 August).
The CIFF is organized jointly by the Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines (ICAP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and a specially commissioned inter-agency committee.
For more information, you may refer to the official CIFF website (http://www.cinemani la.com.ph) or contact the Cinemanila Secretariat through its email address: cinemanila@gmail. com.

STOP AIDS Project launches "HIV Is No Picnic" ad campaign.

HIV+ men tell HIV- men the truth about living with HIV in new citywide social marketing adsSAN FRANCISCO—The STOP AIDS Project today announced the launch of its cutting-edge social marketing campaign, "HIV Is No Picnic." The stark, hard-hitting series of four ads from the Project’s Positive Force program is designed to counter a widely held perception among HIV negative men that contracting HIV is no longer something to be so concerned about. The ads will debut this week in the Bay Area Reporter and on MUNI shelters around the city. Each ad features an HIV+ man describing the impact of a specific side effect of HIV disease or anti-HIV medication. "Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad to be alive," each says. "But HIV is no picnic."
"We know that some people will be shocked by the ‘in your face’ nature of the ads," said David Evans, STOP AIDS Project’s program director. "But the HIV positive guys who make up our Positive Force Program have been waiting for an opportunity to tell negative guys how tough it can be to live with HIV. We consider this a truth in advertising campaign."
"A lot of people think that the worst is over," said Geof Gray, 52, a Positive Force participant who is featured in one of the ads. "They’re not looking at the numbers."Gray, a nursing student at San Francisco State University, has experienced facial lipoatrophy—also known as facial wasting—as a side effect of his anti-HIV medications. "At first I thought my cheekbones looked a little better," he said. "But then it became obvious that I had that ‘AIDS look.’ It’s hard getting up in the morning. There it is staring me in the mirror. I get up, I brush my teeth, and, oh yeah, I have AIDS. I can’t ever forget."
Other ads feature participants talking about life with the constant threat of diarrhea, a common side effect of both HIV itself and most anti-HIV medications; night sweats; and "Crix belly," the distended stomach and abnormally located weight gain that has been associated with taking protease inhibitors.
"People need to know that despite the advances in treatments, gay men are still dying from this disease," said Les Pappas, president of San Francisco–based Better World Advertising, the agency that designed the campaign. "And the guys who aren’t dying are dealing with some pretty serious health problems. It’s better than before, but having HIV can still be a living hell."
The STOP AIDS Project, founded in 1984, works to prevent HIV transmission among all gay and bisexual men in San Francisco through multicultural, community-based organizing. Visit www.stopaids. org for more information.
Better World Advertising was established to provide high quality, cost effective social marketing and issue advertising services to non-profit organizations, educational institutions and government agencies who are committed to advancing initiatives in the areas of public health and social welfare. Visit www.socialmarketing .com for more information.
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For media inquiries about the STOP AIDS Project, please contact Jason Riggs, Communications Director, at (415) 575-0160, ext. 227.

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