RIP Eva Ekvall – Miss Universe 2001 3rd Runner-Up

It is with great sadness that I bid farewell to another angel – Ms. Eva Ekvall (Miss Universe 2001 3rd Runner-up). Eva joined our creator  last December 17. It is so sad to give up a beautiful person like Eva but it is comforting to know that she is now free from all the pains brought about by the deadly breast cancer. Let us all remember Eva as the queen from Venezuela who inspired millions of women around the world by her grace and beauty!

Photo Credits: www.gistonly.blogspot.com

 
Video Credits: alexmb72 of www.youtube.com

We will miss you Eva!

Kattera’s Year-Ender Poll: Your Pageant of the Year and Beauty Queen of the Year!!!

The year is over – at least for the major beauty pageants! We have a new set of queens for 2011. As we close the year, let me hear your voice and views on the results of our major pageants this 2011.

Now, I want you to know your PAGEANT OF THE YEAR (production, activities and semifinalists) and your BEAUTY QUEEN OF THE YEAR (Impact).

To VOTE, visit my Facebook Fan Page and express your self

Here it is:

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To Vote for the BEAUTY QUEEN OF THE YEAR, Click THIS!

Let your voices be heard NOW

Leila Lopes (Miss Universe 2011) Appointed as Drylands Ambassador

I wonder what Miss Earth is thinking with this appointment?!?

The reigning Miss Universe – Leila Lopes of Angola – was named as the Dryland Ambassador by the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

Along with Dr. Dennis Garrity (Director General of the World Agroforestry Centre), Deborah Fraser (South African Gospel Singer) and Carlos Marchena (Spanish football star), Leila Lopes was appointed to take a lead in raising awareness of land degradation, its causes and possible solutions.

This is so huge for Leila and we would like to congratulate her for another milestone. This only proves that there are more to just winning the title! Go now Leila and thank you for accepting the role! Cheers…

Info from www.missuniverse.com and  http://www.unccd.int/

XOXOXO

My Great Disappointment?!? – Miss Earth 2011

No, this is not an entirely “rant” post! However, let me just warn you that I have never been this disappointed with Miss Earth! If you are satisfied with the results, please stop HERE I still love Carousel and Miss Earth Organization though. I am just disappointed with what happened last Saturday night!

* The show started really high with a well-executed opening number. Thanks to the whole crew of G-Force – an ABS-CBN affiliated dance group – the opening of Miss Earth 2011 became one of the highlights of the coronation night.

* The hosts were better than hosts before (probably one of the best set of hosts for Miss Earth). However, can someone tell the hosts next year to keep the “surprise” factor in announcing the semifinalists. It seemed as if the hosts were calling-out names of a graduates. It was supposed to be the “first cut” so a little suspense would have been appreciated.

* The stage was awesome. It was simple but wide The lighting was superb and the music in all segments were just right on! I love J. Lo’s Papi for their opening number and oh, Ukraine/SouthAfrica/Japan’s performance was a pleasant surprise.

* The over-all quality of the production was better BUT the problem on camera angles (for TV viewers) was still there! When will they realize that this is a pageant and not a variety show???

* NOW, let us talk about the Top 16. I have been vocal that Czech Republic was my ultimate bet for the crown and GUESS WHAT?!? – She was left out their in the cold. Shock might even be an understatement when I saw the announcement. It was just unbelievable. I might not be good in predicting the winners BUT from my point of view – Czech Republic was way better than 3 or 4  candidates that were called as semifinalists. Her Best in Swimsuit award might not be an assurance of a semifinalist slot but come on it tells us something!

* Upon the announcement of the Top 8, i was again SHOCKED to see Sweden clapping behind the so-called “8″… OMGEEE! With that bangin body, why would someone with awkward walk and **** body makes it to the 8?!?

* I lost all my hope with the top 8 candidates so i decided to sleep! I guess I made the right decision with the results… No need to mention candidates but the Top 4 was just – hmmmm – mind-boggling?!?

* By the way, I saw how the translator of Venezuela messed-up BIG TIME! And for pageant fans, we all know that this is not the first time!

At the end of this all, I just want to congratulate Sarka Cojocarova of Czech Republic for giving it  her best! Remember that you won THE Best in Swimsuit Award and it means a lot!

As for Carousel Productions, I still salute you for putting up a good show given the time BUT please work on some of the things that were enumerated above and I am still disappointed with the exclusion of Czech Republic!!!

Miss Earth 2011 – The Official Results

Miss Earth 2011: Ecuador (Olga Alava)

Miss Air: Brazil (Driely Bennettone)

Miss Water: Philippines (Athena Mae Imperial)

Miss Fire: Venezuela (Caroline Medina)

Finalists

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Crimea

Mexico

Zimbabwe

Semifinalists

Chinese Taipei

Japan

Paraguay

Portugal

Slovenia

Sweden

Thailand

Ukraine

Kattera’s FaveList – Miss Earth 2011

It’s Miss Earth 2011 tonight here at the beautiful city capital of The Philippines – Manila. First, I would like to commend Carousel Productions, Inc. for making sure that Miss Earth 2011 will be staged despite the rather late decision to change the location. We all know that Bangkok (Thailand) decided not to host the pageant due to “extreme” flooding.  The pageant “came home” and Manila was given only weeks to prepare BUT I really think that the hosts/sponsors/Carousel did an excellent job. Second, I would like to congratulate the candidates for a job well done. I felt that they had a lot of activities on such a very short span of time. Just the ability to keep up to the demands of the schedule with so much ease and grace makes them true beauty queens

Now, let me share to you my official favelist Posting this list is one of the most exciting tasks related to my job as a beauty pageant blogger. I always feel excited and anxious! I still feel nervous ‘coz I might not be correct BUT this is all part of the game right?!? Last year, I was dead on the spot with Nicole Faria as my Miss Earth 2010. Click THIS for my ME2010 FaveList and THIS for the Official Results.

Thanks to www.missearth.tv & Carousel Productions, Inc for the pics!

Miss Earth 2011 – Czech Republic (Sarka Cojocarova)
 

Miss Earth Air 2011 – Sweden (Renate Cerljen)
 

Miss Earth Water 2011 – India (Hasleen Kaur)
 

Miss Earth Fire 2011 – Mexico (Casandra Becerra)
 

Finalists

Venezuela (Caroline Medina)

Turkey (Merve Saribas)

Chinese Taipei (Cherry Liu)

Colombia (Andrea De Vivo Creazzo)

Semifinalists

Brazil (Driely Bennettone)

Australia (Deedre Zibara)

Crimea (Nina Astrakhantseva)

Paraguay (Nicole Huber)

 Puerto Rico (Agnes Benitez)

Bosnia & Herzegovina (Aleksandra Kovacevic)

Italy (Angelica Parisi)

Botswana (Messiah Jackson)

Alternatives

England (Roxanne Smith)

Guam (Anna Calvo)

Ecuador (Olga Alva)

Zimbabwe (Thandi Muringa)

I am not really sure if we have a Top 14 or Top 16 this year but it seems that there are a lot of beautiful girls this year so I had 16 wonderful ladies on my list.

Do you have your favorites already?!? Please let me know!

XOXOXO

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Isabella Manjon for Miss Tourism Queen International 2011

In search for the 2nd Miss Tourism Queen International (MTQI) crown for the Philippines, Isabella Manjon will be in China to compete. (Justine Gabionza gave the Philippines its first MTQI crown in 2006). Isabella is scheduled to leave on December 12 for the competition which will end with the grand coronation on December 28.

I encourage everyone to rally and pray for the success of Isabella! I just adore this lady and I am really happy to see her compete

The Best of Luck Isabella!

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Miss Earth 2011 (8th Update): The National Costume Competition

I will always be a fan of National Costume! It teaches you a little bit of history & culture, arts & fashion and sometimes a reason to laugh :p I am presenting to you the National Costume Competition of Miss Earth 2011.

Thanks to www.missearth.tv for the pics!

Aruba

Australia

Austria

Bahamas

Belgium

Belize

Bolivia

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Botswana
 

Brazil

Canada

Chile

China

Chinese Taipei

Colombia

Crimea

Curacao

Czech Republic

Denmark

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

El Salvador

England

Estonia

France

Germany

Ghana

Guadeloupe

Guam

Guatemala

Honduras

Hong Kong

Hungary

India

Indonesia

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Korea

Kosovo

Latvia

Lebanon

Luxembourg

Macau

Madagascar

Malaysia

Mauritius

Mexico

Nepal

Netherlands

New Zealand

Nigeria

Northern Ireland

Norway

Pakistan

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Portugal

Puerto Rico

Romania

Russia

Scotland

Singapore

Slovak Republic

Slovenia

South Africa

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sweden

Switzerland

Tanzania

Thailand

Trinidad & Tobago

Turkey

Ukraine

USA

US Virgin Islands

Venezuela

Vietnam

Wales

Zimbabwe

Do you have your favorites already?!?

Watch out for my Favorite lists….

Now, you still have time, VOTE for your favorite Miss Earth 2011 contestants!

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XOXOXO

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Miss Earth 2011 (7th Update): The Girls in their Swimsuits (Press Presentation)

The ladies of Miss Earth 2011 were presented to the press. Clad in “exciting” swimsuits, the ladies introduced themselves and gave us an idea on their environmental advocacy. Please check the pics below:

Thanks to Carousel Productions, Inc. and www.missearth.tv for the pics!

Aruba

Australia

Austria

Bahamas

Belgium

Belize

Bolivia

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Botswana

Brazil

Canada

China

Colombia

Crimea

Curacao

Czech Republic

Denmark

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

El Salvador

England

Estonia

France

Germany

Guadeloupe

Guam
 

Guatemala

Honduras

Hong Kong

Hungary

India

Ireland

Italy
 

Italy

Japan

Korea

Kosovo

Latvia

Luxembourg

Macau

Madagascar

Malaysia

Martinique

Mexico

Nepal

Netherlands

New Zealand

Northern Ireland

Norway

Pakistan

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Puerto Rico

Romania

Scotland

Singapore

Slovak Republic

 Slovenia

South Africa

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Thailand

Trinidad & Tobago

Turkey

Ukraine

USA

US Virgin Islands

Venezuela

Wales

Zimbabwe

Now, see  some of them in action!!!

Video Credits: iammissearth of www.youtube.com

Video Credits: iammissearth of www.youtube.com

Video Credits: iammissearth of www.youtube.com

Video Credits: iammissearth of www.youtube.com

Do you have your bet for Best in Swimsuit?!?

Who among the ladies has the killer bod fit for an Earth Warrior?!?

Now, VOTE for your fave candidate in our poll HERE!

XOXOXO

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Miss Earth 2011 (6th Update): The Evening Gown Competition

Miss Earth is on its quest in finding the most beautiful “Earth Warrior”. The title may sound a little bit strong and tough but the organization wants their warrior elegant and sophisticated. After all, a Miss Earth queen can talk and can also do the walk

Evening Gown competition is a major part of any beauty pageant. It tests not just the elegance and sophistication of every lady but also the lady’s ability to carry the gown and be able to transcend above the beauty of what she’s wearing. This skill was put to test as the ladies compete in the Evening Gown Competition of Miss Earth 2011. Here are the pics:

Thanks to Carousel Productions, Inc. for the pics!

Aruba

Australia

 Austria

Bahamas

Belgium

Belize

Bolivia

Bosnia & Herzegovina
 

Botswana

Brazil
 

Canada

 China

Chinese Taipei

Colombia

Crimea

Curacao

Czech Republic

Denmark
 

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

El Salvador

England
 

Estonia

France

Germany

Guadeloupe
 

Guam

Guatemala
 

Honduras

Hong Kong

Hungary
 

India

Indonesia

Ireland
 

Israel

Italy

Japan

Korea

Kosovo

Latvia

Lebanon

Luxembourg

Macau

Madagascar

Malaysia

Martinique

Mexico
 

Nepal

Netherlands
 

New Zealand

Northern Ireland

Norway

Pakistan

Panama
 

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Portugal

Puerto Rico

Romania

Scotland

Singapore

Slovak Republic

Slovenia
 

South Africa
 

Spain
 

Sri Lanka

Sweden
 

Switzerland

Thailand

Trinidad & Tobago
 

Turkey

Ukraine

USA

US Virgin Islands

Venezuela

Wales
 

Zambia

 So, who’s your favorite to win Best in Evening Gown here?!?

Do you have your favorite to win as this year’s “Earth Warrior”?!?

Now, VOTE for your candidate in our own poll HERE!

XOXOXO

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