Author: Rossane Ramos

Moments after the Miss Universe pageant was held on Monday, December 9, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) announced its separation from its partnership with Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI). BPCI has released an official statement regarding the decision of the MUO not to renew their license with the local pageant organizer. “BPCI is proud to have held the Miss Universe license since 1964 and would like to thank the fifty five (55) winners who were sent to the Miss Universe pageant to participate. In all those years, we have garnered four (4) Miss Universe winners, nine (9) runners-up, and ten (10)…

Kylie Padilla announced today, December 10, that she has given birth to her and husband Aljur Abrenica’s second son. In an Instagram post, Kylie showed a photo of her new baby, Axl Romeo, holding on to her finger. She captioned the post: “December 9, 5:35 am. Axl Romeo Abrenica came into our lives. He is loved, he is cherished and he has one strong suck just like his Kuya.” The actress announced she is expecting her second baby last August.

For the first time ever, Yeng Constantino is starring in a film. Write About Love is one of the entries in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival.  The singer believes it is possible to delve into acting while being a singer. “Siguro nakakatulong din yung pagiging singer namin. Kasi po pag kumakanta kami nilalagay din po namin yung sarili namin sa kanta. So in a way it’s also acting,” she said in a report from Pilipino Star Ngayon. “Pero iba rin po yung nagde-deliver ng lines na walang melody at saka aaralin mo talaga yung karakter mo sa pelikula. Feeling…

“Sentro po ng aking buhay ang aking Ina.” Boy Abunda addressed his mother’s death for the first time on his talk show, December 9, Monday night.  Licerna “Lesing” Romerica Abunda was 90 years old when she passed away last December 1. Just last month, the veteran host announced on his other talk show, The Bottomline, that his mother had been in the hospital for two weeks.  “Tanggap ko po. I’m going through very difficult times. These are tough times for us, lalo na po sa aking pamilya,” he said, adding that his mother’s death was especially hard on him since…

Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados is graceful despite defeat. The country’s bet reached the Top 20 of the international pageant. The new titleholder of Miss Universe is South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi. She was crowned by her predecessor Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray in Atlanta, Georgia, December 9 (Philippine time.) Gazini has no regrets after the competition. The 23-year-old beauty from Talisay City, Cebu chose to look on the bright side. “This experience has been so fun kahit 10 days lang siya. I know that I did my best. I changed outfits four times a day. Iba iba outfit every…

South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi was crowned as this year’s Miss Universe 2019, on Monday, December 9. Her predecessor Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray of the Philippines was the one who crowned South Africa’s third titleholder.  The 26-year-old earned a degree in public relations and image management just last year.  Zozibini kicked off her career in pageantry with Miss South Africa in 2017. In 2019, she competed once again, successfully earning the Miss Universe 2019 title.  Her winning answer was applauded for breaking the stigmas of beauty. “I grew up in a world where a woman who looks like me, with…

Catriona Gray described her Miss Universe 2018 reign as “unforgettable, life-changing and purposeful.” “I’ve always believed as women, we have the power to redefine our generation. When we raise our voices together, the words women power become more than just a phrase; they become a movement. I wanted my year to be a reign with purpose. From advocating for quality education for all to raising awareness for HIV/AIDS, I’ve strived to use my words for good,” she said at this year’s Miss Universe pageant in Atlanta, Georgia. She continued on to thank her parents, mentors, her fans and the Miss…

All eyes were on Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray when she concluded her reign with her final walk at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant in Atlanta, Georgia. Her beautiful turquoise gown was made by designer Mak Tumang, the creator of Catriona’s iconic Ibong Adarna-inspired and Mayon Volcano-inspired gowns. The Ibong Adarna-inspired gown she wore at the preliminary competition of last year’s Miss Universe was made of layers of embroidered gold feather patterns coated with Swarovski crystals and other jewels. Mak’s lava-like masterpiece which was inspired by Mayon Volcano was Catriona’s gown when she won the international pageant in December 2018.…

Our girl, Miss Universe 2019 Philippines Gazini Ganados made it to the Top 20, but failed to advance to the Top 10 candidates of the pageant. As of writing, the Miss Universe 2019 pageant is happening at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. Gazini was called on to be one of the five wildcard semifinalists to complete the roster of 20, along Brazil, Colombia, India, and Venezuela. “That was nerve-wracking,” she told host Steve Harvey. Her opening statement was dedicated to her grandparents who raised her: “The world is aging and my grandparents raised me and I’ve worked in…

There’s a new crown for Miss Universe 2019 and it carries a powerful message. The “Power of Unity Crown” is designed by Swiss and Emirati jewelry company, Mouawad. The one-of-a-kind crown is said to fit modern-day royalty. Its name “Power of Unity” is meant to celebrate the woman for being complex, diverse, unapologetically ambitious and strong, said Fred Mouawad, co-guardian of the jewelry house. The crown features three big diamonds, with a 62.83 carat shield cut golden canary diamond at its center. The interconnected petals, leaves and vines in the headpiece represent “communities across the seven countries whose bonds unite…