Miss Earth 2013 Twenty Four Best In National Costume

           Last Monday, November 25 Moment for the Earth took place at the F1 Hotel Manila Ballroom in Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Each of the eighty-eight (88) contestants from different countries showcased their national costumes and display a colorful background of their native lands. Each has their own uniqueness, creativity and innovation shown on their native dress. Some contestants even changes national costume to tell the story of their home country.

          After I saw all of the contestants national costumes, here are now Watchful Eyes' Twenty Four Best In National Costume

Philippines 

Thailand

 

Curacao

 

Mexico

 

Indonesia

 

Bolivia

 

Australia 

 

South Africa

 

Cote D'Ivoire

 

Venezuela

 

Ecuador

 

Haiti 

 

Turkey

 

Tahiti

 

Panama

 

Mongolia

 

Albania

 

Spain

 

Korea

 

Guam

 

Nigeria

 

Canada

 

Tanzania

 

Trinidad and Tobago 

Photo Source: 

F1 Hotel Manila 
Missosology 
Edmund Chua, Fab Philippines

The Philippines Will Rise Up Once Again After Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda, Local Name) Hits The Country

    

          The year 2013 proves to be one of the most difficult and trying times for the Philippines. The country has been suffering a lot from Zamboanga seige to ocean disaster to Visayas earthquakes and now, the Super Typhoon Yolanda (HAIYAN, International Name) believed to be one of the strongest typhoon in the recorded history of the planet wreak havoc that spread all throughout the Visayas and some parts of Luzon and Mindanao leaving thousands of people dead, several thousands injured, thousands of families left homeless and still suffering from hunger and other afflictions and billions of dollars in damages in properties and infrastructures. Some of the hardly hit areas were Leyte especially its capital Tacloban, Samar, northern Cebu, parts of Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Antique, parts of Mindoro and northern Palawan. It is heartbreaking and devastating to watch the suffering of the country helpless from the wrath of the unstoppable natural disaster. It is painful to see the cold hard dead bodies scattered all over the place, people and children crying because they lost their loved ones, starving and lives shattered, buildings, houses, properties were destroyed just like a war zone and even trees and other plants were uprooted and scattered everywhere as if there is a massive wildfires and logging, roofs and ceiling of houses and buildings were thrown like a boomerang and even tragically hitting some bystanders and those who are just sheltering nearby and fallen electrical posts on the streets and main arteries of the traffic and highways as well as damages to telecommunication networks aggravates the already hapless situation what's more with looting. However, the greatest inspiration and ray of light right now are the people - the survivors who braved the odds and triumph over the strongest typhoon on the planet they are the strongest people you will ever meet, the inexplicable kindness, generosity and unwavering and tireless service of people towards their fellow countrymen and the boundless generosity of the global community uplifts the low morale of the devastated country and people. More than a hundred million dollars in cash and in-kinds have been donated by several countries and even sent rescue, relief, medical team to aid in the rehabilitation of the devastation of Visayas. Some of the countries which sent helped are Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States as well as ASEAN, the European Union and the Vatican offered prayers and words of comfort and sympathy. We hope that this overwhelming donation and help will not fall into the hands of corrupt government officials in which the country is in hot waters right now because of the Priority Development Assistance Fund scam of the senators and congressmen. I hope these funds will really go into the affected areas and victims. It proves that nothing can put us down helpless for as long as we help each other and unite as one. Nothing can be compared to the indomitable spirit of the people who will rise up once again stronger and better. Most of all, God protect its faithful, prayerful people who will prevent any further damage and lives lost. Just always pray and have faith and always protect you and your loved ones safe and secured all the time as God never fails. I know the Philippines will rise up once again!


Photo Source:

Rappler
telegraph.co.uk 

Venezuela's Gabriela Isler Named Miss Universe 2013 In Chilly Russia

 

Gabriela Isler of Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe 2013 by outgoing Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo of USA

 

Miss Universe 2013 Top 5 just moments before the announcement of the winner

Moscow, Russia - We should overcome our fears in order for us to be stronger said Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler before being named as Miss Universe 2013 held at the posh Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia Sunday, November 10. In a show dedicated to the super typhoon Yolanda (HAIYAN: International Name) affected countries of the Philippines and Vietnam, Gabriela Isler bested 85 other equally stunning contestants to win the Diamond Nexus crown and wear the million dollar Yamamay swim wear for a photo shoot.  Isler win gives Venezuela its seventh Miss Universe title it last won in 2009 making this Latin American country the second most number of Miss Universe win after the United States. The 25 year-old Maracay native is a businesswoman and works for Venevision, a television network in Venezuela. 1st runner-up went to Spain, Patricia Yurena Rodriguez, 2nd runner-up is Ecuador, Constanza Baes, 3rd runner-up went to Philippines, Ariella Arida and 4th runner-up went to Brazil, Jakelyne Oliveira. The celebrity panel of judges was headed by Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler. Best in National Costume award goes to Nicaragua, Nastassja Bolivar who won $5000 worth of credits from a Russian bank, Most Photogenic went to Poland, Paulina Krupinska and Congeniality, Kim Ye Jin. Most Photogenic and Congeniality winners each receive $1,000 and special prizes from Diamond Nexus. Here is the official result: 


Miss UNIVERSE 2013 – Gabriela Isler – Venezuela

1st runner-up  - Patricia Yurena Rodriguez – Spain

2nd runner-up  – Constanza Baez – Ecuador

3rd runner-up  – Ariella Arida – Philippines

4th runner-up  – Jakelyne Oliveira – Brazil



Top 10 Semifinalist
 
Dominican Republic - Yaritza Reyes 

Great Britain - Amy Willerton

India -  Manasi Moghi

Ukraine -  Olga Storozhenko

U.S.A. -  Erin Brady



Top 16 Quarter-finalist
 
China - Jin YE

Costa Rica - Fabiana Granados 

Indonesia - Whulandary Herman 

Nicaragua - Nastassja Bolívar 

Puerto Rico - Monic Pérez 

Switzerland - Dominique Rinderknecht



Special Awards:

Congeniality – Jin Ye, China

Photogenic – Paulina Krupinska, Poland

National Costume - Nastassja Bolivar, Nicaragua


Judges:
 
Steven Tyler - Aerosmith’s front man and lead singer

Chef Nobu - Acclaimed chef proprietor of Nobu and Matsuhisa restaurants

Tara Lipinski - Gold medal figure skater and 2014 Winter Olympics figure skating analyst for NBC Olympics’ multi-platform coverage

Carol Alt - TV personality, star of Fox News Channel’s ‘A HEALTHY YOU AND CAROL ALT’, international supermodel, actress, author, entrepreneur and raw-food enthusiast

Anne V - Supermodel, actress, philanthropist and mentor on Oxygen’s upcoming season of “The Face” with nine consecutive appearances in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

Farouk Shami - Founder of Farouk Systems, Inc. makers of CHI and presenting hair care sponsor of the 2013 MISS UNIVERSE® Competition

Italo Fontana - Pioneering designer of U-BOAT Watches

Philip Kirkorov -  iconic Russian pop-star 



Host:

Thomas Roberts – host of MSNBC Live

Melanie Brown – former Spice Girls Member, host, America's Got Talent



Performers:

Panic! At The Disco
Emin
Steven Tyler 


Color Commentator:

Jeannie Mai – Style Network’s  “How Do I Look?”


Web Events:

Janine Tugonon - Miss Universe 2012 1st runner up



Congratulations to Ariella Arida for being named 3rd runner up! Your win brings hope and light to your country deeply affected by the typhoon and other calamities and may you recover at the soonest possible time and also to the new Miss Universe 2013, Gabriela Isler of Venezuela!  
  


Photo Sources:

REUTERS / Maxim  Shemetov

Здравствуйте Watchful Eyes Miss Universe 2013 Final Top 20 Ice Princess Favorites

           Miss Universe 2013 finals is just few days away from now and we can feel the tension and excitement of this event in the icy cold Russian city of Moscow where it will be held on November 9 at Crocus City Hall. 
         Before the finals, each of the eighty-six (86) contestants showcased their to-die-for curves, runway skills, personality, charm, poise and stage presence in a preliminary competition where they will be judged in swimsuit and evening gown to see who will be the semifinalists. The preliminary competition was LIVE Streamed online to global audience through Miss Universe.com website. 
         After watching the preliminaries, here now is the final choice of Watchful Eyes of a Silhouette Miss Universe 2013 Ice Princess Top 20 Favorites:

  

Israel - Yitayish Ayanaw 

 

Venezuela - Gabriela Isler 

 

Puerto Rico - Monic Perez

 

 

Spain - Patricia Yurena Rodriguez 

 

Great Britain - Amy Willerton 

 

 Philippines - Ariella Arida 

 

France - Hinarani de Longeaux 

 

Brazil - Jakelyne Oliveira 

 

Nicaragua - Nastassja Bolivar 

 

Panama - Carolina Brid 

 

Poland - Paulina Krupinska

 

 

Russia - Elmira Abdrazakova

 

Indonesia - Whulandary

 

Czech Republic - Gabriela Kratochvilova 

 

Ukraine - Olga Storozhenko 

 

Dominican Republic - Yaritza Reyes

 

Bolivia - Alexia Viruez 

 

Netherlands - Stephanie Tency

 

Korea - Yumi Kim 

 

Switzerland - Dominique Rinderknecht

Cooling Off / Left Frozen In The Ice: 

USA 
Jamaica 
Croatia 
Canada 
Paraguay



Photo Source:

Miss Universe Organization, L.P., LLP

Watchful Eyes' Miss Universe 2013 Twenty Best In National Costume

          Miss Universe 2013 National Costume Presentation was held last November 3, 2013 at Vegas Mall in Moscow, Russia much to the delight of the audience watching the show. The event is open to both media and the public and was amazed by the display of native costumes from different parts of the world. 

          Although a bit downgrade from last year's National Costume Show with no LIVE Online Streaming broadcasted to global audience, it is still a great sight to see the elaborate, colorful costumes passionately created just for this event and I can't help but be mesmerized by what I saw in the pictures and some video clippings of the event. 

          To be honest, I have a difficult time narrowing my choices to only top ten as there are many creative costumes symbolic of their respective countries. They are meticulously done to precisely describe or picture the background of their native lands. For this reason, I extended my list to come up with the 20 Best In National Costumes. 

          So here now is my list of Top 20 Best In National Costume: 

Nicaragua

 

Russia

 

Indonesia

 

Tanzania

 

Sweden

 

Korea

 

Japan

 

Chile

 

Argentina

 

Costa Rica

 

Panama

 

Mexico

 

Malaysia

 

India

 

Venezuela

 

Nigeria

 

Bulgaria

 

Guatemala

 

South Africa

 

Trinidad & Tobago 

Photo Source: 

Miss Universe Organization, LP., LLP.