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Miss Universe Vietnam H'Hen Nie thanked her Filipino pageant coaches after she made it to the Top 5 of the 2018 Miss Universe beauty pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand last Dec. 17. "From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much, My Teacher Anjo Santos," says Nie on Instagram. Aside from Santos, her other pageant coaches were Gerard Ruivivar and Kim Rocafor. Santos, who was born and raised in Bicol, trained Nie in pasarela and make-up. He said that the national director of Miss Universe Vietnam approached him to train Nie. Santos and Rocafor trained Nie for the question-and-answer portion. "Miss Vietnam is so determined na kahit hand movements lang, nakukuha niya ang instructions," says Santos, who is an independent pageant coach in an interview on "GMA News To Go" program recently. Santos also trained Ma. Venus Raj, another Bicolana, who won 4th runner-up in the 2010 Miss Universe contest held in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has a grooming a...

Japanese DJ Rapper King Tomoro is in the house! Just recently, King Tomoro visited Manila to seek musical opportunities and possibly collaborate with some of our local artists. "I first came here in your country April this year. Since then,  I always look forward to come back because I learned to love your people and its climate which is similar to my place back in Japan and also to share my music to all party goers," says King Tomoro during a meet-and-greet event with the media at Sekitori Japanese Restaurant in Mandaluyong City. Japanese rapper King Tomoro and interpreter Jincky Malate. The event was made possible through the help of jeweler and producer Otek Lopez and broadcaster Atorni Ton of DzRH TV. While many rap songs deal with illegal drugs and violence, King Tomoro says he composes rap songs that focus on chasing your dreams, wealth and fortune. The 31-year-old rapper who lives in the Roponggi District of Tokyo idolizes Pitbull, Snoop Dog, Dr. Dre...

The pre-pageant show for the Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 beauty pageant kicked off with colorful traditions and culture as 50 candidates paraded in their national costumes at  Conrad luxury hotel in Pasay City Sept. 18. Miss Panama Kilmara Nayubel Carvajal was named Best in National Costume. Miss Vietnam Huynh Thuy V was 1st runner-up while Miss Philippines Sharifa Areef Mohammad Omar Akeel, 2nd runner-up.                                 From left: Miss Vietnam, Miss Panama and Miss Philippines. Winners of corporate special awards were Miss Peru (Miss StrongHold and Miss Hotel 101); Miss Germany (Miss Inglot); Miss Portugal (Miss Inspirational); and Miss Panama (Miss Selective Professional). The candidates are also set to compete in other pre-pageant activities such as swimsuit, evening gown and talent. Fifty candidates from around the world are competing in this year's Miss...

A fashion model from Vietnam was crowned Man of the World 2018 during a pageant held at FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan, Metro Manila Saturday night, July 14. Crowd favorite Cao Xuan Tai of Vietnam edged out 26 other candidates from around the world in the contest that highlights masculinity and responsibility. Philippine Clint Karklins Peralta, a registered nurse, was named 1st runner up. Other winners were Malta, 2nd runner-up; Czech Republic, 3rd runner-up, and Thailand, 4th runner-up. Winners of special awards were Philippines, Congeniality, Best in National Costume, World's Choice, and Mister Highland Bali Villas Resort and Spa; Personality, Singapore; Photogenic, Ethiopia; Mongolia, Best in Swimwear; Czech Republic, Best in Resorts Wear; Iran, Man of the World Talent; Vietnam, Best in Casual Wear; Thailand, Best in Formal Wear; India, Fashion of the World; and Myanmar, Best in Advocacy.                     ...

Forty-two beautiful and empowered women from all over the world are vying for the title of Miss Asia Pacific International 2017. Some of the women competing in this year's pageant are models, nurses, lawyers, doctors, singers and actresses. During press presentation held at the Edsa Shangri-La in Mandaluyong City last Nov. 13, Miss Sri Lanka Hasini Samuel was chosen Darling of the Press. First runner-up was Miss Mauritius Aylasha Ramrachia and Miss Vietnam Vuong Thanh Tuyen, 2nd runner-up. "More than having the girls compete with each other, the organization is focused on forging solidarity among the girls and inspiring them to be epitomes of a strong and confident woman who is proud of herself, her culture, and everything that makes her what she is," said Jacqueline Tan-Sainz, president of the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant. Tan-Sainz also said: "This is not just another beauty pageant - this is a program that hopes to create ambassadors that...

Nelda Ibe of the Philippines finished 1st runner-up in the Miss Globe 2017 beauty contest held in Albania last Friday night. Miss Vietnam was crowned Miss Globe 2017. Other winners were: Siberia, 2nd runner-up; Albania, 3rd runner-up; and Cape Verde, 4th runner-up. In 2015, Anne Colis became the first Filipino to win the beauty pageant. Ibe, 23, is a pilot from Tarlac City. Her Top 5 finish continued the winning streak of Filipino beauties in pageants abroad. Recently, fellow Binibini Elizebeth Clenci won 2nd runner-up in the 2017 Miss Grand International beauty contest held in Vietnam. Candidates who finished in the Top 15: Italy Estonia Siberia Hungary Macedonia Cape Verde Ghana Armenia Vietnam Canada USA Philippines Thailand Albania Denmark Winners of special awards: Miss Internet: Korea Miss Tourism: Mexico Miss Elegance: Gambia Miss Intercontinental: USA Miss Cosmopolitan: Turkey - ROBERT REQUINTINA