Lara Quigaman 's Cinco gown, precious "underwear flash" become controversial

Precious Lara Quigaman's red striking gown during the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 pageant night held last week has become a controversial issue (a pageant scandal) and is still being talked about up to now because of the gown's unique design (the slit) and the so-called "underwear flash".

People are debating if it was appropriate or inappropriate.

According to those who believe it's just appropriate, they see nothing wrong with Precious Lara Quigaman's "underwear flash" because the undergarment, which was reportedly made of precious gems, was part of the gown's design.

But for those who deemed it inappropriate, the fact that Precious Lara was a former Binibining Pilipinas titlist and also an ex-Miss International already makes the gown inappropriate for her. According to them, Precious Lara should not wear such kind of outfit as she is supposed to set a good example to the new beauty queens.

On which side are you?

The gown was designed by Michael Cinco, who's currently making waves as couture designer on America's Next Top Model Cycle 16.


Photo courtesy of Jory Rivera

Dianne Necio, Binibining Pilipinas International 2011

Bicolana beauty Dianne Elaine Necio has finally won a Binibining Pilipinas title.

Last night, Dianne Necio won as Binibining Pilipinas-International 2011, a year after she finished 1st Runner Up during the Binibining Pilipinas 2010 pageant.

If last year she represented Iriga City, Dianne represented Polangui, Albay this year and she won.

Dianne stands 5'5 1/2" and turned 19 just last month.

A pageant veteran, she has joined 4 pageants in Bicol before joinining Binibining Pilipinas. She was Miss Tabak 2009, Miss Iriga 2009, 1st Runner Up in Miss Bicolandia 2009 and 2nd Runner Up to the late Melody Gershbach in the 2009 Mutya ng Magayon pageant.

Another pride of Bicol (Philippines' beauty capital), Dianne has successfully continued the winning streak of Bicolana beauties in Binibining Pilipinas which started when Melody won as Binibining Pilipinas International in 2009 and then Venus Raj as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2010.

(Former "Binibini" titlists Miriam Quiambao and Precious Lara Quigaman, who happen to be Bicolanas too and were among the hosts last night, probably brought some luck to Dianne.)

Bicolana titlists usually fare well in international pageants. Melody, Venus, Miriam and Precious all entered the semis (Precious even won title) when they competed internationally. Dianne definitely should also achieve that when she competes in China this October for the Miss International 2011 pageant.

Dianne is also the girlfriend of PBB Teen Clash 2010 ex-housemate and "Mutya" actor Jovic Susim.

DIANNE NECIO DURING THE FINALS' Q & A PORTION:

Judge: What is your biggest accomplishment to date? And what is your biggest goal in the next 12 months?

Dianne: "My greatest achievement was winning last year in Binibining Pilipinas as 1st Runner Up and my goal is to win in this competition one of the crowns and hopefully bring home the crown from international pageant. Thank you."


DIANNE NECIO PHOTOS:

Photos courtesy of BPCI, Raymond Saldana and Dianne Necio

Binibining Pilipinas 2011 Official Results | Binibining Pilipinas 2011 winners: Supsup, Necio & Manjon

The Binibining Pilipinas 2011 titleholders have been crowned during the pageant finale held last night, April 10, 2011, at the Araneta Coliseum.

From 40 official candidates to 15 semi-finalists, and now 3 winners were crowned to represent the Philippines in international pageants.

Here's the official results of the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 pageant:

(middle) Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2011 (Miss Philippines - Universe): #26. Shamcey Supsup, 24, General Santos City

(2nd from right) Binibining Pilipinas International 2011 (Miss Philippines - International): #33. Dianne Elaine Necio, 18, Polangui, Albay

(2nd from left) Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2011: #25. Isabella Manjon, 23, Pasig City


(1st from right) 1st Runner Up: #27. Janine Tugonon, 21, Balanga City, Bataan

(1st from left) 2nd Runner Up: #34. Mary Jean Lastimosa aka MJ Lastimosa, 23, Davao City

[Compare Official Results with Mykiru's Predictions HERE. (4 of the winners were on Mykiru's Top 5)]


TOP 15 SEMI-FINALISTS:
#6. Patricia Marie Tumulak, 22, Quezon City
#8. Ma. Kristina May Marasigan aka Tina Marasigan, 22, Batangas
#11. Diana Arevalo, 22, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
#13. Queenierich Rehman aka Queenie Rehman, 22, Las Piñas City
#16. Sabrinne Al-Tawil, 21, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
#19. Wendy Lucas, 20, Jones, Isabela
#23. Luzelle Felipe, 18, Hagonoy, Bulacan
#30. Kathleen Subijano aka Cai Subijano, 23, Woodland Hills, California / Muntinlupa City
#32. Jenn Roe Gubat, 20, Calumpit, Bulacan
#37. Sarah Nicole Clenci, 17, Australia / Nasipit, Agusan Del Norte


SPECIAL AWARDEES:
Best in Swimsuit - #13. Queenierich Rehman
Best in Long Gown - #23 Luzelle Felipe
Best in Talent - #26 Shamcey Supsup
Best in National Costume - #37. Sarah Nicole Clenci
Miss Cream Silk - #26 Shamcey Supsup
Miss Philippine Airlines (PAL) - #26 Shamcey Supsup
Miss Friendship - #31. Samantha Purvor, 23, Quezon City
Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice Award - #23 Luzelle Felipe
Face of Binibining Pilipinas 2011 (People's Choice Award) - #7. Angelia Gabrena Ong aka Gabby Ong, 20, Iloilo City


NON-WINNING CANDIDATES:
#1. Zephorah Mayon aka Zara Aldana, 20, Dasmariñas, Cavite
#2. Elizabeth Durado Clenci, 20, Australia / Nasipit, Agusan Del Norte
#3. Carolyn Ty, 24, Mandaluyong City
#4. Gianna Therese Quintos, 24, San Juan City
#5. Jennielyn Natividad, 22, Batangas City / Quezon City
#9. Bernadette May Aguirre, 18, Sta. Maria, Bulacan
#10. Hazelyn Santos, 22, Ilocos Sur
#12. Carla Marie Lacson, 22, La Union / Quezon City
#14. Marish Alyssa Marquinez, 21, San Fernando City, Pampanga
#15. Arabella Hanesh aka Ara Hanesh, 24, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
#17. Girlie Lero, 17, Virac, Catanduanes
#18. Teresa Pamela Ludovice, 22, Manila
#20. Jenette Mieko Noguchi aka Jet Noguchi, 23, Palo Alto City, California / Quezon City
#21. Kenneth Shane Dimaapi, 20, Plaridel, Bulacan
#22. Paula Camille Figueras, 24, Marikina City
#24. Martha Chloe McCulley aka Chloe Dauden, 23, Parañaque City
#28. Joanna Krizel Tuazon, Bulacan
#29. Krystle Ann Grant aka Krystle Dizon, 23, Hayward California / Pampanga
#35. Suzette Hernandez, 25, Batangas
#36. Camille Alexis Baltazar, 20, Las Pinas City
#38. Ladylyn Riva, 23, Nabas, Aklan
#39. Glennifer Perido, 21, San Pablo City, Laguna
#40. Monique Teruelle Manuel, 22, Bataan

Photo courtesy of Jory Rivera / OPMB Worldwide

Miss Venezuela Ana Elizabeth Mosquera crowned Miss International 2010

Miss Venezuela Ana Elizabeth Mosquera Gomez has just been crowned Miss
International 2010 earlier tonight, November 7, at the Sichuan Province Gymnasium in Chengdu, China.

Elizabeth is only 19 years old and becomes the 6th Venezuelan to win the Miss International crown.

Venezuela has won the title in 2006 and the crown goes back to them in just 4 years. It's also their 4th Ms. Int'l crown within 10 years. Wow! They've won the title in 1985, 1997, 2000, 2003 and 2006.

Though I'm kinda disappointed that top favorites Philippines and Japan didn't even end up at least as runner-up, Venezuela's victory was just fine because she's also a big favorite.

In fact, on Mykiru's list of favorites, Venezuela was 3rd and the official Top 15 were also generally favourable because they're all part of Mykiru's Top 30 Favorites.

There's nothing much surprising on this year's pageant except that Miss China was highly favored and was secured with a 2nd Runner Up placement. Reminds me of what happened at the Miss World 2010 last week where China also placed higher than the major faves.

OFFICIAL RESULTS:

MISS INTERNATIONAL 2010: Venezuela, Ana Elizabeth Mosquera (center)

1st Runner Up: Thailand, Piyaporn Deejing (left)

2nd Runner Up: China, Si Yi Yuan (right)

TOP 15 SEMI-FINALISTS:
Costa Rica, Mariela Aparicio
France, Florima Treiber
Germany, Johanna Acs
India, Neha Hinge
Japan, Etsuko Kanagae
Korea, Ko Hyeon-yeong
Philippines, Krista Eileen Arrieta Kleiner
Peru, Laura Spoya
Puerto Rico, Aideliz Hidalgo
Serbia, Anja Šaranović
Spain, Desirée Panal
Turkey, Dilay Korkmaz

SPECIAL AWARDS:

Best in National Costume - Brazil, Lílian Lopes Pereira

Best Figure - Lithuania, Enrika Trepkute

Miss Talent - Philippines, Krista Eileen Arrieta Kleiner

Miss Photogenic - Mexico, Gabriela Palacio Díaz

Miss Friendship - Indonesia, Zukhriatul Hafizah

Miss Internet - China, Si Yi Yuan

Miss Elegance - Japan, Etsuko Kanagae

Miss Expressive - Philippines, Krista Eileen Arrieta Kleiner

Miss Garden Hotel - Ukraine, Inna Bezobchuk

Miss Active - Mongolia, Badamtstetseg Batmunkh

Goodwill Ambassador - Mauritius, Anais Veerapatren

Photos courtesy of Miss Int'l Organization and thaimiss.com

Philippines' Krista Kleiner vs Japan's Etsuko Kanagae as Miss International 2010

MYKIRU'S FINAL HOT 15 FAVORITES FOR MISS INTERNATIONAL 2010
November 7, 2010
(Based on Mykiru's scores and Fun Poll Results)

In a few hours, the new Miss International will be crowned in Chengdu,
China. Who will she be?

Two Asians are being considered as the strongest candidates this year and could easily walk away with the crown. They are Miss Philippines
Krista Kleiner and Miss Japan Etsuko Kanagae, who are on top of Mykiru's final list of favorites.

And the list also says that their closest rivals for the crown are Misses Venezuela, Brazil and Czech Republic.

1. Philippines, Krista Eileen Arrieta Kleiner
2. Japan, Etsuko Kanagae
3. Venezuela, Ana Elizabeth Mosquera
4. Brazil, Lílian Lopes Pereira
5. Czech Republic, Lucie Smatanová
6. Thailand, Piyaporn Deejing
7. Costa Rica, Mariela Aparicio
8. India, Neha Hinge
9. Greece, Maria Tsagkaraki
10. Mexico, Gabriela Palacio Díaz
11. USA, Casandra Tressler
12. Singapore, Tan Yong Ying
13. Sweden, Cecilia Ragnarsson
14. Serbia, Anja Šaranović
15. United Kingdom, Katharine Brown


CLOSE SHOTS:
16. Colombia, Leydi Viviana Gómez
17. Spain, Desirée Panal
18. Canada, Katie Starke
19. Puerto Rico, Aideliz Hidalgo
20. China, Si Yi Yuan

STRONG ALTERNATES:
21. Netherlands, Jorien van der Harst
22. Guam, Lalaine Mercado
23. Korea, Ko Hyeon-yeong
24. Dominican Republic, Sofinel Báez
25. Germany, Johanna Acs
26. Turkey, Dilay Korkmaz
27. Peru, Laura Spoya
28. Macau, Mandy Ye
29. Italy, Veronica Tiziana Iafelice
30. France, Florima Treiber


HONORABLE MENTIONS:
31. South Africa, Matapa Maila
32. Australia, Charlotte Mastin
33. Ukraine, Inna Bezobchuk
34. Belgium, Claudia Scheelen
35. Paraguay, María José Paredes
36. Finland, Susanna Turja
37. Vietnam, Chung Thục Quyên
38. Indonesia, Zukhriatul Hafizah
39. Russia, Anna Danilova
40. Bolivia, Ximena Vargas

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PREVIOUS LIST
110210: 1. Philippines 2. Japan 3. Czech Republic 4. Brazil 5. Venezuela 6. UK 7.5 Singapore 7.5 Thailand 9. Costa Rica 10. Greece 11. Puerto Rico 12. Canada 13.5 Germany 13.5 Macau 15.5 Sweden 15.5
USA

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Mykiru's Fun Poll Results: (1,821 votes)
1. Philippines
2. Guam
3. Netherlands
4. Venezuela
5. USA
6. Thailand
7. Puerto Rico
8. Japan
9. Brazil, Mexico
10. Spain
11. Australia, India, Korea, Singapore
12. Serbia
13. Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Russia
14. Paraguay, South Africa
15. Czech Republic, Italy, Tahiti, Vietnam

Miss International 2010 Fun Poll: Choose your Favorites

Choose your favorites among the 80 candidates of Miss International 2010 which is currently being held in China...

Who are your Top 15 favorites for Miss International 2010? Or who do you think will make it to the Top 15 semi-finals of this year's pageant?

[You can vote for up to 15 candidates]

Miss International 2010 Fun Poll: Your Top 15 Favorites

Who are your Top 15 Favorites in the Miss International 2010 pageant? Aruba, Ivana Jahriele Werleman Australia, Charlotte Mastin Bahamas, Carlrita Latasha Robinson Belarus, Darya Saladukha Belgium, Claudia Scheelen Bolivia, Ximena Vargas Brazil, Lílian Lopes Pereira Canada, Katie Starke Chile, Tanya Mabel Del Solar Prussing China, Si Yi Yuan Chinese Taipei, Chen Yi Wen Colombia, Leydi Viviana Gómez Costa Rica, Mariela Aparicio Czech Republic, Lucie Smatanová Denmark, Nadia Pederson Dominican Republic, Sofinel Báez Ecuador, Andrea Suárez Finland, Susanna Turja France, Florima Treiber Georgia, Tamar Pilihsvili Germany, Johanna Acs Greece, Maria Tsagkaraki Guadeloupe, Amandine Coowar Saint-val Guam, Lalaine Mercado Guatemala, Claudia Adriana Garcia Hawaii, Leilani Marie Soon Hong Kong, Crystal Li India, Neha Hinge Indonesia, Zukhriatul Hafizah Italy, Veronica Tiziana Iafelice Jamaica, Lesa-gayle Wee Tom Japan, Etsuko Kanegae Kenya, Fiona Konchellah Korea, Ko Hyeon-yeong Latvia, Annija Alvatere Lebanon, Daniella Rahme Lithuania, Enrika Trepkute Macau, Mandy Ye Malaysia, Chuah Shee Peng Martinique, Yasmina Marie Varsovie Mauritius, Anaïs Veerapatren Mexico, Gabriela Palacio Díaz Mongolia, Badamtsetseg Batmunkh Nepal, Sanyulta Timsina Netherlands, Jorien van der Harst New Zealand, Ina Ivanova Nicaragua, Indira Rojas Norway, Marion Homlong Panama, Michelle Ostler Paraguay, María José Paredes Peru, Laura Spoya Philippines, Krista Eileen Arrieta Kleiner Poland, Zaneta Sitko Puerto Rico, Aideliz Hidalgo Russia, Anna Danilova Serbia, Anja Šaranović Singapore, Tan Yong Ying Slovakia, Tatiana Kohutova South Africa, Matapa Maila Spain, Desirée Panal Sri Lanka, Ornella Gunesekere Sweden, Cecilia Ragnarsson Tahiti, Tehani Maono Thailand, Piyaporn Deejing Turkey, Dilay Korkmaz Ukraine, Inna Bezobchuk United Kingdom, Katharine Brown USA, Casandra Tressler Venezuela, Ana Elizabeth Mosquera Vietnam, Chung Thục Quyên Current Results

Miss Philippines Krista Kleiner top favorite to be the winner of Miss International 2010 Beauty Pageant

Miss Philippines Krista Eileen Arrieta Kleiner is currently the top
favorite to emerge as winner in the Miss International 2010 beauty pageant.

The finals on November 7 in China is just 5 days aways from now and
based on Mykiru's first list of favorites for Miss International 2010,
Miss Philippines is the strongest bet for the crown, followed by the candidates from Japan, Czech Republic, Brazil and Venezuela.

MYKIRU'S HOT 15 FAVORITES FOR MISS INTERNATIONAL 2010
as of November 2, 2010
(Based on Mykiru's scores and Fun Poll Results)

1. Philippines, Krista Eileen Arrieta Kleiner
2. Japan, Etsuko Kanagae
3. Czech Republic, Lucie Smatanová
4. Brazil, Lílian Lopes Pereira
5. Venezuela, Ana Elizabeth Mosquera
6. United Kingdom, Katharine Brown
7.5 Singapore, Tan Yong Ying
7.5 Thailand, Piyaporn Deejing
9. Costa Rica, Mariela Aparicio
10. Greece, Maria Tsagkaraki
11. Puerto Rico, Aideliz Hidalgo
12. Canada, Katie Starke
13.5 Germany, Johanna Acs
13.5 Macau, Mandy Ye
15.5 Sweden, Cecilia Ragnarsson
15.5 USA, Casandra Tressler


Close Shots:
17. Colombia, Leydi Viviana Gómez
18.5 France, Florima Treiber
18.5 Netherlands, Jorien van der Harst
20. Guam, Lalaine Mercado

Strong Alternates:
21. Mexico, Gabriela Palacio Díaz
22.5 Belgium, Claudia Scheelen
22.5 Spain, Desirée Panal
24. Serbia, Anja Šaranović
25. Paraguay, María José Paredes
27. Bolivia, Ximena Vargas
27. India, Neha Hinge
27. Vietnam, Chung Thục Quyên
30. China, Si Yi Yuan
30. Korea, Ko Hyeon-yeong
30. South Africa, Matapa Maila

[Keep voting for your favorite candidates at Mykiru's Fun Poll]

Photo courtesy of Krista Kleiner

Vanessa Goncalves is Miss Venezuela 2010, to compete in Miss Universe 2011

Venezuela, the #1 beauty powerhouse in the world, has just crowned Vanessa Andrea Goncalves Gomez as Miss Venezuela 2010 who will represent the country in Miss Universe 2011.

Representing Miranda, Vanessa was also awarded Best Body. She's 24 years old and works as a dentist.

Miss Amazonas Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares meanwhile won the title Miss Venezuela World 2010 as well as the Most Beautiful Face award. She's 21 years old and is taking up International Studies.

The Miss Venezuela International 2010 title went to 23-year-old Law student Jessica Cristina Barboza Schmidt. She was Venezuela's rep in the Miss Earth 2009 pageant held here in the Philippines where she won Miss Earth - Water or 2nd Runner Up.

18-year-old Caroline Medina, the candidate from Aragua, was selected to compete in Miss Earth 2011. She also won as Miss Photogenic.

FULL OFFICIAL RESULTS
Miss Venezuela 2010: Miranda, Vanessa Andrea Goncalves Gomez

Miss Venezuela World 2010: Amazonas, Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares

Miss Venezuela International 2010: Distrito Capital, Jessica Cristina Barboza Schmidt

Miss Venezuela Earth 2010: Aragua, Caroline Gabriela Medina Peschiutta

1st Runner Up: Monagas, Angela Julieta Ruiz Perez

Top 10 Semi-finalists:
Canaima, Estefania Nebot Peña
Carabobo, Romina Palmisano Giacche
Costa Oriental, Karen Andrea Soto Lugo
Nueva Esparta, Melanie Reza Felix
Zulia, Estefania Carolina Araujo Cano

Special Awards:
Most Beautiful Face - Amazonas, Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares
Best Body - Miranda, Vanessa Andrea Goncalves Gomez
Miss Photogenic - Aragua, Caroline Gabriela Medina Peschiutta
Most Beautiful Skin - Bolivar, Angela La Padula Peluso
Miss Elegance - Lara, Maria Jose Zavarce Alvarado
Best Catwalk - Yaracuy, Andrea Carolina Escobar Colombo
Miss Congeniality - Trujillo, Jessica Carely Ibarra Petit
Miss Personality - Carabobo, Romina Palmisano Giacche
Miss Internet - Falcon, Liliana Maria Flores Arenas

Photos courtesy of Miss Venezuela Organization / Dumont&Regalado

Miss International 2010 candidates arrive in China

Seventy (70) beautiful candidates are competing for the Miss International 2010 title and they are already started to arrive in China since yesterday, October 20, 2010.

Miss Serbia Anja Šaranović

For more than two weeks, the candidates will participate in different activities prepared for them by the Miss International Beauty Pageant organizers.

The finals will be held on November 7, 2010 at the Sichuan Province Gymnasium in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.

[Vote for your favorite candidates at Mykiru's Fun Poll]

Here's the list of the Miss International 2010 Candidates:

Argentina, Mae Strelkov
Armenia, Naira Isahakyan
Aruba, Ivana Jahriele Werleman
Australia, Charlotte Mastin
Bahamas, Carlrita Latasha Robinson
Belarus, Darya Saladukha
Belgium, Claudia Scheelen
Belize, Chantae Chanice Guy
Bolivia, Ximena Vargas
Brazil, Lílian Lopes Pereira
Canada, Katie Starke
Chile, Tanya Mabel Del Solar Prussing
China, Si Yi Yuan
Chinese Taipei, Chen Yi Wen
Colombia, Leydi Viviana Gómez
Costa Rica, Mariela Aparicio
Cuba, Giselle Capdevila
Czech Republic, Lucie Smatanová
Denmark, Nadia Pederson
Dominican Republic, Sofinel Báez
Ecuador, Andrea Suárez
Egypt, Donia Hamed
El Salvador, Julia Ayala
Ethiopia, Genet Denboba Ogeto
Finland, Susanna Turja
France, Florima Treiber
Georgia, Tamar Pilihsvili
Germany, Johanna Acs
Greece, Maria Tsagkaraki
Guadeloupe, Amandine Coowar Saint-val
Guam, Lalaine Mercado
Guatemala, Claudia Adriana Garcia
Hawaii, Leilani Marie Soon
Honduras, Irlia Johnson
Hong Kong, Crystal Li
India, Neha Hinge
Indonesia, Zukhriatul Hafizah
Italy, Veronica Tiziana Iafelice
Jamaica, Lesa-gayle Wee Tom
Japan, Etsuko Kanagae
Kenya, Fiona Konchellah
Korea, Ko Hyeon-yeong
Latvia, Annija Alvatere
Lebanon, Daniella Rahme
Lithuania, Enrika Trepkute
Luxembourg, Sandra Alves
Macau, Mandy Ye
Malaysia, Chuah Shee Peng
Martinique, Yasmina Marie Varsovie
Mauritius, Anaïs Veerapatren
Mexico, Gabriela Palacio Díaz
Mongolia, Badamtsetseg Batmunkh
Nepal, Sanyulta Timsina
Netherlands, Jorien van der Harst
New Zealand, Ina Ivanova
Nicaragua, Indira Rojas
Norway, Marion Dyrvik Homlong
Panama, Michelle Ostler
Paraguay, María José Paredes
Peru, Laura Spoya
Philippines, Krista Eileen Arrieta Kleiner
Poland, Zaneta Sitko
Puerto Rico, Aideliz Hidalgo
Russia, Anna Danilova
Serbia, Anja Šaranović
Singapore, Tan Yong Ying
Slovakia, Tatiana Kohutova
South Africa, Matapa Maila
Spain, Desirée Panal
Sri Lanka, Ornella Gunesekere
Sweden, Cecilia Ragnarsson
Tahiti, Tehani Maono
Tanzania, Mwajabu Juma Warutsoa
Thailand, Piyaporn Deejing
Turkey, Dilay Korkmaz
Ukraine, Inna Bezobchuk
United Kingdom, Katharine Brown
USA, Casandra Tressler
Venezuela, Ana Elizabeth Mosquera
Vietnam, Chung Thục Quyên
Zambia, Athrone Milimo

Photo courtesy of Miss Serbia Anja Šaranović Facebook Page

Krista Kleiner Photo Scandal: She kissed a girl!

Binibining Pilipinas-International 2010 Krista Arietta Kleiner aka Krissa Mae is said to have scandal photos circulating online.

In one photo, Krista is embracing a Latino-looking lad while in another photo, she's pictured with 3 other girls in skimpy outfit.

Another picture shows Krista kissing another girl.

But judging the photos, I don't find them racy and scandalous.

Take a look and you judge for yourself if they really are:

The said photos were found posted at a thread in Missosology Forum last August 28 and then later on the Facebook Page "Monique Lhuillier for Venus Raj Campaign" even using the kissing photo as the primary picture.

On her official Facebook Page, Krista said that the photos were taken from a dance show and she believes that some people are using it in a campaign to get her dethroned. She appealed to other Facebook users to report the said Facebook Page.

"FRIENDS!!! please report the Facebook user "Monique Lhuillier for Venus Raj campaign" for trying to start ridiculous campaign to get me dethroned by using a picture from a dance show and other private photos that they took from my Facebook & making false accusations that I am dethroned. Please repost on your page also if possible. Thank you!" Krista posted on Facebook.

Krista will be the Philippine representative in the Miss International 2010 pageant this October in China.

Beauty Queen Melody Gersbach dead in car accident

Filipino-German beauty titlist Melody Adelheid Gersbach has died in a horrible car accident today, August 21, 2010.

I'm actually having a hard time blogging about this 'coz I love her a lot.

A fellow Bicolano, Melody was going to Naga City this morning when the accident happened.

According to ABS-CBN News, Melody with make-up artist / fashion designer Alden Orense and two others were on their way from Melody's hometown in Albay to Naga City when their car collided with a passenger bus going to Legazpi City.

The crash happened at Sitio Banasi, Brgy. Pawili, Bula, Camarines Sur, that's 15 minutes away from the famous CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) and 30 minutes away from Naga City, where she was about to judge in the screening of applicants for the Peñafrancia Festival's Miss Bicolandia 2010.

The report said that she was also about to meet her boyfriend in Naga City. Gersbach, Orense and the driver were dead on the spot while the other is in critical condition.

Melody Gersbach was only 24 years old and she died on the day the Philippines is commemorating the 26th Death Anniversary of National Hero Ninoy
Aquino.

Melody was Mutya ng Magayon 2008, Miss Bicolandia 2008 and Binibining Pilipinas-International 2009. She won those titles in just less than a year. (More Pictures of Melody)

She later competed in the Miss International 2009 pageant held in China where she was a huge favorite and placed as a Top 15 semifinalist.

Just this year, Melody was about to be in a love triangle with Aga Muhlach and Ai-Ai delas Alas on ABS-CBN's sitcom "M3: Malay Mo Madevelop". She already did a pictorial with Aga and Ai, but for an unclear reason, Melody's appearance in the show didn't push through.

Last May, Melody participated in the BPCI's Grand Santacruzan at the Araneta Center and just last August 2, she attended the send-off party for Miss Philippines Universe 2010 Maria Venus Raj. It was already her last time to take part in a Binibining Pilipinas event.

You'll forever be remembered Melody.

Melody with boyfriend Toti Rocha:

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News about Melody Gersbach's death have reached all parts of the world that it made her among the Google Search Hot 100 Trends, at #12 worldwide.

Krista Arrieta Kleiner, Binibining Pilipinas-International 2010

TV personality Krista Mae Arrieta Kleiner or more popularly known as Krissa Mae has been crowned Binibining Pilipinas-International 2010 last night.

Aside from the title, she also won as Best in Swimsuit and Best in Talent.

Born on June 12, 1989 in Orange County, California, Krista is now 20 years old, stands 5'10.5 and vital stats are 36-26-36.

A Psychology graduate at the University of California San Diego, Krissa Mae started her modeling career in the US. She even joined Miss USA-Philippines Expo 2007 and easily won the title.

She later moved to the Philippines and appeared on a number of TV shows in the country like 'Gobingo', 'Obra', 'Gagambino', 'SOP' and 'Darna', all on GMA Network.

Krista is currently in relationship with RnB Prince Jay-R Sillona who was there during the coronation night to support her. She also dated actor Polo Ravales.

This October, she'll be in China to compete for the Miss International 2010 title.


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WINNING Q & A IN BINIBINING PILIPINAS 2010:

If you have 5 minutes with President Obama, what will you talk about?
"If I had 5 minutes with President Obama, I would ask him...What motivated him to really contribute a lot to the country despite him having a Harvard Degree in Law? He did so much charity work and really dedicated his life to other people and helping improve the lives of other people..and I would ask what advice he would give me so that I may follow in his footsteps and help my Filipino people and represent the country in the best way I possible could."

Photos courtesy of BPCI, Krissa Mae, Bruce Casanova, Jory Rivera and Gadgets Magazine

Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Official Results

BINIBINING PILIPINAS 2010
Grand Coronation Night
March 6, 2010
Live Blogging

From L-R: 2nd RU Henson, International Kleiner, Universe Raj, World Gatbonton and 1st RU Necio

The finals of Binibining Pilipinas 2010 has just concluded and the country's 3 new queens have been crowned. Before you hear it on GMA Channel 7 tonight, Mykiru now has the results as he blogs straight from the Araneta Coliseum.

BINIBINING PILIPINAS-UNIVERSE 2010: 10 Maria Venus Raj
BINIBINING PILIPINAS-WORLD 2010: 21 Czarina Catherine Gatbonton
BINIBINING PILIPINAS-INTERNATIONAL 2010: 11 Krista Mae Arrieta Kleiner
1st Runner Up: 22 Diane Necio
2nd Runner Up: 18 Helen Nicolette Henson


TOP 10 SEMIFINALISTS:
1 Mariella Castillo
13 Gwendoline Ruais
14 Mary Ann Ross Misa
17 Rose Ann Aguilar
19 Kate Princess Alimurong


SPECIAL AWARDS:
Best in Swimsuit - 11 Krista Mae Arrieta Kleiner
Best in Long Gown - 10 Maria Venus Raj
Miss Photogenic - 18 Helen Nicolette Henson
Best in Regional Terno - 10 Maria Venus Raj
Best in Talent - 11 Krista Mae Arrieta Kleiner
Miss Friendship (tie) - 10 Maria Venus Raj and 19 Kate Princess Alimurong
Miss Philippine Airlines - 18 Helen Nicolette Henson
Miss Del Monte Fit 'N Right - 18 Helen Nicolette Henson
Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice - 21 Czarina Catherine Gatbonton
Texters' Choice Award - 7 Laurese Ann Caparas
Araneta Center Shoppers' Choice - 4 Selena Alexis Antonio


NON-WINNING CANDIDATES:
2 Rachel Anne Bustamante
3 Patrixia Sherly Santos
5 Nicole Kaufmann
6 Patricia Lae Ejercitado
8 Anna Marie Morelos
9 Laica Joy Jimenez
12 Reina Mae Maerina
15 Jam Charish Libatog
16 Toni Alyessa Hipolito
20 Marie Ysabelle Aurora Matubis
23 Mhirra Hernandez
24 Angelica Damian


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Except for the surprising Binibining Pilipinas-World winner, I'm generally happy because I exactly got again 2 of the 3 titleholders, just like in 2007 and 2009. I wonder why they let go of the 6 footer Ruais. It could have been acceptable if Henson snatched one of the 3 major titles.

It's nice to know that two Bicolanas (Raj and Necio) ended in the Top 5. Necio was only a runner up to Candidate #3 Patrixia Sherly Santos during the Miss Bicolandia 2009 pageant. Santos missed the cut in Binibining Pilipinas 2010 but Necio finished as 1st Runner Up.


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MYKIRU'S LIST AGAINST OFFICIAL RESULTS
1. Universe: #10 Maria Venus Raj - Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2010
2. World: #13 Gwendoline Ruais - Top 10 Semi-Finalist
3. International: #11 Krista Mae Kleiner - Binibining Pilipinas-International 2010
4. #18 Helen Nicolette Henson - 2nd Runner Up
5. #14 Maryanne Ross Misa - Top 10 Semi-Finalist
6. #16 Toni Alyessa Hipolito
7. #8 Anna Marie Morelos
8. #22 Diane Necio - 1st Runner Up
9. #4 Selena Alexis Antonio
10. #5 Nicole Kaufmann
11. #21 Czarina Catherine Gatbonton - Binibining Pilipinas-World 2010
12. #1 Mariella Castillo - Top 10 Semi-Finalist
13. #12 Reina Mae Maerina
14. #6 Patricia Lae Ejercitado
15. #15 Jam Charish Libatog

Photo by Jory Rivera

Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Results Predictions

Mykiru Isyusero reveals its fearless predictions for the Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Grand Coronation Night happening Saturday night, March 6, at the Araneta Coliseum.

It's actually hard to predict this year's winners because it's definitely a strong batch of candidates that most of them are lovely and crown-worthy.

Mykiru correctly guessed 2 of the 3 titleholders during the 2007 and 2009 pageants. We'll see if it still happens this year...

Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2010: #10 Maria Venus Raj



Binibining Pilipinas-World 2010: #13 Gwendoline Ruais



Binibining Pilipinas-International 2010: #11 Krista Mae Kleiner



1st Runner Up: #18 Helen Nicolette Henson



2nd Runner Up: #14 Maryanne Ross Misa



TOP 10 SEMI-FINALISTS:


#16 Toni Alyessa Hipolito


#8 Anna Marie Morelos


#22 Diane Necio


#4 Selena Alexis Antonio


#5 Nicole Kaufmann


CLOSE SHOTS:
#21 Czarina Catherine Gatbonton
#1 Mariella Castillo
#12 Reina Mae Maerina
#6 Patricia Lae Ejercitado
#15 Jam Charish Libatog

Binibining Pilipinas 2010 candidates announced

After 2 screenings, the 24 official candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2010 have been presented to the press earlier today.

Just like Margaret Wilson (Binibining Pilipinas-World '07) and Rich Asuncion (Binibining Pilipinas '09 1st RU), another Kapuso actress is joining the pageant this year.

Krista Arrieta Kleiner aka Krissa Mae (photo) is one of the official candidates & currenty leads early favorites. She first shot to fame as "Gobingo Girl" & eventually appeared in shows like Obra, Gagambino & most recently, Darna. She was also Ms USA-Phil 2008.

Also making it are beauties who already represented the Philippines in an international pageant in Malaysia. They are Ana Marie Morelos, Miss Tourism International 2007 4th Runner Up and Jam Charish Libatog, a semifinalist in the 2008 pageant. Morelos & Libatog were actually Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism winners.

Other "cross-over" candidates are Mariella Castillo (Miss Bikini Philippines 2009 1st RU), Laica Joy Jimenez (Mutya ng Pilipinas '08 contestant), Ma. Venus Raj (Miss Philippines Earth-Eco Tourism '08), Reina Mae Maerina (Miss Philippines Earth '09 candidate), Angelica 'Angel' Damian (Mutya ng Pilipinas '08 candidate) & Kate Princess Alimurong (Mutya ng Pilipinas '07 Top 15 semifinalist).

Mossimo Bikini Summit '09 1st Runner Up Rachel Ann Bustamante & Century Tuna Superbods '09 People's Choice winner Patricia Ejercitado are also among the candidates.

Also keep an eye on these local pageant titleholders: Patrixia Sherly Santos (Ms Bicolandia '09), Laurese Ann Caparas (Bb. Bulacan '09) & Dianne Necio (Ms Iriga '09/Ms Tabak '09/Ms Bicolandia '09 1st RU).

Trying her luck in Binibining Pilipinas for the 2nd time is Toni Alyessa Hipolito who was a Top 10 semifinalist in the 2008 pageant.

Other crown-worthy hopefuls are Miss Teen Philippines '05 candidate Gwendoline Ruais, registered nurse Mhirra Hernandez, models Selena Antonio & Yasmin Nicole Kaufmann as well as strong contenders Mary Ann Ross Misa, Rose Ann Aguilar, Marie Ysabelle Matubis & Czarina Catherine Gatbonton.

The grand coronation night for the next Binibining Pilipinas-Universe, Binibining Pilipinas-World and Binibining Pilipinas-International will be on March 6, 2010 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Miss International 2009 Official Results

Miss International 2009
November 28, 2009
Sichuan International Tennis Center,
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Official Results

MISS INTERNATIONAL 2009: Mexico - Anagabriela Espinoza
1st Runner Up: Korea - Seo Eun-mi
2nd Runner-up: United Kingdom - Chloe-Beth Morgan

Top 15 Semi-Finalists:
Belarus - Yana Supranovich
Belgium - Cassandra D'Ermilio
Brazil - Rayanne Morais
Canada - Chanel Beckenlehner
Cuba - Patricia Rosales
Dominican Republic - Victoria Fernández
Finland - Linda Wikstedt
Japan - Yuka Nakayama
Panama - Joyce Jacobi
Philippines - Melody Gersbach
Spain - Melanie Santiago
Venezuela - Laksmi Rodriguez

Special Awardees
Best National Costume - Honduras, Kenia Andrade
Miss Photogenic - Korea, Seo Eun-mi
Miss Friendship - China, Wang Qian
Mobile Beauty - USA, Aileen Yapp
Miss Internet Beauty - Moldova, Catalina Stascu

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Mykiru's List against Official Results
1. Mexico, Anagabriela Espinoza - MISS INTERNATIONAL 2009
2. Brazil, Rayanne Morais - TOP 15 SEMI-FINALIST
3. Philippines, Melody Gersbach - TOP 15 SEMI-FINALIST
4. India, Harshita Saxena
5. Venezuela, Laksmi Rodríguez De La Sierra - TOP 15 SEMI-FINALIST
6. Canada, Chanel Beckenlehner - TOP 15 SEMI-FINALIST
7. Colombia, Lina Mosquera
8. Slovak Republic, Sona Skoncová
9. Russia, Ksenia Hrabovskaya
10. Spain, Melanie Santiago - TOP 15 SEMI-FINALIST
11. Poland, Angelika Jakubowska
12. Japan, Yuka Nakayama - TOP 15 SEMI-FINALIST
13. USA, Aileen Jan Valdehueza Yap
14. Australia, Kelly Louise Maguire
15. Indonesia, Ayu Diandra Sari
16. Panama, Joyce Jacobi - TOP 15 SEMI-FINALIST
17. France, Mathilde Muller
18. Finland, Linda Wikstedt - TOP 15 SEMI-FINALIST
19. Belgium, Cassandra D'Ermilio - TOP 15 SEMI-FINALIST
20. Turkey, Begüm Yilmaz
21. Thailand, Picha Nampradit
22. Hong Kong, Germaine Li
23. Malaysia, Tay Tze Juan
24. Dominican Republic, Victoria Fernández - TOP 15 SEMI-FINALIST
25. Martinique, Nathaly Peters
26. Nicaragua, Slilma Ulloa
27. China, Wang Qian
28. South Africa, Bokang Montjane
29. Chinese Taipei, Yi Chih Chen
31. Bolivia, Laura Olivera
31. Cuba, Patricia Rosales - TOP 15 SEMI-FINALISTS
31. Netherlands, Roline Hund
33. Vietnam, Quynh Thi Tran
34. Czech Republic, Darja Jacukevicová
35. Puerto Rico, Mónica Pastrana
37. Ethiopia, Rahel Woldekirkos
37. Macau, Yvonne Yang
37. Singapore, Annabelle Liang
39. Belarus, Yana Supranovich - TOP 15 SEMI-FINALIST
41.5 Honduras, Kenia Andrade
41.5 Kyrgyzstan, Altynai Ismankulova
41.5 Peru, Alejandra Pezet
41.5 Romania, Iuliana Capsuc
44. Korea, Seo Eun-mi - 1ST RUNNER UP
45. United Kingdom, Chloe-Beth Morgan - 2ND RUNNER UP

112309: Hot Bets for Miss International 2009

MYKIRU'S HOT FAVORITES FOR MISS INTERNATIONAL 2009
Final List


1. Mexico, Anagabriela Espinoza



2. Brazil, Rayanne Morais


3. Philippines, Melody Gersbach


4. India, Harshita Saxena


5. Venezuela, Laksmi Rodríguez De La Sierra

6. Canada, Chanel Beckenlehner
7. Colombia, Lina Mosquera
8. Slovak Republic, Sona Skoncová
9. Russia, Ksenia Hrabovskaya
10. Spain, Melanie Santiago
11. Poland, Angelika Jakubowska
12. Japan, Yuka Nakayama

CLOSE SHOTS:
13. USA, Aileen Jan Valdehueza Yap
14. Australia, Kelly Louise Maguire
15. Indonesia, Ayu Diandra Sari
16. Panama, Joyce Jacobi
17. France, Mathilde Muller
18. Finland, Linda Wikstedt
19. Belgium, Cassandra D'Ermilio
20. Turkey, Begüm Yilmaz


STRONG ALTERNATES:
21. Thailand, Picha Nampradit
22. Hong Kong, Germaine Li
23. Malaysia, Tay Tze Juan
24. Dominican Republic, Victoria Fernández
25. Martinique, Nathaly Peters
26. Nicaragua, Slilma Ulloa
27. China, Wang Qian
28. South Africa, Bokang Montjane
29. Chinese Taipei, Yi Chih Chen
30. Bolivia, Laura Olivera
30. Cuba, Patricia Rosales
30. Netherlands, Roline Hund



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