30 abril 2009

Miss São Paulo é a entrevistada de Orlando Morando

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Shanna Moakler Mouths Off for Gay Marriage

Tamiko Nash, Shanna Moakler, Raquel Beezley Adam Bouska

Former Miss USA Shanna Moakler has been pretty vocal about what she thinks of Miss California Carrie Prejean's views on gay marriage.

But now, Moakler, who is executive director of the Miss California USA pageant, is showing how she feels by keeping her mouth shut.

Moakler, along with Miss USA 2006 first runner-up Tamiko Nash and last year's titleholder Raquel Beezley were in a photo studio last night being shot by Adam Bouska for NOH8, a campaign to support efforts to overturn Proposition 8...

The three women were shot together with duct tape over their mouths, a symbol of their voices not being heard, and "NOH8" painted on their cheeks.

The project was started by Bouska, 25, and his partner, Jeff Parshley, 28, in November after the passage of Prop 8 outlawed same-sex unions in the state.

"We never expected to have so many beauty queens participate. The whole campaign, obviously, is not a direct message to Miss California, but now she happened to have put herself in the line of fire," Bouska says about his newest pic of the Moakler et al.

"If Carrie is going to go out there with her message, then we have to go out there and make sure the voices of these girls are heard," he adds. "And that they are what Miss USA should stand for, too."

Another portrait shows 1997's Miss Universe Brook Lee, originally from Hawaii, wearing a white wedding dress and a sash that reads "Miss Equality." With or without duct tape, these beauties are sending the message.

No H8 Ad Adam Bouska

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Stage set for Miss Botswana pageant



The next Miss Botswana will be crowned this Saturday, at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) - and the organisers promise that it will be an event to remember with all the glitz and One of the Miss Botswana organisers, Bissau Gaobakwe, said that the countrywide scouting had been quite successful. The nationwide scouting produced 24 beauties, but only 14 finalists will compete for the ultimate Miss Botswana crown on Saturday. The finalists were selected by a public voting system and the fashion show held at Fashion Lounge recently. All in all the organisers seem quite happy with the build- up to the final.

The top 14 are: Portia Kahuma, Sumaiyah Marope, Precious Mangole, Tirelo Ramasedi, Naledi Willers, Emma Wareus, May Metzler, Tsholofelo Seabelo, Eunice Motsumi, Lorato Lenamile, Mpho Serumola, Tsaone Mogapi, Refilwe Gaebolae, and Norah Mphoeng.

Gaobakwe said since taking over Miss Botswana, they promise to turn the pageant professional and earn it the respect and recognition it deserves. He announced that they are succeeding because so far they have been able to sell 150 tickets in South Africa, "which shows that the pageant is attracting international interest". The night will not only be about beauty as there will be other acts, including music performances, and comedy. He revealed, that among those who will be performing on the night, will be South African comedian David Kau, who will also be the master of ceremonies (MC). He said through the event, they also want to celebrate Botswana, and as such they have invited a number of local celebrities, to take part in announcing certain acts, as well as present some of the prizes. The contestants are going to parade in locally designed garments and the designers will be acknowledged. He said they have been able to attract international celebrities among them Russell Simmons, who has agreed to donate prizes for the winners.

On a social responsibility level, Miss Botswana, in conjunction with Odirile "Vee" Sento, donated blankets and food to SOS children after the press conference. The contestants also tagged along, for the little ones to enjoy a personal moment with them prior to the event. He disclosed that the queen will walk away with a black P300, 000 C200 Kompressor Mercedes Benz. The queen will also have sponsorship for petrol from BP during her reign. She will also have allowances for her upkeep and one-year medical aid benefits.

The first princess, and second princesses will walk away with cash prizes. There will be consolation prizes for the others as well. Gaobakwe revealed that they have set aside money for grooming the young woman who will scoop the prize, in preparation for the Miss World pageant. He noted that in the five years that they have been contracted to organise Miss Botswana, it is their intention to bring the crown to Gaborone.

Botswana Council of Women (BCW), the Miss Botswana licence-holders, have contracted Leapfrog and 63 Entertainment. More information about Miss Botswana can be accessed through their website,www.missbotswana.net. The website gives more information on the contestants and the pageant. It also has an interactive link, on which people can comment.


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29 abril 2009

Miss Brasil Natália Anderle é apresentada ao Príncipe Andrew, da Inglaterra

Encontro foi em baile de gala no Canadá

Do EGO, no Rio

A Miss Brasil 2008, Natália Anderle, ganhou um cumprimento para lá de nobre em Toronto, no Canadá. O Príncipe Andrew, filho da Rainha Elizabeth II, da Inglaterra, fez questão de apertar a mão da moça na festa de gala brasileira na cidade canadense, o Brazilian Carnival Ball. O evento, que acontece há 43 anos no país, foi realizado no sábado, 25 de abril.

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Príncipe Andrew cumprimenta a Miss Brasil Natália Anderle em Toronto, no Canadá

Divulgação  /Divulgação

Príncipe Andrew é apresentado a Miss Brasil Natália Ardele

Divulgação/Divulgação

Miss Brasil Natália Anderle participa do Brazilian Carnival Ball em Toronto, Canadá

Australia


SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Rachael Finch poses prior to the Jayson Brunson show on the catwalk at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay on day three of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009/10 on April 29, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.


SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Laura Dundovic showcases designs by April Marie during the Swim Group Collection Show on the catwalk at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay on day three of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009/10 on April 29, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

(Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)




SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Model Jennifer Hawkins attends the Nicola Finetti catwalk show at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay on day one of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009/10 on April 27, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

(Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)


SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Jennifer Hawkins and Rachael Finch pose prior to the Jayson Brunson show on the catwalk at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay on day three of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009/10 on April 29, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

World beauties return to Vietnam for charity tour



Miss World 2008 Ksenia Sukhinova at a press briefing in Ho Chi Minh City last year. The Russian is in Vietnam on a charity tour, her first as the beauty queen.
Miss World 2008 Ksenia Sukhinova, her predecessor Zhang Zi Lin and a yet to be decided Miss Indonesia 2009 will participate in various charity activities in Vietnam beginning early June.

Sukhinova, Zhang and their companions will travel throughout Vietnam in the “Footprints of Charity” tour which will donate a total of VND9 billion (US$506,615) to help poverty alleviation programs in the country, organizers said at a press briefing in Ho Chi Minh City Tuesday.

Members of the tour, organized by the US-based Rare Antibody Antigen Supply Inc. (RAAS) group, will also attend two concerts in Can Tho City on June 2 and in Nha Trang Town on June 7 to raise funds for the Vong tay nhan ai (Philanthropic circle) Fund and the Central Youth Union’s Vu A Dinh Scholarship respectively, RAAS Chairman Hoang Kieu said.

Source: Thanh Nien

http://www.thanhniennews.com/

28 abril 2009

Yucatán será sede de Miss México


El certamen se realizará en septiembre


Eric Kenney/Univision Communications Inc.
Lupita Jones viajó a Mérida para hacer la propuesta.
Univision.com

28 de Abril de 2009

MÉXICO.- Al parecer ya existe la ciudad y la fecha para el próximo concurso de Nuestra Belleza México 2009.

El lugar elegido por la organización del certamen mexicano fue el estado de Yucatán, ubicado al sureste de la República Mexicana, comentó Isis Barrera, coordinadora regional.

Un estado muy blanco

Desde hace 16 años que inició la nueva etapa del concurso mexicano, nunca se había tomado en cuenta al estado de Yucatán como sede, a pesar de ser uno de los más hermosos de todo el país, razón por la que este 2009 le dará la bienvenida a las mujeres más bellas de México.


Fotos


Las reinas de México



El diario de Yucatán publicó en sus páginas la gran emoción que tiene el pueblo por ser la sede de Nuestra Belleza México, ya que su transmisión por televisión a todo el país y Estados Unidos, servirá para que conozcan los atractivos turísticos de esta región.

El proceso de selección de todas las candidatas se está realizando en cada una de las provincias de México, pues desde hace unas semanas se lanzó la convocatorio "Denúnciala", para el periodo de inscripción.

La coordinadora regional, Isis Barrera expresó al periódico que las aspirantes a la corona grabarán diversas cápsulas por los puntos más atractivos de Yucatán, entre ellos su capital, Mérida, que también es conocida como "la blanca Mérida", por su arquitectura y limpieza extrema.

Será en el mes de septiembre cuando Karla Carrillo, Nuestra Belleza México 2008, le pase la estafeta a la nueva reina, así como Perla Beltrán, Nuestra Belleza Mundo, entregue su corona.

http://www.univision.com/

Dayana Mendoza en la portada de las 50 bellezas de People en Español






Entre las bellezas latinas de la portada del magazine destaca Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universo 2008 (Cortesía People)

10:30 AM Nueva York.- Entre tanta belleza latina la revista People en Español optó por poner no una ni dos, sino nueve beldades en la portada de su edición especial "Los 50 más bellos''.

Estas son las actrices Maite Perroni, Eva Longoria, Karla Monroig, Edith González y Ana de la Reguera; las presentadoras de televisión Bárbara Bermudo y Lili Estefan; la cantante Ana Bárbara y la Miss Universo, Dayana Mendoza.

Todas posaron juntas en una mansión en el corazón de Miami Beach, ataviadas en vestidos del diseñador venezolano Ángel Sánchez y joyas de Bvulgari valoradas en 1,6 millones de dólares, dijo la revista en un comunicado difundido hoy.

La edición de los bellos se realizó con tres temas en mente: la belleza natural, la nueva generación y clásicos de Hollywood.

Así, Ricky Martin posó como Marlon Brando en "Un tranvía llamado deseo'', Estefan como Marilyn Monroe en "La comezón del séptimo año'', Aracely Arámbula como la femme fatale Verónica Lake, Perroni como Judy Garland en "El mago de Oz'', Ana Bárbara como Sophia Loren, Jenni Rivera y Lupillo Rivera como "Bonni y Clyde'' y De la Reguera como Ava Gardner.

Por segundo año consecutivo la revista invitó a sus lectores a votar en línea por los famosos que consideraban debían ser incluidos en la lista. Los ganadores fueron la actriz Karla Monroig, el cantante Christopher Von Uckermann, la presentadora de televisión Lilia Luciano y locutor Eddie "Piolín'' Sotelo.

La edición también incluye al cantante dominicano Romeo Santos del Grupo Aventura, la actriz cubana Aylín Mujica, la actriz colombiana Carmen Villalobos, el astro puertorriqueño Chayanne, el diseñador de modas colombiano Esteban Cortázar, el comediante mexicano Eugenio Derbez, la actriz colombiana Karen Martínez y los reggaetoneros boricuas Wisin y Yandel.

Como ha venido haciendo los últimos años, People en Español celebrará a sus 50 bellezas con una fiesta en Nueva York el próximo 13 de mayo, publicó AP.

http://playball.eluniversal.com/

Miss Maranhão é substituída

Louisse Freire deve ser substituída pela segunda colocada no concurso Miss Brasil em maio
Louisse Freire deve ser substituída pela segunda colocada no concurso Miss Brasil em maio
28 de abril de 2009
Arquivo pessoal/vc repórter

A Miss Maranhão 2009, que deveria participar do Miss Brasil em 9/5, em São Paulo (SP), foi substituída. Louisse Freire, eleita no último dia 3, teve problemas com a produção do evento e foi trocada nesta segunda-feira pela segunda colocada, Thaís Portela.

As versões sobre o ocorrido divergem. Márcio Prado, coordenador estadual do concurso, afirma que Louisse não respeitou compromissos após receber a coroa, e por isso acabou destronada. Ela não teria assinado o contrato de exclusividade de uso de imagem e teria faltado à prova de traje típico na semana passada. "Ela ficou incomunicável durante a semana toda. Somente no sábado, nos disse que havia ficado doente", diz Márcio.

A ex-miss desmente. Ela conta que foi ao hospital na quinta-feira após um mal-estar para fazer exames. Depois disso, a produção teria passado a exigir atestados médicos para garantir sua participação no concurso. "Entreguei um primeiro atestado e eles não consideraram válido. Fiz outro, mas nunca consegui entregar pois o organizador não atende aos meus telefonemas", lamenta.

Ela diz ter sido informada da troca por terceiros, na manhã desta terça-feira, e não entende o motivo da mudança. "Eu estou perfeitamente bem, não há nada de errado comigo". O organizador, no entanto, afirma que o motivo não são as dúvidas sobre a saúde da garota - o que poderia impedir uma candidata de desfilar, segundo as regras do Miss Brasil.

"Ela foi substituída por não ter cumprido às obrigações de miss. Foi um tanto rebelde", diz Márcio. A família de Louisse já entrou em contato com advogados e planeja entrar na justiça para tentar reverter a situação.

http://diversao.terra.com.br

Destituída 28/04/2009 - 19h22

Polêmica envolve o título de Miss Maranhão


Depois que o blog de Daniel Matos, do Imirante, deu uma nota, nesta terça-feira (28), anunciando que a representante do Maranhão no Concurso Miss Brasil havia sido substituída, uma grande polêmica se abriu em torno do episódio. De um lado, a versão da destituída, que se diz injustiçada. Do outro, a justificativa do organizador local do evento para a troca da titular pela segunda colocada. Na Mira ouviu as duas partes do imbróglio, na tentativa de encontrar um denominador comum para o caso.

Senão, vejamos. A funcionária publica Louisse Freire, 19 anos, que venceu recentemente o concurso de Miss Maranhão, declarou que ficou sabendo de sua substituição pelo blog. Segundo ela, essa história toda começou na última quarta (22), quando foi marcada uma prova de traje típico que ela não pôde comparecer, por causa uma infecção urinária, que a teria feito baixar no hospital. O compromisso foi remarcado para o sábado (25). No dia em questão, após esperar 40 minutos, Louisse acabou não experimentando roupa alguma. No entanto, ouviu algumas insinuações de que sua aparência não estava boa e de que parecia pálida. No domingo (26), teria sido exigido um laudo do seu estado de saúde, como parte de exigências da organização do concurso. Ela teria atendido ao pedido ainda no mesmo dia – à noite, ela teria enviado um atestado de suas boas condições. A veracidade deste atestado teria sido questionada. Para não dar abertura, a ex-Miss teria ido a outro hospital, na segunda (27), para refazer o tal exame e comprovar seu perfeito estado para participar do concurso. O resultado ficou para ser entregue nesta terça (28), às 11 horas. Este exame não foi entregue porque, antes da hora combinada, Louisse ficou sabendo que não iria mais para São Paulo. Quem embarcaria para lá, na madrugada desta quarta (29), para os ensaios do concurso Miss Brasil 2009, que acontece dia 9 de maio, seria Thaís Portela, segunda colocada no “Miss Maranhão”. Ela não teria sido comunicada nem esclarecida dos reais motivos que levaram à sua substituição. Louisse já acionou advogados para auxiliá-la diante da situação.

Já o organizador do concurso Miss Maranhão, o fotógrafo Márcio Prado, conta o episódio de outra maneira. Ele a substituiu para não burlar um requisito primário do “Miss Brasil”, que exige que o produtor estadual mande sua candidata em perfeito estado de saúde. Sem uma documentação rígida que garanta isso, a titular é imediatamente restituída do posto. Além disso, Louisse teria cometido outras falhas. Nem o contrato de Miss Maranhão ela teria assinado. Portanto, ele teria agido da maneira mais acertada possível.

Bem, resta agora saber como vai terminar essa novela...

Oton Lima /Na Mira
http://imirante.globo.com

Miss Maranhão nega que esteja doente e recorrerá à Justiça para concorrer ao Miss Brasil
Ter, 28/04/09
por daniel matos |

A funcionária pública Louisse Freire, eleita Miss Maranhão no início deste mês, negou, ainda há pouco, que esteja com infecção urinária e assegurou que está em perfeitas condições de saúde para participar do concurso Miss Brasil, marcado para 9 de maio próximo, em São Paulo. Ela foi desclassificada pela organização local, sob a alegação de que o contrato do concurso nacional prevê a eliminação de quaquer candidata em caso de doença.

De posse de um atestado médico, Louisse disse não entender por que foi tirada do páreo. Ela garantiu que está com a saúde perfeita e informou que já havia arrumado as malas para viajar hoje à noite para a capital paulista, onde faria os últimos preparativos para o concurso. “Contei, inclusive, com o apoio de alguns patrocinadores para me preparar para o Miss Brasil. Que satisfação darei a eles?”, questionou.

A agora ex-Miss Maranhão disse já ter constituído advogado para cobrar na Justiça a manutenção do título. Ela afirmou que lutará até o último momento pelo direito de representar o Maranhão no Miss Brasil. ”Não vou desistir. Ganhei o concurso por méritos e irei até o fim nessa questão”, sustentou.

Enquanto a miss destituída tenta reverter sua desclassificação, a organização do Miss Maranhão já providenciou a retirada do seu nome e da sua fotografia do site oficial do Miss Brasil e a substituição pelos dados da estudante Thaís Portela, que representará o estado por ter conquistado o segundo lugar no concurso. A nova dona do título será apresentada hoje à noite à imprensa e convidados durante um coquetel.

Foto: divulgação/Márcio Prado


Por motivo de saúde, miss Maranhão é substituída por segunda colocada
Ter, 28/04/09
por daniel matos |



A estudante Thaís Portela (foto) representará o Maranhão no concurso Miss Brasil, que acontecerá dia 9 de maio, no Memorial da América Latina, em São Paulo. Ela substituirá a funcionária pública Louisse Freire, eleita Miss Maranhão no início deste mês, que contraiu infecção urinária e não poderá participar da disputa.

Thaís Portela viajará nesta quarta-feira para a capital paulista, onde dará início à preparação, junto com as outras 26 candidatas. A Rede Bandeirantes é a detentora dos direitos de transmissão.

Uma cláusula do contrato que rege o concurso Miss Brasil diz que todas as candidatas devem estar em perfeitas condições de saúde para concorrer ao título. Como Louisse Freire ficou bastante debilitada com a doença, teve que ser substituída imediatamente.

http://colunas.imirante.com/danielmatos/


Chloé Mortaud, Miss France 2009, fixée sur son sort le 12 juin

Chloé Mortaud, Miss France 2009, devra encore attendre pour savoir si elle sera destituée ou non. La date du verdict final, dans le procès qui l'oppose à Marine Beaury, est finalement prévue pour le 12 juin prochain.

28 avril 2009 - 11h37 par Amélie BERTRAND
Chloé Mortaud, Miss France 2009


Chloé Mortaud, Miss France 2009, pensait pouvoir souffler un peu dès la date du 27 avril passé. C’était en effet ce jour-là qu’était prévu le procès avec Marine Beaury. Cette jeune femme accusait Chloé Mortaud d’avoir triché lors de l’élection régionale de Miss Albigeois-Midi Pyrénées, et demandait sa destitution. Chloé Mortaud pensait en avoir fini avec cette histoire hier, et garder définitivement sa couronne de Miss France 2009. Mais la date du verdict a finalement été repoussée au 12 juin prochain. La belle devra donc attendre encore un peu avant de voir cette histoire réellement terminée, ou de devoir dire adieu à son écharpe de Miss France.

Marine Beaury était arrivée seconde au concours de Miss Albigeois-Midi Pyrénées, juste derrière Chloé Mortaud. Elle avait accusé cette dernière d’avoir gagné car le jury connaissait certains membres de sa famille. "Le vote était truqué. C'était du copinage, et il y a eu des arrangements", déclarait-elle. Endemol et le Comité Miss France ont toujours énergiquement démenti, défendant Chloé Mortaud attaquée de toutes parts depuis son élection, et jugeant ces accusations "totalement absurdes".

L’avocat de Marine Beaury a demandé tout simplement la destitution de Chloé Mortaud au titre de Miss Albigeois-Midi Pyrénées 2008, et donc à celui de Miss France 2009. Le Comité Miss France a quant à lui demandé à ce que Marine Beaury soit non seulement déboutée, mais aussi condamnée pour procédure abusive. Qui remportera cette bataille judiciaire ? Verdict le 12 juin prochain.

http://people.plurielles.fr/

Miss India finalist in Kochi



First Published : 28 Apr 2009 11:01:00 PM IST
Last Updated : 28 Apr 2009 10:15:29 AM IST

KOCHI: What images flash across your mind when you think of the Scotland of India, Coorg? Besides its misty hills, lush green forests, orange groves, acres of tea and coffee plantation and breathtaking views, the hill station is now also famous as Miss India finalist Sonia Aiyapa’s hometown! Says a beaming Sonia who was in the city recently to walk the ramp at the Josco Fashion Mantra in Loungevity in The Avenue Regent, “Mine is a small community. No one from the Kodagu community has ever taken part in the Miss India contest. That was all the more reason for me to get encouragement and support from my family and friends.” The beauty goes gaga when asked to tell us more about her community. “Our women have a typical style of wearing a sari with the pleats coming behind.There were hardly any intercaste marriages but now things are changing.Pork is a must in every ceremony, be it birth, marriage or death!” Fo r Sonia who star ted modelling in her first year in college the contest came as a revelation after the Miss South India contest (“I made friends with Parvathy Omanakuttan here”) where she was adjudged Miss Photogenic.“The Miss India contest is an experience to cherish. Learning things like speaking gracefully to etiquette and walking the ramp, we had a great time at the grooming session in Juhu. We had the opportunity to mingle and hang around with many celebrities including Arjun Rampal, Dia Mirza and Aditi Govitrikar.” Ask her how life has changed after the contest and Sonia says, “Life is pretty much the same except that I have bigger brands coming to me now.” The model of Navaratna jewellery and Nalli silks had Kingfisher Airlines approaching her after her entry to the finals of Miss India. “I did try my hand in tinseltown and played a model in a Kannada film. But I find the pressure in the industry too much to handle,” says Sonia. She has also walked the ramp for Tarun Tahiliani, The model is all praise for Miss India World 2008 Parvathy Omankuttan, who went on to become the first runner up of Miss World 2008.“She’s cool! I met her the other day at Kozhikode at the inauguration of the Westlife showroom. We were together for more than a month at the grooming sessions of the Miss South India and Miss India contests.The best thing about her is that she imbibes the positive points from people she comes across.” Sonia is into a CD business apart from her modelling assignments.“I’m not a 9-to-5 kinda person. So a friend and I joined hands to make corporate training CDs,” says Sonia, who graduated in travel and tourism from Jyothi Nivas college (“There are many Malayalis there.So I know bits and pieces of your language!”) Sonia has a number of plans up her sleeve. “I want to do a diploma course in food and wine management from Australia.Kodagu women make wine at home.I want to help them market and sell it profitably.” Sonia is grateful for the support her family has offered in her career.“My brother works in Dubai. He came down to see me at the Miss India contest. But I’m yet to confirm if he came to see me or check out the other girls!” she says flashing a lovely smile. “Mom is my biggest critic. She often ends up rating herself higher than me and says she would have carried it better than I did.” Is Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Fashion’ a true portrayal of the glamour and grime of the modelling industry? “The film showed only a few aspects of the industry. There’s more to it.” A pause later, Sonia says, “We need to be street smart, look sweet and extract payments without looking bad or sounding harsh.” This is the second time that Sonia is in Kochi to walk the ramp for designer Rajesh Shetty. “But I’m yet to explore the city. I hope I can go sight seeing and take in the beauty of God’s Own Country at least this time.”parvathynayar@gmail.com


http://www.expressbuzz.com/

Important issue lost in Miss USA 'controversy'

It's a story with no heroes, no villains and no consequence. At a beauty pageant that nobody watches (the Miss USA beauty competition), a notoriously vile blogger (Perez Hilton) asked a controversial question ("Should every state legalize gay marriage?") to a barely articulate contestant (Carrie Prejean, also known as Miss California USA).

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Prejean's answer was garbled and inaccurate: "I think it's great that Americans are able to choose one or the other ... choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage ... (but) I think that I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman." OK. We strongly disagree with her position, but it wasn't gay-bashing. So why does the story persist, day after day?

Part of the reason it's persisting is that both Prejean and Hilton want it to - as a result of all the attention, they're both making out like bandits. Hilton, who's been attacking Prejean on his blog with epithets, makes pennies on every page view. Prejean has become an evangelical darling - and once she hits the speech-and-appearance circuit, she'll make hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. (Some of which she should use to employ a good speechwriter.) As for their sponsor - the Miss USA pageant - it's never been more relevant.

It's win-win-win for the blogger, the beauty queen and the pageant promoters - and a distraction for an issue that deserves more serious and substantive discussion than it merited in this vacuous exchange.

http://www.sfgate.com

Meeting Priscilla

Priscilla Meirelles inside the ICVB lounge at Iloilo airport.
Priscilla Meirelles inside the ICVB
lounge at Iloilo airport.

I was very fortunate to meet a Brazilian beauty, Priscilla Meirelles, Miss Earth 2004, at the Iloilo City Visitors Bureau (ICVB) Lounge of the Iloilo airport.

She was wearing a white tank top and a gray jacket. Even without makeup, she's beautiful.

From our conversation, I have learned that after winning the Miss Earth title, several opportunities opened for her. She became a cover girl for magazines, had several hosting jobs and a modeling career.

She was born in Manaus, Brazil on Sept. 5, 1983. She has a stunning figure, with 35-24-35 inches to boast of. Then, there's the towering height of five feet and 10 inches.

She became the first Brazilian to win the Miss Earth title. She also won the Best in National Costume award on the said pageant.

She said that competing against other beautiful ladies from around the world was not easy.

The writer with Priscilla Meirelles.
The writer with Priscilla Meirelles.

Before joining the pageant, she was a medical student. “When I was a young girl, I always had high grades in school. I have a very adventurous spirit, a very free mind and very friendly, like Filipinos. I love to try new things. I also love to travel,” she said.

Being a beauty queen, a model and a television personality, she wants to look fit and beautiful always. Thus, she goes to the gym and eats a balanced diet.

She was among the judges during the Miss Manggahan pageant held in Guimaras recently. Every year, the organizer brings a beauty queen to the province, among them, Priscilla and Gloria Diaz.

She said that she's never heard of Guimaras before. Thus, when she was invited to be one of the judges in the contest, she said yes and was really excited.

“Many people told me that it’s a beautiful place. Something like Boracay. My expectation is very high because the Philippines has many beautiful islands,” the 25-year-old beauty added.

She considers the Philippines as her extension country. She sees that Filipinos have a positive disposition and always smile. “The Filipinos welcome you no matter who you are, what color you are and were you came from. They make you comfortable,” she said.

She wants to be fluent in Tagalog. “I learned a few but not enough. I want to develop a career in this country.”

http://www.thenewstoday.info/

27 abril 2009

Miss Universo pede que homens usem camisinha e façam teste de HIV



Miss Universe 2009 participates in a press conference to support a campaign to prevent the HIV/AIDS in Central America.


Miss Universe 2009, Venezuelan Dayana Mendoza, participates in a press conference in San Salvador to support a campaign to prevent the HIV/AIDS in Central America, on April 27, 2009. The Campaign, called 'Real Men', is organized by the Pan American Social Marketing Organization (PASMO) and Population Services International (PSI) and supported by the Miss Universe Organization.








Miss Universe 2009, Venezuelan Dayana Mendoza (L) is greeted by El Salvador Vice President Ana Vilma de Escobar ipon her arrival to a hotel In San Salvador to support a campaign to prevent the HIV/ AIDS in Central America on April 27, 2009. The Campaign, called 'Real Men', is organized by the Pan American Social Marketing Organization (PASMO) and Population Services International (PSI) and supported by the Miss Universe Organization.


AFP PHOTO/ Jose CABEZAS (Photo credit should read Jose CABEZAS/AFP/Getty Images)


Miss Universo pede que homens usem camisinha e façam teste de HIV

Venezuelana Dayana Mendoza fez pedido para habitantes de El Salvador.
Modelo ajuda na campanha no combate da Aids.
Da EFE



Venezuelana Dayana Mendoza apresentou campanha de prevenção à Aids em El Salvador (Foto: Reuters)

A venezuelana Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universo 2008, fez um pedido, nesta segunda-feira (27), em El Salvador, para os habitantes deste país a "colocar um preservativo e fazer o teste" do HIV, ao apresentar na capital do país uma campanha de prevenção à Aids.

Mendoza assistiu em um hotel de San Salvador à apresentação da campanha "Homens de Verdade", da qual é porta-voz e com a qual pretende conscientizar, especialmente a população masculina, o risco de contágio do HIV.

"Já sabem: ponham a camisinha e façam o teste", disse a venezuelana, ao dirigir aos presentes.

Mendoza afirmou que El Salvador "tem tempo de combater esta doença", mas considerou necessário compreender que a prevenção faz parte do "dia-a-dia" e que se requere um comportamento para proteger às famílias do contágio do vírus.

A Miss Universo, que em janeiro lançou a mesma campanha na Nicarágua, disse que fez o teste três vezes, embora tenha admitido que sente medo da picada, pois não gostam "das agulhas".

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Miss Porto Alegre

Concurso Miss Porto Alegre acontece nesta segunda-feira, dia 27/04, na loja Carmen Flores


Michele Francine Monaco passará a faixa para a sua sucessora.
A vencedora representará a capital gaúcha na semifinal do concurso Miss RS 2010, que ocorre no dia 30 de abril, em Canoas. A seletiva definirá as 30 candidatas que participarão da grande final, marcada para o dia 06 de junho, no Hotel Laje de Pedra, em Canela

Está marcado para a hoje, o concurso Miss Porto Alegre 2010. No total, 10 candidatas disputam a uma vaga na semifinal do Miss RS 2010. O Miss Porto Alegre terá apresentação do jornalista Felipe Vieira e acontece às 20h30, na loja Carmen Flores (Avenida Ipiranga, 6863 – Porto Alegre), com coquetel para convidados. Na ocasião, a Miss Porto Alegre 2009, Michele Francine Monaco passará a faixa para a sua sucessora.

Novidades do Miss Rio Grande do Sul 2010
A principal novidade desta edição do concurso é a realização de uma semifinal, que tem o objetivo de qualificar o processo seletivo. A etapa acontece no dia 30 de abril, às 20h30, na Cssgapa, (Cassino Suboficiais e sargentos da Guarnição Aeronáutica P. Alegre), localizado em Canoas/RS, na Rua Tobias Barreto, 990. Na ocasião, 70 candidatas, representes de cidades do Estado, concorrem a uma das 30 vagas para o Miss RS 2010. O evento será transmitido ao vivo pelo site da Band RS (www.bandrs.com.br).

A grande final do concurso acontece no dia 06 de junho, no Hotel Laje de Pedra, em Canela, com cobertura completa e exclusiva da Band no RS, com transmissão de TV e rádio ao vivo para todos os gaúchos. A nova Miss RS receberá a faixa e a coroa da Miss RS 2009 Bruna Gabriele Felisberto. Antes disso, Bruna participa do Miss Brasil 2009, que ocorre no dia 09 de maio, no Memorial da América Latina, em São Paulo/SP e que será transmitido ao vivo para todo o Brasil pela TV Bandeirantes.

O Concurso Miss RS 2010 é uma realização do Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicação no RS e conta com apresentação do Praia de Belas Shopping, oferecimento da Manlec e Carmen Flores. Apoio Calçados Werner.
Fonte: Sarah Goulart
http://www.portocultura.com.br/


I want to win Miss World for India: Pooja

28 Apr 2009, 0000 hrs IST, SARAH SALVADORE , TNN

She’s a beauty with brains. Pantaloons Femina Miss INDIA World 2009, Pooja Chopra is also a woman brimming with confidence.
Pooja Chopra
Pooja Chopra, winner of the Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2009


A self-confessed foodie who is ‘genetically blessed’, Pooja does not believe in jumping the bandwagon when it comes to taking decisions in life. Exclusive excerpts from an interview.

You must be working really hard for the upcoming Miss World pageant?
On my end, the preparations have begun. But the focus now is totally on Ekta, as she has just two months left for the Miss Universe pageant. As for me, I’m working on my shoots and completing all commitments. After I won the Miss India crown, I binged so much, that now I’m back to the gym with a vengeance. Since the pageant will be held in South Africa, I’m reading up on the country and trying to keep myself abreast with all the happenings in the world.

A number of Indian beauties have worn the Miss World crown. Do you feel pressurised in anyway?
As they say, uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. I’m inspired by the success stories of our past winners. When I entered Miss India, I wanted to win for my mother, who has been through a lot in life. I wanted to win for myself. Now that I have to compete at Miss World, I want to win it for India. And I’m sure people will pray for me.

The Miss USA pageant was rocked by controversy, when Miss California spoke against gay
marriages...
I feel sorry for Carrie Prejean (Miss California). She spoke her heart without keeping in mind the larger picture. You cannot hurt the sentiments of a certain section of society when you are expected to represent them on the world stage. Everyone has the right to make a choice and we should respect that. If she really had to speak her mind, she should have put it in a more subtle way, without hurting anyone.

Is it important to be politically correct?
When you are given the responsibility of representing an entire nation, you should be careful not to hurt people. I have totally understood the seriousness of representing a country like India. Whatever I do or say will not just affect me, but the entire nation. So, I have to be extra careful.

Miss Australia too is creating a controversy after being criticised for being too skinny. People say models encourage young girls to go on diets and be unhealthy.
Everybody has a mind of his/her own. I think it’s up to an individual to decide what’s good or bad and not be influenced by others. Thankfully, I’m genetically blessed and don’t put on weight.

Any Bollywood dreams?
The pageant will decide my fate. I’m like a horse with blinkers. I set small -term goals for myself and take things one at a time. Right now, my focus is on the pageant. After that, I’ll decide what to do.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/L

Miss Universo participa de campanha contra a Aids

Venezuelana Dayana Mendoza vai a El Salvador apoiar a Real Men

Do EGO, no Rio

AFP/AFP

A Miss Universo Dayana Mendoza participoe uma entrevista coletiva nesta segunda-feira, 27, em San Salvador, capital de El Salvador, em apoio a campanha Real Men, que visa prevenir o avanço do vírus HIV na América Central.

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