Ariella Arida, Bea Rose Santiago and Mutya Datul Reveal Secrets in 'Bottomline' (Feb 15)

World-class Filipina beauty will reign in “The Bottomline With Boy Abunda” this Saturday (February 15) as beauty queens graced the show of Asia's King of Talk Boy Abunda.

Boy Abunda with beauty queens Ariella Arida, Mutya Datul and Bea Santiago 

Miss Universe 3rd runner-up Ariella Arida, Miss Supranational Mutya Johanna Datul, and Miss International Bea Rose Santiago face Tito Boy to talk about their journey towards claiming their respective crowns. 

Were they pressured to represent the Philippines, knowing the country has been on a winning streak in international beauty pageants the past few years? How are they handling the controversies thrown at them about their personal lives? 

What have they learned from the entire ‘beauty queen experience?’ 

Don’t miss the 2014 UPLB Gandingan Awards’ Best Development-Oriented Talk Show “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” this Saturday, after “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” 

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Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler to Crown Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Winner

Miss Universe 2013 Maria Gabriela Isler of Venezuela is Manila-bound this March to crown this year's Bb. Pilipinas-Universe winner (Miss Universe-Philippines 2014) who will compete in the Miss Universe pageant later in the year.

The news was confirmed to the Philippine Star (Funfare Update) by the head of Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) Madame Stella Marquez de Araneta.

The grand coronation night of Bb. Pilipinas 2014 will be held on March 30 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Forty candidates will vie for the four crowns at stake—Miss Universe-Philippines 2014, Bb. Pilipinas-International 2014, Bb.Pilipinas-Tourism 2014 and Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational 2014.

Check this out: Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Official Candidates

The visit of the reigning Miss Universe to the Philippines is a good sign that the country is having a good relationship with the Miss Universe Organization. Last year, Ariella Arida finished third runner up, sealing the country's four consecutive placements in the Miss Universe top 5.

With the country producing several winners and runners up in the worldwide pageant arena recently, there is no doubt that the whole world will be anticipating the crowning of our new queens.

The 51st edition of Bb. Pilipinas will be a historical one as three international queens will be present to crown the local pageant winners. Aside from Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago and Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Johanna Datul will also be crowning their local successors.

It seems that 2014 is another good year for the Philippines in terms of pageantry as reports circulating suggested the staging of Miss World 2014 pageant in the country for the first time. The current Miss World, Megan Young is also from the Philippines.

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Kim Chiu, Xian Lim and Sam Milby Play in Minute to Win It First Anniversary Week

Will Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Sam Milby, and Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago dare to play all the challenges in “Minute to Win It’s” 60-second circle to bring home the top-rating game show’s elusive P1 million jackpot prize?

Beginning Monday (Jan 13), “Minute to Win It” will air for one full week special episodes to mark its first anniversary featuring the said celebrity players and some of its notable regular players.

Will Xian give way to Kim in their Head to Head Challenge? Will Bea Rose rule the 60-second circle just as she conquered the world with her beauty? Will Sam give in to pressure or triumph against it?

“Minute to Win It” will also bring back some of its extraordinary regular players on Friday (Jan 17) to play a special set of games and also show the inspiring stories of how their lives  have changed since playing and winning huge cash prizes in the game show.

Since it started airing on ABS-CBN last year, “Minute to Win It” has stood to become one of the most successful versions of the popular international franchise for its consistent top ratings and for creating a wave of excitement among viewers due to its deceptively easy challenges using everyday items found at home, at school, and at the office. It has also become a hit among adults and kids alike as it launched different editions such as the Junior Challenge, Head to Head Challenge, and Family Challenge, each with their own thrilling set of rules.

Watch the anniversary week of “Minute to Win It,” hosted by Luis Manzano, from Monday to Friday (Jan 13-17), 11 AM on ABS-CBN. For updates, visit www.facebook.com/minute2winitPH and follow @Minute2WinItPH on Twitter.

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KZ Tandingan Wins P1 Million in The Singing Bee

The X Factor Philippines grand winner KZ Tandingan won P1 million on The Singing Bee in its episode aired Saturday (January 11). 

The singing champ scored a perfect run in the jackpot round (The Final Countdown) to beat four-week champion Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago who never had the chance to guess the lyrics of a single song.

KZ Tandingan is the second Singing Bee millionaire since the show started it's 6th season last November 2013. Actress Sheryl Cruz is the first to snatch the million in the said show hosted by Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez.

Check out KZ's winning moment below:

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Ariella Arida, Mutya Datul, Bea Rose Santiago, G Force Stallions on GGV (January 12)

Binibining Pilipinas gold queens Ariella Arida, Mutya Datul and Bea Rose Santiago are guests on the January 12 episode of Gandang Gabi Vice (GGV), the first time that the three Filipina beauty queens will be gracing Vice Ganda's show together after winning in their respective pageants.

Aside from Ara, Bea and Mutya, GGV also features the first sit-down interview with the hot and hunky G Force Stallions who served as Vice Ganda's main dancers in most of his opening stints in GGV. Find out more about G Force Stallions members Ray-an Manglo, Bill Angelo Caraan, JP Enriquez, EJ Lorena, Royce Chua and Ram Julianda, who was introduced by Vice Ganda as his "babe."

Watch the teaser for G Force Stallions and Binibini titleholders' guesting on GGV below.

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KZ, Frenchie, Duncan, Nyoy and Sitti Try to Dethrone Bea Rose Santiago in Singing Bee

The pressure rises for Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago this Saturday (Jan 11) as OPM artists KZ Tandingan, Frenchie Dy, Duncan Ramos, Nyoy Volante, and Sitti Navarro try to steal her defending champion title in “The Singing Bee.”

Will Bea able to defend her championship? Since Bea won a month ago, she’s already brought home a total of P100,000 in cash prizes. Who will face her in the final round? Will one of them win the coveted P1 million jackpot prize? To ease the tension a bit, the five contestants will give their respective ‘sample-sample’ performances. 

Don’t miss “The Singing Bee” hosted by Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez this Saturday (Jan 11), after “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN. Tweet your thoughts and reaction using the hashtag #TheSingingBeePH.

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ASAP 19 Starts January 5 | ASAP Celebrates 19th Anniversary

ASAP 19 welcomes 2014 with full of world-class performances and production numbers this Sunday (January 5) as it celebrates the 19th anniversary of ABS-CBN’s longest-running, top-rating, at trending musical variety show.

Aside from its New Year treats, “ASAP 19” will also throw an all-star tribute for the broadway diva Lea Salonga, who is celebrating her 35th showbiz anniversary. ASAP Kapamilya’s salute to Lea will be made more special by the members of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra.

“ASAP 19” doubles up the fun and love this Sunday with the back-to-back surprises from the cast of ABS-CBN’s upcoming romantic-comedy sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” to be led by John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga; and the lead stars of Star Cinema’s first movie offering this year “Bride For Rent” Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.

Be mesmerized with the remarkable and unique beauty and talent of Filipinos in the astonishing production number of Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner up Ariella Arida, Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Datul, and Miss International 2014 Bea Rose Santiago.

Romance is set to fill the air this New Year with the special treat of Kapamilya heartthrobs Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Jericho Rosales, and Jake Cuenca; and the must-see performance of the ASAP boy group ‘Gimme 5’ composed of Nash Aguas, Brace Arquiza, Joaquin Reyes, John Bermundo, and Grae Fernandez.

Meanwhile, “ASAP 19” takes the art of dancing to a higher level with the return of Maja Salvador and Shaina Magdayao’s supah hot clash dance ‘MASH;’ to be followed by the breath-taking Supahdance showcase of Cristine Reyes, Jessy Mendiola, Nikki Gil, Iya Villania, Karylle, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, Bugoy Cariño, and Brenna Garcia, together with the hip-hop dance group Philippine All Stars.

Also, watch out for the hair-raising concert experience prepared by Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Charice, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, KZ Tandingan, Richard Poon, Abra, Kean Cipriano, Princess, Janice Javier, and Radha; the coolest rock performance of Bamboo, Yeng Constantino, and Tutti Caringal; and the jaw-dropping ‘voice’ showdown of Angeline Quinto, Morisette Amon, and Klarisse de Guzman.

Welcome 2014 with a bang in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 19,” this Sunday, 12:15nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 19′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 19” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAP19.

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Bea Rose Santiago Banters with Comedians in 'Singing Bee' (Dec 28)

Comedians Kitkat, John “Sweet” Lapus, Pooh, Joy Viado, and Cacai Bautista will end the year 2013 with lots of fun and laughter as they try their luck to win the P1 million in “The Singing Bee” this Saturday (December 28).

The episode will be more hilarious as they unleash their humor and exchange playfully banter with The Singing Bee’s well-loved hosting duo Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez. Who among them is the best in guessing the correct song lyrics and face the defending champion, newly crowned Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago? 

Bea already won P40,000 after defeating two-week defending champion Jett Pangan of The Dawn in the previous episode. 

Don’t miss “The Singing Bee” this Saturday, after “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN. Tweet your thoughts and reaction using the hashtag #TheSingingBeePH.

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Bea Santiago, Lara Quigaman, Mutya Datul, Venus Raj and Cindy Miranda Showdown on 'Singing Bee' (Dec 21)

They have the looks, the body, and the brain, but do they also have what it takes to win the P1 million jackpot prize in the hit musical game show “The Singing Bee?” 

Watch beauty queens Venus Raj, Precious Lara Quigaman, Mutya Johanna Datul, Joanna Cindy Miranda, and the newly crowned Miss International Bea Rose Santiago as they showcase their musicality this Saturday (December 21). 

They already wowed the world with their irresistible beauty and intelligence, but can they also impress the viewers in guessing the correct song lyrics? Who among them will win and face the defending champion Jett Pangan, who already won P40,000 last week, in the “Final Countdown” round? 

Don’t miss “The Singing Bee” hosted by Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez this Saturday, after “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN. Tweet your thoughts and reaction using the hashtag #TheSingingBeePH.

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Pinoys in Pageants: 13 Major Sucesses in 2013—Philippines Hailed Country of the Year

The year 2013 has been a very successful one for the Philippines in the field of beauty pageants and now considered the best year the country has ever had in terms of pageantry. Without any doubt, the Philippines is country of the year when it comes to beauty competitions.

This year, our representatives to both male and female pageants did very well, bringing home five crowns, six runner-up trophies, and two semifinals honors in major pageants as well as in a handful of other pageants overseas. A history was also made this year as the Philippines became the first and only country in the world to have won all six major titles—Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Earth, Miss International, Miss Supranational and Miss Tourism Queen International.

Update: Angeli Dione Gomez Crowned Miss Tourism International 2013/2014

Here's a run-down of the beauty kings and queens that made the Philippines proud in 2013:

				1. Megan Young, winner, 63rd Miss World Megan made history as the very first Filipina to win the Miss World crown which has been elusive to a Filipina for the past six decades. Megan, who is the favorite to win the title, bested over 120 delegates all over the world at the 63rd edition of the pageant held on September 28 in Bali, Indonesia.
				2. Bea Rose Santiago, winner, 53rd Miss International Bea Rose is the fifth Filipina to win the title of Miss International. The Pinay beauty from Masbate beat 66 others in the finals held on December 17 in Tokyo, Japan. Bea’s success in Miss International finally sealed the Philippines’ status as country of the year 2013 in world pageantry.
				3. Mutya Datul, winner, 5th Miss Supranational Mutya started the country’s winning streak in international pageants this year with her victory in the Miss Supranational pageant held on September 6 in Minsk, Belarus. The Filipina is the first Asian to win the 5-year-old grand slam pageant. The beauty from Santa Maria, Isabela also won the Miss Personality award
				4. Amber Delos Reyes, winner, Miss Teen Expoworld Universe The 14-year-old Amber was crowned Miss Teen Expoworld Universe 2013 at a pageant held in Guatemala last November 21. The pageant is part of Guatemala’s Festival de Belleza ExpoWorld 2013, which also includes six other beauty contests. She also won Miss Photogenic.
				5. Maria Isabelle Mendoza, winner, Miss Campus World Marisse, a 19-year-old management senior from San Beda College, beat other student-delegates across Asia at the Miss Campus World 2013-14 which promotes student empowerment. The pageant was held on December 5 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
				6. Roland William De Dios, first runner up, Mister Campus World William is close in duplicating Marisse’s win in the 1st Campus World pageant held in Malaysia with his first runner up placement. The education sophomore from Cabanatuan City, who also bagged the Best in National Costume award, lost to Ian Chua of Singapore.
				7. Alvin De Joya, second runner up, ATV Mr. Asia Former Mr. Philippines World 2010, Alvin De Joya, secured a 2nd runner up placement at the Asia Television Limited Mr. Asia Contest 2013 held last November 15 in Hong Kong. Zhong Hao of China emerged as the winner.
				8. Ariella Arida, third runner up, 62nd Miss Universe Ara may not have won the most-coveted Miss Universe crown but her exemplary performance in 62nd edition of the pageant earned her another top 5 placement for the Philippines, duplicating Shamcey Supsup’s 3rd runner up finish in 2011. Gabriela Isler of Venezuela took home the crown.
				9. Annalie Forbes, third runner up, 1st Miss Grand International Bb. Pilipinas 2012 2nd runner up Ali Forbes was able to clinch a third runner up placement the at the inaugural Miss Grand International pageant held November 19 in Bangkok, Thailand. Miss Puerto Rico, Janelee Chaparro won the crown.
				10. Koreen Medina, third runner up, 42nd Miss Intercontinental After winning Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International, Koreen Medina earned her ticket to the 2013 Miss Intercontinental pageant held December 14 in Magdeburg, Germany. The Star Magic talent won 3rd runner up and was hailed Queen of Asia and Oceania.
				11. Gil Wagas, fourth runner up, 8th Mister International This Cebuano model has once again proven that Filipinos are also a force to reckon with when it comes to male pageants. Gil’s 4th runner up finish in Mister International 2013 held in Jakarta, Indonesia is the Philippines best placement in the pageant’s history while eventual winner, Jose Anmer Paredes of Venezuela also made history as his country’s first winner.
				12. Angelee Delos Reyes, Top 8, 13th Miss Earth Angelee is one of the early favorites to win the Miss Earth 2013 crown but did not snatch even an elemental crown, just like her predecessors. This pageant veteran, however, managed to slip into the Top 8 of the pageant held December 7 in Manila, Philippines. Miss Venezuela, Alyz Henrich bagged the second Miss Earth title for her country.
				13. Cindy Miranda, Top 10, 8th Miss Tourism Queen International Cindy fortunately had the chance to represent the Philippines abroad in the Miss Tourism Queen International 2013 after the pageant was cancelled the year before. She entered the top 10 of the said pageant while Latvia’s Alisa Miskovska was hailed winner.

Also welcome additions to the list is the recent first runner up finish of Christine Paula Love Bernasor in the Miss Scuba International 2013 held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia last December 21 and the Top 15 placement of Czarina Rosales in Miss Asia Pacific World held in South Korea last October.

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Bea Rose Santiago Winning Speech in Miss International 2013 (Q&A) Video

It was not only Bea Rose Santiago's beauty and grace which bagged for her the Miss International crown for the Philippines but also her wit and eloquence which was reflected in her heartfelt speech during the finals night (check out the complete list of winners HERE).

The top 5 candidates were given 30 seconds to answer the final question "What will you do if you win Miss International?" and here's what Bea Santiago said:

"The whole world saw how my country, the Philippines, suffered. The agony of my people was felt. But one by one, country to country came to help. I would like to thank all the nations that helped my country. In our darkest hours, you have opened my eyes and my heart in how important it is if we all just support each other. If I become Miss International, I will uphold international camaraderie to sustain the spirit for symphaty and to continually share the message of hope. I believe that whatever calamity may come to us, as long as we have each other, there will be hope. Thank you."

Here's the video of Bea's speech. To watch the crowning moment video, CLICK HERE.

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Miss International 2013 Crowning Moment (Video)

The Philippines bagged its 5th Miss International crown this year courtesy of Bea Rose Santiago who was hailed Miss International 2013 in a ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan. (Find out how she answers the final question - CLICK HERE to watch).

Miss Netherlands and Miss New Zealand, who were very close friends of Bea (New Zealand was eventually her roommate) emerged as 1st and 2nd runners up, respectively (check out the complete list of winners here).

By virtue of Bea Santiago's win in Miss International 2013, the Philippines is officially country of the year 2013 in the world of pageantry. Watch the crowning moment of the new Miss International in the video below.

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Bea Rose Santiago of Philippines Wins Miss International 2013

The Miss International 2013 Pageant was held December 17 at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel Hall, Tokyo, Japan. Miss Philippines, Bea Rose Santiago was crowned Miss International 2013 at the end of the event (watch the crowning moment here).

Bea Rose Santiago (check out her winning answer in q&a here) bested 66 lovely ladies from all over the globe in the 53rd edition of Miss International to get the night's most coveted crown. Bea was the Philippines' 5th Miss International winner following Gemma Cruz-Araneta (1964), Aurora Pijuan (1970) Melanie Marquez (1979) and Precious Lara Quigaman (2005).

Here are the winners of the 2013 Miss International:

Miss International 2013 – Philippines, Bea Rose Santiago 1st runner-up – Netherlands, Nathalie den Dekker 2nd runner-up – New Zealand, Casey Radley Top 5 finalist – Colombia, Lorena Hermida Top 5 finalist – Hungary, Brigitta Ötvős
Top 15 semi-finalists
Gibraltar, Jamielee Randall Brazil, Cristina Alves Da Silva Puerto Rico, Ashley Beth Pérez Ecuador, Nathaly Arroba Hurtado USA, Andrea Neu	Lithuania, Elma Segzdaviciute Iceland, Sigrún Eva Ármannsdóttir Russia, Olga Gaidabura Thailand, Chonticha Tiengtham Spain, Araceli Carrilero Martínez
Special Awards
Best in National Costume – Aruba, Erialda Croes Miss Photogenic –  Lithuania, Elma Segzdaviciute	Miss Internet – Macau, Adela Ka-Wai Sou Miss Friendship – New Zealand, Casey Radley

Miss International 2012 Ikumi Yoshimatsu of Japan was not able to crown her successor because she was barred from attending the event due to her involvement in a media scandal. The Miss International organizers did not want the controversy to overshadow the event and hence asked her to voluntarily refrain from attending.

According to reports, Ikumi Yoshimatsu filed a criminal complaint against a top talent agency executive for obstruction of business, stalking, intimidation and extortion. She accused the executive of threatening her life after she refused to sign in the said agency and forming her own instead.

In lieu of Ikumi, the new Miss International 2013 was crowned by 2008 titleholder, Alejandra Andreu of Spain.

This recent victory in Miss International sealed the deal for the Philippines to become the country of the year when it comes to pageants. This 2013, the Philippines bagged three crowns—Miss Supranational (Mutya Datul), Miss World (Megan Young) and Miss International (Bea Santiago).

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