Miss World 2013: Megan Young Makes it to Beach Fashion Finals

Miss World Philippines 2013 Megan Young made it to the Miss World 2013 Beach Fashion event finals, one of the important challenges in the Miss World 2013 pageant happening in Bali, Indonesia.

Megan was selected from the 33 shortlisted candidates who advanced to the first round of beach beauty competition wearing fashionable sarongs instead of bikinis, in respect to Indonesia's culture being a predominantly Muslim nation.

As one of the 11 (supposedly Top 10 but the judges couldn't decide who to put through as the 10th finalist, having a tie) finalists, Megan will take part in a special photoshoot to decide who will be the Beach Fashion event winner.

Along with Megan are the other 10 finalists in the said event which include candidates from France, Indonesia, Jamaica, Spain, China, Ghana, Ukraine, Italy, Brazil and Moldova.

The winner of the beach fashion event will be announced on September 28 during the Miss World 2013 grand coronation night in Indonesia.

Megan is doing well in Indonesia and has been one of the favorites to win the crown. She was also handpicked by the MWO for a press conference held recently along with Misses Puerto Rico, Cameroon, Spain, Indonesia, Lebanon, Jamaica, Australia and Netherlands.

Let's hope that these are signs of greater things to come for Megan Young in her quest for the country's first ever Miss World crown.

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Gerald, Dawn, Vice Ganda, Megan Young and Launch of Enrique Gil Album on ASAP 18 (September 1)

ASAP 18 kicks off the month of September with non-stop performances and surprises this Sunday (September 1) as the whole ASAP Kapamilya welcomes Gerald Anderson, Rayver Cruz, Diana Zubiri, Tonton Gutierrez, Dina Bonnevie, and Dawn Zulueta in the grand launch of ABS-CBN’s upcoming primetime teleserye “Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin” which will premiere on Monday (September 2).

Travel back in time and feel the ‘80s vibe in the special reunion of the ‘80s singing group ‘The Triplets’ composed of Manilyn Reynes, Tina Paner, and Sheryl Cruz; and the must-watch performance of ‘80s OPM legend Freddie Aguilar.

Beauty and talent will reign in “ASAP 18” as phenomenal box office star Vice Ganda spreads the latest dance craze ‘Whoops Kiri;’ and as Miss World Philippines 2013 and Kapamilya actress Megan Young treats TV viewers with a radiating production number.

Feel young and fall in love with the grand launch of Enrique Gil’s debut album ‘King of the GIL;’ and the back-to-back romantic surprises of Kapamilya love triangles Enrique, Julia Montes and Enchong Dee of “Muling Buksan Ang Puso,” and the upcoming on-screen team-up of Julia Barretto, Diego Loyzaga, and Kiko Estrada.

Meanwhile, groove to the beat of the ‘80s in the breathtaking smash up dance number of Kapamilya teen stars Kathryn Bernardo, Janella Salvador, Jane Oineza, Francis Magundayao, Jairus Aquino, and Khalil Ramos; and the jaw-dropping Supahdance showcase prepared by Kim Chiu, Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, Nikki Gil, and John Prats.

Experience the best of the ‘80s music in the show-stopping concert treat of Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Piolo Pascual, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Angeline Quinto, and the ASAP Sessionistas; followed by the thrilling rock collaboration of Bamboo, Kean Cipriano, and Paolo Valenciano.

Welcome the month of September with some of the biggest stars in showbiz in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18” this Sunday, 12 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAP80sIcons.

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Megan Young Wins Miss World Philippines 2013

Kapamilya actress Megan Young was crowned as Miss World Philippines 2013 at the Miss World Philippines Grand Coronation Night held at the Grand Ballroom of the Solaire Resort and Casino in Parañaque City.

Megan Lynne Young bested 24 other lovely candidates to take home the night's most coveted title and the chance to represent the Philippines in the 2013 Miss World Pageant in Jakarta and Bali, Indonesia on September 28.

CLICK HERE for the complete list of Miss World Philippines 2013 winners.

"Miss World Philippines is selfless and to be selfless, you need to have a heart. If I win Miss World Philippines, I would give myself wholeheartedly to be of service. Beauty with a heart," Megan said during the final Q&A.

Winning the Miss World Philippines crown was a dream come true for the 23-year-old Star Magic artist. 

"It's something I've always wanted to do, so I don't want to have any regrets when I get older, thinking, 'I should have done this, I should have done that,'" Megan told ABS-CBN news in an interview.

"I have the heart to do it. Miss World embodies the beauty in giving, and I think I have a lot to offer when it comes to that," she added when asked why she deserves to win the pageant.

Megan was a finalist of the second season of GMA-7's reality-based artista search StarStruck way back in 2005. She then became a Kapuso contract star before transferring to rival ABS-CBN. She later become one of the housemates in Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2.

Megan played supporting roles in Kapamilya shows like Kokey, I Love Betty La Fea, and Rubi before snatching a lead role in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas opposite PBB batch mate Zanjoe Marudo. She also appeared as a video jock in Channel [V] Philippines and as a host in Us Girls and ASAP 18. 

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Miss World Philippines 2013 Official Candidates | Kapamilya Star Megan Young Included

The official candidates to the Miss World Philippines 2013 have been announced. This year, 26 lovely ladies will be vying for the crown and the honor to represent our country to the Miss World 2013 pageant happening this September in Indonesia.

Some of the candidates were already familiar as they have already joined past pageants such as Bb. Pilipinas. One of the most-hyped candidates is Kapamilya actress-host Megan Young, who up to this moment is considered the one to beat.

Here are the 26 official candidates of Miss World Philippines 2013.

No.	Candidate	Age	Height	Representing
1	Nicole Marable	19	5'5"	Makati City
2	Roselle Marie Ferrer	22	5'5"	Valenzuela City
3	Princesslyn Dignadice	24	5'6"	Negros Occidental
4	Khadija Nasser	23	5'6"	Rizal
5	Zahra Bianca Saldua	21	5'7"	Las Piñas City
6	Karla Patricia Alas	21	5'6"	Las Piñas City
7	Samantha Mae Bernardo	20	5'7"	Puerto Princesa City
8	Frances Claire Vintola	19	5'7"	Dumaguete City
9	Pia Kamil Ochengco	20	5'7"	Caloocan City
10	Janicel Lubina	18	5'8.5"	Palawan
11	Mercegrace Raquel	20	5'8"	Laguna
12	Angelica Lopez	17	5'8"	Pasay City
13	Maria Paula Estenzo	21	5'11"	Caloocan City
14	Vina Openiano	21	5'9"	Laguna
15	Maria Lily Teresa Salazar	21	5'9"	Isabela
16	Aikah Dindah	18	5'8"	Zamboanga City
17	Jennifer Hammond	22	5'8"	Laguna
18	Omarie Linn Osuna	20	5'7"	Olongapo City
19	Maria Paula Bianca Paz	24	5'7"	Nueva Ecija
20	Megan Lynn Young	23	5'7"	Olongapo City
21	Jennyline Carla Malpaya	22	5'6"	Ilocos Sur
22	Patricia Lae Ejercitado	24	5'6"	Rizal
23	Ria Rabajante	23	5'6"	Albay
24	Zandra Flores	24	5'6"	Pasig City
25	Melanie Barret	23	5'6"	Pampanga
26	Henna Kaizzelle Cajandig	21	5'6"	General Santos City

The Miss World Philippines 2013 grand coronation night, where reigning queen Queenierich Rehman will be crowning her successor, is happening on August 18.

Photo courtesy of OPMB Worldwide
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Daniel Padilla Covers Chalk Magazine August 2013 Issue

Teen King Daniel Padilla is on the cover Chalk Magazine August 2013 issue. Chalk is celebrating their 13th anniversary with this special "The Growing Up" issue, launching the new look of the magazine.

Daniel Padilla is tagged on the cover as "Teenage Dream" and will banner a whopping 16-page cover story with full size photos so it's going to be DJ OVERLOAD for you all.

Aside from Daniel Padilla, Chalk magazine August issue also shares the 10 rules of college dating and 13 bad habits to break. The mag will also have features on Atom Araullo, Logan Lerman, Sam Concepcion, Karen Pamintuan, Mara Lopez, Paolo Cabalfin, Eula Caballero, Mariel Rodriguez, Nikki Gil, DJ Delamar and Megan Young.

Chalk Magazine August 2013 issue with Daniel Padilla on the cover is available in stands nationwide for only P100. 

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Megan Young Covers Total Fitness January/February 2013 Issue

Start the year right by grabbing a copy of Total Fitness’ January-February issue! Take cues from the fit and fearless Megan Young as she shares her secrets to healthy, active living.

Get first dibs on the hottest fitness trends for 2013; make daily activities easier with functional exercises; learn how to train for a marathon; bid burnout goodbye; and find out what foods prevent the Big C.

Also in this issue: Total Fitness’ list of must-try adventures for the New Year; grooming tips for the gents; an interview with yoga enthusiast and media darling Lia Cruz; a 6-page sports shoe buyer’s guide; product news, reviews, and so much more! 

Total Fitness is available at all leading bookstores, magazine stands, select bike shops, health stores, and fitness centers. For inquiries and subscription, call 374-6771 to 74.

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Angeline Quinto Fab on the Cover of Flique October-November 2012

Angeline Quinto is on the cover of Flique Magazine October-November 2012 issue. The Star Power grand champion looks like a doll on her Flique cover photo donning a big red ribbon and holding a cute dog. 

Angeline is the fourth celebrity to be on the cover of Flique magazine which debuted with a colorful cover of Yeng Constantino. The second issue then featured sisters Megan and Lauren Young in a rather dark fashion.

Flique Oct-Nov issue offers 96 pages full of models, designers and celebrities. Other features inside include top models Ornusa Cadness and Sanya Smith, Fall Trends, Arm Candy, Fresh Street Luxe and a lot more!

Flique Magazine October-November 2012 issue with Angeline Quinto on the cover is available at your favorite stands nationwide for only P125.

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A Beautiful Affair Premieres October 29, Main Plot Revealed

Ten years after their successful debut on primetime television, John Lloyd and Bea Alonzo reunite in a mature love story that tackles the dilemma of choosing between love and loyalty in A Beautiful Affair which premieres on October 29 on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

Spicing up this sweeping romantic teleserye is actor John Estrada, who stars in his biggest drama series to date. The much-awaited series is one of the highlights of the tenth anniversary celebration of the most successful team of their generation.

Video: A Beautiful Affair Final Full Trailer

Follow the love story of three people who will each face the toughest obstacles in a relationship and will be forced to make a choice between steadfast loyalty and passionate love.

Leon Riego (John Lloyd), a brilliant architect and Gen Saavedra (Bea), an heiress, first meet in Austria as two broken souls. Their mutual attraction will temporarily unburden them of their respective miseries – Leon from the guilt brought by the death of his adoptive mother, and Gen who is trying to move on from the betrayal of a former lover.

Together, they wind up spending the time of their lives by getting on a romantic escapade to Vienna and Salzburg. In each other’s pains they find strength, and in each other’s bitterness they find love.

Photos: A Beautiful Affair Cast and Characters

Despite the undeniable attraction between them, they decide to part ways and fix their lives before choosing to love again.

They meet after a year but, to Leon’s surprise, Gen is already in a relationship with construction magnate Edward (John Estrada) who has been an important figure in his life since childhood and has helped him achieve his dream of becoming an architect.

How will Edward deal with the knowledge of Gen’s encounter with Leon in the past? Who between the two men will Gen really choose? Which will carry more weight for Leon – his love for Gen which he believes will mend his shattered soul or his loyalty to Edward brought by debt of gratitude?

A Beautiful Affair takes full circle with the return of the people who first brought John Lloyd and Bea’s love team to the small screen—now business unit head Laurenti Dyogi and now director Katrina Flores. Dyogi was the director of the love team’s first teleserye, the highly acclaimed and top-rating Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, while Flores was the headwriter.

Part of the A Beautiful Affair cast are excellent actors Dimples Romana, John Arcilla, Jaime Fabregas, Maritoni Fernandez, Ana Roces, Janus del Prado, and Megan Young together with Jim Paredes and PBB Unlimited Big Winner Slater Young who will appear in their first-ever teleserye.

Watch out for the grand launch of A Beautiful Affair on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida on October 29. For more updates about the show, visit www.abeautifulaffair.abs-cbn.com, like www.facebook.com/ABeautifulAffairPH or follow @OfficialABA on Twitter.

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A Beautiful Affair Final Full Trailer Reveals John Lloyd's Past

ABS-CBN released a final full traielr for the upcoming teleserye A Beautiful Affair topbilled by John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. The said trailer revealed the past of John Lloyd Cruz's character (Leon) from his childhood until he became an architect.

The trailer also followed Leon to Vienna where he met Bea Alonzo's character (Gen). A broken soul (Leon) had a beautiful affair with the brokenhearted (Gen) back then. However, when they return to the country, Gen will be committed to Leon's adoptive brother and mentor, Edward (John Estrada).

Photos: A Beautiful Affair cast and characters

Also starring John Arcilla, Irma Adlawan, John Estrada, Dimples Romana, Ana Roces, Slater Young, Megan Young, Janus Del Prado, Jim Paredes, Jaime Fabregas, Carlo Romero, Erika Padilla and Maritoni Fernandez, A Beautiful Affair will premiere this October 29, 2012 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida replacing Walang Hanggan.

Watch the final full trailer of A Beautiful Affair below. For the first trailer featuring the scenes from Vienna, Austria, click here.

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'A Beautiful Affair' Cast and Character Photos

ABS-CBN has released the character photos of the cast of the upcoming teleserye A Beautiful Affair topbilled by John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo.

Dubbed as John Lloyd and Bea's most ambitious project on television to date, A Beautiful Affair was partly shot in the picturesque cities of Vienna and Salzburg in Austria. Adding spice to this sweeping romantic teleserye is dependable actor John Estrada (click here for John Estrada's surprise role).

Directed by Katrina 'Katski' Flores and under the business unit of Direk Lauren Dyogi,  A Beautiful Affair  is expected to air this October 29, 2012, replacing Walang Hanggan. Watch the full trailer here.

Check out the cast and character photos below:

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Video: A Beautiful Affair Wedding Teaser Reveals a Major Twist in the Story

ABS-CBN recently release a video teaser for the upcoming teleserye A Beautiful Affair starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo featuring a wedding scene. The series is the comeback teleserye of JLC-Bea tandem in celebration of their 10 years as a love team.

The said series, which pilot week was shot in Vienna, Austria is directed by Katski Flores. It is expected to hit ABS-CBN Primetime Bida this October 29 replacing Walang Hanggan.

Video: A Beautiful Affair Full Trailer

The wedding video looks like an original pre-nuptial video that we are seeing nowadays. It also revealed the rest of the characters including Jim Paredes, Maritoni Fernandez, John Estrada, John Arcilla, Slater Young and Jaime Fabregas. Despite the grandeur of the scene, a major twist was revealed at the end.

Watch the wedding teaser video for A Beautiful Affair and find out one major twist in the story:

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A Beautiful Affair Full Trailer Released!

ABS-CBN has just released the full trailer for A Beautiful Affair, John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo's reunion teleserye.

The full trailer showed beautiful scenes from Vienna, Austria which will be shown on its pilot week. It would compare or even surpass something done for a movie. With glossy scenes and breathtaking sceneries, plus the memorable lines, A Beautiul Affair spells another success teleserye from ABS-CBN.

Photos: John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo Shoot in Vienna, Austria for 'A Beautiful Affair' Teleserye

In A Beautiful Affair, John Lloyd will be playing the role of an architect while Bea is an heiress. The two meet in Vienna, Austria where they will start a beautiful affair. The series is directed by Katski Flores and Lauren Dyogi.

Also starring John Arcilla, Irma Adlawan, John Estrada, Dimples Romana, Ana Roces, Slater Young, Megan Young, Jim Paredes, Jaime Fabregas, Carlo Romero and Maritoni Fernandez, A Beautiful Affair will premiere this October 29, 2012 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida replacing Walang Hanggan.

Watch the teaser trailer of A Beautiful Affair starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. The trailer was accompanied by the song After All by Peter Cetera.

"In a beautiful city, a man with a broken soul meets a woman with a broken heart. Fate brought them together. Choice will drive them apart. Every moment is a chance to meet the love of your life. Take it."

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Regal Films 'Ride To Love' Movie Teaser Released!

The teaser video for one of the much-awaited romantic movie of the year, Ride To Love has been released. The movie, which is produced by Regal Films brought together various artist from rival networks ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV-5 in a relatively new team up we had never seen before.

Ride To Love features an all-star cast and a multi-generational pairing composed of Iza Calzado and Tom Rodriguez, Angel Aquino and Benjamin Alves, Fabio Ide and Rufa Mae Quinto, Megan Young and JC Tiuseco, Eula Caballero and Ivan Dorschner and Ms. Boots Anson-Roa and Mr. Eddie Garcia.

The teaser provides us with each character and their respective ride to love. Seeing artists from different networks collaborate for this one is a breath of fresh air and that simply makes you want to watch the movie. The story, aside from revolving around an MRT ride, will definitely show us more of unconventional love stories we find along the way.

Directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., Ride To Love is a trilogy you don't want to miss. Coming in theaters soon.

Watch the teaser of Ride To Love below (background music: We are by Joy Williams).

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Ian Batherson to Transfer to ABS-CBN, New Kapamilya Hunk

Starstruck alumnus Ian Batherson is said to be transferring to the Kapamilya network. The Cosmo bachelor (who is one of this year's centerfold hunks) has been talking lately about the big shift in his career, and that is moving from GMA-7 to rival ABS-CBN.

Following one meaningful tweet late August, Ian said that he made a few "tactical adjustments" in his career after waiting for so long. Ian Batherson's only notable project in GMA-7 after Starstruck V was the afternoon soap Sisid following a stint in another reality show,  Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown. Ian has been visible though in several TV commercials like Close Up and Charmee with Sarah Geronimo. 

Kapamilya!!!!!
— Ian Batherson(@ItsIanBatherson) August 24, 2012

"Got more things coming up in my career MALAKING changes. Makikita mo ko sa big screen soon. ;) work hard play hard ppl," expressed Ian in one of his tweets early September, implying that a new movie project is coming his way.

Ian Batherson also confirmed that he do have a meeting with ABS-CBN last September 8 and that he had a huge appointment in a TV station. 

Ian Batherson's transfer to ABS-CBN (although there's no official confirmation yet) will be the nth time that  a product of GMA-7's artista search Starstruck decided to switch networks. If the deal pushes through, Ian will be following Johan Santos, his batch mate Piero Vergara, the late Tyron Perez, Paul Salas (Starstruck Kids), Jewel Mische, Megan Young, Cristine Reyes and Paulo Avelino as Starstruck alumni who transferred to ABS-CBN.

We can't blame Ian, if he chose to leave his mother studio for greener pastures. Just look at Megan, Jewel, Cristine and Paulo and how their respective careers flourished with ABS-CBN. With this move, we might see Ian bigger than his batch mates Enzo Pineda, Rocco Nacino, and winners Sarah Lahbati and Steven Silva.

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