Kantar Media (December 19-20) TV Ratings: Miss Universe 2012 Pushes TV Patrol to No. 1 Spot

The recently concluded Miss Universe 2012 Pageant in Las Vegas telecast on ABS-CBN is the second most-watched daytime program nationwide last December 20 according to the TV ratings data provided by Kantar Media/TNS.

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN's flagship newscast TV Patrol captured the number 1 slot on primetime, beating Princess and Iand Ina Kapatid Anak. This is brought about by  first runner-up finish of Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon which made the entire nation tune in to TV Patrol for more updates about the Philippine winning delegate.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on December 19-20, 2012 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households according to Kantar Media/TNS:

December 19, 2012 (Wednesday)
Daytime:

1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 21.5%
2. MasterChef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) – 14.3%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 13.7%
4. Yesterday’s Bride (GMA-7) – 13.1%
5. Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (GMA-7) – 12.4%
6. Magdalena (GMA-7) – 11.8%
7. Detective conan (GMA-7) - 11.1%
8. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 11.0%
9. Secret Love (ABS-CBN) – 10.9%
10. One Piece (GMA-7) - 10.7%

Primetime:

1. Ina Kapatid Anak (ABS-CBN) – 30.0%
2. Princess And I (ABS-CBN) – 29.4%
3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 27.9%
4. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 22.0%
5. A Beautiful Affair (ABS-CBN) – 17.9%
6. 24 Oras/Aso Ni San Roque (GMA-7) – 17.3%
7. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 16.5%
8. Pahiram Ng Sandali (GMA-7) – 14.6%
9. Paroa: Ang Kuwento Ni Mariposa (GMA-7) – 13.4%
10. Kahit Puso'y Masugatan (ABS-CBN) - 11.5%

December 20, 2012 (Thursday)
Daytime:

1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 26.3%
2. Miss Universe 2012 (ABS-CBN) - 22.8%
3. Secret Love (ABS-CBN) – 13.7%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 13.4%
5. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 13.2%
6. Yesterday’s Bride (GMA-7) – 13.0%
7. Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (GMA-7) – 12.8%
8. PHR Paraiso (ABS-CBN) - 11.5%
9. Magdalena (GMA-7) – 11.2%
10. A Gentleman's DIgnity (ABS-CBN) - 11.0%

Primetime:

1. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 32.4%
2. Princess And I/Ina Kapatid Anak (ABS-CBN) – 32.3%
3. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 24.7%
4. A Beautiful Affair (ABS-CBN) – 17.6%
5. Aso Ni San Roque (GMA-7) – 17.3%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 16.6%
7. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 15.8%
8. Pahiram Ng Sandali (GMA-7) – 14.8%
9. Paroa: Ang Kuwento Ni Mariposa (GMA-7) – 14.1%
10. Kahit Puso'y Masugatan (ABS-CBN) - 11.2%

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Pageant Spoof: Miss Universe 2012 Q&A Parody (Viral Video)

Check out the Miss Universe 2012 question and answer portion spoof below. The video is created and uploaded on YouTube by The Fierce Doll, the maker of Maria Venus Raj "major major" spoof and other pageant parody.

The said video had already gone viral, even making it to ABS-CBN's TV Patrol. In the video, the top 5 contestants of Miss Universe 2012 were spoofed in the Q and A portion, including Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon and Miss USA Olivia Culpo.

Watch the Miss Universe 2012 Q&A spoof below:

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Miss Universe Candidates Believe Janine Tugonon is the True Winner

Miss Universe 2012 1st runner-up Janine Tugonon told reporters in a press conference held December 22 for her homecoming that several other candidates believed that she was the true winner of the Miss Universe crown.

According to Janine, many candidates came over her to tell that they believe she won the competition shortly after Miss USA Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe on Thursday (Manila time).

"Nakakatuwa nga, halos lahat sila nag-hug, sabi nila, 'It is you, we know it's you, and you know it's you,'" said Janine Tugonon who arrived from Las Vegas early Saturday morning.

"Hindi ko na alam kung sinu-sino, pero madami," she added.

The outcome of the world's most prestigious beauty pageant was met with several "protests" from Filipinos and even foreign supporters of the Pinay beauty queen who couldn't help but make comparison of Janine and Olivia Culpo's performance in the question and answer portion.

Janine's roommate, Miss Indonesia Maria Selena is one of those who said that Janine deserved the crown.

"Si Indonesia, roommates kami eh, and we became very close, and right after the crowning, umiiyak siya, siya pa 'yung umiyak para sa 'kin. Umiyak siya kasi nakapasok nga ako, nagulat din siya sa results, pero sabi niya okay lang naman daw," JanineTugonon said.

Janine, however said that she's satisfied with her first runner-up finish since not many Philippine Miss Universe representatives reach the top 2. She also said that Miss USA might have won because of her spontaneity, beauty and she's already known to the Miss Universe Organization. 

Janine Tugonon's runner-up feat is the best finish of the Philippines in the pageant since 1999 when Miriam Quiambao won first runner-up in the 48th Miss Universe pageant held in Trinidad and Tobago.

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Janine Tugonon, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla on Showbiz Inside Report (Dec 22)

After her recent enchanting triumph in Las Vegas, Miss Universe 2012 first runner up Janine Tugonon continues to share inspiration to her fellow Filipinos as she shares her empowering life story this Saturday (December 22) in ABS-CBN’s trending showbiz talk show “Showbiz Inside Report.”

Is being a beauty queen her childhood dream? What were the challenges that she had to go through before she made it to Miss Universe 2012? After the pageant, what were the most valuable learnings that she can relay to aspiring beauty queens?

Meanwhile, aside from the special report about Janine, “SIR” will also feature sensational teen stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla and their touching stories about Christmas. Will Kathryn and Daniel celebrate Christmas together? What are their gifts for each other? 

Don’t miss the Christmas episode filled with celebrations of trending showbiz talk show of ABS-CBN, “Showbiz Inside Report,” this Saturday, 2:30pm, after “It’s Showtime.” For more updates, log-on at www.abs-cbn.com, follow @SIRTVOfficial on Twitter, or like the Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.

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Miss Universe 2012 Replay on Studio 23 and ABS-CBN

Philippines’ bet Janine Tugonon was hailed as the second most beautiful woman in the world after ending as the 1st runner up in the “Miss Universe 2012” pageant aired via satellite from Las Vegas,Nevada on ABS-CBN.

Miss USA Olivia Culpo took home the crown and is about to start her reign as the new “Miss Universe” replacing Angola’s Leila Lopes who won the title last year. Irene Esser Quintero of Venezuela ended up 2nd runner up; Renae Ayris of Australia was third runner up; and Gabriela Markus of Brazil was named 4th runner up.

Janine wowed the judges and the crowd in the swimwear competition with her fabulous figure and signature cobra walk that made her advance to the top ten.

Her elegant pose and unique yet graceful hand gesture also stole the show and stunned viewers in the evening gown portion. Watch the video of the Top 5 final question and answer portion here.

In the question and answer portion, Janine was interrupted by the audience’s applause while answering the final question asked by fashion photographer Nigel Barker: “As an international ambassador, do you believe that speaking English should be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe? Why or why not?”

The Filipina beauty confidently answered, “For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It’s being able to influence and inspire other people. As long as your heart wants to serve and you have a strong mind to show to people, then you can be Miss Universe.”

This is the second time the Philippines placed 1st runner-up in the world’s most prestigious pageant after Miriam Quiambao finished 1st runner up and lost the crown to Ms Botswana back in 1999.

To date, the Philippines has only won two Miss Universe titles, the first one in 1969 by Gloria Diaz and the second one in 1973 by Margarita Moran.

Janine is a 23-year old licensed pharmacist and a cum laude graduate of the University of Santo Tomas.

This marks the sixth year since 2007 that the Miss Universe Organization entrusted ABS-CBN as the home of Miss Universe in thePhilippines.

Watch the replay of the “Miss Universe 2012” pageant today (Dec 20) on Studio 23 at 5 pm and the primetime telecast on ABS-CBN Sunday (Dec 23), 11 PM.

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Video: Miss Universe 2012 Q&A Portion

The Miss Universe 2012 Pageant culminated December 19 (December 20, MLA time) in a glittering ceremony held at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and Miss USA was crowned as the new Miss Universe. For the results and complete list of winners, click here.

The Top 16 was chosen from the scores given during the preliminary competition and come coronation night, the fate of these ladies were determined by a panel of telecast judges which includes Nigel Barker, Diego Boneta, Scott Disick, Brad Goreski, Cee Lo Green, Masaharu Morimoto, Ximena Navarrete, Pablo Sandoval, Lisa Vanderpump and Kerri Walsh Jennings.

The semifinalists then competed in the swimsuit round, trimmed to ten before being cut to five after the evening gown round. The Top 5 then moved to the final question and answer round.

Watch the Top 5 final question and answer portion of Miss Universe 2012:

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Janine Tugonon in Miss Universe 2012 Q&A Portion

The Miss Universe 2012 Pageant night was held on December 19 (December 20 in Manila) at the Planet Hollywod Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and the home candidate, Miss USA Olivia Culpo was crowned the 61st Miss Universe (For the complete list of winners and related article, click here).

The Philippines' Janine Tugonon placed 1st runner-up, completing three-peat in the Top 5 of Miss Universe. She's just one question away from grabbing that Diamond Nexus crown and we knew she gave one of the best answers from among the Top 5 finalists. Anyhow, her feat elevated the Philippines to the elite club of top 5 three-peaters in the history of Miss Universe: USA, Venezuela and Puerto Rico.

Janine Tugonon was given a Twitter question from judge Nigel Barker: "As an international ambassador, do you believe that speaking English should be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe? Why or why not?"

She answered: "For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It's being able to influence and inspire other people. As long as your heart wants to serve and you have a strong mind to show people, then you can be Miss Universe."

Watch the video of Janine during the final question and answer portion of Miss Universe 2012 below. To watch the Q&A video of all the Top 5 candidates, click here.

With that alone, she could've won but the stars had already written Miss USA Olivia Culpo's fate. Janine Tugonon still made us Filipinos proud. Next year, hopefully will be the year for the Philippines to get its 3rd Miss Universe crown. It might be 'U' for the Miss Universe crown as we already had completed the quartet of Q-R-S-T placement in the said pageant.

Q - Quiambao, Miriam (1999 1st runner-up)
R - Raj, Maria Venus (2010 4th runner-up)
S - Supsup, Shamcey (2011 3rd runner-up)
T - Tugonon, Janine (2012 1st runner-up)
U - Miss Universe crown

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Miss USA Olivia Culpo Wins Miss Universe 2012, Philippines' Janine Tugonon 1st Runner Up

The 2012 Miss Universe pageant night happened December 19 (December 20, MLA time) at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and Olivia Culpo from USA was crowned Miss Universe. Leila Lopes of Angola crowned her successor at the end of the event.

Olivia Culpo bested 88 gorgeous ladies from different countries and territories around the globe. The Philippines completed the 3-peat in the Miss Universe with Janine's placement in the Top 5 and ending up as first runner up, a higher place finish than her predecessors, Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup.

Here is the list of winners of the Miss Universe 2012 pageant:

Miss Universe 2012: USA, Olivia Culpo

1st runner-up: Philippines, Janine Tugonon

2nd runner-up: Venezuela, Irene Esser

3rd runner-up: Australia, Renae Ayris

4th runner-up:  Brazil, Gabriela Markus

Special Awards:

Miss Photogenic: Kosovo, Diana Avdiu

Miss Congeniality: Guatemala, Laura Godoy

Best in National Costume: China, Ji Dan Xu

Miss Universe 2012 Top 10: Russia, Elizabeth Golovanova France, Marie Payet Hungary, Agnes Konkoly South Africa, Melinda Bam Mexico, Karina González

Miss Universe 2012 Top 16: Turkey, Çağıl Özge Özkul Peru, Nicole Faverón Poland, Marcelina Zawadzka Croatia, Elizabeta Burg Kosovo, Diana Avdiu India, Shilpa Singh

Watch the crowning moment of Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo in the video below:



The year 2012 has been a very good year for the Philippines when it comes to pageants. Our bets in Miss World and Miss International placed in the semifinals. Elaine Kay Moll grabbed a 3rd runner-up finish in Miss Supranational. Stephany Stefanowitz and Andrew Wolff were both 1st runner up in Miss Earth and Mister World, respectively while the country won the title of Miss International Queen 2012 (Kevin Balot) and Manhunt International 2012 (June Macasaet).

This year, three grand slam pageants crowned the queens of the host country. Miss World which crowned Miss China was held in Inner Mongolia, China. Miss International held in Japan crowned Miss Japan while Miss Universe which was held in Las Vegas, USA crowned Miss USA.

Photos courtesy of missuniverse.com and normannorman.com, video by boomfiyahx

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Miss Universe 2012: Shamcey Supsup Goes 'On The Scene,' Interviews Janine

Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner up Shamcey Supsup went back to the Miss Universe pageant, this time as a host of the web show "On the Scene." Shamcey took pageant fans backstage of the National Costume show held on December 14 (December 15, MLA time) at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

Shamcey had the chance to interview the candidates about their national costumes, among them Miss Trinidad & Tobago, Miss New Zealand, Miss Malaysia, Miss Dominican Republic, Miss South Africa and  our very  own Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon who said that her national costume paid tribute to our Muslim brothers and sisters.

Miss Universe 2012 airs live via satellite on ABS-CBN Channel  2 Thursday morning, December 20 at 9:30 am after Kris TV.

Meanwhile, watch Shamcey Supsup as she takes us "On the Scene" at the national costume show:

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Miss Universe 2012 Airs Live Via Satellite on ABS-CBN, Janine Tugonon a Favorite to Win the Crown

The most beautiful woman in the Philippines, Janine Tugonon, vies to become the most beautiful woman in the universe as she competes in the annual “Miss Universe” pageant in Las Vegas, USA airing live via satellite this Thursday (Dec 20), 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.

Update: Miss USA Olivia Culpo Wins Miss Universe 2012, 

Janine Tugonon is 1st Runner up

After Shamcey Supsup’s 3rd runner-up finish last year, the whole country definitely has high hopes that Janine will take home the crown this year.

Pageant fans are raving about Janine online as she rocked the preliminaries and conquered the stage with her signature “cobra walk” wearing her evening gown, swimwear, and national costume. Many believe Janine is a strong competitor and has a very big chance on winning the title.

According to pageant expert Noel Berioso of OPMB Worldwide, an accredited online Philippine pageant site by the Miss Universe Organization to cover the “Miss Universe 2012,” Janine is surely one of the favorites this year after she got handpicked to participate in various pre-pageant activities among 88 other gorgeous women from different parts of the world.

Berioso cited that Janine was chosen to join Ms Cayman Islands in a special photoshoot for hair sponsor CHI; be part of the kids fundraise and the Jubilee theater tour in The Bally’s Las Vegas; and just recently, talk about the “Miss Universe” benefit auction with Miss USA in an interview with Fox television.

International pageant website GlobalBeauties.com also chose Janine as the top pick among Asian candidates this year and is one of their predicted top five countries in the competition.

Since the pageant is delayed this year compared to the previous years, Janine has more time to prepare herself in every aspect making her more fit to compete for the crown.

But amidst speculations, in the end, Janine’s fate still lies in the hands of the judges that includes singer-songwriter CeeLo Green, world series champion and MVP Pablo Sandoval, photographer Nigel Barker, singer-actor Diego Boneta, TV personality Scott Disick, celebrity stylist Brad Goreski, award-winning chef Masaharu Morimoto, Miss Universe 2012 Ximena Navarrete, Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, and TV star Lisa Vanderpump.

Meanwhile, Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner up Shamcey Supsup also took part in this year’s activities as she served as backstage and web host for the pageant.

This marks the sixth year since 2007 that the Miss Universe Organization entrusted ABS-CBN as the home of Miss Universe in the Philippines.

Don’t miss the most beautiful day in the universe happen once more on ABS-CBN this Thursday (Dec 20) in the live via satellite airing of “Miss Universe 2012,” 9:30 AM, after “Kris TV.”

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Janine Tugonon Guests in FOX5 Las Vegas Talk Show, Does a Commercial for Australian Gold

Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon guested on FOX5, a local channel in Las Vegas with Miss USA, Olivia Culpo. The two beauties talked about an art auction, proceeds of which will be used to help children who can't afford attending to their medical needs.

Watch Janine and Olivia in their FOX5 guesting below:

Meanwhile, Janine Tugonon was also picked to do a commercial shoot for Australian Gold, a brand of outdoor sunscreen SPF lotion. The commercial was shot 1960's style and Janine was seen having fun and even dancing in the sun along with other Miss Universe contestants. Janine, who is the front image in the official YouTube video, is the only Asian candidate appearing in the said commercial.

Watch Janine Tugonon in the "Fun in the Sun with Australian Gold" commercial below:

Photo courtesy of Janine Mari Tugonon Facebook, videos courtesy of The Emerald Videos and Miss Universe official
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Janine Tugonon National Costume in Miss Universe 2012 is Tribal-Inspired

The Miss Universe 2012 National Costume show (parade of nations) happened December 14 (December 15, MLA time) at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

The 89 candidates showcased their ethnicity and creativity through the colorful costumes paraded during the event. Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon wore a sparkly silver and maroon tribal inspired national costume, a breath of fresh air from the usual terno our candidates used to wear on the pageant.

Take a look at Janine Tugonon's national costume below. According to reports, it was designed by a Filipino designer unlike previous national costumes of Philippine candidates which were Columbian-made. By the look of the dress, we can only infer that it came from the collection of national artist Pitoy Moreno.

Yesterday, Janine competed during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition and she wowed the crowd with her Cobra Walk (check out the full video here). Her sterling performance in the preliminaries boosted her chances to be called as a semifinalists come coronation night in December 19 (to be aired via satellite December 20 at 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN).

Meanwhile, watch Janine Tugonon as she showcased the tribal dress during the national costume show of Miss Universe 2012.

Photo courtesy of Jory Rivera (OPMB Worldwide), video from The Emerald Videos

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Live Stream: Miss Universe 2012 National Costume Show

The Miss Universe 2012 National Costume presentation (parade of nations) is happening live at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 14, 8:00 PM (December 15 at 12 noon, Manila time).

The 89 candidates of Miss Universe 2012 will be showcasing the best of their countries wearing their national costumes. Although the presentation will have no bearing on the scores, the show will be worth watching as it features ethnicity and creativity of each country.

Watch the livestream (from USTREAM) of the national costume presentation here. It is also being streamed live at MissUniverse.com.

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Video: Miss Guyana Falls on Stage During the Miss Universe 2012 Prelims

Miss Guyana, Ruqayyah Boyer fell on stage during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition held Thursday night (Friday morning in Manila) at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Miss Guyana was confidently walking the runway wearing her sexy blue evening gown when she accidentally slipped through the center aisle, falling on stage ala Miriam Quiambao. Miss Guyana, however, stood up with grace and continue walking as if nothing happened.

Will Miss Guyana Ruqayyah Boyer achieved another Miriam Quiambao feat who after falling at the Miss Universe 1999 preliminaries managed to land a spot at the semifinals and eventually became first runner up? We'll see on the 19th. Meanwhile, below is the video of Miss Guyana's fall.

Photo courtesy of MUO, video courtesy of Nathalia Souza

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Full Video: Janine Tugonon in Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary Competition

Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon was a stand-out during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition which happened December 13 (December 14, MLA time) at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Janine effectively worked the crowd with her signature strut called Cobra Walk which was described by beauty queen Joyce Burton-Titular as a "fast criss-cross walk with a slight shoulder shake and a pivot that will render you hypnotized."

With Janine's sterling performance during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminaries (the swimsuit and evening gown rounds, including the interviews which according to Jonas Gaffud was also nailed by Janine), a Top 5 finish all the way to the crown is not at all impossible.

Watch the full video of Janine Tugonon during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition below and don't forget to vote for Janine. You can check how to vote here or go straight to the Miss Universe website.

Video courtesy of The Emerald Videos, photo from Janine Mari Tugonon Facebook (out of OPMB Worldwide photos)

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Janine Tugonon Stuns in Her Swimsuit for Miss Universe 2012 Prelims

The Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary competition happened December 13 (December 14 MLA time) at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The 89 candidates sashayed with their evening gowns and swimsuits all to capture the judges' eyes.

Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon was glowing even at the start when the candidates got to introduce themselves. She was most applauded in her pink cocktail dress along with Misses Puerto Rico, Mexico and USA.

Janine earlier surprised everyone with her cobra walk wearing a powder blue gown (see photos and video here). She once again captured the world with her radiance wearing a blue Kooey Australia swimsuit.

On December 15 (around 12 noon, Manila time), the candidates will be back on stage to showcase their National Costumes. Meanwhile, here is Janine Tugonon during the preliminary swimsuit competition of Miss Universe 2012.

Photos courtesy of Jory Rivera of OPMB Worldwide and rappler.com

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Janine Tugonon Wears a Powder Blue Gown in Miss Universe 2012 Prelims, Applauded by Crowd

Miss Universe-Philipines Janine Tugonon surprised everyone with her cobra walk wearing a powder blue flowy gown during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition on December 13 (December 14 MLA time). Watch Janine during the preliminary swimsuit competition.

Janine Tugonon, along with Misses Mexico, Karina Gonzalez and USA, Olivia Culpo were the most-applauded during the introduction of candidates, very much like a boxing match.

Here is a peek at Janine Tugonon's evening gown for Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition. According to reports, the gown is another Alfredo Barraza creation, a Columbian designer who used to dress our representatives to the said pageant.

Watch Janine as she walks the runway of the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition.

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Live Stream: Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary Competition

The Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary competition is happening live at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on December 13 7:30 PM (December 14 around 11:30 AM Manila time).

The 89 candidates of Miss Universe 2012 will strut the runway of Planet Hollywood wearing their swimsuits and evening gowns. The preliminary judges will be scoring the contestants and the combined scores from the event and the interviews will be the basis for determining the Miss Universe 2012 Top 16 (one being the winner of online voting) which will be announced in the pageant's coronation night on December 19.

Tomorrow, December 15, around 11:30 AM (Manila time), the 89 contestants will return on stage for the National Costume presentation.

Watch the livestream (from USTREAM) of the preliminary competition here. It is also being streamed live at MissUniverse.com.

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Video: Janine Tugonon on Miss Universe 2012 Interview

Miss Universe Organization has released the interview videos of the Miss Universe 2012 candidates and just like the previous years, the ladies were asked questions on-the-spot and provided candid answers as the video camera is rolling.

This year, the candidates were asked three questions:

1. What are your favorite holiday traditions?
2. What has been your most interesting dating experience?
3. If the world was going to end tomorrow, what is one crazy thing you would do?

Watch the video below and see how our Janine Tugonon answered those questions. Don't forget to vote for Janine to secure her a sure slot in the pageant's semi-finals. Learn how to vote here or you can just go directly to the Miss Universe website.



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How to Vote For Janine Tugonon in Miss Universe 2012

We can help Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon capture the Philippines' third Miss Universe crown by voting for her at the official Miss Universe website. Since the candidate with the highest online votes will secure a slot at the pageant's semi-finals, voting for Janine will help boost her chances at the crown.

Here's how to vote for Janine Tugonon in Miss Universe 2012:

Step 1: Go to Janine Tugonon’s official page at the Miss Universe website.

Step 2: Click on "vote" below her profile.

Step 3: Enter your first name, last name, e-mail address and code. Check the “I am at least 13 years old and accept the vote rules” box.

Step 4: Click "submit." You can vote ten times a day per e-mail address.

It's that simple. The online voting will be held until December 18, a day before the coronation night.

As what Janine said, she will give it her all, but she can’t win the crown on her own. She needed our prayers and support. Let us unite once again and show the world what Filipinos can do.

This year's Miss Universe pageant will happen on December 19 at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be aired live on ABS-CBN on December 20, when the winner of the online polls will be announced.

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