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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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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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 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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Mutya Datul Wins Miss Supranational 2013 (Video)

The Philippines' very own Mutya Johanna Datul was crowned Miss Supranational 2013 in a glittering ceremony held at the Sports Palace, Minsk, Belarus on Friday, September 6 (Saturday morning in Manila).

Mutya Datul bested over 80 contestants of the annual pageant, including fellow Filipinas Suzzette Hernandez (who represented Canada) and Marie Molo Peter (who represented Norway), to become the first Asian to win the Miss Supranational title. Aside from the title and the crown, the 21-year-old Isabela native also brought home US$25,000.

Early in the competition, Mutya Datul won the Miss Supranational Personality award. She will be welcomed as the country's new queen on Monday, September 9.

Here are the winners of Miss Supranational 2013.

Miss Supranational 2013 - Mutya Datul  1st Runner-up - Jacqueline Morales (Mexico) 2nd Runner-up - Leyla Kose (Turkey) 3rd Runner-up - Cok Istri Krisnanda (Indonesia) 4th Runner-up - Esonica Veira (US Virgin Islands)	CONTINENTAL QUEENS  Asia and Oceania - Esma Voloder, Australia Europe - Veronika Chachina, Belarus Americas - Raquel Benetti, Brazil Africa - HIllary Ondo, Brazil
SPECIAL AWARDS Miss National Dress - Nicaragua Miss Talent - Malaysia Miss Friendship - Macau Miss Personality - Philippines Miss Elegance - Sweden Miss Top Model - Moldova Miss Photogenic - Puerto Rico Miss Internet Popularity - Myanmar	TOP 20 1. Venezuela 2. Puerto Rico 3. Australia 4. Poland 5. Gabon 6. Canada 7. Thailand 8. Indonesia 9. US Virgin Islands 10. Luxembourg	11. India 12. Mexico 13. Myanmar 14. Belarus 15. Philippines 16. Russia 17. Latvia 18. Brazil 19. Turkey 20. Ukraine

Watch Mutya Datul's crowning as Miss Supranational 2013 in the video below:


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Mutya Datul Wins Miss Supranational 2013 Personality Award

Philippine bet Mutya Johanna Datul won Miss Supranational Personality at the sidelines of a pre-pageant event of the Miss Supranational 2013 pageant held at the National Beauty School in Minsk, Belarus.

According to reports, Mutya Datul shined in the event where all the candidates paraded in swimsuits and cocktail dresses. Mutya's jovial personality and undeniable charm captivated the judges which voted for her to win the Miss Personality sash.

"Miss Philippines charm, smile and charisma were hard to match in tonight's competition. She truly owned the stage and conquered the judges and the audience in Belarus," popular pageant website Global Beauties described Mutya during the said presentation.

Aside from Mutya Datul, three other ladies won special awards that night. Miss Supranational Elegance award went to Sally Lindrgen of Sweden while Miss Supranational Top Model sash fitted very much on Valeria Donu of Moldova. Meanwhile, photographers gave Desirée Del Rio of Puerto Rico the Miss Photogenic award.

Mutya's roommate, Nancy Markus of Malaysia also won a special award being hailed as Miss Supranational Talent, with Miss Cameroon and Miss US Virgin Islands completing the top 3 in the talent competition.

The special award will surely boost Mutya Datul's spirit in the pageant which will culminate on September 6 at the Sport's Palace in Belarus. Ekaterina Buraya, the reigning Miss Supranational from Belarus will crown her successor at the end of the event. 

Let's hope it's our very own Mutya Datul.

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Is Ariella Arida Ready to Bring Home the Miss Universe Crown?

Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2013 Ariella Arida is set take a different kind of ‘question and answer portion’ this Saturday (May 11) in “The Bottomline With Boy Abunda” as she shares her game plan for the upcoming Miss Universe 2013. 

What did Ariella do to change her parents’ minds about joining beauty contests? How did Bb. Pilipinas change her life so far? With only a few months before the prestigious competition, is Ariella now ready to do everything to bring the Miss Universe crown back in the Philippines? 

Also with Ariella in “Bottomline” this Saturday are Bb. Pilipinas International Bea Rose Santiago, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Joanna Cindy Miranda, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational Mutya Johanna Datul, and Bb. Pilipinas 1st runner up Pia Wurtzbach. 

Don’t miss the 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Celebrity Talk Program “The Bottomline With Boy Abunda” this Saturday, 11:30 pm, after “Banana Split.”

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Daniel Padilla, Kim Chiu and KC Concepcion Celebrate Birthday on 'ASAP 18' this April 21

Prepare for the wildest at fiercest string of celebrations this Sunday (April 21) as “ASAP 18” throws a back-to-back-to-back birthday bash for three of today’s biggest stars—KC Concepcion, Kim Chiu, and Daniel Padilla (click the links to watch their birthday prod numbers).

Aside from KC, Kim, and Daniel’s celebrations, world-class beauty and talent are set to reign on the “ASAP 18” centerstage with the ultimate rock concert experience prepared by Journey frontman and Pinoy Pride Arnel Pineda; the astonishing performances of “Pilipinas Got Talent 4” finalists Eumee Lyn Capile and The Miss Tres; and the must-watch dazzling production number of Bb. Pilipinas winners Pia Wurtzbach, Mutya Datul, Joanna Miranda, Bea Rose Santiago, and the Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2013 Ariella Arida.

Get ready for the cutest ASAP boy group ever as the Kanto Boys Jr. Bugoy Cariño, Izzy Canillo, Joshen Bernardo, and Zaijian Jaranilla treat TV viewers with another adorable surprise.

Meanwhile, watch out for Maja Salvador and Shaina Magdayao’s explosive Latin dance in the ‘supah hot clash dance’ ‘MASH;’ followed by the mind-blowing Supahdance showcase of Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Erich Gonzales, Rayver Cruz, Empress, Iya Villania, and Iza Calzado.

Witness Filipino talent at its finest with the hair-raising musical performances from Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Nikki Gil, Jovit Baldivino, Marcelito Pomoy, ASAP Sessionistas, and Piolo Pascual.

Don’t miss the non-stop celebrations in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visithttp://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 #ASAPRawr.

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