Emin to Perform at Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Coronation Night

Azerbaijani singer-songwriter Emin Agalarov will be performing during the grand coronation night of Bb. Pilipinas 2014 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 30 according to Rappler.

Popstar Emin performed at last year's Miss Universe competition in Russia won by Venezuela's Maria Gabriela Isler. He is well known for his songs Amor and In Another Life, the music video of which stars our very own Ariella Arida along with selected Miss Universe 2013 candidates.

This year's Bb. Pilipinas coronation night will also be graced by reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler of Venezuela, together with the president of Miss Universe Organization Paula Shugart (read more here). 

Here's the said In Another Life music video:

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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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Venezuela Wins Mister International 2013; Philippines' Gil Wagas is 4th Runner Up

Mister International 2013, the 8th edition of the Mister International male pageant was held November 21 at the Skenoo Hall, Gandaria City Mall, Jakarta, Indonesia. Jose Anmer Paredes of Venezuela was hailed as the winner at the end of the event, succeeding Ali Hammoud of Lebanon.

Mr. Venezuela Jose Anmer Paredes bested 37 other gorgeous men from different territories around the world to grab the 8th Mister International title. Meanwhile, Mister International Philippines Gil Wagas entered the semifinals as the fan vote winner, and hence was called last just like Ariella Arida in Miss Universe 2013. He later joined the elite 6 and ended up in 5th place.

Here are the winners of the Mr. International 2013 pageant:

Mister International 2013 - Venezuela, José Anmer Paredes

1st runner up - Indonesia, Albern Sultan

2nd runner up - Brazil, Jhonatan Marko

3rd runner up - Mexico, Hans Briseño

4th runner up - Philippines, Gil Wagas

5th runner up - Czech Republic, Antonín Beránek

Mr. International Top 10	Mr. International Top 16
Slovak Republic, Michal Gajdošech China, Haolong Tan Colombia, Mario Lora Singapore, Edwin Heng	Costa Rica, Israel Moya Turkey, Ufuk Değer Slovenia, Jure Rugani Canada, Kristian Denver Diaz Italy, Marco Della Croce Chile, Pablo Alcayaga
Winners of Special Awards
Best National Costume - Panama, Sergio Isaac Lópes
Mister Congeniality - USA, Jeremy Wyatt Akin Mister Photogenic - Indonesia, Albern Sultan	Fan Vote Winner - Philippines, Gil Wagas Best Body - Venezuela, José Anmer Paredes

This year's edition of Mister International had similarities with the results of Miss Universe 2013 not only with the winner both coming from Venezuela (Maria Gabriela Isler, Miss Universe 2013) but also in the order of announcement of semifinalists. The pageant website also resembles that of Miss Universe. Coincidence?

Congratulations to the winners, especially to Gil Wagas who made history as the very first Philippine representative to enter the final round of competitions (Top 5) of Mister International since its conception in 2006.

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Video: Ariella Arida Interview After Winning Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner Up

Philippine bet Ariella Arida once again made her country proud after being hailed as Miss Universe 2013 3rd unner up, continuing the country's 4th consecutive placement in the top 5 of the said pageant. Gabriela Isler of Venezuela won the crown.

Ariella Arida strutted on stage wearing a red bikini and stole the show with her signature turn before advancing to the top ten. In the evening gown competition, Ariella elegantly paraded a yellow dress that finally earned her a spot in the top five.

For the final question and answer, she was asked by judge Tara Lipinski with the question, “What can be done about the lack of jobs for young people starting their careers around the world?”

Ariella, the only candidate who did not use an interpreter, confidently answered, “For the people who have lack of jobs, I do believe that we people should invest in education and that is my primary advocacy, because we all know that if everyone of us is educated and well aware of what we are doing, we could land into jobs and we could land a good career in the future. Education is the primary source and ticket to a better future.”

Check out OPMB Worldwide's interview on Ariella Arida hours after she clinched the title of Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner Up. Also watch the full video replay of the pageant here.

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Miss Universe 2013 Full Video Replay; ABS-CBN Airs Replay on Sunday's Best

Philippines’ bet Ariella Arida finished 3rd runner up at the recently concluded “Miss Universe 2013” pageant held in Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia that aired live on Velvet and early this morning on ABS-CBN with Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler taking home the coveted diamond nexus crown.

Ariella continues the winning streak of Filipina beauties who made it to the top five of the prestigious pageant ever since Miss Universe 4th runner up Venus Raj started the trend in 2010. She followed the footsteps of Shamcey Supsup who also finished 3rd runner up in 2011.

Read: Miss Universe 2013 is Gabriela Isler of Venezuela; Ariella Arida is 3rd runner up

Janine Tugonon remains to be the Philippine representative who came closest to the crown when she won 1st runner up last year alongside Miriam Quimbao who almost clinched the title in 1999.

ABS-CBN, the home of Miss Universe in the Philippines, aired the pageant live via its cable channel Velvet and through a special telecast on ABS-CBN. Watch the replay tonight on Velvet at 7 PM and ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best at 10:45 PM.

You can also watch the full show in the video embedded below.

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Miss Universe 2013 is Gabriela Isler of Venezuela; Philippines' Ariella Arida is 3rd runner up

The Miss Universe 2013 pageant was held November 9 (November 10 in Manila) at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia and Miss Venezuela Maria Gabriela Isler was crowned as the winner in the 62nd edition of the said pageant. Watch the full video replay here.

Maria Gabriela Isler bested 85 other candidates to grab the Diamond Nexus Lab crown as well as the opportunity to wear the million dollar Yamamay swimsuit for her first photoshoot. Gabriela is the 3rd Miss Universe titlist from her country in the last six years and the seventh in history.

The Philippines' Ariella Arida was hailed 3rd runner up, sealing the country's 4-peat (four consecutive placement) in the Miss Universe top 5 started by Venus Raj in 2010, followed by Shamcey Supsup in 2011 and Janine Tugonon in 2012.

Here is the list of winners in the Miss Universe 2013 pageant:

Miss Universe 2013	-	Venezuela, Maria Gabriela Isler
1st runner up	-	Spain, Patricia Rodriguez
2nd runner up	-	Ecuador, Constanza Baez
3rd runner up	-	Philippines, Ariella Arida
4th runner up	-	Brazil, Jakelyne Oliveira
Top 10		Top 16
Great Britain, Amy Willerton India, Manasi Moghe USA, Erin Brady Ukraine, Olga Storozhenko Dominican Republic, Yaritza Reyes		Costa Rica, Fabiana Granados China, Jin Ye Indonesia, Whulandary Herman Puerto Rico, Monic Pérez Nicaragua, Nastassja Bolívar Switzerland, Dominique Rinderknecht

Congratulations to the winners, especially Ariella Arida who again made the country proud for continuing the Philippines' top 5 placement streak. 

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