PHOTO: National Costume of Miss Australia in Miss World 2012 Criticized

As the Miss World 2012 pageant begins in Mongolia, controversies will never be far behind. First to hit the headlines is the national costume of Miss Australia.

The Aboriginal culture-inspired bodysuit for Jessica Kahawaty, Australia’s candidate to the Miss World 2012 pageant, has been criticized by fashion experts, according to a report by News.com.au.

Project Runway Australia mentor–Alex Perry–said it looked more circus than serious fashion.

“I never knew Egyptian sea urchins were Australian? The creators of Avatar called, they want their catsuit back,” he said.

Project Runway runner-up and Melbourne bridalwear designer Craig Braybrook described it as “Avatar going to the beach in a red sarong.”

In the defense of designer Julie Sufi, she said the outfit was inspired by Aboriginal art.

“It was a bit hard determining what a national costume is because we don’t have one,” Ms. Sufi said.

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Miss World Philippines 2012 Full List of Winners, Rehman wins Miss World PH

The Miss World Philippines 2012 Grand Coronation Night happened June 24 at the Manila Hotel Tent where Gwendoline Ruais' successor was crowned. The show was hosted by Miss World 1993 2nd Princess Ruffa Gutierrez and Edu Manzano.Twenty five gorgeous ladies vied for the Miss World Philippines crown but it was Queeneerich Rehman who clinched the most coveted title of the night. She will represent the Philippines in the 2012 Miss World Pageant in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China this coming August 18.

Here is the complete list of winners for the Miss World Philippines 2012 Pageant:

Miss World Philippines 2012 - Queeneerich Rehman

1st Princess - Mary Anne Ross Misa

2nd Princess - Vanessa Claudine Amman

3rd Princess - April Love Jordan

4th Princess - Brenna Cassandra Gamboa

 

Special Awards:

Best in Swimsuit - Queeneerich Rehman
Best in Long Gown - April Love Jordan
Smart People's Choice Award - Vania Valiry Vispo
Miss Olay - Vanessa Claudine Amman
Miss Pantene - Queeneerich Rehman
Miss My Phone - Vanessa Claudine Amman

Miss Manila Hotel - April Love Jordan
Miss Oracare - April Love Jordan
Miss Photogenic - Queeneerich Rehman
Miss Talent - Queenierich Rehman and Marie Loraine De Guzman
Miss Friendship - Vanessa Claudine Amman

Best In Fashion Runway - Brenna Cassandra Gamboa
Miss Philippines Prudential - Queeneerich Rehman
Miss World Traveler - Queeneerich Rehman
Miss Laguna World - Vanessa Claudine Amman
Miss Manny O’ Wine - Brenna Cassandra Gamboa

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Miss World Philippines 2012 Official 25 Candidates Revealed!

TV5 and Miss World Philippines present the official 25 candidates who will vie for the title of Miss World Philippines 2012.  This year’s Miss World Philippines pageant sees an exciting mix of candidates from every corner of the archipelago, as each of them embody the beauty and brilliance of the Filipina.

The lucky 25 ladies will undergo rigorous challenges in events that will demonstrate their talent, poise, intelligence and civic mindedness.  Miss World Philippines takes to heart the celebration of beauty with a purpose, underscoring the advocacy of Miss World in championing the cause of marginalized women and children.

This year's candidates are:

1. Kaye Wigand
2. Vanessa Claudine Amman
3. Rosheila Tungol
4. Mariz Ong
5. Carla Terina Lizardo
6. Paula Rich Bartolome
7. Maria Teresita Alaine Baccay
8. Maham Ahmed
9. Rizzini Alexis Gomez
10. Larah Grace Lacap
11. Vania Valeri Vispo
12. Paulina Eliseeff
13. Maryanne Ross Misa
14. Mariver Ocampo
15. Daphne Tanya Molenar
16. Brenna Cassandra Gamboa
17. April Love Jordan
18. Rufaida Babudin
19. Marie Loraine Dione de Guzman
20. Kaye Michelle Agnes
21. Fer Mary Baliquig
22. Queenrich Rehman
23. Lara Lee Sarino
24. Natacha Peugniez
25. Maria Danna Javier

Present during the event is CQGQ, Inc. chairperson and Miss World Philippines franchise owner Cory Quirino, as well as Miss World 2011 First Princess Gwendoline Ramos Ruais and her court.

“We are very excited about this year’s staging of Miss World Philippines,” said Ms. Quirino.  “With the help of TV5, we were able to travel all over the country in search of ladies who can best represent the Philippines and the Miss World cause.  This gives us a better chance in winning the Miss World crown this year, “ she added.

The stage is set for a festive parade of Filipina beauty in the coronation night with the magnificent Manila Hotel as its backdrop.  Former Miss World 2nd Princess and actress Ruffa Gutierrez will return to her pageant roots as she hosts the Grand Coronation Night with Game ‘n Go presenter Edu Manzano.  The main event will be aired live from Manila Hotel Tent on June 24 8:30 PM on TV5.

Arci Munoz Removed from Miss World Philippines 2012 Pageant?

No, she's not!

According to CQ Global Quest Inc. Chairperson Ms. Cory Quirino, the holder of Miss World organization Philippine franchise, Arci Munoz was not rejected from the competition. The decision to back-out came from the camps of the actress who chose to honor her TV5 contract instead of joining the competition.

“Si Arci, pasok na siya, e, sa official 25 candidates. Kaya lang, she cannot fulfill her obligations muna to Miss World Philippines dahil meron siyang active and live contract with TV5. So, until that obligations have been fulfilled, she cannot join Miss World Philippines. You know, she’s not only a talent, she’s a star of TV5." Quirino clarified.

TV5, meanwhile, released this statement:

Ms. Arci Munoz has decided not to join Miss World this year as she opted to fulfill her commitments with TV5, which has been very supportive of her career.”

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