Miss International 2014 Results

2014 Miss International Winners

The 54th Edition of the Miss International pageant was held in Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan with 2013 Miss International Bea Rose Santiago crowning Miss International Puerto Rico Valerie Hernandez as the 2014 winner. 

Rest of the winners:

MISS INTERNATIONAL 2014 - Valerie Hernandez (Puerto Rico)

1st Runner Up - Zuleika Suarez (Colombia)

2nd Runner Up - Punika Kulsoontornrut (Thailand)

3rd Runner Up - Victoria Tooby (United Kingdom)

4th Runner Up - Milla Romppanen (Finland)

Top 10

Vianney Vasquez (Mexico)

Deise Benicio (Brazil)

Josefina Jose Herrero (Argentina)

Aileen Bernal (Panama)

Elfin Pertiwi Rappa (Indonesia)

Zuleika Suarez won the Best Dresser and Miss Friendship Award, Jhaltaleka Malhotra of India was Miss Internet, Indonesia's Elfin Pertiwi Rappa was Best in National Costume while France's Aurianne Sinacola got the Perfect Body Award.

Valerie and the rest of the runners-up will stay in Japan until 19th for press conferences and commitments to the Miss International Organization.

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Miss Philippines and Miss Netherlands at Miss International Pageant

Miss International 2013: Den Dekker, Santiago and Radley

Last year, Bea Rose Santiago clinched for the Philippines the 5th Miss International crown, she had Miss Netherlands Nathalie Den Dekker (1st Runner Up) and Miss New Zealand Casey Radley (2nd Runner Up) as her court to whom she spent so much time after winning the competition. Den Dekker eventually spend some time in the Philippines for endorsements and causes especially when she brought donations for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda and had the chance to see the beauty of the country Santiago represented in Japan last year.

Shauny (Netherlands) and Bianca (PH)

This year, Miss Philippines Bianca Guidotti has also been bonding with Miss Netherlands Shauny Bult. If the name sounded familiar, Bult already represented Netherlands to the Miss Earth 2012 pageant which was held in Manila (Versailles Place, Alabang) which was won by Tereza Fajksova. We do see in the pictures how Bianca and Shauny have bonded through the pre-pageant events apart from the competition which would be held on Tuesday, November 11.

In a blog post by Sir Norman Tinio of Norman's Blog , Shauny noted that Mary Ann (Bianca) deserves to win it all and she would be proud of her and she knows that if she does win as well, Bianca will be proud of her as well.

Philippines and Netherlands representatives maintain a strong bond are they?

Watch our very own Bianca and Shauny with the rest of the delegates for the final competition of Miss International 2014, where they will vie to succeed PH's very own and reigning Miss International Bea Rose Santiago.

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Vote for the Philippines, Vote for Bianca Guidotti

Our dearest Miss Philippines International Bianca Guidotti is in thick of things for Miss International 2014. Please do click on this link to vote for her for the Miss Internet Personality Award which will also be awarded at the finals of MI 2014.

Bianca hopes to win back-to-back and succeed reigning Miss International '13 Bea Rose Santiago. 

Please do click on this link: Bianca Guidotti

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Bea Rose Santiago for Almodal Jewelry

 

 Bea Rose Santiago for Almodal Jewelry 

While she may not be as busy as Miss World 2013 Megan Young, Miss Earth 2013 Alyz Henrich and Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Datul, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago has been busy with her advocacies in Masbate and as the new endorser of Almodal Jewelry.

Check out the photos of the beauty queen to be reminded of her beauty and captivating bloom ;)

 

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Miss International 2014: Bea Rose Santiago to crown successor in Japan

 

The 54th Edition of Miss International Beauty Pageant will be held once more in Tokyo, Japan on November 11, 2014 where the reigning queen, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago will crown her successor at the end of the event. Various countries already have their own delegates including the Philippines with Bb. Pilipinas International Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti.

News Bits Online will bring you the coverage to the pre-final activities of Miss International 2014 on October 26. 

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2013 Miss U will take part in Miss Universe Philippines 2014 crowning

Reigning Miss Universe Maria Gabriela Isler is reportedly coming to Manila to join the crowning of the new Miss Universe Philippines at the Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Finals Night on March 30. This was confirmed in a news report by no less than BPCI honcho, Madam Stella Marquez Araneta.

While this means sharing the spotlight with Molly, reigning Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida would love to have Molly with her in the crowning.

2013 Miss International Bea Rose Santiago will crown the BBP-International, 2013 Miss Supranational Mutya Datul will crown the Miss Supranational Philippines and Cindy Miranda, a finalist of Miss Tourism Queen International will crown the BBP-Tourism. 

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Frequently Asked Questions for Bb. Pilipinas 2014

2013 reigning queens: Pia Wurtzbach (1st RU), Joanna Cindy Miranda (BBP-Tourism), Ariella Arida (Miss Universe 3rd RU), Bea Rose Santiago (Miss International 2013) and Mutya Datul (Miss Supranational 2013)

1) When is application period?
BPCI will start accepting applications on Monday, Dec 16, from 10am-5pm. BPCI Office is located at Uniprom, near Red Gate of Araneta Coliseum. We will accept applications from Monday - Friday. Deadline for submission is on January 15, 2014

2) Where do we get the application form?
Forms will be available at the BPCI Office upon application.  Applicants will have to fill up the form at the BPCI office.
3) What should you bring? Please provide original copies + one photocopy

• Proof of citizenship
  • For natural-born citizen, Born in the Philippines - birth certificate and Philippine passport, if applicable.
  • Balikbayan Who Re-Acquired Philippine Citizenship Under R.A. 9225 - Birth Certificate or Report of Birth; and Identification certificate issued by the Bureau of Immigration.
  • Natural-Born Citizen Born Outside the Philippines - Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Consulate in the country of Birth; or NSO certificate stating that birth was reported by the Philippine consulate and recorded in the Philippines.
• Proof of Residency
  • Valid ID showing residency in the Philippines for those who have not resided outside the country.
  • For those who have resided outside the Philippines, valid ID showing Philippine address plus any of the following :
    • Philippine Passport
    • Foreign Passport
    • Certificate from Bureau of Immigration stating date of entry into the Philippines.
  • College or High School Diploma.
  • Medical Certificate for both physical and Mental health and well-being.
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character given by your School, Church or Professional Organization.
  • Two (2) photographs - One close up and one full body shot.
  • Parent's consent if below 18 years old.

4)  What is the age requirement to qualify for the pageant?
Applicant should be from 17 to 26 years of age at the time of the pageant.

5) When is Coronation Night?
Coronation will be on March 30, 2014 at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

For more updates please check: www.bbpilipinas.com 

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Binibini Gold: The Batch that Lived to its Name

 

Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago and Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Datul (Photo: OPMB Worldwide)

This year has been incredible for Binibining Pilipinas, the Gold Batch lead by Ariella Arida, Bea Rose Santiago, Cindy Miranda and Mutya Johanna Datul surely left up to its name making their "mother", Madam Stella Marquez Araneta extremely proud. Ara continued the streak at the Miss Universe, making it a 4 peat, Bea won the 5th Miss International crown for the Philippines, Cindy Miranda's inclusion in the Top 10 of Miss Tourism Queen International is something to be proud of while of course, the first Asian to win Miss Supranational, Mutya made this year a fruitful golden year for BPCI.

Things will surely heat up for Bb. Pilipinas 2014 with all the things that happened this year. Will Pia Wurtzbach file for another try? Will Parul Shah and Hannah Ruth Sison give Binibini another go? Will their be fresh faces to win the crown? Filing of application is set until December 30, get ready for the 51st year of Binibining Pilipinas.

This post is not related to Binibining Pilipinas and its entities.

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The Search for the Next Bb. Pilipinas Queens is on!

 

No crowning yet of Miss International 2013 where PH is bannered by Bea Rose Santiago but here is it, The Search is On for the next Bb. Pilipinas Queens for 2014 for this year, 4 crowns are up for grabs: Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas International, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism and Bb. Pilipinas Supranational.

They will start accepting applications from December 16 to December 30 which is their set deadline for applications.

Reigning queens are Ariella Arida (Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up), Bea Rose Santiago (Bb. Pilipinas International), Joanna Cindy Miranda (Miss Tourism Queen International Semifinalist) and Mutya Johanna Datul (Miss Supranational 2013)

 

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Miss International 2013 Favorites: Bea of PH and Elian of Venezuela

 

On Photo: Our very own Bea Rose Santiago with Miss International Venezuela Elian Herrera. two of the favorites to place or win the forthcoming Miss International 2013 competition in Tokyo, Japan.

 

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Bea Rose Santiago's Road to Miss International 2013

 

The last Binibini Gold winner but definitely not the least and the jewel of Kagandahang Flores will have her send-off today, December 4 which embarks her road to targeting the Miss International 2013 crown.

Photos will be placed as soon as we get a hand on them.

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And then there were 3: Cindy, Ara and Bea

 

Cindy, Ara and Bea: Ready to conquer the global stage (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

The three other Binibini Gold Winners will be taking on their respective contests abroad - Cindy Miranda will be going to Miss Tourism Queen International in China (October 10 Finals), Ara Arida will be going to Miss Universe in Moscow (November 9 Finals) and Bea Rose Santiago will be going to Miss International in Japan (December 17 Finals).

Admittedly, there is a tremendous amount expectations to the three Binibini queens as it was started by Mutya Johanna Datul who won Miss Supranational 2013. However, I would like to keep my expectations in check, cheer for these queens and win or lose, be proud of them representing the Filipinos in the global stage.

Check this blog for send-off pictures and other updates: Beauty Queens Online Blog

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Ara Arida and the Binibini Gold Winners on "The Bottomline with Boy Abunda"

 

 

 

Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ariella Arida lead the winners of Binibini Gold were the interviewees in "The Bottomline with Boy Abunda". Though the format of the show is one-to-one interviews with controversial and highly touted individuals, the show's episode which featured beauty queens was a breath of fresh air from the usual Bottomline episode. The show's host, Boy Abunda was a firm supporter of beauty queens (he was also part of the Binibini Gold judges) was able to bring out the best and make the queens express themselves well.

 

If you haven't watch the episode here is a link from Youtube:

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Check out Miss Philippines-International Bea Rose Santiago

Let us skip first Ariella Arida and put into our eyes Bb. Pilipinas International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago. Here is her interview in Bandila:

 

What do you think about Boy Abunda's interview with the 23 year old lady from Masbate? Does she needs to refine herself even more? ;) All we know is the Kagandahang Flores team would help her a lot and of course BPCI as well with the hopes of capturing the Philippines its 5th Miss International Crown.
 

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Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Winners on The Buzz

Ariella Arida (2013 Miss Universe Philippines), Bea Rose Santiago (Bb. Pilipinas International), Joanna Cindy Miranda (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism), Mutya Johanna Datul (Miss Supranational Philippines) and Pia Wurtzbach (Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner Up) had made themselves busy after winning last Sunday, April 14, 2013.

  (Youtube Video: TheOnesBeautiful)

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News Bits Online Predictions over Results during Bb. Pilipinas 2013

 

As I have posted previously before pageant night, I have made my predictions:

MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES - Charmaine Elima
BB. PILIPINAS INTERNATIONAL - Anna Fernandina Buquid
BB. PILIPINAS TOURISM - Parul Shah
1ST RUNNER-UP - Pia Wurtzbach
2ND RUNNER-UP - Pauline Quintas

SEMIFINALISTS
6. Ria Rabajante
7. Cassandra Naidas
8. Merry Joyce Respicio
9. Mutya Johanna Datul
10. Lourenz Grace Remetillo
11. Imelda Schweighart
12. Bea Rose Santiago
13. Ma. Cristina Ann Pascual
14. Joanna Cindy Miranda
15. Mercegrace Raquel  

ACTUAL WINNERS
Miss Universe Philippines 2013 - Ariella Arida (Candidate#41)
Bb. Pilipinas International - Bea Rose Santiago (Candidate#20)
Bb. Pilipinas Tourism - Joanna Cindy Miranda (Candidate#16)
Bb. Pilipinas Supranational -Mutya Johanna Datul (Candidate#39)
1st Runner Up - Pia Wurtzbach (Candidate#15)

SEMIFINALISTS:
Grace Yann Apuad (Candidate#34)
Imelda Schweighart (Candidate#45)
Charmaine Elima (Candidate#13)
Rhea Nakpil (Candidate#43)
Ellore Noelle Punzalan (Candidate#22)
Camille Carla Nazar (Candidate#12)
Parul Shah (Candidate#33)
Merry Joyce Respicio (Candidate#25)
Maria Angelica De Leon (Candidate#31)
Amanda Noelle Navasero (Candidate#46)


Overall Assessment:
News Bits Online got 8 out of the 15 semifinalists (53.33%) , one of them, Pia Wurtzbach was part of the Top 5, though we predicted the 15 without the Bb. Pilipinas Supranational crown.

[Photo: ph.omg.yahoo.com] 

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Lourenz Remetillo & Bea Santiago: Will their experience give them a headstart to snatch a Bb. Pilipinas crown?

50 beautiful ladies are vying to represent the country at either Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss Tourism Queen International (provided that it is still there) and Miss Supranational 2013. Each of those who made it in the official list of candidates had their own strengths that they have managed to capitalize on before the Finals Night, but not all of them has been given the chance to wear the Philippine sash before entering Binibining Pilipinas like Candidate #20 - Bea Rose Santiago and Candidate # 21 - Lourenz Grace Remetillo.

 

CANDIDATE#20 - Bea Rose Santiago

Bea Rose Santiago is no stranger to beauty contests. She has been crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities in 2011 (competition won by Vickie Rushton) and has represented the country just last year during the Miss Tourism Queen of the Year 2012 where she was a part of the Top 10 (competition won by Asta Jakumaite). Online polls consider her as one of the top bets for this competition and who will not vouch for that? ;)

 

CANDIDATE # 21 - Lourenz Grace Remetillo 

Lourenz Grace Remetillo will definitely ring a bell to those who have been following Philippine pageants over the past 2 years, the lady from Iligan was the first who represented the country to Miss Supranational in 2011 (followed by Bb. Pilipinas 2012 1st Runner Up Elaine Kay Moll) when the franchise was not yet with Madam Stella Marquez Araneta. With 2013 seeming to be Chix's last year to join beauty contests (as she has turned 25), She hopes that she can win the competition and represent the country in a bigger stage.

How far will the former 'Mutya' and 'Supra' beauty go through Bb. Pilipinas 2013? Find out on April 14, 2013 as Bea and Lou along with 48 other candidates vie to succeed Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas-International) and Katrina Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism) as they relinquish their crowns to ladies who will rule the pageant scene for 2013.  

[Photo: Bb. Pilipinas (Official)]

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Miss Tourism Queen of the Year 2012 Results

Asta Jakumaite of Lithuania is Miss Tourism Queen of the Year 2012

Miss Tourism Queen of the Year 2012 Results:
1 Lithuania Asta Jakumaite
2 Korea Kim Young-ma
3 China Liu Yan Jun
4 Denmark Sarah Laerke Pedersen
5 Portugal Nuria Aida Jacinto Cardoso

Top 10
Brazil Stephanie Figueiredo Machado
Czech Republic Barbora Pleskacova
Finland Heidi Anneli Kallio
Georgia Natia Kacharava
Philippines Bea Rose Monterde Santiago

 Asta Jakumaite, Miss International Lithuania 2012 who was unplaced during the Miss International 2012 pageant was crowned as Miss Tourism Queen of the Year in the competition held at China last December 3.

Our Philippine bet, Bea Rose Santiago formerly crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities 2011 was part of Miss Tourism Queen of the Year's Top 10.

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Bea Rose Santiago is PH bet to Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International

Bea Rose Santiago (Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011 Overseas Communities) is Philippines bet to Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International which would be held on Nanjing, China on December 3, 2012.

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