New Crown for Miss Universe revealed by DIC

The new Miss Universe crown was revealed in a press conference by DIC recently and admittedly, a lot were not sold on how the crown would looked like. But for some, what is important is the crown will land in their country's bet, like for netizens hopefully it's for the Philippines.

The crown was made by Diamond International Corporation holding its office in Czech Republic. Some facts:

• Total Weight – 411 grams
• Estimated Value – $300,000
• 33 Natural, translucent and colorless Bohemian crystals, cut, polished and metalized on the rearside to enhance light reflection.
• 5 large light blue topaz stones, symbolizing strength and loyalty, weighing 18.6 karats
• 198 dark blue sapphire stones, symbolizing faith and wisdom weighing total of 29.7 karats
• Encrusted with 311 small polished diamonds, weighing total of 10.37 karats
• Base consists of 18-karat white gold strip that is 2cm tall, 0.5 thick weighing 220 grams
• Case made from the highest quality Italian leather.

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Miss Universe 2013 1st Runner Up Patricia Rodriguez speaks out on being a lesbian

Miss Universe 2013 1st Runner Up and Miss Universe Spain Patricia Yurena Rodriguez has come out in the open that she is a lesbian days before crowning her successor at the national level this year. In La Prensa, the detail of the coming out of Rodriguez was mentioned along with her lover, Vanessa Klein (Vanessa Cortes), Rodriguez may have a sigh of relief right now that the world knows.

The Miss Universe Organization may be glad to go with Gabriela Isler last year but this may have been some kind of publicity if Rodriguez was Miss Universe for Donald Trump.

For your blogger, there's nothing wrong with Rodriguez being a lesbian and for Ara Arida's Mi Amor, it does not change the fact that what you do as an individual is important rather than your sexual orientation.

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Miss Universe 2015 in Manila, PH?

Reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler 

There is no definite date and place yet for Miss Universe 2014 but as early, there are reports that Manila is reportedly eyed to host Miss Universe 2015. 

If this happens, this would be the third time that the country will be hosting the pageant. 

Last July 21, 1974, Miss Universe was held at the Folk Arts Theater with Amparo Munoz of Spain succeeding Margarita Moran. Guadalupe Sanchez, then Philippine representative was part of the Top 12 finalists.

In 1994, Sushmita Sen of India won the Miss Universe crown when it was held here at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila. Charlene Gonzales made it to the Top 6.

While 2015 may have Manila as its host, the 2014 edition does not have a definite venue yet where 26 year old Mary Jean Lastimosa of Cotabato will represent the country for the right to succeed Gabriela Isler and become Miss Universe 2014 

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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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Meet Miss Universe 2013: Maria Gabriela Isler

 

A new Miss Universe has been named. 

Venezuela's Gabriela Isler bested out 85 other ladies and was hailed as Miss Universe 2013 last November 9, 2013 from the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia. She is the 7th Venezuelan to get the crown for her country in Miss Universe History.

She would be having a year of a lifetime and will be based in the Trump Towers with Miss USA Erin Brady in New York.

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