Miss
Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa began her official quest for the country’s
third Miss Universe crown the moment she left for Miami, Florida last Saturday
night, to compete in the most prestigious beauty contest which will be held at
the US Century Bank Arena at Florida International University in Doral, Miami,
Florida on January 25 (Monday morning of January 26).
To
say that she is keeping her sanity intact and trying to calm her frazzled
nerves would be an understatement. She has a tough job ahead; to maintain the
Philippines impressive Top Five finish for the fifth consecutive year and tie
with Finland for the feat.
Anything less would not suffice for the Philippines that
has been used to seeing Miss Philippines advance to the final round since 2010.
You can just imagine the pressure on MJ’s shoulders.
It’s
been 42 years since the Philippines captured its second crown in the Miss Universe
beauty contest held in Athens, Greece. Margie Moran won the second title for
the country, the first being Gloria Diaz in 1969.
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| 1969 Miss U: Gloria Diaz |
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| 1973 Miss U: Margie Moran |
After
Miriam Quiambao almost clinched the country’s third Miss Universe crown with
her 1st RU finish in 1999, the Philippines entered a decade- long
drought that ended in 2010 with Venus Raj’s 4th RU finish. It was
followed by Shamcey Supsup, 3rd RU, 2011; Janine Tugonon, 1st
RU, 2012; and Ariella Arida, 3rd RU, 2013.
Will
MJ emerge victorious this January 26 or will the crown remain elusive to our
Pinay beauties? Let’s follow her journey right here
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