Showing posts with label Bali. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bali. Show all posts

Sunday, September 29, 2013

At Last! Our First Filipina Miss World!

FIRST FILIPINA MISS WORLD

Last night in Bali, Indonesia, Megan  Young made history and entered pageant record books when she became the first Filipina to be crowned Miss World.

At the same time, her victory has given the Philippines the distinction of being the only country in the world to have won all the six major international beauty titles also known as the Grand Slam Pageants

She bested a record field of 127 candidates when she finally ensnared the blue tiara that had eluded the Filipina beauty for more than five decades

It was a well- deserved victory for Megan whose spectacular performance, outstanding beauty & charm, sterling personality and versatility were very consistent and solid.

All eyes were on her the moment she was crowned Miss World Philippines late August  up to the time when she first set foot in Bali, Indonesia 



 Megan  Young reacts after being named Miss World 2013



THE GIRL TO BEAT

Even before the pageant started, she was already predicted by pageant experts and websites as the Girl to Beat

She maintained her frontrunner status along with Miss Brazil from Day 1 up to the Crowning Moment



Megan  Young with her runners up
STRONG PERFORMANCE

Megan was # 1 in both the Preliminary and Semifinal rounds enroute to her Miss World victory Young's win was boosted by her strong performance during the various pre-pageant challenges that included winning the Top Model competition, the Beach Fashion tilt where she ranked fifth; and the Multimedia Contest, where she placed fourth.

SOLO NUMBER IN DANCES OF THE WORLD 




She was also one of the few candidates who had a solo spot in performing a dance from their respective countries during the Dances of the World segment.

Young showcased the Maranao dance Singkil. 


     Megan  Young with her solo Singkil dance
Dances of the World Highlights
MEGAN'S WINNING ANSWER
Here is Megan Young’s winning answer to the question “Why do you want to become Miss World?” during the final round. 
I treasure a core value of humanity and that guides people why they act the way they do. I will use this to show other people how they can understand each other…  as one, we can help society. 
During the penultimate round, Megan showed a hint of vulnerability when she became emotional at the mere mention of her parents. Tears threatened to fall when she uttered a poignant “ I miss them so much”
That particular moment where she showed her real self plus her charm & refined manners and very photogenic and telegenic features helped seal her Miss World victory
The 23 year old actress’ life will surely change forever and the title will definitely open a lot of doors for her
I can already imagine the warm welcome being prepared for Megan when she makes her triumphant homecoming soon
 Megan  & Family: Sister Lauren, Brother Victor & Mom Vicky
Seen at right: Miss World owner Julia Morley
Photo Credit: normannorman.com
A well- deserved victory indeed!
Long May You Reign Megan!
For our 2013 Miss World Coverage, please click the following link: 

Megan Young's Miss World Journey
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Meet the Ten Finalists for Miss World 2013 Top Model Award

The 2013 Miss World Coronation Night is taking place this Saturday, September 28 at the beautiful island resort of Bali, Indonesia

Last evening, the Top Model contest was held with the fashion show that included designs from the elite designers of Indonesia.

All the 127 contestants took part in the fashion show   

At the end of the event, the 10 finalists for Miss World Top Model were announced.

Here are the Top Ten:

Ukraine, Anna Zaiachkivska
South Sudan, Modong Manuela Mogga
Brazil, Sancler Frantz
 Cameroon, Denise Valerie Ayena
Cyprus, Kristy Marie Agapioy
England, Kirsty Heslewood 
France, Marine Lorphelin
Italy, Sarah Baderna
Philippines, Megan Young
United States, Olivia Jordan
 
Who will be the Top Model? 

Find out over Star World Channel 18 @ BCCTV

Megan Young's Chances Are Getting Stronger


Here now are more of the photos from yesterday’s Top Model Event of Miss World 2013 being held in Bali, Indonesia

Megan Young who is currently leading 129 other ladies for the blue tiara has been consistently a favorite not only in Indonesia but all over the world as well.

She is the only Asian to make the Top Ten in yesterday's competition where each of the 130 girls were given approximately 25 seconds to make a positive impact to the Board of Judges as well as the jampacked crowd that flocked to the resort island of Bali

Here she is

Even former Mr. World  Kamal Ibrahim of Ireland is enamored with Megan Young 
 
Miss World Top Model Finalists: Megan is first from left 
MISS WORLD FINAL TWO? Megan with Miss Brazil
 
Check out our Miss World Coverage

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Megan Young is Miss World Top Model Finalist


TOP MODEL EVENT


The Top Model Event of the 2013 Miss World  Pageant being held in Bali, Indonesia has just been concluded

The good news is that our very own Megan Young was selected as one of the Top Ten Finalists for the special award


The award winner will be known during the Miss World Coronation Night this Saturday, Sept 28

130 CANDIDATES

In the Top Model Event, the 130 candidates wore creations from 48 of Indonesia’s top designers.


Megan Young during the Top Model Event
Megan steps on centerstage after being called as Top Ten Finalist  

According to the grapevine in Bali, Megan was single- handedly picked by a member of Indonesian royalty, Princess Ayu Mirah Suardhana who happens to be a designer for the country’s elite to wear her creation and even let Miss Philippines wear her very expensive jewelry to accessorize the gown 
with Princess Ayu Mirah Suardhana during fittings
ONLY ASIAN IN TOP TEN

The Top Model Winner & the nine other finalists will earn points from the said preliminary event that will determine who makes it to the semifinals and eventually the final round of Miss World 2013

The nine others who made it are Ukraine, South Sudan, Brazil, France, Cameroon, Cyprus, England, Italy and the United States.


TOP TEN: Megan is 2nd from right 

Of the ten finalists, five are from Europe, two from the Americas, two from Africa and Megan is the only one from Asia  
Megan with her roomate Michiko of Japan 

Here's the link to her Miss World Top Model Performance Video

Megan Young in Miss World Top Model Video

Congratulations and well done Megan!


Please visit our   2013 Miss World Coverage


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