Bohol Hosts Miss Universe 2014 Batch Reunion

It was the most beautiful day of the year in Panglao when around 20 of the 2014 Miss Universe candidates came for their batch reunion. 

 

 L-R: Miss Norway 2014, Miss Philippines 2014 & Miss USA 2014

Photo Credits: TJ Medrana Photography

Among the girls who came for the reunion were Philippines, USA, Ukraine, Netherlands, Switzerland, Ghana, Panama, Belgium, Indonesia, Kenya, South Africa, Austria, Norway, Mexico, Sta.Lucia, Ecuador, Singapore, Great Britain and Dominican Republic 

Three of the Top Five finalists Ukraine, Netherlands & USA joined the reunion

Miss Universe- Philippines 2014 Mary Jean “MJ” Lastimosa played host to the girls during their brief yet fun & memorable stay in Bohol. Before departing from Bohol, the girls were treated to a mid- day cocktails & refreshments at Alona Tropical Beach Resort care of Mayor Nila Montero & Councilor Aya Montero.

Here are some of the beauties while enjoying the sand, sea and sun of Alona Tropical Beach Resort.  

Alona Tropical Beach Resort’s Deo Guden, Rico Guigue & Kris Acero join the

Miss U 2014 beauties from Norway, USA, St Lucia, Panama & Belgium

Alona Tropical Beach Resort gives a warm welcome for the girls

The Miss Universe girls sizzle in the sand, sea & sun of 

Alona Tropical Beach Resort 

Noel Barrameda leads Amorita Resort staff in welcoming the girls

Hon. Aya Montero poses with Sta. Lucia, Panama, Philippines & Indonesia

after briefing them on the tourism potentials of Panglao Island & Bohol

According to Geah Marie Dollisen, Panglao Tourism Office, who helped with the preparations, the ladies confided to her that for most of them, this was their first time to visit the Philippines especially Bohol. Miss South Africa told her that she was familiar with Bohol already and thanks to their annual reunion, she was able to visit her dream place. 

 Miss Mexico joins Geah Marie Dollisen for a selfie

 

The girls couldn’t resist a photo at the picturesque Chocolate Hils

Gov. Chatto, Provl Administrator Ae Damalerio, Rommel Gonzales, Peter Dejaresco

& DreamCat owner welcome the girls during their cruise

 Miss Belgium, Miss Mexico & Miss Dominican Republic relax onboard  DreamCat

Aside from the white sandy beaches of Panglao, the girls also visited the Chocolate Hils in Carmen and went for a lovely cruise along the picturesque waters of Loboc River. The girls are already planning to bring their families and friends to visit Bohol.

After the girls bid adieu to Bohol and to their newfound friends, Your Roving Eye realized that pageants are not really the cutthroat competitions that they are pictured to be. The Miss Universe 2014 girls have bonded well and have been holding batch reunions since 2015. The Philippine reunion is their fourth. 

Miss Universe in White

Guess Who Will Perform in Miss Universe 2014?

So talks of the Iglesias brothers performing during the Miss Universe Pageant are just plain talk after all. 

Multi-talented, platinum-selling solo artist, Nick Jonas who is also the boyfriend of Olivia Culpo, Miss Universe 2012 will take the Miss Universe stage during the evening gown competition. 

The multi-talented artist will sing a three-song medley from his self-titled album that includes his first smash single and radio hit, “Jealous,” in addition to “Chains” and “Teacher.”

Nick Jonas & Olivia Culpo

Joining Jonas in the musical lineup and performing during the Miss Universe swimsuit competition is twenty-time Latin Billboard Award winner, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Prince Royce. 

Latin music’s most successful young breakout superstar Prince Royce is set to perform his new English-language single entitled “Stuck on a Feeling” as well as Spanish-language hit song “Darte un Beso.”

Royce is releasing his first English-language album on RCA Records this year. Jonas and Royce are the first of the musical acts to be announced for the three-hour telecast. Fans should stay tuned for more exciting performers.'s 

Here is Prince Royce in action with his Darte un Beso hit video

Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, announced today the performers and hosts for “The 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant,” The Miss Universe contestants will be hosted in Doral-Miami, Fla., and the pageant will air live from the Florida International University Arena. The pageant will also simulcast in Spanish on Telemundo.

Behind-the-scenes commentator Jeannie Mai returns once again to take viewers backstage to engage with contestants and talent throughout the telecast. Mai is best known as host of Style network’s two-time Emmy Award-nominated makeover series “How Do I Look?” and one of the five dynamic hosts of the nationally syndicated daytime talk show “The Real.”

As previously announced, “TODAY’s” Natalie Morales and MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts will host the pageant. Miss Universe 2013 3^rd Runner Up Ara Arida is this year’s Miss Universe On the Scene Website Presenter for online viewers

Ariella Arida: Miss U Presenter

 “The 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant” will feature 88 contestants from across the globe. They will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Gabriela Isler, Miss Universe 2013, will crown her successor at the conclusion of the three-hour telecast.

The Miss Universe beauty pageant is distributed to approximately 190 countries and territories and airs Sunday, Jan. 25 (8-11 p.m. ET) on NBC. Philippine time is 10 am, January 26, Monday, ABS CBN Channel 2

Ara Arida is Miss Universe 2014 Website Correspondent

The Philippines is indeed one of the favorite countries of the Miss Universe Organization. The obvious favoritism can be confirmed with the appointment of Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner-up Ara Arida as Miss Universe 2014 Website Correspondent

 

2013 Bb Pilipinas- Universe: Ara Arida

This is the third straight year that a Miss Philippines Universe will be assuming the online hosting chores for the pageant. It was Shamcey Supsup who got the job in 2012 followed by Janine Tugonon who flew to Moscow, Russia in 2013. This year, Miss Arida gets the ‘On the Scene’ online hosting job for the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant.

Ariella will be jetting off to Miami, Florida, USA middle of January so expect her web videos to appear a few days before and during the pageant. 

Way to go Ara!

Miss Universe 2014 on January 25 2015!

The 63rd Annual Miss Universe(R) Pageant to Be Held Jan. 25 in Miami-Doral, Florida on NBC.

Gabriela Isler from Venezuela will crown her successor at the conclusion of the live telecast.

Three-Hour Telecast to Air Live With Spanish Simulcast on Telemundo

NEW YORK - Oct. 2, 2014 - NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, announced today that the 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE Pageant will take place in Miami-Doral, Florida and air live from Florida International University on NBC, Sunday, January 25, 2015 (8-11 p.m. ET) and simulcast in Spanish on Telemundo.

Since 1960, the Miss Universe Organization and Miami have had a longstanding relationship, with the MISS UNIVERSE Pageant being held in the Greater Miami area 15 times, more than any other host city in the world. The MISS UNIVERSE beauty pageant is distributed to approximately 190 countries and territories.

Contestants from around the world will be judged in three categories:

-Swimsuit,

-Evening gown and

-Interview competition,

as they vie to become the next Miss Universe. Gabriela Isler from Venezuela will crown her successor at the conclusion of the live telecast.

"The City of Doral is experiencing a record amount of economic growth and has gained attention from Fortune 100 companies in the short time since its incorporation in 2003," says Trump:

"In its 11 years of being an established city, Doral has become internationally recognized for its outstanding commercial and industrial accomplishments," adds Trump. "Doral is a symbol of success and holding the Miss Universe Pageant here will amplify its reputation as a world showcase city."

In it's short existence, Doral has become a mecca for business development and expansion. In just five years after its inception, Doral was named one of the "100 Best Cities to Live and Launch a Business" by CNNMoney.com, coming in at No. 2 in the State of Florida. Doral has a cosmopolitan, eclectic ambiance that entices shoppers, businesses and industries from around the world.

The Crowning Ceremony will be broadcast from the FIU Arena on the campus of Florida International University.

Sad News on Miss Universe 2014

Here now are some good news and bad news about Miss Universe 2014

Bad news first:

And for the first time in its 62 year history, there will be no Miss Universe for 2014! What a bummer for Miss Universe fanatics not only in the Philippines but around the world as well. The long uninterrupted tradition of celebrating international beauty & friendship comes to a halt (albeit this year only)

Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler of Venezuela

2013 Miss Universe Top Five including our very own Ara Arida

The reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler will now enter history books as the only Miss Universe who reigned for two years although not really for 24 months. A bit on that later

 

Miss Universe in her $1 Million Yamamay Swimsuit

A lot of speculations have come out and the blame has been on the recent news that most of Trump’s Casinos in New Jersey have filed for bankruptcy. As we all know, The Donald Trump is also the owner of Miss Universe Organization which owns Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA

So what’s the good news?

Miss Universe 2015 will be held in Doral, Miami- Dade County, Florida, USA on January 18! Will  the winner be known as Miss Universe 2014 or 2015? If she will be Miss Universe 2014, that would have to be the shortest reign ever for it would follow that there would a Miss Universe 2015 later next year.

On the other hand, will this mean that our country's bet Mary Jean Lastimosa can’t compete since she will be 27 this November?

According to Miss Universe FAQ

“Miss Universe and Miss USA contestants must be at least 18 years of age and under 27 years of age by February 1st in the year they hope to compete in the Miss Universe" 

The cut- off age in Miss Universe is 26 years old. I believe that she will be allowed to compete for it wasn’t her fault that the pageant has been moved

Let’s wait for the next update with bated breath!