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Miss Philippines is first runner-up in Miss Universe tilt
MANILA, Philippines – Crowd favorite Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon settled for first runner-up as Miss USA Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 in the tense-filled beauty pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Manila).
Filipinos rejoiced as the country made history with triple back-to-back honors for the country in the Miss Universe contest. In 2010, Ma. Venus Raj won fourth runner-up honors, followed by Shamcey Supsup’s third runner-up honors last year.
Tugonon, 23, of Balanga, Bataan, impressed the judges with her answer to a tweeter question during the final interview read by famed photographer Nigel Barker. “As an international ambassador, do you believe that speaking English is a prerequisite to being Miss Universe? Why or why not?”
“For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing a specific language. She should be able to influence and inspire other people. Whatever language you have, as long as your heart wants to serve the people, and you have a strong mind, then you can be Miss Universe,” answered Tugonon, as the crowd, composed of many Filipinos, cheered her answer.
Despite the inspiring answer, the judges gave the crown to Culpo, 20, of Rhode Island. She is into cello, movies, museums, concerts, and making people laugh. Culpo added that she hopes to land a career in either film or television.
“The perfect way to end the year.”
This was how Vice President Jejomar C. Binay described the 1st runner-up finish of Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Janine Tugonon in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant.
“Ms. Janine Tugonon, by winning 1st runner up in the Miss Universe pageant, held up the country’s banner and showed the world, once again, the grace, sophistication, and beauty that Filipinas possess,” Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a statement yesterday
After the pageant, Tugonon thank her supporters through her Tweeter account. “Maraming-maraming salamat po sa mga nanood kanina. Iba talaga ang Pinoy. Grabe! Mahal ko kayo.”
Culpo’s question was read by Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarette. “What is something you have done that you would never do again?”
She said, “Every experience, no matter what it is, good or bad, you will learn from it. But something I would never do again would be picking up with my siblings. But I don’t regret it.”
Other winners were Miss Venezuela Irene Esser, second runner-up; Miss Australia, Renee Ayris, third runner-up. and Miss Brazil, Gabriela Markus, fourth runner up. Other candidates who made the Top 16 semifinals were representatives from Turkey, France, Peru, Russia, Mexico, Poland, Hungary, South Africa, Croatia, Kosovo, and India.
Many Filipinos, glued to the live telecast of the much-awaited beauty contest, were both excited and disappointed. They felt a similar tension-filled scenario when Miss Philippines Miriam Quiambao was up against Miss Botswana Mpule Kwelagobe, who eventually became Miss Universe, in the pageant held in Trinidad and Tobago in 1999.
It was a long journey for Tugonon in the Miss Universe beauty contest. In 2011, Tugonon joined the Bb. Pilipinas beauty contest, won by Supsup. Then early this year, she made a last minute-decision to join the Bb. Pilipinas beauty contest and in April, she earned the right to represent the Philippines in the 61st Miss Universe beauty contest.
Tugonon, a cum laude Pharmacy graduate at the University of Sto. Tomas in Manila, endured seven months of preparations after the schedule of the beauty pageant was moved during the holidays. Prior to her stint in Bb Pilipinas, Tugonon was UST’s 2009 Miss Pharmacy and 2010 Miss Thomasian Personality, or popularly known as Miss UST. She is also a former ballerina.
From current events to her signature “cobra walk,” Tugonon earned confidence on her journey to the Miss Universe contest, already won twice by Philippines – Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margie Moran in 1973.
“Ang masasabi ko, siguro ang nagbago sa akin, mula ng nag-train ako, is ‘yung nagkaroon na ako ng confidence. ‘Yun ang malaking pinag-bago sa akin,” Tugonon said.
She also believes that it is high time for the Philippines to win its third crown in the Miss Universe pageant, saying that Filipinos are strong and determined. “Filipinos should be recognized for their determination and strength. The Filipino women are strong and determined and they deserve to be Miss Universe.”
Despite winning the Miss Universe pageant last night, Tugonon’s friends and supporters believe that she is both sad and happy for her triumph, noting that her boyfriend is in the country.
Days before she left for the Miss Universe contest, Tugonon said she will miss her boyfriend Jaypee Santos. “Hindi na-approve ang visa n’ya, it was denied. Sayang. Ma-mi miss ko s’ya.” Her family and friends went to the US to cheer for Tugonon, except her boyfriend.
Tugonon has only sweet words for her boyfriend of eight months, who is waiting for him in the Philippines, as he celebrated their “month-sary” as sweethearts alone yesterday. “I love you! Don’t worry. I’ll come back!”
Santos, in an interview over ABS-CBN, said: “Pati sa sagot nya sobrang ganda, Pero syempre respetuhin na lang natin yung mga binigay ng judges. Dapat maging masaya na lang tayo at huwag ng bigyan ng kulay pa yung kung ano pang nangyari doon. Maging masaya na lang tayo.”
Tugonon said that she and her boyfriend met at a pharmaceutical company where they worked. She also said that her boyfriend helped her prepare for the Miss Universe pageant through daily exercises.
Her mentor, Jonas Antonio Gaffud, expressed his frustration on the results of the competition through tweets. “I’m sorry! So devastated! We worked hard for this! But as my prayer goes: I will be grateful to God no matter what. I just wanted that crown so badly for my country : (“
In the video interview for the Top 10 finalists, Tugonon said that Filipinos love Miss Universe. “I think the crown will be the best Christmas gift for the Filipinos this coming Dec. 25.”
Tugonon passed the 2010 Pharmacy Board Exam with a score of 82.05 percent. In high school, she was awarded Best in English. (With reports from Madel S. Namit and JC Bello Ruiz)
www.tempo.com.ph/2012/12/miss-philippines-is-first-runner-up-in-miss-universe-tilt/#.UNLpybYmYXU
Philippine bet is Miss Universe first runner-up
MANILA, Philippines – Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon won the first runner-up in the Miss Universe beauty pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada Thursday.
Miss U.S.A. won the crown after making it into the final five with Venezuela, Australia, Philippines and Brazil.
During the question and answer portion, Tugonon was asked “Do you believe that speaking English should be prerequisite for Miss Universe 2012?”
Tugonon answered: “For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It’s about being able to influence and inspire other people.”
“If you have a heart to serve and a strong mind to show people then you can be Miss Universe,” Tugonon said.
The final five was chosen after the evening gown portion.
Tugonon is the latest of a long line of candidates that have made the final five in the pageant. Venus Raj, Shamcey Supsup who joined in the previous pageants also made it into the top five.
lifestyle.inquirer.net/82009/miss-philippines-wins-first-runner-up-in-miss-universe
Gloria Diaz on why Miss USA won crown
MANILA, Philippines – Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz said it does not matter that Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon did not clinch the crown during the Miss Universe 2012 pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Manila).
Speaking to radio dzMM, Diaz said what's more important is what she intends to do after the international competition.
“Panapanahon lang iyan, sabi nga nila. They were all gorgeous, each one. Some like white, some like black, some like brown. Let me tell you once and for all, it doesn't matter whether you win or you lose. It's what you do after,” she said.
Diaz, the first Filipina to bring home the Miss Universe crown, noted that there have been beauty queens who simply quietly faded away after winning, as well as runners up who have capitalized on their exposure.
Asked if she thinks the judges really make a big difference, Diaz said: “No, not really. Because even the judges themselves do not know who they want. Even in the last minute, papalit-palit din 'yan, pabura-bura. You are confronted with 85 women. You don't know eh, kanya kanya ‘yan eh. It's just fate.”
Miss USA vs Miss Philippines
Meanwhile, Diaz shared why she thought Miss USA Olivia Culpo won the competition.
“You can see na we all identify with [her answer]. Sometimes it's not necessarily the smartest or the wittiest. Sometimes, it's the most acceptable,” she said.
During the competition, Miss USA was asked to name one thing she would never do again. "Picking on my siblings growing up," she replied.
Nonetheless, Diaz praised Tugonon's performance during the question and answer portion.
“I just thought she was gorgeous and she gave a very good answer. Sabi ko ito na iyon. That's the way that I felt about Venus (Raj, 2010 Miss Universe fourth runner up), Shamcey (Supsup, 2011 Miss Universe third runner up) and Miriam (Quiambao, 1999 Miss Universe first runner up). Parang there was no other choice,” she said.
Diaz said most Filipinos would definitely have the same reaction whoever would have won the competition other than Miss Philippines.
“We would all felt shortchanged. Basta never mind, she's still a winner to us. We love our beauty queens. First runner up, that's really something. Like I said, what she will do after is the most important,” she said.
The many looks of Janine Tugonon
MANILA, Philippines - Janine Tugonon, the 23-year-old BS Pharmacy Cum Laude from the University of Santo Tomas, brought great honor and pride to the country by finishing runner-up in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino,Las Vegas, Nevada.
Her poise during the question and answer portion is as endearing as her "cobra walk" and it showed that Janine has the brains to match her beauty. As we all celebrate in her victory, let us look back at Janine in her different outfits:
National Costume (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP)
Presentation of Final 16 (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP)
Swimsuit (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP)
Evening gown (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP)
www.philstar.com/entertainment/2012/12/20/888180/many-looks-janine-tugonon
Janine Tugonon in Miss Universe Q&A portion
MANILA, Philippines - Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2012 Janine Tugonon is only one answer away from getting the country's third Miss Universe crown.
The 61st Miss Universe coronation night, held at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Manila), is hosted by Andy Cohen, Bravo's executive vice president of development and talent, and entertainment journalist and fashion and beauty expert Giuliana Rancic.
The Filipina beauty, who is part of the pageant's Top 5, was given a Twitter question from judge Nigel Barker: "As an international ambassador, do you believe that speaking English should be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe? Why or why not?"
She answered: "For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It's being able to influence and inspire other people. As long as your heart wants to serve and you have a strong mind to show people, then you can be Miss Universe."
Dubbed as an "early favorite," Tugonon has appeared in several pre-pageant activities such as TV guestings on talk shows.
The Philippines is still hoping to produce its third Miss Universe winner after Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margie Moran in 1973.
Tugonon's predecessors almost clinched the Miss Universe title, with Shamcey Supsup and Venus Raj placing third and fourth, respectively.
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MANILA, Philippines – Crowd favorite Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon settled for first runner-up as Miss USA Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 in the tense-filled beauty pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Manila).
Filipinos rejoiced as the country made history with triple back-to-back honors for the country in the Miss Universe contest. In 2010, Ma. Venus Raj won fourth runner-up honors, followed by Shamcey Supsup’s third runner-up honors last year.
Tugonon, 23, of Balanga, Bataan, impressed the judges with her answer to a tweeter question during the final interview read by famed photographer Nigel Barker. “As an international ambassador, do you believe that speaking English is a prerequisite to being Miss Universe? Why or why not?”
“For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing a specific language. She should be able to influence and inspire other people. Whatever language you have, as long as your heart wants to serve the people, and you have a strong mind, then you can be Miss Universe,” answered Tugonon, as the crowd, composed of many Filipinos, cheered her answer.
Despite the inspiring answer, the judges gave the crown to Culpo, 20, of Rhode Island. She is into cello, movies, museums, concerts, and making people laugh. Culpo added that she hopes to land a career in either film or television.
“The perfect way to end the year.”
This was how Vice President Jejomar C. Binay described the 1st runner-up finish of Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Janine Tugonon in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant.
“Ms. Janine Tugonon, by winning 1st runner up in the Miss Universe pageant, held up the country’s banner and showed the world, once again, the grace, sophistication, and beauty that Filipinas possess,” Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a statement yesterday
After the pageant, Tugonon thank her supporters through her Tweeter account. “Maraming-maraming salamat po sa mga nanood kanina. Iba talaga ang Pinoy. Grabe! Mahal ko kayo.”
Culpo’s question was read by Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarette. “What is something you have done that you would never do again?”
She said, “Every experience, no matter what it is, good or bad, you will learn from it. But something I would never do again would be picking up with my siblings. But I don’t regret it.”
Other winners were Miss Venezuela Irene Esser, second runner-up; Miss Australia, Renee Ayris, third runner-up. and Miss Brazil, Gabriela Markus, fourth runner up. Other candidates who made the Top 16 semifinals were representatives from Turkey, France, Peru, Russia, Mexico, Poland, Hungary, South Africa, Croatia, Kosovo, and India.
Many Filipinos, glued to the live telecast of the much-awaited beauty contest, were both excited and disappointed. They felt a similar tension-filled scenario when Miss Philippines Miriam Quiambao was up against Miss Botswana Mpule Kwelagobe, who eventually became Miss Universe, in the pageant held in Trinidad and Tobago in 1999.
It was a long journey for Tugonon in the Miss Universe beauty contest. In 2011, Tugonon joined the Bb. Pilipinas beauty contest, won by Supsup. Then early this year, she made a last minute-decision to join the Bb. Pilipinas beauty contest and in April, she earned the right to represent the Philippines in the 61st Miss Universe beauty contest.
Tugonon, a cum laude Pharmacy graduate at the University of Sto. Tomas in Manila, endured seven months of preparations after the schedule of the beauty pageant was moved during the holidays. Prior to her stint in Bb Pilipinas, Tugonon was UST’s 2009 Miss Pharmacy and 2010 Miss Thomasian Personality, or popularly known as Miss UST. She is also a former ballerina.
From current events to her signature “cobra walk,” Tugonon earned confidence on her journey to the Miss Universe contest, already won twice by Philippines – Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margie Moran in 1973.
“Ang masasabi ko, siguro ang nagbago sa akin, mula ng nag-train ako, is ‘yung nagkaroon na ako ng confidence. ‘Yun ang malaking pinag-bago sa akin,” Tugonon said.
She also believes that it is high time for the Philippines to win its third crown in the Miss Universe pageant, saying that Filipinos are strong and determined. “Filipinos should be recognized for their determination and strength. The Filipino women are strong and determined and they deserve to be Miss Universe.”
Despite winning the Miss Universe pageant last night, Tugonon’s friends and supporters believe that she is both sad and happy for her triumph, noting that her boyfriend is in the country.
Days before she left for the Miss Universe contest, Tugonon said she will miss her boyfriend Jaypee Santos. “Hindi na-approve ang visa n’ya, it was denied. Sayang. Ma-mi miss ko s’ya.” Her family and friends went to the US to cheer for Tugonon, except her boyfriend.
Tugonon has only sweet words for her boyfriend of eight months, who is waiting for him in the Philippines, as he celebrated their “month-sary” as sweethearts alone yesterday. “I love you! Don’t worry. I’ll come back!”
Santos, in an interview over ABS-CBN, said: “Pati sa sagot nya sobrang ganda, Pero syempre respetuhin na lang natin yung mga binigay ng judges. Dapat maging masaya na lang tayo at huwag ng bigyan ng kulay pa yung kung ano pang nangyari doon. Maging masaya na lang tayo.”
Tugonon said that she and her boyfriend met at a pharmaceutical company where they worked. She also said that her boyfriend helped her prepare for the Miss Universe pageant through daily exercises.
Her mentor, Jonas Antonio Gaffud, expressed his frustration on the results of the competition through tweets. “I’m sorry! So devastated! We worked hard for this! But as my prayer goes: I will be grateful to God no matter what. I just wanted that crown so badly for my country : (“
In the video interview for the Top 10 finalists, Tugonon said that Filipinos love Miss Universe. “I think the crown will be the best Christmas gift for the Filipinos this coming Dec. 25.”
Tugonon passed the 2010 Pharmacy Board Exam with a score of 82.05 percent. In high school, she was awarded Best in English. (With reports from Madel S. Namit and JC Bello Ruiz)
www.tempo.com.ph/2012/12/miss-philippines-is-first-runner-up-in-miss-universe-tilt/#.UNLpybYmYXU
Philippine bet is Miss Universe first runner-up
MANILA, Philippines – Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon won the first runner-up in the Miss Universe beauty pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada Thursday.
Miss U.S.A. won the crown after making it into the final five with Venezuela, Australia, Philippines and Brazil.
During the question and answer portion, Tugonon was asked “Do you believe that speaking English should be prerequisite for Miss Universe 2012?”
Tugonon answered: “For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It’s about being able to influence and inspire other people.”
“If you have a heart to serve and a strong mind to show people then you can be Miss Universe,” Tugonon said.
The final five was chosen after the evening gown portion.
Tugonon is the latest of a long line of candidates that have made the final five in the pageant. Venus Raj, Shamcey Supsup who joined in the previous pageants also made it into the top five.
lifestyle.inquirer.net/82009/miss-philippines-wins-first-runner-up-in-miss-universe
Gloria Diaz on why Miss USA won crown
MANILA, Philippines – Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz said it does not matter that Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon did not clinch the crown during the Miss Universe 2012 pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Manila).
Speaking to radio dzMM, Diaz said what's more important is what she intends to do after the international competition.
“Panapanahon lang iyan, sabi nga nila. They were all gorgeous, each one. Some like white, some like black, some like brown. Let me tell you once and for all, it doesn't matter whether you win or you lose. It's what you do after,” she said.
Diaz, the first Filipina to bring home the Miss Universe crown, noted that there have been beauty queens who simply quietly faded away after winning, as well as runners up who have capitalized on their exposure.
Asked if she thinks the judges really make a big difference, Diaz said: “No, not really. Because even the judges themselves do not know who they want. Even in the last minute, papalit-palit din 'yan, pabura-bura. You are confronted with 85 women. You don't know eh, kanya kanya ‘yan eh. It's just fate.”
Miss USA vs Miss Philippines
Meanwhile, Diaz shared why she thought Miss USA Olivia Culpo won the competition.
“You can see na we all identify with [her answer]. Sometimes it's not necessarily the smartest or the wittiest. Sometimes, it's the most acceptable,” she said.
During the competition, Miss USA was asked to name one thing she would never do again. "Picking on my siblings growing up," she replied.
Nonetheless, Diaz praised Tugonon's performance during the question and answer portion.
“I just thought she was gorgeous and she gave a very good answer. Sabi ko ito na iyon. That's the way that I felt about Venus (Raj, 2010 Miss Universe fourth runner up), Shamcey (Supsup, 2011 Miss Universe third runner up) and Miriam (Quiambao, 1999 Miss Universe first runner up). Parang there was no other choice,” she said.
Diaz said most Filipinos would definitely have the same reaction whoever would have won the competition other than Miss Philippines.
“We would all felt shortchanged. Basta never mind, she's still a winner to us. We love our beauty queens. First runner up, that's really something. Like I said, what she will do after is the most important,” she said.
The many looks of Janine Tugonon
MANILA, Philippines - Janine Tugonon, the 23-year-old BS Pharmacy Cum Laude from the University of Santo Tomas, brought great honor and pride to the country by finishing runner-up in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino,Las Vegas, Nevada.
Her poise during the question and answer portion is as endearing as her "cobra walk" and it showed that Janine has the brains to match her beauty. As we all celebrate in her victory, let us look back at Janine in her different outfits:
National Costume (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP)
Presentation of Final 16 (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP)
Swimsuit (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP)
Evening gown (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP)
www.philstar.com/entertainment/2012/12/20/888180/many-looks-janine-tugonon
Janine Tugonon in Miss Universe Q&A portion
MANILA, Philippines - Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2012 Janine Tugonon is only one answer away from getting the country's third Miss Universe crown.
The 61st Miss Universe coronation night, held at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Manila), is hosted by Andy Cohen, Bravo's executive vice president of development and talent, and entertainment journalist and fashion and beauty expert Giuliana Rancic.
The Filipina beauty, who is part of the pageant's Top 5, was given a Twitter question from judge Nigel Barker: "As an international ambassador, do you believe that speaking English should be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe? Why or why not?"
She answered: "For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It's being able to influence and inspire other people. As long as your heart wants to serve and you have a strong mind to show people, then you can be Miss Universe."
Dubbed as an "early favorite," Tugonon has appeared in several pre-pageant activities such as TV guestings on talk shows.
The Philippines is still hoping to produce its third Miss Universe winner after Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margie Moran in 1973.
Tugonon's predecessors almost clinched the Miss Universe title, with Shamcey Supsup and Venus Raj placing third and fourth, respectively.
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