quarta-feira, 30 de março de 2016

Irmão da Miss Mundo 2015 é acusado de homofobia

Um escritor belga chamado Paul Skye Kahawaty alega ter sido ofendido de forma homofóbica através das redes sociais pelo irmão da atual Miss Mundo, Mireia Lalaguna, da Espanha. Ele alega que, ao enviar uma mensagem para o irmão da rainha de beleza, Oriol Lalaguna Royo, para parabenizar a vitória da irmã, em dezembro de 2015, recebeu respostas desejando a sua morte e a morte de sua mãe por acreditar que Kahawaty seria homossexual. Em nota, Oriol afirma ser uma pessoa de respeito e que as acusações são falsas, tendo ido à Justiça e vencido a ação contra Paul, a qual ele não indica onde foi.
 
O escritor, que perdeu os pais aos 20 anos de idade, conta que é um amante da beleza além da sua presença física, indo ao seu ethos de elegância, gentileza e comprometimento com o mundo. Por isso, aprecia a competição de Miss Mundo e ficou maravilhado quando a Miss Espanha venceu, visto que sua família libanesa descende de lá. Então, depois de muita pesquisa, encontrou o perfil do irmão da modelo e decidiu enviar uma mensagem parabenizando ele e toda a sua família pela conquista. 
 
Ele escreveu para o irmão dela: “Não posso estar enganado, você deve ser o irmão da Miss Mundo 2015, Mirea Lalaguna Royo. Você deve estar orgulhoso da sua irmã, mesmo eu não tendo conhecido ela, eu consego ver que ela realmente gostaria de ser a voz para a campanha Beleza por um Motivo. Suas respostas foram tão tocantes e a gente realmente conseguia sentir a paixão dela. Na verdade, meu pai era daí, então eu estou orgulhoso pelo triunfo dela. Seja lá onde ele estiver, tenho certeza que está orgulhoso por alguém da Espanha ter conquistado a coroa do Miss Mundo. Obrigado, saudações à toda a sua família e Deus abençoe. Feliz Natal”.
 
A resposta que supostamente teria recebido de Oriol foi: “Sim, e daí? Quem se importa? Você está me stalkeando? seu viadinho. Você traz nada além de doenças, como a AIDS. Vocês gays causam nada além de problemas, tomara que sua mãe morra agora”.
 
Depois de se desculpar pelo mal entendido e falar que sua mãe morrera há menos de dois anos, Kahawaty recebeu outra resposta ofensiva: “Então agora ela está no inferno queimando com outras almas condenadas. Eu espero que você morra antes do ano novo chegar. Você deve morrer como essa criança”. A mensagem vinha acompanhada de uma fota onde uma criança com metade do seu rosto aberto jazia morta. 
 
Segundo Oriol, o caso já foi julgado na Justiça e diversos portais foram obrigados a apagar a notícia o acusando de tal ato. Ele conta que o print da conversa é falso e foi montado através de um editor de fotos. Entretanto, o caso ainda está rodando pela internet e deixando todo mundo horrorizado. 

Kahawaty enviou ainda uma mensagem para a irmã Miss Mundo denunciando o ocorrido.


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Bb. Pilipinas 2016 official candidates meet the press

Forty bright and beautiful candidates vying for five titles – Universe, International, Inter-Continental, Supranational, Globe/Tourism (or Grand International) – at this year’s Binibining Pilipinas search were presented to members of the media at the Novotel Manila Araneta center on Tuesday, Mar 29 in Quezon City.
Stunning everyone in their skimpy swimwear, the contestants charmed attendees with their confidence and stage presence. The ladies also let their personalities show at the photo call by the hotel’s poolside. This year’s exciting roster consists of local pageant winners, graduates from top schools, sports and fashion enthusiasts, as well as working professionals who excel in their respective fields. representing various cities/provinces in the country, the Top 40 hopefuls bested hundreds of aspirants that went through rigorous screenings in January.
It’s going to be a tough competition this year following the stellar success of the reigning beauty queens. The phenomenal win of Pia Wurtzbach in the 2015 Miss Universe pageant became a shining moment of glory for our country after a 42-year wait. The winning streak was bolstered with an earlier win by Anne Colis as Miss Globe 2015 and the good showing of the other representatives in their respective pageants: Parul Shah, Miss Grand International 2015 3rd runner-up; Christy McGarry, Miss Inter-Continental 2015 1st runner-up; Rogelie Catacutan, Miss Supranational 2015 semi-finalist; and Janicel Lubina, Miss International Top 10 and best dresser awardee.
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Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is flanked by (from-left):  Bb. Pilipinas-Intl-2015 Janicel Lubina, Miss InterContinental 1st runnerup Christy McGurry, and Bb.Pilipinas-Supranational Rogelie Catacutan. Photo by Ed Ciby.
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is flanked by (from-left): Bb. Pilipinas-Intl-2015 Janicel Lubina, Miss InterContinental 1st runnerup Christy McGurry, and Bb.Pilipinas-Supranational Rogelie Catacutan. Photo by Ed Ciby.
With less than a month left before the finals, the ladies still have a busy schedule to complete. Catch them wow audiences as they strut down the ramp during the forthcoming Binibining Pilipinas fashion show at the KIA Theater on April 6. Supporters and fans will also get the chance to see the ladies when they participate in the Parade of Beauties around the Araneta Center on April 9.
“Some may be first timers. It changed me for the better. I learned a lot from my first attempt at the crown. Don’t forget the essence of pageants: As a platform to open opportunities in life. So it’s not just a Q&A staple, you’ve got to believe in it. Plan ahead and enjoy the moment. Make the most out of it. Be firm! Looking at all the girls parading before the audience, I can tell who are genuinely having fun,” was the advise Pia gave to the girls after the swimwear parade.
A few weeks before, a Binibini aspirant (candidate #20) got disqualified for alleged skin-baring issues. Pageant observers said she was one of the early favorites.
The 20th spot which was assigned to Delos Santos before now belongs to Geisha Naganuma of Marilao, Bulacan.
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Early favorites (from left): Apriel Smith (Cebu City), Kylie Verzosa (Baguio City), and Maria Gigante (Bantayan Island). Photo by Ed Ciby.
Early favorites (from left): Apriel Smith (Cebu City), Kylie Verzosa (Baguio City), and Maria Gigante (Bantayan Island). Photo by Ed Ciby.
The Bb. Pilipinas 2016 coronation night unfolds on April 17 and will be beamed live to a nationwide audience via ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya network.

Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/bb-pilipinas-2016-official-candidates-meet-the-press/#LkEuwRb0WHoYwTMC.99

Bb. Pilipinas bets poised to score back-to-back Miss Universe win

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07:52 PM March 29th, 2016

Forty courageous ladies presented themselves for an insurmountable challenge—to secure a back-to-back victory for the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant.
The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) introduced the official candidates to this year’s Bb. Pilipinas pageant to a large group of local media members at the Monet Ballroom of Novotel Manila in Quezon City on Tuesday afternoon.
Ladies from all over the country and with diverse backgrounds comprise this year’s batch of hopefuls, all poised to inherit the crown of 2015 Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.
Wurtzbach, who flew all the way from New York where she is currently based as this year’s Miss Universe titleholder, graced the afternoon’s affair and shared words of inspiration with the 40 aspirants.
“Don’t forget the essence of pageants. Why do girls join pageants? Because it’s a platform for you to open doors for other opportunities in life. Don’t forget that. That’s something you really have to believe in,” she said.
Wurtzbach added: “All this is temporary. Think of the future, plan ahead. Enjoy the moment while you’re here. You’ll never get this again—the preliminaries, this press presentation, the coronation night on April 17—make the most of it, like we did. Know exactly what you want. Have fun with it.”
Aside from clinching a second consecutive win for the country in the Miss Universe pageant, this year’s batch of beauties also bears the pressure of matching, if not surpassing, the record set by last year’s crop of queens.
The 40 hopefuls will compete for a chance to represent the country in various international beauty pageants.
The 40 hopefuls will compete for a chance to represent the country in various international beauty pageants.
In 2015, Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism Ann Lorraine Colis became the country’s first Miss Globe winner, while Bb. Pilipinas-Intercontinental Christi Lynn McGarry gave the country its highest placement in the Miss Intercontinental pageant when she brought home first runner-up honors and the distinction of being Miss Asia and Oceania.
Bb. Pilipinas-International Janicel Lubina and Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational Rogelie Catacutan both advanced to the semifinals of the Miss International and Miss Supranational contests, respectively.
HELLO AGAIN Reigning Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach attends the media presentation of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant in Quezon City on Tuesday.  Forty women are vying for the coveted honor of representing the country in the Miss Universe pageant. BULLIT MARQUEZ/AP
HELLO AGAIN Reigning Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach attends the media presentation of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant in Quezon City on Tuesday. Forty women are vying for the coveted honor of representing the country in the Miss Universe pageant. BULLIT MARQUEZ/AP
Meanwhile, 2014 Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism Parul Shah placed third in the 2015 Miss Grand International pageant.
Get to know more about the 40 ladies vying for the five Bb. Pilipinas titles in a pageant primer on April 10 in ABS-CBN’s “Sunday’s Best” bloc.
The 2016 Bb. Pilipinas coronation night will be presented at Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 17 and will be seen on ABS-CBN on the same evening.
Five crowns are at stake—Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas-International, Bb. Pilipinas-Intercontinental, Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational and Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism. RC
The 40 hopefuls will compete for a chance to represent the country in various international beauty pageants.
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach graces the event to inspire this year’s batch of Binibini beauties.
Visit www.bbpilipinas.com for more information or follow Bb. Pilipinas (Official) on Facebook and realbbpilipinas on Twitter.


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  • Falmouth native will compete in Miss USA Pageant

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  • Falmouth native Jessica Strohm as she wins the Miss New Hampshire crown.   Courtesy photo by Todd Ward
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    Falmouth native Jessica Strohm as she wins the Miss New Hampshire crown. Courtesy photo by Todd Ward
    Falmouth native Jessica Strohm as she wins the Miss New Hampshire crown.   Courtesy photo by Todd WardJessie and her MDA buddy, Abbey, at the annual MDA gala.   Courtesy photoJessie and her family at Gillette Stadium, where Strohm serves as a New England Patriots cheerleader.   Courtesy photo
  • By Rachael Devaney

    Posted Mar. 29, 2016 at 10:04 AM 

    FALMOUTH
    For Jessica Strohm, 25, who will compete in the upcoming Miss USA Pageant, winning a crown has nothing to do with glitz and glam and everything to do with "heart and determination."
    "Yes, the beauty pageant industry has definitely developed stereotypes over the years as being all about looks and cutthroat competition but, for me, winning a crown has allowed me to develop a sense of empowerment as a woman so I can make a difference in the lives of others," Strohm said. "What people don't understand is that pageants teach you how to have a sense of confidence and how to be proud of who you are."
    The Falmouth native, who is also a New England Patriots cheerleader, began her reign as Miss New Hampshire this past October and will soon begin training for this summer's Miss USA Pageant. The event, which will be broadcast nationally this summer, will focus on three components including an interview portion as well as a swimsuit and evening gown competition.
    While Strohm has only competed twice before and New Hampshire has only placed four times in Miss USA Pageant history (according to its website), Strohm is confident she can once again win just by being herself.
    "When I first started competing, I had no trainer or coach and I just kind of bought a dress, walked on stage, and did my best. What I learned was that these kinds of platforms allowed me to put the best parts of my life forward and enabled me to talk about my passions and who I was as a person, not just what I looked like," Strohm said. "Now that I'll be competing on a national level, there is a lot more to it but the same premise is there -- which is to get out of my comfort zone and embrace life's opportunities."
    As the competition (which is being run by global company IMG) unfolds, Strohm is still fulfilling her duties as Miss New Hampshire. She represents organizations like Best Buddies, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the American Cancer Society. Because she also holds a full-time job as an area manager for Performance Foodservice and a part-time job as a waitress at the British Beer Company in Manchester, New Hampshire, her schedule is tight. However, she said public appearances and active partnerships only further prepare her for a Miss USA win.
    "Having a title has allowed me to get more involved with these amazing organizations and refine my skills as a public speaker," Strohm said. "Sometimes people forget that after we win a crown, part of that honor is carrying on responsibilities throughout the year. Because that's such a short amount of time, I have really been dedicated and committed to helping as much as I can."
    One additional duty that Strohm chose to pick up after her win was to be involved with the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. As a person who has suffered domestic abuse in the past, she said she chose to share her physical and emotional pain with others to help them in their own experiences.
    "I had to deal with an abusive situation four years ago and being involved with this organization has helped me speak out against abuse and has also helped me further embrace my dreams," Strohm said. "Even though that was a hard time in my life, it showed me that you can't let anyone or anybody hold you back from pursing your passions and your aspirations."
    As Strohm continues to win beauty competitions and pursue a career as a television personality through media outlets like Dirty Water TV on NESN and North Shore Magazine TV, her mother Kim Strohm couldn't be more proud. While Mom admits she "never could have imagined" how much her daughter would accomplish in this field, Kim Strohm also said her daughter has always been "bound and determined."
    "Her career choice has been a surprise because beauty pageants weren't a part of Jessie's childhood. But I also know that she has always been the type to wrap her mind around an idea and never let go," Kim said. "Even when she tried out for the New England Patriots squad, she didn't make it until her fourth try. She got closer and closer each time and worked extremely hard until that goal was a reality."
    While Kim, who is an administrative assistant and assistant emergency management director for Falmouth Fire Rescue Department, feels that her daughter's ability to take risks is the secret to her success, the proud mother also credits the town of Falmouth with establishing a sturdy platform for her children growing up. From Jessica's dance lessons at Falmouth Dance Academy to spending every summer cooking and serving food at the Falmouth Strawberry Festival, Kim said there has been overwhelming support from the entire town, which has helped Jessica and Kim's other daughter, Kailee, grow up to be "strong women."
    "I'm not only proud of Jessie for going after her dreams but I'm also proud of all the kids who the town of Falmouth produces who are doing great things," Kim said. "There are so many people that have touched our lives from the time the kids were little and, as a community, there has been ongoing wonderful positive encouragement which has helped shape my daughters into who they are."
    While Strohm is now a Manchester, N.H. resident, she also holds strong ties to Falmouth and will hold her Miss USA send-off party May 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Landfall Restaurant in Woods Hole as a way to further connect with her hometown. She explained that, long before she entered the world of beauty competitions, the Falmouth community helped set the stage for her eventual crowning.
    "There is no better feeling than crossing the bridge and coming home to see everyone and catch up on all that's going on," she said. "Growing up and cheering for Pop Warner and dancing for the Falmouth Dance Academy is where I got my start and I'll never forget that. Falmouth is home."

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