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As the year draws to a close, another Binibini is set to make waves in another international pageant. Binibining Pilipinas-International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago hopes to be another source of inspiration and joy for Filipinos who are still reeling in the aftermath of Yolanda. “I’m Bisaya, from Masbate, and my province was also affected by Yolanda. While I can’t go there personally to help them, I want to dedicate my performance in Miss International for them. I’m going to Tokyo not as Bea Santiago, but as Miss Philippines, and I am hoping to win the crown for our country,” Bea declares.

The 23-year-old, 5’9” stunner from Masbate has undergone months of rigorous and expert training in preparation for the Miss International 2013 pageant. From personality development, Q&A, Japanese language lessons, social graces, gym, pasarela, hair and makeup, and one-on-one coaching with Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Quigaman, Bea has got more than enough help in preparing for her upcoming pageant stint.

The former model has come a long way to achieve her dream of becoming a beauty queen. Her modeling experience helped Bea develop confidence onstage, since as a child, she was painfully shy. “When I started modeling at 17, I was so shy that I couldn’t even look at a guy! The first time I interacted with a male fellow model was in a shoot, and I couldn’t even look at him so in the end they had to replace me. It was awkward!” Bea shares with a laugh. The former shy girl from Masbate has come a long way from her wallflower days. Being a model has helped a lot in developing her confidence, “but nothing is comparable to being in a beauty pageant; you really grow as a person,” she says.

Now, Bea is more than ready to walk the Miss International stage. The statuesque beauty proudly reveals her “Miss International” walk, which she thinks is one of her assets. “I have a different pasarela for Miss International,” Bea shares. “For Miss International, you have to be more feminine, more relaxed, more charming, more queenly.”

Bea also shares a tip she got from former Miss International Precious Lara Quigaman herself. “Before Lara left for Miss International, she cut out a picture of herself and the crown, and she pasted it on her mirror. Every morning she looked at it and said, ‘Hi, Miss International!’ A fan of mine actually did the same thing, and I have the picture saved in my phone so I can look at it every day,” she says.

While Bea asserts that her own brand of personality will make her stand out in the competition, she also admits looking up to Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez as her inspiration. “I look up to Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, because she is such a personality. I am just very fascinated with her as a person, not just as a beauty queen. I love how she’s so real, how she loves to travel, and how she’s not afraid to love.”

Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Johanna Datul thinks Bea will return to the Philippines victorious. “I am confident that Bea will win the Miss International crown because she is the perfect package. She’s got a fit and well-proportioned body, a beautiful face, a good heart, and a smart mind. Ang advice ko sa kanya is i-enjoy niya ang experience, maging friendly siya sa mga co-candidates niya, and ipakita niya kung sino ang totoong Bea Santiago, para mahalin siya ng lahat,” Mutya says.

The 53rd edition of the Miss International pageant will be held in Tokyo, Japan on December 17, 2013. Ikumi Yoshimatsu of Japan is the reigning Miss International. Bea will be competing against 78 other contestants in the pageant.

The Philippines has won the Miss International crown four times: Gemma Cruz in 1964, Aurora Pijuan in 1970, Melanie Marquez in 1979, and Precious Lara Quigaman in 2005. To vote for Bea and increase her chances of bagging the country’s fifth Miss International crown, visit www.miss-international.org.




































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With just a few days left before she jets off to Moscow, Russia for the Miss Universe 2013 pageant, Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ariella Arida is feeling excited. “I’m looking forward to going to Russia so I can represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant. This is going to be my first time to experience the cold weather,” she shares.

Since winning one of the coveted crowns last April during Binibining Pilipinas Gold, the 24-year-old, 5’8” stunner has undergone months of rigorous and expert training. From personality development, Q&A, speech and language lessons, social graces, gym, pasarela, hair and makeup, and one-on-one coaching with fellow Binibinis Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup, Ariella has got more than enough help in preparing for her upcoming pageant stint.

When asked how ready she is to compete, Ariella confidently answers, “I can go to the Miss Universe pageant anytime.”

In the 61-year history of the Miss Universe pageant, the Philippines has produced two Misses Universe, Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margie Moran in 1973. In the last three years, the Philippines has consistently placed in the top five, with Venus Raj placing 4th runner up in 2010, Shamcey Supsup bagging the 3rd runner up spot in 2011, and Janine Tugonon’s impressive run to win 1st runner up last year. Because of this winning streak, the whole Philippines is now anticipating a third Miss Universe crown.

“The pressure has been there from the start, ever since I won in the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 pageant,” she says. Instead of letting pressure get the best of her, especially after the back-to-back wins of Mutya Johanna Datul and Megan Young in Miss Supranational and Miss World, Ariella takes things in stride. “It is a good sign that Mutya and Megan won. It serves as motivation for me to work harder; it pushes me to exert more effort,” she adds.

Like Venus, Shamcey, and Janine before her, Ariella is looking forward to representing the country during the Miss Universe pageant. “I’ve worked hard to prepare for the pageant. I feel proud to be representing the Philippines, and I am focused on winning the crown for the country. I want the universe to know that Filipinos are not only beautiful—we are also raised with a deep love of our country and God,” she says.

The statuesque beauty from Alaminos, Laguna will be buoyed by the support of her family, friends, supporters, and her fellow Binibining Pilipinas queens. Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj offers a very important tip: “Think, and believe that you are the queen! Ikaw ang reyna, sa iyo ang korona!” she says.

Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup, on the other hand, believes that staying true to herself is Ariella’s key to getting noticed among the candidates. “Be yourself. Don’t pretend to be who you aren’t. Always be sincere and be confident,” she says.

Even if it’s a competition, Ariella’s fellow queens also reminded her to soak up everything the pageant has to offer. “Just have fun! Enjoy the pageant, and absorb the whole Miss Universe experience,” shares Miss Universe 2012 1st runner-up Janine Tugonon.
The 61st edition of the Miss Universe pageant will be held on November 9 at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia. Olivia Culpo of the USA is the reigning Miss Universe. Ariella will be competing against 86 other candidates during the pageant. Help boost Ariella’s chances of getting into the latter stages of the competition by voting for her at the Miss Universe website, www.missuniverse.com.

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