Jhoussua Abad: In Underwear

Name: Jhoussua Abad -Country: Panama  -Pageant Joined: Mr. Centro America 2017, Mr. Panama International  2017 -Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Thanthai Rattanadech: In Swimwear

Name: Thanthai Rattanadech -Country: Thailand -Thai Model -Photo Credit:  -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Sanjna Suri: In Cocktail Dress

Name: Sanjna Suri -Country: Malaysia - Pageant Joined: Miss Intercontinental 2017, Miss Intercontinental Malaysia 2017 -Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

PAG-IBIG NA KAYA? (PiNK) by 1:43 Official Music Video- Awit Awards Nominee

Name of Song: Pagibig Na Kaya - Country: Philippines  -Name of Boyband: 1:43  -Video Credit: All videos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Ninoska Vasquez

Name: Ninoska Vasquez  -Country: Venezuela -State  Represented: Lara -Pageant Joined: Miss Earth 2017-Finalist, Miss Earth Venezuela 2017- Winner  -Photo Credit: All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Arron Villaflor: In Casual Wear

Name: Arron Villaflor  -Country: Philippines   -Pinoy Actor and Model  -Latest TV Assignments: Asintado, Umagang Kay Ganda, The Greatest Love, Family Feud, Ipaglaban Mo: Sabik, Heneral Luna, Wansapanataym: Yamashita Treasures, Pure Love, Ipaglaban Mo: Sa Aking Pagbangon, MMK: Weddig Booth; Call Center Girl, Juan dela Cruz; Mamarazzi, MMK: Puntod, Paraiso , Maynila: Reckless Heart, Maria La Del Barrio, Bianong Bulag, Mara Clara, Midnight DJ: JS Prom Nightmare Dahil May Isang Ikaw, Your Song Presents: Boystown, Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony, Caregiver, Pedro Penduko At Mga Engkantao, Love Spell Presents Game, Sana Maulit Muli , Katas Ng Saudi, You Are The One, Can This Be Love, Your Song Presents: Akin Ka Na Lang, ASAP, Star Circle Quest -Photo Credit: RD Dantes -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners

Josmarie Soto Mercado: In Cocktail Dress

Name: Josmarie Soto Mercado  -Country: Puerto Rico  -State Represented: Cidra-Pageant Joined: Miss Intercontinental 2017, Miss Intercontinental Puerto Rico 2017 -Photo Credit/Source: Edward Martinez All photos are copyright to its rightful owner.

Luis Alejandro Fernandez: Close Up

Name: Luis Alejandro Fernandez  -Country: Venezuela  -State Represented: Portuguesa-Pageant Joined: Mr. Universo Venezuela 2017 -Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Kristian Morales: In Swimwear

Name: Kristian Morales -Country: Venezuela - State Represented: Distrito Capital -Pageant Joined: Mr. Universo Venezuela 2017 -Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Sandra Lemonon

Name: Sandra Lemonon -Country: Philippines -Pageant Joined: Binibining Pilipinas 2018, Miss World Philippines 2016 -Photo Credit:  -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Daniel Paredes: Close Up

Name: Daniel Paredes -Country: Venezuela -State Represented: Trujillo -Pageant Joined:  Mister Universo Venezuela 2017- Winner-Title Won - Mr. Universo Venezuela World 2017  - Photo Credit: All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Kylie Verzosa: In Gown

Name: Kylie Verzosa -Country: Philippines  -Pageant Joined: Miss International 2016- Winner- Binibining Pilipinas 2016-Winner -Photo Credit:-All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Juan Carlos Martinez: In Swimwear

Name: Juan Carlos Martinez  -Country: Venezuela  -State Represented: Cojedes -Pageant Joined: Mr. Universo Venezuela 2017 -Photo Credit: All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Eva Psychee Patalinjug: In Swimwear

Name: Eva Psychee Patalinjug -Country: Philippines -Pageant Joined: Binibining Pilipinas 2018, Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2014-Winner, Miss Asia Pacific International 2014, Mutya Ng Cebu City 2014-Winner, Miss Cebu 2014-Winner -Photo Credit: Lito Sy Photography -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Boyband:1:43

Names: Art Artienda, Ced Miranda, Jason Allen Estroso, Wayne Avellano -Country: Philippines -Name of Boyband: 1:43 -Photo Credit : All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Edjelyn Joy Gamboa: In Casual Wear

Name: Edjelyn Joy Gamboa -Country: Philippines -Pageant Joined: Binibining Pilipinas 2018, Binibing Pilipinas 2016 -Photo Credit:  -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Miguel Tanfelix: In Casual Wear

Name: Miguel Tanfelix  -Country: Philippines  -Pinoy Young Actor -Filmography: Kambal Karibal, Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: The Aswang Slayer, Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love Story, Mulawin Versus Ravena, Dear Uge: Coach Me, I'm Falling, Fill House Tonight, Karelasyon: My Family, Usapang Real Love: Dream Date, A1 Ko Sa Yo, Wish I May, Encantadia, Once Upon A Kiss; Seasons of Love First Dance, First Love, Nino, Ismol Family, First Crush, First Love,  Love and Lies, Aso Ni San Roque, Paroa: Ang Kwento ng Mariposa,Makapiling Kang Muli, Biritira, Futbolilits, Sinner or Saints, Nita Negrita, Langit Sa Piling Mo, Ikaw Sana, Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib, La Vendetta, Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso Mo, Fantastic Man, Now and Forever: Linlang, Majika, Mulawin  -Photo Credit/Source:  Yes! -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Maritza Contreras: In Casual Wear

Name: Maritza Contreras -Country: Venezuela -Pageant Joined: Miss Intercontinental 2017, Miss Intercontinental Venezuela 2017 -Photo Credit: All photos are copyright to its rightful owner.

Jose de Pedro: In Casual Wear

Name: Jose de Pedro -Country: Spain  -State Represented: Alicante -Pageant Joined: Mr. International 2018, Mr. International Spain 2017 -Photo Credit: All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Ratipong Natthawirojchanadit: In Casual Wear

Name: Ratipong Natthawirojchanadit  -Country: Thailand  -Thai Model  -Pageant Joined: Mr. XC Thailand 2017- First Runner Up, Mr. XCidol 2017 -Photo Credit: All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Catriona Gray: In Cocktail Dress

Name: Catriona Gray -Country: Philippines -Pageant Joined: Binibining Pilipinas 2018, Miss World 2016- Finalist, Miss World Philippines 2016-Winner -Photo Credit: All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Alex Sewall: In Underwear

Name: Alex Sewall -Country: United States of America- International Model -Photo Credit: All Photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Sanjna Suri: In Cocktail Dress

Name: Sanjna Suri -Country: Malaysia  -Pageant Joined:  Miss Intercontinental 2018, Miss Intercontinental Malaysia 2017- Winner - Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Lee Seung Hwan: Shirtless

Name: Lee Seung Hwan -Country: South Korea -Pageant Joined: Mr. International 2018, Mr. International Korea 2017 -Photo Credit: All photos are copyright to its rightful owners

Katarina Rodriguez: In Gown

"Here is the EXACT moment where I turned FULLY into a woman. Congratulations to Miss Mexico Veronica Salas Vallejo, the new Miss Intercontinental 2017! You are a vision, truly. I came to Egypt for one thing and one thing only: the Miss Intercontinental crown. This crown to me represented my becoming a real woman. Myself, and DOZENS of people behind me dedicated so much time and effort to ensure I would win. I cannot say I would have done anything differently because I was very aware from the moment I stepped into the NAIA airport of every action and word I produced. I can tell you that after rewatching the coronation last night I can confidently say I was FLAWLESS. Never had I been more ready for anything in my life. I had hundreds of thousands of people right behind me and each of you were the gas to my fire. It was not about me anymore it was about YOU.
Here is the thing though, a queen does not necessarily have to be flawless. The Intercontinental crown did fall off Miss Mexico’s head when she was crowned and YES, I did have to pick it up and hand it to her. How could I not say it was such a painful thing for me to do? But when giving the crown to her I swear to you there was this energy that went through her and straight to me and this is where I knew I am no longer a child but a woman. Seeing her beautiful face while handing it back to her, well, I felt PROUD for her, and no pain at all. It was the lightest feeling I have felt in weeks. That crown was never mine and somehow always her’s. I don’t want to read any comments talking superstitions or anything hurtful especially from my Filipinos. Vero is a queen and she is MY queen, MY Miss Intercontinental 2017. She is a sweetheart and very much deserving. She taught me grace by her energy and warmth in a matter of seconds and only a true queen could empower another woman in such a manner. Let us keep that grace Philippines, for this is only the beginning. Viva Mexico, Viva Pilipinas. ❤️👑🙏🏼" --Katarina

Luis Alejandro Fernandez: In Swimwear

Name: Luis Alejandro Fernandez  -Country: Venezuela  -State Represented: Portuguesa-Pageant Joined: Mr. Universo Venezuela 2017 -Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Nadine Roberts: In Swimwear

Name: Nadine Roberts  -Country: Fiji and Australia -Pageant Joined: Miss Grand International 2017, Miss Grand International Fiji 2017, Miss Earth 2014, Miss Earth Australia 2014  -Photo Credit: All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Jhoussua Abad: In Underwear

Name: Jhoussua Abad -Country: Panama  -Pageant Joined: Mr. Centro America 2017, Mr. Panama International  2017 -Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

H'Hen Nie: In Gown

Name: H'Hen Nie -Country: Vietnam -Pageant Joined: Miss Universe 2018, Miss Universe Vietnam 2018 -Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Ali Peek

Men are like ... teddy bears.

"Masarap" silang "yakap-yakapin".

Christopher Salinas: In Casual Wear

Name: Christopher Salinas -Country: Philippines and Canada  -Pageant Joined: Mister Tourism and Culture Universe 2018 -Photo Credit:  -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Demi Leigh Nel Peters: Crowning Glory

Name:  Demi Leigh Nel Peters - Country: South Africa -Pageant Joined: Miss Universe 2017 - Winner, Miss South Africa 2017- Winner -Photo Credits: - All videos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Pierro Renero: In Swimwear

Name: Pierro Renero -Country: Mexico -State Represented: Puebla -Pageant Joined: Mr. International 2018, Mr. Model International  2017 -Photo Credit: All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Jose Alfonso Rodriguez: Close Up

Name: Jose Alfonso Rodriguez -Country: Venezuela- State Represented: Guarico -Pageant Joined: Mr. Universo Venezuela 2017 -Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Katarina Rodriguez: Crowning Glory

Name: Katarina Rodriguez - Country: Philippines -Pageant Joined: Miss Intercontinental 2017- First Runner Up, Binibining Pilipinas 2017- Winner, Asia Next Top Model -Photo Credits: - All videos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Vincent Jarina: Shirtless

Name: Vincent Jarina -Country: Philippines  -Pageant Joined: Mr. Ocean 2017, Mr. Asian International 2016, Misters of Filipinas 2016  -Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Eduardo Urbina: In Casual Wear

Name: Eduardo Urbina -Country: Venezuela- State Represented: Aragua -Pageant Joined: Mr. Universo Venezuela 2017 -Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Ipaglaban Ko: Hazing

Name of Show: Ipaglaban Mo  -Country Philippines  -Stars: Jameson Blake, Paulo Angeles, Joshua Colet, Anjo Damiles, Migui Moreno, Jay Gonzaga, Precious Lara Quigaman-TV Station: ABS CBN -All psters are copyright to its rightful owners.

Vickie Marie Rushton: In Cocktail Dress

Name: Vickie Marie Rushton -Country: Philippines -Pageant Joined: Binibining Pilipinas 2018, Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2011-Winner -Photo Credit:  -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Glemer Bolivar: In Swimwear

Name: Glemer Bolivar -Country: Venezuela- State Represented: Carabobo -Pageant Joined: Mr. Universo Venezuela 2017 -Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Ana Patricia Asturias: In Gown

Name: Ana Patricia Asturias -Country: Philippines -Pageant Joined: Binibining Pilipinas 2018 -Photo Credit: All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Mohit Singh: Asian Titleholder

Name:  Mohit Singh -Country: India   -Pageant Joined: Mr. United Continent 2016- Winner -Photo Credit:  -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Raymund Rosiller de Veyra Jr.: In Swimwear

Name: Raymund Rosiller de Veyra Jr. -Country: Philippines  -Pageant Joined: Mister United Continents  2018- First Runner Up, Mr. and Ms. Olive C 2016 -Photo Credit: -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Miss Tourism World 2018: The Controversy

Pageant drama is often the best  prime time drama. 

It was not too long ago when Miss Universe was on everybody's food table when Steve Harvey mistakenly named Miss Colombia the winner of Miss Universe 2015. Ariadna was in cloud nine, and she's making a history here for making a back to back win ... only to be rudely awakened when the host came back and doused a pinch of reality in what could be a fantasy-ending for Ariadna and her supporters.. The crown was removed from her head and was transferred to Pia's ... making it the most awkward if not the most  embarrassing Miss Universe ending ever recorded in TV.

Last night,  in Miss Tourism World finals in Melaka Malaysia, another controversy is brewing. As reported by respected pageant blogger  Norman Tinio, Marian Angelu Alcantara of Philippines was given the continental title of Miss Tourism World Asia 2018, and surprise  .. surprise ... she did not make it to the Top 15. Indonesia, Malaysia and Mongolia did ... simply put,  anyone of the three should have won Miss Tourism World Asia by virtue of their Top 15 inclusion. Does the organization have a different interpretation of the awards they're giving? How can you be Best In Asia and then  fail to move forward the competition? Indeed, the continental title still nagged me to death.

And as if it was not enough, the comedy of errors continued when the Top 5 were announced namely: Colombia, Venezuela, Great Britain, Panama and Mongolia. All five proceeded to the Q and A segment according to the report only to be rudely interrupted when there was an announcement  that the names in the Top 5 were wrong. Deja Vu? Shades of Miss Universe 2015 ... the only difference is that in Miss Tourism World, there were more candidates in the shoes of Ariadna?

The host came back with a new set of Top 5. Panama, Venezuela and Great Britain were out and were replaced by Peru, Malaysia and Serbia. Pheew!

2018 have just started and with firestorm created at Miss Intercontinental, the controversy at Miss Tourism World and the camp wars at Binibining Pilipinas make me believe pageantry this year will be more exciting, and there's always something that comes up unexpectedly. I can't wait ... so fasten your seat belts please this is one hell of a roller coaster ride.

Eli Nicolas Lopez Zamora: Shirtless

Name: Eli Nicolas Lopez Zamora  -Country: Ecuador  -Pageant Mister United Continent 2018- Winner, Mr. Ecuador International 2014 - Photo Credit: All Photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Katarina Rodriguez: In Swimwear

Name: Katarina Rodriguez - Country: Philippines -Pageant Joined: Miss Intercontinental 2017- First Runner Up, Binibining Pilipinas 2017- Winner, Asia Next Top Model -Photo Credits: - All videos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Pageant Finals: Mister United Continent 2018

The winners of Mister United Continent 2018 from left to right: Raymund Rosiller de Veyra Jr.-Philippines- First Runner Up- (Aero), Mitendra Singh- Third Runner Up (Fiero), Eli Nicolas Lopez Zamora- Ecuador -Mr. United Continent 2018- Winner and Rui Teixiera- Canada- Second Runner Up-( Agua). The Pageant was held in Pangasinan Philippines last January 26, 2018.

Marian Angelu Alcantara: In Gown

Name: Marian Angelu Alcantara -Country: Philippines -Pageant Joined: Miss Tourism World 2018, Miss Tourism World Philippines 2017 -Winner -Photo Credit:  -All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.