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Miss Universe 2010 Part 20 : Love It or Leave It
The competition is finally over. The crown has finally found a new holder. But the story still continues with one final part - the final review.
Love It
(Things We Like)
• The opening dance. It’s been a tradition in Miss Universe that the opening always features spectacular number with colorful national costumes and choreographed dance. But what makes this year more special is the dance. The military-themed “Commmander” dance, led by Jamaica, Curacao, and Norway, is probably one of the best opening dance in Miss Universe history. Great choreography with great execution.
• The diversity of Top 15. Unlike last year, we have a more diverse Top 15 this year, with all major continents and regions (Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa, America, and Caribbean) have their respective representative in Top 15. It was great to see such diversity in the semifinal, as it shows beauty indeed comes in all colors and shapes.
• The inclusion of Guatemala in Top 15. Not only because it is its first placement since 1984, but also because it suggests that sash is not always a factor. Normally you would only expect Guatemala as a clapper in Miss Universe.But this is the year where Jessica Scheel has truly surprised the world as she came out from obscurity to take out the preliminary stage with storms. We are glad that the judges could see her performance beyond her sash and include her in the list instead of pageant powerhouses like USA or Venezuela.
• The John Legend and The Roots performance. This musical medley gave a jazzy vibe which is totally a perfect atmosphere to serenade the evening gown competition. Ironically before the show aired, I looked forward the Cirque du Soleil performance more. But it turns out that performance was a complete opposite from Cirque-esque attraction that I expected. Therefore, personally, this performance was also a redeemer for the lame and disappointing Cirque du Soleil performance.
• The inclusion of Australia in Top 5. A lot of fans, including myself, initially thought she was ot as strong as her two predecessors. Her performance in preliminary was good, but not great, and she was probably enlisted due to the virtue of Trump’s Choice. Bur once in the Top 15, Jesinta Campbell showed us what she actually got. Beaming on the stage with that teen idol aura, she was my personal fave for the night. I believe her answer in Top 5 round was worthy a Miss Universe crown. Unfortunately, the judges only put her in the third place. Still she managed to outplace her two predecessors and on the top of that, she was also voted the most congenial contestant.
Leave It
(Things We Dislike)
• The topless glam shoot. The bodypaint idea is actually quite creative and Fadil Berisha once again delivers a magnificent photoshoot. But when some delegates went too far by posing topless, the awesomeness of the photoshoot was suddenly ruined. While topless photoshoot is already a common thing in today fashion world, I think it’s still not suitable for pageant. Especially as there are still many people who think pageant is a degradation of woman value. A topless photoshoot would only be just another reason for these people to oppose pageant further.
• The cheap looking stage. Ever since the Thai stage in 2005, Miss Universe final stage has been constantly degrading in quality from year to year. Just when I thought the stage design couldn’t be worse that the one in Bahamas last year, the organizer presented us with that even smaller and more tasteless stage. There is nothing glamorous about that stage, which is an irony, because the pageant is held at supposedly one of the most glamorous city in the world, Las Vegas.
• The exclusion of Ireland and Albania from Top 5. Both of them have performed consistenly too well to be excluded from Top 5. The way Rozanna Purcell posed before the evening gown presentation was even my favorite moment of the night. She along with Angela Martini should have been given higher scores. Too bad the judges didn’t see their sparks and picked that plain Jane Ukraine instead.
• The shameless promotion of CHI haircare. I actually don’t mind if Miss Universe tries to include their main sponsor as part of the preliminary or final night, as long as they do it well. What we got from the fusion of Miss Universe and CHI was a series of amateurish promo including the uber silly CHI Ninja commercial. Even with the divine Miss Russia as its main star, the commercial was nothing but a pure stupid joke.
• The national costume award decided by voting. Fortunately the winner is a deservign one, Thailand. But still, in my opinion, the national costume award should be decided by a panel of professional judges who actually knows about fashion, design, and most importanly cultural value. It is even sadder that you have to join an exclusive membership in order to vote for the best costume. Is Miss Universe now all about money?
The Queen
• Now let's talk about the newly crowned Queen, Jimena Navarette. In my preliminary review, I have said that this girl is the best Latina this year. And as I have predicted, she indeed outlasts the other Latina to become not only the best Latina but also the best among all. So in a way her victory was not too surprising. However, beauty wise there are other contestants who are more superior beauty, and brain wise there are other contestants with a better final answer. These facts alone are reminders that while Jimena eventually took the crown, there are actually some other contestants who would have been a more worthy winner. Personally I believe Jimena is a good choice for this year title, but certainly not a great one.
With this final review, it's time to say adios to our Miss Universe 2010 Coverage. But don't worry guys! There are still plenty coverages to come, including Miss World 2010 next month!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Erin McNaught Bikini Pictures
Erin McNaught is the 2006 Miss Australia, representing Australia in the Miss Universe 2006competition. She was earlier crowned Miss University 2005. McNaught competed in the pageant despite controversy over revealing photos in Australian men's magazine Zoo Weekly in 2004. As of late 2007 she hosts Cyber Shack as seen on Channel Ten, replacing former co-host "Fuzzy" Agolley who has gone on to host
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
American singer Heidi Montag first single song"Body Language"
American singer Heidi Montag first single song"Body Language" from self-titled album.Welcome and enjoy it.
American singer Heidi Montag first ever live performance
American singer Heidi Montag first live performance at Miss Universe contest held on August 24.
American singer Heidi Montag undress her boobs at the contest of Miss Universe 2009
American singer Heidi Montag perform at Miss Universe 2009.Heidi and Spencer were in the Caribbean for the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant, where Montag gave her first “live” performance, lip-synching her new single “Body Language.”
And while the actual performance was widely panned, Heidi Montag wore a nude-coloured tight pants and matching bra. She did a few sexy body rolls and dance moves while singing her new song “Body Language”. In the process, she ended up exposing most of her cleavage.
Sources said that people are talking more about her boobs flashing act than her singing performance. In fact, it has given her lots of publicity. Heidi said that she was excited, as it was her first live performance.
American singer Heidi Montag perform at Miss Universe 2009
American singer Heidi Montag performing Body Language at Miss Universe 2009
This was her first ever live performance
Monday, August 24, 2009
Miss Universe 2009:Hot photo gallary 4
Miss Australia Rachael Finch
Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez
Miss Universe 2009:Presentation Show for Miss Univers EG6
Miss Universe 2009 Gown competition in the evening. There are performed: Miss Thailand, Miss Turkey, Miss Turks and Caicos, Miss Ukraine, Miss Uruguay, Miss Venezuela, Miss Vietnam, Miss Zambia. The rights of this video is owned by © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.This video is for entertainment only
Miss Universe 2009:Presentation Show for Miss Univers EG5
Miss Universe 2009 Gown competition in the evening. There are performed: Miss Thailand, Miss Turkey, Miss Turks and Caicos, Miss Ukraine, Miss Uruguay, Miss Venezuela, Miss Vietnam, Miss Zambia. The rights of this video is owned by © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.This video is for entertainment only
Miss Universe 2009:Presentation Show for Miss Univers EG4
Miss Universe 2009 Gown competition in the evening. There are performed: Miss Thailand, Miss Turkey, Miss Turks and Caicos, Miss Ukraine, Miss Uruguay, Miss Venezuela, Miss Vietnam, Miss Zambia. The rights of this video is owned by © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.This video is for entertainment only
Miss Universe 2009:Presentation Show for Miss Univers EG 2
Miss Universe 2009 Gown competition in the evening. There are performed: Miss Thailand, Miss Turkey, Miss Turks and Caicos, Miss Ukraine, Miss Uruguay, Miss Venezuela, Miss Vietnam, Miss Zambia. The rights of this video is owned by © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.This video is for entertainment only
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Miss Universe 2009:Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez wins Miss Universe crown
NASSAU, Bahamas – Miss Venezuela was the fairest of them all, again.
Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez won the 2009 Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas on Sunday night.
Dressed in a flowing red gown, Fernandez embraced runner up Miss Dominican Republic as the announcement was made, and received the crown from last year's winner, Dayana Mendoza, of Venezuela. The sparkling tiara fell to the floor at one point, as Fernandez danced in joy.
Venezuela, a beauty-obsessed South American country, has won the Miss Universe pageant six times.
(Stefania Fernandez)
During a question-and-answer segment with the five top finalists, Fernandez said she believed women have overcome obstacles such as hitting the proverbial glass ceiling.
"I feel we have reached the level that men are at," she said.
The other top-five finalists were runner-up Ada Aimee de la Cruz, followed by Miss Kosovo, Droga Ganusha; Miss Australia, Rachael Finch; and Miss Puerto Rico, Mayra Matos Perez.
The top 15 finalists appeared in bathing suits before the final 10 were chosen for the evening gown segment.
Pageant co-owner Donald Trump told reporters, "I think this is the most beautiful group of women I've ever seen."
The televised event includes musical performances by Flo Rida, Heidi Montag, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland.
Montag gave her first live performance, singing "Body Language" from her debut album.
Fans cheered on the blond star of MTV's "The Hills," although NBC, which is broadcasting the event in the Bahamas live, blocked out more than half of her performance as they introduced the 15 finalists.
"It's my first performance live and it's in front of a billion eyes. So I'm very excited to show everyone what I'm coming with," said Montag before her performance.
Hosts are Billy Bush, co-anchor of "Access Hollywood," and Claudia Jordan, a former Miss Rhode Island USA who has appeared on several TV shows. Judges include actor Dean Cain and supermodel Valeria Mazza.
Miss China, Wang Jingyao, was named Miss Congeniality and Miss Thailand, Chutima Durongdej, won Miss Photogenic.
Many contestants have suffered from dehydration in recent weeks, and Jewel Selver, Miss Turks and Caicos, went home Saturday to recuperate, said Esther Swan, Miss Universe spokeswoman.
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