Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Interview with Manhunt International Sweden 2012 Peter Jonsson

Our interview with the handsome and hunky Peter Jonsson, current titleholder of Manhunt International Sweden and Sweden's delegate for the upcoming Manhunt International 2012 contest in Bangkok, Thailand.



Bios

Age : 28
Height : 190 cm
Personal Motto : If you do what you've always done, you'll get the same results you always got.
Favorite Food : Medium-rare meat
Favorite Color : Dark blue
Favorite Song : "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Favorite Movie : "Lucky Number Slevin"
Favorite Book :  The Millennium trilogy
Favorite Singer/Band : Robbie Williams
Favorite Actor/Actress : Morgan Freeman


1 Would you please tell us more about yourself? 
I'm a student since 5 years and is now working to finish my master degree as a engineer and my bachelor degree in economics. I love to train, played handball for 13 years, but in order to plan my time better it is now only gym and endurance related. In my spare time I run my own business as a massage therapist where I'm focusing on advanced injury rehabilitation and musculoskeletal problems. Otherwise I'm crazy about food and especially pastries!

2 What is the best memory from your childhood time? 
We are very close to each other in my family and have always had cozy holidays together. My favorite memory is all of the trips we made with a caravan through Sweden.

3 If you have to describe yourself in 5 words, which 5 would you use and why? 
Kind, humble, stubborn, simple and handy. I always ensure that others feel good first, often without thinking of myself. I don't want to give up until I am satisfied or convinced but as a primitive student you must be patient and put up with a lot. I love to fix at home and play carpenter, the result is usually really good too!

4 How would you describe a typical day in your life? 
When the alarm rings at 6 o'clock it´s time for morning walk with the dog. Then it will be breakfast and shower before I leave for school and is mostly away from 8 am to 17. After school, I try to make sure to workout as soon as possible, otherwise I would be lazy and not able to :P The evenings usually consist of relaxation, school projects or maybe a massage client. On weekends I try to see my family and friends as much as I can, they mean so much to me.



5 Who is the biggest inspiration in your life? 
There´s so many different people, depending on what I´m doing at the moment. In the gym there´s many people to look at and ask for a good tip, in school I admire the ones who can do all the hard things I can´t and so on... But overall I am inspired by people who are struggling hard to achieve something that has a positive impact on several people and not just themselves.

6 Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? 
In 10 years, I live in a big house with a large garden overlooking the water. I have at least 2 kids, dog, cat and a job I really enjoy. I still do a lot of workout but I got some other hobbies as well.

7 What makes you interested in joining a male pageant? 
It was actually a friend who signed me up for Mr. Sweden, I never thought that I would have something to offer. Then I happened to win the whole thing and started to get real interested in what this meant. Now I think it'll be a great time to be a part of something as big as Manhunt International!

8 How do you feel about representing your country at Manhunt International 2012? 
I´m sooo honored to do this, actually I can´t believe that I´m doing it! It´s gonna be so fun and it feels, well, unreal!



9 What is your family and friends reaction about you competing at Manhunt International 2012? 
They find it to be extremely fun for me to do something this big. I've had really great support from my family and friends throughout this journey.

10 What is your preparation for Manhunt International 2012? 
Just because there is so much in school all the time I haven't been able to prepare myself in any other way than trying to workout as much as possible. The rest must be taken as it comes. And to be honest, how do you prepare for something big like this?!

11 Do you have any personal target for this upcoming competition? If yes, what is it? 
Yes, to gain as much experience as I can, try to take in all the expressions and above all, have fun all time!

12 Why do you think you should win Manhunt International 2012? 
Just because I'm easygoing, social and uncomplicated!



13 If you indeed won Manhunt International 2012, to whom would you say “thank you” first? 
Oh my God, that was the most difficult question of all! There are so many people who supported me in every way, so it's difficult to sort among them. The ones who made me the winner maybe?!

14 In your own words, what is the definition of an ideal man? 
Responsible, humble, sensible and knows how to get along in different situations. Tongue in cheek, intelligent and able to take care of things as well.

15 Last but not least, what is your message to all your supporters?
I Really hope to see you all in Bangkok very soon, looking forward to get more experiences from this and grow as a person so please help me get the most out of it :)

 

Special thanks to Peter Jonsson himself for giving us the chance to do this interview!


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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Miss World Top Model : A Change in Trend?

Being the challenge event (formerly a Fast Track) which is closely related to the fashion realm, Miss World Top Model has adopted the nature of fashion itself - where trends always change - at least in selecting its winner. Over the years following Miss World contest closely and religiously, we start to notice how the type of winners chosen for this particular category has undergone an interesting turn of choice, which can be divided into 3 different era - Victoria's Secret, Hollywood, and Fashion Week - each with its own characteristics. Join us in a journey throughout these years as we explore the change in trend of Miss World Top Model winner after the jump!

 The 7 Top Models of Miss World pageant
 
We begin our journey with an era that we call as "Victoria's Secret". The only winner from this era, Yessica Ramirez from Mexico is a living reflection of the era's name. With her sexy figure, golden tan skin, and voluptuous body, Yessica is everything that you should expect from a Victoria's Secret angel, a top model who also oozes "va-va-voom" vibe. Though the rest of Top Model winners also undeniably posses beautiful figure (all of them also placed at Beach Beauty event), but Yessica is the one that stands out with her sensuous persona.

Yessica Ramirez - "Victoria's Secret" top model

After 2 years of absence, Top Model was back with a new era and a new trend of winners. The three winners from this second era, interestingly, come from three totally different racial background, but they have something in common - divinely beautiful face with a glamorous diva persona - or in a short word, they are all Goddess. Zhang Zilin from China, Ksenia Sukhinova from Russia, and Perla Beltran from Mexico, all of them possess the star-like quality of a Hollywood starlet, hence we dub this era as the "Hollywood" era. An era where the winners of Top Model are, in our opinion, facially the most beautiful contestant in the year they are competing, with the spark of glam and glitz that belongs to a world-class celebrity.

 Zhang Zi Lin, Ksenia Sukhinova, & Perla Beltran - "Hollywood" top model

The next winner, Mariann Birkedal from Norway, is an interesting case in which she does not fully belongs to one category. Instead she serves a a bridge or a buffer between "Hollywood" era and the next era - the "Fashion Week". Mariann still possess that starlet quality of a Hollywood celebrity but she also shares the supermodel edge that belongs to the winners after her. She is, in a way, a transition between the glamorous celebrity type of winners and the exotic supermodel type of winners.

Mariann Birkedal - "Hollywood" cross "Fashion Week" top model

The current era is dubbed "Fashion Week" era for one obvious reason - that the winners of this era reflects the stereotype of a catwalk model that you will find in a world-class fashion week. Two winners from this era, Zhanna Zhumaliyeva from Kazakhstan and Atong Demach from South Sudan, are not the most beautiful contestant in the bunch nor a super beauty like their predecessors. They are, however, blessed with their exotic edgy look and fierce catwalk that would make them a stunner on the runway.While both of them are still beautiful in their own way, it is crystal clear the main factor in selecting the winner of Top Model in this era does not rely on facial beauty again. Instead the edginess and the fierceness possessed by  a contestant while strutting the runway is taken as the main consideration.

Zhanna Zhumaliyeva & Atong Demach - "Fashion Week" top model


We can't wait for Miss World 2013 to see if this era of "Fashion Week" will continue for another year or will we be treated with a new type of winner. Now a question for all of you - which type of Top Model winners do you prefer? "Victoria's Secret", "Hollywood", or "Fashion Week"?


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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Miss Coffee International 2012 Result

The pageant was held at Taman Bhagawan in Tanjung Benoa, Bali, Indonesia on 23 October 2012 with 14 participating contestants.


Miss Coffee International 2012 : DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Catherine Ramirez

First Runner Up : INDONESIA - Bianca Beatrice

Second Runner Up : COLOMBIA - Claudy Jessie Blandon

Finalists
KENYA - Carolyne Nalugala
SLOVAKIA - Marika Casnochova

Special Awards 
• Miss Cupping : SLOVAKIA - Marika Casnochova
• Miss Beach Wear : GUATEMALA - Ana Luisa Montufar Urrutia
• Miss Congeniality : KENYA - Carolyne Nalugala

 Taman Bhagawan - the venue for the final event

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Interview with Manhunt International Philippines 2012 June Macasaet

Our interview with the handsome and hunky June Macasaet, current titleholder of Manhunt International Philippines and Philippine's delegate for the upcoming Manhunt International 2012 contest in Bangkok, Thailand.


Bios

Age : 28
Height : 6’1” (185 cm)
Personal Motto : Everything is possible if you believe in it.
Favorite Food : Palabok and Spaghetti
Favorite Color : Blue
Favorite Song : "Lead Me Lord" and "Because of You"
Favorite Movie : Too many to mention
Favorite Book :  The Secret, Bible
Favorite Singer/Band : Eminem
Favorite Actor/Actress : Brad Pitt and Adam Sandler



1 Would you please tell us more about yourself? 
My name is June Macasaet. I am 28 years old, 6’1" tall, and I come from Batangas City, Philippines.

2 What is the best memory from your childhood time? 
When I was a child I used to swim together with my Dad in a beach at my hometown Batangas City. My skin color was so tan or totally black that time ... ha ha ha.

3 If you have to describe yourself in 5 words, which 5 would you use and why? 
Funny, simple, humble, nice and kind. Because I am born that way and my parents has always raised me like this.

June while answering our questions

4 How would you describe a typical day in your life? 
I wake up early, go to gym, taking my breakfast, go to castings, and I always pray.

5 Who is the biggest inspiration in your life? 
My family, we are not rich but we are always together as one.

6 Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? 
I would be either a successful businessman or a famous celebrity in the Philippines. Let's hope for the best!


7 What makes you interested in joining a male pageant? 
The competition and the excitement.. It is totally exciting to be given a chance to represent your country at an international competition.

8 How do you feel about representing your country at Manhunt International 2012? 
I am excited and nervous at the same time. But of course I am very proud to represent the Philippines.

9 What is your family and friends reaction about you competing at Manhunt International 2012? 
They are completely shocked and surprised!



10 What is your preparation for Manhunt International 2012? 
I go to the gym regularly to keep myself fit, eating the right food, and preparing how to answer different questions.

11 Do you have any personal target for this upcoming competition? If yes, what is it? 
Like every other competitors, my target is obviously to win!

12 Why do you think you should win Manhunt International 2012? 
I think I am fit for the title. I have the looks, I have the brains. and I have the body. He he he.



13 If you indeed won Manhunt International 2012, to whom would you say “thank you” first? 
I would thank God first..

14 In your own words, what is the definition of an ideal man? 
An ideal man is someone who is not afraid to do anything as long as he knows what is right and what is wrong.

15 Last but not least, what is your message to all your supporters? 
Thank you very much for all of your support and please pray for me.



Special thanks to Manhunt International Philippines organization and June himself for giving us the chance to do this interview!


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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Miss International 2012 Result

The pageant was held at Okinawa Prefectural Budokan Arena Building in Naha, Okinawa, Japan on 21 October 2012 with 69 participating contestants.



Miss International 2012 : JAPAN - Ikumi Yoshimatsu

First Runner Up : FINLAND - Vivi Suominen

Second Runner Up : SRI LANKA - Madusha Mayadunne

Third Runner Up : DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Melody Mir

Fourth Runner Up : PARAGUAY - Nicole Huber

Semifinalists 
BRAZIL - Rafaela Butarelli
COLOMBIA - Melissa Varon
HAITI - Anedie Azael
INDIA - Rochelle Maria Rao
MEXICO - Jessica Garcia Formentti
NAMIBIA - Paulina Malulu
PHILIPPINES - Nicole Schmitz
UNITED KINGDOM - Alize Lily Mounter
USA - Amanda Renee Delgado
VENEZUELA - Blanca Aljibles

Special Awards 
• Miss Internet : MYANMAR - Nang Khin Zay Yar
• Miss Photogenic : JAPAN - Ikumi Yoshimatsu
• Miss Friendship : MAURITIUS - Ameeksha Dilchand
• Miss Talent : RUSSIA - Ekaterina Meglinskaia
• Miss JOICEF : HAITI - Anedie Azael
• Best National Costume : HONDURAS - Nicole Velasquez

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Miss International 2012 Final Leaderboard

One of the major secret in winning a pageant is perhaps an ability to consistently perform well throughout the duration of the contest. After 3 weeks of competition, people eventually start to see which Miss International 2012 contestants continue to shine and which ones lose their sparks. While this is not the only indicator to see if one contestant would go far, it is undoubtedly an important clue to make a prediction, and that is the basic behind this Final Leaderboard. With only hours before the Grand Final, we try to find the girls who have consistently stole the scene these past 3 weeks and the top girls based on our choice are ...




The Leaderboard
1. Colombia
2. Poland
3. Thailand
4. India
5. Paraguay
6. Dominican Republic
7. Philippines
8. Spain
9. United Kingdom
10. Sri Lanka
11. Brazil
12. Indonesia
13. Guam
14. Japan
15. Myanmar

In the end, we keep our choice from the previous Leaderboard Colombia on the top spot. She is what Miss International judges historically look for, an exotic Latina with a sweet angelic face and sexy body. Also falls in this "sweet and sexy Latina" classification is Dominican Republic, However Melissa Varon won our heart over due to her softer and sweeter facial feature compared to Melody Mir somewhat harsher feature.

Another major threat for the crown is Poland, a major blonde bombshell, whom historically also loved by Miss International judges. Team Asia also performs very strong this year, and we expect at least an Asian beauty, either Thailand or India, to be in the Top 3 this year. Brazil, the Runner Up of the first Leaderboard, drops just outside the Top 10 this time due to our her body which is not in shape, at least  pageant-wise. The only reason we still keep Rafaela Butarelli in the list is because we consider her as one of the most beautiful face this year.

The list also includes several countries which are normally ignored and regarded as cellar-dwellers in pageant. Sri Lanka is the best dark-skinned girl this year, and seeing how poorly girls with ebony complexion perform at Miss International, she could be the only and token "black" girl for this year semifinalist. Guam has surprised us a lot this year. After their beautiful delegate at Miss World, this island country once again sends a worthy contestant to Miss International. Hopefully this time they will not be ignored again. Finally we also have Myanmar, a long lost country in pageant stratosphere which makes a return with major upset.

So that is all for our final choice. How about yourself ... do you agree with our choice?


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Friday, October 19, 2012

Top 5 Most Beautiful National Costume at Miss International 2012

 Costume lovers, now it is your turn for the spotlight! After selecting the most photogenic and the best body among the Miss International 2012 contestants, now it's our turn to pick our faves among the colorful array of national costumes donned by the contestants this year. It's never an easy job, but we have finally made our 5 choices of the most beautiful national costume at Miss International 2012. How about yourself ... do you agree with our choice?


First Place
INDONESIA - Liza Elly Purnamasari

Second Place
HONDURAS - Nicole Velasquez

Third Place
BRAZIL - Rafaella Butarelli

 Fourth Place
JAPAN - Ikumi Yoshimatsu

Fifth Place
PANAMA - Karen Jordan Beitia


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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Beauty on Reality 2

Several months ago we have published our first ever "Beauty on Reality" article, list of some pageant winners and contestants who have appeared in reality show as well, highlighting the close relationship between pageant and reality show. This time we have compiled a second, fresh, new list with an entire new casts from around the world pageant-sphere. So without further ado, let's meet the casts of the new season of "Beauty on Reality", starting with ....

Cesar Curti
Famous in pageant as : Mister International 2011
Famous in reality show as : The Amazing Race Latin America 4 contestant

Azra Akin
Famous in pageant as : Miss World 2002
Famous in reality show as : Dancing with The Star Turkey 1 contestant

Natasha Sutadisastra
Famous in pageant as : Miss Tourism Queen International Bali 2011
Famous in reality show as : The Amazing Race Asia 4 contestant

Rachael Finch
Famous in pageant as : Miss Universe Australia 2009
Famous in reality show as : Dancing with The Star Australia 10 contestant

Charlotte Holmes
Famous in pageant as : Miss World England 2012
Famous in reality show as : Britain's Next Top Model 6 contestant

Truong Nam Thanh
Famous in pageant as : 3rd Runner Up Manhunt International 2011
Famous in reality show as : Dancing with The Stars Vietnam 1 contestant

Katie Hanson
Famous in pageant as : Miss Delaware USA 2011
Famous in reality show as : Survivor 25 contestant

Nadine Zamira
Famous in pageant as : Miss Indonesia Earth 2009
Famous in reality show as : The Amazing Race Asia 4 contestant

Rachel Legrain-Trapani
Famous in pageant as : Miss France 2007
Famous in reality show as : Secret Story France 3 contestant

Natalie Pack
Famous in pageant as : Miss California USA 2012
Famous in reality show as : America's Next Top Model 12 contestant


Know any other beauty pageant contestants who has appeared in reality show as well? Leave your comment after the jump and let us know too!

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Miss International 2012 First Leaderboard

Out of all the major pageants we follow each year, Miss International is perhaps the most unpredictable. That is caused, mostly, because we never really understand the judging process and criteria behind the selection of its winner. Regardless it won't stop us to release our Leaderboard and predict the winner. We are lucky because this year, aside from the official picture (which features the girls in their own selection of swimsuit), we are treated with lush of pictures of the pageant activities from social media likes Facebook and Twitter. They really help us in selecting the faves and eventually shapes up this first Leaderboard for Miss International 2012.


The Leaderboard
1. Colombia
2. Brazil
3. Thailand
4. Poland
5. Dominican Republic
6. Paraguay
7. India
8. United Kingdom
9. Philippines
10. Spain
11. Sri Lanka
12. Guam
13. Argentina
14. Japan
15. Indonesia

So statistically speaking, South American region has won more Miss International crowns than any other region in the past 10 editions, and naturally our choice goes to a sensual and exotic Goddess of South American origin, Colombia. A fave of many pageants fans around the world, she has what it takes to bring the fourth crown to her homeland. Runner Up position is awarded to Brazil who has the face of the competition (facially we think she is even more beautiful than Colombia), but makes us worried with her figure which is not completely in shape. And in the third place we have Thailand, a country which has been doing so well at this pageant lately and this year once again sends a worthy contender for the crown.

Surely with one more week to go, there will be some changes and adjustments for our Leaderboard. Until then .... stay tuned!

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Top 7 Most Beautiful Body at Miss International 2012 (IP Choice)

What makes a body beautiful? We don't deny that in pageant, size does matters, and most of the time a beautiful body is identified with a slim figure. However we don't want the overly skinny borderline anorexic body too. So, if it is up to us, we would define a beautiful body, pageant-wise, as a curvaceous and slim yet a toned and healthy body. And that is what we think these 7 women have in common. We initially tried to pick only 5 of them but in the end we ended up with 7 choices as the most beautiful body at Miss International 2012. How about yourself ... do you agree with our choice?

First Place
PARAGUAY - Nicole Huber

Second Place
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Melody Mir

Third Place
INDIA - Rochelle Maria Rao

Fourth Place
COLOMBIA - Melissa Varon

Fifth Place
UNITED KINGDOM - Alize Lily Mounter

Sixth Place
MEXICO - Jessica Garcia Formenti

Seventh Place
GUAM - Chanel Cruz Jarett


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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Top 5 Most Photogenic Beauty at Miss International 2012 (IP Choice)

Being photogenic requires something more than having a beautiful face. It requires the mastery of ability to make your beauty captured by the camera and translated into your photo. A such even the most beautiful woman alive could be not photogenic at all. These 5 Miss International 2012 contestants are lucky because, in our opinion, they have the said skill to make their beauty shines through the camera lens. Out of all contestants this year, we have picked these 5 as the most photogenic beauty at Miss International 2012. How about yourself ... do you agree with our choice?

First Place
BRAZIL - Rafaela Butarelli

Second Place
THAILAND - Rungsinee Panjaburi

Third Place
COLOMBIA - Melissa Varon

Fourth Place
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Melody Mir


Fifth Place
INDONESIA - Liza Elly


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