Re: ****Miss Universe 2016 - Complete Coverage - The Final Stretch!****

**kleftokotou** Thu Jan 19, 2017 10:55 pm

Lucky wrote:......
I believe she is a smart pretty inside person, but this is a beauty pageant!!!
It´s just a question of inertia...

**darkvindak** Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:02 pm

Trump please take back MU ! Smile

Miss Grand International will be in future most interesting pageant to follow.

**Del** Fri Jan 20, 2017 1:17 am

**bonner** Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:52 am

Confirmed 65th Miss Universe format

Top 12 is OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED

The pageant will go from 12 - 9 - 6 - 3

Competition Rules

The winner of Miss Universe must be confident. She must understand the values of our brand and the responsibilities of the title. She must have the ability to articulate her ambition as Miss Universe. A contestant should demonstrate authenticity, credibility and exhibit grace under pressure. The women who compete embody the modern, global aspiration for the potential within all women.

The MISS UNIVERSE® Competition begins with three days of preliminary interviews that includes a swimsuit and evening gown presentation show. These preliminary events are especially important as it will be the first time the judges and fans really get to know the contestants. The preliminary competition is the driving force in selecting the Top 12 contestants whom will be named during the televised event.

The live telecast and final competition kicks off with an announcement of the Top 12. Each of these contestants will walk the runway during the swimsuit segment displaying her dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Scores from each judge and home viewers via the Miss Universe Global Fan Vote will be averaged. The Top 9 is determined by the nine highest averaged scores during the first stage of competition.

The Top 9 contestants move on to the second stage of the competition during the evening gown segment. The judges and fans will see the contestants' personal style as they walk the stage in their evening gown of choice. However, the exact design of the gown does not count towards the total score and instead the judges focus on how confidently each woman presents herself. Each contestant receives an averaged score from the panel of judges including the home vote, furthering the contestants with the highest averages to move forward in the competition.

From the scores given in the evening gown competition, the Top 6 competitors are chosen, bringing them to the Final Question round. Each woman selects a judge at random who presents a question focused on various social, cultural and political topics affecting their country and/or the world. In the event that a translator is needed, one will be provided at the request of the contestant. The Final Question round will determine the contestant’s ability to articulate themselves under pressure while sharing a thoughtful, well-informed response. Again, all scores are averaged and the Top 3 contestants move on to the Final Look.

During the last stage of the competition, the judges and home viewers are asked to make a decision based on their overall performance through the Final Look. Rather than score, this segment is ranked, meaning the judges and home viewers base their vote on who they think should win the title.
The event concludes with the host announcing the winner of Miss Universe. In the event that the winner is unable to fulfill her duties, the first-runner up will take her place as Miss Universe.

**bonner** Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:47 am

bonner wrote:

Davao Fashion show

29 selected candidates will having a fashion show in Davao.

1.Argentina
2.Austria
3.Belgium
4.Bulgaria
5.China
6.Czech Republic
7.Ecuador
8.Guyana
9.Honduras
10.Hungary
11.India
12.Indonesia
13.Kazakhstan
14.Mexico
15.Myanmar
16.Namibia
17.Netherlands
18.Nigeria
19.Paraguay
20.Philippines
21.Russia
22.Singapore
23.Sierra Leone
24.Slovak Republic
25.Switzerland
26.Tanzania
27.Turkey
28.USA
29.Venezuela

Actually there is only 28 candidates that was selected for the Fashion Show in Davao they are

1.USA
2.Switzerland
3.India
4.Bulgaria
5.Sierra Leone
6.Paraguay
7.Tanzania
8.Myanmar
9.Hungary
10.Philippines
11.Argentina
12.Belgium
13.China
14.Ecuador
15.Kazakhstan
16.Mexico
17.Russia
18.Ukraine
19.Czech Republic
20.Guyana
21.Honduras
22.Singapore
23.Slovak Republic
24.Turkey
25.Venezuela
26.Indonesia
27.Namibia
28.Nigeria

These ladies are not included

Austria
Netherlands

**bonner** Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:00 am

Miss Universe 2016 ladies shine in Mindanao fabrics

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MANILA, Philippines – Twenty-eight Miss Universe 2016 candidates walked the runway in Davao on Thursday, January 19, in dresses by Davao-based designers and designer Renee Salud.

The dresses at the show, titled "Mindanao Tapestery," were made of cloth woven by Mindanao tribeswomen.

According to a press release, the following are the Davao-based designers whose works were featured in the show:

Alfonso Boy Guinoo
Aztec Barba
Dodjie Batu
Emi Englis
Egay Ayag
Benjie Panizales
Edgar Buyan
Wilson Limon
Silverio Anglacer
Kenny Ladaga

Here are the ladies who wore their designs.

Nigeria

Namibia

Mexico

Kazakhstan

Indonesia

Guyana

China

Venezuela

Ukraine

Honduras

Czech Republic

Ecuador

Slovak Republic

Singapore

Belgium

Russia

Argentina

Turkey

Philippines

Hungary

Myanmar

Tanzania

Paraguay

Sierra Leone

Bulgaria

India

Switzerland

USA

**Lucky** Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:19 am

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Czech Rep. - Honduras - Slovak Rep.

**bonner** Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:12 am

bonner wrote:
Pico De Loro, Batangas

I don't have the list yet who will be in Batangas

Here are the list of the candidates who were invited at Nasugbu, Batangas
and they are with Pia Wurtzbach

1.Dominican Republic
2.Germany
3.Costa Rica
4.Bahamas
5.Belize
6.Georgia
7.Croatia
8.Angola
9.Iceland
10.Sri Lanka
11.Curaçao
12.Portugal
13.Panama
14.Romania
15.Bolivia

**bonner** Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:13 am

bonner wrote:Aside from the event in Cebu where all candidates are present

Here are the candidates that was not invited yet for a special event outside Manila. I hope they are all present in Batangas

Angola
Bahamas
Bolivia
Croatia
Curacao
Georgia
Germany
Iceland
Jamaica
Panama
Portugal
Romania
Sri Lanka
Ukraine

Only Jamaica is the one who never been invited to any special event outside Manila. Or maybe I missed her

**bonner** Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:18 am

**bonner** Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:21 am

Davao Tour with the Department of Tourism.

Hungary

Czech Republic

Sierra Leone

Belgium

**bonner** Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:27 am

So many photos online. I am overwhelmed

anyway the schedule today says they will have Lunch at the Manila Hotel

And the candidates went to charity today

Smile Train, the world's leading cleft charity, invited a group of this year's Miss Universe candidates to participate in an empowerment workshop with some very special former cleft patients.
@ Taft Room, Seaside Blvd., Bay City,Pasay