Don't Faint Just Yet

They all look hungry, don't you think? Especially the girl second to the left.

But then I think Philippines has a chance. She's actually leading in most of the independent polls even in other countries. She's also one of the most photographed among the 89 candidates. There's also a bigger chance for her because a Pinay in the judges' panel. I'm not saying Lea Salonga should be biased, though. All I'm saying is that who would best appreciate a contestant in an international pageant like this than someone from her own race?

I could imagine tabloid headlines would Shamcey win. They'd say she only got the title because there's a Filipino in the judges panel. But, of course, that's just wishful thinking... for now.

Here's Shamcey Supsup's national costume:

Looking like a winner, no?

The Toughest Question

Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj’s Top 5 question is one of the toughest to answer, ABC World News reports. Even presidents and the smartest of people find it difficult to respond to that question William Baldwin threw Venus.

Venus Raj is Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner-up!

Venus Raj won 4th runner-up. What are you complaining about?

 

The best response to this that I’ve read online was from Twitter’s @riccichan. He says “TANDAAN: marami na tayong mga matatalinong contestants na di man lang umabot ng top 15.”

 

It’s because after being a crowd favorite and landing in the Top 5, many think that Venus Raj could have taken home the crown if not for her answer in the Top 5 Q&A, where the actor William Baldwin threw her the question of what’s the one big mistake she had made in her life and how she made it right.

 

Her answer below:

 

 

Well as for me, she had done her best and had put the Philippines in good light after that hostage drama at the Quirino Grandstand last night.

Venus Raj did a fantastic job and she deserves to be honored. We don’t always land in the Top 5, do we?