fermnedoza wrote:
I hope this is for Indonesia. And I also hope Puteri gets it.
fermnedoza wrote:
blunderer wrote:fermnedoza wrote:
What country?
fermnedoza wrote:blunderer wrote:fermnedoza wrote:
What country?
Ea'rend¿l wrote:Power-mad wrote:This is interesting. Fluency in English is now one of the requirements for MEV candidates. Although Prince Julio spoke about facility with the English language as being essential, especially in TV interviews last year, it wasn't really a "requirement," until now that is. Los certamen continue to evolve in Venezuela...
And look at that, my first post ever with an IG link.
Your post still needs mods approval even when your tag is already upgraded?
Power-mad wrote:No confirmation yet if Portfolio International still holds the Intercontinental franchise (or which other minor pageants they're sending delegates to). I think someone posted here some time back that Elias has decided to concentrate only on contests that have an environmental angle?
JustinSky wrote:Power-mad wrote:No confirmation yet if Portfolio International still holds the Intercontinental franchise (or which other minor pageants they're sending delegates to). I think someone posted here some time back that Elias has decided to concentrate only on contests that have an environmental angle?
Speaking of Colombia, when they announced that screening is starting soon, some Colombian pages and fans are tagging Kimberly Hooker to join. Is she famous?
Power-mad wrote:JustinSky wrote:Power-mad wrote:No confirmation yet if Portfolio International still holds the Intercontinental franchise (or which other minor pageants they're sending delegates to). I think someone posted here some time back that Elias has decided to concentrate only on contests that have an environmental angle?
Speaking of Colombia, when they announced that screening is starting soon, some Colombian pages and fans are tagging Kimberly Hooker to join. Is she famous?
Hmmm, I don't really follow any other pageant closely (aside from Miss Earth and a few nationals) so I will not pretend to be an expert on goings on in Colombia (let alone CNB/Senorita Colombia) but this may answer your question (Source: Black Pageant Queens IG) ...
This just in.....EL TIEMPO (Colombia) reports that after the controversy caused by the fact that San Andrés, Providencia & Santa Catalina's representative to the Miss Colombia pageant (CNB), Kimberly Hooker Naranjo, was not among the 10 semi-finalists, San Andres will not send more candidates to the pageant after alleging racial and ethnic discrimination. Miss Hooker Naranjo was not among the semi-finalists despite being a heavy favorite for the crown due to her beauty, elegance, and being multilingual.
Due to this situation, the San Andrés Department's Beauty Corporation announced that it will not send candidates to CNB again [BPQ note: departments are akin to states/provinces in Colombia]. "It is an act of ignorance of the country's ethnic diversity and multiculturalism and contrary to the Raizal* people and their constitutional recognition," reads the San Andres Beauty Corporation's statement. The decision of the organization, says the document, "is taken at a time when the entire world sends messages of incorporation of minorities as a sign of reparation, progress and identity affirmation."
Racism accusations have plagued the Miss Colombia contest since its creation in 1934. Only two Afro-Colombians, both from Chocó, have won the title: Vanesa Mendoza (2001) and Andrea Tovar (2016).
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* San Andrés, Providencia, & Santa Catalina are culturally Anglo islands off Colombia's Caribbean coast. Raizals are black or mixed-race Colombians of Caribbean (& sometimes British) ancestry. Raizals have two key differences from most Colombians: (1) They are mostly Protestant, in an overwhelmingly Catholic country; & (2) Their first language is an English Creole language (but they're also fluent in Spanish). They are a constitutionally recognized Afro-Colombian subgroup. San Andrés organizers contend that Kimberly was systematically eliminated for (1) being Afro-Colombian; & (2) for not being the "right" kind of Afro-Colombian due to her obvious Raizal background (Anglo surname of Hooker — in Latin America the father's surname goes first — and hailing from San Andrés).
Hat tip to @mrmccanngallego for alerting us about the uproar
Power-mad wrote:Ea'rend¿l wrote:Power-mad wrote:This is interesting. Fluency in English is now one of the requirements for MEV candidates. Although Prince Julio spoke about facility with the English language as being essential, especially in TV interviews last year, it wasn't really a "requirement," until now that is. Los certamen continue to evolve in Venezuela...
And look at that, my first post ever with an IG link.
Your post still needs mods approval even when your tag is already upgraded?
All sorted Captain E. Might just have been a glitch when I first posted after the tag upgrade.
Geeyourhair wrote:fermnedoza wrote:blunderer wrote:fermnedoza wrote:
What country?
Hahaha parang nakahighlight ang North. Is it Mexico?
Ea'rend¿l wrote:Power-mad wrote:Ea'rend¿l wrote:Power-mad wrote:This is interesting. Fluency in English is now one of the requirements for MEV candidates. Although Prince Julio spoke about facility with the English language as being essential, especially in TV interviews last year, it wasn't really a "requirement," until now that is. Los certamen continue to evolve in Venezuela...
And look at that, my first post ever with an IG link.
Your post still needs mods approval even when your tag is already upgraded?
All sorted Captain E. Might just have been a glitch when I first posted after the tag upgrade.
Good to know.
Regarding MEV, I hope they will allow the MEV-Air 2019 to compete again in the coming years.
Power-mad wrote:Ea'rend¿l wrote:Power-mad wrote:Ea'rend¿l wrote:Power-mad wrote:This is interesting. Fluency in English is now one of the requirements for MEV candidates. Although Prince Julio spoke about facility with the English language as being essential, especially in TV interviews last year, it wasn't really a "requirement," until now that is. Los certamen continue to evolve in Venezuela...
And look at that, my first post ever with an IG link.
Your post still needs mods approval even when your tag is already upgraded?
All sorted Captain E. Might just have been a glitch when I first posted after the tag upgrade.
Good to know.
Regarding MEV, I hope they will allow the MEV-Air 2019 to compete again in the coming years.
I don't think MEV and Globovision will be inclined to allow returnees (both candidates and runners-up), at least for now. But things could change. Look at MVO: if recent news are to be believed, it seems they are now accepting applications from previous candidates (and even runners-up)--El Zar would go berserk if this happened on his watch .
Talking about a wish-returnee-list, topping mine would be Sarilé Daniela González, Miss Earth Aire Venezuela 2018. She was just sensational, especially considering that she was all of 18 (and with zero pageant experience at that) when she won just over a year ago.
P.S. @fermendoza: We all know that MEV was one of the few franchises allowed to sign multiple year contracts. Do you know when the current one expires? Is it up for renewal this year or the next? I am just curious to know if Gorrin and Globovision will muscle Prince Julio and Alyz out and grab the franchise themselves. Truth be told, Miss Tierra/MEV has now become one of Gorrin's crown jewels (excuse the pun) -- I think they will take the franchise if given the chance, even from Prince Julio and Alyz.
Power-mad wrote:JustinSky wrote:Power-mad wrote:No confirmation yet if Portfolio International still holds the Intercontinental franchise (or which other minor pageants they're sending delegates to). I think someone posted here some time back that Elias has decided to concentrate only on contests that have an environmental angle?
Speaking of Colombia, when they announced that screening is starting soon, some Colombian pages and fans are tagging Kimberly Hooker to join. Is she famous?
Hmmm, I don't really follow any other pageant closely (aside from Miss Earth and a few nationals) so I will not pretend to be an expert on goings on in Colombia (let alone CNB/Senorita Colombia) but this may answer your question (Source: Black Pageant Queens IG) ...
This just in.....EL TIEMPO (Colombia) reports that after the controversy caused by the fact that San Andrés, Providencia & Santa Catalina's representative to the Miss Colombia pageant (CNB), Kimberly Hooker Naranjo, was not among the 10 semi-finalists, San Andres will not send more candidates to the pageant after alleging racial and ethnic discrimination. Miss Hooker Naranjo was not among the semi-finalists despite being a heavy favorite for the crown due to her beauty, elegance, and being multilingual.
Due to this situation, the San Andrés Department's Beauty Corporation announced that it will not send candidates to CNB again [BPQ note: departments are akin to states/provinces in Colombia]. "It is an act of ignorance of the country's ethnic diversity and multiculturalism and contrary to the Raizal* people and their constitutional recognition," reads the San Andres Beauty Corporation's statement. The decision of the organization, says the document, "is taken at a time when the entire world sends messages of incorporation of minorities as a sign of reparation, progress and identity affirmation."
Racism accusations have plagued the Miss Colombia contest since its creation in 1934. Only two Afro-Colombians, both from Chocó, have won the title: Vanesa Mendoza (2001) and Andrea Tovar (2016).
_____________________________________
* San Andrés, Providencia, & Santa Catalina are culturally Anglo islands off Colombia's Caribbean coast. Raizals are black or mixed-race Colombians of Caribbean (& sometimes British) ancestry. Raizals have two key differences from most Colombians: (1) They are mostly Protestant, in an overwhelmingly Catholic country; & (2) Their first language is an English Creole language (but they're also fluent in Spanish). They are a constitutionally recognized Afro-Colombian subgroup. San Andrés organizers contend that Kimberly was systematically eliminated for (1) being Afro-Colombian; & (2) for not being the "right" kind of Afro-Colombian due to her obvious Raizal background (Anglo surname of Hooker — in Latin America the father's surname goes first — and hailing from San Andrés).
Hat tip to @mrmccanngallego for alerting us about the uproar
fermnedoza wrote:Geeyourhair wrote:fermnedoza wrote:blunderer wrote:fermnedoza wrote:
What country?
Hahaha parang nakahighlight ang North. Is it Mexico?
I was indeed talking about MEXICO; but after digging deeper, sending and exchanging messages with Miss Peachy V. (who did not respond) , MEM and the 3rd party my fears were somehow allayed (at least for now. You see, as I was browsing my FB account yesterday I came across the page of Miss Petite Earth México Organización who is sporting a logo that somehow and in someway bear resemblance to that of Miss Earth, Moreso, they also posted videos from Rappler (now deleted in their page) that were used as promotional videos for ME.
I reached out, sent messages and asked to MEM and MPEM if they are connected to one another, while I also asked Miss Peachy about the Mexican franchise. MEM (or the one manning their page, responded with an "I don't know" while MPEM stated that they have no connection whatsoever with Paul Marsell and MEM but clarified that they respect him.
Thus as far as Mexico is concern the franchise is still with Paul.
blunderer wrote:Power-mad wrote:JustinSky wrote:Power-mad wrote:No confirmation yet if Portfolio International still holds the Intercontinental franchise (or which other minor pageants they're sending delegates to). I think someone posted here some time back that Elias has decided to concentrate only on contests that have an environmental angle?
Speaking of Colombia, when they announced that screening is starting soon, some Colombian pages and fans are tagging Kimberly Hooker to join. Is she famous?
Hmmm, I don't really follow any other pageant closely (aside from Miss Earth and a few nationals) so I will not pretend to be an expert on goings on in Colombia (let alone CNB/Senorita Colombia) but this may answer your question (Source: Black Pageant Queens IG) ...
This just in.....EL TIEMPO (Colombia) reports that after the controversy caused by the fact that San Andrés, Providencia & Santa Catalina's representative to the Miss Colombia pageant (CNB), Kimberly Hooker Naranjo, was not among the 10 semi-finalists, San Andres will not send more candidates to the pageant after alleging racial and ethnic discrimination. Miss Hooker Naranjo was not among the semi-finalists despite being a heavy favorite for the crown due to her beauty, elegance, and being multilingual.
Due to this situation, the San Andrés Department's Beauty Corporation announced that it will not send candidates to CNB again [BPQ note: departments are akin to states/provinces in Colombia]. "It is an act of ignorance of the country's ethnic diversity and multiculturalism and contrary to the Raizal* people and their constitutional recognition," reads the San Andres Beauty Corporation's statement. The decision of the organization, says the document, "is taken at a time when the entire world sends messages of incorporation of minorities as a sign of reparation, progress and identity affirmation."
Racism accusations have plagued the Miss Colombia contest since its creation in 1934. Only two Afro-Colombians, both from Chocó, have won the title: Vanesa Mendoza (2001) and Andrea Tovar (2016).
_____________________________________
* San Andrés, Providencia, & Santa Catalina are culturally Anglo islands off Colombia's Caribbean coast. Raizals are black or mixed-race Colombians of Caribbean (& sometimes British) ancestry. Raizals have two key differences from most Colombians: (1) They are mostly Protestant, in an overwhelmingly Catholic country; & (2) Their first language is an English Creole language (but they're also fluent in Spanish). They are a constitutionally recognized Afro-Colombian subgroup. San Andrés organizers contend that Kimberly was systematically eliminated for (1) being Afro-Colombian; & (2) for not being the "right" kind of Afro-Colombian due to her obvious Raizal background (Anglo surname of Hooker — in Latin America the father's surname goes first — and hailing from San Andrés).
Hat tip to @mrmccanngallego for alerting us about the uproar
She may be the BLACK Miss Earth we all have been waiting for.
Geeyourhair wrote:blunderer wrote:Power-mad wrote:JustinSky wrote:Power-mad wrote:No confirmation yet if Portfolio International still holds the Intercontinental franchise (or which other minor pageants they're sending delegates to). I think someone posted here some time back that Elias has decided to concentrate only on contests that have an environmental angle?
Speaking of Colombia, when they announced that screening is starting soon, some Colombian pages and fans are tagging Kimberly Hooker to join. Is she famous?
Hmmm, I don't really follow any other pageant closely (aside from Miss Earth and a few nationals) so I will not pretend to be an expert on goings on in Colombia (let alone CNB/Senorita Colombia) but this may answer your question (Source: Black Pageant Queens IG) ...
This just in.....EL TIEMPO (Colombia) reports that after the controversy caused by the fact that San Andrés, Providencia & Santa Catalina's representative to the Miss Colombia pageant (CNB), Kimberly Hooker Naranjo, was not among the 10 semi-finalists, San Andres will not send more candidates to the pageant after alleging racial and ethnic discrimination. Miss Hooker Naranjo was not among the semi-finalists despite being a heavy favorite for the crown due to her beauty, elegance, and being multilingual.
Due to this situation, the San Andrés Department's Beauty Corporation announced that it will not send candidates to CNB again [BPQ note: departments are akin to states/provinces in Colombia]. "It is an act of ignorance of the country's ethnic diversity and multiculturalism and contrary to the Raizal* people and their constitutional recognition," reads the San Andres Beauty Corporation's statement. The decision of the organization, says the document, "is taken at a time when the entire world sends messages of incorporation of minorities as a sign of reparation, progress and identity affirmation."
Racism accusations have plagued the Miss Colombia contest since its creation in 1934. Only two Afro-Colombians, both from Chocó, have won the title: Vanesa Mendoza (2001) and Andrea Tovar (2016).
_____________________________________
* San Andrés, Providencia, & Santa Catalina are culturally Anglo islands off Colombia's Caribbean coast. Raizals are black or mixed-race Colombians of Caribbean (& sometimes British) ancestry. Raizals have two key differences from most Colombians: (1) They are mostly Protestant, in an overwhelmingly Catholic country; & (2) Their first language is an English Creole language (but they're also fluent in Spanish). They are a constitutionally recognized Afro-Colombian subgroup. San Andrés organizers contend that Kimberly was systematically eliminated for (1) being Afro-Colombian; & (2) for not being the "right" kind of Afro-Colombian due to her obvious Raizal background (Anglo surname of Hooker — in Latin America the father's surname goes first — and hailing from San Andrés).
Hat tip to @mrmccanngallego for alerting us about the uproar
She may be the BLACK Miss Earth we all have been waiting for.
I completely agree! This is the kind of beauty I want to be the first "black" Miss Earth.
Ea'rend¿l wrote:The design looks like Halong Bay in Vietnam. Does this mean that Vietnam might host ME again?
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