Lucky 13?

When Janine Tugonon gave her answer to the final question at the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant, millions of Filipinos around the world cheered and thought that they might be witnessing what could have been the most exciting evening in Philippine pageantry in more than 40 years.  But much to everyone’s disappointment, Janine had to settle for second place, behind the beautiful Olivia Culpo of good ole USA.

From that moment on, the search for the next Miss Philippines, who can finally bring home the Miss Universe crown back to this country of 7,107 islands (during high tide), began.

The most anticipated pageant in the Philippines is about to take place this Sunday, April 14, 2013.  Incidentally, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated is celebrating its 50 years of existence and in honor of their golden anniversary, they’ve increased the number of contestants to 50.  This year, the pageant attracted high-caliber, well-educated women from all walks of life.  Some of these women are highly-successful entrepreneurs, college and graduate students as well as working professionals.  There are definite standouts among this group but looking back into the pageant’s history, there is always that element of the underdog rising to the top.

Some of the noteworthy candidates include: 1 – Ria Rabajante, 5 – Sofia Mustonen, 12 – Camille Nazar, 13 – Charmaine Elima, 15 – Pia Wurtzbach, 16 – Cindy Miranda, 17- Carin Ramos, 20 – Bea Rose Santiago, 28 – Mercegrace Raquel, 31 – Ma. Angelica De Leon, 33 – Parul Shah, 36 – Angel May Villafuerte, 37 – Alaine Baccay, 39 – Mutya Datul, 41 – Ariella Arida, 43 – Rhea Nakpil and 49 – Herlie Kim Artugue.

But if we have to choose who we think the Philippines should send to the 2013 Miss Universe Pageant, it’s a unanimous vote.  It’s 2013…we have to go with candidate number 13, Charmaine Elima!  Lucky 13!  She is fresh, stunning and looks amazing with or without make-up.  She’s elegant, great stage presence and an amazing body.  But, what do we know? We’re not experts.

Photo courtesy of Bb. Pilipinas

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