Ara Arida, Bea Santiago, Jamie Herrell cover Muse.ph March 2015

Beauty queens Ariella "Ara" Arida, Bea Rose Santiago and Jamie Herrell are on three separate covers of Muse.ph's March 2015 issue.

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Toni Gonzaga and Ara Arida criticized for their Bb. Pilipinas 2015 hosting

Toni Gonzaga hosted last night's Bb. Pilipinas 2015 pageant together with Xian Lim. Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner-up Ariella "Ara" Arida, meanwhile, was a co-presenter together with Shacey Supsup (Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up) and Venus Raj (Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up).

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Ariella Arida, Kris Janson, Fabio Ide and Brent Javier to heat up 'The Singing Bee'

Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner up Ariella Arida, Binibining Pilipinas–Intercontinental 2014 Kris Janson, and hunk models Fabio Ide and Brent Javier will heat up viewers’ mornings this Thursday (May 22) in “The Singing Bee.”

The four have already conquered the ramp, but do they also have what it takes to show off their lyrics guessing skills? To ease the tension, Ariella, Kris, Fabio, and Brent give sample performances before the clash between them starts.

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Pinay beauty queens talk about their journey to the crown in 'The Bottomline'

World-class Filipina beauty will reign in “The Bottomline With Boy Abunda” this Saturday (February 15) as Miss Universe 3rd runner-up Ariella Arida, Miss Supranational Mutya Johanna Datul, and Miss International Bea Rose Santiago face Asia’s King of Talk Boy Abunda to talk about their journey towards claiming their respective crowns.

Were they pressured to represent the Philippines, knowing the country has been on a winning streak in international beauty pageants the past few years?

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Watch: Ariella Arida in Emin's 'In Another Life' music video

Check out Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner-up Ariella Arida in the music video of In Another Life by Russian singer Emin. Ariella was one of the chosen 12 Miss Universe 2013 candidates to be featured in the video. It was shot a few days before the coronation night last November.

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Metro magazine kicks off 25th anniversary year with sexiest ‘Metro Body’ shoot ever

To kick off its 25^th anniversary year, Metro is bringing its readers the boldest and most daring edition of its highly anticipated Metro Body Issue, where Miss Universe 2013 3^rd Runner Up Ariella Arida sizzles on the cover in one of the season’s hottest trends.

This Saturday (January 11), get the chance to be part of her meet and greet plus autograph signing of the magazine at National Bookstore in Glorietta 1.

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Ariella Arida covers Metro Jan 2014

Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner-up Ariella Arida is looking so tanned and sexy on the cover of Metro magazine’s January 2014 issue.

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Ariella Arida talks about the Latinas of Miss Universe 2013

Ariella Arida was asked about the Latina contestants of Miss Universe 2013 during the presscon that was arranged for her upon her arrival in the Philippines.

She became controversial before she flew to Russia for the pageant because of her alleged negative comment about how Latinas cannot speak good English.

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Ariella Arida is back in Manila

Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner-up Ariella Arida is now back in Manila.

She made Pinoys all over the world very proud when she finished 3rd runner-up during the November 9 coronation night held at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia.

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Olivia Culpo roots for Ariella Arida for the Miss Universe crown

Many were rooting for Ariella Arida to win the crown during the Miss Universe 2013 pageant last Saturday (Sunday, Manila time), and that includes Olivia Culpo who was last year's title holder.

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Ariella Arida is Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner-up

Philippines’ bet Ariella Arida finished 3rd runner up at the recently concluded “Miss Universe 2013” pageant held in Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia that aired live on Velvet and early this morning on ABS-CBN with Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler taking home the coveted diamond nexus crown.

The 24-year-old beauty from Laguna bested 80 other candidates from across the world and made it to the top five alongside Spain’s Patricia Rodríguez who finished 1^st runner up; Ecuador’s Constanza Báez as 2^nd runner up; and Brazil’s Jakelyne Oliveira as 4^th runner up.

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Miss Universe 2013 is Gabriela Isler of Venezuela, Philippines’ Ariella Arida is 3rd runner-up

Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler was named Miss Universe 2013 during the coronation night held at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia on November 9 (Nov. 10, Manila time).

Gabriela, 25, bested 85 other beautiful contestants from around the world.

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Miss Universe 2013 - Results

The Miss Universe 2013 coronation night was held at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia on November 9th (Nov. 10 in Manila). The show was hosted by MSNBC Live’s Thomas Roberts and America’s Got Talent’s Melanie Brown.

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Ariella Arida stunning in swimsuit and evening gown (Miss Universe 2013)

Miss Philippines Ariella Arida stole the show during the recent Miss Universe 2013 preliminary competition after she strutted on stage wearing her swimsuit and evening gown that not only gained one of the loudest cheers from the crowd but also gained positive feedback online, making her a trending topic on Twitter.

Filipino fans stayed awake after midnight just to support Ara. While watching the livestream on the official Miss Universe site, Filipino netizens from around the world shared how much Ara wowed them and how proud they are of the Philippines’ bet to the prestigious beauty pageant.

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Misss Philippines Ariella Arida preliminary competition photos and video (Miss Universe 2013)

Miss Philippines Ariella “Ara” Arida was well-applauded during the Miss Universe 2013 Preliminary Competition held November 5 at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia.

Ara’s very Filipina beauty was a stand-out and her lively walk and poses (that include cute, little shrugs of her shoulders) set her apart from the rest.

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Janine Tugonon defends Ariella Arida

Speaking English is not a pre-requisite to winning Miss Universe.

Just like what she answered at the Miss Universe pageant last year, Miss Universe 2012 first runner-up Janine Tugonon reiterated her view and defended Philippines bet Ariella Arida from criticisms of her poor command of the English language.

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Ariella Arida chosen to appear in Russian singer’s music video

Miss Philippines Ariella “Ara” Arida seems to be one of the favorites among the Miss Universe 2013 candidates. She’s been included in some, if not most, of the major events, most recent of which is being one of the chosen nine to appear on Emin’s music video.

Emin is an Azerbaijan-born Russian singer who is also one of the performers in the Miss Universe 2013 pageant night.

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Miss Philippines Ariella Arida chosen to participate at Nobu Moscow event

Ten Miss Universe 2013 candidates were recently chosen to participate in an event at the Nobu Moscow restaurant.

Miss Philippines Ariella “Ara” Arida was one of the chosen ten delegates. Joining her were Miss Peru Cindy Mejia, Miss Japan Yukimi Matsuo, Miss Puerto Rico Monic Perez, Miss Ukraine Olga Storozhenko, Miss Russia Elmira Abdrazakova, Miss France Hinarani de Longeaux, Miss Spain Patricia Rodriguez, Miss Dominican Republic Yaritza Reyes, and Miss Czech Republic Gabriela Kratochvilova.

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Miss Universe 2013 judges, performers announced

It's only less than a week before the coronation night of Miss Universe 2013 which will be held November 9th at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia.

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Miss Universe 2013 Top 16 leaked?

A pre-pageant judge of Miss Universe 2013 allegedly posted a blurred photo of the Top 16 results on her Instagram account.

Despite the efforts to blur the image, however, some of the countries’ names could still be read.

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