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.
Beauty Queens Shamcey Supsup, Janine Tugonon and Venus Raj are on the cover of Preview magazine’s May 2013 issue.
Photographed by BJ Pascual and styled by Liz Uy, these beauties put the Philippines on the (beauty pageant) map when they made it to the Top 5 of the Miss Universe beauty pageant for three consecutive years. Venus was 4th runner-up in 2010, Shamcey was 3rd runner-up in 2011, and Janine was 1st runner-up in 2012.
Miss Universe 2012 1st runner-up Janine Tugonon confessed on Kris TV that she and boyfriend Jaypee Santos have broken up over an argument that involved The Script vocalist Danny O'Donoghue.
Janine said she and Jaypee watched the band’s concert here in Manila at the Smart Araneta Coliseum where she met the foreign singer during the meet and greet.
Miss Universe 2012 1st runner-up Janine Tugonon graces the cover Metro magazine’s Swimsuit Issue (March 2013).
Janine is wearing a Louis Vuitton number on the cover photo shot on location at Bellevue Resort in Bohol by Paolo Pineda. And would you believe that this is just her first magazine cover ever?
TV Patrol, ABS-CBN’s flagship news program, topped national TV ratings on December 20 due to Filipinos wanting to know more about Janine Tugonon’s runner-up finish at the Miss Universe 2012 pageant that was aired via satellite on the same network that morning.
Pinoys, including the blogger, were curious to know why Ms. Philippines wasn’t declared the winner when she delivered the best answer during the final Q&A of the pageant.
After her recent enchanting triumph in Las Vegas, Miss Universe 2012 first runner up Janine Tugonon continues to share inspiration to her fellow Filipinos as she shares her empowering life story this Saturday (December 22) in ABS-CBN’s trending showbiz talk show “Showbiz Inside Report.”
Is being a beauty queen her childhood dream? What were the challenges that she had to go through before she made it to Miss Universe 2012?
ASAP 2012” is all set to spread love, smiles, and merriment this Sunday (December 23) as Kapamilya stars share their blessings with the various families in Compostela Valley, Panay, Bulacan, and Laguna.
Aside from the special gifts of the ASAP Kapamilya, non-stop surprises will surely bring more joy to TV viewers this Sunday including the special visit of the lead stars of the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entries such as Vice Ganda, AiAi delas Alas, Kris Aquino, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, and Xyriel Manabat of “Sisterakas;” Angel Locsin and Zanjoe Marudo of “One More Try;” and Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, and Enchong Dee of “The Strangers.” Love and happiness will also fill the small screens with the Christmas ‘kilig’ treats from primetime love teams Kathryn and Daniel, and Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.
Many pageant enthusiasts who watched Miss Universe 2012 pageant believed that 1st runner-up Janine Tugonon of the Philippines gave a better answer during the Top 5 Q&A than the winner Olivia Culpo of the U.S.A.
Those who thought so expressed their opinions on Twitter, saying that if it were to be based on the final Q&A alone, Janine should have won the crown.
Philippines’ bet Janine Tugonon was hailed as the second most beautiful woman in the world after ending as the 1st runner up in the “Miss Universe 2012” pageant aired via satellite from Las Vegas, Nevada on ABS-CBN.
Miss USA Olivia Culpo took home the crown and is about to start her reign as the new “Miss Universe” replacing Angola’s Leila Lopes who won the title last year. Irene Quintero of Venezuela ended up 2nd runner up; Renae Ayris of Australia was third runner up; and Gabriela Markus of Brazil was named 4th runner up.
Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon did a very good job at the Miss Universe 2012 pageant held at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 19, 2012. The pageant was aired via satellite in Manila by ABS-CBN morning of December 20th.
Janine was declared the runner-up to Miss USA Olivia Culpo who succeeded Angola’s Leila Lopes to the crown.
Miss USA Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 on December 19 (20th in Manila) at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas Nevada.
She topped 88 other beautiful contestants from around the world. She was crowned by Leila Lopes of Angola who was last year’s title holder.
The most beautiful woman in the Philippines, Janine Tugonon, vies to become the most beautiful woman in the universe as she competes in the annual “Miss Universe” pageant in Las Vegas, USA airing live via satellite this Thursday (Dec 20), 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.
After Shamcey Supsup’s 3rd runner-up finish last year, the whole country definitely has high hopes that Janine will take home the crown this year.
It’s not just Miss China Ji Dan Xu and Miss Guyana Raquayyah Boyer who had mishaps at the Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary Competition. Watch the video below to see other fail moments.
Even Leila Lopes, who was behind the female voice, had a little failure reading during Miss Kosovo’s evening gown walk.
Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon has just strutted the Miss Universe 2012 stage in her national costume.
Janine looked stunning in a “tribal dress from the Philippines, and as you can see it’s silver and maroon.” She sashayed on the stage with her signature cobra walk while the crowd cheered.
Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon looks stunning in photos, especially in the little pink dress during the opening number of the pageant’s preliminary competition.
Her smile exudes confidence, and her stand says she’s serious about bringing home the crown.
Miss Philippines Janine Mari Tugonon was recently chosen by pageant photographer Fadil Berisha as Miss GB Photogenic Asia.
Janine is the strongest candidate from Asia and has big chances of making it into the Top 5.
Janine Tugonon demonstrated her “Cobra Walk” on The Buzz last Sunday, November 18. She has been training for the upcoming Miss Universe 2012 pageant, and just like Shamcey Supsup who placed fourth last year with her “Tsunami Walk,” Janine hopes to clinch the top place next month with her “Cobra Walk.”
Miss Universe 2012 pageant night will be held on December 19 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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