STAR Blogger by Celso De Guzman Caparas

Text and Photos by Celso De Guzman Caparas     Alexandra Faith Garcia , 28 of Olongapo City, was officially appointed and eventually crowned as the first-ever Miss Aura International Philippines during the Crowning and Sashing Ceremony held on Friday, July 30.  (Miss Aura International Philippines 2021 Alexandra Faith Garcia)    Garcia have a strong faith that she'll perform very well and hopefully bring home our country's first Miss Aura International crown and title.     " Today has been a meaningful event for me and the Philippine pageantry. As I received the honor of becoming the first Miss Aura Philippines, I know that the title comes with great responsibility.    I pray that the entire Philippines will rally behind me as I prepare to represent our country in Turkey this coming September.    To all the people who continue to believe in me, my gratitude goes to all of you, and I am forever indebted.    I will do m...

Reported by Celso De Guzman Caparas Manila, Philippines - Miss World Philippines Organization (MWPO) CEO Arnold Vegafria crowned Dindi Joy Pajares as Miss Supranational Philippines 2021 in a simple ceremony last Saturday, July 24.        28-year old Pajares, who was in tears, earned the right to represent our country in the forthcoming Miss Supranational 2021 to be staged at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Małopolska, Poland.  Finals is set on August 21 with 56 contestants.    Dindi is pretty confident that she'll perform well in her stint in Poland.  She leaves on August 3.    " I’ve been joining pageants since I was 10. I’m good in pasarela, I’m good in doing my own make-up, I have a nice personality, I know how to answer Q&A portions (questions). I’m all of them…and this is something that the world should witness in Poland. ”    A PAL flight attendant from Orani, Bataan, Dindi was candidate no. 22 among ...

Reported by Celso De Guzman Caparas     ' Basurero ,' written and directed by Eileen Cabiling will be screened at the 30th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival in Massachusetts, USA, July 31-August 7.    Cabiling happily announced the good news in her social media account.     " Our New England Premiere! 30th year - Woods Hole Film Festival in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA.    It's surreal and at times a bit sad (for me) to think that my first film screened mostly online for its 2-year tour and NOW --  it will have its first screening LIVE in the US.  And to top it off, one of my dearest friends and colleague, Fatimah Tobing Rony, will also be screening her animated short film, Annah La Javanaise, from Indonesia.  I call her my Indonesian Sister- who I adore!    And YES!  We are attending together.     Details for tickets and info:https://www.woodsholefilmfestival.org/    ' Basurero ' (Wo...

Reported by Celso De Guzman Caparas    Miss Universe Philippines 2017 and owner/founder of Mrs. Universe Philippines Finest Women Marilou 'Lot' Tolico  advocates healthy living and wellness.        Over a sumptuous lunch with five members of media at Okada Suites on July 20, Tolico shared that she has been chosen as the brand ambassadress of 'P-Zee+.'    Tolico said, " We know that taking Vitamin C is essential, especially with the current pandemic that is why I supplement my body with the ultimate Vitamin C!"    " As a philanthropist, it is crucial to keep my body in top shape to continue working on my advocacies. PZee+ ensures that I get all the benefits I need.  It contains immunity-boosting Vitamin C, anti-oxidants, collagen, and glutathione.  A great blessing to my skin, hair, eyes, gums, and bones, " she added.     Tolico encourages everyone to take P-Zee+ because of its proven benefits. ...

Reported by Celso De Guzman Caparas LOS ANGELES, CA (17 July 2021) – Miss Filipina International and Miss Filipina Teen, the premier Filipina global pageants in the United States, in cooperation with the Philippines Department of Tourism, are proud to announce that the coronation night for their 2021 Miss Filipina and Miss Filipina Teen events are set on July 31, 2021 at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Theater, Redondo Beach, California.    Formerly known as Binibining Pilipinas USA, the event marks the successful return of the Miss Filipina International and Miss Filipina Teen pageants, which were last held in 2019 and did not hold events last year due to the global health situation.      The Grand Coronation Night shall be hosted by the Philippines’ ‘Concert Queen’ Ms. Pops Fernandez and ‘Concert King’ Mr. Martin Nievera starting at 5:00 p.m.    A total of 50 candidates -- 23 in Miss Filipina International and 27 in Miss Filipina Teen -- are vying for ...

Reported by Celso De Guzman Caparas    A woman with grit and determination, Faye Tangonan is well known for her passion on social work and benevolence.     While hers is one life being beautifully and wisely lived through these bewildering times, one is even more impressed to know that her attractive looks is coupled with a perceptive mind and a good heart.    With her natural beauty and God-given wit, Faye was chosen to represent Hawaii in this year's 4th edition of Mrs. Tourism Pageant which will be held on August 3, 2021.      The said Virtual  Pageant will have a Live Streaming at Mrs. Tourism Pageant's  Official Facebook Page at 11 AM, Philippine time.     Faye will be joined by 30 advocacy-driven beauties from all over the world.     The Mrs. Tourism Pageant was organized by Mr. Ovette Ricalde of Megastar Productions.      Faye is the daughter of Ret. Regional Trial ...

   Party-list representative Niña Taduran (top photo, left)   is a well-rounded personality who has worn different hats throughout her entire professional journey.    From broadcaster to lawmaker, and now to becoming a beauty queen and product endorser, the solon’s growing list of accomplishments remains in full year.   She also has retained her positive outlook in life. And now, she turns a new leaf as BEST Magazine named her as MODELMOM Earth 2021, a worthy appointment for a crusader of environment concerns.    The pageant organizers saw her integrity as a lawmaker, and chose her as one of five MODELMOM Queens. She, together with four other empowered women namely (Jane Jarencio – Mrs. MODELMOM TOURISM 2021), (Marietta Nacional – Mrs. MODELMOM WORLD 2021), (Arlene Jane Camus Knof – Mrs. MODELMOM UNIVERSE 2021) will kickstart what will, eventually, turn out to be an annual search for outstanding mothers who will be role models for accomplished wom...

   Multi-awardee in various national and international beauty pageants and former Mutya Ng Pilipinas President,  Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo is making a huge comeback in the world of beauty pageant.    She confided that after all these years, she still misses the industry that she considered her second home.     The Pampagueña/Bicolana beauty is preparing for the upcoming 4th annual edition of the Mrs. Tourism Beauty Pageant, an international friendly competition for married women and single mothers with tag line "A Mother Who Cares for the World," a brain child of 'Mother of All Pageants' Mr. Ovette Ricalde of MegaStar Productions.     Hemilyn will have her training at Kagandahang Flores (KF) Beauty Camp under the strict supervision of Rodgil Flores .     Rodgil believes that Hemilyn is the perfect representative of the Philippines not only because of her physical attributes but most importantly because of her philanth...

Reported and Photos by Celso De Guzman Caparas    La Luna Café hosts another Taguig Designers Council's (TDC) intimate media event last July 3 for 26-year-old stunner, Emmanuelle 'Emman' Vera  representing Taguig City in the omgoing Miss World Philippines 2021.           Miss World Philippines 2021                candidate no. 8 EMMAN VERA    Set in a rustic, very Filipino " bahay na bato "with very wide outdoor space, La Luna Café headed by its Manager Angel M. Comia , is a perfect setting for a very intimate day celebrating the artistry of Taguig’s local creatives and crafts people of Taguig Designers Council.           . ... Emman with Taguig Designers Council's officers and members    The event gifted us with the presence of singer, songwriter, actress and Miss World Philippines top contender, Emman Vera.     As a proud Taguigeña, she share...