Miss Universe 2012: Who Should Have Won?

[Jayson Celestra]

kongrats Pinas!  

Miss Universe 2012: Who Should Have Won? By Diadem Pambid December 20, 2012 2:44 PM EST   Miss Universe 2012: Who Should Have Won? The winners of Miss Universe 2012 have finally been announced. The prestigious event was held at the where it was hosted by Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic. 89 women competed for the highly-esteemed crown but of course only one managed to snag the crown, Miss USA. Yet, a lot of people have been claiming it as an unfair win. So who should have won? Americans are proudly celebrating the big win of Miss USA, Olivia Culpo but not everyone is on the same page. Some have been claiming it as an unfair win given Donald Trump is head of the Miss Universe pageant and an American at that. For those who still don't know the nights' official winners for Miss Universe 2012, they are as follows: Fourth Runner Up: Miss Brazil: Gabriela Markus Third Runner Up: Miss Australia: Renae Ayris Second Runner Up: Miss Venezuela: Irene Esser First Runner Up: Miss Philippines: Janine Tugonon Miss Universe 2012: Miss USA: Olivia Culpo If everyone else could have chosen the winners, who would they be? Some have been screaming Miss Kosovo, Diana Avdiu for the win but unfortunately the Kosovo native only managed to hit until the top sixteen. Miss Australia, Renae Ayris was also a potential winner for the crown but her answer at the question and answer portion failed to give any impact thus losing her chance for the crown. Of course, Filipinos are quite mad with the results given their country's representative, Janine Tugonon, had quite the powerful answer for the Q&A portion of the event. Nigel Barker had asked the question of which was, "Do you believe that speaking English should be a prerequisite for Miss Universe 2012?" Miss Philippines' answer caused eruption of screams and cheers from the crowd. Tugonons' answer is as follows: "For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It's about being able to influence and inspire other people. If you have a heart to serve and a strong mind to show people then you can be Miss Universe." This answer could have won Miss Philippines the crown but of course not all the judges were pleased. When will they ever be? If Miss USA wasn't even in the top sixteen to the top five, Janine Tugonon could have easily won the crown. Better luck next time to future representatives of each country and congratulations once more to Miss USA, Olivia Culpo.

Manny Pacquiao and Miss Universe Philippines Janine Mari Tugonon - What do they have in common? Jayson Celestra to: dbdqatar 12/19/2012 10:40 AM

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Manny Pacquiao and Miss Universe Philippines Janine Mari Tugonon - What do they have in common? By Arlene Paredes | December 14, 2012 9:58 AM EST Manny Pacquiao and Miss Universe Philippines Janine Mari Tugonon have quite a lot in common. But there is one thing that Filipinos hope they won't share come Dec. 19 at the Miss Universe 2012 finals night - defeat to Mexico. Pacquiao and Tugonon are both Philippine celebrities in their own right. The former has become a Filipino boxing icon, while the latter is about to take the country's pride in an international beauty competition. Boxing and beauty have brought them both to Las Vegas, Nevada. For these title holders in sports and exquisite presence, Mexico is a shared competition. Pacquiao got knocked out by Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez last Sunday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. How will Tugonon fare against Miss Universe Mexico Karina Gonzalez on Wednesday, Dec. 19? Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (L) and Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico pose with Miss Universe contestants Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon and Miss Mexico Karina Gonzalez during a news conference at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada December 5, 2012. (Reuters) Miss Universe Title Holders: It's a tie for Mexico and the Philippines - for now Mexico has two Miss Universe winners in history: Lupita Jones (1991) and Ximena Navarrete (2010). The Philippines also has the same number of title holders: Gloria Diaz (1969) and Margarita Moran (1973). Could Janine Mari or Karina break the tie this year? Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao poses with Miss Universe contestant Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon during a news conference at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada December 5, 2012. (Reuters) "I believe this is where I'm really meant to be," Janine told local broadsheet, Philippine Star. "Losing is not an option. I have to set my mind on winning." Pacquiao had the chance to talk to Janine when they had a photo-op in Las Vegas last week. Pacquiao had "wished Janine luck and told her to just do her best and pray to God," reported the Star.

 
 
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