NANAWAGAN si Miss Colombia Andrea Tovar sa American television host na si Steve Harvey na huwag nang ulitin ang pagkakamali sa paghahayag ng winner sa 65th Miss Universe beauty contest sa Lunes.
“This year, no mistake,” natatawang sabi ni Tovar sa panayam ng ABS-CBN hinggil sa pagdating ni Harvey sa bansa kahapon. “It’s just a mistake. Human mistake is normal.”
Si Harvey, 60, ang magiging host ng 65th Miss Universe beauty pageant sa SM Mall of Asia Arena sa Pasay City sa Enero 30, simula alas 8 ng umaga.
Noong Disyembre 2015, nagkamali si Harvey sa paghahayag na si Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez ang nagwaging Miss Universe sa halip na si Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.
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Humingi siya ng paumanhin sa kanyang pagkakamali, na tinanggap naman ng dalawang beauty queen at kinalimutan na ang kontrobersiya.
“I’m back as the host of #MissUniverse, where anything can and will happen. Join me on Sunday January 29 on @foxtv, live from the Philippines,” sabi ni Harvey sa Instagram (IG) ilang sandali pagdating sa bansa.
“I am thrilled to be invited back. And I am surprised as you are,” sabi ni Harvey sa video na ipinost sa IG.
ONLINE BETTING
Dalawang araw bago isinagawa ang preliminary competition, pumuwesto si Miss Philippines Maxine Medina sa Top 4 ng favorite candidates sa prestigious beauty pageant, batay sa online betting sa ibang bansa.
Ang iba pang mga kandidata na hinuhulaang mananalo sa beauty contest ay ang mga delegado mula sa Venezuela, Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru, Brazil, Belgium at Mexico.
WILL TO WIN
Sinabi ni Cory Quirino, dating national director ng isa pang national beauty pageant (Miss World Philippines), na ang determinasyon ni Maxine na manalo ang magpapatingkad sa kanyang kagandahan Miss Universe 2016 beauty contest.
“While I’m not familiar with Miss Universe, I presume that they look for outstanding qualities in a winning candidate. Maxine represents the Filipina in every positive way. She is visually attractive and projects a beautiful stage presence.
“What she should believe in her mind is that she’s not Pia (Wurtzbach) but Maxine. She should own the stage and spotlight as only she can. Now, her will to win mist outshine her beauty,” ani Quirino sa isang text message.
JUDGES CHOICES
Inihayag ng judges sa preliminary competition na pumili ng Top 12 candidates noong Enero 27, ang mga katangiang hinahanap nila sa susunod na next Miss Universe.
Miss Universe 1993 Dayana Torres: “I’m looking forward to finding a woman who can handle herself with grace and confidence through her journey with this prestigious title. I understand it’s a beauty pageant however beauty will not be the only factor. Personality and confidence will blow the judges away every time!”
Cynthia Bailey, cast member ng Real Housewives of Atlanta: “I am looking for the full package. Someone who embodies confidence, intelligence, personality, style and grace. And course beauty; inner beauty as well as other beauty.”
Rob Goldstone, dating journalist, publicist at international marketing director: “The new Miss Universe should be someone who uses this incredible platform for the good of humanity. She will not just look confidently beautiful, but have that special x-factor -- and I think I’ve already seen a few.”
Fred Nelson, president/executive producer of the People’s Choice Awards: “Each incredible contestant for Miss Universe possesses these ABCs: she’s accomplished, beautiful and charismatic. I look for that extra spark, the unique quality which demonstrates her ability to be both the global representative of the organization and a passionate advocate for her causes.”
Francine LeFrak, social entrepreneur, women’s empowerment activist at founder ng Same Sky na nagbibigay ng training at trabaho sa HIV+ women survivors ng Rwandan Genocide: “Miss Universe must be as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She must want to use her voice and platform to give voice to the voiceless. She must be a role model for women and girls and believe she can make a strong impact on the world.” (ROBERT R. REQUINTINA)
