ICYMI: Former Miss USA Olivia Jordan gives birth to baby girl

First time parents Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan and British actor Jay Hector have received their greatest blessing yet.

Hector announced that the former beauty queen has given birth to a baby girl named Lola May Hector by posting on Instagram yesterday, September 16. He was seen holding the baby.

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"Booked the biggest recurring role of my life as “Daddy”. We welcomed Little Lola May Hector into the world on Monday; 09.13.2021, the exact date I met Olivia 5 years prior," Hector wrote in Instagram. 

"@theoliviajordan chose to give a natural birth & I have never quite witnessed anything so powerful/organic in all my life. It was the most humbling experience I have had to date. Both Mommy O and Baby are recovering and in great health. The little nugget was 8lbs 8oz and born 21.75 inches long at 6:51pm. #proud #father #baby #newlife," he added.

Olivia Jordan couldn't contain her excitement too. She wrote on Instagram, "Our little bundle of joy made her way into the world September 13th, 2021. The date felt significant as her mommy and daddy serendipitously met on that same day, 5 years ago.🍃."

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"Excited to introduce you to Lola May Hector.💕 8 lb 8 oz, 21.75 inches of pure heaven.🙏🏼," she added.

Olivia and Jay tied the knot in November 2019. 

Olivia rose to fame specially to Filipino pageant fans when she competed in Miss Universe 2015 in Las Vegas along with Pia Wurztbach. She was second runner-up.

She even attended the coronation night and served as judge in Bb. Pilipinas 2016 pageant.

Miss Earth 2021 kicks off virtual pageant on September 20

Miss Earth 2020 Lindsey Coffey

It's official and no further confirmation is needed. Miss Earth 2021 pageant is going to be virtual, the second year for Carousel Productions.

Miss Earth posted on social media its 'Getting to Know You' series featuring some of this year's delegates. 

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For the first episode, Miss Earth Water-2020 and Philippine pride Roxie Baeyens will interview the eco-warriors from Bulgaria (Yuliia Pavlikova), Cuba (Cynthia Linnet Lau), Malaysia (Nisha Thayananthan) and Portugal (Gabriella Rodriguez) on September 20, 8PM Philippine time. It will be live streamed via Facebook and Youtube.

According to leaked communication sent to all National Directors, Carousel Productions announced that the pageant will push through online.

"In keeping with our environment cause, the management had decided to go for another virtual pageant this year. With the ongoing progression of the virus, we do not think that it will ease down any time soon and as we mentioned before, it will not stop us from moving forward with our campaign," wrote Carousel Productions.

The organizer of the pageant added that they will prioritize the safety of delegates and the staff.

“The safety of the delegates, the production staff, and the public is still paramount for the organization, and will not, in any way, put anyone involved with the event at risk."

According to Miss Earth's official Instagram bio, the virtual finals is on November 21.

Screen grab: Miss Earth Instagram bio.

The reigning Miss Earth is Lindsey Marie Coffey of USA.

The Philippines will be represented by Naelah Alshorbaji of Parañaque City.

Miss Globe 2021: Voting is now officially open

Deliart Association, organizer of The Miss Globe beauty pageant has opened the fan vote for its 2021 edition.

One vote costs $1 excluding PayPal charges. Winner of fan vote will automatically enter the semifinal round.

The Miss Globe 2021 pageant will take place from October 20 to November 6. Final show will be on November 5 in Opera Theater in Tirana, Albania.

The Philippines will represented by Maureen Montagne, Bb. Pilipinas-Globe 2021.

She wrote on Instagram, "Online voting for @themissglobe is now live! Please visit the official website and click on the front page font to find our voting page 🤗."

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To vote for Maureen, you can click here and scroll to her voting page.

Voting page of Maureen Montagne

As of writing, Russia has topped the fan vote followed by Germany, Canada, Philippines and Malaysia.

The reigning Miss Globe is Lorinda Kolgeci of Kosovo.

Maureen Montagne, Samantha Panlilio reveal MUPH 2021 favorites

Maureen Montagne and Samantha Panlilio

Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne and Bb. Pilipinas Grand International 2021 Samantha Panlilio have revealed their favorites in the ongoing Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant.

Speaking to their fans through Instagram live on Wednesday, September 15, two of the Bb. Pilipinas 2021 queens have spoken who would likely win the title.

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Revealing her top three, Montagne said, "Honestly I love all the girls. They all so deserving and hardworking but honestly the girl to beat for me is Steffi. That video, where was it, SLEX? It was, ang ganda! Oh my God. Woooh! Iconic! Steffi is my number one."

"My friend Maureen, Maureen Wroblewitz is number two. Beautiful, sweetheart, so kind. And then my number three, I find her so charming. This girl for me came out of nowhere. And I'm so obsessed but Miss Manila, her name is Jasmine. Face of the pageant for me. Every time I see her speaking, she's so mesmerizing. I think she could be a supermodel internationally. She's so stunning. I'm a fan. I should join her fans club," Montagne said during the Instagram live.

Top 3 favorites of Maureen Montagne (in order): Steffi Rose Aberasturi (Cebu Province), Maureen  Wroblewitz (Pangasinan) and Jasmine Umali (Manila).

Samantha agreed to what Maureen said but she has different set of favorites.

"For me, I think my top one is definitely Katrina Dimaranan. It was so fun too when I was in the US, I did a shoot and some of her team was there. I don't know she just gives me positive vibe. Every time she comes on any social media platform, she just like present you know. Everything she says has so much substance which I think is so important not just for Miss Universe Philippines but for any pageant. You have to be able to speak your mind really. So definitely Katrina," said Samantha Panlilio.

"Second for me would be Steffi because that runway walk was like on another level. My third one of course I would have to support Cavite, VVV right? Rooting for her," Panlilio added.

Top 3 favorites of Samantha Panlilio (in order): Katrina Dimaranan (Taguig), Steffi Rose Aberasturi (Cebu Province) and Victoria Velasquez Vincent (Cavite).

Also included in their top picks are Beatrice Luigi Gomez of Cebu City, Princess Khrista Singh of Pasig and Leren Bautista of Laguna.

As Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2019, Leren crowned Maureen Montagne as Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2021 during the grand coronation night last July. 

"Leren for me has the best in styling because it's so feminine and expensive looking. It's just class which I really really love. Leren is definitely a frontrunner," Montagne said.

Leren Bautista of Laguna.

"She also has this very regal look. You know like even my coronation hair, it was inspired by Leren," Panlilio said.

Maureen and Samantha have been busy preparing for their respective international pageants.

Maureen will represent the country in Miss Globe 2021 pageant from October 20 to November 6. Final show will be on November 5 in Opera Theater in Tirana, Albania.

Meanwhile, Samantha will compete in Miss Grand International 2021 pageant that will take place on December 4th in Phuket, Thailand.

Kisses Delavin wows netizens with killer abs! Here's how you can achieve it

Pageant fans are shocked and amazed with the body transformation of Kisses Delavin, a Miss Universe Philippines 2021 candidate. She is representing Masbate.

RedFOX uploaded on Wednesday the video of Delavin promoting their company as one of the sponsors of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant.

The video also posted in various pageant pages has garnered positive reviews and comments praising the former PBB housemate.

They can't get enough of her abs. What a transformation indeed.

"...yung abs ma 🔥😍❤️," a netizen wrote.

"Putok na putok ung abs ni Ms. DELAVIN 🔥🙌❤️."

"That obliques! Omggg 😳."

"Do you see that abs kisses is not joking😍."

Another netizen also praises Kisses' determination.

"Kaloka! Hindi ako fan ni Kisses pero the transformation is..... pinaghandaan niya talaga. Wow🙌👏😮."

Aces & Queens mentor Gerry Diaz posted on Facebook last month that Kisses lost nearly four kilos in three weeks.

"Kisses proudly shared she has lost nearly 9 pounds (4.1 kilos) over 3 weeks. I called Kisses and commended her for her slim body. Then I asked Kisses how her fitness training was going. And I was happy to hear that she already lost 9 pounds (4.1 kilos) in 3 weeks," Diaz wrote on Facebook.

Entertainment News Portal has contacted Aces & Queens fitness coach, John Cuay, on how Kisses achieved that well-defined abs.

Cuay shared that it's a combination of workout and diet.

"She does three times a week, two hours per session of functional and postural core training, HIIT core, core flow for open and kinetic chain transition, core isometric poses, flexibility and joint mobility training," Cuay said to Entertainment News Portal through private message.

"Her diet is under the supervision of the Head dietitian of Golds Gym, Maria Cristina Marasigan," he added.

There you go guys. To achieve that body really requires hardwork and determination. And for Kisses, it really paid off. Keep it up Kisses.

 

Alexandra Faith Garcia on getting the Miss Aura International crown: "I'm 100% ready"

Alexandra Faith Garcia poses for photos during the virtual send-off.

She is the first Filipina to compete in Miss Aura International pageant.

On the 16th edition of Miss Aura International pageant, the Philippines will be represented by 28 year old pageant veteran Alexandra Faith Garcia.

During the virtual-send off yesterday, Garcia said she is 100% ready to take the first Miss Aura International crown for the country.

Alexandra Faith Garcia answers questions from the press during the online send-off on Tuesday, September 14.

"I really prepared for this competition. I recently joined another pageant (Bb. Pilipinas 2020). Parang yun na ang pinaka main training ko. It has been one and a half year so I know that I'm really ready. Miss Aura International is looking for 4Bs which are Beauty, Brain, Body and Behavior. I think and I believe that I really embody those 4Bs that they are looking for in the next Miss Aura International," said Garcia during the online send-off.

She is set to leave Manila on September 18. The competition will start on September 20 and the coronation night will be on October 3 at Rixos Sungate Resorts, Antalya City, Turkey.

As a precautionary measures, she is now in quarantine before the flight to protect her from COVID-19. As part of travel requirement, she will also be having COVID-19 test even if she is fully vaccinated. Upon arrival in Turkey, she and her co-delegates will not undergo quarantine but the organization assures the safety of the attendees.

More than 40 international beauties are expected to compete. The pageant was established in 2006 by the Turkish business tycoon Adnan Seker. 

The Top 5 winners will receive prizes such as monetary awards. Special titles will also receive gifts like trip to the Rixos Hotel for participants and family members, gifts from sponsors, fur products, fur coats, jewelry, cooperation with leading brands and model agencies in Turkey and abroad.

This is her first international pageant and she wants to show the best of the Philippines for her last pageant as well.

"I really want them to remember Philippines based sa mga dadalhin ko, sa susuotin ko. Lahat ng mga gagamitin ko will really represent the Philippines like from my wardrobe and from the designers. Talagang we really topped up the best of the best para talagang mapakita natin kung ano yung talent, kung anong meron tayo sa Philippines. Kaya super excited akong mapakita sa inyo ang mga OOTD (outfit of the day) ko. 

Faith's official gown designer is Cathy-Mora Capistrano. Her national costume was made by Jorick Lopez Limpag.

Also present at the virtual send-off is the Kagandahang Flores (KF) Head Honcho and one of Garcia's mentors, Rodgil Flores.

Alexandra Faith Garcia with Rodgil Flores during the pasarela training.

"The time has come kasi hinog na hinog na talaga si Faith. Yung preparation for Binibini lasted for one and a half years. Mas confident siya kasi talaga. Palaban yung walk but very feminine na na-emphasize talaga yung curves, yung body ni Faith. I'm sure  more than 100% ang ibibigay ni Faith," said Flores during the online press conference.

Flores addressed Garcia and said, "Faith I'm very happy sa nangyari sa'yo. Tunay ngang tatak KF ka. Laban KF stands for not only 'Kagandahang Flores' but 'Keep the Faith'. Keep on praying and keep on believing in yourself dahil marami kaming naniniwala sa'yo. Lahat kami we will be praying and supporting you as you compete in Turkey for Miss Aura International. We love you Faith."

Must-see looks of the MUPH 2021 candidates wearing the official sash

It's the day 1 of "bubble" of the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 candidates at Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort in Pampanga. The candidates share on social media yesterday, September 13 their official sash. Let's take a look and tell us who is your favorite:

Aklan, Christelle Abello

Albay, Janela Joy Cuaton 

Antique, Noelyn Rose Mabuhay Campos

Angeles, Mirjan Hipolito

Bukidnon, Megan Julia Roa Digal

Cagayan de Oro, Vincy Labadan Vacalares

Cavite, Victoria Velasquez Vincent 

Cebu City, Beatrice Luigi Gomez

Cebu Province, Steffi Rose Aberasturi 

Davao del Sur, Jedidah Hefervez Korinihona

Iloilo City, Kheshapornam Ramachandran

Isabela, Jan Louise Abejero 

Laguna, Leren Mae Bautista

Makati, Isabelle delos Santos

Mandaluyong, Maria Corazon Abalos

Manila, Izabella Jasmine Umali

Marinduque, Simone Nadine Bornilla 

Masbate, Kirsten Danielle Delavin

Misamis Oriental, Chella Grace Falconer

Negros Oriental, Grace Charmaine Banua Vendiola

Pangasinan, Maureen Christa Wroblewitz

Parañaque, Maria Ingrid Teresita Santamaria 

Pasig, Princess Khrista Singh

Romblon, Jane Nicole Miñano

San Juan City, Rousanne Marie Bernos

Siargao Island, Michele Angela Navarro Okol

Taguig, Katrina Jayne Dimaranan 

Leren Bautista receives good luck messages from Bb. Pilipinas queens

Gazini Ganados, Leren Bautista and Aya Abesamis.

Leren Mae Bautista may be competing for this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant but she is forever a 'Binibini'. As they say, 'Once a Binibini, always a Binibini'.

She was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-Globe 2019 and Miss Globe 2019 2nd runner-up.

Bautista, 28, has received special video greetings from her 2019 Binibini queen sisters through the efforts of her fans club, Lerenatics.

The videos are posted on her Instagram account Sunday, September 12.

 

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"Hi Leren! First congratulations for making it to Top 30. Alam naman talaga naming walang duda papasok ka. Anyway [we] are already so proud of you kasi hindi talaga biro ang sumali ulit ng pageantry. Madami kang pagdadaanan. It's all a long way to go but we know that's how it gonna be worth it kasi kayang-kaya mo 'yan. So God Bless on your journey. We're all supporting you. You're queen sisters are here and I'm just one message away. Ingat Lele," said Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados.

Assumed Bb. Pilipinas-Grand International 2019 and one of Leren's stylists, Aya Abesamis, also congratulated the Lagunense beauty for making it far in the competition.

"I just want to say congratulations on reaching the Top 30 for the Miss Universe Philippines and I know that this is the final leg and you are so ready for this. You are so ready for the Universe. You are confident, beautiful and empowering. So just believe in yourself. Laban kung laban. We're all here to support you nonstop all the way. Alam mo yan," Aya Abesamis said.

"We've been through so much from New York to Dubai to Bb. Pilipinas being my roomie, my bestie on that. Now it's your turn to shine like a diamond. Kayang kaya mo yan. Good luck and we're just gonna be here cheering for you. I love you," Aya Abesamis added.

Mr. Supranational Philippines 2021 John Adajar also sent a good luck message to Bautista. He said, "Hi beshie. Good luck on your upcoming competition. Actually you don't need luck. Just get it girl. Get it. Let's go Leren."

The grand coronation night of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 has been scheduled on September 25. The winner will represent the country in the Miss Universe 2021 pageant in Israel.