Miss UNIVERSE

I seldom appreciate beauty in the truest sense of that word. All I want to see is the beauty of nature. Until one day when I was watching the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant. Hmm, should be past tense that I have to use in my sentences here, anyway...so I was in Grade 6, I think, my God that was long time ago and I was sitting pretty watching the parade of beauties on television LIVE. 1976 Miss Universe was held in the Philippines. I have a list of who will win the beauty title. My criteria for the winning beauties will be brain and beauty and how they carry their costume, bathing suit, and how they answer the tough questions from panel of judges. Yes I have my own criteria and the paper and pen to check them while I watched them parade on stage. Right then when I first saw Miss Spain Amparo Munoz ---I told myself there could be no other winner but her. That's how I spot the most beautiful woman in the world. Right at first glance. No ifs no buts! She was stunning from head to foot. She is majestically amazing. Her smile and poise and the blue long gown with ruffles made her a perfect candidate. Well, Amparo Munoz really did WON the title even if she had an interpreter for the question asked of her. She is only not stunning and charming but very beautiful in every way. Brain and beauty! Almost PERFECT! UNTIL one day tabloids, newspaper, magazines and TV headlines bearing and baring her as a "bold star." She had a movie where in she had nude scenes and that intriguing very controversial news about her  made her lose her Miss Universe crown. Almost everyone were devastated. Filipinos, the whole Philippines were shocked. The whole world were shocked even more because that was the first time that a major international beauty contest was ransacked by controversy. A prestigious award giving body was on fire. I really feel sorry for her. I don't think she deserved such reviews. Years have passed and all I can think of ? Maybe she is not that nude actress. Maybe she is just framed up. MAYBE it was a conspiracy. And God knows maybe, maybe...I wont tell you.

After that, the runners up including Miss Aruba had movies made with known popular movie actors in the Philippines. Remember "Miss Aruba Went To Town?"

What happened to the fabulous crown filled with precious gemstones, diamonds, and  pearls? What happened to the many luxurious gifts, offers of wealth, travel and royalties? Miss Spain didn't get them all? What really happened? Where is she now?

I remember that a beautiful song was written for her, remember the song "You Are The Most Beautiful Girl In The World." She had probably lots of crying that day. What more if her crown was given to another runner up? Oh my what a controversial issue. Unforgettable.

Then last nite. While waiting for the Miss Universe 2011 to proceed, Vancouver Sun already had the breaking news : Miss Universe 2011 was from Angola!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh really? What happened to Miss Shamcey Supsup? The architect magna cum laude from UP what place she had from that beauty contest? Anyway I guessed it right that she will be in the TOP 5. At least! With five fabulous stunning women who are with resemblance to Hollywood stars what could be Shamcey's chance? Ah, let us be proud that at least Miss Philippines is on TOP 5. Although she is brain and beauty sometimes unexpected question will really set the standard and that's why some beauties asked for interpreter. take few minutes to think unlike if you are fluent in English and you know how to reply in English with no few seconds or a minute to think then you'll have problem with that. She was able to answer the question in a manner that deals with "Creation."and religion. Reminder: You are created by your own parents > your own Mother and Father. GOD created the very beginning of life, the planets and everything in it. He created the first Man and Woman. From then on at present time you are CREATED by your own parents. However we > human being, we all have to RESPECT the opinion of every one.  PEACE!