ANDY COHEN AND GIULIANA RANCIC WILL BE THE HOSTS FOR THE 2012 MISS UNIVERSE® COMPETITION

For the first time ever, the Miss Universe telecast is part of NBC’s holiday line-up
NEW YORK, NY – October 23, 2012 – Donald J. Trump, NBCUniversal and Miss Universe President Paula M. Shugart,
announced today that Andy Cohen, host of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” and Giuliana Rancic, co-anchor of “E! News,” will
host the 61st Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Competition airing live on December 19, 2012 (US TIME) from PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The glamorous live event will air on NBC at 8 p.m. ET in the United States with a Spanish simulcast on Telemundo.

NOTE: It will be Aired LIVE in the Philippines on Dec 20, 2012 only on ABS CBN 

“The Miss Universe competition heads to Las Vegas for what will be another exciting show for our fans and contestants,” said Paula Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization. “Andy and Giuliana are the perfect duo and the ideal hosts for this show. It’s obvious they have a lot of fun on stage, which in turn makes it a great experience for the audience. We look forward to collaborating with them and our partners, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, on this worldwide telecast.”

 
Returning as host of Miss Universe, Andy Cohen is the host and executive producer of “Watch What Happens Live,” Bravo’s late night, interactive talk show that features guests from some of Bravo’s most popular series, as well as from the world of entertainment, politics and pop culture. He is also the executive vice president of development and talent for Bravo where he oversees the development and production of more than two dozen shows such as “Top Chef,” “The Real Housewives” franchises and “The Millionaire Matchmaker.”

 

 

Giuliana Rancic is an anchor of “E! News” and co-host of E!’s hugely popular “Fashion Police.” She is also the executive producer/star of her hit Style Network reality show, “Giuliana & Bill.” Rancic can also be seen co-hosting E!’s “Live From the Red Carpet” coverage of events such as the Golden Globes. While she has twice hosted the Miss USA competition, this marks the first time she hosts Miss Universe.

 
Located along the Las Vegas Strip, the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is the newest member of Caesars Entertainment offering guests nearly three acres of casino entertainment. Almost 90 contestants from around the world will land at the hotel and spend nearly three weeks participating in various activities leading up to the telecast. They will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview as they vie for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2012. Angolan-beauty Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011, will crown her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour telecast. The Miss Universe telecast is televised in approximately 190 countries and was the #1 social media trending topic during last year’s telecast. More than 1 billion viewers worldwide are expected to tune in for the live event.

 
ABOUT THE MISS UNIVERSE®PAGEANT

 
The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBCUniversal joint venture, is a global community empowering role
models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today. The organization is dedicated to partnering with charities
around the world, and to increasing HIV/AIDS awareness by focusing on women’s health issues. For more information, visit:
http://www.missuniverse.com; Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/OfficialMissUniverse; or Twitter: @MissUniverse.

Miss Universe 2012 will take place in Las Vegas, on December 19 #MissUniverse

PHOTO CREDIT: Miss Universe Organization

    The Miss Universe Organization has informed its national directors that the 2012 MISS UNIVERSE Pageant will be broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, December 19th. It is now 100% confirmed.

Up to 70% off at the Shang Luxe Sale!

 

Take advantage of great discounts on your favorite luxury labels at Shangri-la Plaza’s Luxe Sale! Get up to 70% off on top designer and high street brands, sportswear and beauty labels, home accessories and furniture, as well as food and pastry shops until August 5. There’s never been a better time to indulge yourself!

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PHILIPPINES AND CHILE WIN THE 20TH EDITION OF L’ORÉAL BRANDSTORM

  

Clichy, 15 June 2012 – For the second time in 20 years, the L’Oréal Brandstorm championship title was a draw between two countries – Philippines and Chile. Team Brand Up from the University of Chile and Team Eves from the University of the Philippines were crowned the Brandstorm 2012 winners out of 36 teams representing 43 countries, announced L’Oréal, the world leader in cosmetics, following the final leg of the international competition held in Paris last evening. Both the student teams walked away with the prize of a trip to a city of their choice worth €10,000. 3^rd place went to Team Alemela from Austria, while Belgium, represented by Team 5^th Element, earned the Best Communications Campaign Prize. The People Choice Award, a new prize voted by fans of the competing teams on Facebook, was also presented to Team Eves from the Philippines who garnered almost 13,000 “Likes” in 2 weeks.

 

20 years of turning ideas into products

Responding to students’ desire to gain hands-on professional experience, L’Oréal pioneered this innovative marketing competition 20 years ago which allows young talents from around the world to put themselves in the shoes of an International Brand Manager. Every year, Brandstorm challenges teams of three undergraduates to unleash their creativity to propose a product or service launch for one of L’Oréal’s 27 international brands in line with the latest market developments and trends.

 

For this landmark edition, teams were invited to create a new iconic product or product range for The Body Shop while respecting the brand’s values in order to reflect the Group’s commitment to ethical beauty. With digital communication becoming increasingly indispensible in today’s marketplace, one of the challenges to students was to incorporate this aspect in their strategy. A record 8,249 registrations were received this year, bringing the total number of participants to more than 60,000 from 280 partner universities around the world to date.

 

During this exciting 6-month journey, from the national to international level, teams get to work closely with L’Oréal executives, gaining extensive professional guidance. This year, students who made it to the finals also got to interact with a prestigious jury headed by Marc Menesguen, Executive Vice-President, Strategic Marketing, L’Oreal; Sophie Gasperment, Executive Chairman, The Body Shop; Jérome Tixier, Executive Vice-President, Human Resources, L’Oreal; Ann Massal, International Brand Director, The Body Shop and Trefor Thomas, Partner and Creative Director, Brand Advocate.

 

Spotting the best talents

Brandstorm is also an innovative recruitment tool for L’Oréal, allowing the Group to identify the best talents in marketing from around the world while giving students a chance to discover careers within the Group. Every year, between 150 to 200 students are recruited via Brandstorm, many of whom have gone on to have thriving careers. Examples of careers at the international level are:

–          Brandstorm 2000 – Emily from Taiwan, now Brand Director for L’Oréal Professionel in Taiwan

–          Brandstorm 2004 – Jaron from Singapore, now Asia Zone Marketing Manager for Matrix

–          Brandstorm 2005 – Marc from France, now Global Marketing Director at L’Oréal Paris

–          Brandstorm 2005 – Chi from Canada, now National Sales Director for Biotherm China

 

Said Marie-Dominique Jacquet, Employer Branding Director, L’Oréal, “I am deeply impressed by these students from all over the world and bravo to each and every one for having taken up the Brandstorm challenge. Through Brandstorm, we are able to spot and attract the best young talents who are the driving force behind our business. Looking forward, L’Oréal is committed to continuously developing and innovating Brandstorm in order to make it pertinent and exciting for the students. The 2013 edition will see this unique business game enter a new digital phase with the L’Oréal Paris brand.”

 

 

About L’Oréal Brandstorm:

L’Oréal remains a pioneer in innovative recruitment with Brandstorm which was launched in 1993 and encourages young people to realise their potential, develop their professional skills and discover career opportunities. The aim is to offer students from around the world a pedagogical and professional experience and the opportunity to take on the role of an International brand manager within the beauty products industry. This project is part of the L’Oréal Human Resources communication strategy and aims to enhance students’ creativity and perception of the L’Oréal business.

 

About L’Oréal

L’Oréal, the world’s leading cosmetics company, has catered to all forms of beauty in the world for over 100 years and has built an unrivalled portfolio of 27 international, diverse and complementary brands. With sales amounting to 20.3 billion euros in 2011, L’Oréal employs 68,900 people worldwide. Regarding sustainable development, Corporate Knights, a Global Responsible Investment Network, has selected L’Oréal for its 2012 ranking of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. L’Oréal has received this distinction for the 5th consecutive year. www.loreal.com

BETH DITTO FOR MAC : The quirky singer releases a candy-coated collection for the makeup brand.

Photo By MAC Cosmetics

 

From polka-dotted blush to a cobalt blue mascara, American indie rock singer Beth Ditto‘s collection for Mac Cosmetics is all about “putting the spotlight on you.” In a range of flouro pinks to earthy browns and eye-popping aqua, the 25-piece line urges customers to go beyond the convention and experiment with hues they may not normally wear everyday. The voluptuous singer celebrated the lauch of the collaboration with a mini concert in Berlin in front of 300 music, beauty and fashion insiders.

Photo by MAC Cosmetics

Makati is all dressed for Independence Day!

 

Ayala Land Premier announces newest luxury project – The 63 story tower residential “The Suites”

Ayala Land Premier will be adding to One Bonifacio High Steet with a new, suite-exclusive residence.

Ayala Land Premier announces newest luxury project

Apr 30, 2012

Ayala Land Premier has plans underway for its newest luxury project at One Bonifacio High Street with the 63 story tower residential The Suites.

The all-suite residential community in the Philippines will be a collection of distinctive living experiences ranging from extremely rare to one-of-a-kind residences.

The location is bounded by 3rd Avenue Corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City and is situated right beside the new Hotel Shangri-La, Mind Museum, and the Unified Philippne Stock Exchange.

The single-tower residence will be one of Ayala Land Premier’s most iconic residential condominium buildings and will help foster the company as on of the most high-end brands in the country.

The tower will consist of 284 residential suites and limited edition Sky Collections rendered in 2-,3-, and 4-bedroom configurations and will be an integrated mixed-use development. It will also feature an AAA grade office building and is intended to be a home to top local and multinational companies.

High-end malls and world-class amenities and facilities make up the distinctive Bonifacio Street Retail experience and are meant to go hand in hand with the tower’s luxurious lifestyle.
Units consisting of a 2-bedroom suites range between 122 and 159 square metres, 3-bedroom suites range between 183 and 247 square metres, and 4-bedroom suites are 274 to 316 square metres with three-sided views and stone flooring.

Ayala plans to make each Sky Suite and Sky Villa an effortless statement on redefined urban lifestyle while continuing the trend of giving residents a “rare living experience.”

SOURCE: http://www.property-report.com/philippines-ayala-land-premier-announces-newest-luxury-project-20680

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Binibining Pilipinas 2012 holds Press Presentation at the Genting Club

 

 

Being the summit of all beauty pageants in the country, it was only fitting that the Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Press Presentation be held at Resorts World Manila’s luxurious lifestyle lounge, the Genting Club.

With seeming electric energy, thirty of the loveliest young Filipinas from all around the country and the globe displayed their stunning beauty in front of flashing cameras and the scrutinizing eyes of the media, sponsors and beauty connoisseurs.  Each of the girls’ faces was aglow with radiance and audience lapped it all up.

The Press Presentation is just one many activities that have been keeping the candidates busy until the coronation night on April 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The girls are a merry mix of beauty pageant neophytes and veterans, students and professionals, globe-trotting urbanites and country lasses. Initial interviews however, show that there is a common inspiration among the ladies. They all want to duplicate or even improve on the back-to-back impressive top five finishes of Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup in years 2010 and 2011 respectively.

The candidates have been undergoing intensive training in speech and personality development, hair and make-up, television and projection workshops conducted by experts such as media personality and premier host Boy Abunda. On the other hand, the reigning queens Ms. Universe Philippines Shamcey Supsup, Bb. Pilipinas International Dianne Necio and Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Isabella Manjon have been very much involved in the girls’ training and promotions.

Two weeks ago, the girls regaled shoppers at the New Ali Mall with their diverse talents. The winner of the talent show will be announced during pageant night. Last year, it was Shamcey Supsup who won with her 3-minute charcoal sketch of a Mother and Child. Next week, on March 17, the candidates will sashay in their fashionista best during a Fashion Show to be held at the New Ali Mall.

As the Bb. Pilipinas is a pageant that goes beyond beauty, one of the exciting activities this year include an Operation Smile mission. Ms. Universe Philippines 2011 Shamcey Supsup has been hailed as Smile Ambassador of Ms. Universe and Operation Smile Philippines which incidentally are celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. On March 22 to 24, Shamcey, Dianne, Isabella and the candidates will be assisting in the Operation Smile mission at the Sta. Ana Hospital in Manila.  Operation Smile is a private, not-for-profit volunteer medical services organization that provides reconstructive surgery and related health care to indigent children and young adults. Four in the roster of candidates are medical professionals while Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2011 Isabella Manjon is a registered nurse.

The public will have another chance to see the ladies when they have the Grand Parade of Beauties on March 25. The parade will traverse the areas around the Araneta Center.

The Bb. Pilipinas 2012 is presented by the Araneta Center, ABS-CBN and Unilever in cooperation with Nestle Fitnesse, Nestle Yoghurt and Avon.  Major sponsors are the Department of Tourism, Pizza Hut, Megaworld Corporation, Philippine Airlines, Resorts World and the Manila Bulletin. Other partners include Charter Ping An Insurance Corporation, David’s Salon, Gold’s Gym, Picture City, Dale Carnegie Training, Entrepreneur School of Asia, Joylong Philippines and Del Monte Land Transport Bus Corp.

The Bb. Pilipinas 2012 coronation night will be aired live on ABS-CBN on April 15, 2012. There will be a primer on April 8 also to be aired on ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best.

2012 BINIBINING PILIPINAS CANDIDATES’ OFFICIAL NUMBERS #MissUniverse

2012 BINIBINING PILIPINAS CANDIDATES’ OFFICIAL NUMBERS

1 Gallman , Karen
2 De Castro , Romelin Roxane
3 Marable, Nicole
4 Hidalgo, Jaine
5 Aguilar, Rose Ann
6 Ariosa, Maria Alicia Elena
7 Ejercitado, Patricia Lae
8 Schmitz , Nicole
9 Lastimosa , Mary Jean
10 Orbina , Jillean Camille
11 Peter, Marie Virgenia Cecilie
12 Medina , Mika Maxine
13 Dimaranan, Katrina Jayne
14 Howell, Gina Joy
15 Moll, Elaine Kay
16 Alcantara , Liezl
17 Buenviaje, Anna Czarina
18 Tugonon, Janine
19 Jesalva, Roxane Joy
20 Tadique, Roxanne
21 Muñoz , Giselle Angelica
22 Cruz, Meiji
23 Baroa , Goldy
24 Baliquig, Fer Mary
25 Zanardi , Chloe
26 Delos Reyes , Angelee
27 Soller , Golda
28 Arcenas , Marie Irisha
29 Forbes, Annalie
30 Gonzales , Sherlyn

The Bb. Pilipinas 2012 30 Official Candidates #MissUniverse

After more than 8 hours of Screening last night, finally… Presenting the 30 Official Candidates for BBP 2012

23 Marie Virgenia Cecilie Peter
34 Fer Mary Baliquig
46 Roxanne Tadique
53 Janine Tugonon
54 Rose Ann Aguilar
8 Sherlyn Gonzales
90 Maxine Medina
12 Jaine Hidalgo
17 Marie Irisha Arcenas
27 Katrina Jayne Dimaranan
83 Goldy Baroa
19 Giselle Angelica Munoz
39 Angelee delos Reyes
85 Jillean Camille Orbina
81 Liezl Alcantara
65 Nicole Marable
31 Annalie Forbes
41 Gina Joy Howell
59 Mary Jean Lastimosa
9 Patricia Lee Ejercitado
33 Anna Czarina Buenviaje
43 Roxane Joy Jesalva
29 Elaine Kay Moll
48 Nicole Schmitz
44 Meiji Cruz
91 Golda Soller
1 Romelin Roxanne de Castro
24 Chloe Zanardi
45 Karen Gallman
16 Maria Alicia Elena Ariosa