ALTERNATIVE MISS LONDON 2018

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

(Image courtesy of Miss Vicky Lee's Facebook account)

The search is on... 

On the 13th of October this year, the inspirational Miss Vicky Lee and her beloved friends will convene once again their assiduous powerhouse event at The WayOut Club. For the past 26 years, this annual catwalk contest has been held in London, United Kingdom. It was intentionally conceptualised, created and organised to uplift the intelligence, beauty and creativity of Transgender people (particularly the Transgender women). Moreover, this milestone event also brings forward a greater awareness and acknowledgement of Transgender people to the wider LGBTQIA+ community. Fundamentally speaking, this uptown catwalk contest and this award winning oldest Transgender Night Club (The WayOut Club) have been unconditionally sustained by Miss Vicky Lee for decades.

(Images courtesy of The Minories' Facebook account)

This year's nighttime show-off by the valiantly highfalutin candidates on the centre floor will be held at THE MINORIES in 64–73 Minories, London, EC3N 1JL. Recently, this authentic and traditional pub, which is a brick construction, has had a handsome refurbishment which includes the reviving beer garden etc. It is conveniently located next to Tower Hill Tube Station and Gateway DLR (Docklands Light Railway). Here is a guide map link on, https://www.craft-pubs.co.uk/minories-london/contact, for more information about tube stations, car parking etc. On the other hand, if you intend to attend this Saturday night event, you can also navigate The WayOut Club's social media homepage account or send a message for further enquiries on, 

https://www.facebook.com/TheWayOutClub/ 

The WayOut Clubs' unnamed candidates for Alternative Miss London 2018 will definitely enthral the undying supporters and mesmerise the impassioned admirers. Its because, they will overwhelm you with visionary CREATIVE OUTFIT; awe-struck you with SEXY OUTFIT and la-di-da you with red carpet GOWN. The intriguing questions are, who are the symbolic applicants and who will be the rapturous successor of Miss Pola Morena, the Alternative Miss London 2017.

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If you have great admiration for the Transpeople and would like to witness & behold on the 13th of October for this year's Alternative Miss London or if you prefer more to visit beforehand this non-prejudice club every Saturday night from 22:00, please be highly advised that The WayOut Club is NOT A SEX CLUB!

THE NIGHT OF MISS MANGO TREE 2018: UNDER THE SEA

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

(Miss Panchewa Sirimeatanon, Miss Mango Tree Under the Sea 2018)

It is now the 17th year of continuous support by the Mango Tree Thai Restaurant's management to the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex and Asexual) community, especially for the Transgender women. Once again this year its most awaited ladyboy prestigious event in London, United Kingdom was held. It is an annual beauty pageant which  is cordially supported by the Mango Tree itself and boosted by its advertisers & sponsors on the web. On the very night of the event, it was warmly attended by admirers & supporters; enlivened by guest performers/artists and the show was assessed by members of the jury at the restaurant's home at 46 Grosvenor Pl, Belgravia SW1X 7EQ. 

Last Sunday night, the mild atmosphere at the Mango Tree came alive when fresh aspirants and dogged candidates took over the centre stage with their statuesque pulchritude; sybaritic figure and immediate levels of comprehension in the Question & Answer portion. Amongst these were 9 flamboyantly gorgeous Transgender women who dominated the attention of spectators when the Drag artiste' hostess, Cookie MonStar, called them onto the stage for the extravaganza of their “Under the Sea” costumes. The theatrically lavish ensemble of Miss Panchewa Sirimeatanon from Thailand exceeded the other costumes (though they were spectacular, too) and earned her The Best Costume title. 

We were bedazzled by their modernised flashy costumes and more so, when we saw them individually in their swimsuits. During the swimsuit round, the coquettish Miss Chummy Soco from Republic of the Philippines beat the rest of the candidates and won the The Best Body title. 

That was a sizzling round and we were then enthralled by the fantastic Drag Queen, Shae G'Day, with her repertoire performance. Subsequently, Cookie MonStar acknowledged and introduced the man behind the Mango Tree Thai Restaurant, Mr. Eddie Lim, on stage.

The welcome speech from Mr. Eddie Lim gave more time for the candidates to change into their colourful long gowns. 

They were all graceful and glamorous in their body clinching glittery gowns during their individual manifestation on stage. However, most of us were surprised when Miss Panchewa Sirimeatanon from Thailand emerged from the opposite side (for the 2nd time) of the stage. You could say that was her lucky break as it drew attention to her entrance. Thereafter it was revealed, chosen by unanimous vote, who the top  5 candidates were. They then proceeded onto the final stage of the beauty pageant.

The fearless unlucky candidates left the stage while the top 5 remained for the most anticipated picayune Question and Answer portion. 

The tabulation of score sheets from the jury needed extra time and care. That is why, we were singly buoyed by the resolute performances of Mr Fabulous, Jay Kamaraz, and the Drag Idol 2015's 5th placer contestant, Shae G'Day. 

What a belting voice and a charmingly emote musicality by both. After their applauded performances, last year's Miss Mango Tree Queen, Miss Alessandra Mae, was called on stage for her farewell walk. 

The high spirited top 5 candidates gathered again on stage with the jittery anticipation of winning the coveted Miss Mango Tree 2018 crown. Without further ado, the unanimously decided “Under the Sea” runners-up and the winner of Miss Mango Tree 2018 by the members of the jury are: 

From Left to Right 

4th Runner-up, Miss Iwa Moto 

2nd Runner-up, Miss Oakki Jones

Miss Mango Tree Under the Sea 2018, Miss Panchewa Sirimeatanon

1st Runner-up, Miss Chummy Soco 

3rd Runner-up, Miss Chixy Wilson