THE NIGHT OF MS. TS LONDON UK 2016

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

(MS. TS LONDON UK 2016, Miss Akiko)

There were 9 chosen candidates and only 8 competed on stage but there was only one reflection of 'Who is the girl I see...' who outshone them all!

A brick-made listed building welcomed us all which was in stark contrast to the modernity of Broadway Shopping Centre in which it stood. It was like apples and oranges because of the automatic glass sliding door system and the well-preserved 18th century royal stairs. Don't you agree? I'm talking about the back passage/entrance of the DBANS pubhouse' venue where I met such variations.

Chairs were properly arranged in rows for supporters and the families of the candidates; tables were spruced up with names and programmes for the members of the jury to use during the competition and a stable stage was created in the 'thrust be-like' form which was arrayed with Yuletide lights. There was also the busy drinking bar and on the go food station. That was the ready ambiance last Sunday night at DBANS pubhouse. 

A bright beam of light was projected onto the stage and the audience were in sudden silence. The experienced and talented hostesses, Miss Angelica Caye Casinto and Mrs. Alexis Chiforescu, took over the stage and introduced the presence of the Organiser & BUKCCA Chair/Trustee, Ms. Catherine Casinto-Poole.

The hostesses left the stage and then, Ms. Catherine Casinto-Poole acknowledged the members of the jury one by one. The judges were remarkably appreciated because of their exemplary backgrounds and esteemed support for the LGBTQI+ community around the globe. Namely, Mr. Jean Louie Ferragu; Mr. Donald Dalida; Ms. Jackie Serrano; Ms. Cathy Cardiff and Mr. Malcolm Conlan. 

We couldn't wait no more to see the chosen candidates spice-up the stage with their intermission number...

They wiggled their booties in their titilating denim shorts as well as showing the contours of their voluptuous figures in their clinching white tops. Who do you think stood out in the  group dance performance and in the individual introduction, too?

(Miss Charlotte Lovell and Miss Jade Chloe)

 
(Miss Clara and Miss Cassandra)

(Miss Mayumi and Miss Akiko)

(Miss Tiana and Miss Pola)

 

We bid our goodbyes to the candidates' long leggedness and the spotlight was taken over by the talented hostess, Mrs. Alexis Chiforescu, with her favourite song to keep us actively involved.

The candidates were back but this time, they turned up individually on stage wearing bright body hugging dresses for the casual wear round. This was when most of them emerged on stage in regal above-the-knee dresses while discerningly flashing their flawless legs and mystique shoulder lines. 

(Best in Casual, Miss Pola) 

We were screaming the names of our candidates when they appeared individually and all together on stage. The joyfulness of our voices resonated into the ears of the jury and more importantly, it uplifted the spirit of our candidates. 

The intensifying energy from the audience pacified and an intermission number from the BUKCCA volunteers kicked off. We were reboosted by the Chiquita dance performance of young at heart Diana, Athena and Meriam. We boogied in our chairs as the Chiquita dance was once very famous dance music to all ages in the Republic of the Philippines. 

The candidates were not ready and prepared yet to appear on stage. That is why, the talented Mrs. Alexis Chiforescu saved them by gracing us once again with her lyrical singing voice. 

They were given more time to fit in their outfits and style their selves with embellishments for the next round of the pageant. Some had minor issues with the sound system but most of them showcased their talents evenly and smoothly. Here are the candidates' video clips for you to enjoy, evaluate and praise. Who knows, you will be mimicking some of their talents in the near future? 

All of them demonstrated breezy and vivacious talents like candidate number 8, Miss Pola, who finished the talent round with her Hawaiian Hula dance. After that Miss Geyzhel Sparks, one of London's pride duo singters, enlivened the crowd with her sing and dance numbers on stage. It was an unrehearsed dance & song requests which she delivered very well. Her contralto voice jazzed up us all in our chairs. 

It fired most of us up when the manifestation of more flawless skin, healthy pairs and curvaceous body figures unveiled in front of our eyes. They strutted individually on stage and  inadvertently seducing their male admirers. Who couldn't take their eyes off especially when the candidates continued parading without their shawls and only had their one shaded swimwear on.

(Best in Swimwear, Miss Akiko) 

They were called and gathered up on stage for the audience to see their sexiness once again and for the jury to re-evaluate their score sheets, if ever it needed some changes. 

The fire of swimwear show was extinguished and the humorous Ms. Ambi Da Diva delighted us with her marvellous singing voice. She satisfied us more when a guy from the audience became her romantic companion on stage. They were indeed intimately perfect and a match made in DBANS pubhouse. Woohoo! 

(Ms. Ambi Da Diva with her romantic companion)

The newly found love team had their moment but every story has an ending. It ended when the candidates were all set and ready to flourish the stage with their appliques and embroidered long gowns. They were all wearing floor-length gowns embellished with glistening colourful sequins and designed with decorative sweetheart boobtube as well as made from (luxury) lace brocade fabrics. 

(Best in Long Gown, Miss Akiko) 

The ultimate round commence. Prepared questions with corresponding numbers were given to the members of the jury. Yes, this was the Question & Answer round which spurred some of the candidates to be hysterical. Who would not be especially when they need a precise and demanding answer? 

They held the microphone firmly and stood strongly in front of us despite the intense feeling. In my opinion, those were queenly attributes of someone who already touched and tasted triumphs in life. Nevertheless, a beauty pageant must conclude the winners and the Question & Answer portion plays a significant factor in proclaiming the runners-up and the queen. 

They headed back to the dressing room to recompose their selves after delivering their impromptu answers. The stage and spotlight were now back to the hostesses who acknowledged the importance of the generous and supportive sponsors of last Sunday's beauty pageant. 

The score sheets from the jury were fairly tabulated and the results for minor/major awards were handed over to the hostesses. Here are the recipients of MS. TS LONDON UK 2016' minor and major awards:

(Miss Friendship, Miss Mayumi and People's Choice Award, Miss Clara)

(Miss Endeavour, Miss Cassadra  and Miss Charity, Miss Charlotte Lovell)

Miss Friendship was candidate #5, Miss Mayumi 

People's Choice Award was candidate #3, Miss Clara 

Miss Endeavour was candidate #4, Miss Cassadra 

Miss Charity was candidate #1, Miss Charlotte Lovell 

Best in Casual was candidate #8, Miss Pola 

Miss Talent was candidate #6, Miss Akiko 

Best in Swimwear was candidate #6, Miss Akiko 

Best in Long Gown was candidate #6, Miss Akiko 

The candidates were chosen to compete and outcast each other all throughout the battle. Thus, beauty queens are trained to shine and only created to win (apart from the experience gained). Hence, last night there was only the sole queen who was crowned and brought home the title with her. 

2nd RUNNER-UP was candidate #2, Miss Jade Chloe 

1st RUNNER-UP was candidate #8, Miss Pola 

MS. TS LONDON UK 2016 was candidate #6, Miss Akiko

MISS LIP GLOSS INTERNATIONALE BATTLE OF THE QUEENS 2016

 by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

I heard that the fictional character of James Bond novels and films, Miss Moneypenny, will be hosting a beauty pageant in Birmingham. Upon hearing it, my reaction was WOW, WOW and WOW... Excuse my snappy response but sadly, it will not be the fictional Miss Moneypenny who will boss around the candidates on stage and also, knock dead the supporters in their chairs. 

Last year, she glaringly hosted the Miss Lip Gloss Queen Internationale with her big and bouncy iconic aura. Actually, her physical appearance wasn't far from the fictional secretary and also, James Bond's boss. That is why, you will wine and dine with her once again this year on the 2nd of December at Eden Bar Marquee in Birmingham. 

Welcome and greet the voluptuously delightful Miss Penny as well as be awed by her bright outward show. The candidates will appear in sequence introduced by Miss Penny on the night of the event. The lovely candidates would like us to participate for the People's Choice Award via there Facebook account. We still have more time to cast our votes and it's very straightforward, too. Just scan all of their collages and then, press the 'Like' button to show she is your favourite candidate and deserves to be the People's Choice Awardee. Here is the link for you to explore and cast your vote, https://www.facebook.com/LIP-GLOSS-455204851334154/. 

There are 8 interracial queens who will face each other and vie for 1 yen crown. So, who do you think has the vantage in bringing home the title and ultimately be called The Queen of all Queens? The title holder will embrace the persona of the Lip Gloss' Queen and basically becomes an exemplar for the LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and Intersex+). 

*Information and Photos Courtesy of Lip Gloss' Facebook Account

THE NIGHT OF ALTERNATIVE MISS LONDON 2016

 by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

( Miss Geri Love, Alternative Miss London 2016)

She was elegantly fierce in her lion inspired outfit... She was magnificently radiant in her embroidered royal blue gown... She now epitomises and wears the crown of this year's Alternative Miss London! 

There were 11 fabulous contestants who competed on stage with determination and 4 fair-minded members of the jury who assessed their performances, for this year's Alternative Miss London. 

When I entered the man-made bricked venue of The Minories, it was simple but all set and ready for the pageant to commence. There was an inconspicuous display of partial giveaways for the winners; sat on a round table and just in front of the admission area. Such as, the colourful flowers in paper bags; violet sashes in silvery white prints; chilled champagne in coolers and glasses as well as the stature mini Trophies. 

The audience were enthusiastically mingling while most of the eagle eyed admirers were sauntering around with drinks in their hands and looking for ideal spots. On the other hand, the energetic supporters were enjoying the loud  music on the dance floor while wiggling their bumpy booties as well as their softish bodies. Others were outside and simply enjoying the reviving beer garden's fresh air. 

On the dance floor's wall, a projector was displaying people's images especially the women who were involved in the past years Alternative Miss London. There was also a distressed dark walnut table with 5 matching chairs on the side of the dance floor for the jury and a tabulator to take over. Moreover, a 12-foot long platform was laid and accentuated with blue LED lights for the candidates to walk on during the competition. 

It was already past midnight when Miss Vicky Lee took over the DJ's booth to welcome us all and acknowledge the appearances of relevant people. She was very dazzling in her A line above-the-knee emerald green sequence dress. It was a powerful welcome which was also an indication that the beauty pageant would commence soon. Apart from her, this was also the opening appearance of her co-hostess, Alexandra Marie Diaz, who was wearing a halter neck backless flowery bodycon dress. 

The cheerful Alexandra took over the stage and especially thanked the sponsors and warmly introduced the night's members of the jury as well as the tabulator. Namely, Geyzhel Sparks , The WayOut's superstar supporter, photographer and singer; the reigning Alternative Miss London 2015 Alessandra Mae; the supportive Mark Danaher; the Alternative Miss London 2015's Miss Congeniality Lorenna Danaher and Lesly as the recorder of scores. I have to say they all looked serious yet very comfortable with their pencils and papers. 

(L to R: MissGeyzhel Sparks, Alessandra Mae, Mark Danaher, Lorenna Danaher and Lesly)

Before the pageant began proper, we were all asked to gather up closer to the stage and sing wholeheartedly to the tune of Happy Birthday. This was for the inspirational Miss Vicky Lee. Yes, it was also Miss Vicky Lee's natal day. She has been tirelessly supporting the LGBTQI+ community and continuously uplifting/safeguarding The WayOut Club's reputation. 

(With Miss Vicky Lee)

The overflowing greetings continued while the candidates were back stage anxiously waiting for their appearances on stage. When all of a sudden, the headlights were on which glorified the path of the stage. One by one, the candidates emerged and awed us all in their Fantasy Creative Wear. Their outfits were indeed combined products of imaginative and visionary minds. Actually, I adored all of the creations especially from Fabiola of Australia and Samantha of Brazil. I loved their creativity, courage and determination while on stage. We should not forget that their appearances on stage was made dramatic by the ingenious DJ Titch (Jay Mac) who manipulated the catwalk music and DJ Gary Baldi who looked after the colourful headlights. 

(Cassandra Concepcion and Bernadette)

(Geri Love and Akiko)

(Fabiola and Nicci Take)

(Jade Chloe and Sophia)

(Samantha Foxer and Tiana)

  

(Cheska)

Their creations earned standing ovations and loud applause from the audience. They headed back to the dressing room to prepare for the next round. Our energy levels were kept high spirited when Miss Katt Kitten sang 2 dynamic songs. She made most of us sing and dance with her peppy voice and her own rendition of Jesse J's song. 

(Miss Katt Kitten)

The hostess, Alexandra Marie Diaz, was back on stage to introduce the candidates to flaunt their provocatively hot figures. This was the Sexy Outfit round in which the artistic two-piece with armoured and shawl adornments as well as fetish clothing were worn individually and invitingly. 

 

 

Quite sexy and hot however we calmed down a bit when they went back in the dressing room for retouching and coaching. The stage was taken over once again by Alexandra but with the special appearance of her co-hostess, Miss Vicky Lee. We engaged with them but were more engaged when Miss Huggy McGuire and Miss Geyzhel Sparks sang 2 songs and performed Donna Summer's 1980 Hot Stuff. 

 (Miss Huggy McGuire and Miss Geyzhel Sparks)

They, Miss Huggy McGuire and Miss Geyzhel Sparks, exhilarated us and kept our anticipation calm for the candidate's final round. The attentive hostesses held the microphones once again for the vibrant, flowy and silhouette sequence Long Gown competition to lead off. 

 

 

Each candidate had their grandstand appearance on stage with their long gowns on. A few minutes after the appearance of the last candidate, they were all called and embraced closely with one another on stage. This was when they were asked to recompose their selves before doing the traditional 360 degree turn around; by facing the jury at 180 degree and then facing back the audience. After this they all headed back to the dressing room. While the audience's focus and attention was handed over to Miss Huggy McGuire who delivered her own shining version of Rihanna's Diamonds. 

(L to R: Cassandra Concepcion, Bernadette, Geri Love, Akiko, Fabiola and Nicci Take)

 (L to R: Chloe, Sophia, Samantha Foxer, Tiana and Cheska)

(Miss Huggy McGuire)

It is a common practice in every beauty pageant that the last year's queen will have her own farewell walk and speech. This is when her beauty will be seen once again by admirers and her composure on stage to be appreciated by supporters. That is why the Alternative Miss London 2015, Alessandra Mae, made her final walk and blew us all away in her floor-length 'very' see through glistening backless gown. 

(Alternative Miss London 2015, Alessandra Mae)

After the unhindered farewell walk of Alessandra Mae, the special awardee; runners-up and the Alternative Miss London 2016 were revealed and declared: 

Miss Congeniality, Cassandra Concepcion

2nd Runner-up, Jade Chloe

1st Runner-up, Akiko Mae Obillo

Alternative Miss London 2016, Geri Love

Beauty queens are trained to compete and made to win, but they were once ordinary women who have striven to be who they are now. On the other hand, some women are still metamorphosing. When we greatly value their courage and determination we are helping them to mould themselves as beauty queens. We should all not forget humility and understanding even though we may be more beautiful and even more feminine than others. It is because, we were once like them?