MISS QUEENIVERSE 2024: ASUNTA MAE OF DENMARK WINS CROWN

 by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

Miss Queeniverse 2024, Asunta Mae
Photo Courtesy of Rigene Zapatos

On 18th May 2024, the coronation night for Miss Queeniverse 2024 was held at the Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. 

The coronation night was an organised project by Amsterdam-based GLAM Infinity where it epitomised the beauty; showcased the various talents and revealed the sharp-witted minds of 10 cordial candidates. 

The objective of the event was to celebrate and welcome the visibility of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/ questioning, intersex and asexual) community. Particularly, it led to an opportunity to make full-sounding noises in uplifting the ingenuity, cleverness, and intelligence of my dear fellow transgender women; that they are no longer hidden behind the scenes. 

It was positively hosted by August Baluyot Mateo and Raymond Jay-ar and also, adjudicated by respective members of the jury. There was a special appearance and participation from Miss Queeniverse 2023, Cassandra Havana, before the introductory production number of the contestants on stage. 

BEFORE THE CORONATION NIGHT 

Photo Courtesy of Miss Queeniverse

Photo Courtesy of Miss Queeniverse

The candidates had the opportunity to enjoy fun activities; receive give-away products and visit places such as: 

outdoor photo shoot; 

rehearsed their production number; 

endorsed goods and services from various sponsors;

and 

savoured Italian cuisine at Cucina Casalinga Restaurant.

CANDIDATES 

Photo Courtesy of Miss Queeniverse

There were 10 cheerful candidates who stupefied their undying supporters and lusciously tempted their admirers in a show-off competition on stage. 

The contestants vibrantly appeared on stage in 3 different attires where each round incentivised the audience to choose their favourite(s) during: 

elaborate creative costumes;

seductive swimsuits;

and 

classy gowns.

Video Courtesy of Cassy Nhoyskie Zen-abi

MINOR, MAJOR AND SPECIAL AWARDS 

There were 7 out of 10 candidates who were called one at a time on stage to receive the following awards: 

Miss Photogenic

candidate 1, Nancy Alena Diaz (The Netherlands)

Spirit of Candidate

candidate 3, Mitchelle Agusto (Germany)

People’s Choice Award

candidate 7, Khaylee Ysabella Powell (The Netherlands)

The New You Awardee

candidate 6, Ada Padilla (The Netherlands)

Miss Fab Skin

candidate 9, Hannakim Delena (Germany)

Miss Mega World

candidate 1, Nancy Alena Diaz (The Netherlands)

Miss Cream Silk

candidate 10, Asunta Mae (Denmark)

Best in Creative Costume

candidate 3, Mitchelle Agusto (Germany)

Best in Swimsuit

candidate 9, Hannakim Delena (Germany)

Best in Evening Gown

candidate 10, Asunta Mae (Denmark)

Best Personal Statement

candidate 8, Chloe Bronek (The Netherlands)

SEMI-FINALISTS 

The announcement of awards contributed to the overall scores for each contender and led to the determination of who would be included in the top 5. That is why, the tabulation of candidates' scores fairly decided the announcement of who made it through the initial round of the contest: 

candidate 4

Ram Villaflores (The Netherlands)

candidate 10

Asunta Mae (Denmark)

candidate 3

Mitchelle Agusto (Germany)

candidate 9

Hannakim Delena (Germany)

candidate 8

Chloe Bronek (The Netherlands)

 

This initial round was paired with the jittery Question and Answer portion with a twist. It is because the top 5 ladies were asked to convey their insightful interpretation of their chosen painting from local Filipino artists. Thus, the 3 contestants who delivered the strongest explanations reached the final round. 

TITLE HOLDER AND RUNNERS-UP 

The declaration of 3 finalists was followed by the ultimate Question and Answer portion in relation to the transgender community. 

After the finalists confidently answered the one common question, last year’s title holder Cassandra Havana made her farewell walk and speech.

           

Video Courtesy of Cassy Havana Serdan

The unanimously declared euphoric title holder with her affable runners-up of Miss Queeniverse 2024 are: 

From Left to Right
First Runner-up, Chloe Bronek
Miss Queeniverse 2024, Asunta Mae
Second Runner-up, Hannakim Delena
Photo Courtesy of Edson Swarovski Gonzales

MISS QUEEN ZURICH 2017

 by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

Miss Queen Zurich 2017, Miss MCay Xuxu Huber
Photo Courtesy of Minerva Mondejar Steiner's Facebook Account

Most of the confirmed contenders flew hundreds miles to reach the largest city in Switzerland for one purpose. A city which is also known as the global centre for banking and finance as well as one of the world's leading insurers, Zurich.

Candidates and Organisers
Photo Courtesy of Ava Tour's Facebook Account

The 10 invited willful candidates landed in north-central Switzerland in preparation to flaunting their physical attractiveness; revealing their awe-inspiring self esteem and to promulgate their coherent intelligence on stage. They participated in the EuroTrans beauty pageant which was affiliated with the masquerade theme event of the Starlite Charity. A EuroAsian club based in Zurich, Switzerland with a core mission of raising funds in order to subsidize and support their various yearly virtuous projects.

Sketch Image Courtesy of Miss Queen Zurich 2017's Facebook Page

On the 25th of November this year, a EuroTrans beauty pageant with a benevolent mission took place in Zurich, Switzerland and held at Hilton Hotel Kloten. The 10 admirable candidates competed and were determined to vie for the coveted title of Miss Queen Zurich 2017. Succeedingly, a proud daughter of Davao City (the largest city in terms of land area in the Philippines and sonorous as the Durian capital of the country) who has been living in Vienna, Austria triumphantly engaged and defeated her fellow rivals. Factually speaking, she was a well-accomplished title holder in her town back then who was once trained to compete in many prestigious events around Davao City and its neighbouring regions.

Photo Courtesy of Dahlia Booc Schmuck's Facebook Account

This year's top dog for Miss Queen Zurich has been known to her family and friends as well as recognised by her followers on social media under the name of Mcay XuXu Huber. In addition to this, there were also minor awards recipients who deserved acknowledgement because of their amiable heart to fellow candidates; their effortless natural flair in front of the people; their sophisticated strut during the informal attire and great confidence in exhibiting their feminine figure on stage. Namely, Miss Amanda Roberts of the United Kingdom who received the Miss Congeniality sash for winning the affection of many candidates; Miss Charlene Monteverde of Switzerland who received the Best In Talent as per the unanimous score sheets of the jury and Miss Iwa Moto of the United Kingdom for leading in 2 categories, thus taking home the Best in Casual Wear and the Best in Bikini citations. There was also a special award sobriquet as Darling of the Crowd which was earned by Miss Charlene Monteverde. She was the guests' favourite who invigorated colourfully the formality of the entire event because of her high-spirited personality.

Photo Courtesy of Miss Charlene Monteverde's Facebook Account

The ultimate part of the event was the announcement of runners-up and the winner of Miss Queen Zurich 2017 title. The unanimously declared winner didn't just solely own the stage as it was also corralled by her decorous runners-up...

From Left to Right 
2nd Runner-up, Miss Jade Chloe
Miss Queen Zurich 2017, Miss MCay Xuxu Huber
1st Runner-up, Miss Iwa Moto
3rd Runner-up, Miss Charlene Monteverde
Photo Courtesy of Miss Charlene Monteverde's Facebook Account

Huge congratulations are warranted to the organisers on the effervescent success of its EuroTrans beauty pageant this year. More importantly, a big KUDOS to the altruistic candidates for unconditionally and continuously preserving the golden status quo at heart of the LGBTQI+ community around the world.

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