The management of the Mango Tree Thai Restaurant in London, United Kingdom will transform its
place at 46 Grosvenor Pl, Belgravia SW1X 7EQ into a magical deep ocean semblance. A concept which will spruce-up the interiors of the restaurant using this year's “Under the Sea” theme. It will present to all spectators and invited guests a make-believe mise en scène of disguise mermaid impressions; spellbind prop bubbles; improvised clams and many more mesmerising set ups. More importantly, on the 02nd of September it will highlight the appearances of my fellow transgender women, either as confidently beautiful candidates or vibrant members of the crowd, to this most awaited annual prestigious beauty pageant.
This year's Miss Mango Tree with the theme, “Under the Sea”, we will see 7 wilful participants emerge on an elevated centre stage. On the night of the event, which will start from 19:00 until late, the candidates will stupefy your eyes with their visionary and resourceful costumes; will make you gasp or carouse by their healthy and toned physiques; will inspire you with their composure in long gowns and will impress you with their wit & intelligence. The veiled question is, who will be the triumphant successor of Miss Mango Tree 2017, Miss Alessandra Mae?
If you are a passionate admirer of transgender women and/or receptive supporter of the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex and Asexual) community and would like to experience another non-prejudice colourful festivity in the heart of London, this event will mostly befit you. Who knows, you will be able to meet new friends (as the clock keeps ticking) and share common interests about life in the long run.
You still have 3 more weeks to think about attending Miss Mango Tree 2018 and if you would like to know more helpful information you can message directly Sine Kliangsin on, https://www.facebook.com/atikarn.kliangsin. On the other hand, if you are now 100% percent convinced to go to “Under the Sea” then all you require is an advance ticket on the 02nd of September 2018, just simply navigate http://www.mangotree.org.uk aand look for the “BUY ONLINE TICKETS HERE”.
My train journey heading to Gloucester Road Station was velvety smooth while the weather was refreshingly delightful. Shall I say, the outside ambiance was enlightened with the spirit of Yuletide. When I was heading to the venue, I also had a pleasant walk on the plain concrete pavements while passing by commercial buildings. These were development plots that were once part of the post-war social housing developments and are now defined as “ambiguous landmark buildings”. I have to admit that the whole milieu took me back to the Victorian period and I even wished that I had worn my long flowy dress.
The ambiguous landmark buildings on the left verge of Cromwell Road accompanied me until I reached the corner of Queen's Gate. There it was the main venue of Casilleras Charity's event for a cause, Baden Powell House. A site which was originally purchased by the building committee, chaired by Sir Harold Gillet and was designed by Raplh Tubbs into a modern architectural style building. It was opened in 1961 and underwent several refurbishments over the years and to date, has been providing a modern and affordable home for the members of Scout Association. It also functions as a for hire space to host conferences and events. It is conveniently based in the attractive South Kensington and one of the most affluent areas of the U.K.
Once I had decided to attending the concluding part of Casilleras Charity's event, I contacted directly on social media the head organiser, Jewel Natividad Gagan. I politely requested a reserve admission ticket for myself to be paid in person and also, asked for a seat as near as possible to the stage. Sadly, the latter part of my request wasn't favourably approved as the first 3 front seat rows were allocated for the companions of members of the jury and their sponsors for this year. However, I was advised to arrive on time so that I could find an ideal seat location where I would be able to take pictures without annoying anyone. Yes, I was able to find a good aisle spot on their theatre seating plan by being early, but was very surprised that there was no clear reserved sign for the first 3 front row seats. That is why, numbers of ticket purchasers who were not well informed about the seating arrangements were asked to vacate and find seats somewhere at the back. Actually, only the reserved seats on the right side were properly monitored as these were supervised by a woman.
I was approximately 20 minutes early before the event to start at 18:00...
When I entered the event hall of Baden Powell House, I was greeted by its theatrically arranged chairs; the red carpet-like aisle leading up to the stage; the well set-up music booth and the on-going construction of the stage. Apart from that and as I got closer to the stage, there were spruced-up chairs & embellished tables for members of the jury and a donned table illuminated by tiaras; encased souvenirs; wrapped bottles of Casillero del Diablo wine and the intriguing headphones.
What do you think was the main purpose of the headphones during the entire event? Were they even utilised? Was the main intention to choose the high ranking top 5 candidates and then, they would have the final Q&A round? If it was so, the headphones should have been worn by the awaiting chosen candidates and all their previous accumulated scores were set to zero in order to determine who really had the wit & intelligence and not just the good looks.
Time was ticking and yet there was no indication that the beauty pageant for my fellow transgender women would soon to commence. Yes, they were running out of time and yet they were still beautifying more of the stage by gradually erecting a background and styling it with letters/numbers that read as MISS QUEEN PACIFIC 2017. That is why, a glimpse of the partial candidates were called upon to gather on stage for their final production number rehearsal.
The question was, where are the rest of the candidates? More importantly, where were the members of the jury, without whom could not start at 18:00? Actually, it didn't start at an agreed time as the first wiggly movements of the candidates during their production number was around 19:20. After the engaging production number, we were energised more by Miss Ela Hidalgo's belting and strapping vocal cords.
The stage was then owned by their marvellous masters of the ceremony namely, the voluble Miss Coleen Kacey; the acquiescent Mr. Elijah Paul Villanueva and the articulate Miss Vivienne Melanie Tion Mesias. The three of them detailed the sequence of the night's event and its mechanics; specified the minor, major & special awards; endorsed this year's sponsors; thanked the presence of the invited jury; acknowledged the founder & chairman of Casilleras Charity Organisation UK (CCOUK), Mr. Enly OC Gagan and addressed the honourable guest speaker, Hon. Voltaire Mauricio, First Secretary and Consul of the Philippine Embassy in London, U.K.
(Miss Coleen Kacey, Mr. Elijah Paul Villanueva and Miss Vivienne Melanie Tion Mesias)
The limpid overhead headlights were off and the beaming DJ lights were gradually turned on toward the stage. At the same time, our attention was diverted to the back of the event hall. We saw some members of the charity and secured a passage for the candidates who ostentatiously paraded, one by one, on the aisle wearing their vibrant National Costumes and headed up to the stage for their self introduction. What a grandstand array of guises and ensembles which revealed their love for their chosen countries. The unanimously decided winner for Best in National Costume was Miss Philippines, Miss Akiko Mae Obillo!
Best in National Costume, Miss Akiko Mae Obillo (Miss Philippines)
Miss Chile, Miss Chixy Wilson
Miss Colombia, Miss Iwa Moto
Miss Peru, Miss Tiana Delosata
Miss El Salvador, Miss Jade Phoenix Chua-Hoskins
Miss Philippines, Miss Akiko Mae Obillo
Miss Solomon Islands, Miss Geri Love
Miss Australia, Miss Chezka Mari
Miss Singapore, Miss Mikaella Atay
Miss Costa Rica, Miss Pola Morena- Benfetima
Miss Ecuador, Miss Sophia Frewin
Miss Panama, Miss Nicole Williams
Miss Mexico, Miss Vee Lacsamana
The candidates colourful appearance wearing their intricate and cumbersome national costumes invigorated and cheered us all. After their paralleled exit on stage, we were then occupied by succeeding intermission numbers of Miss Florie May Rapirap and Miss Alexis Mendoza Chiforescu.
The entertainment numbers of the performers were sufficient enough for the candidates to take-off their chunky ensembles and change to something titillating. It was time to flaunt their innate sexiness and enhanced figure by wearing their preferred swimsuit. They appeared one by one on stage with draped cloth around their waist which was inspired by the Miss Universe 2017's Swimsuit competition. Who do you think outrivalled the rest of the candidates when they all showed-off their flat tummies, sexy booties and elongated limbs? The unanimously decided winner for Best in Swimwear was Miss Philippines, Miss Akiko Mae Obillo!
Best in Swimwear, Miss Akiko Mae Obillo (Miss Philippines)
I thought they would all headed back to their cosy and roomy changing room in the basement of the building. However, my supposition was incorrect as the swimsuit round was also in conjunction with the initial Q&A portion of Miss Queen Pacific 2017. What does it entail? The main highlighted sequence of the beauty pageant was to have an initial Q&A portion which would add to the gathered minor scores of the candidates. They were then ranked and whoever would be successfully included on the top 5 will go onto the final Q&A round. If I am not mistaken and on this ultimate part of the beauty pageant, the previous accumulated scores by the top 5 would be set to zero in order to determine who really has the wit & intelligence and not just the good looks. Also, this should have been the segment in which the intriguing headphones were utilised.
Why they did not follow the proposed sequence of Miss Queen Pacific 2017? In my opinion, the long-winded questions (which were read twice for a better comprehension) for the candidates were not necessary as the initial Q&A round is traditionally brief. Generally speaking, it consumed most of the time! As a result, when the closing time of 23:00 drew closer there was a discussion between the supervising employee of Baden Powell House and the organisers of Casirellas Charity.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has been known in London and across the U.K. as a posh and expensive place to live in. The places within its periphery aren't just accessible addresses for small and multi companies. They are also residential homes for upper class and stinkingly wealthy people. They are residents who adhere to the implemented rules & regulations put forward by the council in order to maintain a harmonious and organised neighbourhood. In connection with this, they do not tolerate any unreasonable behaviour which may harm and threaten the peacefulness. Thus, any disobedience like conducting/performing late events either indoor or outdoor has no place in the lexicon of the residents. As a result, any events which interfere and hamper in the peacefulness will be forcefully closed down as stipulated in the black & white permit. Last Saturday, 02nd of December, the first organised beauty pageant for my fellow transgender women by Casirellas Charity and in direct partnership under Starvision UK met with disasters. The adjective “successful” according to the dictionary of Cambridge means “achieving the results wanted or hoped for”. Shall I say, if you have accomplished the planned sequence of the event and fulfilled the desired aim result is when you can actually describe and use the adjective itself.
After the lengthy Q&A portion, we were then shake-up by Ambhie Da Diva's voice. Succeedingly, the stage was then paved way for the inspirational Miss Vicky Lee's speech. The co-founder and host of the oldest Trans Club, The WayOut Club, in the U.K. who has been the greatest pillar in the acknowledgement of “Transpeople” and bringing greater awareness about Transgender people to the wider LGBTQI+ community. According to Miss Vivienne Melanie Tion Mesias' agreeable introduction for Miss Vicky Lee and I quote, 'all transgender women in the U.K. know the name and integrity of our tirelessly inspirational mother!'
(The inspirational Miss Vicky Lee)
The candidates were no longer provocatively exposed when they flourished on stage elegantly wearing their floor- length gowns accentuated with glistening beads and sequins. They graced the stage in a stunningly exquisite manner with an inevitable gaffe from one of the candidates, who level-headedly recomposed her bearing on the spot. The unanimously decided classy winner for Best in Evening Gown was Miss Mexico, Miss Vee Lacsamana!
Best in Evening Gown, Miss Vee Lacsamana (Miss Mexico)
They were all gathered on stage like glimmering dolls and the announcement of the winners of minor and major awards were proclaimed:
Miss Popularity, Miss Tiana Delosata (Miss Peru)
Miss Photogenic, Miss Vee Lacsamana (Miss Mexico)
Miss Congeniality, Miss Tiana Delosata (Miss Peru)
Darling of the Crown, Miss Akiko Mae Obillo (Miss Philippines)
Best in Talent, Miss Akiko Mae Obillo (Miss Philippines)
They were then caressed by the serenading voice of Mr. Dave Hoskins who also exhilarated the lenient crowd. Unexpectedly, there was a problem with the calculations and as a reconstruction, another raffle draw was executed and random lucky winners from the audience were handed over wrapped bottles of Casillero del Diablo wine.
(Mr. Dave Hoskins and the lovely candidates)
It was getting near the closing time allotted for the Casilleras Charity's event. That is why, we were able to witness the unhindered scenario between the organisers and the supervising employee of Baden Powell House who were having a plight. For that reason, the masters of the ceremony mentioned over the microphone the sudden alteration of the main sequence of the event of Miss Queen Pacific 2017.
Ms. Charity, Miss Nicole Williams (Miss Panama) and the people behind Casilleras Charity Organisation UK (CCOUK)
The organisers were getting more agitated and so did some of the ticket purchasers. Because of the beforehand mistakes, (which could have been prevented by starting at 18:00 and shortening the lengthy questions), there was an abrupt modification of the event. The presentation of the special award labelled, Ms. Charity, and the declaration of Miss Queen Pacific 2017's runners-up and title holder were accelerated...
From Left to Right
2nd Runner-up, Miss Pola Morena- Benfetima (Miss Costa Rica)
1st Runner-up, Miss Nicole Williams (Miss Panama)
Miss Wela Dela Vega
Mr. Ronald Husenia
Mr. William Jonas Andrews
Miss Queen Pacific 2017, Miss Akiko Mae Obillo (Miss Philippines)
Companion of Member of the Jury
3rd Runner-up, Miss Sophia Frewin (Miss Ecuador)
4th Runner-up, Miss Vee Lacsamana (Miss Mexico)
4th Runner-up, Miss Vee Lacsamana (Miss Mexico)
3rd Runner-up, Miss Sophia Frewin (Miss Ecuador)
2nd Runner-up, Miss Pola Morena- Benfetima (Miss Costa Rica)
1st Runner-up, Miss Nicole Williams (Miss Panama)
Miss Queen Pacific 2017, Miss Akiko Mae Obillo (Miss Philippines)
I must say that it was a wonderful transgender women beauty pageant for a cause with an ideal venue and top notch masters of the ceremony. However, last Saturday's event met with disasters which could have been avoided if the organisers and event coordinators followed firmly the time allotted. Thus, describing the entire outcome of last Saturday as successful is misinterpretation of the adjective itself and a deception.
If you think that my above raised issues are unjust and have no bearing for veracity, think of the people who commuted far- just to witness Miss Queen Pacific 2017 and only to be rushed out of the event hall at Baden Powell House. May I remind you highly that Miss Queen Pacific 2017 was under the supervision of people who have background knowledge and past experiences in the use of Baden Powell House!
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.
(Photo Courtesy of Jewel Natividad Gagan's Facebook Account)
The solid and cooperative attitude of Filipinos to one another around the world has been establishing humanitarian and non-profitable organisations. In the United Kingdom, a year old charity organisation named, Casilleras Charity Organisation UK (CCOUK), which was set-up by open-handed volunteers has been an encouraging Filipino charity to date. Moreover, it is now operating as a small society after having received the approval of its license in March 2017 by the Borough of Brent Council.
(Photo Courtesy of Casilleras Charity Organisation UK's Facebook Account)
For over a year, the Casilleras Charity Organisation UK has committed itself to strengthening community relationships in the United Kingdom and across the ocean. The main embodiment of this charity is to compensate less fortunate individuals and/or to assist vulnerable groups. Generally speaking, they have been organising Sports & Social activities which endeavour to stimulating healthy lifestyles and soothing bad habits. If you would like to know more about this charity, you may visit the link below...
Charity begins at home and undeniably, the United Kingdom has been the second home for many Filipinos. It is a country where you have the utmost freedom to live your own desired life; to express who you truly are and to be acknowledged according to your gender preferences.
Video Courtesy of Geri Love's Facebook Account Choreography by Rhandz Batalla Silverio
Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present to you this year one of the charitable projects of the Casilleras Charity Organisation in collaboration with StarVision UK. A conceptualised beauty pageant for my fellow Transgender Women which aims to raise funds for the benefit of the charity's running and proposed activities. Yes, the tender-hearted candidates will not just focus in brandishing their femininity and ultimately, to bring back home the coveted crown. The main intention of their presence on stage for MISS QUEEN PACIFIC 2017 is in conjunction to the charity's activeness and awareness in funding more stimulating healthy lifestyles and challenging bad habits with the aim of ending them.
(Photo Courtesy of Miss Queen Pacific 2017's Facebook Account)
This beauty pageant for a cause by the Casilleras Charity Organisation UK has been divided into two separate events for affordable admission ticket prices...
The OPENING PART of the beauty pageant is on the 19th of November from 18:00 to 23:00 in which the candidates will manifest their emblazon and impressive TALENTS in front of their family and supporters. It will be held at a lounge night club, Bar FM, in West London on 84 Uxbridge Rd., Shepherd's Bush, London W12 7JP where live bands, karaoke, DJs and jam sessions have been widely promoted.
The CONCLUDING PART is on the 02nd of December from 18:00 to 23:00. This is when you'll see more of the candidates shapeliness, elegance and composure of mind on stage. It is the CORONATION NIGHT which will highlight the assuage runners-up and the triumphant winner at Baden Powell House on Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, SW7 5JS.
If you would like to have a “gentle touch” of the admission tickets of MISS QUEEN PACIFIC 2017 and also leave a “tight grip” as a charitable person, you may contact (by clicking on) the following names below...
The intellectual prowess of mankind has successfully accomplished and sent strong-minded scientists to the moon, beyond and back to Earth. Their pensive minds continue in exploring the prodigiously incredible experiments as well as the 'beyond belief' possibilities. As a matter of fact, it has paved the way in navigating another habitable planet within the solar system. For the past years, they have been making unmanned and unceasing attempts; have propelled curios concepts and extrapolated data transmitted by their advanced automated robotic vehicle. However, the unknown and unidentified biosphere elements make it challenging for NASA to prove the evidence of habitability. Undeniably, their hundred-to-one shot missions will continue like our firm belief about the existence of UFO sightings and E.T. traces. Who knows the luminary professors in their Ivory Tower have been clandestinely concealing their breaking results by (speculatively) communicating to these “objects”. It is difficult to prove their baffling existence as whatever you will find out will be confiscated and then, treated as a Top Secret dossier. Do you know why? Its because, any information which would cause exceptional and grave damage will never be manifested to the public. On the other hand and one thing is for sure, they cannot stop us from creating imagery or moulding spitting images.
So much about the scientific incognitos as there are myriads of plausible things which are more engaging and desirable than agonising ourselves in proving nameless existence.
“Gentlemen and Ladies alike”, hold your breath as we begin to delve more into Earth's gravitational bounds. When I say delve into, I mean the gravitational attraction which will lead me to the Mango Tree Restaurant at 46 Grosvenor Pl, Belgravia, London United Kingdom this Sunday.
The management of this Thai classic business establishment has been preparing a beauty pageant as a continual celebration of their 10th annual ladyboy competition entirely for transgender women. It is held on the 24th of September from 19:00 and has an adapted theme of “Out Of This World” which will be visualised creatively by their urbane lulu candidates. For more information about the availability of the admission ticket, you can go to http://www.mangotree.org.uk/.
The 8 out of 13 lulu candidates (From Left to Right: Geri Love, Neha Jasmin, Sophia Frewin, Nicole Williams, Chixy Wilson, Areeyan Sutani, Korakot Chansiri andSaskhia Marie) Photo Courtesy of Geri Love's Facebook Account
This year's WINNER will bring home 2 Return Tickets to Thailand, £500 cash price and £200 gift voucher to dine in at Mango Tree Restaurant, Belgravia. On the other hand, the FIRST RUNNER-UP and SECOND RUNNER-UP will also receive cash prices and gift vouchers to dine in at Mango Tree Restaurant. Apart from that, there are 2 minor awards await for whoever deserve the title for THE BEST IN COSTUME and THE BEST BODY with complementary cash prices and git vouchers.
It will be a provocatively exciting event, so try not to miss it!
The candidates have confirmed and sealed their applications for Miss Amazing Midlands 2017. So, who will become the sole successor to claim the crown of Miss Venus Petra Moutney?
(Photos Courtesy of Venus Petra Moutney's Facebook Account)
It only took a week for Dayanara Marques de Araneta Productions to search and endorse their 14 confirmed candidates who will fairly soon brandish their elegance and winsomeness on stage. The pageantry for these sophisticated candidates of Miss Amazing Midlands 2017 will grace the crowd with 5 different yet pleasurable categories. Such as, the Philippine traditional dress worn on formal occasions, the FILIPINIANA TERNO, together with the unrestrained and extravagantly imaginative outfit called, FANTASY, as well as their appliqué figure hugging EVENING GOWNS. They will also electrify us with their unknown and unrevealed TALENTS and more importantly, impress us on the hysterically spurring INTERVIEW.
Behold and in no particular order, here are the candidates who will ambitiously win the title of Miss Amazing Midlands 2017.
(Miss Jhexty)
(Miss AJ)
(Miss Cassandra)
(Miss Dina)
(Miss Halina)
(Miss Iwa)
(Miss Jade Chloe)
(Miss Alicia)
(Miss Sophia)
(Miss Tamara)
(Miss Estepania/ Yurie)
(Miss Zowie Kate) (Miss Tiana) (Miss Agatha)
On the 08th of July, this parade and spectacle of beauty with the sponsorship and cooperation of BFBCV (Birmingham Filipino-British Community Volunteers) will commence at 13:00 and will surely scintillate the Lightwoods Park at Adkins Park Lane Bearwood, Smethwick B67 5DP.
