Binibining Pilipnas 2015

For 3 years I had hope that Pia Wurtzbach gets the Binibining Pilipinas - Universe crown, and tonight she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2015.

Way back in 2013, during the Q&A portion, I had thought that she's gonna get the BBP - Universe crown, however she only settled as a runner up. Last year though she only made it to Top 15. A lot of people believe that she gave a weak answer during last year's Q&A portion. However this year, although I might say I was really impress but she gave a much better answer.

Janicel Lubina was also on my list of Top 16. And when she got the Best in Long Gown, and Best in Swimsuit award this was already an assurance that she would get one of the crowns, and I was right as she was crowned Bb.Pilipinas International 2015.

Christi McGarry, also part of my Top 16, was crowned Bb.Pilipinas Intercontinental 2015. However she had already represented the country in the Miss Intercontinental pageant in 2010 where in she made it to Top 15, and was awarded Queen of Asia & the Pacific. Question is, will Miss Intercontinental let her compete again.

Rogelie Catacutan was crowned Bb.Pilipinas Supranational 2015. Although she was also included on my Top 16 list, after Q&A I though she going to settle for a runner up post, but I was wrong.

Bb.Pilipinas Tourism 2015 is Ann Lorraine Colis (I though this would be the title that Christi's gonna get).

Hannah Sison had been one of my favorite since 2013. Although she was only a clapper back then, she made it to Top 15 last year and gave a strong answer thrown to her by the judge (Jeron Teng). Thought she's gonna get one of titles however she settled as 2nd RU. Same thing this year, I really though she's gonna get the Supranational title however she ended up as 1st RU.

Kimverlyn Suiza, was also on my list of Top 16 since last year. Although she didn't made last year's semis, she made it this time. I believe she really gave a strong answer to her Q&A which made me think she's gonna get either Intercontinental or International, however she's announced 2nd RU.

Other Binibinis who are on my list, and made it to semis are...
- Brenna Gamboa (Miss World Philippines 2012 4th Princess)
- Wynwyn Marquez (whom I though will be crowned either Intercontinental or Tourism. But just as I expected she got the Best in Talent award.)
- Kylie Verzosa

So I got 9 out of 15. Other Binibinis who made it to Top 15 are
- Princess Joy Camu
- Maolin Yalung
- Alaiza Malinao
- Justine Felizarta
- Anja Vanessa Peter

Here are the names of the Binibinis who made it to my list of Top 16 but didn't made it to semis
- Nancy Leonard (Originally Miss Philippines Earth - Water 2013 but got promoted to Air 2013)
- Renee Hassani (Miss Diversity Culture Intl 2014 1st RU)
- Mae Liezel Ramos (Part of last year's Top 15)
- Patricia Ejercitado (3-time Binibini (2010; 2012-Top12) and MWP2013 Top 13)
- Toni Hipolito (3-time Binibini as well (2008-Top10; 2010)
- Anabel Tia (Candidate at Bb.Pilipinas 2014)
- Ria Rabajante (Candidate at Bb.Pilipinas 2013, and Miss World Philippines 2013)

Close to You (I just wanna be)

Nobody pays much attention

they misuse their time

Maybe it's better to mention

moments passing by

A secret to tell

I got something they don't have

and baby it's you that is lifting me high

I just wanna be close to you

'cos I understand

the strength of your hand

oh and love that you put me through

you're more than a friend

so love me again

Baby you're full of affection

people stop and smile

maybe they see my intention

to make life worthwhile

A secret to tell

now there's nothing holding back

'cos baby it's you that is making me fly

I just wanna be close to you

'cos I understand

the strength of your hand

oh and love that you put me through

you're more than a friend

so love me again

I just wanna be close to you

'cos I understand

the strength of your hand

oh and love that you put me through

you're more than a friend

A secret to tell

now there's nothing holding back

'cos baby it's you that is making me fly

Oh baby oh yeah

love that you put me through

love that you put me through

I just wanna be close to you

'cos I understand

the strength of your hand

oh and love that you put me through

you're more than a friend

so love me again.

Burns and Rohmer Out of ANTM20

So, two of my favorite contender at America's Next Top Model 20: Boys and Girls were booted out in a double elimination.

Let me first go back 2 episodes before. At the start of episode 11 it was revealed that Jeremy Rohmer would be the eliminated guy to come back. However at the end of the same episode, Alex Agro (the female comeback) was eliminated, with Chris Hernandez on the bottom two.

Episode 13... it was heartbreaking (so dramatic...) to see three of my favorites in the bottom 3. Nina, Chris, and Jeremy. At first I thought that Chris and Jeremy will be eliminated, and Nina would be spared since she had never been in the bottom, plus she got two consecutive best photo prior. However it was so shocking that she got the lowest score (first to be eliminated). But I already figured that it would be Jeremy next... and so he is.

Now 5 contenders left. 3 Have never been in the bottom (Jourdan Miller, Cory Hinderoff, Renee Bhagwandeen), and 2 had been in the bottom and happens to be my favorites left (Chris Hernandez, Marvin Cortes).

ANTM20 Comeback

So, two of my favorite contender in ANTM20 Guys& Girls, was able to comeback.

Alexandra Agro who was eliminated in the 4th photo shoot, and Jeremy Rohmer who was eliminated following Alex was able to return in the competition at episode 9 and 11.

When Tyra Banks revealed that Alex (with the score of 7) will be the one to return, I was a bit sad because Jiana Davis (eliminated 6th photo shoot) is also my favorite, not to mention the early front runner. But I know for a fact that another eliminated contender will be brought back to the competition (which is a guy). And I am so happy to know that it is Jeremy (with the score of 6.7).

Now 5 over 6 of my favorites is once again competing with each other. Alex Agro, Chris Hernandez, Jeremy Rohmer, Marvin Cortes, and Nina Burns. Hope one of them wins.

Like a Virgin

I made it through the wilderness
Somehow I made it through
Didn't know how lost I was
Until I found you

I was beat incomplete
Id been had, I was sad and blue
But you made me feel
Yeah, you made me feel
Shiny and new

Chorus:

Like a virgin
Touched for the very first time
Like a virgin
When your heart beats (after first time, with your heartbeat)
Next to mine

Gonna give you all my love, boy
My fear is fading fast
Been saving it all for you
Cause only love can last

Youre so fine and you're mine
Make me strong, yeah you make me bold
Oh your love thawed out
Yeah, your love thawed out
What was scared and cold

(chorus)

Oooh, oooh, oooh

Youre so fine and you're mine
Ill be yours till the end of time
Cause you made me feel
Yeah, you made me feel
Ive nothing to hide

(chorus)

Like a virgin, ooh, ooh
Like a virgin
Feels so good inside
When you hold me, and your heart beats, and you love me

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh, baby
Cant you hear my heart beat
For the very first time?

Now You See Me

Well, ever since I was a kid I am fascinated with magic. Maybe that is the reason why when one of my colleagues showed me the trailer to this movie "Now You See Me" I got so interested.

So last night, I gave myself an early birthday present (since my birthday is a weeks from now), I watched the movie on cinema. It was cool, definitely cool. The ending was something that I didn't quite expect.

The movie is about four street magician who are recruited by a mysterious man to create "The Four Horseman". A year after they were recruited, in one of their show, their finale was to invite someone from the audience and help them rob a bank. After which, was investigated by an FBI agent, and an French Interpol.

Now this is the kind of movie that I would suggest to anyone, as the turn of events... there is a definite connection between the four magicians and the FBI agent.

Favorite Lines from Movies

“What makes you think I’ll risk my life doing this for you”
- Death Race (Jensenn Ames)

“I’d rather be his whore than you’re wife”
- Titanic (Rose Dewitt)

“Don’t miss the chance that life is giving you to spend with the people you love. Remember there is no rewind”
- Click (Morty)

"Good guys need a break"
- Click (Morty)

“If you don’t want me but need me I’ll stay. But if you want me but no longer need me, then I’ll go”
- Nanny McPhee (Nanny McPhee)

"Sometimes, fantasies are better than reality"
- A Cinderella Story (Sam Montgomery)

"Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game"
- A Cinderella Story

“I know what it feels like to be afraid to show who you are”
- A Cinderella Story (Sam Montgomery)

"I never pretend to be somebody else"
- A Cinderella Story (Sam Montgomery)

“I don’t care what people think about me… because I believe in myself”
- A Cinderella Story (Sam Montgomery)

“Waiting for you is like waiting for the rain in this drought. Useless and disappointing”
- A Cinderella Story (Sam Montgomery)

“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real thing in the world are the things that we can’t see”
- The Polar Express (Conductor)

“Heels are man invention to make a women’s butt looks smaller”
- She’s the Man (Viola Hastings)

“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness among them”
- She's the Man (Duke Ursino)

“Maybe it’s time to stop following someone’s order, and start following your heart”
- Cinderella II: Dreams do come true (Cinderella)

“In every job that must be done, there is always an element of fun”
- Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins)

“I wish I know how to quit you”
- Brokeback Mountain (Jack Twist)

“Have you ever walk up to people and realize, they were just talking ‘bout you”
- Mean Girls (Cady Heron)

“I’m sorry that people are so jealous of me, but I can’t help it that I’m popular”
- Mean Girls (Gretchen Wieners)

“If you get bitten by a snake you’re suppose to suck the poison out”
- Mean Girls (Cady Heron)

“Calling someone stupid doesn’t make you any smarter”
- Mean Girls (Cady Heron)

“Making fun of her wouldn’t stop her from beating me in this contest”
- Mean Girls (Cady Heron)

“All you can do in life is try to solve the problems in front of you”
- Mean Girls (Cady Heron)

“Who you’re gonna believe with? This guy who you knew all your life, or this whose just you’re needing”
- Lizzie Mcguirre (Isabel)

“Whatever decision you make, let it come from your heart”
- Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (Clarisse Renaldi)

“Would you force them to do what you’re trying to make me do”
- Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (Mia Thermopolis)

“Emotions makes you weak”
- Batman and Robin (Mr. Freeze)

“Why so serious”
- Batman: The Dark Night (Joker)

“End of one thing, start of something new”
- Spiderman (Norman Osbourne)

“There’s no post on Sundays”
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Harry Potter)

“People can live and die a lifetime”
- The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Alex O'Connell)

“I do not need a reason to be angry with god”
- A Walk to Remember (Jamie Sullivan)

“The mind isn't just a box that can be unlocked and opened, it's a beehive”
- X-Men 2: United (Charles Xavier / Professor X)

“Most people will never know anything beyond what they see with their own two eyes.”
- X-Men 2: United (Kurt Wagner / Night Crawler)

“A mans happiest moment is also his weakness”
- Naked Weapon (Madam M)

“One, two, Freddy's coming for you. Three, four, better lock your door. Five, six, grab your crucifix. Seven, eight, better stay awake. Nine, ten, never sleep again.”
- A Nightmare on Elm Street

"The shortest distance between two points will always be a straight line"
- The One (Yulaw)

"Sometimes the best are also the worst"
- Kiss of the Dragon (Inspector Richard)

"Candy doesn't have to have a point. That's why it's candy"
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket)

"The best kind of prize is a sur--prise..."
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Willy Wonka)

"I'd rather be a friendless loser than have a bunch of friends that secretly hates me"
- The Clique (Claire Lyons)

"Did I invite you on my BBQ party? Then why you're up on my grill?
- The Clique (Massie Block)

"As they say... 32 is the new 22"
- The Clique (Vince)

"Our scars have the power to remind us that the past was real"
- Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter)

“You think you’re telling the truth, but you’re telling only you’re version of the truth”
- Deep Red (Carlo)

“Don’t be afraid to look into the darkness depths of oneself where light never reach”
- Daughters of Darkness (Countess Bathory)

“Do you know what the most frightening thing in the world is? It’s fear…”
- Peeping Tom (Mark Lewis)

"When a person is bad, that person has to be taught a lesson!”
- Matilda (Harry Wormwood)

“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary-wise; what it is it wouldn't be, and what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?”
- Alice in Wonderland (Alice)

“Read the directions and directly you will be directed in the right direction.”
- Alice in Wonderland (Doorknob)

"Perfect plan don't exist, there will always something that interferes. If you press on with that in mind,
something and everything would go wrong. Even if you reset to the beginning, compensating for what you've lost relies on you."
- Detective Conan: Private Eyes Requim (Edogawa Conan)

“Happy ending siyempre, pero hindi naman realistic… sa fairy tale lang naman nangyayari yun eh”
- Daybreak (William)

“Sad ending reminds me of myself”
- Daybreak (William)

“Ang buhay ay isang matalinhagang biyahe”
- Pantasya (Biyahe)

“Lahat nang biyahe may pupuntahan, may destinasyon, may terminal”
- Pantasya (Biyahe)

“Lahat ng biyahe natatapos, lahat ng pasahero bumababa”
- Panatasya (Biyahe)

“May mga tanong na dapat masagot”
- Pantasya (Laro)

“Sa buhay ng tao darating yung panahon na malalaman mo ang katotohanan tungkol sa sarili mo. Nasa sayo yun kung tatanggapin mo o hindi”
- Pantasya (Laro)

“Kung may gusto kang paroonan o makamtan dapat maagap ka, mabilis”
- Pantasya (Bilis)

“Madaling marating ang dapat paroonan, maging masikap ka lang at maabilidad”
- Pantasya (Bilis)

“Ang tao ay may kanikanyang kahinaan”
- Pantasya (Bantay)

“May mga bagay bagay na ginagawa natin dahil may gusto tayong patunayan sa ating sarili”
- Pantasya (Bantay)

“Ang ating ikagagaling sa atin manggagaling, ang ating ikasasama sa atin magmumula. Kung ano man, depende yun sa kung paano natin bantayan ang ating sarili”
- Pantasya (Bantay)

“Minsan, kaylangan nating masaktan para malaman natin ang ating pagkakamali”
- Enzo (Ken Escudero) Sikil

"Minsan sa ating buhay, mahalaga pa ang ibang taong hindi mo kadugo... minsan nga mahalaga pa sa sarili mong buhay"
- Lalake sa Parola

"Maraming bagay ang mahirap ipaliwanag, dahil makitid ang pangunawa ng ibang tao"
- Lalake sa Parola

AI12: Top 5... All Girls.

This is the first time ever that the top 5 are all in one gender. Just as I expected, it is girls year this season.

I was a bit sad though that my guy favorites are eliminated consecutively... well not that consecutive. Paul Jolley (top9), Devin Velez (top8), and Lazaro Arbos (top6). Although I had expected last night that Lazaro will be eliminated, I was still shocked, and sad.

Now, Angie Miller is my only remaining favorite... and she's one of the forerunner of this competition. She's got a high chance of winning this competition. Her biggest competition would be Kree Harrison, and Candice Glover. I predict they will be the top 3.

I hope Angie win this.

American Idol 12 Top 10

Alright, generally I'm happy with he result. Paul Jolley, Lazaro Arbos, and Devin Velez all made it to top 10. Unfortunately Elijah Liu, and Cortez Shaw did not make it. While for the girls Janelle Arthur, and Angela Miller made it.

Others who complete the top 10 are Curtis Finch Jr., Burnell Taylor, Candice Glover, Amber Holcomb, and  Kree Harrison.

Johnny Keyser... Out of Idol?

I cannot just believe it. Johnny Keyser, and Jimmy Smith was eliminated. And Curtis Finch is part of Top 20. This is totally unbelievable... and disappointing.

But good thing is that Angela Miller, Paul Jolley, Devin Velez, and Elijah Liu are part of top20.

Now next week, is gonna be more interesting since there's a lot of good performers on the remaining to perform. Hope Janelle Arthur, Cristabel Clack, Lazaro Arbos, Josh Holiday, Cortez Shaw, and Bryant Tadeo all made it in. Oh and I heard that there's a Filipina who's already in the top 20... Adriana Latonio.

AI12: Boys on Hollywood Week

American Idol producers decided to separate the girls and the boys during Hollywood week. Now that's something interesting.

It's good to know that some of my favorites among the boys are still in, and stood out. Lazaro Arbos still made me cry during the 1st round, but got me worried during the group. Same as Johnny Keyser when he forgot the lyrics during group rounds.

Mathenee Treco wowed me during the 1st round, and group round. While Cortez Shaw (now one of my favorites) was almost eliminated during the 1st round. Paul Jolley though did a great job was almost eliminated on the 3rd round. While I don't know, but for some reasons Curtis Finch Jr. irritates me.

Well of course there are also who was eliminated. And I was so sad that during the 1st round Brian Rittenberry, and Karl Skinner were eliminated. Group rounds, Griffin Peterson was eliminated. And what really shocked me was Mattheus Fernandes getting eliminated on the 3rd round. So sad.

Some of my favorites who are still in are Josh Holiday, Jimmy Smith, Gurpreet Singh Sarin, and David Leathers Jr. Aside from Cortez Shaw, included in my favorite list are Devin Velez, Elijah Liu, Bryant Tadeo (whom I confirmed is half Filipino).

AI12: My Favorites During Audition

There's a lot of great audition this season (and re auditions as well), which means I have a lot of early favorites.

Johnny Keyser, one of my favorites back AI11. I was definitely surprised that he was eliminated. But I'm so happy that he re auditioned (just like Colton Dixon, eliminated in season 10, successful re auditioned in season 11). I hope that he make it to top 24 this time around. If not, them I'm totally gonna be disappointed at American Idol.

One of the best audition this season is Lazaro Arbos (the guy who stutters). His story touch me in a way so inspiring, and he made me cry when he sang Bridge Over Troubled Water. He's definitely one of the guys I suggest should be watch (not to mention he's cute).

Also one of the audition that I love is Gurpreet Singh Sarin (Turbanator). I though at first he's gonna be a joke, but (just like Heejun Han of season 11), he's got a good voice which merits him a ticket to Hollywood. Also there's Matheus Fernandes, who's one of my favorite contender back in The Glee Project season 1, he also made me cry. I just hope he also make it. Lastly Karl Skinner, I think he's really good when he sang with the guitar.

Other auditions that I like are Janelle Arthur (who's a re auditions from season 11), Griffin Peterson , Josh Holiday, Brian Rittenberry, Jimmy Smith, Paul Jolley, Shira Gavrielov, Angela Miller, Ashley Smith, Cristabel Clack, Victoria Acosta.

Other re auditions are Amber Holcomb, Ariel Sprague, Aubrey Cleland, Candice Glover, Cortez Shaw, Curtis Finch Jr., Devan Jones, Mathenee Treco, Nick Bodington, Tenna Torres, and Vince Powell. And I'm not quite sure, but I heard that David Leathers Jr., and Shelby Tweten (both from season11) re auditioned. As well as Schyler Dixon (Colton Dixon's sister) for the third time. And lastly there's (I think) a re audition named Bryant Tadeo, whom I heard is half Filipino?

KZ Tandingan... X Factor Philippines Winner.

KZ Tandingan (girls category)... the very first X Factor Philippines champion. Gabrielle Maturan (boys category) finished 2nd place, while Daddy's Home (groups) finished 3rd.

At first, I was a little worried that Gab would be the winner since he had never been in the bottom. When Daddy's Home was announced 3rd place, I was like OMG! this is it. Still worried because KZ was previous week's bottom2 (alongside Allen Sta.Maria). But when it was announced that KZ won the competition, I was like. YES!

A lot of people predicted (ever since her audition) that KZ would won this competition, because she really got this distinct unique voice, and she's really good.

Congratulations KZ.

X-Factor Philippines Top12

Alright, I am so happy that KZ, Allen, and Take Off are part of top12. Here's the list...

Groups: AKA JAM, Take Off, Daddy's Home
Over 25s: Mark Mabasa, Modesto Taran, Joan Da
Girls: KZ Tandingan, Allen Jane Sta.Maria, Jerrianne Templo
Boys: Jeric Medina, Gabriel Maturan, Kedebon Colim

Although initially I was disappointed that 5th Avids were not chosen to be part of it, I'm still happy with the group line up. Also, I think Martin should have chosen either Michael, or Anton instead of the Colim guy.

Let's see who'll survive...

X Factor Philippines

Alright, so the top20 for the first season of X-Factor Philippines was revealed. And I'm so happy that some of my favorites made it in.

KZ Tandingan who auditioned at Davao really blew me away. She really got a distinct voice, and right then I told my sister that she will be part of top 20... I am quite happy that I'm right.

Allen Sta. Maria, who I believe had been part of Protege: The Battle for the Big Break (one of Jay-R's Protege) also made it in. To tell you the truth, I was really surprised that she was not chosen to be Jay-Rs protege.

5th Avids who sang Shackles during audition,
and Take Off who sang Dynamite were the only groups that I like. They were also chosen to be part of top5 groups.

Michael Pangilinan, who got this charm also got my attention during audition. And I'm happy that he's part of the top5 boys.

Meanwhile I'm so sad that Jordan Bautista (brother of Christian Bautista), Walton Zerrudo (Pinoy Idol top16), and Carol Leus (Pinoy Idol top14) was not chosen to be part of top20. They were part of my early favorites.

Phil Phillips Win!

As I hoped, and expected Phillip Phillips won American Idol 11.

At first I was nervous, and doubtful that he will win because during the first round of yesterday's performance, the judges all agree that Jessica got it (although  I'm also happy about that since Jessica has a Filipino blood). However during the third round the judges agree that Phil got it.

Although I was hoping that Phil would win, part of me also wants Jessica  Sanchez to win the competition. Aside from the fact that she's got a  Filipino blood, it's been almost six years since a girl won the competition (Jordin Sparks, Winner AI6),  and she's the very first  recipient of judges save  who made  it to the finale.

I am so happy that once again, one of my favorite won the competition.

Phil Phillips Vs Jessica Sanchez

Alright so this is gonna be an interesting showdown, and I'm so excited for this.

Not only  this is the first time that the contestant that was saved by the judges made it to the finale, but first ever that a contender with filipino blood made it to the top2.

Also this is gonna  be an interesting showdown because both are indeed  favorites....

I am really so excited to know who among those 2  will win.

Dixon... Out! Phillips... In!

Alright, last night I watched AI11 elimination, and I'm very much disappointed that Colton Dixon (one of my favorites) was eliminated.

When Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone was announced part of the bottom group, and Joshua Ledet and Skylar Laine safe It was down to Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips, and Colton Dixon. I was like OMG! one of my favorite will be for the first time at the bottom group (Colton and Phil had never in the bottom group).

And it was... Colton completed the bottom 3 along Hollie and Elise. And I initially thought that Elise will be eliminated since she had been on the bottom group a lot of times. But I was really shocked that it was Colton who got the lowest vote. And since there's no more save, he's eliminated.

So Phil is my only favorite left, and I hop he made it to the final 2...

Colton Dixon: AI11 Top 13

I'm so happy that Colton Dixon is part of this seasons Top13.

Although I'm sad that Chase Likens, Adam Brock, Reed Grimm (wild card), Hallie Day, Baylie Brown, and Jen Hirsh (wild card) wasn't part of top 13. I'm still happy that some of my favorite are still in like Heejun Han, Phil Phillips, Shannon Magrane, and Jessica Sanchez.

Now this is gonna be an interesting season. Its gonna be hard to pick who's who. American Idol Season 11's Top 13 is so talented...

AI11: Top 24

Alright, so this week AI season 11's Top 24 was named.

I was really happy that most of my favorites made it in, like Colton Dixon, Hallie Day, Reed Grimm, Phil Phillips, Heejun Han, Baylie Brown, and Adam Brock.

Plus I got new favorites like Jen Hirsh, Creighton Fraker, Shannon Magrane, Chase Likens, Eben Franckewitz, and Jessica Sanchez (who I heard was half-filipina).

Now, they said that the top12 boys will be top13. And the judges are deciding between four early favorites... David Leathers Jr., Jermaine Jones, Richie Law, And Johnny Keyser. I hope it's Johnny.