Miss Earth is close to my heart. Still, I love all the Big 4 Pageants so dont get me wrong. Honestly, this is difficult to do in Miss Universe (and the other ) because of their long stay in the pageant. I will try in the future.
The power of white gown: Out of 13 winners of Miss Earth, 6 was wearing a white gown in the Finals Night
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if Miss Earth winners had white, the Miss Earth Water had red gowns…Miss Earth Water on Red gown
and the following ladies are wearing shades of red
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But in 2014, Miss Earth Water is wearing white and Miss Earth 2014 is wearing a red gown…
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The highest placement for an ebony lady so far is Miss Earth Air.
2002 (Originally Miss Air)
2004
2005
2008
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For Brazil, either unplaced or a Final 4 placer. This changed in 2014 when Brazil only landed in Top 8
2001-air
2002-did not compete
2003-air
2004-winner
2005-unplaced
2006-unplaced
2007-unplaced
2008-fire
2009-winner
2010-unplaced
2011-air
2012-fire
2013-unplaced
2014 could have been another final 4, but because of the interpreter
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The longest streak in semifinals belongs to: Venezuela, 10 years
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When Vietnam serves as a co-host, Philippines is not in the semifinalist (Do we need some reason?)
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When Oli Pettigrew is the host (2010 and 2013)
The winner wears a white gown
Thailand is Miss Water and both are wearing red
The first girls that were called in the semifinals became The Miss Air. Miss Air is wearing white gown and was crowned by Miss Philippines (who was Miss Earth Air in the previous year)
The pageant format is the top 16 parading in swimsuit and evening gown. Then the final 8 answering the final question
2 Asians landed in the final four. India and Thailand in 2010 and Thailand and Korea in 2013
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Miss Fire is either a European or a Latina
2001-Argentina (Latina)
2002-Yugoslavia (Europe)
2003-Poland (Europe)
2004-Paraguay (Latina)
2005-Serbia and Montenegro (Europe)
2006-Venezuela (Latina)
2007-Spain (Europe)
2008-Brazil (Latina)
2009-Spain (Europe)
2010-Puerto Rico (Latina)
2011-Venezuela (Latina)
2012-Brazil (Latina)
2013 Korea*
2014 Russia (Europe)
Miss Korea may be an Asian, but she has Brazilian and Spanish Heritage. so she still fits in this group
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Miss Earth 2002 (dethroned) and Miss Earth 2010 were called last in announcement of semifinalist. Coincidentally, both won the Miss Talent. They answered the same question “Which do you prefer, sunrise or sunset?”
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Whats in a name? Catharina, Dzela, Dania, Priscila, Alexandra, Jessica, Karla, Larissa, Olga, Tereza
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Except for Dania Prince, the winners of Miss Earth didn’t compete previously in other B1g 4 pageants
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Brazil Philippines and Venezuela Final 4
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…and to see this happen in Miss Universe, too
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Spain was Miss Fire in 2007 and 2009. Venezuela won Miss Water
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The 2 Miss Air of Philippines
Sandra Seiffert
and Stephany Stefanowitz
SS in their names in pageant world. Both has German heritage. Both crowned their succeeding Miss Air who wears white gown. Their predecessor land in Final 4 (Karla and Athena). The host in their pageant year was Marc Nelson and the host after their respective year was Oli Pettigrew. BothVenezuela is Miss water in their respective years and Brazil and a European is in Final 4
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The two Miss Earth of Philippines
Both represented Cebu City in Miss Philippines Earth. Both trained under Kagandahang Flores (Beauty Camp that trained beauty queens like Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Quigaman and Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago). Both are Sinulog Queens in their National Costume.
Henry and Herell. nuff said.
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Brazil no Miss Water title
fire (2008, 2012)
air (2001, 2003, 2011)
earth (2004 2009)
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Venezuela
No Miss Air title
fire (2006, 2011)
water (2007, 2009, 2012, 2014)
earth (2005, 2013)
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Philippines
No Miss Fire title
water (2006, 2011)
air(2009, 2012)
earth (2008, 2014)
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In Miss Earth 2012, the top 4 announcement was Brazil, Venezuela, Philippines and Czech rep.
In the announcement of winners: Brazil was Fire, Venezuela is Water, Philippines is Air and Czech is the winner
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The semifinalist call: Austria, Turkey, Korea, Chile, Mexico, France, China, Mauritius, Thailand, SpainPoland, USA, Philippines, South Africa, Venezuela, Serbia .
The final 8: Austria, Korea, Mexico, Thailand, Poland, Philippines, Venezuela, Serbia
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The following countries have at least 5 placements in Miss Earth yet still running for the Miss Earth crown
It is the season again of selecting the best ladies of Big4 Pageants of 2013. Before that, I present to you the honorary queens of last decade (2000 to 2009) and ladies from 2010 to 2012. Here are Maiden of Beauties Honorary Lady Awardees
2000
Priyanka Chopra of India, Miss World 2000
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2001
Denise Quinonez of Puerto Rico, Miss Universe 2001
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2002
Christina Sawaya of Lebanon, Miss International 2002
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2003
Rosanna Davison of Ireland, Miss World 2003
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2004
Jennifer Hawkins of Australia, Miss Universe 2004
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2005
Natalie Glebova of Canada, Miss Universe 2005
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2006
Hil Hernandez of Chile, Miss Earth 2006
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2007
Priscila Perales of Mexico, Miss International 2007
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2008
Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela, Miss Universe 2008
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2009
Sandra Seiffert of the Philippines, Miss Earth-Air 2009
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2010
Venus Raj of Philippines, 4th Runner up Miss Universe 2010
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2011
Olesya Stefanko of Ukraine, 1st Runner Up Miss Universe 2011
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2012
Tereza Fajksova of Czech Republic, Miss Earth 2012
Venezuela is the most successful country in the world of beauty pageants. It boasts 7 Miss Universe titleholders, 6 Miss World titleholders, 6 Miss International titleholders and with the recent win in Miss Earth, 2 Miss Earth titleholders. No country has done such an impressive peat.
This is a look back of the Venezuelan queens who competed in Miss Earth since 2005
In 2001 a pageant was born which is Miss Earth. After Brazil’s win in 2004, the Miss Earth was considered as the 3rd biggest pageant in the world. In 2005, Alexandra Braun, a runner-up in Miss Venezuela 2005 competed in Miss Earth and won the crown.
Venezuela proved that it can dominate any pageant. In 2006, Marianne Puglia climbed her way to the Final 4 even with a not so good answer. Probably she could win that time but Chile’s beauty is just too hard to ignore and a back to back win will not be favorable.
In 2007, another stunning delegate from Venezuela graced Miss Earth in the person of Silvanna Santanaella (an Italia nel Mondo winner) and landed in Final 4. Heavy favorite India was stunning and left with such powerful answer and Canada’s answer was just flawless, so Silvanna wasn’t able to outshine both ladies. Canada won and India peaked in little bit frustrating 1st Runner up finish.
In 2008, Daniella Torealba landed in Top 8, but was not able to continue the Final 4 streak. Brazil and Philippines ruled the stage with their fiery catwalk and Tanzania and Mexico are too mesmerizing to ignore. Philippines won its first Miss Earth crown.
In 2009, Jessica Barbosa was charming but she wasn’t chosen as the overall winner. Here is an interesting speculation: Philippines was not chosen because the judges doesn’t want a back to back victory. Spain’s answer was weak and as for Venezuela, they won the Miss Universe that year and fans didn’t like the back to back victory. Leaving Brazil safe. Again, it is just a speculation. Brazil won its 2nd crown and Venezuela settled for a Miss Earth-Water.
In 2010, Mariangela Bonani was sent to Vietnam. She was the first delegate of Venezuela under the genius and now I call him “Pageant Wizard” Osmel. She wore a red gown that makes me think of the one Alexandra Braun wore. At the end of the pageant, she wasn’t able to duplicate Alexandra’s feat nor at least taking an elemental crown. India finally won that time
In 2011, the gorgeous Caroline Medina came to Manila and enchanted us. She climbed her way to Final 4. Unfortunately, she had a poor translator (insert a not so chill mood) and those who did not understand Spanish will never know what her answer would be. I think she would have won or at least she will be Miss Earth-Air, runner up to the bubbly Ecuador.
In 2012, another stunner from Venezuela came in the person of Osmariel Villalobos. She effortlessly climbed her way to Final 4 but ended up only as Miss Earth-Water. Her answer was weak and even if she would have a strong one, she will only settle for Miss Earth-Air. Czech Republic was too stunning to ignore and all were enchanted with her beauty.
This year, Alyz Hendrich had an outstanding performance since the pre-pageant activities began. She bagged 4 sponsor awards. She was a Top 15 semifinalist in Resorts Wear competition, a runner up in Swimsuit and bagged the Best in Evening Gown. She was consistent throughout the pageant. Her beauty is totally in (In Filipino, Patok na patok) with Filipino fans, commenting she is more beautiful than Miss Universe 2013. So don’t be surprised with the Sponsor awards she hoarded. I really thought that Gabriela Isler winning Miss Universe might hurt her chances, but thankfully, it didn’t. It was clear for me that from the start that she won in her country upto her journey in the Philippines, she is the winner. After 8 years, she bagged the second crown for Venezuela and I as one of her fans couldn’t be more happier.
So that is the journey of Venezuela’s path to its 2nd Miss Earth crown. I am not sure with a back to back peat but it would take years for another Miss Earth crown for this country.
Both ladies are gorgeous, I know, but that is not something I want to compare about. Look at their National Costumes!
I find it frustrating that every time in Miss Universe, Philippines has to settle for a terno or a Maria Clara. Dont get me wrong. These dresses are elegant but please, I am so tired. and to be honest, Ara’s costume is something I want to forget and I am not surprised why people don’t like it.
Here are some photos of the National Costumes Miss Philippines had shown in Miss Earth
Photo Gallery
2006
Cathy Untalan takes a turn on Terno.
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2007
Jeanne Harn dons an Igorot inspired costume.
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2008
Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry in a Spanish era dress while holding a Sto. Nino, showing the culture of her hometown.
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2009
Sandra Seiffert wearing a Filipiniana dress. See that even this is a Filipiniana dress, the material used is not made from the usual cloth as you see in other Filipiniana dress
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2010
Kris Resus is like a princess with her T’nalak inspired costume. The costume itself is such an amazing piece.
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2011
Athena Imperial in another T’nalak inspired costume. This is my favorite! A very impressive and refreshing piece.
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2012
A Terno with a twist. I find this piece romantic.
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2013
Angelee in her sarimanok inspired costume. When I first saw it, i was really amazed, thus I had written this entry. Wow, wow and wow. And she really look feisty sexy in her outfit. I am so thrilled to see that her costume was one of the best I have ever seen.
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I am impressed with how Miss Philippines Earth is grooming our candidates and don’t you admire the National costumes they create? From our Muslim fellowmen to ethnic tribes, MPE has really amazing and creative minds. When will that local pageant concerned follow?
One pageant site remove Miss Earth as a Grand Slam Pageant. Whatever their reasons are, let them be. I can type a long boring post about why they have made the wrong move, but chose not to. Whatever they say, the world has already accepted Miss Earth as a worldwide international competition. In a pageant forum, Miss Earth has about 4000 posts, not far from Miss World and Miss Earth is one of the most viewed pageants in the world.The fate of Miss Earth is not in their hands and Miss Earth will continue as one pageant who chooses deserving winners. Miss Earth promotes a worthy cause for mother nature and it deserves some respect.
Miss Earth may have surprised us a lot of times, but Miss Earth produce a lot of stunning winners and the pageant looks beyond the beauty of a contestant. This Year, Miss Earth is the only one who refused to crown the local girl. To me, I sense another reason why they had remove Miss Earth as a grand slam contest.
So here are the previous winners of Miss Earth and judge for yourself if Miss Earth is a grand slam pageant or not. For me, Miss Earth achieved its Grand Slam Status not because of that pageant website standards but because of its credibility. The credibility was earned by the cause of the Pageant, to the respectable judges, and the support of the national directors and fans.NO amount of “status” can remove and put Miss Earth down. The ladies that won the crown are more precious than that Grand Slam Status. Miss Earth will stand the test of time because it holds on to their worthy cause.
She is a blonde barbie who looks like Paris Hilton in some angles. Though I prefer her to wear another gown for the finals night, she remains regal, as if she came from a royal family. I say she is a good winner but her crown is not.
Final Question in Miss Earth 2001: “Technology makes life very convenient but it is also being blamed for certain environmental problems. How do you propose to find a balance between technology and Earth preservation?”
Answer of Miss Earth 2001: “Well, of course technology does make a lot of problems for us in the environment. But we can do something to make it better. For example in Denmark, we do a lot of farming and we use a lot of technology to make it easier for us. But that also means that we use a lot of chemicals that spread and go down to a ground water and makes the ground water worse. So what we can do and what we are doing at the moment is to try to make a regulations on what chemicals are allowed to be used and also thereby make controls of it so we can use those chemicals less.”
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2002
Winfred Omwakwe of Kenya
For me, she should have been given the crown during the coronation night. Yes, the dethroned winner was stunning, but there is something in Winfred Omwakme that shine during the night and to me, she gave the best answer. Thankfully, she was given the title months later that was rightfully hers at the Finals Night.
Final Question in Miss Earth 2002: “Which has more significance to your life right now, a sunrise or a sunset?”
Final Answer in Miss Earth 2002:”To me, the sunrise and the sunset are very important. But I must say, the sunrise is more important. I look forward to a brighter day. A day when all of us will put our hands together to fight against all our environmental problems and to live a better lives. Therefore, I believe all of us would like our children to have a better day. A day which they can breathe fresh air and drink fresh water and live a happy life.”
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2003
Dania Prince of Honduras
A former contestant of Miss Universe, this beauty from Honduras won her country’s 1st major Big 4 win. A well deserve win for her, since she carries a regal and classic beauty that is hard to match.
Final Question in Miss Earth 2003: “At the end of each rainbow, so the saying goes, is a pot of gold. As a woman of the earth, instead of a pot of gold, what else would you rather find at the end of the rainbow?”
Winning Answer of Miss Earth 2003: “Honestly, there are things that are much more important than gold. For me personally, the most important is the sentiments of the people. To give love and smile to a human being, to be able to give them a hand when needed, to give help to someone who needs your presence, and also God is always with us which is very important. The first thing I think when I open my eyes is heaven. When we have Him in our hearts and mind, everything is better. And I can see people how they really are inside, not if they have gold or not. For me the rainbow means life, God and happiness.”
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2004
Priscilla Meirelles of Brazil
The most favorite winner among fans. Personally, I think she is the best winner yet. One cannot simply forget her, even it has been 8 years since she won. Age doesnt matter for her, as she gets prettier and prettier. (You might check my blog post about her:Priscilla Meirelles, Miss Earth 2004)
Final Question in Miss Earth 2004: “On a quiet night, you could hear the sounds of nature talking to you. What do you think is its message and what would you like to tell it back?”
Winning Answer of Miss Earth 2004: “What I can hear is that nature is saying that love is missing. Because people don’t respect each other, they don’t respect the nature, they don’t respect life. That’s why nature is reacting to everything that people do to her. Who suffer is us, humankind. And love is what would solve our problem”
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2005
Alexandra Braun Waldeck of Venezuela
A 1st Runner Up in Miss Venezuela 2005, this beauty was handpicked to represent Miss Earth and eventually won the title. She brings the Venezuela sash which is already a threat to others and then she had that amazing brain power which sealed her victory. I say her win is a classic one. Her 1st Runner Up placement is a blessing in disguise.
Final Question in Miss Earth 2005: “If you are to save only one of the two elements of Mother Nature, water or air, which would you choose and why?”
Miss Earth 2005 Winning Answer: “The four elements are important but air is the most significant because it gives us life and it’s what we breathe.”
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2006
Hil Hernandez of Chile
One of my favorite Miss Earth contestants that eventually won the crown. She has those mesmerizing eyes that maybe help her win the crown. She might not be everyone’s favorite but she is sure stunning.
Final Question in Miss Earth 2006: “What effort must the country’s government exert to stop global warming?”
Answer of Miss Earth 2006: “We have to educate the people on global warming. We should help them to control pollution, create global consciousness. Bigger industries are involved here. You run the economy, now it is your turn to take care of Mother Earth”.
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2007
Jessica Trisko of Canada
Jessica’s win is questionable to some, but one should check her final answer why she was given the crown. Though I would admit I prefer Miss India than her, I was blown away by the answer she gave that finals night. Even the host was loss at words on how he will describe her answer. Her answer still gives me chills! Definitely, I will say that a pretty face will leave us staring at a woman for more than hours but a beautiful mind will make her the unforgettable one. I say that she deserves her win.
Final Question in Miss Earth 2007: “How would you describe the beauty of Mother Earth to a blind child?”
Answer of Miss Earth 2007: “I would say that the beauty of Mother Nature smells as sweet as the sweetest rose… that the beauty of Mother Nature feels as soft as the softest leaves… and, that the beauty of Mother Nature sings like the birds in the trees.”
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2008
Karla Henry of Philippines
Even before with Venezuela’s back to back win in Miss Universe, there is already a back to back win in Miss Earth. Jessica Trisko, who is Half-Filipino crowned Miss Philippines Karla Henry who is Half-Canadian. Again, Karla’s win seems controversial since she is a Filipina that won in the Philippines, but Karla Henry is one pretty young lady with superb catwalk skills. Her gown is something I wont go for, but she definitely shine that made her win the crown.
Final Question in Miss Earth 2008: “If you have the chance to speak to the newly-elected US President Barack Obama about the state of the global environment, what would you tell him?”
Answer of Miss Earth 2008: “What I would tell to the newly elected president of the United States, being one of the most powerful countries in the world, I would encourage him to implement environmental knowledge in the curriculum of all schools whether in the United States or in the Philippines. Environmental knowledge is something that all of us must share, but most importantly we must teach the youth that this is something that we should instill in them so that in the near future they will be the ones to take care of our mother Earth.”
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2009
Larissa Ramos of Brazil
For me, any lady from the Final Four is rightful to win the crown, for these girls are the best ladies of the batch. Though for some reasons, Larissa Ramos won its country’s 2nd Miss Earth crown. Another deserving lady to win the crown.
In my opinion, This is the best Final 4 of Miss Earth
For the 9th edition of Miss Earth, no single final question was asked. Instead, images were flashed on screen and each of the eight finalists were tasked to tell something about it.
Statement of Miss Earth 2009: “I come from a country that has the largest rainforest in the world, and it is also known as the ‘lungs of the world.’ But we cannot just say that we are the ‘lungs of the world’ because my country produces a lot of air pollution as well.”
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2010
Nicole Faria of India
One of the most beautiful and most photogenic Miss Earth winners. Finally, India takes its Miss Earth crown after two first runners up in 2006 and 2007. Finally!=)
‘What time of the day do you prefer – sunrise or sunset?’
Statement of Miss Earth 2010: ” Sunrise. Because each time I wake up to a new day, it feels like a new beginning to me with renewed hope”.
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2011
Olga Alava of Ecuador
Another win for Ecuador after Miss International. Olga is my most favorite Miss Earth to date. She might have surprised everyone with her win, but she prove the world that she really is the Mother Nature’s queen.
Final Question in Miss Earth 2011: “Why the candidates chose education as the environmental initiative that world leaders should prioritize?”
Answer of Miss Earth 2011: “Education is the best solution for the environment because children are those who have to preserve the Earth for future generations.”
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2012
Tereza Fajksova of Czech Republic
Tereza Fajksova may not have the best answer, but the way she handle the tremendous pressure made her win the crown. Plus, she is a true princess in her white, flowy gown. Thankfully, the judges gave her the crown and they didn’t make a mistake. She is one of the most loved and respected winners this year, achieving a celebrity status in her country. About her final answer? I say I would prefer this answer of hers than Olivia Culpo’s answer.
Final Question in Miss Earth 2012: “‘What would you consider as your defining moment as a woman?”
Answer of Miss Earth 2012: “Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I’m so afraid that’s my problem because I didn’t understand the question so I will try to say this message: I want to say that we have to protect Mother Earth because you know, how big mother earth and the people is not a privilege it’s a duty for us living on this planet…thank you…she gave us everything what we need to the life, so let’s respect her and she will be respect us, so thank you, thank you so much…salamat po..I’m so sorry .”