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IN PHOTOS: Ecuador crowned Miss Earth 2016
IN PHOTOS: Ecuador crowned Miss Earth 2016
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 30, 2016 12:49 AM PHT
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Updated Oct 30, 2016 12:50 AM PHT
MANILA - In the end, it was Ecuador's Katherine Espín who came out on top. The 23-year-old model and cosmetologist grabbed her country's second Miss Earth title Saturday evening in a grand pageant held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
MANILA - In the end, it was Ecuador's Katherine Espín who came out on top. The 23-year-old model and cosmetologist grabbed her country's second Miss Earth title Saturday evening in a grand pageant held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Prior to the competition, there were much talk about the Philippines winning an unprecedented three-peat. Those hopes, however, quickly vanished after Imelda Schweighart failed to make the first cut. Still, judging from the vibrant crowd chanting the names of their favorites, it was an entertaining night overall.
Prior to the competition, there were much talk about the Philippines winning an unprecedented three-peat. Those hopes, however, quickly vanished after Imelda Schweighart failed to make the first cut. Still, judging from the vibrant crowd chanting the names of their favorites, it was an entertaining night overall.
From the swimsuits to all those evening gowns, below are just some of the highlights from this year's Miss Earth pageant:
From the swimsuits to all those evening gowns, below are just some of the highlights from this year's Miss Earth pageant:
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'Pinoy Big Brother' opens doors for historic celebrity collab edition
'Pinoy Big Brother' opens doors for historic celebrity collab edition
The Pinoy Big Brother House along Eugenio Lopez Avenue in Quezon City. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File
The Pinoy Big Brother House along Eugenio Lopez Avenue in Quezon City. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA -- The long-running reality program "Pinoy Big Brother" returned Sunday, marking a historic collaboration as the famed "Bahay ni Kuya" opened its doors to talents from both ABS-CBN and GMA Network for a special celebrity edition.
MANILA -- The long-running reality program "Pinoy Big Brother" returned Sunday, marking a historic collaboration as the famed "Bahay ni Kuya" opened its doors to talents from both ABS-CBN and GMA Network for a special celebrity edition.
Singers Darren and Julie Anne San Jose kicked off the "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition" with a fresh rendition of the reality show's theme song, "Sikat Ang Pinoy," joined by the previous edition's "Big Four" Fyang, Kai, Rain and Kolette as dancers.
Singers Darren and Julie Anne San Jose kicked off the "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition" with a fresh rendition of the reality show's theme song, "Sikat Ang Pinoy," joined by the previous edition's "Big Four" Fyang, Kai, Rain and Kolette as dancers.
"Masaya kasi nakasama ko si Ate Julie sa song na ‘to, and nakakakilig na every night mapapakinggan na nila yung mga boses namin pag nanood sila ng 'PBB'," Darren said.
"Masaya kasi nakasama ko si Ate Julie sa song na ‘to, and nakakakilig na every night mapapakinggan na nila yung mga boses namin pag nanood sila ng 'PBB'," Darren said.
“Sobrang surreal eh, parang dati pinag-uusapan lang ng mga tao and then now, live na live na collaboration with ABS-CBN,” San Jose added.
“Sobrang surreal eh, parang dati pinag-uusapan lang ng mga tao and then now, live na live na collaboration with ABS-CBN,” San Jose added.
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Before revealing the housemates, host Robi Domingo admitted to feeling both excited and nervous.
Before revealing the housemates, host Robi Domingo admitted to feeling both excited and nervous.
"I got to talk kanina to [co-hosts] Bianca [Gonzales], Melai [Cantiveros], and Alexa [Ilacad]. Ibang klaseng edisyon ‘to kasi first time mapapanood sa GMA yung pinaka-sikat na bahay sa Pilipinas. And as we celebrate the 20th year, this is gonna be an iconic and historic moment,” he said.
"I got to talk kanina to [co-hosts] Bianca [Gonzales], Melai [Cantiveros], and Alexa [Ilacad]. Ibang klaseng edisyon ‘to kasi first time mapapanood sa GMA yung pinaka-sikat na bahay sa Pilipinas. And as we celebrate the 20th year, this is gonna be an iconic and historic moment,” he said.
The housemates representing GMA's talent agency Sparkle, include:
The housemates representing GMA's talent agency Sparkle, include:
• Ashley Ortega
• Ashley Ortega
• Will Ashley
• Will Ashley
• AZ Martinez
• AZ Martinez
• Mika Salamanca
• Mika Salamanca
• Dustin Yu
• Dustin Yu
• Josh Ford
• Josh Ford
• Charlie Fleming
• Charlie Fleming
• Michael Sager
• Michael Sager
The PBB housemates from GMA Network's talent agency, Sparkle. Pinoy Big Brother/FB
The PBB housemates from GMA Network's talent agency, Sparkle. Pinoy Big Brother/FBMeanwhile, contestants from ABS-CBN's Star Magic include:
Meanwhile, contestants from ABS-CBN's Star Magic include:
• AC Bonifacio
• AC Bonifacio
• Esnyr Ranollo
• Esnyr Ranollo
• Klarisse de Guzman
• Klarisse de Guzman
• Brent Manalo
• Brent Manalo
• River Joseph
• River Joseph
• Kira Balinger
• Kira Balinger
• Ralph de Leon
• Ralph de Leon
The PBB housemates from ABS-CBN's Star Magic. Pinoy Big Brother/FB
The PBB housemates from ABS-CBN's Star Magic. Pinoy Big Brother/FB
The PBB housemates from ABS-CBN's Star Magic. Pinoy Big Brother/FB
The PBB housemates from ABS-CBN's Star Magic. Pinoy Big Brother/FBAdding to the excitement, actress and YouTuber Ivana Alawi was introduced a guest housemate tasked to convince the housemates that she is an official participant.
Adding to the excitement, actress and YouTuber Ivana Alawi was introduced a guest housemate tasked to convince the housemates that she is an official participant.
Near the end of the episode, hosts Gabbi Garcia, Melai Cantiveros, Alexa Ilacad and Mavy Legaspi—who were only supposed to introduce the housemates—were told that they had to complete a task before being allowed to leave the house.
Near the end of the episode, hosts Gabbi Garcia, Melai Cantiveros, Alexa Ilacad and Mavy Legaspi—who were only supposed to introduce the housemates—were told that they had to complete a task before being allowed to leave the house.
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