March 24, 2011
http://www.mb.com.ph/
mMANILA, Philippines -- Another hopeful has been disqualified from the 2011 Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant.
Bianca Paz is the fourth candidate to be removed from the official roster of this year’s pageant after she reportedly posed sexy for a calendar two years ago.
Paz was replaced by Joanne Tuazon.
A statement released by Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) read in part: “Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. has removed another candidate from the 2011 roster due to circumstances affecting her which recently came to light. As with the previous statement, we urge everyone to cease further speculation regarding the matter as respect to the privacy and integrity of all those concerned.”
It was the second time for Paz to join the beauty contest, the first was in 2009.
A total of 40 candidates are vying for this year’s pageant. The winners will represent the country in the Miss Universe and Miss International beauty contests.
Paz has issued a statement through her Facebook page. “I would like to clear things up regarding the issue for the FIRST and LAST time.
“To make a long story short, I took part in a calendar shoot 2 years ago which never came to mind as a possible hindrance for my participation in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant as I made sure that the finished result would not be less than tasteful and even of editorial standard before being published; “Unfortunately, BPCI did not have the same opinion of the said shoot and so as of today I have been officially
DISQUALIFIED;
“I would also like to make clear that there are NO, I repeat, NO nude photos or “sex videos” anywhere existing; “I respect and accept BPCI’s decision and refuse to make the issue any bigger than it already is. I only ask that everyone does the same and refrain themselves from making false judgments and ignorant accusations towards me and anyone else involved. At this point, it’s all very unnecessary;
“Instead, I encourage everyone to show support to all remaining candidates and… well… Enjoy the show! This is, after all, “entertainment.”
“I want to thank everyone that has supported me. God bless and I love you all!” This developed as the 40 alluring candidates rocked the Gateway Activity Area when they took part in the annual fashion show.
The first part of the fashion show presented the girls in playful summer-styled day dresses in floral and colorful prints. Then the girls stunned the audience when they glided down the ramp robed in evening wear of different styles and fabrics.
The parade of glamour was capped by reigning Bb. Pilipinas International Krista Kleiner and Bb. Pilipinas World Czarina Gatbonton who wowed the crowd when they romped on the catwalk in stylish attire. Miss Universe Venus Raj could not make it to the show, to the disappointment of the crowd. The fashion show is one of the many activities lined-up for the Bb. Pilipinas 2011 candidates. Other upcoming events include the Parade of Beauties on March 27, charity visits, Pre-Pageant on April 3 and the Grand Coronation Night on April 10 which will be held at the Araneta Coliseum and aired on ABS-CBN.
Now on its 47th year, the Bb. Pilipinas search is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, becoming even more exciting with the positive changes it is undertaking.
The Bb. Pilipinas has produced five Filipinas world titlists – Gloria Diaz, Miss Universe 1969; Margie Moran, Miss Universe 1973; Aurora Pijuan, Miss International 1973; Melanie Marquez, Miss International ’79; and Precious Lara Guigaman, Miss International 2006.
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