2012 12 HITS FOR QUEENTESSENCE

by Jestset Alejandro

12. Miss Philippines=Earth 2012 Long Gown review hits the number 12 spot in both in readership and viewership. This article showcased the different gowns worn by the candidates of the different municipalities and provinces in the Philippines. What probably interest the readers about this article is the thought that these are made by Philippine designers and that they would want to see how they compare with other designers of international status.

11.  The topic on pageant prototypes hits number 11 in readership in Queentessence. Many believe that certain pageant organizations follow a certain criteria of choosing a candidate in a certain mold. But results of 2012 pageantry seems not to adhere to this molded criteria as it seemed that these organizations veered away from the usual way of choosing the best candidates for their pageants.  

10. Lavinia Otilla’s article on Timeless swimwears takes 10^th spot. The swimwear competition has basically evolved –from the usual 1 piece swimsuit to the two-piece swimwears. Even the two-piece swimwears evolved into the tankinis and to the present very low waist bikinis. Generation per generation showed us different styles of bathing suits that is a measure of a good physique for a beautiful body.

9.  It seems like Mr. Cezar Curti of Brazil and Mr. International of 2011 gets his dose of fans in Queentessence. He took the number 9 slot based on readership among Queentessence followers. It is such a pity that we have not focused much on male pageant winners because as you know we are called Queen=essence and that beats the icing on the cake. However, we would like to focus on future articles about our Philippine Male representatives who had been successful in their international pageants like Manhunt Winner  Jhun Macasaet and first runner-up in Mr. World, Andrew Wolfe.

8. Nicole Schmitz created great big hopes for pageant fans yearning for a 5^th Miss International Crown. This article landed 8^th in popularity amongst our readers. But alas, she managed only a 15^th semi-finalist position in a very long pageant with results creating a lot awes and sighs.

 7. Our regional feature about La Union was a hit probably because of its unique presentation. The candidates are in their town costumes and are riding electric decorated floats. It was an ingenious way to present the genius of the Ilocanos. The town costumes were awesome and that it underscored the fact that Filipino designers are not only creative but are really best in dressing up their countrymen.

6. If our regional feature underscored the need for Filipino designers to dress Philippine representatives, the article on Diversity and Creativity among Filipino Designers further bolstered this contention. It took the number 6 in reading circulation along with the article who should dress our Philippine Representatives. This is not a problem with other organizations but pageant pundits and fans point our to the Binibining Pilipinas Organization who sends the Philippine representative to Miss Universe. Pageant fans were up in arms when they saw the gown to be used by Miss Janine Tugonon in the contest. They said it was an ugly gown based on other candidates’ gown standards. Thankfully, the Philippine candidate represented herself exceedingly in the gown competition such that her feat was more acknowledged than the ugly gown. This topic causes bitter discussions among fans but it should now be a time that the Binibining Pilipinas should focus on this issue. Or is it a non-issue for them that they seem not to be affected at all.

5.  It was such a surprise; we got very high viewership on our article about Miss La Union 2012, Aiyana Camille “AJ” Mikiewicz . She is such a beauty. With many provincial and regional titles to boot, Miss La Union 2012 is a cinch for a national crown. If she joins the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 which she is aspiring to, she should get a good handler who knows the ins and outs of the pageant. With such a great following, we here in Queentessence wish her good luck.

4.  Janine is probably the most maligned beauty winner in other pageant forums but she is well-loved in this blogspot. Why do I say that? When we came out of an article about her winning the top plum at the Binibining Pilipinas, she chalked up a lot of readers’ viewing and went on to top the reading chart that month. Subsequent articles almost always make her a good read such as the probability of making a repeat of history for her. To Janine who made us proud last December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, you have ended up as first runner-up in the eyes of everyone but deep inside their hearts you are their Miss Universe.

3. A Decade of Long Gowns in Miss Universe took the 3^rd slot in terms of readership. Whoa!!! Way to go Miss Lavinia. This is your third article in the Top 12 articles at Queentessence. Pageant pundits and fans are not only talking about personalities. They talk also about fashion and dresses. And we are happy Queentessence is trying to fill-in the gap of your reading or even probably research needs.

2. Binibining Pilipinas is still the pageant to watch among other Philippine pageants. It ranks number 2 among our Queentessence readers’ interest. From the time we launched our coverage, the articles have chalked up a very sizeable number of readership. May it, know the candidates, survey of preferences and all other activities; it is something we cannot ignore.

1. The continuing debate on what the Philippine candidate should wear as her national costume takes the center stage as the number one topic that took readers to the Queentessence blogspot. We surmise that they are not just pageant fans but are researchers who are looking for articles that will also support their contention on what our national costume should be. 

There you are folks. We wish everyone a 

HAPPY NEW YEAR. HAPPY 2013!