Under the Microscope: Janine Tugunon

Before anything else:
With the close of Binibining Pilipinas 2012, the crabs have emerged from their hibernation. Their latest victim? BBP Universe, Janine Tugunon.
A lot of controversies, a whole lot of rumors are swirling around the pageant world, all implying that the mentioned beauty did not deserve her crown. Well, the whole affair - pageant and all - is water under the bridge as far as we fans are concerned. Why? Because no amount of bashing, defamation, can ever change the fact that she is our queen.
The very least we can do is to keep our pie-holes shut if we find it so hard to support her. Not only are we gonna validate our alleged "crab mentality" but also, we will harm whatever chances this lady has to conquer the international stage.

Ok. Moving on.



The Analysis:

Let us contextualize. Miss Universe as shown in the recent years, in particular, this decade, have favored women with striking features. Gone are the days of the virginal queens the barbie dolls. This is the era of FIERCE.




Let's go over the top fives of 2009, 2010 and 2011:

Puerto Rico
Australia
Kosovo
Dominican Rep.
Winner: Venezuela





Philippines
Ukraine
Australia
Jamaica
Winner: Mexico




China
Philippines
Brazil
Ukraine
Winner: Angola

In 2009, we have two women of darker skin color, Misses PR and DR. 2009 also had Marigona Dragusha of Kosovo with her high fashion catwalk and runway ready face and poses.

In 2010, we have again, two women of darker color, Misses Phil and Jamaica. Australia had a very non-typical face, while Mexico had very chiseled features - very glamorous.

In 2011, we had two Asians, and a black woman as the winner. Brazil was known to be a freckled woman. And although the night she was spunky. Ukraine was repackaged to be more seductive. and Angola, was so exotic and charming.

Among all the 15 finalists of the past three years, only 2010 Ukraine, and 2009 Australia, were typical beauty pageant looking women.

With all that said. Does Janine fit the bill?

Let's describe the lady, shall we?

FACE:

features - quite symmetrical and that is a major prerequisite for a semi-finalist placement
mouth - perfect smile. clean and not at all horse-like (*cough2x, miss indias... lol)
eyes and brows - very striking, draws anyone. fierce. reminds me of Olesya's eyes.
face shape - NON-MONAY!!! her face shape is very oriental yet, spicy at the same time.

BODY:

height - good enough. it's actually the typical height of finalists. not everyone can be as tall as Amelia Vega.
skin tone - even. sexy... very golden.
shape - shapely enough. needs toning down (not impossible to do); proportionate

WALK:

-good enough

BRAINS:

-very sharp... although deliver might be a problem. content-wise, she has got it in the bag

PERSONALITY:

-according to reports, she is very charming and quite friendly. also, she is obviously a fighter. we need someone who actually wants to win.






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Okay. that over with, the question which remains is if she is has any chances of placing.

YES

She is a shoo-in for a semi-finalist placement. But it may all end just there. She needs to work on her body and her walk if she wants to get into the top 5.

Finally, she needs to feel support from everyone she is fighting for.


But, regardless, she has mine.

JANINE TUGUNON for the Crown!