#TheVCExperience: Pageant Viewing More Fun at Victoria Court

The Philippine candidate to the Miss Universe failed to take home the elusive crown, but even from the start of her journey, Mary Jean Lastimosa is blessed with millions of filipino supporters.

For the live airing of the pageant, Victoria Court offered its rooms to viewing parties.  This year pageant enthusiasts were invited to HIVE Party Room in Pasig for a fund raising event benefitting HASH.

As early as 7AM, guests started arriving in excitement to see her performance and the result.  Pageant Sashes representing the favourite countries were handed out bringing the intensity of the competition to the pageant viewers.

As the Top 15 were called, the viewer counterpart wearing the sash screams with excitement.  Photos were taken during commercial breaks up to the 10 semi-finalists.

The TOP 15

The Top 10

 All were disappointed when she didn't make the Top 5, hence, the absence of the photo.

Just the same, the pageant and party continued until the crowning of Miss Columbia as the 63rd Miss Universe.

Miss Philippines quest might have ended earlier than expected, but nothing can beat the enthusiasm and dedication of the Filipino Pageant supporters.

Miss Universe Viewing Parties at Victoria Court

I'm not really into pageants.  It's something I would watch only when I have the chance.  That was until I met my partner.  

It was through him that I was introduced to a group of people who lives and breathes pageants.

Now, we're not contented on watching local pageants on TV but would really make an effort to see it live.

That is the reason why, for the 63rd Miss Universe, I suggested to my boss that we tap the pageant market for viewing parties.

Since it was my idea, they put me in charge of the concept and the production.

With the help of the talented Group Digicrack under the direction of Blake Sarion, this is what we came up with.

My crowning moment!

My Unsolicited Thoughts on MJ Lastimosa and 63rd Miss Universe Pageant

From here onwards, most of the events that will happen in the pageant is beyond our control.  I can't help but feel sad when I see posts of Filipinos on social networks predicting the winner and its not Philippines.  The gown, and national costume, as much as we hate it is a thing of the past.  There's nothing we can do about it.  Maybe in future pageants, yes!  But for now, the only thing we are in control of is our capacity to influence and to be proud of our country and candidate.  

That's why as a Filipino, I continuously hope of the best for MJ. I choose not to give up on her chances.  I'm not really a pageant expert, so I can't really assess my top 15, all the more a top 5.  But I am claiming that the 63rd Miss Universe is Philippines MJ Lastimosa. #mjalltheway #mjforthewin

no claims over the photo!