LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The Philippines' bet for Miss Universe has denied reports that her wardrobe for the beauty contest was just borrowed.
Venus Raj said all her clothes for the Las Vegas events are new and especially prepared for her.
“Ang lahat ng outfits ko, galing sa Bb. Pilipinas Charities Incorporated. Sila yung nagpadala, sila yung nag-pack and lahat ng maleta na dala ko galing sa kanila,” Raj explained.
Bb. Pilipinas President Stella Araneta also said that Raj’s entire clothes are designer’s outfits from Italy and New York. Some are designed by Colombian Designer Alfredo Barraza.
Araneta is in Las Vegas for the pageant.
Meanwhile, the process of selecting the top 15 semi-finalists from among 83 beautiful women vying for the Miss Universe crown has begun.
As of this posting, the preliminary judging was still on-going at the Mandalay Bay Event Center, according to a report by ABS-CBN correspondent Dyan Castillejo.
“This competition is very important because the preliminary judges are all here, and after tonight, they will be selecting the top 15 semi-finalists although the decision will not be made known to the public,” Castillejo said on Friday.
Castillejo said that after the competition, organizers will know who among the 83 beauties will be included in the list of 15 semi-finalists.
She said the results will only be made public after the opening number of the coronation night on Tuesday morning (Manila time).
Castillejo said Raj received the loudest cheers inside the Mandalay Bay when the candidates did their opening numbers.
Some candidates admitted that the preliminary judging is going to be a tough contest.
“I think this contest will be the best contest in the history of Miss Universe because of the beautiful girls, and I think we'll have good memories about this day," Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavska said.
Earlier, the candidates invaded the Elvis 80’s show at the Aria Hotel. People flocked to the entrance to try and get some rare photos of the gorgeous women from around the world.
After the show, the beauties trooped to the new Aria Mall, did a walk and displayed their best assets.
Raj was glowing in her apple green pants suit.
Reigning Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez said she has had the time of her life the past 12 months.
Fernandez said she visited over 30 countries, doing one photo shoot after another, and helped the poor children of the world.
The Venezuelan beauty is a little bit sad that it is all ending now, and that she will soon be passing the crown to the next winner.
Fernandez said this year’s contestants are extremely attractive and talented. She added that it will be very hard for the judges to pick the next Miss Universe.
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