Miss Universe Candidates Believe Janine Tugonon is the True Winner

Miss Universe 2012 1st runner-up Janine Tugonon told reporters in a press conference held December 22 for her homecoming that several other candidates believed that she was the true winner of the Miss Universe crown.

According to Janine, many candidates came over her to tell that they believe she won the competition shortly after Miss USA Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe on Thursday (Manila time).

"Nakakatuwa nga, halos lahat sila nag-hug, sabi nila, 'It is you, we know it's you, and you know it's you,'" said Janine Tugonon who arrived from Las Vegas early Saturday morning.

"Hindi ko na alam kung sinu-sino, pero madami," she added.

The outcome of the world's most prestigious beauty pageant was met with several "protests" from Filipinos and even foreign supporters of the Pinay beauty queen who couldn't help but make comparison of Janine and Olivia Culpo's performance in the question and answer portion.

Janine's roommate, Miss Indonesia Maria Selena is one of those who said that Janine deserved the crown.

"Si Indonesia, roommates kami eh, and we became very close, and right after the crowning, umiiyak siya, siya pa 'yung umiyak para sa 'kin. Umiyak siya kasi nakapasok nga ako, nagulat din siya sa results, pero sabi niya okay lang naman daw," JanineTugonon said.

Janine, however said that she's satisfied with her first runner-up finish since not many Philippine Miss Universe representatives reach the top 2. She also said that Miss USA might have won because of her spontaneity, beauty and she's already known to the Miss Universe Organization. 

Janine Tugonon's runner-up feat is the best finish of the Philippines in the pageant since 1999 when Miriam Quiambao won first runner-up in the 48th Miss Universe pageant held in Trinidad and Tobago.

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Janine Tugonon in Miss Universe 2012 Q&A Portion

The Miss Universe 2012 Pageant night was held on December 19 (December 20 in Manila) at the Planet Hollywod Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and the home candidate, Miss USA Olivia Culpo was crowned the 61st Miss Universe (For the complete list of winners and related article, click here).

The Philippines' Janine Tugonon placed 1st runner-up, completing three-peat in the Top 5 of Miss Universe. She's just one question away from grabbing that Diamond Nexus crown and we knew she gave one of the best answers from among the Top 5 finalists. Anyhow, her feat elevated the Philippines to the elite club of top 5 three-peaters in the history of Miss Universe: USA, Venezuela and Puerto Rico.

Janine Tugonon was given a Twitter question from judge Nigel Barker: "As an international ambassador, do you believe that speaking English should be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe? Why or why not?"

She answered: "For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It's being able to influence and inspire other people. As long as your heart wants to serve and you have a strong mind to show people, then you can be Miss Universe."

Watch the video of Janine during the final question and answer portion of Miss Universe 2012 below. To watch the Q&A video of all the Top 5 candidates, click here.

With that alone, she could've won but the stars had already written Miss USA Olivia Culpo's fate. Janine Tugonon still made us Filipinos proud. Next year, hopefully will be the year for the Philippines to get its 3rd Miss Universe crown. It might be 'U' for the Miss Universe crown as we already had completed the quartet of Q-R-S-T placement in the said pageant.

Q - Quiambao, Miriam (1999 1st runner-up)
R - Raj, Maria Venus (2010 4th runner-up)
S - Supsup, Shamcey (2011 3rd runner-up)
T - Tugonon, Janine (2012 1st runner-up)
U - Miss Universe crown

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Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Grosses P10 Million on its First Day!

Eugene Domingo's Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme (Kimmy Dora 2) grossed P10 million on its first day of showing.

In a report by TV Patrol, Ginger Conejero noted that Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme's P10 million 1st day gross was three times more than the gross of its predecessor, Kimmy Dora: Kambal Sa Kiyeme whrich grossed only P3 million on its opening day.

Video: Super Junior member Heechul Promotes Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme

Kimmy Dora 2 combines horror and comedy in this journey of twins Kimmy and Dora to their roots in South Korea. Returning casts of the movie include Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Ariel Ureta, Moi Marcampo (Moi Bien) and Miriam Quiambao. It also stars Alodia Gosiengfiao, Mura and Ryan Bang.

Watch Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme trailer HERE.

Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme is directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal and produced by Star Cinema and Spring Films. It is still showing in theaters nationwide.

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Video: Super Junior member Heechul Promotes Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme

Star Cinema and Spring Films' Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme starring award-winning comedienne, Eugene Domingo shoot some scenes in Seoul, South Korea last February 2012. The cast even met Super Junior's Kim Heechul (see photos here) during their shoot in Korea.

Hi! I'm Super Junior Heechul. Kimmy Dora, coming soon!

Watch Heechul as he promotes Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme in the video below (courtesy of MyChos.com). For the official full trailer, watch here.

Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme with comedy and horror combined will hit theaters this June 13. Returning casts of the movie include Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Ariel Ureta, Moi Marcampo (Moi Bien) and Miriam Quiambao. It also stars Alodia Gosiengfiao, Mura and Ryan Bang. The movie is directed by no less, Bb. Joyce Bernal.

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Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Official Movie Poster Unveiled!

Eugene Domingo starrer, Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme (aka Kimmy Dora 2) official movie poster has just been released! The movie was the sequel to the hit 2009 movie, Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme.

Behold the Kimmy Dora 2 official movie poster below showing twin sisters Kimmy and Dora Go Dong Hae running away from a ghost with their dog, the famous Mikky.

Video: Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme official full trailer

Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme with comedy and horror combined will hit theaters this June 13. Returning casts of the movie include Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Ariel Ureta, Moi Marcampo (Moi Bien) and Miriam Quiambao. It also stars Alodia Gosiengfiao, Mura and Ryan Bang. 

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Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme Full Trailer Released!

Star Cinema and Spring Films have just released the full trailer for the most-awaited comedy sequel of the year, Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme. The said movie, aka Kimmy Dora part 2 stars award-winning commedienne, Eugene Domingo.

Almost 40% of the entire movie was shot in Seoul, South Korea and in the trailer, we can notice the winter snow in the said Asian country. Kimmy Dora shoot in Korea was well-welcomed by Koreans and the cast  and director was interviewed by local network, KBS. The cast even met Super Junior's Heechul (see photos here) during their shoot in Korea.

Returning casts of the movie include Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Ariel Ureta, Moi Marcampo (Moi Bien) and Miriam Quiambao. It also stars Alodia Gosiengfiao, Mura and Ryan Bang. Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez will have a cameo role for the film.

Eugene Domingo plays the twins Kimmy and Dora Go Dong Hae

Here is the plot of Kimmy Dora and The temple of Kiyeme (Kimmy Dora 2):

Kimmy and Dora (both Eugene Domingo) are identical twins with different personalities. Kimmy is the smart, dictatorial type while Dora is the slow, dumb-wit sister. Kimmy has always been jealous of her sister as Johnson (Dingdong Dantes), the man she really likes, only has eyes for Dora. All hell breaks loose when their father (Ariel Ureta) gets a heart attack and makes Dora the majority owner of their family conglomerate if in case he dies. Kimmy thinks this is unfair and gets the help of their lawyer Harry (Baron Geisler) to take care of business. A misunderstanding brings forth a plan to kill Dora but they kidnapped Kimmy instead. Now Kimmy must find a way to escape her captors while Dora must act as her tough sister and control their company in order to hide the truth from their sick father.

Watch Kimmy Dora and The temple of Kiyeme (Kimmy Dora 2) full trailer here:

Under the direction of Bb. Joyce Bernal and from the script of Chris Martinez, Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme is expected to hit Philippine theaters this June 13, 2012.

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