Mariam Habach emerged to be
"The ONE to BEAT". And Venezuela seems to be unstoppable.
With seven (7) Miss Universe titles under their belt, Venezuela is still a strong force to be reckoned with when in comes to world of pageantry. And this year, Mariam Habach is making everyone fall for her. Well, she was tagged at first as "matured", "auntie-looking", and "oldish" by a lot of wanna-be pageant experts. But, she is now proving everybody wrong. Well, looking back in 2013, Gabriella Isler were also given the same critics, and yet managed to shine her brightest - and was declared the 62nd Miss Universe winner. So never underestimate Osmel's magic. My friend Kirina Urduja is on Cloud 9.
Let's go back at the Cultural Terno Fashion Show held in Ilocos. She entered the stage and ate everyone up, effortlessly. I told my Misso friends that there's something different and distinct about how a Venezuelan walks --- that command onstage, the presence and her movement, and the aura are all impeccable. I particularly love the part when she positioned herself in the middle next to Maxine, as if she is saying, "Hey, look at me!" BRAVO! Then during the Filipino Designers Fashion Show, in a simple red long dress, Mariam yet again stole the show. Hahaha. She even stopped at the middle of the runway, and make a full turn before going forward. With such poise, fierceness, and that beautiful sexy figure, Mariam indeed stole my heart, and still stealing others for sure.
Then the preliminary competition happened. And boy oh boy, Mariam indeed know how to make an entrance. With that walk in her flowy dress during her introduction, she came as if it was her night. And mind you, she sure did - IT WAS HER NIGHT. As the 85th contestant who paraded in their swimwear, this Venezuelan queen walked like pro! It is as if she is saying to the girls, “This is how you DO IT Bitches!”. Mariam was indeed smoking hot. If there’s a best in swimsuit award, hands down it’s hers.
Well, most pageant fans would love drama onstage. And if you are drooling for it, Mariam just gave you one. Did you see her at her evening gown? Gosh! I am convinced that this girl came to the Philippines to win the crown. She truly knows how to play her cards. She was like making love to the audience. She came to slay, and she did it with flying "neon" colors. I do not know what kind of food these Venezuelans are eating. I would love to eat those food as well. It is as if they are God’s gift to humanity for us to worship and adore.
In my heart, VENEZUELA is the most deserving candidate to win Miss Universe. If I will solely base it from her body of work since day one, she is the most consistent; she delivers; and she can be the best brand ambassador for Miss Universe. She might not be the prettiest I know, but she embodies that phrase “CONFIDENTLY BEAUTIFUL”. Well, Sushmita once said, it's "confidently beautiful", and not the "most beautiful".
Congratulations Venezuela. In my book, you just tied your win with USA with eight Miss Universe crowns and both at the number one spot. Mariam Habach indeed epitomizes the word "QUEEN".