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Showing posts with label Venus Raj. Show all posts
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

PRIDYIDER starring Andi Eigenmann & JM De Guzman- Official Uncut Trailer released! (VIDEO)



Starring Andi Eigenmann, JM De Guzman, Janice De Belen, Joel Torre, Ronnie Lazaro, Baron Geisler, Bekimon and introducing Venus Raj. This movie is directed by Rico Maria Ilarde under Regal Films.

Watch the trailer here:


Thursday, January 5, 2012

Venus Raj & Shamcey Supsup- Inside Showbiz Magazine January 2012 Issue Cover!


Venus Raj & Shamcey Supsup- Inside Showbiz Magazine January 2012 Issue Cover!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Anne Curtis, Piolo Pascual, Enchong Dee, Gretchen Barretto at Fashion Show Ball 2011! (PHOTOS)


FASHION does exist here in Philippines! From fashion designers, make-up artists, hair-stylists, fashion editors, stylists, models, celebrities, photographers, and show organizers celebrated the 1st Philippines Fashion Show Ball 2011 last August 15 at The Peninsula Hotel Rigodon Ballroom.

Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Ms. Venus Raj, Anne Curtis, Enchong Dee, Dra. Vicki Belo, Hayden Kho, Piolo Pascual, Tim Yap, and Ms. Gretchen Barretto are among the famous celebrities attended the event.

CHECK OUT STYLEBIBLE.PH PHOTOS:
VENUS RAJ

ANNE CURTIS

GRETCHEN BARRETTO

PIOLO PASCUAL

ENCHONG DEE

DRA. VICKI BELO & HAYDEN KHO

TIM YAP
MORE PHOTOS HERE AND COURTESY OF STYLEBIBLE.PH

ONE LAST THING... MAKE SURE TO VOTE TO STARTRIGA'S 1ST ONLINE FASHIONISTA AWARDS 2011! (first here in Philippines!) 


YOU CAN CAST YOUR VOTES HERE: CLICK ME   THANK YOU! :)

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Venus Raj nasaktan at umiyak sa pag criticized ng kanyang hairstyle sa Binibining Pilipinas 2011 Coronation Night!



MANILA, Philippines – Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Maria Venus Raj admitted that she was hurt by the criticisms of people about her hairstyle during the Bb. Pilipinas 2011 coronation night.
“Masakit sa akin. Actually umiyak ako dahil doon after the coronation night. Pagod na pagod ako noong araw na iyon tapos may trabaho ako kinaumagahan,” she told “Showbiz News Ngayon.”
According to Raj, she was not able to hold her emotions when she read people’s tweets.
“Noong binabasa ko ang mga tweets ng mga tao na ganoon ang naging komento...sobrang pagod ka, stressed ka rin tapos ganoon pa ang mababasa mo, hindi mo mapipigilang maging emotional,” she explained.
Last April 10, Raj had her last walk as Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2010.
She was in the pageant to turn over the crown to Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2011 Shamcey Supsup.
However, rather than being mesmerized by the beauty of the contestants, people in the social networking site Twitter noticed and criticized Raj’s curly hairstyle.
Although the beauty queen confessed that she was offended, she does not blame anybody for what happened.
“Actually it was my make-up artist and hair stylist’s idea. Professional itong mga taong ito. Alam nila kung ano ang maayos para sa iyo. Siguro nagkataon lang na nag-experiment kami during that time. Hindi ko naman sinisisi sila. Ako naman pinapalipas ko lang ang mga ganoong bagay,” she related.

Courtesy: ABS-CBNnews.com

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Shalani Soledad #1 in Google's PH Top 20 Filipina personalities of 2010!


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Check out this Google Philippines' list of 20 Filipina personalities who grabbed the greatest online mindshare in 2010.
  1. Shalani Soledad (TV Host & City Councilor of Valenzuela)
  2. Kris Aquino (TV-host actress)
  3. Ruffa Gutierrez (Former beauty queen and TV-host actress)
  4. Maria Venus Raj (Beauty Queen and TV-Host)
  5. Charice Pempengco (International Singer)
  6. Angel Locsin (Actress)
  7. Sarah Geronimo (Singer-Actress)
  8. Regine Velasquez (Singer-Actress)
  9. Heart Evangelista (Actress)
  10. Miriam Defensor-Santiago (Senator)
  11. Lea Salonga (Award-winning international Filipino singer)
  12. Doris Dumlao (Philippine Daily Inquirer journalist)
  13. Kristine Hermosa (Actress)
  14. Toni Gonzaga (Singer-Actress)
  15. Sharon Cuneta (Singer-Actress)
  16. Mariel Rodriguez (TV-host actress)
  17. Monique Lhuillier (Designer)
  18. Bea Alonzo (Actress)
  19. Korina Sanchez (Broadcast Journalist)
  20. Nora Aunor (Dramatic Actress)
Courtesy: GMA NEWS TV

Monday, January 31, 2011

Venus Raj to join the family of 'Umagay Kay Ganda'!


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It's a major, major dream come true for Ms. Universe 4th runner up Venus Raj as she will be joining the roster of Kapamilya talents in a morning show.

In DZMM's Todo-Todo Walang Preno on Monday, the newest Kapamilya contract star announced that she is set to be included in ABS-CBN's "Umagang Kay Ganda" starting next week.

The beauty-queen host said she's thrilled to do her first hosting job, while unveiling her special role in the morning show.

"Mondays to Thursdays, makikita niyo ako sa loob ng studio at kapag Friday sa mga barangay. Maraming bago ang dadating next week," she said.

Meantime, Raj admitted that she had a hard time adjusting to the early wake-up calls.

"Grabe ang saya kasi kahit ang aga-aga, 'yung staff ang tataas ng energy nila. 'Pag nandun ka na, lahat sila buhay na buhay, walang reason para antukin. Sobrang taas ng energy nila kaya matutuwa ka na rin sa ginagawa mo," Raj said.

Courtesy: ABS-CBNNews.com 

Friday, January 14, 2011

Venus Raj declined Willie Revillame’s offer, signs up with ABS-CBN!


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After a series of negotiations, 2010 Miss Universe runner-up Maria Venus Raj finally signed up with the Kapamilya network last January 14 at the ABS-CBN compound. According to ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Linggit Tan, the 22-year-old reigning Binibining Pilipinas-Universe is welcome to be part of the Kapamilya network for as long as she likes. In line with this major partnership, ABS-CBN also signed on to air the Binibining Pilipinas pageants for the next five years. This guarantees that the Philippine’s most prestigious beauty competition can be watched not only locally, but worldwide via ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel (TFC). After representing the country abroad in the Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada last year, the statuesque morena has been very visible in the local media. So it wasn’t any surprise that she received a lot of show business offers before she finally decided to sign up with ABS-CBN.

Venus admitted that she received an offer from former ABS-CBN talent Willie Revillame to be a part of his show on another network. But Venus passed on the offer because any career decision she made also had to be done in consultation with Binibining Pilipinas Charities, which are managing her career. “May offer talaga. Nakausap ko si Mr. Willie Revillame one time nung nagkita kami sa isang function pero sinabi ko nga na hindi rin naman ako lang ang nag-decide sa mga bagay na yun at alam ko naman na parang nag-sa-start na rin yung negotiations with ABS-CBN at that time,” she said.

Venus said she graciously declined the offer so there isn’t any bad blood between her and Willie. “Hindi ko rin naman talaga siya nakikita ng personal at nakakausap so feeling ko wala naman. Magaling naman yung nakuha nilang co-host ni Mr.Willie Revillame so okay lang din yun,” she said. Venus also vehemently denied being courted by the host. “Hindi naman, grabe naman yun. Nagkita lang kami, nagkausap, ganun lang. Wala naman sigurong ample time para magligawan,” she stressed.

Even though she only found out about her contract-signing the night before negotiations were finalized, Venus said she has been excited by the thought of working in ABS-CBN ever since the possibility was brought up with her. “Sobrang saya at sobrang excited ko ngayon. Talagang nung gabi sobrang saya ko na halos hindi na ako makatulog kasi iniisip ko yung mangyayari ngayon at eto na nga yun, medyo matagal-tagal din yung negotiations, kung anu-ano pinag-usapan nila. Pero sabi nga, kahit gaano katagal, we are very happy na nandito na kami sa ABS-CBN. I’m extremely honored to become part of the country’s biggest network. I’m proud to be a Kapamilya,” she admitted.

Courtesy: Push.com.ph 

Venus Raj 'Major Major' Kapamilya na!; Binibining Pilipinas pageant to air on ABS-CBN!


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MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) Miss Universe fourth runner-up Venus Raj has moved to the Kapamilya network, ABS-CBN, according to a statement by the television giant issued Friday.

At the same time, the network announced its five-year partnership contract with Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPIC), organizer of the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant.

Present in the contract signing were Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN President and COO, Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN Channel Head, Linggit Tan, ABS-CBN Head of TV Entertainment Production, Stella Marquez-Araneta, Chairperson of BPIC, Conchitina Bernardo and Pitoy Moreno, members of the BPIC executive board, Sienna Olaso, BPIC Director for Marketing and Romy Tan, BPIC Head of Finance and Ms Venus Raj, 2010 Bb Pilipinas Universe.

Rival Kapuso network, GMA 7, hosted the pageant for years. The station has yet to issue a statement.
Following this “major, major” partnership, the Kapamilya network will be airing the 2011 Binibining Pilipinas pageant in March and the Miss Universe Pageant in September in Sao Paolo, Brazil. With the move, the competitions can be watched not only in the country, but from all over the world through ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel (TFC), according to the same statement.

“Raj feels very proud to be part of the Kapamilya network. Before she signed a contract with ABS-CBN, she was special guest of some of the media giant’s special projects such as the 2010 Bayaning Pilipino Awards and the ABS-CBN Christmas Special, and a stint as a “hurado” in one of the network's leading talent shows like Showtime,” it said.

“I’m extremely honored to become part of the country’s biggest network. I’m proud to be a Kapamilya,” ABS-CBN quoted Raj as saying.

The BPCI is founded by its chairman Stella Márquez-Araneta, a key partner in nation-building for over four decades, providing skills training, educational workshops, mission work and other relevant services for the marginalized sectors of the community, according to the statement.

The ABS-CBN Special Projects team headed by Chit Guerrero will spearhead the pageant’s production. The show will be directed by Johnny Manahan.

Courtesy: Inquirer.net

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Venus Raj Gives Her Mom A House This Christmas!






It’s another major, major dream come true for Venus Raj.

The Miss Universe 4th runner-up-winner's dream of having a new home will be realized soon.

From living in a nipa hut in Camarines Sur, the 22-year-old beauty queen and her family will have their own 2-bedroom bungalow.

Work on the house has started.

Her mother, Esther Raj, expressed happiness over the 168 square-meter dream house that the beauty titlist is giving them.

Raj’s stepfather, Leopoldo, meanwhile said he is overwhelmed with the blessings they received due to Venus' success.

The family recalled the tough times they faced in their early years.

Esther said their Yuletide feast will be different from the simple celebrations they used to have.

The entire Raj family from San Vincente Bato, Camarines Sur, will fly to Manila to celebrate the Yuletide season together.

Venus said that she is thankful for the many blessings she has received .

The "Showtime" guest judge vowed to give her family a joyous Noche Buena for this year.
Courtesy: Showbiznest

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Iza Calzado and Venus Raj rarampa sa GMA-7's New Primetime Soap "The Beauty Queen" replacing 'Endless Love'!



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Iza Calzado leads the cast of GMA-7 new primetime drama series "The Beauty Queen". Playing her villain is Katrina Halili.

Also included in the cast are Marvin Agustin, TJ Trinidad, Gloria Diaz, Carmi Martin, Maggie Wilson, and German Moreno.

Introducing in this drama series is Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Maria Venus Raj. This is Venus' second acting project after her guesting stint in "Show Me The Manny" two Sundays ago.

"The Beauty Queen" is set to premiere on October 15 replacing Marian Rivera's "Endless Love".

News Written Courtesy: Showbiznest.com

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

'Venus Raj' is #1 Twitter Trending Topic!

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MANILA, Philippines - Venus Raj, the Philippines' bet to the Miss Universe 2010 beauty pageant, not only made it to the top 5 finalists of the premiere beauty pageant. She also made it as the top trending topic on Twitter worldwide as of 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday.

The 5' 9" beauty from Bicolandia with a 22-inch waistline has been a crowd favorite in the pageant.

Raj had the highest rating (3.54 out of 5).

The other candidates who made it to the top 5 are Mexico, Ukraine, Venezuela, Jamaica.

The 59th Miss Universe beauty pageant is currently being held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Miss Philippines Venus Raj Rocks Miss Universe Pre-Pageant Events

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There’s definitely no stopping Miss Philippines Venus Raj from bringing home the crown as she competes for the prestigious and coveted Miss Universe title this Tuesday (Aug 24) at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The 22-year old Bicolana recently rocked the National Costume show as she proudly modeled her black and white Filipiniana designed by Colombian designer Alfredo Barraza.

In a report by Dyan Castillejo in “TV Patrol,” Venus was undeniably psyched and pumped up during the event with the overwhelming support she received from Filipinos based in Las Vegas. Even Binibining Pilipinas Charities Chairman Stella Marquez Araneta gave her all out support to her despite the controversy they went through with regard to her citizenship.

“I think she did very well. I am getting comments from other countries and they said we have a terrific and strong candidate,” said Araneta.

Venus also managed to deliver and impress the crowd during the previous Miss Universe pre-pageant activities such as the photo op in the famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign where the candidates wore their sexy bikinis; media tour in Los Angeles; and auction for the benefit of the Nevada Cancer Insititute where she auctioned an elegant pearl necklace and a pair of boxing gloves signed by Manny Pacquiao.
As early as now, Filipinos all over the world are hoping that Venus will be able to make it to the top 10 and take the throne from reigning Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez. Will she be the third Filipina to win Miss Universe?

For more updates, watch out for Dyan’s reports aired in “TV Patrol” and “Bandila” on ABS-CBN and “News Central” on Studio 23. You can also follow her on Twitter via http://twitter.com/dyancastillejo.
Don’t miss the via satellite airing of “Miss Universe 2010” on August 24 (Tues), 9:30 AM, at ABS-CBN with a primetime telecast the same day on Studio 23 at 9:30 PM and on Velvet (SkyCable ch 53) at 6:30 PM.
 

Friday, August 6, 2010

Venus Raj Leads the Online Poll of the Official Miss Universe Website

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Philippine bet to this year’s Miss Universe pageant currently leads the popularity poll of the the official Miss Universe website.

Velvet, the country’s premium general entertainment channel for women, continues to soar higher and raise the bar of quality viewing as it turns the spotlight on the most prestigious beauty pageant on television — the 59th Miss Universe Beauty Pageant®.

Straight from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the spectacular two-hour Miss Universe® 2010 will be aired on Velvet via an exclusive double primetime telecast on August 24, Tuesday at 6:30pm and 10pm.

Home to the most beautiful night in the univese 3 years running, Velvet now rolls out the red carpet for our very own Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Maria Venus Raj, who joins women from around the globe to compete for the most coveted crown and title.

Apart from her highly controversial dethronement and eventual reinstatement, Raj is now faced with a bigger challenge of ending the 11-year drought for the country in the Miss Universe® competition. It can be recalled that the last time a Filipino made it to the semi-finals was in 1999 when Miriam Quiambao was ranked first runner-up.

This early, Raj is surprising the global community as she presently leads the online popularity polls on the official website of Miss Universe®. Among the 83 Miss Universe candidates, she now has a rating of 3.58 followed by Miss Brazil Debora Lyra, 2.83; Miss Colombia Natalia Navarro, 2.77; Miss Venezuela Marelisa Gibson, 2.77; and Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete with 2.76.

Witness how a Filipina shines amid the other equally beautiful and talented women representatives from over 80 countries. At the conclusion of the event, Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela will crown her successor. Will it be a Filipina’s turn to reign this year?

Get ready for an evening of pure glamour, elegance and grace in the 59th Miss Universe Beauty Pageant®. Mark your calendars on August 24 for the double primetime telecast at 6:30pm and 10pm. The first cable encore telecast airs August 27 (Friday) at 9:30pm. Weekend primetime replays are set on August 28 (Saturday) and August 29 (Sunday) at 10pm and 12nn, respectively. The pageant will also be aired on ABS-CBN via satellite on August 24 (Tuesday) at 9:30am and on Studio 23.

For more details on 59th Miss Universe Beauty Pageant®,, tune in to Velvet SkyCable Channel 53 and log on to http://www.velvetchannel.multiply.com. Velvet is now available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide.