Don’t get me wrong about this entry.
My youngest brother joined this beauty pageant called Mr. Teen Earth Philippines which was concluded last Sunday (April 17). He didn’t won. That’s a good thing (for me).
I’ve been with him for most part of the competition and I’ve got to know some of the candidates. Some were really nice and some were just playing nice. I’ve been his all around personal assistant and manager. In short, I was his total bitch for that whole day.
DRESSING ROOM. It was jungle out there. Everyone were panicking because transitions were too fast and we should all get dressed in just a snap. I am no make-up artist so I am always worrying about how he looked with all the foundation I put on his face. It wasn’t that complicated to put make-up on guys unlike on girls. Some of the candidates were really at it, applying various make-up products on their faces. ONLY ON THEIR FACES. So you could imagine now how did they look. Yes, you are right. So when my brother was getting jealous that his competitors’ faces where filled with flour, I just tell him “You are fine. Ayokong maging KPOP ang mukha mo.”
COMPETITION. The winners were deserving to win. I couldn’t complain more. The judges picked the right people to compete internationally. Speaking of the judges, one of the judges was a batch mate of mine back in college. I was surprised when I saw her there.
Ban's Cultural wear courtesy of Olan Roque
The very controversial Azkals inspired sportswear.
Formal wear.
Little Mr. and Ms. Teen Earth
Mr. and Ms. Teen Earth (Mr. Teen Earth is Ban's schoolmate)The whole event was fine with me. I endured everything because my brother was competing. I couldn’t stand everything about beauty contest, not because I envy them, but because I can’t see the essence of it. The host said that “This is not just an event of beauty but also brains.” That, I disagree. Although there are some people who are blessed with not just a beautiful face but also intelligence, there are also people who are just plain beautiful. My brother told me that when they were doing mock question and answer portion during rehearsals, one contestant from Ms. Teen Earth was asked “If an alien came to your house, what will you do?” She answered “I won’t do anything. Thank you.” WHAT WAS THAT?! I assumed she was just tired so she didn’t answer with all her might. Came competition day, her grammar was all over the place. She didn’t even answer the question! Goodness gracious! Thank god she’s really pretty.
Also I discovered something. Texting is now a hobby. While strutting their way on the runway wearing their formal attire, each contestant was described by the host. I am assuming they were asked to write something about themselves before the competition. This same beautiful girl was described as someone whose hobby was texting. Some was described as someone whose motto is “Time is Gold.” Can’t they be more profound than that?!
Even though my brother didn’t win, I am truly proud of him and what he became as a person. He answered the questions wittily and described himself as someone who wants to explore the world and someone who follows God. There were many awful things that happened before and during this pageant but he just shrugged it off. He almost quit but because my mom wanted him to continue, he didn’t. This may sound really mushy but I will say it anyway. For me, my brother was the winner.
P.S. Did I already say this? I don’t want him to win cos another beauty pageant will seriously kill me.
