Time may be flying for this 80s beauty queen, but thankfully my star is not fading just yet! I spent the afternoon all prettied up in front of two kinds of cameras – a moving camera and several digital SLRs.
We were shooting the Beauty Queen episode of Two Stops Over, a new photography TV show hosted by Paco Guerrero on 2nd Avenue (the cable channel which I am continuity announcer for). In the midst of flashing bulbs and bright floor lights, I spent a few minutes chatting with one of the producers, Troy Bernardo who also writes for Two Stops Over.
the blogging beauty queen with Two Stops Over writer and producer Troy Bernardo
Troy explains that Two Stops Over is actually a photography term that means – OVER-EXPOSED. They chose that title because the main goal of the program is to show things about thier subjects that are normally not seen on TV. While viewers can get photography tips during the 30 minute weekly program, Troy Bernardo says Two Stops Over focuses more on the subjects and the journey of the photographer. Troy and company present their guests in a different light with a challenge to viewers to change their perspective and the hope that thier lives will be transformed.
Joyce Ann Burton (Titular) Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1985 with Desiree Verdadero (right) 1984 Miss Universe 3rd Runner up
I was extra blessed because when I arrived at Pioneer Studios in Mandaluyong, the gorgeous Desiree Verdadero who crowned me in 1985, was there. She was sweet enough to wait for me – I love Desiree because she is one of the funniest beauty queens I have ever met. Never a dull moment when Desiree is around! We spent a few minutes catching up on life (her daughter is modeling now!) and then I was interviewed. Yes, I was interviewed in the light make-up I arrived in!!! Two Stops Over is true to it’s promise to over-expose it’s guests, LOLOL!
Me with the effervescent Alma Concepcion 1994 Bb. Pilipinas International and Top 10 finalist in Miss International 1994. This buxom babe was also once represented the Philippines in Miss Hawaiian Tropic.
After the interview, I went into make-up. And whom did I find there? None other than my annual seatmate at the Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant – the lovely Alma Concepcion who looked so fresh and dewy. Grabe, she is STILL so sexy and curvy! The one thing I REALLY like about Alma is that she is as warm as a stocking full of goodies on Christmas morning. When I first met her two years ago at Araneta Coliseum when Bianca Manalo won Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2009, Alma made me feel comfortable even if I felt like a stranger – it was my first time to watch the pageant again in 20 years or so! Our make-up room conversation deserves a blog post of it’s own so stay tuned for THAT!
My make-up artist Peter Urbi of Louis Philip Kee Salon - call him up at 09275384365 for all your make-up needs!
After make-up, it was time for the photo session! Wow, I felt like a beauty queen all over again with my gown, sash and crown. And while I stood under the glorious lights, I could only thank God that to this day I’m still cute enough for the lens. LOLOLOL!
Will post photos from the shoot once I get them!
Paco Guerrero, the host and photographer made me do lots of serious photos and some over-the-top excited ones too, which I preferred! But I wish I had Alma’s acting skills – Paco made her cry and the shots he took of that dramatic moment were stunning! If I could just weep at the drop of a hat!
Alma and I getting direction from Two Stops Over host and photographer Paco Guerrero
If you love beauty queens and/or photography, you have to catch Two Stops Over The Beauty Queen Episode – tentatively set for Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, 7:30pm on 2nd Avenue the cable channel. Will post again when the date is final. Replays are Saturdays 10:30am.
Other beauty queens featured aside from me, Desiree Verdadero and Alma Concepcion are:
Darlene Carbungco, 2001 Miss Asia Pacific 4th Runner-up
Sandra Seifert, 2009 Miss Earth 1st Runner-up
5 amazing beauties from The Amazing Show
Cristina Cipriano, 2nd runner-up Mr. and Ms. Thomasian Personality 2010
Mirzi Salazar, 2010 Miss Pasay
Maica Liboon, 2008 Marikina representative to Miss Earth Philippines
Carmina and Marie Antonio, sister beauty queens – Miss Isabela 2008 and 2009 respectively
Jorelle de Leon, 2010 Miss TUP
Camilla Kim Galvez, Mrs Universe 2009 2nd Runner-up
