There are only 4 international pageants that matter otherwise known as the “Grand Slam Pageants” or the “Big 4″: Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International and Miss Earth.

To rank the 10 best performing countries in the four most prestigious beauty pageants in the world for 2011, we give equivalent points to the following:

Pageant’s winner: 100 points
2nd placer – 70 points
3rd placer – 50 points
4th placer – 40 points
5th placer – 30 points
Finalists (whatever rank) – 20 points
Semifinalists – 10 points
Quarterfinalists – 5 points

We also give 20 points to the winner of minor pageants such as Miss Intercontinental, Miss Supranational and Miss Tourism Queen International.

So the top 10 are…

TOP 10 BEST PERFORMING COUNTRIES IN GRAND SLAM PAGEANTS FOR THE YEAR 2011

1. Venezuela – 220 pts.
2. Ecuador – 200 pts.
3. Philippines – 170 pts.
4. Brazil – 130 pts.
5. Puerto Rico – 100 pts.
(tied with) Angola – 100 pts.
6. Ukraine – 90 pts.
7. Panama – 55 pts.
8. Mongolia – 50 pts.
9. Thailand – 40 pts.
10. USA – 35 pts.

Here’s where the points came from:

MISS UNIVERSE 2011:

Winner: Angola (100 pts.)
1st Runner up: Ukraine (70 pts.)
2nd Runner up: Brazil (50 pts.)
3rd Runner up: Philippines (40 pts.)
4th Runner up: China (30 pts.)

TOP 10:
Australia (20 pts.)
Costa Rica (20 pts.)
France (20 pts.)
Portugal (20 pts.)
Panama (20 pts.)

TOP 16:
France (10 pts.)
Colombia (10 pts.)
Puerto Rico (10 pts.)
Netherlands (10 pts.)
USA (10 pts.)
Venezuela (10 pts.)

MISS WORLD 2011:

Winner: Venezuela (100 pts.)
2nd Place: Philippines (70 pts.)
3rd Place: Puerto Rico (50 pts.)

TOP 7:
England (20 pts.)
Korea (20 pts.)
Scotland (20 pts.)
South Africa (20 pts.)

TOP 15:
Indonesia (10 pts.)
Italy (10 pts.)
Kazakhstan (10 pts.)
Spain (10 pts.)
Sweden (10 pts.)
Ukraine (10 pts.)
United States Virgin Islands (10 pts.)
Zimbabwe (10 pts.)

TOP 30:
Argentina (5 pts.)
Aruba (5 pts.)
Belarus (5 pts.)
Bermuda (5 pts.)
France (5 pts.)
Hungary (5 pts.)
Israel (5 pts.)
Japan (5 pts.)
Mauritius (5 pts.)
Moldova (5 pts.)
Panama (5 pts.)
South Africa (5 pts.)
Uganda (5 pts.)
United States (5 pts.)
US Virgin Islands (5 pts.)
Wales (5 pts.)

MISS INTERNATIONAL 2011

Winner: Ecuador (100 pts.)
2nd Place: Venezuela (70 pts.)
3rd Place: Mongolia (50 pts.)
4th Place: Puerto Rico (40 pts.)
5th Place: Panama (30 pts.)

Top 15:
Brazil (10 pts.)
Latvia (10 pts.)
Lebanon (10 pts.)
Netherlands (10 pts.)
Philippines (10 pts.)
Russia (10 pts.)
Sweden (10 pts.)
Thailand (10 pts.)
Trinidad and Tobago (10 pts.)
Vietnam (10 pts.)

MISS EARTH 2011:

Winner: Ecuador (100 pts.)
2nd Place: Brazil (70 pts.)
3rd Place: Philippines (50 pts.)
4th Place: Venezuela (40 pts.)

TOP 8:
Bosnia and Herzegovina (20 pts.)
Crimea (20 pts.)
Mexico (20 pts.)
Zimbabwe (20 pts.)

TOP 16
Taiwan (10 pts.)
Japan (10 pts.)
Paraguay (10 pts.)
Portugal (10 pts.)
Slovenia (10 pts.)
Sweden (10 pts.)
Thailand (10 pts.)
Ukraine (10 pts.)

Miss Supranational:
Poland (20 pts.)

Miss Intercontinental:
USA (20 pts.)

Miss Tourism Queen International:
Thailand (20 pts.)

Top 10 Best Performing Countries in Grand Slam Pageants for 2011 originally appeared on Starmometer on December 31, 2011.

Cesar Curti, born March 19th, 1987, has just bagged the 2nd Mister International title for Brazil (the first was Alan Bianco, in 2007).

A stunning model and at the same time an actor and singer, Curti is part Japanese which makes him a “nipo-brasileiro” just like the popular male models in the country like Akihiro Sato, Daniel Matsunaga, Hideo Muraoka, Leandro Okabe and Fabio Ide (more of them coming soon!).

Curti stands 6’1″ and weighs 175 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. Since his childhood he has always showed a natural talent in the acting, musical and sports arena.

With his skills he shined in school in acting and writing for theater. Throughout his life he has also shined as a musician (guitar/vocal) and in many different kinds of sports, including martial arts.

He has participated in many publicity campaigns for important brands such as: Nokia, Nivea, Gudang Garam, Nestle and Head and Shoulders. He has also participated in fashion shows for well known brands such as: Giorgio Armani, Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gautier, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton and more. He also appeared in various magazines like Men’s Health, Shape, Cleo, Bestlife, Men’s Fitness, FHM, Men’s Folio, Cosmopolitan, etc.

His versatility allows him to excel in both commercials and in the fashion industry.

His strongest attributes are discipline and willpower, which enable him to be a unique and determined professional.

Cesar Curti’s portfolio courtesy of his official Facebook Page:

Spotlight on Cesar Curti, Mr. International 2011 originally appeared on Starmometer on December 18, 2011.

Well actually, the three Mutya ng Pilipinas titleholders namely Vickie Marie Rushton, Felicia Baron and Bea Santiago could not leave the country this Christmas season to participate in Miss Tourism International 2011 pageant in Malaysia that’s why first runner-up Diana Rademann took the job.

And voila! Diana won a special award in the pageant, the Miss Spec Personality, during a special competition held at the Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall in Malaysia last December 17.

Diana, by the way, is vying against 50+ contestants in the said 2nd-tier pageant which culminates on December 31st. Can she pull a Miriam Quiambao-stint come New Year’s eve?

Other special award winners:

Miss Charity Queen – Malaysia
Miss Sunway Charm – Singapore

Photo Credit: Ed Dominguez (Global Beauties)

PHL’s Diana Sunshine Rademann Wins Special Award in Miss Tourism International 2011 originally appeared on Starmometer on December 17, 2011.

Venezuela
Norway
Czech Republic
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Slovenia
Nigeria
Korea
Slovak Republic
Mexico
Brazil
Denmark
Indonesia
Vietnam
Colombia
Sweden

Special Awards

Mister Internet Popularity:
Indonesia, Steven Yoswara

Dream Man Award:
Brazil, César Curti

Health Man Awards:
Costa Rica, Erick Martinez (tied with)
Czech Republic, Martin Gardavský

Most Handsome Man Award:
Denmark, Mads Madsen

Most Cute Man Award:
Korea, Ji Sung Oh

Most Popular Man Award:
Mexico, Sergio Felipe Meléndez

Photo Credit: Mister International Facebook Page

Mister International Top 16 Semifinalists Announced originally appeared on Starmometer on December 17, 2011.

31 gorgeous men from around the world are vying for the 6th Mister International title at the Patravadi Theatre in Bangkok, Thailand.

Needless to say, this year’s batch is one of the best group (if not the best) since the conception of the pageant which makes it difficult for the judges to pick the winners.

Our Top 3 for the title are Sweden, Brazil and Slovenia–the three most stunning male models of the competition–in our opinion.

Here’s our Power Rankings with photos from Thai Catwalk:

1. Sweden, Marco Djelević Virriat

2. Brazil, Cesar Curti

3. Slovenia, Cvet Žan

4. Mexico, Sergio Felipe Melendez

5. Slovak Republic, Jakub Lorencovič

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Mr. International 2011 – Top 10 Power Rankings originally appeared on Starmometer on December 17, 2011.

The photoshoot was held at Khao Yai, Thailand, on December 15, 2011. Pictures courtesy of Belleza Venezolana.

Mr. Philippines

Mr. Brazil

Mr. Venezuela

Mr. Nigeria

Mr. Czech Republic

Mister International 2011 – National Costume Photoshoot originally appeared on Starmometer on December 17, 2011.

1. Mexico, Sergio Felipe Meléndez

2. Sweden, Marco Djelević Virriat

3. Brazil, César Curti

4. Slovenia, Žan Cvet

5. Portugal, Fabio Duarte

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Mister International 2011 – 10 Most Photogenic Picks originally appeared on Starmometer on December 16, 2011.

Mr. Philippines Fhrancis Lopez is one of the 4 chosen out of 34 Candidates for Mister International 2011 for a photo shoot that will be published on Attitude Magazine Thailand’s January 2012 edition.

Fhrancis shared about this stint on his Facebook account:

katapos lang ng photoshoot :D akalain nyo un out of 34 contestants 4 ang napili para magphotoshoot sa isang sikat na thai magazine.. and isa ko sa apat na napili ^_^ tnx God for all the blessing :))

Photographed by social media specialist Haruehun Airry, here are the chosen four:

Mr. Korea, Ji Sung Oh

Mr. Slovenia, Žan Cvet

Mr. Indonesia, Steven Yoswara

Mr. Philippines, Fhrancis Lopez

Photography by Haruehun Airry

Mister International 2011: Philippines, Slovenia, Korea and Indonesia Chosen for Attitude Magazine Pictorial originally appeared on Starmometer on December 15, 2011.

Here are some photos of Fhrancis in some pre-pageant events of Mister International 2011…

Fhrancis Lopez During the evening wear photoshoot:

Fhrancis Lopez during the national costume fashion show:

Fhrancis Lopez during the swimsuit fashion show:

Fhrancis Lopez during an outdoor activity last Dec. 13:

You can also vote for Fhrancis Lopez in the online poll of Mr. International 2011 by “liking” his photo here.

Images courtesy of Belleza Venezolana, Indonesian Pageants and Fhrancis Lopez

Fhrancis Lopez in Mister International 2011 originally appeared on Starmometer on December 15, 2011.

The 6th Mister International pageant is happening in Thailand. Here is our Top 10 picks for the swimsuit competition:

1. Sweden, Marco Djelević Virriat

2. Spain, Gerva Moglio

3. Slovenia, Žan Cvet

4. Mexico, Sergio Felipe Meléndez

5. Brazil, César Curti

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Mister International 2011 – Top 10 Swimsuit Picks originally appeared on Starmometer on December 15, 2011.

Mister Brazil Cesar Curti (left) won the “Dream Man” award. Mister Czech Republic Martin Gardavsky (middle) and Mister Costa Rica Erick Martinez (right), on the other hand, were tied in the “Health Man” award.

the 6th edition of the Mister International male pageant is happening on December 17 at the Patravadi Theatre in The Garden, Bangkok, Thailand. 33 contestants from around the world are vying for the title.

Photos courtesy of Julio Rodriguez/bellezavenezolana.net

Mister International 2011 – Brazil, Czech Republic and Costa Rica Win 1st Set of Special Awards originally appeared on Starmometer on December 14, 2011.

But aside from their pretty faces and well-toned physique, the Miss Earth Top 16 contestants also represented “beauty with substance” because all of them have a platform to save the environment.

Miss Earth 2011 Top 16 are:

Ecuador, Olga Alava
Brazil, Driely Bennettone
Philippines, Athena Mae Imperial
Venezuela, Caroline Medina
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Aleksandra Kovacevic
Crimea, Nina Astrakhantseva
Mexico, Casandra Becerra
Zimbabwe, Thandi Muringa
Taiwan, Cherry Liu
Japan, Tomoko Maeda
Paraguay, Nicole Huber
Portugal, Susana Nogueira
Slovenia, Rebecca Kim Lekše
Sweden, Renate Cerljen
Thailand, Niratcha Tungtisanont
Ukraine, Kristina Oparina

Check out their enviromental platforms here:

Photo Credit: Miss Earth Organization

Miss Earth 2011 – Top 16 Share Environmental Platform (Video) originally appeared on Starmometer on December 5, 2011.