Megan Young, Miss World 2013

Megan Young, Miss World 2013, is as photogenic as a person can be. 

The first time I took a glance at photographs of Miss World contestants, Miss Philippines' looks was already a hands-down winner. She was the only girl memorable enough for me to remember her country's name as the one to watch. 

So it was no surprise to me when I saw the news of her being crowned Miss World 2013. 

I always propagate that a beauty queen's first criteria is always physical facial beauty. 

No matter what kinds of beliefs people have about beauty; no matter how people debate about the advantages of inner vs outer beauty;

no matter how they try to de-emphasise their beauty in favour of elevating their noble desire to use their title for noble pursuits like "world peace" or "helping needy children," a person is pushed to the limelight in the entertainment world, firstly, because their looks attract the masses. 

Captures and draws attention. 

It's Packaging. 

Branding. 

"Beauty" -- is your salesperson. So benefit from it. 

Beautiful Gown on Miss World 2011

Miss World 2011, Ivian Sarcos

Just saw this photo and immediately I thought "Wow."

It makes the woman wearing it really stunning. Even though, it seems a bit too "lacey" and "flowery", but overall, the effect is definitely there.

Amelia Vega, Miss Universe 2003

I did not like the girl who won Miss Universe 2003, Amelia Vega of Dominican Republic. It was not that she was not pretty. She wasn't my type. These things can't be explained. 

I felt she was overwhelming -- her expressions, her actions and I thought she looked too hard (the makeup made her almost look like a pretty boy) -- too polished. Maybe it was the result of her culture or her family upbringing. All that packed into an 18-year-old life. Wow!

But just a few months ago, I saw her again as a judge at Miss Universe 2011 and was astonished to see such a beautiful Miss Universe. I got curious and found out that she is already an established entrepreneur and singer.

This time, I couldn't believe how I much I admired her beauty NOW but I had the opposite feelings when she won in 2003!

I don't know much about Latin music. Most of the commercial artists who come from the Western World (North America) are usually pretty talented -- but not pretty.

It is as though the stereotypical American producer do not go for beauty, but just want singers who are either famous for their voices or can make an impact with their characterizations e.g. Lady Gaga, Pink, Amy Housewine, Adele.

The only female singers I find pretty AND talented nowadays are Taylor Swift and Katherine McPhee.

So I was rather surprised that such a beautiful (really beautiful) woman like Amelia Vega is able to produce a commercial album and get away with it (even though the Latin Music industry might approach business differently from the  English Music industry).

But all praises to Amelia Vega. I now am interested to look at her...hahaha!