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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Will Bb. Pilipinas 2013 outdo 2012 performance?

Bb. Pilipinas 2012 winners of their own right: Schmitz (Top 15 MI Finalist), Tugonon (Miss Universe 1st Runner Up) & Moll (Miss Supranational 3rd Runner Up)

Despite the emergence of other beauty pageants, Bb. Pilipinas remains to be the much-awaited one: With Miss Universe Philippines placements for the past 3 years (Venus Raj, Shamcey Supsup and Janine Tugonon), consistent Top 15 placements since 2008 in Miss International (Patricia Fernandez, the late Melody Gersbach, Krista Kleiner, Dianne Necio and Nicole Schmitz) and the first runner-up finish in its maiden year of joining Miss Supranational in Elaine Kay Moll, girls have flocked to join Bb. Pilipinas 2013, to get the right to succeed Janine Tugonon and maybe, bring the Miss Universe crown to the Philippines. I am pretty much guessing that the girls are inspired by the 2012 winners' performance, especially of Janine who was Vice-Miss to Miss Universe 2012.

Watch the 50 ladies on the Finals Night of Bb. Pilipinas 2013 where Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas International) and Katrina Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism) relinquish their crowns to the next Binibini queens for 2013.


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Charmaine Elima, Hannah Ruth Sison, Mutya Datul: Are they your perfect pair for 2013?

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I am not going against my Predictions during the Binibini game but I think that most of those who predicted have scored Charmaine Elima to be the next Miss Universe Philippines, Hannah Ruth Sison for Miss International and Mutya Datul for Bb. Pilipinas Tourism while this is not yet final, I strongly believe that they are the "powerhouse" of this year's Binibining Pilipinas and winning the crown for each of them is not far from being true.
 

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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Ali Forbes' "Invincible" Concert Photos

 
 
Bb. Pilipinas 2012 2nd Runner Up Ali Forbes performed in her first major concert entitled "Invincible" in Teatrino last March 26, She was with her fellow Binibini winners, Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner Up Janine Tugonon and Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Katrina Dimaranan as well as the Jazz Tenors. The benefit concert was presented by Kaisa sa Kalikasan at Kalusugan & Gatpuno Andres Bonificio Foundation
 
 
 
Ali sharing the stage with fellow beauty queen, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Katrina Dimaranan.
 
 
 
Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner Up Janine Tugonon shows her graceful "ballerina" moves.
 
 
Check out more photos of Ali Forbes "Invincible" Concert: Click this link
Photo Credit: OPMB Worldwide/Bruce Casanova 
 
 

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

How would you like Katrina Dimaranan to be Miss Supranational Philippines 2013

 
I am a big fan of Pageant Facebook pages, of course, they get their sources elsewhere, sometimes they are even faster than Missosology (my handle is missMA and I don't post too often, the last time I posted was about the Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Prediction Game), one of those pages I follow has reported a rumor that Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2012 Katrina Dimaranan will be the next Miss Supranational Philippines for 2013.
 
Upon hearing the news, I commented immediately on the photo, She has what it takes.
 
With their contracts expiring in October, I do not see any reason why not give a chance to Katrina, who has worked with Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe 1st Runner Up), Nicole Schmitz (Miss International Semifinalist), Elaine Kay Moll (reigning Miss Supranational Philippines) and Ali Forbes (Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner Up) in all Binibini events which much confidence and poise after winning the Tourism crown last April 15. It was unfortunate though that Kat's Miss Tourism Queen International stint did not pursue last year and there is no definite assurance of the rescheduled MTQI 2012 to be held sometime April.

The thought may be seem to be a consolation after Elaine who was the 1st Runner Up of the 2012 contest being sent instead of her but I think she wouldn't mind if ever it happens, after all, Supra is not in the official crown list of BBP and Elaine was also handpicked by Madam Stella Marquez Araneta.

Enough being said, this is a wait and see for me.
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Theresa Fenger out, Kc Cajandig in...

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Confirmations had been posted last night on various pageant websites that Candidate #35 - Theresa Marie Fenger has opted to resign from the Bb. Pilipinas 2013 competition instead of being given the boot after photos from her FHM stint was posted all over the internet.  If you would recall, Theresa was a part of the singing group Eurasia where she was known as "Lana Roi". Her sexy FHM photos was during the time she was with Eurasia.

Of recent Bb. Pilipinas contests, Sandra Seifert was disqualified barely days before the competition for her FHM stint back in 2009. Seifert was able to redeem herself in Miss Philippines-Earth 2009 where she was adjudged the winner and was able to be Miss Earth-Air 2009.

Kc Cajandig replaces Theresa Fenger as the #35 in the competition, though a little bit too late I may say (we do not count her out though) but I think it would be wild if the new Candidate#35 gets to snatch any of the three Binibini crowns.

[Photo: OPMB Worldwide]  

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Lourenz Remetillo & Bea Santiago: Will their experience give them a headstart to snatch a Binibini crown?

50 beautiful ladies are vying to represent the country at either Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss Tourism Queen International (provided that it is still there) and Miss Supranational 2013. Each of those who made it in the official list of candidates had their own strengths that they have managed to capitalize on before the Finals Night, but not all of them has been given the chance to wear the Philippine sash before entering Binibining Pilipinas like Candidate #20 - Bea Rose Santiago and Candidate # 21 - Lourenz Grace Remetillo.

 
CANDIDATE#20 - Bea Rose Santiago



Bea Rose Santiago is no stranger to beauty contests. She has been crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities in 2011 (competition won by Vickie Rushton) and has represented the country just last year during the Miss Tourism Queen of the Year 2012 where she was a part of the Top 10 (competition won by Asta Jakumaite). Online polls consider her as one of the top bets for this competition and who will not vouch for that? ;)

 

CANDIDATE # 21 - Lourenz Grace Remetillo 

Lourenz Grace Remetillo will definitely ring a bell to those who have been following Philippine pageants over the past 2 years, the lady from Iligan was the first who represented the country to Miss Supranational in 2011 (followed by Bb. Pilipinas 2012 1st Runner Up Elaine Kay Moll) when the franchise was not yet with Madam Stella Marquez Araneta. With 2013 seeming to be Chix's last year to join beauty contests (as she has turned 25), She hopes that she can win the competition and represent the country in a bigger stage.

How far will the former 'Mutya' and 'Supra' beauty go through Bb. Pilipinas 2013? Find out on April 14, 2013 as Bea and Lou along with 48 other candidates vie to succeed Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas-International) and Katrina Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism) as they relinquish their crowns to ladies who will rule the pageant scene for 2013.  

[Photo: Bb. Pilipinas (Official)]
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Saturday, March 23, 2013

A Tough Journey for the Next Miss Universe Philippines

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(MU '10 4th Runner Up Venus Raj, MU'12 1st Runner Up Janine Tugonon, MU'11 3rd Runner Up Shamcey Supsup, tough acts to follow)

I had been following IG accounts of past & reigning beauty queens during their Binibini Gold Reunion at Madam Stella Marquez- Araneta's Bahay na Puti in Cubao, Quezon City and everyone looked fabulous - from the early winners of Binibini down to the reigning queens (Tugonon, Schmitz, Dimaranan, Moll and Forbes). I've liked several photos but for me there are a few pictures that stood out, one of them is the above photo of the last 3 Miss Universe Philippines winners who made the country proud: Ma. Venus Raj, Shamcey Supsup and Janine Tugonon.
 
All three ladies have come from one camp: A&Q, however, we do not count out the equal opportunity that bares 50 gorgeous ladies on April 14 when they compete to snatch the most coveted Miss Universe Philippines title. When you've looked at the pageant's official candidates, Kagandahang Flores and Team JDV have sent delegates which are also capable of winning the top crown. 
 
Whoever it is who will succeed Janine Tugonon, I know a tough journey is ahead for you, but rest assured that the lovely ladies on photo and BPCI would be doing its best to help you throughout your reign.
 
(now I am wondering, who's your bet for the next Miss Universe Philippines?)   
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Ali Forbes stages 'Invincible' in Teatrino

 
She has spent most of 2012 training and doing events along with Bb. Pilipinas winners, this year, Bb. Pilipinas 2012 2nd Runner Up Annalie Forbes conquers Teatrino in her solo concert entitled "Invincible". If you would recall, before she joined BBP, she was working as a singer on lounge/bars and the concert topbilling her would be a perfect fit to her craft.

"Invincible" will happen on March 26, 2013 at Teatrino Promenade, Greenhills, Ali will have Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner Up Janine Tugonon, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Katrina Dimaranan, The Filipino Tenors and Jazz Clean Air Band.

Invincible is produced by Kaisa sa Kalikasan at Kalusugan and the Gat Andres Bonifacio Music and Policy Research Foundation, Inc.

Tickets are available at the Music Museum box-office and Ticketworld (with tel. no. 891-9999).
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Monday, March 18, 2013

Angelee Claudett Delos Reyes joins Miss Philippines-Earth 2013



I was looking through the candidates that passed the Miss Philippines - Earth 2013 screening, and voila, I think I have someone to cheer for: Angelee Claudett Delos Reyes joins Miss Philippines-Earth representing Olongapo City.

Angelee is a Binibining Pilipinas 2012 semifinalist, also the Best in Evening Gown that year. She represented the country to the Supermodel International 2012 where she was a part of the Top 10.

Do we have ourselves the next Miss Philippines-Earth?

Photo: Miss Philippines-Earth FB page

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Sunday, March 10, 2013

A Look at Binibini 46-50 for Bb. Pilipinas 2013


amanda 

Binibini 46 : AMANDA NOELLE NAVASERO
Age : 21 years old
Hometown : Makati City
School : DLSU-College of Saint Benilde
Other info : Mandie is a Tourism major who loves to travel. She enjoys reading and watching Broadway shows.


aiyana 

 Binibini 47 : AIYANA CAMILLE MICKIEWICZ
Age : 23 years old
Hometown : Agoo, La Union
School :
Other info : AJ has Filipino, Chinese, Ukrainian and Polish lineage. Being part of Bb. Pilipinas excites her the most.

angeli 

Binibini 48 : ANGELI DIONE GOMEZ
Age : 19 years old
Hometown : Cebu City
School : B.R.I.G.H.T. Academy
Other info : Angeli plays arnis and polo. She was Aliwan Festival Queen 2012.


kim 
Binibini 49 : HERLIE KIM ARTUGUE
Age : 21 years old
Hometown : Cebu City
School : University of San Carlos
Other info : Hka is a Registered Nurse. She has already joined a number of beauty contests in Cebu before going Bb. Pilipinas.



krisma 

Binibini 50 : MA. CRISTINA ANN PASCUAL
Age : 21 years old
Hometown : Taytay, Rizal/Batangas City
School : Philippine School of Business Administration
Other info : Krisma finished her Accountancy degree before enlisting for Bb. Pilipinas. 




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And that's it for our lookbook, 50 gorgeous girls, 3 crowns (or possibly 4 if Miss Supranational Philippines is awarded on pageant night). Who will succeed Miss Universe 1st Runner Up Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines), Miss International Semifinalist (Bb. Pilipinas International) Nicole Schmitz, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Katrina Dimaranan and Miss Supranational Philippines Elaine Kay Moll? Find out at the Bb. Pilipinas Finals Night on April 14.

Photos by Bruce Casanova/Text for Candidates 46-50 from Bb. Pilipinas Official

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A Look at Binibini 41 - 45 for Bb. Pilipinas 2013


ara 

Binibini 41 : ARIELLA ARIDA
Age : 24 years old
Hometown : Alaminos, Laguna
Other info : Ara is a Chemistry graduate from UP Los Banos.


jam 

Binibini 42 : JACQUELINE ALEXANDRA MAYORALGO
Age : 24 years old
Hometown : Makati City
Other info : Jam was a Miss Makati Tourism titleholder back in 2008. She is a professional singer.


rhea 

Binibini 43 : RHEA NAKPIL
Age : 23 years old
Hometown : San Mateo, Rizal
Other info : Having worked on TV for quite a number of years now, Rhea is looking at Bb. Pilipinas as her next challenge.


gab 

Binibini 44 : GABRIELLE MONIQUE RUNNSTROM
Age : 19 years old
Hometown : Las Pinas City
Other info : Gabrielle dances the flamenco.


imee 

Binibini 45 : IMELDA SCHWEIGHART
Age : 17 years old
Hometown : Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Other info : Prior to Bb. Pilipinas, Imee worked on TV as a talent of TV5. 


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Saturday, March 9, 2013

Miss Philippines Earth beauties invites you to make a splash


Stephany Stefanowitz and her court of winners wants you to make a splash!

I have encountered a really cool photo of last year's Miss Philippines Earth beauties on the timeline of the official Miss Philippines Earth account, it invites you to join this year's edition in celebration of the International Year of Water Cooperation, thus the jumping in the water of Thoreen Halvorsen (Miss Philippines - Fire), Samantha Purvor (Miss Philippines- Water), Stephany Stefanowitz (Miss Earth Air 2012 - reigning Miss Philippines Earth), Glennifer Perido (Miss Philippines - Air) and Candice Ramos (Miss Philippines - Eco Tourism).







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A Look at Binibini 36-40 for Bb. Pilipinas 2013

angelmay 

Binibini 36 : ANGEL MAY VILLAFUERTE
Age : 21 years old
Hometown : Baao, Camarines Sur
Other Info : A Shamcey Supsup deadringer, Angel May earned a Business Management degree from Ateneo de Naga University before joining Bb. Pilipinas.

mateane 
Binibini 37 : MARIA TERESITA ALLAINE BACCAY
Age : 22 years old
Hometown : Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
Other Info : Mateane participated in the Miss Magic 2011 Pride of Pangasinan where she placed 1st Runner-Up.

mariz 

Binibini 38 : MARIZ ONG
Age : 21 years old
Hometown : Echague, Isabela
Other Info : An Information Technology graduate from University of La Salette, Mariz worked as a Technical Specialist in a call center before deciding to re-channel her focus on Bb. Pilipinas.

mutya 

Binibini 39 : MUTYA JOHANNA DATUL
Age : 21 years old
Hometown : Sta. Maria, Isabela
Other Info : While studying at the Isabela State University, Mutya was named Miss Isabela Tourism 2011. She took part in her namesake’s pageant last year before moving to the bigger challenge of Bb. Pilipinas.

jhan 

Binibini 40 : JHAN HELEN VILLANUEVA
Age : 21 years old
Hometown : Norzagaray, Bulacan
Other Info : While pursuing a degree at Bulacan Polytechnic Colleges, Jhan Helen managed to work as a freelance ramp model.

All photos shot by Bruce Casanova and partial texts courtesy of Bb. Pilipinas (Official).
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Katrina Dimaranan: What's Next?

Katrina Jayne Dimaranan during the Bb. Pilipinas 2012 contest


With MTQI 2012 still a question mark, I am wondering if Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2012 Katrina Dimaranan will be given the opportunity to compete (& represent) the Philippines as their reign with Bb. Pilipinas will end this year. If MTQI manages to get back on its toes, there would be 2 editions, one of which is where Katrina would be competing. 

If not, I wish Madam will make her compete in other contests (BPCI has 18 month contracts and the reigning titleholders Tugonon, Schmitz, Dimaranan, Moll and Forbes have it until October).

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A Look at Binibini 31-35 for Bb. Pilipinas 2013

mariel 

Binibini 31 : MARIA ANGELICA DE LEON
Age : 19 years old
Hometown : Las Pinas
School : North Shore International Academy
Other info : The daughter of celebrity parents, Mariel is into opera singing.

cindya 

 Binibini 32 : CINDY ABUNDABAR
Age : 24 years old
Hometown : Camarines Sur
School : Universidad de Sta. Isabel
Other info : Cindy is a fan of TV series, be it English, Filipino or Korean.

parul 

Binibini 33 : PARUL SHAH
Age : 24 years old
Hometown : Baguio City
School : University of the Cordilleras
Other info : Parul was born in Dubai. Her father is Indian.

shan 

 Binibini 34 : GRACE YANN APUAD
Age : 25 years old
Hometown : Agusan del Sur
School : St. Scholastica’s College
Other info : Shan worked in Starworld Macau before deciding to pursue her dream of joining Bb. Pilipinas.


theresa 

 Binibini 35 : THERESA MARIE FENGER
Age : 25 years old
Hometown : Quezon City
Other info : Theresa is half-German. A Music major, she took part in Canadian Idol before coming home to the Philippines.

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A Look at Binibini 26-30 for Bb. Pilipinas 2013


annabuquid 

Binibini No. 26: ANNA FERNANDINA BUQUID
Age : 22 years old
Hometown : La Loma, Quezon City
School : DLSU/College of Saint Benilde
Other info : An airsoft enthusiast, Dindi takes pride in being this year’s tallest candidate at 5’11 3/4″ – just a breath shy of 6 feet.

valvispo 

Binibini No. 27: VANIA VALIRY VISPO
Age : 25 years old
Hometown : Tanauan, Batangas
School : San Beda College
Other info : 5’10″ Van is into basketball, swimming and graphic designing. She considers it a big honor to represent the country abroad if she wins the pageant.

mgraquel1 

Binibini No. 28: MERCEGRACE RAQUEL
Age : 21 years old
Hometown : Nueva Ecija
School : University of the Philippines-LB
Other info : A Math and Science Education major, MG takes her studies seriously while doing modeling stints on the side.

pauline 

Binibini No. 29: PAULINE QUINTAS
Age : 19 years old
Hometown : Antipolo City
School :
Other info : Pauline majors in Tourism and was crowned Mutya ng Antipolo 2012.

matet 

Binibini No. 30: MARIA THERESA GORGONIO
Age : 24 years old
Hometown : Cebu
School : University of San Carlos
Other info : Tourism graduate Matet is one of Cebu’s active fashion models.

All photos shot by Bruce Casanova and partial texts courtesy of Bb. Pilipinas (Official).
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Throwback: Bb. Pilipinas 2010


Indeed, throwback has always been a bright spot for my blog, here is a picture of Bb. Pilipinas 2010 and its top 5: Helen Nicolette Henson (Bb. Pilipinas '10 2nd Runner Up), Krista Eileen Kleiner (Bb. Pilipinas International), Ma. Venus Raj (Miss Universe Philippines), Czarina Catherine Gatbonton (Bb. Pilipinas World) and Dianne Necio (Bb. Pilipinas '10 1st Runner Up). 

2010 saw a lot of events:
Venus Raj putting Philippines back with her 4th Runner Up placement in Miss Universe '10, Krista Kleiner's Miss International Semifinalist placement (and winning two awards) and Dianne Necio's resignation from her 1st Runner Up placement  to compete at Bb. Pilipinas 2011 where she was crowned as Bb. Pilipinas International. Helen Nicolette Henson meanwhile joined the 1st edition of Miss World Philippines (2011) won by Gwendoline Ruais, who was a SF in Bb. Pilipinas 2010.

Photo by: OPMB Worldwide 
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A Look at Binibini 21 - 25 for Bb. Pilipinas 2013

lourenzgrace1 

Binibini No. 21 : LOURENZ GRACE REMETILLO
Age : 24 years old
Hometown : Iligan City
School : Iligan Computer Institute
Other info : After being named the first Miss Supranational Philippines last 2011, Chix is focusing on winning a Bb. Pilipinas crown.



ellore1 

Binibini No. 22 : ELLORE NOELLE PUNZALAN
Age : 23 years old
Hometown : Cagayan de Oro City
School : Far Eastern University
Other info : Ellore is a Licensed Medical Technologist, having passed the Board Exams last March 2008.


leona1 

Binibini No. 23 : LEONA PAULA SANTICRUZ
Age : 20 years old
Hometown : San Luis, Aurora
School : Lyceum of the Philippines
Other info : Leona is an International Relations major who dreams of becoming a diplomat someday.



cassy1 

Binibini No. 24 : MARITA CASSANDRA NAIDAS
Age : 22 years old
Hometown : Antipolo City
School : De La Salle University
Other info : Half-Korean Cassy majored in Psychology and works as a fashion model.



merry1 

Binibini No. 25 : MERRY JOYCE RESPICIO
Age : 18 years old
Hometown : Bocaue, Bulacan
School : Bulacan State University
Other info : MJ is the reigning Reyna ng Bulacan.


All photos shot by Bruce Casanova and partial texts courtesy of Bb. Pilipinas (Official).

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Monday, March 4, 2013

A Look at Binibini 16-20 for Bb. Pilipinas 2013

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 Binibini No. 16 : JOANNA CINDY MIRANDA
Age : 23 years old
Hometown : Nueva Ecija
School : University of Santo Tomas
Other info : Cindy gave up hosting to pursue her dream to join Binibining Pilipinas, which she considers a dream bigger than herself.


carin1 

Binibini No. 17 : CARIN ADRIANNE RAMOS
Age : 24 years old
Hometown : San Pedro, Laguna
School : University of Makati
Other info : Carin is a Registered Nurse who quit hospital work to pursue her dreams of becoming a beauty queen. 


paula1 

Binibini No. 18 : CHRISTINE PAULA LOVE BERNASOR
Age : 25 years old
Hometown : Ormoc City, Leyte
School: Cebu Normal University
Other info : A Registered Nurse by profession, she has crossed over to Sales and Marketing to further her career options.


hannah1 

Binibini No. 19 : HANNAH RUTH SISON
Age : 23 years old
Hometown : Carmen, Pangasinan
School : DLSU-College of Saint Benilde
Other info : Hannah is a part-time faculty member in her alma mater teaching Multimedia Arts. 


bea1 

Binibini No. 20 : BEA ROSE SANTIAGO
Age : 23 years old
Hometown : Manila/Toronto
School : York University
Other info : Bea used to model for Ford and Elite before coming home to the Philippines when she turned 21.


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