Though she may be a former beauty queen, Lara Quigaman is not spared from the daily challenges of motherhood, like trying to have time for herself.
Our very own Margarita Moran, Miss Universe 1973, got a new crown from contest organizers when her original silver crown studded with Russian diamonds was crushed on her way to New York. But unlike Muñoz, the perpetually poised Moran didn’t throw a fit.
While Filipinos the world over waited with bated breath some time last November for Miss Universe hosts Thomas Roberts and Mel B. to announce the five finalists in Moscow, celebrated Filipino beauty queen maker Jonas Gaffud of Aces & Queens was running to the nearest men’s room of the huge Crocus City Hall, the event’s venue.
Gaining 50 pounds during pregnancy is not normal for my size. In fact, it’s not normal for any woman,” declares beauty queen-turned-actress Lara Quigaman-Alcaraz.