Nag-post si Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach ng message of love and unity sa Instagram at Facebook account noong nakaraang Christmas Day, December 25.
Ang mga messages niyang ito ay para sa first runner-up na si Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez at para sa mga fans and followers niya na mag-move na sa nangyaring kontrobersya sa Las Vegas during the coronation night ng Miss Universe.
Heto ang mensahe ni Pia:
“To Ariadna, you are an amazing woman and we are now bonded together forever by a unique experience.
“In the last 3 weeks we were together, I saw how strong and beautiful you are inside and out.
“You represented your country with honor and I know how proud everyone must be of you.
“Fate has a plan for you, and I’m excited to see what’s ahead.
“And to all the fans who are still fighting about this…Please let’s all stop now.
“The Miss Universe Organization is about uniting empowered women from all over the world. You believe in the message of Miss Universe and so do I. Again, thank you for the love.
“Now, I finally got the best Christmas gift ever – and not just for me, for my country. I’m excited to begin my duties as Miss Universe and I wish everyone, all the contestants and all the supporters a great holiday with their loved ones.
“Happy Holidays and let’s look forward to a great start to the new year!”
Naging maganda ang taong 2015 para sa mga beauty queens natin. Bukod sa pagkapanalo ni Pia bilang Miss Universe, nagwagi rin si Angelia Ong as Miss Earth at Ann Lorraine Collis as Miss Globe.
Naging runners-up naman ang iba, tulad Christi Lynn McGarry na 1st runner-up sa Miss Intercontinental; Parul Shah naman ay 3rd runner-up sa Miss Grand International.
Napasama naman sa Top 10 ng Miss International si Janicel Lubina at Top 10 ng Miss World si Hillarie Parungao. Umabot naman sa Top 20 ng Miss Supranational si Rogelie Catacutan.
Chynna ‘blessing’ ang turing sa pagiging tomboy
Sa pagtatapos ng taon, nagbalik tanaw si Chynna Ortaleza sa magandang takbo ng kanyang career sa telebisyon. Isa nga sa maituturing niyang blessing na dumating sa acting career niya ay ang pagganap niya bilang ang tomboy na si Batchi Luna sa The Rich Man’s Daughter.
Dahil sa role na iyon ay mas lalong naintindihan ni Chynna ang mga pinagdaraanan ng mga members ng LGBT community.
Naging malapit na nga siya sa ibang miyembro nito at patuloy niyang pinagdarasal ang mga pinaglalabanan nila.
“Starting to look back at 2015 and feeling humbled by all the incredible blessings He has bestowed upon me.
“Thank you to the whole The Rich Man’s Daughter family for giving me this chance.
“To GMA Network and GMA Artist Center for the trust and continuous love.
“To all our TRMD friends who allowed us into their lives and lived the dream with us.
“Salamat sa pakikiisa at pagpapalaya. Higit sa lahat, salamat din sa pagtanggap at sa walang sawang suporta,” pagtapos pa ni Chynna Ortaleza.
Robert Downey, Jr. nabigyan ng pardon
Nabigyan na ng pardon ni California Governor Jerry Brown ang Hollywood actor at bida ng Iron Man franchise na si Robert Downey Jr. dahil sa drug and weapons offenses nito during the ‘90s.
Nag-plead ng “no contest” si Downey sa possession of cocaine, driving under the influence, carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle with a prior conviction and being under the influence of heroin.
Nag-serve din si Downey ng isang taon at tatlong buwan sa kulungan hanggang sa ma-close na ang kaso niya noong 2002.
Ngayon ay matuturing na si Downey na pinaka-popular at bankable stars ng Hollywood.
Noong October ay nakatanggap ng pardon ang 50-year old actor dahil sa maayos na paghawak nito sa kanyang buhay.
“Evidencing that since his release from custody he has lived an honest and upright life, exhibited good moral character and conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen,” ayon pa sa pardon.