Miss World 2013 Megan Young Hollywood or Bollywood?

“Expect bigger things to happen for Megan next year.” This is what Cory Quirino, Miss World-Philippines national director, replied when asked about what’s next for Miss World 2013 Megan Young, once she relinquishes her crown by the end of the year.

 

Cory was interviewed by a few members of the entertainment press, including PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), at a lunch event with the Miss World-Philippines 2014 candidates last Wednesday, October 1, at Toki Japanese Restaurant in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

 

The next Miss World pageant, which is the 64th edition, is set to take place this December in London, where Megan will crown her successor.

 

For the most part of the year, Megan has been busy fulfilling her duties as Miss World since she won title in the pageant held in Bali, Indonesia in September, 2013.

 

She is the first Filipina to be crowned Filipina Miss World.

 

Cory did not hide how pleased she is with Megan’s accomplishments while in her reign.

 

“Extremely beyond our expectations because we didn’t expect Megan to address the youth of Harvard University a few months ago. She addressed the youth of Harvard University, I think this was three months ago,” she related.

 

Last May, Megan visited Harvard University in Massachusetts in the US and met with the Filipino community for a fundraising event.

 

Most likely, Megan will continue with her showbiz career when her reign is over.

 

However, it seems like she is widening her horizons this time. If things go well, Megan might try her luck in Hollywood in the US or Bollywood in India.

 

Cory revealed: “I know that she has a standing offer with Bollywood [India’s film industry]. She has a standing offer because the people of India approached me.

 

“The second she won [Miss World] they came to me, the license holder of Miss World-India, the big boss, sent their emissary to me. His assistant made an offer for Bollywood and I said, ‘She’s under contract with Miss World [Organization], so you have to negotiate with Miss World.’”

 

But as a requirement, the Philippine pride has yet to wait for her reign to be over before she can start working on her showbiz career, whether locally or internationally.

 

“I don’t think she would be allowed to do any movies now during her reign but maybe after,” confirmed Cory.

 

“Next year, she has the freedom to accept offers,” she declared. 

 

Cory also divulged that Megan has passed the first step for a chance to enter Hollywood.

 

“And I was informed—if not officially—by the Miss World Organization that she passed her Hollywood screen tests. She passed it a few months ago, I think it’s four or five months ago.”

 

When enquired why Megan is mum about this feat, the beauty guru volunteered, “She is not allowed to make any announcements officially until Miss World makes the official announcement.” — Bernie Franco, PEP

 

Sources: GMA News, PEP, Pinoy Portal

Pork (Ribs) Caldereta

Pork Caldereta is one of the most common meat used in a Caldereta dish, but you can really make it special when you use Pork Ribs or Pork Shanks, ribs is a bit more expensive but I prefer ribs because you can cook it as slow as you can so the ribs will be falling off the bone, and all those marrow will provide extra flavor on the sauce. YUM!~

Ingredients

• 1 kg of Pork Ribs or any part of pork you prefer
• 2 Cups of Tomato Sauce
• Pork Liver 1 Cup (minced) or Liver spread 2-3 Tbsp
• 3-5 Cloves of Garlic (minced)
• 1 Medium Onion (chopped)
• 2-3 Dried Bay Leaves (optional)
• 2 Medium Carrots (cubed)
• 2 Medium Potatoes (cubed)
• 1 Medium Green Bell Pepper (sliced)
• 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper (sliced)
• 1/2 Cup of Green Pea
• Salt and Pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp of Sugar

Procedure

• Fry the carrots and potatoes, it will give extra flavor believe me on this. Set aside
• On the same pan/pot, reduce oil and Saute Garlic and Onions
• Add Pork Ribs, let it brown
• Add the Liver cook for another 5mins keep stirring, if you will use liver spread add and stir then go to the next step
• Add the Tomato Sauce, Bay Leaf, Sugar and 2 Cups of Hot Water
• Let it boil for around 30 - 45mins til the meat is tender, check water levels if it dries out add a bit of water.
• Add the carrots, potatoes & peas, Cook for another 5mins
• salt and pepper to taste
• Add the green and red bell peppers, let it simmer for another 5mins
• We are done here

*NOTE: Best eaten w/ fish sauce and chillies or soy sauce and chillies

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Caldereta

Caldereta was adapted from the Spaniards when they occupied the Philippines for 300 years. Originally it was a goat stew cooked with tomatoes, potatoes, spices, liver, peas, olives, bell peppers and hot peppers. Now it is one of the popular dishes in the Philippines especially in the northern part which is Luzon. You can

cook Caldereta using various types of meat ranging from pork, beef, chicken, goat or sometimes game meats. Usually in small eateries, festivities, parties, celebrations or special occasions you will see Caldereta being served.

On my next posts you will see variants of Caldereta dishes like pork, beef and chicken. We'll stick with the common but I do want to inform you that most native people here in the Luzon surely will like a Duck or  Goat Caldereta.

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