10 moments MJ Lastimosa turned fellow beauty queens into her personal photographers
MJ Lastimosa has always caught the attention of netizens for turning beauty queens taking iconic photos of her for the ‘gram.
From her fellow Miss Universe Philippines titleholders to runners-up, Lastimosa is fond of asking her pageant sisters to capture Insta-worthy shots.
So, without further ado, here are eight beauty queens who were “appointed” as Lastimosa’s personal photographers.
Celeste Cortesi
Lastimosa made sure to welcome Miss Universe PH 2022, Celeste Cortesi, into the sisterhood by asking her to take an IG-worthy snap at The Secret Lounge beauty salon.
“Madam @celeste_cortesi congratulations told you!!!! TOLD YOU!!!! So so happy for you and proud of how you pushed yourself, and tirelessly trained to get better and face your biggest fear. Can’t wait to cheer for you babe,” Lastimosa wrote.
Beatrice Luigi Gomez
Queens deserve some sun too—and summer-ready snaps, of course. Lastimosa enlisted the help of Miss Universe PH 2021, Beatrice Luigi Gomez, to take a photo of their relaxing break at the Henann Resort Alona Beach in Bohol.
Maureen Wroblewitz and Victoria Velasquez Vincent
Lastimosa’s vacay snaps at the Hennan Resort didn’t stop there. She even asked the help of Miss Universe PH 2021 - Charity, Victoria Velasquez Vincent, and Miss Universe PH 2021 first runner-up Maureen Wroblewitz to take a photo of her by the poolside.
Rabiya Mateo
Of course, you can’t pass up the opportunity to take photos at a basketball game for the ‘gram. So, Lastimosa enlisted the help of Miss Universe PH 2020, Rabiya Mateo, to take a good snap of her.
“Ang husay ng bagong photographer,” Lastimosa said on Instagram.
Shamcey Supsup
Of course, you need to pass Lastimosa’s standards to qualify as her personal photographer. The beauty queen served Kampanerang Kuba realness in Miami Design District, thanks to the skills of Miss Universe 2011 second runner-up and Miss Universe PH national director, Shamcey Supsup-Lee.
“Mabuti naman at marunong na ng lower angle si @supsupshamcey,” Lastimosa said. Sadly, she didn’t post a snap of Shamcey as her photographer.
Janine Tugonon
Lastimosa also drew laughs from netizens after sharing a “picture reveal” on the ‘gram, courtesy of Miss Universe 2012 first runner-up Janine Tugonon.
She even joked about how Tugonon’s clinching the first runner-up spot doesn’t matter since she’ll be chosen as one of her photographers anyway.
Winwyn Marquez
No proof shot means the TV guesting didn’t happen—at least that’s what we’ve seen from Lastimosa’s snap. The beauty queen also recruited Miss Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 Winwyn Marquez to be one of her photographers during an Eat Bulaga appearance in September 2021.
Abena Akuaba Appiah
Even international pageant titleholders are not spared from Lastimosa’s funny antics. The Filipina beauty queen asked the help of Miss Grand International 2020, Abena Akuaba Appiah, to take a classy snap of her drinking coffee.
Anshika Sharma
IG-worthy photos over the language barrier. MJ Lastimosa also tapped Nepali beauty queen Anshika Sharma to be one of her personal photographers during the Miss Universe 2020 pageant.