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INTERVIEW WITH MS TS 2011 : CHRIZY LICAROS
CANDIDATES 2012
INTERVIEW WITH ORGANIZER (PART 2)
AN INTERVIEW WITH THE ORGANIZER (PART 1)
MS GAY & TS AUSTRALIA 2012 : TEASER AD
OFFICIAL PHOTOS : MS GAY & MS TRANSEXUAL AUSTRALIA 2012
“BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS CAPTURED BY OUR
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER : ALEX MARTIN”
OFFICIAL RESULT : MS GAY & MS TRANSEXUAL AUSTRALIA 2012
MS GAY & MS TRANSEXUAL AUSTRALIA 2012
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MS TS AUSTRALIA WINNER : VANESSA PRESLEY (VIC)
MS TS AUSTRALIA 1st RU : DANIELLA CAVALLI (NSW)
MS TS AUSTRALIA 2nd RU : GABRIELLA MENDOZA (VIC)
MS GAY AUSTRALIA WINNER : MARTINI ICE (QLD)
MS GAY AUSTRALIA 1st RU : JANA FOX (NSW)
MS GAY AUSTRALIA 2nd RU : TALON MARQUIESCE (NSW)
MAJOR AWARDS
BEST IN CARNIVAL GAY : JANA FOX
BEST IN SWIMSUIT GAY : JANA FOX
BEST IN GOWN GAY : TALON MARQUIESCE
BEST IN TALENT GAY : MARTINI ICE
BEST IN CARNIVAL R TS :GABRIELLA MENDOZA
BEST IN SWIMSUIT TS : DANIELLA CAVALLI
BEST IN GOWN TS : DANIELLA CAVALLI
BEST IN TALENT TS : GABRIELLA MENDOZA
MINOR AWARDS
MS CONGENIALITY ALL : GABRIELLA MENDOZA
MS PHOTOGENIC GAY : JANA FOX
MS PHOTOGENIC TS : DANIELLA CAVALLI
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CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE !!!!
FASHION CONNECT
Oscar Calvo, Melbourne’s fast rising fashion designer and Director of OC Communications and Event, is organizing a gala event for the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival on March 7, 2012. It is a charity get together of new talents in the Fashion Industry …. details below
Oscar was also one of our panel of judges in the recently concluded MS GAY & MS TRANSSEXUAL AUSTRALIA held in Melbourne.
LMFF Cultural Program 2012 Presented by OC Communications & Events www.occomevents.com.au FASHIONCONNECT is dedicated to the unique; eye catching and avant-garde of Melbourne fashion motivated by creativity and individuality hosted by Stephanie Ryan-Smith. Experience an intimate cocktail soiree that combines fashion and art whilst promoting and celebrating a new generation of talented Melbourne fashion designers, photographers, stylists, editors and bloggers.
Meet fashionistas and industry guests, talk about everything from their latest projects to what really goes on behind the scenes of a fashion shoot. Dress extravagant and help a good cause. Enjoy a night of celebrations with special giveaways! The first 200 guests will receive luxury VIP goodie bags chocked full of high end treats valued at over $200. Thanks to our generous supporters who have donated some amazing gifts, FASHIONCONNECT will be giving away over $5000 worth of prizes on the night. The best dressed guest will take home a fabulous MAC makeup gift box valued over $1000 and a Polaroid Instant Camera valued over $150. The prizes don’t stop there. Freedom Dental will pamper a lucky winner in their luxurious spa, with laser teeth whitening using the latest Zoom3 technology and custom made maintenance trays valued at over $1000. Melbourne’s top fashion boutique Madam Virtue & Co will donate a luxurious MIU MIU collar and MIU MIU arm cuffs – Italian made and not released in Australia valued over $800. IVANEO menswear will donate a $1000 Gift Card. A $250 Beauty Gift Card from Manhor, a $250 Gift Card from Chadstone – The Fashion Capital and a FASHIONTREND Australia yearly subscription valued at $80.
ONLINE TICKETS – www.occomevents.com.au $35 18+ Includes a selection of delicious beverages on arrival. Chambord Cocktails, Finlandia Vodka & S.Pellegrino – Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water. Proceeds go directly to The AIDS Trust of Australia.
ENTERTAINMENT DJ Kitty: Are you ready to ROCK it out at FASHIONCONNECT LMFF 2012? The famous DJ Kitty will be playing a wide range of styles and genres for our FASHION guests! Drag Show: Minty Fresh, a Drag Queen of statuesque proportions, quick witted and sharp tongued will perform a fabulous drag duo with Cher Nobyl. WHERE. WHEN. The Carlton, 193 Bourke St, Melbourne Wed 7th March, 2012 7:00pm – till late Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters: OC Communications & Events, L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) Cultural Program, Aids Trust of Australia, L’Oréal Professionnel, L’Oréal Paris, Polaroid, Chadstone The Fashion Capital, Culture Mag, FASHIONTREND Australia, Chambord, Finlandia Vodka, Sanpellegrino, Lindt, Calvin Klein Fragrances, MAC Cosmetics, Freedom Dental, Tea Drop, Vittoria Coffee, Softlips, Urban Rituelle, The Carlton, Madam Virtue & Co, Studio 76, FAINT Magazine, Ivaneo, Manhor, Joey Scandizzo, DJ Kiti, Minty Fresh, Cher Nobyl, Rena Harvey, Taryn Harvey, Stephanie Ryan-Smith, Craig Braybrook, Alex Martin, Andrew O’Tool, Alex Dubois and Oscar Calvo
OFFICIAL BOARD OF JUDGES: MS GAY & MS TRANSEXUAL AUSTRALIA 2012
PANEL OF JUDGES FOR MS GAY AUSTRALIA COMPETITION

Wilma Fingerdo Whalley
| Owner/Director : Weaves by Wilma, Performer and Director of So you Think you Can Drag Australia, Pageant Sponsor |

MS SELENA LA MORE
| Drag Queen Performer / Choreographer, Winner of So You Think You Can Drag Australia, Ms Gay Australia 2010 runner up. Performing at Greyhound and Robartas |

Mr ALEX SY
| Independent Distributor of Herbalife, Entrepreneur and pageant sponsor (see feature below) |


Felicity Jackson
| Owner/Director : Brisbane based online store – “Girls’ Obssessions”…. specialized shoes and accessories, also major sponsor of the pageant. |
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PANEL OF JUDGES FOR MS TRANSEXUAL

Oscar Calvo
| Fashion Designer, Owner/Director of OC Communications and Events. (see full feature below) |

MS LIZ HONEY
| Director, Liz Honey Promotions, and community events organizer |
Scott Caffyn
| Managing Director of Kroylan Australia, and major sponsor of the pageant. |
Malcolm Lee – Interior Designer Engineer
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**** FEATURED JUDGES *****
OSCAR CALVO
www.oscarcalvo.com.au
OC OSCARCALVO is a Melbourne based contemporary lifestyle fashion label founded in 2004. The design philosophy emphasizes customized, comfortable and precise fit combining luxurious premium fabrics and detailed construction across all offerings.
Oscar Calvo has become a frontrunner in the fashion industry in the last decade, receiving multiple prestigious awards including, the top prize in the fashion category at the 2010 Melbourne Design Awards, Finalist at the 2011 Melbourne Design Awards, Best Design Event for Catwalk Circus at the 2011 Melbourne Design Awards, Victorian finalist at the 2005 Mercedes-Benz Start Up Program, and Designer of the Year at the 2005 Fed Square End of Year Designer Showcase.
The OC label has an edgy, carefree, luxurious and sexy body conscious attitude that appeals to today’s adventurous, assertive and active man of style. Oscar Calvo is definitely carving a place as a leader and trendsetter in the Australian fashion industry.
Calvo’s designs allow the fashion-savvy man to distinguish himself from the pack as a trendsetter. The label offers pieces that allow the OC man to imprint his style and signature in any type of setting always looking his best.
Oscar Calvo not only is one of Australia’s top fashion design talents but has also made his mark through other creative endeavours across the industry as an entrepreneur recognized for successful contributions in fashion styling, writing, directing and producing fashion shows.
One of Oscar’s recent achievements was the launch of his Fashion PR and Events Company OC Communications & Events. His first production was Catwalk Theatre which premiered during the L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) 2010, and recently Catwalk Circus 2011, FASHIONCONNECT 2011 and 2012 which will premier on the 7th March, 2012. Proceeds go to the Aids Trust of Australia. For details please visit: www.occomevents.com.au
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ALEX SY:
Professional Background:
- Currently a Herbalife Independent Distributor, promoting Health, Nutritional and Weight Management Products
- Director and Owner of AL’s Asian / Filipino Groceries
- Previously a General Manager of various Corporate Companies
- Member, Australian Institute of Credit Management
Community Involvement:
- Press Relations Officer for the Australian Visayan Association of Victoria
- Press Relations Officer for the Sinulog of Melbourne
- Member of the Filipino Communities in Gippsland and La Trobe Valley areas
- Company Secretary and Treasurer of Bendigo Bank Lakeside Pakenham Community Bank
- Member of the Liberal Party of Victoria, Wattle Park Branch




























































