Paula Taylor, together with the show’s hosts Marc Nelson and Dyan Castillejo tried Reef Walking and Paraw Sailing (Paula’s first I think) in Boracay.

The show had a special segment for their special guest and a superstar from Thailand, Paula Taylor. Dyan interviewed her while Marc was beside Paula watching her. Questions like what do Paula find in a guy or should I say what do Paula found in Marc were threw to her by Dyan.

Paula Taylor

In spite of being typecast as one of primetime TV’s most wicked antagonists, Bianca King actually looks almost angelic in person. Thanks to a rigid skin care regimen, the willowy actress manages to maintain her flawless mestiza features in spite of a rigorous showbiz schedule. Coupled with a unique style persona, Bianca is a head-turner in every way.

Bianca took time off her hectic last taping day for Dyesebel, in which she plays kontrabida to Marian Rivera’s lead character, to talk about her skin care regimen and fashion preferences in this exclusive Q & A with FemaleNetwork.

How do you take care of your skin?

I always remove my makeup with MAC Cleansing Oil, it’s their makeup remover. And then I use the facial wash and toner of Shiseido. Apart from that, I do my weekly facials at Dermstrata; I’m very religious about that. Aside from that, I do diamond peel and this treatment called crystal resurfacing—it’s to flake off dry skin. I tend to break out if I stay up late with so much makeup on, that’s why I need to get facials every week.

What’s your beauty secret?

I don’t really have a secret. It’s just carrying myself with confidence and giving people a good smile.

What’s your fashion statement?

Very eclectic and I try not to dress like everyone else.

Who is your favorite designer?

Puey Quiñones. I get a lot of stuff from him. I like how unique his designs are.

Where do you usually shop?

Topshop and Zara.

What’s your favorite article of clothing?

Black leggings.

Bianca King

No Amazing Race season is without its resident eye candy but with leggy beauties Pailin and Natalie, their team has one credential none of the previous good looking teams in race history ever had – being in a Miss Universe pageant and winning one!

25 year old Pailin Rungratanasunthorn was the first runner up in 2006 Miss Thailand Universe and represented her country as Miss Thailand Earth 2006 as well.

As for her good friend Natalie Glebova, the 26-year-old actually was a Miss Universe. Natalie took home the gleaming crown and title from the competition held in Bangkok, Thailand in 2005. The Russian Canadian beauty originally from Tuapse, Russia represented Canada in her winning event and is the second Canadian to claim the title.

It is no wonder that beauty pageants are part of their blood, having met in the 2006 Miss Thailand Universe pageant and becoming fast friends after that. Pailin was also one of Natalie’s bridesmaids when she married Thailand’s highest ranked tennis player, Paradorn Srichaphan, in November 2007.

But beauty is not the only thing that links the Thailand team together. Both have acute business sense as they are running their own business. Pailin’s company makes toys, t-shirts and gifts for sale online, while Natalie’s company sells beauty products across Thailand.

Describing herself, Pailin notes of her decision to participate in The Amazing Race, “I am really competitive and I want to do something where I can put my energy in it.”

Agreeing, Natalie adds, “We’re both very competitive and cannot stand to lose. We love to travel, love to do adrenaline like things, love to experience new cultures and learn.”

And with both their credentials, travelling has become second nature to them. Pailin has travelled to Japan, China, South Africa, and Egypt while Natalie, other than gracing beauty pageants around the world, has attended the G8 Summit in New York, and as a HIV/AIDS awareness advocate, has travelled extensively to India and Africa.

Having spent their formative years in the beauty circuit, the damsels know a bit about what it takes to stay ahead. And having seen the show on television, the duo is also gunning to experience the thrills and tumbles that only the race can deliver. Exclaims Natalie, “We love to try new things. Give us bungee jumping, parachuting, paragliding and parasailing any day!”

She adds, “We are competitive, we’re in shape and we’re going to kick ass.”

The girls have started preparing for the trek around the world based on what the previous Amazing Race Asia seasons were like. Surprisingly, their strategy for winning is to be the underdog and “fly under the radar”. “Let’s hope that no one will take us too seriously so we won’t be recognized as a threat until it’s too late!”

Pailin & Natalie