She's the reason why until now Philippines is highly recognized in Miss Universe stage. A woman of faith, courage and determination. Miss Universe 2010 Fourth runner-up Venus Raj.
God is with you and he cares for you. If God takes notice of the small sparrows with lesser value, how much more of you. Are you not of greater value than those sparrows? (Matthew 10:29-31)
exactly the same moment too....quiet weird here. Having snacks sa bahay, biglang nalang ako umiyaka dito na part...pati ngayon nabasa ko comment mo, umiyak ulit ako....hahah God is indeed our FATHER
ako den po. i was lost not just once twice up to now i am still believing to God na this is d right path na ito na un. praying always. God bless us all ♥️🙏
I met Venus Raj at one of CCF’s home bible study in Tagum, Davao. She was with a team of volunteers from CCF Pasig visiting Davao. Venus exudes the aura of a changed and renewed soul by God. She is a living testimony of God’s sustaining grace . A stark reminder that genuine peace can only be achieved through a personal and intimate relationship with Christ.
"Parang na-realize mo na He's always been the father that you needed" Ang angas tlga mag host ni Toni. Ang galing kumonek sa kausap n parang naku-convert nya into words ung mga salitang hnd masabi ng kausap nya dahil nga carried away pa ng emotions. ❤️
Yeah! The woman who started the 12 year semi-final streak for Philippines at Ms. Universe! Regardless if with showbiz career or not, you're always be remembered by the mark u left.
Very true! On her moment, sya ang dahilan ng pagiging fan ko ng Miss U at sya ang bumuhay sa Miss Universe placement ng PH! 💗 Kaya until now andami paring Miss U fanatics 🥰🥰
Suicidal thoughts has been in my head this past nights. This interview made me realise that maybe I should fight and know what God plans for me. Thank you Toni and Venus for giving me a goal and inspiration and for extending my life.
I just remember what our Pastor always reminding us na, “Kahit gaano man karumal-dumal ang nakaraan mo, once you surrender your life to God, you are new”. Just like Venus, I was once lost but now I’m found. I am so excited on what lies ahead of me in the future kasi alam kong tapat ang Diyos sa buhay ko. Thank you Lord Jesus for choosing me.🙏😊😇❤️
The Christian life is a continual repentance, brother, but take heart the Holy Spirit who convicts us of our sins is the same Helper and Comforter in our time on earth.
Venus is such an inspiration! She’s pure, she’s matalino, she’s someone that u would want to have a conversation with esp. regarding Christ. Grabeee! At hindi siya mataas, ndi mataas ang tingin nya sa sarili nya. Super humble, super kind. She’ll even ask to pray for you. I admire her and her values, I admire how she pursues Christ.
Grabe si Venus Raj. Nawala nga siya sa limelight and di man niya nakuha ang korona but by looking at her, alam natin na sobrang saya niya. I've seen some of her testimonies sa Facebook and RU-vid and they're always inspiring. She always talks about her past life and how she changed after the pageant. Thank you again Toni for this episode. I'm always looking forward to watching your weekly vlog/interview. Nakakatuwa rin na may mga celebrities na nagsunuran sa "Toni Talks" and they also try to interview inspiring personalities.
Venus was may classmate in one of the subjects in Bicol University. I can say that she changed a lot especially on her spiritual aspects, but her simplicity and kindness remains the same. I wish all the best for you Venus. To God Be the Glory. Thanks Toni for this episode. 🙏❤️👍
Venus Raj is really a person who brought pride to the Philippines in the world of Pageantry. A drought-breaking queen. The woman who started it all. She was almost dethroned due to the "born out of wedlock" issue but she managed to fight for her crown. 4th runner-up is a huge achievement out of almost 80 women. Venus Raj is an icon! ❤️
Venus Raj,is truly a figure of modest ,kind and optimistic Filipina woman,who navigates her life from a not so good experience in her younger years, but bec.of her good attitude and learned the consequences that no matter what you passed true ,there is always a light behind the dark side of your life ❤️
Missed opportunity: Recognizing her as the one who started the streak for The Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant. Not to discredit all the women who succeeded her, they are all equally beautiful and they did well too.
teared up when Venus Raj said the line " i was lost but now i'm found" Praise God for this interview indeed His unconditional love,His amazing grace is beyond compare. Thank you Jesus 🤎
Toni, ang galing ng team mo. Your channel is intelligently building a unique brand. At pagaling ka ng pagaling sa line of questions mo. You are becoming better than tv anchors or tv interviewer. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I still remember the moment when Ms. Venus Raj visited in our school, I was graduating that time and she is telling the students that no matter what the circumstances and major negative effect that you've encounter in your life, you must still go on and still keeping your feet on the ground, stand firm and do anything that makes you happy, Walang sakit na daladala Ng nakaraan mo. It was very motivational for me, and she also tell her story to us about that 'Major-major'. Indeed Ms. Venus Raj is beautiful, strong, and conqueror.
The woman who started the MU hype sa Ph. ❤️ that major2 thing make her iconic. Ito yung channel talaga na maganda ang content at hindi lang bsta bsta mga guest. Congrats toni
It takes a lot of humility to share our "major major" mistakes in life, to open secret chapters of our lives , to share God's goodness and amazing love,and Venus Raj did it ! That's why I admire her more! Praying that God will really bless her With a blessing that no eyes has seen ,no ears have heard and no mind can ever imagine !❤️❤️❤️
After this interview, I just thought that Venus can have "Venus Talks" too. She has what Toni has. Woman of subtance and her spirit can influence souls. Galing. ✨ Work of God, indeed.
I will never forget Venus Raj and her journey to the crown. Her life story from where she started was so inspiring. Naalala ko pa dalawa lang kami ng mama ko nanunuod sa kwarto na sobrang init at tagpi tagpi ang yero. Nagsisigawan kami kada pasok niya sa next round. Thank you for giving hope at ngayon we are on a better roof. Dahil sayo natuto din ako mangarap at magsumikap ♥ ♥ ♥
I am so blessed by Venus' life and testimonies, was once lost but now found, was blind but now can see" Amazing grace! Thank you Toni Talks for these inspiring episodes all the time.
This woman paves the way and she unites the PH people to have love for pageantry. She is the reason. She is the crown for PH. What a wonderful human being. God bless Venus.
You know when a person is redeemed when you no longer afraid to tell your story sa ibang tao na siguro para sa iba.. Ay, ano ba yan pero Praise God sa life mo Ms. Venus. God bless as well Ms. Toni and your team ! 😍
This made me teary-eyed. So blessed with her testimony that's full of vulnerability. Amazing Grace is also one of my fave songs. I love the honest conversation you have, Ms.Toni! I'm greatly inspired! Praise God! Yesterday was my birthday, and I consider this one as a gift. My sister called and shared about this, and encouraged me to watch. She also asked the same query you had for Ms. Venus. I might not be fully relate to her, but I can relate somehow. God is really powerful! He can change a mess into an uplifting message. 🙏 God bless you both!
yan ang pinaka-importanteng kaganapan sa buhay ng isang tao….ang sinasabing “calling” ng Panginoon….napakasarap sa pakiramdam na nasa iyo ang Panginoon - Amen to that🙏💖❗️
Because of Venus Raj, Filipino community are now watching and giving more support to our Miss Universe candidate. Because of her and the major question she answered Filipinos came back to Top during her time and even after. I love Venus Raj♥️
From dethroned to DROUGHT-BREAKER!!! Venus's top 15 announcement is still the best among pageant fans💜 Very difficult to replicate, more so surpass, even thru Pia's and Cat's Miss U announcement. The chills of 2010 Miss U top 15 announcement is still the most exciting and fun-filling to the max💜
I met her at our school and had a long conversation with her. It was a Christian program for the youth where I was the emcee. Venus is prettier in person and such a genuine character. Her words are sincere and you just can feel it. She was very open about her "major, major mistakes" which inspired all of us present. The way she has given up her life for Christ is something very inspiring.
Venus interview parang nag pierce through my heart. I can really feel the holy spirit while she is speaking and God's genuine love. I can't explain but grabe yung conviction na nararamdaman ko na kailangan ko nang baguhin ang buhay at pag uugali ko at bumalik sa Panginoon muli
I admire U Miss Venus Raj.. What a wonderful happened i. Your life...God is always be with U now and forever...God loves u very much...I hope someday I will meet U..ingat q po lagi..stay humble and beautiful..💖💖💖
I was lucky to attend CCF 2 years ago, and she was one of the resource speakers back then. ❤ She tackled accepting LGBTQ+ Community in the church. I learned a lot from her, and of course nagpapicture ako hehe
Praise God, Salamat sa buhay Mo Miss Venus true only God can fill the emptiness in our hearts, ung Alam Mo na when He comes ksama ka nya and U have an everlasting life that's the crown na hinahangad nating mga mananampalataya sa ating buhay na Diyos, amazing story, be blessed and continue to be a blessings
this heartwarming story shared by Venus reminded me of a message I saw on the internet saying, "God knows the kind of love you need, and He wants you to know that it always starts with Him." truly, He is our Source of EVERYTHING we'll ever need. 💚
The way she walked during the Miss Universe Pageant during her time I think is the best. She exuded a lot of confidence, poise and grace. She is so beautiful and natural, there is no need to try hard. She is the best for me.
As an indian, I watched this interview and I cried. I could totally relate to when she said she didn't have a father to look up to when growing up. It is so terrible that this Indian guy wasn't there in her life because her life would have been infinitely changed for the better had he been. I come away thinking I must never do this to my daughter. But truly God has blessed you soo very much Venus Raj because look at all that you have achieved in this life in spite of the cards that you have been dealt.
Saw ms Venus Raj here in Cebu when I attended Colour Me Ladies conference in Citichurch, heard her testimony as well. Grabe. She’s a woman of God. So inspiring and so encouraging. She truly shines the light of Jesu. God bless you more and more ms Venus Raj.♥️
Awww. Na blessed Ako. Nakarelate Ako. Naiyak Ako habang pinapanood Kita Ms. Venus. Praise GOD na natagpuan ka ng Abba FATHER natin, napunuan Yung void at longing mo from your biological father. at Yun Ang nakakaiyak dun sa testimony mo, na Wala ka naman, at kahit you feel like you are filthy pero sa Kanya importante ka at Mahal ka Nya at Hindi Nya alintana Yung mga nagawa mong mga kasalanan at pagkakamali mo noong araw. Ngayon bago ka na ding nilalang at lumipas na Ang nakaraan. Binago ka na Nya at hindi ka lang Ms. Universe kundi Prinsesa ka nga dahil daughter ka ng KING of Kings. At Eto ginagamit na Nya Yung purpose mo for His honor and glory. Praise the LORD! 🙌 👑 💫 TO GOD BE THE GLORY GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE! 🙏💜
The way she's spoke to Ms Toni she's had a lot of experienced for just reach her dreams in life , and look at her know she is very happy despite the all mistake that experience, she's continue in life doing all the things that make her happy.
Venus Raj's sound doctrine and theology is very pleasant and heart warming to hear. It really moved me. The humility in her eyes is very evident. A true woman of God. Sola Gratia. Soli Deo Gloria.
Even back then, I know that Venus was something. A true gem that would shine regardless of where she is. Nobody could take away the fact that she is the Ultimate Miss Universe even without the crown. She is an inspiration for a lot of people.
Wow👋👋👋God is good! ❤️❤️❤️Amen!🙏🙏🙏Thank you for this episode,naiyakk ako sa revelation ni Ms.Venus and she's beautiful inside and out!❤❤❤ Nice to see her again,thank you Ms.Toni G for guesting Ms.Venus♥️♥️♥️
Venus Raj is the reason kung bakit ako ngayon pageant fan. Grabe naaalala ko pa kung paano nya pinaglaban ang spot nya. Dahil once binawi eto sa kanya. Truly inspirational ❤️
The woman who started it all at Miss Universe the passport issue challenged her to represent the country well, and she proved that whatever challenges you have as long as you are determined to fight for your goals you can achieve it! We love you Venus Raj!
I already watched this a year ago and i'm watching it again, because of the words that hits me. Her thoughts and honesty and purity of her soul and on how her faith in God changed her. It made me realize that there's so much i should be thankful for. Just this morning my partner asked me, why so happy? And i said, why not? God gave me another day to live, to love, and to forgive, it's a chances that we never asked him for and yet he gave us.
I think, most of us yun din ang "major-major" mistake sa buhay. Believing that having someone and being in a relationship and putting your purity at stakes. We are all broken and just trying to live.
😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏True.. God is always faithful to his promise. He loves us uncndtionally. This is my first to give commnts... God bless u more ms universe at congratulations ms Toni..
This episode made me feel that I have to watch this talk series because, in every episode, there is a lesson we have to learn through celebrities and influencers.
Ms.Venus you inspired me,you made me cry for this interview.Namatay tatay ko na hindi ko nakita dahil sa pandemic hindi makauwi now i almost forgot everything have a purpose bcuz our father in heaven is with us...Yes indeed!Thank you Ms.Toni for this very inspirational interview, salute to you.
I cry a lot. Grabeeee.... Na touched and nakaka related ako miss venus raj s story mo in your past and I think yan din ang hinahanap ko. Thank you miss tony g. You are so amazing and inteligent lady and i love the way you entertaining your guest and giving advices that viewers like me n mapupulot at magagamit for our life. Thank you and continue!
Everything happens for a reason, and Venus Raj is the best example. She became the drought breaker in Miss U. She became the foundation of PH as powerhouse in the world of pageantry. And she is the best example of strong independent woman that could fight for her dreams and passion.
The touch ako and na bless sa sinasabi Venus Raj dun sa Amazing grace, totoo Kasi we are Blind pero si Lord Ang malilinis nagmata natin para makakita ulit, naghahanap Ng true Love Kay Lord lang mahahanap Yun and Lalo na Yung peace, Ganda Ng mga ini-interview ni toni G Sana meron pa syang main-interview na Believer ni Lord para mas maraming makilala Kay Lord Super Ganda talaga na bless ako sa Interview ni Toni G Kay Venus Raj, Continue lang ate Toni G God bless you 🤗💝
Venus, whatever path you take you will always be remembered as the Queen who started the semi-final streak of the Philippines in the world of pageantry. Ur pilapil walk will always remain as the best walk for my eyes. I'm happy u already found ur peace.
Even though she didn’t get the Miss Universe crown and i honestly to say that i was disappointed to her answer way back MU2010 but i really really love her and i was inspired by her story. Pinanood ko yung MMK nya sabado ng gabi pero yung nanay ko pinatay yung tv namin kasi mahal daw ang kuryente so pumunta pa ako bahay ng kaklase ko ng biglaan para makanood ng life story nya at sinusubaybayan ko sa UKG every morning. And she is the reason why i was always watching Binibining Pilipinas 2011 and Miss universe up to present. Just like what the other pageant expert here in the Philippines, She put our country back in the game in 2010 in the top 10 to the top 5 after a decade and winning 4th runner up. She could never be erase in the Philippine Pageantry History. I’m happy to know that she is happy in her life now. Love you Venus.
I cried so hard 😭😭 there's no crying moment from Venus but I cried so hard that the love of God is emphasized in this conversation. Just how amazing God is ❤️ The real happiness and contentment is shown from venus' countenance. I admire also the speaking ability of this woman ❤️ Toni thankyou for these types of convo I have watched this after other ep of toni talks
Thank you Toni G for this platform, this brought me back closer to God I was once a mediocre devotee who had given bare minimum faith, trust and time for Him, sometimes withdrawn my faith to Him whenever I'm struggling and being skeptical sometimes, always wondering what's my purpose for I haven't done anything special, that I can call, but when I read the book of Rick Warren " The Purpose Driven Life", which Miss Toni said from some of her vlogs, I fully understand now how I should live life, known my purpose and broaden my commitment to God. Thank you Miss Toni for sharing your wisdom through it you saved me and my faith. ☺️
i love how Toni brings out the inner beauty of every person she's interviewing,she's just so relax in throwing questions but she's able to squeeze out the very best life lessons from the person she's interviewing
Thank you for honestly sharing your life Ms. Venus. I believe a lot of people will be inspired by this talk! That they will also experience the love & care you've experienced! 💜 Lalo ngayon, marami talagang broken inside. But there's big hope when you look up and kneel down. 💜💜💜
Honestly, how many Hollywood personalities, I heard, read uttering "major major", in their sentences. I admired Venus for not stpping to upgrade herself by pursuing her studies and graduated more than 1 course. 👏👏👏. Salute to the real queen.
I’ve been with ate Venus for months when she was deployed in our community during her Masters in Community Development. Sobrang mabeblessed ka talaga with her humbleness and dedication sa ginagawa niya. She’s also very fun and a person to look up to, but what I love about her is that she always mention that it is not about her but may the name of the Lord be exalted through her. Grabe, I was actually tearing up watching her on this interview, lahat ng sinasabi niya ay genuine talaga at alam mong nagmumula sa puso. I hope mabasa niya ‘to, Miss you ate Venus! ❤️😇
Broken Vessels- Amazing Grace I remember the times when I used to play and sing this ng paulit ulit. Pag naglalakad papuntang church or kahit nasa bahay lang ako. The lyrics says it all. Palagi ring illustration is if God has a flock of 100 sheeps at nawala ang isa...He would leave the 99 just to find the one who got lost. At ramdam na ramdam ko that time na ako yun e. Ako yung nawawalang tupa. God did and gave everything to find me. Kahit pa ang tingin ko sa sarili ko ay hindi karapat dapat. I wandered too long but His love for me is steadfast. I feel so blessed that He found me. And I am never going to be lost again, He holds me in His everlasting arms. ♡