Vallarta Blog

Ujena Jam, Thursday 28th of August, Collage Disco, Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy some of our pictures from the Collage Foam Party and get ready for the hot weekend because this beautiful event will be over September 1.

If you are in PV:
What is the answer on where to go tomorrow (Friday) at 10:00pm?
Mandala.

2 girls

TV fun

Going in the pool

Little break

Chic

Crew

Sexy

More foam!

Ambient

….ummm

…for Vallarta. There has been a lot of  shootings, besides the Ujena Bikini Jam photo-shoot. Heavy weapons in la Cruz and a grenade made news a few days ago, today in the morning in Fluvial there was an incident with 3 different police entities, everybody armed with war guns but no shootings.

Several federal agents were driving all day long around main streets and night life areas, stopping and checking random vehicles. As bad and frightening as all of this may sound, it’s great to see something being done.

It’s time for Mexico to clean up, even if it’s just a little, anything is better than letting monsters take over the streets.

Let’s hope that next year Vallarta is going to be lower in crime and shootings, because this is not the free “what happens in Mexico, stays in Mexico” Mexico anymore.

For one week, beginning August 23, 2008, Puerto Vallarta Mexico will play host to the world’s largest live swimwear model and photographer search, the 24th Annual Ujena Jam.

More than 180 models and photographers will be competing from eight countries for more than $200,000 in cash, awards, gifts, scholarships and prizes in this event that has been appropriately dubbed the “Olympics” of swimwear competitions. Not only will they compete for magazine covers and lucrative modeling contracts, the models, photographers and guests will also participate in events that range from a 5k run and 50 meter swim, to golf and deep-sea fishing tournaments.

Many of the events are open to locals and non-models, and each of the event’s five days culminates in theme-related parties around the town. This year will also feature a contest within-a-contest for Mexico-resident models and photographers only. The winners of the Ujena TV Special Model and Photographer Contest will be featured in a one-hour televised special aired on Televisa and receive coverage in Maxim en Espanol magazine.

“This year’s event is the biggest Jam ever in terms impact on the Mexican marketplace,” said Bob Anderson, founder of the Ujena Swimwear Company and creator of the Ujena Jam. “We have an unprecedented 30 events and contests during the week, including a $20,000 Bisbee’s Offshore Ujena JAM fishing tournament and the 3rd Annual El Tigre Ujena JAM golf tournament. There will be more than 100 hours of video footage shot that will air to millions of viewers worldwide.”

The event will also be used to launch a new energy drink to the Mexico market. Verve, a healthy energy drink and product of the Arizona-based Vemma company, will be distributed free during the event as the networking company officially launches business in Mexico.

Ujena Jam week has become a late summer tradition in Puerto Vallarta, attracting hundreds of local visitors, media and industry executives. Editorial crews from Women’s Fitness magazine, Maxim en Espanol, Lifestyles Family Fitness and Ujena Magazine and local media will be covering the action and looking for new talent. The Ujena Jam Expo at the NH Krystal hotel and spa allows media and business sponsors to network and find new talent for models, spokespersons and photographers.

In addition to Bisbee, El Tigre and Verve, some of this year’s sponsors are Nikon, Pepsi, Corona, Gatorade, Action Event Pros, Tinbu, C1RCA skateboard company, BetCris, the NH Krystal’s nightclub Christine’s, the Crown Paradise hotel, Tequilas premium, RMX radio and the city of Puerto Vallarta.

“Welcome Ujena to Puerto Vallarta. You are at the most beautiful tourist destination. We are happy and proud to welcome the Ujena JAM with opened arms, let us pamper you with the warmth of the people in our city that will make you feel at home. Our main objective is that you have the best unforgettable moments and that you always come back.” said mayor of Puerto Vallarta, Lic. Francisco Javier Bravo Carbajal.

The Ujena Jam’s 3rd annual Party by the Sea takes place during the day on the busy streets of downtown and offers a chance for everyone in town to watch the photo shoots and participate in the fun and outside of Hilo Sunday August 24th starting at 4 pm.

Already the world’s largest live model and photographer talent search, the Ujena Jam’s emphasis on fitness contests puts it in a class of its own. While most events and competitions are provided for fun and entertainment, all competing models and photographers must participate in the 5k run, even if they walk.

More than 400 runners are expected to participate in this year’s 5k, which now attracts quality runners as well as fun runners. Its inclusion as a mandatory event is not surprising, given Anderson’s background. Prior to Ujena, at age 17, Anderson started Runner’s World magazine and built it into a $30 million dollar company that launched America’s love affair with running in the 1970s. The Ujena 5K is set for Saturday August 30 at 9am across from the Sheraton. $1000 in cash prizes will be awarded.

“With the race, a swim, an extreme hike, soccer tournament and even an acrobatics competition there is always something going on during the Ujena Jam week,” says Alberto Estarrano, Director of Ujena en Espanol. “The events are why this event continues to grow each year.”

Most all events welcome spectators. Many of the fitness and sporting events are open to local and non-model participants. A full schedule of events and times can be viewed at ujenajam.com. All competing models and photographers will be featured at UjenaTalent.com and full coverage of the event and awards will be at UjenaJam.com and Ujena.tv.

Ujena Bikini Jam Schedule
Puerto Vallarta International August 2008

Friday 22
3:00 PM Press Conference (Golden Crown Paradise)
4:00 PM Official Ribbon Cutting (Golden Crown Paradise)

Saturday 23
*Arrivals for nine night package*
FREE NIGHT

Sunday 24
7:30 AM Sunrise Photo Shoots

UjENA Talent Workshops
One hour each at the Crown Hotel

10:00 AM Getting the Most Out of the JAM (Keith McNulty and Martha Gonzales)
11:20 AM On Location Photography (Addison Fitzgerald and Catherine Cross)
 1:00 PM Working With the Light (Keith McNulty)
 4:00 PM Party by the Sea – Photo Shoots until Sunset (Hilo Downtown PV)
10:00 PM Media Martini Party (Ztai)

Monday 25
7:30 AM Sunrise Photo Shoots

UjENA Talent Workshops
One hour each at the Crown Hotel

10:00 AM Editing and Selecting Images for Print (Bob Anderson)
11:30 AM On Location Makeup and Styling for Print (Catherine Cross)
 1:00 PM Editorial Style Photography (Ed Alexander)
 4:00 PM Photo Shoots until Sunset
 9:00 PM Carlos O’Brian’s Party
 
Tuesday 26
 7:30 AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Ujena Bikini Expo and Casting Day #1

UjENA Talent Workshops
One hour each at the Crown Hotel

10:30 AM Getting the Most Out of Your Camera (Addison Fitzgerald)
11:30 AM Artistic Photography (Alejandro Zenker) (in Spanish)
 1:00 PM Bikini Model Posing (Trisha Tompkins)
 4:00 PM Photo Shoots until Sunset
 9:00 PM Rio Latino Party

Wednesday 27
7:30 AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
*Arrivals for five night package*
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Ujena Bikini Expo and Casting Day #2
 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM Required Model and Photographer Orientation (Expo)
 8:00 PM Bisbee’s Off Shore Ujena Jam Captain’s Meeting (Hotel)
 8:45 – 10:00 PM JAM Networking Party #1 (Expo)
10:00 PM – Official Jam Welcome Party at Hilo

Thursday 28
 7:00 AM Bisbee’s Off Shore Ujena Jam Fishing Day #1
 7:30 AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Ujena Bikini Expo and Casting Day 3
11:00 AM 50m Swim Competition

UjENA Talent Workshops
One hour each at the Bikini Expo

  2:00 PM “Lights! Camera! Tracking!” Workshop presented by Holdon Log
  4:00 PM Photo Shoots until Sunset
  8:30 PM – 9:30 PM JAM Networking Party #2
 10:00 PM C1RCA 3rd Annual Ujena Foam Party (Collage)

Friday 29
 7:00 AM Bisbee’s Off Shore Ujena Jam Fishing Day #2
 7:30 AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
 1:00 PM Photos are due for Models, Photographers and Makeup Artists
 2:00 PM Judged Photo Shoot at the Marina (All models and photographers are required to attend)
 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM JAM Networking Party #3
10:00 PM Maxim en español Ujena Clubkini Party at Mandala

Saturday 30
 8:00 AM Leave for Ujena 5K from Hotel
 9:00 AM Ujena 5K Run/Walk (Required event)
10:15 AM Ujena Jam Acrobatics
10:45 AM C1RCA Skateboard Exhibition
12:30 PM Announcement: Top 20 Ujena Models, Top 10 Ujena Photographers Top 3 Ujena Makeup Artists
 4:00 PM Ujena Finalists Shootout
10:00 PM Ujena Costume Party at Christine Club

Sunday 31
 8:00 AM Photo Tour at El Tigre (Shoot with the Tigers)
 8:30 AM Interviews Model/Photographer
 9:00 AM 3rd Annual El Tigre Ujena Jam Golf Tournament
 3:00 PM Rehearsal for Ujena top 20 models and Partners
 8:00 PM 3rd Annual Ujena Jam Image Awards (40 Image Awards will be presented)
10:00 PM Final Night Party at Christine Club

Monday Sept 1
Departures all day

[BanderasNews]

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1 out of 21 anti-addiction units for Vallarta

Each unit will have the cost of 1 million 613 thousand 329 pesos and 12 ½  centavos. There will be 2 in Guadalajara, Tonalá and Zapopan. Others are Colotlán, Lagos de Moreno, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Arandas, Ococtlán, Tamazula de Gordiano, Zapotlán El Grande, Puerto Vallarta, Mascota, Ameca, Tlaquepaque, Tlajomulco de Zuniga. This will improve the availability of these services with quality and opportunity.

Colonia 5 de Diciembre: Tortured, Killed, Burned

Yesterday 12th of August at 4:40 am, police found a male (25) body on fire at Privada Brasilia street near Libramiento. The body was thrown on to the street by unknown people who lit him up using some sort of gasoline to accelerate the burning process. The body had signs of torture and 2 bullet wounds in the head. There was no evidence of violence at the scene and no conclusions have been made so far.

Coming true: Nayarit will have its own Airport

For a long time Nayarit has been thinking about constructing an Airport to be able to bring more tourism up north of Vallarta and soon it will come true. There are many projects going on with the focus on better connectivity between Cities in Jalisco. Also planned is the construction of a highway from Guadalajara through Nayarit to Puerto Vallarta which will be of great benefit to many businesses and people.

25 gallons of diesel leaked in Marina Vallarta

The Navy, supported by the local Fire Department and Civil Protection, was forced to implement an operation in the morning of the 13th to prevent damage. The diesel was recovered at 9:30 am. Where the gasoline came from is unknown, but it is thought that it could have come from a construction site or the golfing area. The captain of the Marina said that this is not an uncommon problem here and other Marinas.

No work for people with AIDS

The organization Vallarta Contra el Sida (Vallarta against AIDS) is accusing various businesses in Vallarta of giving out jobs only to those who have no AIDS. They are pointing out that it is discriminative and a violation of human rights what is happening in the restaurant area. The AIDS test is required to obtain a job in many places because businesses are afraid and or misinformed about the risks and facts of AIDS. Vallarta Contra el Sida will start a campaign of orientation to help people that are affected in their rights as well as there will be classes for businesses to explain everything related to AIDS.

Clean Vs. Dirty Beaches

Boca de Tomatlan shows 1,800 enterococci but nothing to be worried about. The rain can be problematic sometimes; it comes with a lot of dirt and waste, which causes the measurements to vary significantly. Besides Boca, all other beaches are said to be good for recreational use.

Recycling in Vallarta, Jalisco

We’re just a few weeks away from a new law that will make it obligatory for everybody in Jalisco to separate the garbage. The mayor of Vallarta said that it is something that the people and culture, will have to learn to change. We know we have to and we’re going to work in that aspect.

Ujena Bikini Jam coming up

From the 22nd to the 31st of August, we will be seeing over 250 models, photographers, stylists and many more running around PV creating thousands of high quality photos, profiles and portfolios. Not to forget the amount of publicity Ujena Swimwear is getting from the Talent Shows. There will be Workshops to learn the most important aspects in photography, modelling and makeup, as well as parties, competitions and a lot of fun. Also: Prices with a value of $250,000 usd in cash, contracts & awards. Go to: the official Ujena Bikini Jam Puerto Vallarta 2008 website.