*** thank you to MEGA Magazine for the photo.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Maria Venus Raj – Cover of MEGA Magazine December 2010 Issue
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Bb. Pilipinas International 2009 Melody Gersbach and two others die in road mishap
by Rommel R. Llanes
August 21, 2010
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Binawian ng buhay kaninang bandang alas onse ng umaga ang Bb. Pilipinas International 2009 na si Melody Adelaide Gersbach, 24 taong gulang, nang ang sinasakyan nitong Toyota Innova ay bumangga sa sumalubong ditong passenger bus. Naganap ang banggaan sa Baranggay Pawili, Bula, Camarines Sur.
Ayon sa abs-cbnNEWS.com, namatay si Gersbach kasama ang dalawa pang sakay ng Innova, ang makeup artist niyang si Alden Orense at ang driver ng Innova na si Santos Ramos Jr. Nakaligtas ngunit sugatan naman ang pang-apat na pasahero ng Innova na si Ronald Lita, habang apat na pasahero ng nakabanggaang Guevarra bus ang sugatan. Boluntaryong sumuko ang driver ng bus na si Wilson Pontillas sa kapulisan ng Pili, Camarines Sur.
Ayon sa blog entry ng dating Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1985 and RPN 9 newscaster na si Joyce Ann Burton, papunta raw sa Pili, Camarines Sur, mula sa tinitirhan nitong Legazpi City, sina Melody at mga kasama nito. Chairperson si Melody ng Miss Bicolandia Committee doon. Ayon naman sa ibang sources, papunta sina Melody sa Naga City upang dumalo sa pre-pageant event na gown competition para sa Miss Bicolandia beauty contest.
Nakaburol ngayon ang mga labi ni Melody sa Lignon Funeral Homes sa Legazpi City.
"CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS." Nagpahayag ng lubos na kalungkutan ang chairperson ng Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) na si Ms. Stella Marquez-Araneta sa inilabas nitong statement ilang oras mula nang pumutok ang balita ng pagpanaw ni Melody.
"Our sincerest condolences and prayers go out to her family and friends. Her death, unfortunate and untimely, has left everyone at Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. deeply saddened.
"Her passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but also in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Melody's memory will always remain deep within our hearts," sabi ni Ms. Araneta.
Ayon naman sa talent manager at beauty pageant expert na si Ces Evangelista, malamang na lubos ding malulungkot ang Miss Universe 2010 bet ng Pilipinas na si Maria Venus Raj. Kaibigang matalik kasi ni Venus si Melody (pareho silang tubong-Bicol). Ito pa raw ang siyang naglapit noon kay Venus sa grupong Aces & Queens na nag-alaga kay Melody noong sumali ito sa Binibining Pilipinas, at siyang nag-alaga rin kalaunan kay Venus na rarampa naman sa Miss Universe Beauty Pageant sa Las Vegas itong darating na August 24.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Country’s Loveliest Proclaimed Bb. Pilipinas 2010
from Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. Website (www.bbpilipinas.com)
Three of the country’s most dazzling beauties were proclaimed as this year’s Binibining Pilipinas during the Coronation Night held March 6 at the Araneta Coliseum. The three candidates bested 21 other aspirants and will represent the country in the prestigious Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International pageants.
Getting the judges’ nod for the three most coveted titles are candidate no.11, Krista Arietta Kleiner, as Bb. Pilipinas-International, candidate no.10, Maria Venus Raj, as Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, and candidate no.21, Czarina Catherine Gatbonton, with candidate no.22, Dianne Necio, and candidate no.18, Helen Nicolette Henson, as first and second runners-up, respectively. The winners were constant favorites during the series of exciting pre-pageant activities, showing winning forms especially during the first-ever Pre-Pageant, which showcased the swimsuit and long gown competitions, and a Question and Answer portion with the judges.
Aside from being bestowed one of the three major titles, Kleiner was also declared Best in Swimsuit, Raj was awarded Best in Long Gown, and Gatbonton was conferred the Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice Award. The Miss Photogenic award was given to second runner-up Henson, who also clinched the Del Monte Ms. Fit & Right and the Ms. Philippine Airlines awards. Other winners of special awards were candidate no.7, Laurese Ann Caparas, for the Texters’ Choice Award and candidate no.4, Selena Alexis Antonio, for the Araneta Center Shoppers’ Choice Award.
The distinguished panel of judges for this year’s pageant was composed of H.E. Thierry Borja de Mozota, Ambassador of France to the Philippines; H.E. Ivan J. Crespo, Ambassador of Panama to the Philippines; Mike Enriquez, multi-awarded TV and radio newscaster; Juvenal Sanso, one of the foremost senior artists and masters in the country; Aurora Pijuan, former Miss International; Claudine Barretto, box-office queen and award-winning movie and television actress; Nonito Donaire, WBA Interim World Super Flyweight Champion; Gabe Norwood, basketball superstar; Jaime Bautista, President and Chief Operating Officer of Philippine Airlines, Inc.; Goran Aleksandrovski, General Manager of Sofitel Philippine Plaza; and Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez, 30th Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy.
A breathtaking dance showdown featuring the 2009 reigning beauty queens Pamela Bianca Manalo (Bb. Pilipinas-Universe), Melody Gersbach (Bb. Pilipinas-International), and Marie Ann Umali (Bb. Pilipinas-World) with the special participation of GMA heartthrobs Akihiro Sato, Victor Aliwalas, and Daniel Matsunaga, together with the Whiplash dancers, gave everyone an adrenalin rush and conveyed the night’s theme of “Shades of Glam.” Arnel Pineda, Filipino lead singer of the popular American rock group “Journey,” serenaded the ten finalists and impressed the audience with his vocal range. The Coronation Night was hosted by dashing GMA star Dingdong Dantes, with the lovely Carla Abellana as co-host.
For the first time in the pageant’s 46-year history, a Pre-Pageant (aired last February 28 over GMA 7) was held a few days before the Coronation Night. On Pre-Pageant Night, all 24 candidates modeled beautiful ternos created by some of the most well-known Filipino designers, elegant evening gowns, and chic swimsuits. They were serenaded by R&B and pop singers JayR, Kris Lawrence, and AJ Tabaldo. JayR co-hosted the night with Rhian Ramos and Drew Arellano.
Highlight of the Pre-Pageant were the special awards given to candidate No. 11, Krista Arietta Kleiner, as Best in Talent, and candidate No. 10, Maria Venus Raj, as Best in Regional Costume (terno). The Ms. Friendship special award went to two candidates as a tie was announced – another first in the history of the pageant – candidate No. 10, Maria Venus Raj, and candidate No. 19, Kate Princess Alimurong.
The newly-crowned 2010 Bb. Pilipinas beauty queens will undergo a series of intensive training sessions for personality development, languages, poise and grooming, runway skills, and on-cam training in preparation for the international competitions. Aside from the trainings, the newly crowned beauty queens will also take part in various humanitarian projects of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI). The annual Binibining Pilipinas pageant is a project of Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI), a non-stock, non-profit organization founded by its chair, Stella Márquez Araneta. The pageant, BPCI’s primary instrument as it pursues its mission of spreading peace and love across the nation, is a prestigious fund-raising activity for projects that would benefit orphans, indigent families, calamity victims, and other less fortunate members of Philippine society.
The 2010 Binibining Pilipinas pageant is presented By GMA 7, Inc. and the Araneta Center, together with Del Monte Fit & Right – “For the body you’ve always wanted,” Philippine Airlines (the official carrier), Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila (official residence), Natasha Beauty (official make-up), and Manhattan Garden City. Also supporting the event are Swan Catering (official caterer), Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, Manila Bulletin (official media partner),and Araneta’s service partners Gold’s Gym, David’s Salon, Picture City, Raymond Saldaña Photography, Dale Carnegie Training, Berlitz Language Center, Philippine Charter Insurance, Entrepreneurs School Of Asia, Cagsawa Travel & Tours, and the Department Of Tourism (DOT). The 2010 Bb. Pilipinas coincides with the Araneta Coliseum’s 50th anniversary.
Three of the country’s most dazzling beauties were proclaimed as this year’s Binibining Pilipinas during the Coronation Night held March 6 at the Araneta Coliseum. The three candidates bested 21 other aspirants and will represent the country in the prestigious Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International pageants.
Getting the judges’ nod for the three most coveted titles are candidate no.11, Krista Arietta Kleiner, as Bb. Pilipinas-International, candidate no.10, Maria Venus Raj, as Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, and candidate no.21, Czarina Catherine Gatbonton, with candidate no.22, Dianne Necio, and candidate no.18, Helen Nicolette Henson, as first and second runners-up, respectively. The winners were constant favorites during the series of exciting pre-pageant activities, showing winning forms especially during the first-ever Pre-Pageant, which showcased the swimsuit and long gown competitions, and a Question and Answer portion with the judges.
Aside from being bestowed one of the three major titles, Kleiner was also declared Best in Swimsuit, Raj was awarded Best in Long Gown, and Gatbonton was conferred the Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice Award. The Miss Photogenic award was given to second runner-up Henson, who also clinched the Del Monte Ms. Fit & Right and the Ms. Philippine Airlines awards. Other winners of special awards were candidate no.7, Laurese Ann Caparas, for the Texters’ Choice Award and candidate no.4, Selena Alexis Antonio, for the Araneta Center Shoppers’ Choice Award.
The distinguished panel of judges for this year’s pageant was composed of H.E. Thierry Borja de Mozota, Ambassador of France to the Philippines; H.E. Ivan J. Crespo, Ambassador of Panama to the Philippines; Mike Enriquez, multi-awarded TV and radio newscaster; Juvenal Sanso, one of the foremost senior artists and masters in the country; Aurora Pijuan, former Miss International; Claudine Barretto, box-office queen and award-winning movie and television actress; Nonito Donaire, WBA Interim World Super Flyweight Champion; Gabe Norwood, basketball superstar; Jaime Bautista, President and Chief Operating Officer of Philippine Airlines, Inc.; Goran Aleksandrovski, General Manager of Sofitel Philippine Plaza; and Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez, 30th Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy.
A breathtaking dance showdown featuring the 2009 reigning beauty queens Pamela Bianca Manalo (Bb. Pilipinas-Universe), Melody Gersbach (Bb. Pilipinas-International), and Marie Ann Umali (Bb. Pilipinas-World) with the special participation of GMA heartthrobs Akihiro Sato, Victor Aliwalas, and Daniel Matsunaga, together with the Whiplash dancers, gave everyone an adrenalin rush and conveyed the night’s theme of “Shades of Glam.” Arnel Pineda, Filipino lead singer of the popular American rock group “Journey,” serenaded the ten finalists and impressed the audience with his vocal range. The Coronation Night was hosted by dashing GMA star Dingdong Dantes, with the lovely Carla Abellana as co-host.
For the first time in the pageant’s 46-year history, a Pre-Pageant (aired last February 28 over GMA 7) was held a few days before the Coronation Night. On Pre-Pageant Night, all 24 candidates modeled beautiful ternos created by some of the most well-known Filipino designers, elegant evening gowns, and chic swimsuits. They were serenaded by R&B and pop singers JayR, Kris Lawrence, and AJ Tabaldo. JayR co-hosted the night with Rhian Ramos and Drew Arellano.
Highlight of the Pre-Pageant were the special awards given to candidate No. 11, Krista Arietta Kleiner, as Best in Talent, and candidate No. 10, Maria Venus Raj, as Best in Regional Costume (terno). The Ms. Friendship special award went to two candidates as a tie was announced – another first in the history of the pageant – candidate No. 10, Maria Venus Raj, and candidate No. 19, Kate Princess Alimurong.
The newly-crowned 2010 Bb. Pilipinas beauty queens will undergo a series of intensive training sessions for personality development, languages, poise and grooming, runway skills, and on-cam training in preparation for the international competitions. Aside from the trainings, the newly crowned beauty queens will also take part in various humanitarian projects of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI). The annual Binibining Pilipinas pageant is a project of Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI), a non-stock, non-profit organization founded by its chair, Stella Márquez Araneta. The pageant, BPCI’s primary instrument as it pursues its mission of spreading peace and love across the nation, is a prestigious fund-raising activity for projects that would benefit orphans, indigent families, calamity victims, and other less fortunate members of Philippine society.
The 2010 Binibining Pilipinas pageant is presented By GMA 7, Inc. and the Araneta Center, together with Del Monte Fit & Right – “For the body you’ve always wanted,” Philippine Airlines (the official carrier), Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila (official residence), Natasha Beauty (official make-up), and Manhattan Garden City. Also supporting the event are Swan Catering (official caterer), Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, Manila Bulletin (official media partner),and Araneta’s service partners Gold’s Gym, David’s Salon, Picture City, Raymond Saldaña Photography, Dale Carnegie Training, Berlitz Language Center, Philippine Charter Insurance, Entrepreneurs School Of Asia, Cagsawa Travel & Tours, and the Department Of Tourism (DOT). The 2010 Bb. Pilipinas coincides with the Araneta Coliseum’s 50th anniversary.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Bb. Pilipinas 2010 winners crowned!!!
The search for the country’s three most beautiful ladies this year ended with the coronation of the winners in the 2010 Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant last Saturday night at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
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| L-R: Dianne Necio (1st runner-up), Krista Arrieta Kleiner (Bb. Pilipinas International 2010), Maria Venus Raj (Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2010), Czarina Catherine Gatbonton (Bb. Pilipinas World 2010) & Helen Nicolette Henson (2nd runner-up) |
Maria Venus Raj, Czarina Catherine Gatbonton and Krista Arrieta Kleiner were crowned as Bb. Pilipinas Universe. Bb. Pilipinas World and Bb. Pilipinas International repectively.
The three new beauty titlists will represent the country in the three of the most prestigious beauty pageants in the world – the Miss Universe. Miss World and Miss International beauty pageants.
Dianne Necio and Helen Nicolette Henson bagged the first and second runners-up honors respectively.
Other finalists were Mariella Castillo, Gwendoline Ruais, Kate Princess Alimurong, Rose Ann Aguilar and Mary Ann Ross Misa.
Here are the official results:
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| Bb. Pilipinas UNIVERSE 2010 - Maria Venus Bayonito Raj |
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| Bb. Pilipinas WORLD 2010 - Czarina Catherine Gatbonton |
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| Bb. Pilipinas INTERNATIONAL 2010 - Krista Arrieta Kleiner |
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| 1st runner-up - Dianne Necio |
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| 2nd runner-up - Helen Nicolette Henson |
TOP 10 FINALISTS:
01. Mariella Castillo
02. Gwendoline Ruais
03. Kate Princess Alimurong
04. Rose Ann Aguilar
05. Dianne Necio
06. Krista Arrieta Kleiner
07. Mary Ann Ross Misa0
8. Maria Venus Raj
09. Helen Nicolette Henson
10. Czarina Catherine Gatbonton
01. Mariella Castillo
02. Gwendoline Ruais
03. Kate Princess Alimurong
04. Rose Ann Aguilar
05. Dianne Necio
06. Krista Arrieta Kleiner
07. Mary Ann Ross Misa0
8. Maria Venus Raj
09. Helen Nicolette Henson
10. Czarina Catherine Gatbonton
SPECIAL AWARDEES:
Best in Philippine Terno - Maria Venus Raj
Miss Talent - Krista Arrieta Kleiner
Miss Friendship - Maria Venus Raj & Kate Princess Alimurong
Miss Fit & Right - Helen Nicolette Henson
Best in Swimsuit - Krista Arrieta Kleiner
Miss Philippine Airlines - Helen Nicolette Henson
Best in Long Gown - Maria Venus Raj
Texter's Choice - Laurese Ann Caparas
Manila Bulettein Reader's Choice - Czarina Catherine Gatbonton
Araneta Center's Shopper's Choice - Selena Antonio
Miss Photogenic - Helen Nicolette Henson
Best in Philippine Terno - Maria Venus Raj
Miss Talent - Krista Arrieta Kleiner
Miss Friendship - Maria Venus Raj & Kate Princess Alimurong
Miss Fit & Right - Helen Nicolette Henson
Best in Swimsuit - Krista Arrieta Kleiner
Miss Philippine Airlines - Helen Nicolette Henson
Best in Long Gown - Maria Venus Raj
Texter's Choice - Laurese Ann Caparas
Manila Bulettein Reader's Choice - Czarina Catherine Gatbonton
Araneta Center's Shopper's Choice - Selena Antonio
Miss Photogenic - Helen Nicolette Henson
*** photos courtesy of mabuhaypageants and Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc (BPCI).
Tuesday, March 2, 2004
40 YEARS WITH THE BINIBINI PILIPINAS PAGEANT
FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo
The Philippine Star
March 2, 2004
On Saturday, March 6, "live" from the Araneta Coliseum (as usual) and covered by GMA 7 (starting at 9 p.m.), the 2004 Bb. Pilipinas Pageant will be held in, as usual, grand fashion to select the successors to reigning queens Carla Gay Balingit (Universe), Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon (World) and Jhezarie Gamez Javier (International).
The event, hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez (herself one-time Bb. Pilipinas-World), marks the search’s 41st anniversary. There’s a reason to celebrate because the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc., headed by Madame Stella Marquez de Araneta (take a bow, please!), has produced two Misses Universe (Gloria Diaz and Margie Moran), two Misses International (Aurora Pijuan and Melanie Marquez), a few other international winners and dozens of runners-up and special awardees.
Here’s Funfare’s "other beauty expert" Celso de Guzman Caparas for a recap of how the Binibinis have fared through four decades:
• Louise Vail Aurelio, semi-finalist — Miss Universe 1965
• Maria Clarinda Garces Soriano, semi-finalist — Miss Universe 1966
• Nenita Tuazon Ramos, semi-finalist — Miss International 1968
• Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz, Miss Universe 1969 and top 10 Best in Swimsuit
• Margaret Rose Orbe Montinola, semi-finalist — Miss International 1969
• Aurora Mc Kenny Pijuan, Miss International 1970
• Carmencita Hufana Avecilla, second runner-up — Miss Young International 1970
• Vida Valentina Fernandez Doria, Miss Photogenic — Miss Universe 1971
• Evelyn Santos Camus, second runner-up — Miss International 1971
• Maricar Sison Zaldariaga, semi-finalist and Miss Photogenic - Miss Young International 1971
• Milagros Dorado Gutierrez, third runner-up — Miss Charming International 1971
• Armi Barbara Quiray Crespo, semi-finalist — Miss Universe 1972
• Yolanda Adriatico Dominguez, second runner-up and Best National Costume — Miss International 1972
• Maria Lourdes Mauleon Vallejo, semi-finalist — Miss Young International 1972
• Maria Elena Suarez Ojeda, fourth runner-up, Miss International 1973
• Maria Nanette Macapagal Prodigalidad, first runner-up and Miss Photogenic, Maja Internacional 1973
• Maria Margarita Roxas Moran, Miss Universe 1973, Miss Photogenic and Best in Swimsuit
• Guadalupe Cuerva Sanchez, semi-finalist — Miss Universe 1974
• Pacita Eduarda Abrera Guevarra, third runner-up — Maja Internacional 1974
• Rosemarie Singson Brosas, fourth runner-up — Miss Universe 1975
• Jaye Antonio Murphy, semi-finalist — Miss International 1975
• Annette Liwanag, fourth runner-up — Maja Internacional 1975
• Jean Cuala Saburit, Miss Yukata (Best in Summer Kimono) — Miss Young International 1975
• Maria Dolorez Suarez Ascalon, semi-finalist and Best National Costume — Miss International 1976
• Dorothy Sue Sulce Bradley, first runner-up — Miss Young International 1977
• Mimilanie Laurel Marquez, Miss International 1979, Miss Elegance and Best National Costume
• Princess Ava Quibranza, Best National Costume — Maja Internacional 1979
• Maria Rosario Rivera Silayan, third runner-up — Miss Universe 1980
• Maria Felicidad Luis, fourth runner-up — Miss Young International 1980
• Dianne Jeanne Christine Alegarme Chiong, semi-finalist — Miss International 1980
• Maria Asuncion Spirig, semi-finalist and Best National Costume — Maja Internacional 1980
• Alice Fernandez Sacasas, semi-finalist — Miss International 1981
• Joyce Ann Fellosas Burton, semi-finalist — Miss Young International 1981
• Josephine Relucio Bautista, semi-finalist, Miss Popular and Best National Costume — Maja Internacional 1981
• Shalimar Orcullo Alcantara, semi-finalist — Miss Young International 1983
• Maria Anna Cadiz, semi-finalist and Best National Costume, Maja Internacional 1983
• Maria Desiree Erese Verdadero, third runner-up — Miss Universe 1984
• Jane Destura Brumitt, semi-finalist — Maja Internacional 1984
• Maria Luisa de Asis Gonzales, second runner-up and Best National Costume — Maja Internacional 1985
• Jessie Alice Salones Dixson, semi-finalist — Miss International 1986
• Maria Cristina Ramos Recto, Miss Talent and Best National Costume — Maja Internacional 1986
• Geraldine Edith Villaruz Asis, semi-finalist— Miss Universe 1987
• Maria Luisa S. Jimenez, semi-finalist — Maja Internacional 1987
• Maria Muriel Oleriana Moral, Best National Costume — Maja Internacional 1988
• Lilia Eloisa Marfori Andanar, Miss Friendship — Miss International 1989
• Jeanne Therese Plata Hilario, second runner-up — Maja Internacional 1989
• Selina Atanacio Manalad, Miss Sympathy — Maja Internacional 1991
• Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez, second runner-up and Continental Queen of Beauty for Asia - Miss World 1993
• Charlene Mae Gonzales Bonnin, finalist and Best National Costume — Miss Universe 1994
• Alma Carvajal Concepcion, semi-finalist and Miss Friendship — Miss International 1994
• Gladys Andre Dinsay Duenas, semi-finalist — Miss International 1995
• Tiffany Sayson Cuna, semi-finalist — Maja Internacional 1995
• Aileen Marfori Damiles, Miss Photogenic — Miss Universe 1996
• Yedda Marie Mendoza Kittilstvedt, semi-finalist — Miss International 1996
• Abbygale Williamson Arenas, Miss Photogenic — Miss Universe 1997
• Susan Jane Juan Ritter, semi-finalist — Miss International 1997
• Joanne Zapanta Santos, Miss Tourism International 1997
• Collete Centeno Glazer, semi-finalist — Miss International 1998
• Miriam Redito Quiambao, first runner-up and Clairol Herbal Essence Award — Miss Universe 1999
• Rachel Muyot Soriano, second runner-up, Best in Long Gown and National Costume — Miss Tourism World 2000
• Zorayda Ruth Andam, second place Best National Costume — Miss Universe 2000
• Michelle Cueva Reyes, Anatolia Miss Tourism International 2001, Miss Anatolia and Best National Costume
• Maricar Manalaysay Balagtas, Miss Globe International 2001
• Zorayda Ruth Andam, semi-finalist and Miss Tourism World for Asia - Miss Tourism World 2001
• Joanna Maria Penalosa, Face of the Net — Miss Internet WWW 2001
• Michelle Cueva Reyes, Miss Tourism World 2002, Model of the Universe for Asia, Miss Armada
• Kristine Reyes Alzar, Miss Tourism International Ukraine Black Sea 2002 and Best National Costume
• Katherine Anne Ramos Manalo, finalist — Miss World 2002
• Karen Loren Medrano Agustin, fifth runner-up and Best in Swimsuit — Miss Globe International 2002
• Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon, finalist, top 10 Beach Beauty Award and top 10 People’s Choice Award — Miss World 2003
• Noela Mae Buhion Evangelista, Queen of Tourism International 2003, Queen of Continental Asia, Miss Elegance and Best National Costume.
The Philippine Star
March 2, 2004
On Saturday, March 6, "live" from the Araneta Coliseum (as usual) and covered by GMA 7 (starting at 9 p.m.), the 2004 Bb. Pilipinas Pageant will be held in, as usual, grand fashion to select the successors to reigning queens Carla Gay Balingit (Universe), Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon (World) and Jhezarie Gamez Javier (International).
The event, hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez (herself one-time Bb. Pilipinas-World), marks the search’s 41st anniversary. There’s a reason to celebrate because the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc., headed by Madame Stella Marquez de Araneta (take a bow, please!), has produced two Misses Universe (Gloria Diaz and Margie Moran), two Misses International (Aurora Pijuan and Melanie Marquez), a few other international winners and dozens of runners-up and special awardees.
Here’s Funfare’s "other beauty expert" Celso de Guzman Caparas for a recap of how the Binibinis have fared through four decades:
• Louise Vail Aurelio, semi-finalist — Miss Universe 1965
• Maria Clarinda Garces Soriano, semi-finalist — Miss Universe 1966
• Nenita Tuazon Ramos, semi-finalist — Miss International 1968
• Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz, Miss Universe 1969 and top 10 Best in Swimsuit
• Margaret Rose Orbe Montinola, semi-finalist — Miss International 1969
• Aurora Mc Kenny Pijuan, Miss International 1970
• Carmencita Hufana Avecilla, second runner-up — Miss Young International 1970
• Vida Valentina Fernandez Doria, Miss Photogenic — Miss Universe 1971
• Evelyn Santos Camus, second runner-up — Miss International 1971
• Maricar Sison Zaldariaga, semi-finalist and Miss Photogenic - Miss Young International 1971
• Milagros Dorado Gutierrez, third runner-up — Miss Charming International 1971
• Armi Barbara Quiray Crespo, semi-finalist — Miss Universe 1972
• Yolanda Adriatico Dominguez, second runner-up and Best National Costume — Miss International 1972
• Maria Lourdes Mauleon Vallejo, semi-finalist — Miss Young International 1972
• Maria Elena Suarez Ojeda, fourth runner-up, Miss International 1973
• Maria Nanette Macapagal Prodigalidad, first runner-up and Miss Photogenic, Maja Internacional 1973
• Maria Margarita Roxas Moran, Miss Universe 1973, Miss Photogenic and Best in Swimsuit
• Guadalupe Cuerva Sanchez, semi-finalist — Miss Universe 1974
• Pacita Eduarda Abrera Guevarra, third runner-up — Maja Internacional 1974
• Rosemarie Singson Brosas, fourth runner-up — Miss Universe 1975
• Jaye Antonio Murphy, semi-finalist — Miss International 1975
• Annette Liwanag, fourth runner-up — Maja Internacional 1975
• Jean Cuala Saburit, Miss Yukata (Best in Summer Kimono) — Miss Young International 1975
• Maria Dolorez Suarez Ascalon, semi-finalist and Best National Costume — Miss International 1976
• Dorothy Sue Sulce Bradley, first runner-up — Miss Young International 1977
• Mimilanie Laurel Marquez, Miss International 1979, Miss Elegance and Best National Costume
• Princess Ava Quibranza, Best National Costume — Maja Internacional 1979
• Maria Rosario Rivera Silayan, third runner-up — Miss Universe 1980
• Maria Felicidad Luis, fourth runner-up — Miss Young International 1980
• Dianne Jeanne Christine Alegarme Chiong, semi-finalist — Miss International 1980
• Maria Asuncion Spirig, semi-finalist and Best National Costume — Maja Internacional 1980
• Alice Fernandez Sacasas, semi-finalist — Miss International 1981
• Joyce Ann Fellosas Burton, semi-finalist — Miss Young International 1981
• Josephine Relucio Bautista, semi-finalist, Miss Popular and Best National Costume — Maja Internacional 1981
• Shalimar Orcullo Alcantara, semi-finalist — Miss Young International 1983
• Maria Anna Cadiz, semi-finalist and Best National Costume, Maja Internacional 1983
• Maria Desiree Erese Verdadero, third runner-up — Miss Universe 1984
• Jane Destura Brumitt, semi-finalist — Maja Internacional 1984
• Maria Luisa de Asis Gonzales, second runner-up and Best National Costume — Maja Internacional 1985
• Jessie Alice Salones Dixson, semi-finalist — Miss International 1986
• Maria Cristina Ramos Recto, Miss Talent and Best National Costume — Maja Internacional 1986
• Geraldine Edith Villaruz Asis, semi-finalist— Miss Universe 1987
• Maria Luisa S. Jimenez, semi-finalist — Maja Internacional 1987
• Maria Muriel Oleriana Moral, Best National Costume — Maja Internacional 1988
• Lilia Eloisa Marfori Andanar, Miss Friendship — Miss International 1989
• Jeanne Therese Plata Hilario, second runner-up — Maja Internacional 1989
• Selina Atanacio Manalad, Miss Sympathy — Maja Internacional 1991
• Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez, second runner-up and Continental Queen of Beauty for Asia - Miss World 1993
• Charlene Mae Gonzales Bonnin, finalist and Best National Costume — Miss Universe 1994
• Alma Carvajal Concepcion, semi-finalist and Miss Friendship — Miss International 1994
• Gladys Andre Dinsay Duenas, semi-finalist — Miss International 1995
• Tiffany Sayson Cuna, semi-finalist — Maja Internacional 1995
• Aileen Marfori Damiles, Miss Photogenic — Miss Universe 1996
• Yedda Marie Mendoza Kittilstvedt, semi-finalist — Miss International 1996
• Abbygale Williamson Arenas, Miss Photogenic — Miss Universe 1997
• Susan Jane Juan Ritter, semi-finalist — Miss International 1997
• Joanne Zapanta Santos, Miss Tourism International 1997
• Collete Centeno Glazer, semi-finalist — Miss International 1998
• Miriam Redito Quiambao, first runner-up and Clairol Herbal Essence Award — Miss Universe 1999
• Rachel Muyot Soriano, second runner-up, Best in Long Gown and National Costume — Miss Tourism World 2000
• Zorayda Ruth Andam, second place Best National Costume — Miss Universe 2000
• Michelle Cueva Reyes, Anatolia Miss Tourism International 2001, Miss Anatolia and Best National Costume
• Maricar Manalaysay Balagtas, Miss Globe International 2001
• Zorayda Ruth Andam, semi-finalist and Miss Tourism World for Asia - Miss Tourism World 2001
• Joanna Maria Penalosa, Face of the Net — Miss Internet WWW 2001
• Michelle Cueva Reyes, Miss Tourism World 2002, Model of the Universe for Asia, Miss Armada
• Kristine Reyes Alzar, Miss Tourism International Ukraine Black Sea 2002 and Best National Costume
• Katherine Anne Ramos Manalo, finalist — Miss World 2002
• Karen Loren Medrano Agustin, fifth runner-up and Best in Swimsuit — Miss Globe International 2002
• Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon, finalist, top 10 Beach Beauty Award and top 10 People’s Choice Award — Miss World 2003
• Noela Mae Buhion Evangelista, Queen of Tourism International 2003, Queen of Continental Asia, Miss Elegance and Best National Costume.
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