Hails from Albay, Catriona Gray crowned Miss World Philippines 2016

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Catriona Gray, a model, host and blogger who hails from Albay, crowned Miss World Philippines 2016 

At the grand coronation night held at the Manila Hotel on Sunday, she was asked why she should be Miss World Philippines, Gray said:

  "To be a Miss World is to be passed a torch that burns with passion and purpose. If I am to become MIss World Philippines, I will dedicate my voice and essence to carry that torch and to set charitable causes alight, such as my personal advocacy, the Paraiso Bright Beginnings Project. And I would focus on passing on this torch to empower others because I believe together there is no darkness in this world that our light cannot overcome."

Catriona Gray, 22-year-old Filipino-Australian beauty beat 24 other candidates from all over the Philippines and was one of the competition favorites from the start. 

Miss Manila Hotel, Miss Hannah, Best in Fashion Runway, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Evening Gown and Best in Fashion Runway.

During the Miss World Philippines gala charity night last week, she was named Miss Organique, Miss Figilia, Miss Folded & Hung and Miss Talent.

She will represent the Philippines at the Miss World competition to be held in Washington DC, USA on December 20.

Here is the full list of winners announced that evening: 

Miss World Philippines: Candidate 13, Catriona Gray

First Princess: Candidate 5, Arienne Louise Braga Calingo

2nd Princess: Candidate 18, Ivanna Kamil Su␣ciencia Pacis

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3rd Princess: Candidate 21, Marah O Munoz

4th Princess: Candidate 8, Sandra Raymundo Lemonon 

A number of special award winners were also announced:

Miss Manila Hotel – #13, Catriona Gray 

Miss Hannah – #13, Catriona Gray

Miss Photogenic – #8 Sandra Raymundo Lemonon

Best in Long Gown – #13, Catriona Gray

Fashion Runway Award – #13, Catriona Gray 

Best in Swimsuit – #13, Catriona Gray

Top 5:

5, Arienne Louise Braga Calingo 

13, Catriona Gray 

8, Sandra Raymundo Lemonon 

21, Marah O Munoz

18, Ivanna Kamil Su␣ciencia Pacis 

Top 12:

7, Sarah Margarette Joson 

5, Arienne Louise Braga Calingo 

13, Catriona Gray 

2, Shenna Mae Monrpyo Zaldivar 

24, Yuri Yu Caunca 

21, Marah O Munoz 

12, Arah Alvero Salientes

23, Ralph Lauren Hernandez Asuncion 

8, Sandra Raymundo Lemonon 

18, Ivanna Kamil Su␣ciencia Pacis 

10, Kristine Reyes Lopez

4, Alyanna Cagandahan

Hillarie Parungao crowned as Miss World Philippines 2015

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Hillarie Danielle Parungao was crowned Miss World Philippines 2015 held at the Theater at Solaire on Sunday, October 18.

Miss World Philippines Hillarie Danielle Parungao will spend the next few months training to represent the country for the Miss World 2015 pageant, which will be held in Sanya, China on December 19. 

Hillarie also bagged a number of special awards : best in swimsuit, best in long gown, best in fashion runway, best in sports challenge, Miss Zen Institute, Miss Technomarine, Miss Solaire, Miss Figlia, and Miss Phoenix.

Hails from Nueva Vizcaya, Hillarie succeeded last year's winner Valerie Weigmann. 

During the question and answer portion of for the Top 5, Hillarie was asked what her philosophy is in life. She answered that her philosophy “always relies on compassion.”

"I believe that compassion can open doors to many challenges in life. I also believe that in compassion, we get to understand other people, and in understanding other people we become a better society," Hillary answered.

This year’s coronation night was hosted by Tim Yap, Miss World Philippines 2011 Gwen Ruais, and actress Iya Villania Arellano and was judged by Chavit Singson, Migz Zubiri, Fernando Carillo, Cris Albert, Celine Matias, Jose Mari Abacan, Kathleen Dy Go, Flint Carl Richardson, Ma Francesca Tan, and Megan Young.

Here's the full list of winners, including the special awards:

Miss World Philippines 2015: 19 Hillarie Danielle Parungao

First Princess: 14 Marita Cassandra Naidas

2nd Princess: 21 Mia Allyson Howell

3rd Princess: 1 Ma. Vanessa Wright

4th Princess: 12 Emma Mary Tiglao

Special awards:

Best in swimsuit (coronation night): Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Best in long gown: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Best in fashion runway: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Miss photogenic (coronation night): Emma Mary Tiglao

Miss World Ilocos: Mia Howell

Sports challenge: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Miss Friendship: Christelle Abello

Best in Talent: Mia Allyson Howell, Vianca Louise Marcelo, Avonlea Paraiso

Most Unique Talent: Jannine Loudette Alipo-on, Emma Mary Tiglao

Miss Zen Institute: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Miss Fila: Mia Allyson Howell

Miss Technomarine: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Miss Solaire: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Miss Jazzy France: Ma. Vanessa Wright

Miss Figlia: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Miss Bench: Marita Cassandra Naidas

Miss Philippines Airlines: Emma Mary Tiglao

Miss Phoenix: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

TOP 5:

12 Emma Mary Tiglao

1 Ma. Vanessa Wright

19 Hillarie Danielle Parungao

14 Marita Cassandra Naidas

21 Mia Allyson Howell

TOP 13:

7 Ma. Jackielyn Dulay

19 Hillarie Danielle Parungao

22 Vianca Louise Marcelo

5 Christelle Abello

2 Jannine Loudette Alipo-on

21 Mia Allyson Howell

17 Jessica Rose McEwen

12 Emma Mary Tiglao

24 Jeddahliz Maltezo

6 Janelle Tee

8 Kiaragiel Gregorio

14 Marita Cassandra Naidas

1 Ma. Vanessa Wright

Valerie Clacio Weigmann crowned Miss World Philippines 2014

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The 24-year-old Valerie Clacio Weigmann is the Moss World Philippines 2014.

The crowd favorite Weigmann, bested 25 other candidates and she won 10 special awards given out earlier in the program.

Valerie Clacio Weigmann (Photo: Solaire Resort) 

The Philippines new set of beauty queens received the following cash prizes: Miss World Philippines 2014: P1 million; 1st Princess: P250,000; 2nd Princess: P200,000; 3rd Princess: P150,000; and 4th Princess: P100,000.

Here's the list of most beautiful winners awarded during the Miss World Philippines 2014 Coronation Night held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, October 12, 2014.

Miss World Philippines 2014: Valerie Clacio Weigmann

1st runner-up:    Lorraine Kendrickson

2nd runner-up:   Nelda Ibe

3rd Runner-up:  Nicole Donesa

4th runner-up:   Rachel Louise Peters

Special Awards:

• Yahoo Philippines Readers' Choice: Rachel Louise Peters
• Best in Sports: Lorraine Kendrickson
• Miss Camarines Sur: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Photogenic: Nelda Ibe
• Best in Swimsuit: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Friendship: Kristine Estoque and ChristineBalaguer
• Best in Fashion Runway: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Talent: Jean Marie Feliciano
• Miss Sun Cellular: Kimberly Anne Sareal
• Best in Long Gown: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Solaire: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Organique: Nelda Ibe
• Miss Figlia: Valerie Weigmann
• Jesi Mendez Salon Ambassador: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Bench: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Olay: Valerie Weigmann
• Most Alluring: Rachel Louise Peters
• Miss Hana: Valerie Weigmann

TOP 5 :

Candidate No. 7 Rachel Louise Peters

Candidate No. 20 Nelda Ibe

Candidate No. 1 Lorraine Kendrickson

Candidate No. 14 Nicole Donesa

Candidate No. 19 Valerie Weigmann

13 SEMI-FINALISTS:

Candidate No. 16 Ina Dominica Guerrero

Candidate No. 7 Rachel Louise Peters

Candidate No. 14 Nicole Donesa

Candidate No. 12 Christine Balaguer

Candidate No. 6 Kristine Angeli Estoque

Candidate No. 3 Alexa Kirby

Candidate No. 4 Priscilla Kimberley dela Cruz

Candidate No. 13 Kimberly Anne Sarreal

Candidate No. 17 Kimberly Pajares

Candidate No. 19 Valerie Weigmann

Candidate No. 20 Nelda Ibe

Candidate No. 1 Lorraine Kendrickson

Candidate No. 5 Gazini Christiana Ganados

Megan Young wins as the Grand Top Model for Miss World 2013

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Miss World Philippines Megan Young won! Our very own beauty celebrity Megan Young is the grand winner in Top Models during the competition held last night at the Bali International Convention Center in Indonesia.

She is  #TopModelWINNER, #BeachFashion5thPlacer & #Multimedia4thPlacer for Miss World 2013.

Top Model

WINNER - PHILIPPINES - MEGAN YOUNG

2nd - UNITED STATES - Olivia Jordan

3rd - FRANCE - Marine Lorphelin

4th - UKRAINE - Anna Zaiachkivska

5th - BRAZIL - Sancler Frantz

Sports

WINNER - NETHERLANDS - JACQUELINE STEENBEEK

2nd - SPAIN - Elena Ibarbia Jimenez

3rd - NORTHERN IRELAND - Meagan Green

4th - PARAGUAY - Coral Ruiz

5th - EL SALVADOR - Paola Ayala

Beach Fashion

WINNER - BRAZIL - SANCLER FRANTZ

2nd - FRANCE - Marine Lorphelin

3rd - GHANA - Naa Okailey Shooter

4th - JAMAICA - Gina Hargitay

5th - PHILIPPINES - Megan Young

Multimedia

WINNER - INDIA - NAVNEET DHILLON

2nd - THAILAND - Kanyaphak Phokesomboon

3rd - NEPAL - Ishani Shrestha

4th - PHILIPPINES - Megan Young

5th - MALAYSIA - Melinder Bhullar

Beauty with a Purpose

WINNER - NEPAL - ISHANI SHRESTHA

2nd - AUSTRALIA - Erin Holland

3rd - TANZANIA - Brigitte Lyimo

4th - BELGIUM - Noémie Happart

5th - BRAZIL - Sancler Frantz

6th - FRANCE - Marine Lorphelin

7th - GHANA - Naa Okailer Shooter

8th - ENGLAND - Kirsty Heslewood

9th - INDIA - Navneet Dhillon

10th - ARUBA - Larissa Leeuwe

Congratulations to all of our winners!

Photos: Beauty Pageant Grand Slam Facebook, Miss World 2013 Page Ranking

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Megan Young, Miss World Philippines 2013

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Star Magic artist, TV Host Megan Young, is now the Miss World Philippines, bested 25 other contestants and became the Philippine representative to the prestigious Miss World 2013 pageant to be held on September 28, 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Megan Young, 23, from Olongapo City was crowned winner of Miss World Philippines 2013 held on Sunday, August 18 at the Grand Ballroom of the Solaire Resort and Casino-Manila in Pasay City. 

The pageant was hosted by Carla Abellana, KC Montero and Victor Basa, with Gwendoline Ruais and Divine Lee as co-anchors.

During the Question & Answer portion, Megan was asked “Why do you want to be Miss World Philippines?”

She said “Miss World PH is selfless and to be selfless, you need to have a heart. If I win Miss World Philippines, I would give myself wholeheartedly to be of service. Beauty with a heart.”

Miss World Philippines 2013: Megan Young

First Princess: Janice Lubina

Second Princess: Zahra Saldua

Third Princess: Bianca Paz

Fourth Princess: Omarie Linn Osuna

Special Awards

Best in Evening Gown: #19 Bianca Paz

Best in Swimwear: #10 Janicel Lubina

Best in Talent: #7 Samantha Mae Bernardo

Best in Fashion Runway: #20 Megan Young

Miss Friendship: #5 Zahra Bianca Saldua

Miss Photojenic: #10 Janicel Lubina

Miss Novu Hair: #22 Patricia Ejercitado

Miss Figlia: #20 Megan Young

Miss World Laguna: #20 Megan Young

Miss World Traveller: #Janicel Lubina

Miss Bench Body: #20 Megan Young

Miss Sports by FILA: #20 Megan Young 

Miss Reducin: #20 Megan Young

Miss Redux Fat: #19 Bianca Paz

Miss Pantene: #5 Zahra Bianca Saldua

Miss Olay: #20 Megan Young

Miss Bold and Glamorous by Revlon: #20 Megan Young

Miss World Philippines: Traveller Janicel Lubina

Heat of Miss World Philippines Award : Patricia Alas 

Bianca Paz, Miss Prudential Life: Patricia Ejercitado

Megan deserve the crown. Not just the beauty and intelligence she have, she is the PH National Peace Ambassador. Last September 2012, Megan Young was chosen by President Benigno Aquino III as a National Peace Ambassador. I AM FOR PEACE is a campaign that seeks to mobilize public support for peace through the involvement of various sectors and known personalities.

Congratulations Megan Young!

Miss World Philippines 2012 Winners

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Queenierich Rehman, of Las Piñas City was crowned as the Miss World Philippines 2012 pageant, besting 24 other gorgeous candidates of the prestigious beauty competition.

The part-Morrocan Filipina, also won most of the pageant's special awards including Best in Swimwear, Miss Photogenic, and Miss Talent.

The 23-year-old Psychology major from Assumption College will be representing the Philippines in the international Miss World pageant to be held on August 18, 2012 in Inner Mongolia, China.

Here are the winners at the Miss World Philippines 2012 coronation night held June 24, Sunday, at the Manila Hotel.

Miss World Philippines 2012

Queeneerich Rehman (Las Piñas City)

1st Princess

Maryanne Ross Misa (Parañaque City)

2nd Princess

Vanessa Claudine Amman (Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu)

3rd Princess

April Love Jordan (Tondo, Manila)

4th Princess

Brenna Cassandra Gamboa (Laurel, Batangas)

Top 12 finalists:

Mariver Ocampo (Paombong, Bulacan)

Queeneerich Rehman (Las Piñas City)

Rufaida Babudin (Palawan)

Carla Terina Lizardo (Pasig City)

Marie Loraine Dione de Guzman (Sta. Mesa, Manila)

Kaye Wigand (Puerto Galera, Mindoro)

Maryanne Ross Misa (Parañaque City)

April Love Jordan (Tondo, Manila)

Vania Valeri Vispo (Pasig City)

Brenna Cassandra Gamboa (Laurel, Batangas)

Paulina Eliseeff (Quezon City)

Vanessa Claudine Amman (Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu)

Special awardees:

Best In Long Gown - April Love Jordan (Tondo, Manila)

Best In Swimwear - Queeneerich Rehman (Las Piñas City)

Miss Photogenic - Queeneerich Rehman (Las Piñas City)

Miss Talent - Queeneerich Rehman (Las Piñas City) and 

                    Marie Loraine De Guzman (Sta. Mesa, Manila)

Miss Friendship - Vanessa Claudine Amman (Lapu-Lapu City)

Best In Fashion Runway - Brenna Cassandra Gamboa (Laurel, Batangas)

Miss Philippines Prudential - Queeneerich Rehman (Las Piñas City)

Miss World Traveler - Queenierich Rehman (Las Piñas City) noypistuff

Miss Laguna World - Vanessa Claudine Amman (Lapu-Lapu City)

Miss Manny O’ Wine - Brenna Cassandra Gamboa ((Laurel, Batangas)

Samrt People's Choice - Vania Valeri Vispo (Pasig City)

Miss Olay - Vanessa Claudine Amman (Lapu-Lapu City)

Miss Pantene - Queeneerich Rehman (Las Piñas City)

MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES 2011

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Gwendolyn Ruais was declared as the first ever Miss World Philippines 2011 winner beating 24 other candidates from all over the country.

Ruais, from Muntinlupa City, will receive P1 million cash, a brand-new condominium unit at the Sea Residences from SMDC and will have a GMA 7 management contract.

The 21-year old beauty will also represent Philippines in the Miss World 2011 pageant to be held in London this coming November 6, 2011.

The 25 Miss World Philippines 2011 candidates were trimmed down to Top 12 and later down to Top 5, which include candidate numbers 24, 9, 22, 15, and 13; who competed for the Q&A portion.

They were Helen Nicolette Henson (1st princess), Martha Chloe McCulley (2nd princess), Ma. Paula Bianca Paz (3rd princess), Jaysel Arrozal (4th princess), and Gwendolyn Ruais, who won the Miss World Philippines 2011 crown.

Martha Chloe McCulley, of Parañaque City, also won two other major awards including the Miss Kapuso World award and Miss SMDC award.

For the Miss World Philippines 2011 special awards, candidate # 22 Ma Paula Bianca Paz won the Best in Evening Gown and the Best Fashion Designer is Delby Bragais.

Gwendolyn Ruais also won the Best in Swimsuit award, with GMA 7 talent Aljur Abrenica performing on stage during the swimsuit competition.

Candidate # 5 Rogelie Catacutan of Cebu City won Miss Talent, candidate # 1 Samantha Neville Purvor of Quezon City won Miss Photogenic, and candidate # 5 Rogelie Catacutan of Cebu City won Miss Friendship.

Candidate # 16 Loucelle De Jesus of Angeles City, Pampanga was announced winner of fan votes, and won the People’s Choice award as well as a slot to the Top 12 candidates.

Among the Miss World Philippines 2011 judges include Wilma Galvante, Vicki Belo, Maria Cristina Coronoa, Iza Calzado, Fanny Serrano and Manny Pacquiao.

The Miss World Philippines 2011 event was hosted by local actor Dingdong Dantes, with model Isabelle Daza and actress Carla Abellana as co-hosts.