Is Ariella Arida Ready to Bring Home the Miss Universe Crown?

Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2013 Ariella Arida is set take a different kind of ‘question and answer portion’ this Saturday (May 11) in “The Bottomline With Boy Abunda” as she shares her game plan for the upcoming Miss Universe 2013. 

What did Ariella do to change her parents’ minds about joining beauty contests? How did Bb. Pilipinas change her life so far? With only a few months before the prestigious competition, is Ariella now ready to do everything to bring the Miss Universe crown back in the Philippines? 

Also with Ariella in “Bottomline” this Saturday are Bb. Pilipinas International Bea Rose Santiago, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Joanna Cindy Miranda, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational Mutya Johanna Datul, and Bb. Pilipinas 1st runner up Pia Wurtzbach. 

Don’t miss the 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Celebrity Talk Program “The Bottomline With Boy Abunda” this Saturday, 11:30 pm, after “Banana Split.”

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Ariella Arida Wins Miss Universe Philippines 2013

The grand coronation night of Binibining Pilipinas 2013 was over and it was Ariella Arida who grabbed most coveted title of Miss Universe Philippines. For the complete list of winners, click here.

The 24-year-old Nikki Gil dead ringer scored an upset over heavy favorites Charmaine Elima, Mariel de Leon and Parul Shah to clinch the Miss Universe Philippines crown. Aside from the Miss Universe Philippines 2013 crown, Ara also won the Best in Swimsuit award.

Ara who stands 5'7.5" hails from Alaminos, Laguna. Possessing both beauty and brains, she's a BS Chemistry graduate of UP Los Baños.  She joined Miss Philippines Earth last year but was unplaced. Can she do a Venus Raj feat of crossing over from MPE to Bb. Pilipinas and placing in Miss Universe?

Ara must be in cloud nine right now but starting tomorrow, she will have to carry the pressure brought about by the Philippines' three consecutive top 5 appearances in the Miss Universe pageant, by virtue of Venus Raj's 4th runner up placement in 2010, Shamcey Supsup's 3rd runner up finish in 2011 and last years 1st runner up victory of Janine Tugonon.

There's no way for the Philippines but to go up in Miss Universe pageant. Can she be the country's third Miss Universe after 40 years? With proper guidance (heard she's from the camp which managed Venus, Shamcey and Janine), this goddess will surely rock the universe.

Will she deliver? What do you think?

Photo courtesy of BPCI

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Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Winners

The grand coronation of Binibining Pilipinas 2013 pageant happened Sunday, April 14 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Dubbed as Binibining Pilipinas Gold, the pageant celebrates 50 beautiful years. 

Miss Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon, Binibining Pilipinas-International 2012 Nicole Schmitz, and Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism 2012 Katrina Dimaranan crowned their successors at the end of the event. In line with its 50th anniversary, 50 candidates also vied for the most-coveted crowns and the chance to represent the country in the international arena.

Here are the winners of the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 (Gold Pageant):

The Queens

Miss Universe Philippines	-	41 Ariella Arida
Bb. Pilipinas-International	-	20 Bea Rose Santiago
Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism	-	16 Joanna Cindy Miranda
Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational	-	39 Mutya Johanna Datul
1st Runner up	-	15 Pia Wurtzbach

Top 15 Semifinalists:

41 Ariella Arida 45 Imelda Schweighart 39 Mutya Johanna Datul 34 Grace Yann Apuad 13 Charmaine Elima 43 Rhea Nakpil 46 Amanda Noelle Navasero 22 Ellore Noelle Punzalan

20 Bea Rose Santiago 16 Joanna Cindy Miranda 12 Camille Carla Nazar 31 Maria Angelica de Leon 25 Merry Joyce Respicio 15 Pia Wurtzbach 33 Parul Shah

Special Awards:

Best in National Costume	-	37 Maria Teresita Alaine Baccay
Best in Long Gown	-	39 Mutya Johanna Datul
Best in Swimsuit	-	41 Ariella Arida
Bb. Photogenic	-	39 Mutya Johanna Datul
Bb. Friendship	-	21 Lourenz Grace Remetillo
Bb. Talent	-	10 Anna Carmela Aquino
Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice	-	22 Ellore Noelle Punzalan
Cream Silk Beyond Beautiful Woman	-	16 Joanna Cindy Miranda
Bb. Petron	-	16 Joanna Cindy Miranda
Bb. San Miguel Zero Fit and Sexy Body	-	15 Pia Wurtzbach
Bb. Avon	-	20 Bea Rose Santiago
Bb. Philippine Airlines	-	4 Nicole Kim Donesa
Bb. Pilipinas-PAGCOR	-	45 Imelda Schweighart

The event was hosted by Martin Nievera and Dawn Zulueta with commentary from Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup. The Philippine Azkal's James Younghusband, 'King of Talk' Boy Abunda, ABS-CBN Chairman Gabby Lopez and Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz were among the judges.

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Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Primer: "The Golden Road to the Crown" Airs April 7 on Sunday's Best

Get to know more of the 50 Binibining Pilipinas 2013 candidates as beauty queens Venus Raj, Shamcey Supsup and Janine Tugonon bring you the pageant’s primer entitled “The Golden Road to the Crown” on ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best, which airs on April 7, 9:45pm.

“The Golden Road to the Crown” shares the candidates’ unique personalities and touching life stories in exclusive interviews. It also imparts activities and workshops they underwent to further enhance their skills. Among the personalities who mentored them are ramp diva and 1992 Binibining Pilipinas-Maja International, Marina Benipayo, who gave them personality development training, and veteran broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez, who trained them for the question-and-answer portion.

Also, take a glance at “The Queens’ Exclusive Reunion Party” where Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI), led by its Chairperson Madame Stella Marquez Araneta, gathered the past and current titleholders in a tea party as part of celebrating Binibining Pilipinas’ 50 beautiful years.

Madame Araneta, herself a Miss International titleholder (1960), opened the gates of her private residence in Bahay na Puti, Quezon City to welcome the beauty queens.

Among the beauty queens who graced the event were Ms. Gloria Diaz, Miss Universe 1969; Ms. Aurora Pijuan, Miss International 1970; Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez, Miss World 1993 2nd Princess; Ms. Miriam Quiambao, Miss Universe 1999 1st Runner Up; Ms. Precious Lara Quigaman, Miss International 2005; Ms. Venus Raj, Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner Up; and Ms. Shamcey Supsup, Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner Up.

Also at the event were the reigning titleholders Janine Mari Tugonon, Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner Up; Nicole Schmitz, Miss International 2012 Semifinalist; Katrina Jayne Dimaranan, Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism 2012; Elaine Kay Moll, Miss Supranational 2012 3rd Runner Up; and Annalie Forbes, Binibining Pilipinas 2012 2nd Runner Up.

Newholders of Binibining Pilipinas’ most prestigious and much-coveted titles will be revealed on April 14 in a glittering production of its grand coronation night to be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum that will air live on ABS-CBN.

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Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Official 50 Candidates Named

Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. has revealed the official candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2013. Celebrating "50 Beautiful Years," 50 lovely ladies from all over the country will also be competing at the Philippines' most  prestigious pageant, Bb. Pilipinas.

The official 50 candidates of Binibining Pilipinas will vie for three crowns: Miss Universe Philippines 2013, Binibining Pilipinas-International 2013, and Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism 2013. The coronation night, which is expected to be grand as the pageant is celebrating its 50 years anniversary, is scheduled on April 14 and will be aired live on ABS-CBN.

Below are the 50 official candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2013 and their official numbers.

1. Ria Rabajante 2. Ma. Bencelle Bianzon 3. Zandra Flores 4. Nicole Kim Donesa 5. Maria Sofia Gloria Mustonen 6. Yvette Chantal Mildenberger 7. Maria Ivy Kristel Gonzales 8. Abbygale Monderin 9. Katherine Anne Enriquez 10. Anna Carmela Aquino 11. Ana Carmina Antonio 12. Camille Carla Nazar 13. Charmaine Elima 14. Mary Rose Pujanes 15. Pia Wurtzbach 16. Joanna Cindy Miranda 17. Carin Adrianne Ramos 18. Christine Paula Love Bernasor 19. Hannah Ruth Sison 20. Bea Rose Santiago 21. Lourenz Grace Remetillo 22. Ellore Noelle Punzalan 23. Leona Paula Santicruz 24. Cassandra Naidas 25. Merry Joyce Respicio

26. Anna Fernandina Buquid 27. Vania Valiry Vispo 28. Mercegrace Raquel 29. Pauline Quintas 30. Maria Theresa Gorgonio 31. Maria Angelica De Leon 32. Cindy Abundabar 33. Parul Shah 34. Grace Yann Apuad 35. Theresa Marie Fenger 36. Angel May Villafuerte 37. Ma. Teresita Alaine Baccay 38. Mariz Ong 39. Mutya Johanna Datul 40. Jan Helen Villanueva 41. Ariella Arida 42. Jacqueline Alexandra Mayoralgo 43. Rhea Nakpil 44. Gabrielle Monique Runnstrom 45. Imelda Schweighart 46. Amanda Noelle Navasero 47. Aiyana Mikiewicz 48. Angeli Dione Gomez 49. Herlie Kim Artugue 50. Ma. Cristina Ann Pascual

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The Search is On for the Next Bb. Pilipinas (2013) | Application Requirements

The Bb. Pilipinas 2013 search is on! Accept the challenge and be the next Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas - International and Bb. Pilipinas - Tourism.

Qualifications:

• A single lady, 17 to 25 years old
• A Filipino citizen, at least 5’6” in height with pleasing personality
• At least a high school graduate and of good moral character

Apply now! You might be the next beauty to represent the Philippines in the international arena. Application forms can be downloaded at the Bb. Pilipinas official website or you can just simply download it here. Submit the following requirements upon application:

• Original birth certificate (authenticated by NSO)
• Certified true copy of high school diploma
• Philippine passport (if any)
• Close-up and full body photos
• Written consent from parents if 17 years of age

Applicants are encouraged to submit their forms at the BPCI / Uniprom Office located near the Red Gate of Smart Araneta Coliseum, at The Araneta Center.

Deadline for submission is on January 15, 2013. 

Photo courtesy of BPCI

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