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Binibining Pilipinas 2016
Binibining Pilipinas 2016 was the 53rd edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 17, 2016. At the end of the event, Pia Wurtzbach crowned Maxine Medina as Miss Universe Philippines 2016, Janicel Lubina crowned Kylie Verzosa as Binibining Pilipinas International 2016, Christi McGarry crowned Jennifer Ruth Hammond as Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2016, Rogelie Catacutan crowned Joanna Louise Eden as Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2016, Parul Shah crowned Nicole Cordoves as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016, and Ann Colis crowned Nichole Manalo as Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2016. Angelica Alita was named First Runner-Up and Jehza Mae Huelar was named Second Runner-Up. Results ;Color keys * The contestant Won in an International pageant. * The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant. * The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxine Medina
Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina (; born May 10, 1990) is a Filipino designer, actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2016. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2016 pageant and finished as a Top 6 finalist. Early life and education Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina was born in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She obtained a bachelor's degree in interior design from the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and in Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID). She is a commercial print ad model and a senior member of Professional Models Association of the Philippines. Dianne Medina is her cousin and Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1990 Germelina Padilla is her aunt. Acting career In 2018, she made her television debut on ABS-CBN after joining the cast of Hanggang Saan as Atty. Georgette Sandiego. She later gained prominence for her role as Isay in Los Bastardos which ran from October 2018 to September 2019. She wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rappler
Rappler (portmanteau of the words "rap" and "ripple") is a Filipino online news website based in Pasig, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It was founded by 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa along with a group of fellow Filipino journalists as well as technopreneurs. It started as a Facebook page named MovePH in August 2011 and evolved into a website on January 1, 2012. In 2018, agencies under the Philippine government initiated legal proceedings against Rappler. Rappler and its staff alleged it was being targeted for its revelations of corruption by government and elected officials, the usage of bots and trolls favoring Rodrigo Duterte's administration, and documenting the Philippine drug war. In October 2021, Rappler co-founder Ressa, alongside Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for safeguarding freedom of expression in their homelands. History With the idea of professional journalists using social media and crowd sourcing for news dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cory Vidanes
María Socorro Valenzuela-Vidanes, popularly known as Cory Vidanes (born May 15, 1962), is a Filipina executive and Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast of ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest media conglomerate in the Philippines. Personal life Vidanes first attended Assumption Antipolo and later Ateneo de Manila University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Vidanes was married to Bobet Vidanes, a Filipino television director. And has three children, Ara, Kobi, and Chad. Career In 1982, Vidanes started her broadcast career for the Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation (BBC-2) as a production assistant for the shows ''Big Ike's Happening'' and ''Vilma in Person'' (VIP). She started working with ABS-CBN when the network reopened in 1986 as an associate producer. She also served as a managing director for ABS-CBN TV productions from 2001 to 2009. She was responsible for the conceptualization, production and management of all TV entertainment programs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dindi Pajares
Dindi Joy Lacabe Pajares (born May 30, 1993) is a Filipina military reservist, and beauty pageant titleholder who was appointed as Miss Supranational Philippines 2021. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Supranational 2021 pageant in Nowy Sącz, Poland and finished as a top 12 semifinalist. Personal life Pajares is a military reservist with the Philippine Air Force Reserve Command, an international flight attendant, and owns a small merchandising business in her hometown, Bataan. Pageantry Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Pajares was only 18 years old when she represented Balanga, Bataan at Miss Philippines Earth 2011 held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, finishing in the top 20. Binibining Pilipinas 2016 She joined Binibining Pilipinas 2016 and represented Balanga, Bataan. She was a finalist for the Best in National Costume. She finished top 15 to Maxine Medina of Quezon City. Binibining Pilipinas 2017 On her second consecutive year, she joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Grand International 2016
Miss Grand International 2016 was the 4th Miss Grand International pageant, held at the Westgate International Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on 25 October 2016. being the first occasion in the history of the contest that this moves to the American continent, and candidates from 74 countries and autonomous territories around the world competed for the title. At the end of the event Claire Elizabeth Parker, Miss Grand International 2015 of Australia crowned Ariska Putri Pertiwi of Indonesia as Miss Grand International 2016. It is Indonesian's first victory of the country in the pageant's history. Background At Miss Grand International 2016, contestants from each country are scheduled to arrive at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. between 8–9 October 2016. The contest organized a shuttle service from the airport to the hotel, Westgate. Las Vegas Resort and Casino Las Vegas by the contestant registration process. Including a sash handing event f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Supranational 2016
Miss Supranational 2016 was the eighth Miss Supranational pageant. It was held on December 2, 2016, at MOSIR Arena in Krynica-Zdrój, Poland. Stephanía Vasquez Stegman of Paraguay crowned Srinidhi Shetty of India at the end of the event. Contestants from 71 countries and territories competed in this year's Miss Supranational pageant, The pageant was hosted by Davina Reeves and Iwan Podriez. Background On June 1, 2016, The organization of World Beauty Association at Panama City, Panama, has announced that the pageant 8th edition of Miss Supranational will be take place in MOSIR Arena, the Spa Resort of Krynica-Zdrój, Poland again on Friday 2 December. On October 5, 2016, Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski, President of Nowa Scena announced that Miss Supranational 2016 will take place in two countries, Poland and Slovakia. First the contestants will arrive in Warsaw, Poland from where they will travel to the picturesque city of Poprad, Slovakia. Results Placements § – Vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss International 2016
Miss International 2016, the 56th Miss International pageant, was held on October 27, 2016 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Edymar Martínez from Venezuela crowned her successor Kylie Verzosa from the Philippines at the end of the event. The pageant hosted by Tetsuya Bessho on his third consecutive year of Miss International. This is the first time in Miss International history that the finals night saw the return of the previous year's runners-up to crown their respective successors. Background On February 9, 2016, it was announced by Akemi Shimomura, president of the International Cultural Association, that the 2016 pageant would be held at Tokyo Dome City Hall, Tokyo, Japan for first consecutive year on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Result Placements Order of announcements (Vote? Top 15 # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Continental Queens Special awards Contestants 69 contestants have been confirmed: Notes Debuts * * Returns Last competed in 1994: * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Universe 2016
Miss Universe 2016 was the 65th Miss Universe pageant, held at the Mall of Asia Arena, in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines on January 30, 2017. This is the second time in the history of the competition that the pageant skipped an entire year, following the 2014 pageant which was held in January 2015. At the end of the event, Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines crowned Iris Mittenaere of France as Miss Universe 2016. This is France's first victory in 63 years, and the second victory of the country in the pageant's history. Contestants from 86 countries and territories competed in this year's pageant. The competition featured Steve Harvey as host, and supermodel Ashley Graham as the backstage host. American entertainers Flo Rida and Boyz II Men performed in this year's pageant. Background Location and date The Miss Universe Organization was in talks to host the Miss Universe 2016 competition in the Philippines. Discussions began when Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach met with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ann Colis
Ann Lorraine Maniego Colis (born September 15, 1993), simply known as Ann Colis, is a Filipino actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2015 who was then elevated to Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2015 after the Binibining Pilipinas acquired the franchise of The Miss Globe in August 2015. Background Colis, was Binibini #24 at the Binibining Pilipinas 2015 pageant. She was a 20-year-old lass from Mexico, Pampanga who studied in the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Management Accounting. She stands at 5’9″ and has been working as runway model for quite some time now. She was trained under Aces & Queens. She is currently doing modeling in the United States. Ann also entered the world of acting as she played a role of a lesbian in an iWantTV series, Fluid. Pageantry Binibining Pilipinas 2015 Colis won the Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2015 title for the supposed Miss Tourism Queen International 2015 pageant. She wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicole Cordoves
Nicole Ignacio Cordoves (; born April 15, 1992) is a Filipino model, host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2016 pageant and finished as 1st Runner-Up. Early and personal life Cordoves has Filipino-Chinese ancestry. She graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Development Management, minoring in AB Economics. Her brother, Joshua is engaged to Binibining Pilipinas International 2019 Bea Magtanong. Pageantry Competitions Cordoves won Miss Chinatown 2014. She was crowned 1st runner-up at Miss Grand International 2016, having been chosen to represent the Philippines at the pageant as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016. Hosting She co-hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2018 with Pia Wurtzbach and Richard Gutierrez. In 2021, Cordoves and Catriona Gray co-hosted the 57th Binibining Pilipinas, the first pageant in the Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parul Shah
Parul Quitola Shah is an Indian-Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2014 at the Binibining Pilipinas 2014. In 2015, she was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2015. Pageantry She competed at the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 pageant and was chosen as one of the 15 semi-finalists. She decided to once again compete in Binibining Pilipinas and entered the 2014 edition on 30 March 2014, where she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2014 by the outgoing titleholder Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2013, Joanna Cindy Miranda. However she could not compete in the said pageant as the pageant never happened. Parul Shah was handpicked to represent the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2015, where she placed 3rd Runner-up. Shah represented the Mountain Province during the Turismo Pilipina 2008 pageant. Post Pageantry In 2016, Shah won the fifth season of ''The Amazing Race Asia'' with Maggie Wilson Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
