Hannah Consencino Arnold (born January 21, 1996) is a Filipina model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2021. She represented the Philippines at the

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pageant and finished in the top 15.

Early life and education

Hannah Consencino Arnold was born in

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, Philippines. Her father is of Irish-Australian descent and her Filipino mother is from

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. Arnold was raised in

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, Australia before returning to the Philippines after graduating from the

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with a degree in Applied Science in Forensic Studies.

Pageantry

Baby Queen of Masbate 2002

Arnold's first pageant was in 2002, when she won Baby Queen of

at the age of six.

Miss Philippines Australia 2014

In 2014, Arnold was crowned Miss Philippines Australia - Charity Queen at 18 years old. This also began her charitable activities which she continues to perform to this day. Arnold is a consistent donor to the

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for the past 4 to 5 years, donating funds and goods annually on her birthday.

Binibining Pilipinas 2019

In 2019, Arnold joined the

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competition. During the question and answer round, she was asked: "What is your message for the young and new breed of politicians that won in the recent elections, for example,

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Mayor

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?" She responded:

Well, I would like to say that I'm so proud to be a millennial right now. The youth are building our nation. We're on the road to a better nation, a better world, and it's thanks to these politicians. So, thank you.

At the end of the event, she finished as a top 15 finalist.

Binibining Pilipinas 2021

In 2021, Arnold joined the

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competition. During the question and answer round, Arnold was asked: "Given the reach and power of social media, do you believe that genuine freedom of speech exists in the Philippines nowadays? Why or why not?" She responded:

First of all, freedom of speech is a basic human right that we all must remember. It is important for our democracy. With our upcoming election, we definitely need freedom of speech. For example, on Twitter, we are limited to a few characters, and what I have seen in these Tweets is powerful. That has helped me think about who I'd like to vote for in the upcoming elections. Thank you.

At the end of the event, she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2021, succeeding Bea Patricia Magtanong. She also bagged the '' Jag Denim Queen'' and ''Miss Careline'' awards.

Miss International 2022

As the winner of Binibining Pilipinas International 2021, Arnold represented the Philippines at the

pageant and finished in the Top 15. Her journey in Miss International 2022 as a Top 15 semifinalist marks the 100th placement of the Philippines in the

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References

External links

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Binibining Pilipinas Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Arnold, Hannah 1996 births Living people Binibining Pilipinas winners Filipino female models Filipino people of Australian descent Filipino people of Irish descent People from Masbate People from Canberra Australian female models Australian people of Filipino descent Australian people of Irish descent Bicolano people Miss International 2021 delegates