Binibining Pilipinas 2007
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Binibining Pilipinas 2007 was the 43rd edition of the Binibining Pilipinas
beauty pageant. The coronation night took place on March 3 at the Araneta Coliseum
and broadcast by GMA Network
in the Philippines, and by GMA Pinoy TV
internationally.
Initially 32 official candidates were chosen, a departure from the usual 24 candidates, but two of the candidates (Andrea Dimalanta and Rocio Olbes) dropped out. As result, there were only 30 Candidates that competed.
The event was hosted by Paolo Bediones and Raymond Gutierrez
and with 1999 Miss Universe
First Runner-Up Miriam Quiambao
as the color commentator. Binibining Pilipinas-UNIVERSE 2005 Gionna Cabrera was the pageant's backstage correspondent.
Lia Andrea Ramos, Bb. Pilipinas-UNIVERSE 2006
, crowned Anna Theresa Licaros
as her successor and Philippines' representative to the Miss Universe 2007
pageant. Anna Maris Igpit, Bb. Pilipinas-WORLD 2006
, relinquished her title to Margaret Wilson (a GMA Network talent), while Bb. Pilipinas-INTERNATIONAL 2006
Denille Lou Valmonte
passed her crown on to Nadia Shami, who will represent the country in Miss International
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The 12 Finalists plus 1 as Smart's Texters Choice Awardee (in order of announcement)
Smart Texters Choice Awardee
Binibining Pilipinas
Binibining Pilipinas is the organization responsible for sponsoring the annual national beauty pageant which selects representatives of the Philippines to Miss Universe and Miss International, among others.-History:...
beauty pageant. The coronation night took place on March 3 at the Araneta Coliseum
Araneta Coliseum
The Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...
and broadcast by GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
in the Philippines, and by GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
internationally.
Initially 32 official candidates were chosen, a departure from the usual 24 candidates, but two of the candidates (Andrea Dimalanta and Rocio Olbes) dropped out. As result, there were only 30 Candidates that competed.
The event was hosted by Paolo Bediones and Raymond Gutierrez
Raymond Gutiérrez
Raymond Kristoffer Rama-Gutierrez , is a TV Host, editor, columnist, endorser, and actor in Philippines. He comes from a family of actors and performers.-Early life:...
and with 1999 Miss Universe
Miss Universe 1999
Miss Universe 1999 was held at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago on May 26, 1999. Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana was crowned as Miss Universe 1999 by Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam of Trinidad and Tobago. A record number of 84 contestants competed in the pageant...
First Runner-Up Miriam Quiambao
Miriam Quiambao
Miriam Redito Quiambao is a television personality, TV/Film Actress and a former beauty queen from the Philippines.Born in Quezon City to Magdalena Redito of Oas, Albay and Medgardo Quiambao of Bacacay, Albay on May 20, 1975, she is the first of two children...
as the color commentator. Binibining Pilipinas-UNIVERSE 2005 Gionna Cabrera was the pageant's backstage correspondent.
Lia Andrea Ramos, Bb. Pilipinas-UNIVERSE 2006
Miss Universe 2006
Miss Universe 2006, the 55th Miss Universe pageant, took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, USA. Unlike past events, it was broadcast live on NBC on a Sunday, July 23, 2006, almost two months later than usual....
, crowned Anna Theresa Licaros
Anna Theresa Licaros
Anna Theresa Licaros , nicknamed Tere, is the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2007 titleholder.-Early life:Licaros was raised in Cainta, Rizal but traces her roots to Cuenca, Batangas...
as her successor and Philippines' representative to the Miss Universe 2007
Miss Universe 2007
Miss Universe 2007, the 56th Miss Universe pageant, took place on May 28, 2007 at the National Auditorium in Mexico City, Mexico. 77 delegates competed for the title. Riyo Mori of Japan was crowned the winner of the title by Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico....
pageant. Anna Maris Igpit, Bb. Pilipinas-WORLD 2006
Miss World 2006
Miss World 2006, the 56th Miss World pageant was held at Sala Kongresowa, the main 2,897-seat auditorium at the Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland on the September 30, 2006. It was the first time ever that the pageant was held in a European city other than London, United Kingdom, having...
, relinquished her title to Margaret Wilson (a GMA Network talent), while Bb. Pilipinas-INTERNATIONAL 2006
Miss International 2006
Miss International 2006, the 46th Miss International pageant were held both in Tokyo, Japan and Beijing, China. The contestants arrived in Tokyo, Japan on October 12 and the finals was held on November 11, 2006 at Beijing Exhibition Centre, Beijing, China. 53 contestants from all over the world...
Denille Lou Valmonte
Denille Lou Valmonte
Denille Lou Valmonteis Binibining Pilipinas- International 2006.Denille Lou Valmonte was the reigning Binibining Pilipinas- International 2006. Born in Quezon City , this beautiful morena is the younger among two girls of Danilo and Isobelle Valmonte. She is a half-Ilokana in nature. She stands...
passed her crown on to Nadia Shami, who will represent the country in Miss International
Miss International
Miss International is an annual international beauty pageant held since 1960.The current Miss International is Fernanda Cornejo, from Ecuador...
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Placements
| Results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Binibining Pilipinas-UNIVERSE Miss Universe Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is the most publicized beauty contest in the world with 600 million viewers.... |
Anna Theresa Licaros Anna Theresa Licaros Anna Theresa Licaros , nicknamed Tere, is the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2007 titleholder.-Early life:Licaros was raised in Cainta, Rizal but traces her roots to Cuenca, Batangas... |
| Binibining Pilipinas-WORLD Miss World The Miss World pageant is the oldest surviving major international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951... |
Margaret Nales Wilson |
| Binibining Pilipinas-INTERNATIONAL Miss International Miss International is an annual international beauty pageant held since 1960.The current Miss International is Fernanda Cornejo, from Ecuador... |
Nadia Lee Cien Shami |
| 1st Runner-up | Leizel Verses |
| 2nd Runner-up | Abigail Lesley Cruz |
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- #21 Keann Mallari
- #26 Angeline Tucio
- #13 Luisa Beltran
- #10 Theofeliz Marie Francisco
- #18 Jamie Burgos
- #04 Nicole Schmitz
- #14 Nadia Lee Cien Shami
- #03 Abigail Lesley Cruz
- #09 Anna Theresa Licaros
- #12 Melanie Adjarani
- #11 Margaret Wilson
- #24 Liezel Verses
- #15 Ed Ferlyn Quintero
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The 12 Finalists plus 1 as Smart's Texters Choice Awardee (in order of announcement)
Smart Texters Choice Awardee
Major Awards
| Special Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Best in Long Gown | Leizel Verses |
| Best in Swimsuit | Abigail Lesley Cruz |
| Miss Friendship | Melanie Adjarani |
| Miss Photogenic | Margaret Wilson |
| Miss Talent | Sheila Alonzo |
| Miss Talent Runners-up | Almira Ramos Clayd Torreon |
Minor Awards
| Special Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Smart Smart Communications Smart Communications is a wholly owned mobile phone and Internet service subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company .On June 30, 2010 the company reported that it had over 45 million cellular subscribers.-Brands:... Texter's Choice |
Edferlyn Quintero |
| Miss Natasha Natasha Natasha is a Russian female given name, originally a pet name of Natalia, which in turn derives from the Latin Dies Natalies, meaning "Natal Day" or "Birthday" in reference to the traditional birth of Jesus... |
Anna Theresa Licaros Anna Theresa Licaros Anna Theresa Licaros , nicknamed Tere, is the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2007 titleholder.-Early life:Licaros was raised in Cainta, Rizal but traces her roots to Cuenca, Batangas... |
| Miss Philippine Airlines Philippine Airlines Philippine Airlines, Inc. operating as Philippine Airlines, is a flag carrier of the Philippines. Headquartered in the Philippine National Bank Financial Center in Pasay City, the airline was founded in 1941 and is the first and oldest commercial airline in Asia operating under its original name... |
Anna Theresa Licaros Anna Theresa Licaros Anna Theresa Licaros , nicknamed Tere, is the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2007 titleholder.-Early life:Licaros was raised in Cainta, Rizal but traces her roots to Cuenca, Batangas... |
| Miss Ever Bilena | Margaret Wilson Margaret Wilson Dame Margaret Wilson DCNZM is a New Zealand academic and former politician. She was Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives during the Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand. She is a member of the Labour Party.-Early life:... |
| Miss Bacchus Bacchus-F Bacchus is a non-carbonated Korean energy drink, first launched in 1963. It has been called Bacchus-F since a change in formula in the 1990s, before which it was known as Bacchus-D... Energy Drink |
Anna Theresa Licaros Anna Theresa Licaros Anna Theresa Licaros , nicknamed Tere, is the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2007 titleholder.-Early life:Licaros was raised in Cainta, Rizal but traces her roots to Cuenca, Batangas... |
| Manila Bulletin Manila Bulletin The Manila Bulletin , is the Philippines' largest broadsheet newspaper by circulation, followed by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. It bills itself as "The Nation's Leading Newspaper", which is its official slogan... Reader's Choice |
Contessa Maria Santos |
| Watson’s Woman Award | Anna Theresa Licaros Anna Theresa Licaros Anna Theresa Licaros , nicknamed Tere, is the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2007 titleholder.-Early life:Licaros was raised in Cainta, Rizal but traces her roots to Cuenca, Batangas... |
| Watson’s Style Icon | Margaret Wilson Margaret Wilson Dame Margaret Wilson DCNZM is a New Zealand academic and former politician. She was Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives during the Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand. She is a member of the Labour Party.-Early life:... |
Official Candidates
| Cand. # | Candidate |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ricamarie Ann Taylor |
| 2 | Ailyn Luna |
| 3 | Abigail Lesley Cruz |
| 4 | Nicole Schmitz |
| 5 | Melissa Cruz |
| 6 | Suzanne Tabitha Mendoza |
| 7 | Heidi Forbes |
| 8 | Kimberly Buhay |
| 9 | Anna Theresa Licaros Anna Theresa Licaros Anna Theresa Licaros , nicknamed Tere, is the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2007 titleholder.-Early life:Licaros was raised in Cainta, Rizal but traces her roots to Cuenca, Batangas... |
| 10 | Theofeliz Marie Francisco |
| 11 | Margaret Nales Wilson |
| 12 | Melanie Adjarani |
| 13 | Luisa Beltran |
| 14 | Nadia Lee Cien Shami |
| 15 | Edferlyn Quintero |
| 16 | Erika Pangan |
| 17 | Paulette Quinto |
| 18 | Jamie Burgos |
| 19 | Clayd Terreon |
| 20 | Grezilda Ennis Adelantar |
| 21 | Keann Mallari |
| 22 | Sheila Margrethe Alonso |
| 23 | Ferniz Ututalum |
| 24 | Leizel Verses |
| 25 | Ma. Eloisa Limpo |
| 26 | Angeline Tucio |
| 27 | Contessa Maria Santos |
| 28 | Mhyrtle Frances Bugarin |
| 29 | Almira Ramos |
| 30 | Grace Patricia Francisco |
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 20, 2007 | Final Screening |
| January 26, 2007 | Center Tour |
| February 13, 2007 | Talent Contest |
| February 19, 2007 | Charity Day |
| February 20, 2007 | Press Presentation at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza |
| February 25, 2007 | Parade of Beauties at the Araneta Center |
| March 3, 2007 | Coronation Night |