Binibining Pilipinas 2003
Binibining Pilipinas 2003 (billed as The Ruby Year) was the 40th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 15, 2003.
At the end of the event, Karen Loren Agustin crowned Carla Gay Balingit as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003. Katherine Anne Manalo crowned Maria Rafaela Yunon as Binibining Pilipinas World 2003, while Kristine Alzar crowned Jhezarie Javier as Bb. Pilipinas-International 2003. Kate Sephora Baesa was named First Runner-Up, while Noela Mae Evangelista was named Second Runner-Up.
Later that year, Noela Mae Evangelista was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Queen of Tourism 2003.
Results
- Color keys
- The contestant Won in an International pageant.
- The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
- The contestant did not place.
| Placement | Contestant | International Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003 |
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Unplaced – Miss Universe 2003
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| Binibining Pilipinas World 2003 |
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Top 5 – Miss World 2003
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| Binibining Pilipinas-International 2003 |
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Unplaced – Miss International 2003
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| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up |
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Winner – Queen of Tourism International 2003
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| Top 12 |
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Special Awards
| Award | Contestant | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Best in Swimsuit |
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| Best in Evening Gown |
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| Miss Photogenic/AGFA |
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| Miss Friendship |
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| Miss Talent |
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| Miss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night |
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| Miss Creamsilk Beautiful Hair |
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| Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin |
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| Miss Close-Up Smile |
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| Binibining Avon |
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| Miss PAL Sunniest Personality |
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| Miss Red Bull Supreme Energy |
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| Miss Myra 300-E |
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| Manila Bulletin Texter's Choice Award |
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Contestants
27 contestants competed for the three titles.
| No. | Contestant | Age | City/Province | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria del Carmen Antigua | 24 | Cebu City | Top 12
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| 2 | Anna Kathrina Ashby | 19 | Quezon City | |
| 3 | Cherry May Bacarro | 24 | Cagayan de Oro | |
| 4 | Aloha Crisostomo | 24 | Angeles City | |
| 5 | Nilda Perelonia Baliwag | 20 | Makati | |
| 6 | Farrah Casilda Tuballa | 19 | Zamboanga City | |
| 7 | Gladys Cruz | 20 | Bulacan | |
| 8 | Ruth Faye Toribio | 22 | Quezon City | |
| 9 | Jeramie Cortes Alagon | 20 | Zambales | |
| 10 | Carolyn Ramos | 22 | Quezon City | |
| 11 | Penelope Grulla | 24 | Manila | |
| 12 | Jhezarie Javier | 21 | Antipolo | Binibining Pilipinas International 2003
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| 13 | Kate Sephora Baesa | 20 | Quezon City | 1st Runner-Up
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| 14 | Jacquelyne Inoferio | 19 | San Pedro, Laguna | |
| 15 | Anne Marie Falcon | 21 | Mandaluyong | Top 12
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| 16 | Sanya Astra Smith | 18 | Makati | Top 12
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| 17 | Ariane Garcia | 18 | Lucena | Top 12
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| 18 | Angelina Louise Corstorphan | 17 | Pasig | Top 12
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| 19 | Maria Rafaela Yunon | 21 | Tarlac | Binibining Pilipinas World 2003
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| 20 | Noela Mae Evangelista | 20 | Iligan | 2nd Runner-Up
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| 21 | Angelica Sandel | 21 | San Juan | |
| 22 | Gretchen Malalad | 24 | Pasig | |
| 23 | Carla Gay Balingit | 19 | Angeles City | Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003
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| 24 | Diana Sadie | 20 | Bicol Region | Top 12
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| 25 | Maria Elena Andaya | 24 | Batangas City | Top 12
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| 26 | Maria Althea Rose Mauricio | 21 | Bacolod | |
| 27 | Joy delos Reyes | 20 | Makati |
Notes
Post-pageant Notes
- Carla Gay Balingit competed at Miss Universe 2003 in Panama City but was unplaced. On the other hand, Maria Rafaela Yunon competed at Miss World 2003 in Sanya, China and was one of the five finalists.
- Jhezarie Javier competed at Miss International 2003 in Tokyo but was unplaced. She then was handpicked to compete at the Miss ASEAN 2005 pageant in Bali, Indonesia. She was crowned Miss ASEAN 2005 and also won the Miss Natural Beauty award.
- Noela Mae Evangelista competed at Queen of Tourism International 2003 in Turkey and won.
References
- ^ Francisco, Butch (March 18, 2003). "A well-presented Binibini show". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ^ Sto. Domingo, Joseph (March 17, 2003). "Brains before beauty: In this year's Bb. Pilipinas, the smart ones win the titles". Manila Standard. pp. 17–18. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (March 23, 2003). "Beauties & Brains". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
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- ^ Lo, Ricky (December 12, 2003). "Mafae happy with Top 5 finish at Miss World". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (November 10, 2003). "Beauty (titles) run in the family". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.