Binibining Pilipinas 2005
| Binibining Pilipinas 2005 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 19 March 2005 |
| Presenters | Paolo Bediones, Richard Gomez and Raymond Guttierez |
| Venue | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Broadcaster | GMA Network |
| Entrants | 23 |
| Winner |
Gionna Cabrera[1] Pasig City |
Binibining Pilipinas 2005 (Miss Philippines 2005) was the 42nd edition of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) which took place on March 19, 2005 at the Araneta Coliseum, with a delayed broadcast by GMA Network.[2]
A total of 23 Candidates competed, though there were 25 that was originally presented. The two ladies that dropped out were Gwennaelle Ruais and Angelique Gustanski.
The event was hosted by Richard Gomez for the only time and Paolo Bediones for the eighth time, with Raymond Guttierez as the color commentator. The reigning queens from 2004 did a dance number (a traditional stint) as an interlude, while singers Nyoy Volante and Jerome John Hughes serenaded the ladies during the evening gown competition.
At the pageant's climax, Gionna Cabrera was proclaimed as the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, and crowned by 2004 titleholder Maricar Balagtas. Carlene Aguilar was crowned by Bb. Pilipinas-World 2004 Karla Bautista as the Philippine representative to Miss World, while Precious Lara Quigaman was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International 2005 by previous year's winner, Margaret "Ma-An" Bayot.
In terms of performance (for the first decade of the 21st century) in the international arena, the 2005 winners has been the most successful. Gionna Cabrera, though unplaced in Miss Universe 2005, managed to win two awards, Miss Photogenic (the first of a three-peat for the country) and the Thai Airways Silk Award. Carlene Aguilar managed to be a semi-finalist at Miss World 2005, continuing the country's streak since 2002.
Precious Lara Quigaman, however, was the most successful. She managed to beat 51 candidates and capture the title of Miss International 2005, the first time since 1979. With her win she equaled Venezuela with the most wins at that particular pageant, though Venezuela has retained that title again after winning for the 5th time in 2006. Also, unlike in other national pageants such as Miss USA, Quigaman was able to keep her national title despite winning the international one.
Results
Placements
| Final results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Binibining Pilipinas - Universe 2005 | |
| Binibining Pilipinas - World 2005 | |
| Binibining Pilipinas - International 2005 | |
| 1st runner-up (Binibining Pilipinas - Tourism 2005) | |
| 2nd runner-up |
Melanie Ediza |
| The 11 Finalists (in order of announcement) |
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Special awards
Major awards
| Special Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Best in Swimsuit | Gionna Cabrera |
| Best in Long Gown | Gionna Cabrera |
| Miss Photogenic | Gionna Cabrera |
| Miss Friendship | Micaela Padilla |
| Miss Talent | Lois Montes |
| Miss Talent Runners - up |
Minor awards/Sponsor Awards
| Sponsor Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Philippine Airlines (PAL) | Carlene Aguilar |
| Binibining Avon | Carlene Aguilar |
| Smart Texter's Choice | Ricamarie Taylor |
| Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice | Ricamarie Taylor |
The Candidates
| No. | Contestant | Age, Ht, Representing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wendy Valdez | 22, 5'5.5", Navotas, Quezon City |
| 2 | Marie-Flor Hazel Perez | 24, 5'5.5", Valenzuela City, Metro Manila |
| 3 | Ricamarie Ann Taylor | 20, 5'6", Quezon City |
| 4 | April Jean Mañago | 23, 22, 5'7", Las Piñas |
| 5 | Allaine Christy Asuncion | 23, 5'7", Rizal |
| 6 | Joanna Rasay Rumohr | 18, 5'7", Novaliches, Quezon City |
| 7 | Joanna Rafbel Minerva Serrano | 23, 5'8.5", Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila |
| 8 | Carlene Ang Aguilar | 22, 5'8.5", Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| 9 | Mary Jane delos Santos Dela Cruz | 19, 5'8", Bulacan |
| 10 | Monifer Samonte | 22, 5'7.5", Pampanga |
| 11 | Katherine Reyes Aban | 23, 5'10", La Union |
| 12 | Marie May Rosalien Paloma | 24, 5'10.5", Caloocan City, Metro Manila |
| 14 | Aulorence Alipo-on | 23, 5'9", Olongapo City |
| 15 | Melanie Lariosa Ediza | 22, 5'8", Cebu City |
| 16 | Joanne Bustamante Padilla | 22, 5'9", Bulacan |
| 17 | Gionna Jimenez Cabrera | 22, 5'9.5", Pasig City, Metro Manila |
| 18 | Kristine Garcia Santiago | 19, 5'7.5", Angeles City, Pampanga |
| 19 | Mariflor Danganan Perez | 23, 5'8", Oriental Mindoro |
| 20 | Stephanie Florence Velasquez Magali | 21, 5'6.5", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 21 | Maria Micaela Isabel Trinidad Padilla | 21, 5'6.5", Las Piñas |
| 22 | Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman | 22, 5'5.5", Taguig City, Metro Manila |
| 23 | Lois Timkang Montes | 25, 5'5.5", Cebu City |
| 24 | Maricris Cruz Franco | 24, 5'6", Taguig City, Metro Manila |
Withdrawals
- Candidate #13, Gwennaelle Go Ruais, 19
- Candidate #25, Angelique Gustanski, 21
Repeaters and Crossovers from Major National Pageants prior to this date
- Candidate #7, Joanna Rafbel Serrano was Binibining Pilipinas 1999 Top 10 semifinalist
- Candidate #8, Carlene Aguilar was Miss Philippines Earth 2001 & Miss Earth 2001 Top 10 semifinalist
- Candidate #11, Katherine Aban was Binibining Pilipinas 2003 Top 10 semifinalist
- Candidate #22, Precious Lara Quigaman was Binibining Pilipinas 2001 candidate
Post-Pageant Notes
- Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2005, Gionna Cabrera competed at Miss Universe 2005 but unplaced, Miss Photogenic
- Binibining Pilipinas World 2005, Carlene Ang Aguilar competed at Miss World 2005 and placed Top 15 semifinalist
- Binibining Pilipinas International 2005, Precious Lara Quigaman competed at Miss International 2005 and became the eventual winner of Miss International 2005