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Binibining Pilipinas 2003

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Binibining Pilipinas 2003
DateMarch 15, 2003
PresentersTJ Manotoc, Pops Fernandez, and Brad Turvey[1]
VenueAraneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
BroadcasterGMA Network
Entrants27
WinnerCarla Gay Sunga Balingit
Angeles, Pampanga
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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.[2][3]

Later that year, Noela Mae Evangelista was appointed as Bb. 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.
Final result Contestant International placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003
  • Bb. #23 - Carla Gay Sunga Balingit
Unplaced
Binibining Pilipinas World 2003
  • Bb. #19 - Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon
Top 5
Binibining Pilipinas-International 2003
Unplaced
1st Runner-Up
  • Bb. #13 - Kate Sephora Roldan Baesa
2nd Runner-Up
  • Bb. #20 - Noela Mae Buhion Evangelista
    (Appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Queen of Tourism 2003)
Queen of Tourism International 2003
Top 12
  • Bb. #1 - Maria del Carmen Muertegui Antigua
  • Bb. #15 - Anne Marie Sio Falcon
  • Bb. #16 - Sanya Astra Smith
  • Bb. #17 - Ariane Garcia
  • Bb. #18 - Angelina Louise Hubilla Corstorphan
  • Bb. #24 - Diana Lim Sadie
  • Bb. #25 - Maria Elena Genota Andaya

Special awards

Major awards

Award Contestant Ref.
Best in Swimsuit
  • Bb. #18 – Angelina Corstorphan
 [2]
Best in Evening Gown
  • Bb. #23 – Carla Gay Balingit
Miss Photogenic/AGFA
  • Bb. #12 – Jhezarie Javier
Miss Friendship
  • Bb. #10 – Carolyn Ramos
Miss Talent
  • Bb. #22 – Gretchen Malalad

Award Contestant Ref.
Miss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night
  • Bb. #19 – Maria Rafaela Yunon
 [2]
Miss Creamsilk Beautiful Hair
  • Bb. #25 – Maria Elena Andaya
Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin
  • Bb. #18 – Angelina Corstorphan
Miss Close-Up Smile
  • Bb. #20 – Noela Mae Evangelista
Binibining Avon
  • Bb. #20 – Noela Mae Evangelista
Miss PAL Sunniest Personality
  • Bb. #12 – Jhezarie Javier
Miss Red Bull Supreme Energy
  • Bb. #22 – Gretchen Malalad
Miss Myra 300-E
  • Bb. #12 – Jhezarie Javier
Manila Bulletin Texter's Choice Award
  • Bb. #14 – Jacquelyne Inoferio

Candidates

27 delegates have been selected to compete in this year.[4]

No. Candidate Age City/Province Placement
1 Maria del Carmen Muertegui Antigua 24 Cebu City
Top 12
2 Anna Kathrina Fagela Ashby 19 Quezon City, Metro Manila
3 Cherry May Bacarro 24 Cagayan de Oro City
4 Aloha Crisostomo 24 Angeles City, Pampanga
5 Nilda Perelonia Baliwag 20 Makati, Metro Manila
6 Farrah Casilda Asdillo Tuballa 19 Zamboanga City
7 Gladys Cruz 20 Bulacan
8 Ruth Faye Toribio 22 Quezon City, Metro Manila
9 Jeramie Cortes Alagon 20 Zambales
10 Carolyn Ramos 22 Quezon City, Metro Manila
11 Penelope Grulla 24 Manila, Metro Manila
12 Jhezarie Gamez Javier 21 Antipolo City
Binibining Pilipinas International 2003
13 Kate Sephora Roldan Baesa 20 Quezon City, Metro Manila
1st Runner-Up
14 Jacquelyne Inoferio 19 San Pedro, Laguna
15 Anne Marie Sio Falcon 21 Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Top 12
16 Sanya Astra Smith 18 Makati, Metro Manila
Top 12
17 Ariane Garcia 18 Lucena City
Top 12
18 Angelina Louise Hubilla Corstorphan 17 Pasig, Metro Manila
Top 12
19 Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon 21 Tarlac
Binibining Pilipinas World 2003
20 Noela Mae Buhion Evangelista 20 Iligan City
2nd Runner-Up
21 Angelica Santos Sandel 21 San Juan, Metro Manila
22 Gretchen Malalad 24 Pasig, Metro Manila
23 Carla Gay Sunga Balingit 19 Angeles City, Pampanga
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003
24 Diana Lim Sadie 20 Bicol Region
Top 12
25 Maria Elena Genota Andaya 24 Batangas City
Top 12
26 Maria Althea Rose Mauricio 21 Bacolod City
27 Joy delos Reyes 20 Makati, Metro Manila

Notes

Withdrawals

  • Caroline Lontoc
  • Marjorie Torres
  • Sheryl Lou Franco

Repeaters and crossovers

Post-pageant notes

  • Bb. Pilipinas Universe, Carla Gay Balingit competed at Miss Universe 2003 but was unplaced.
  • Bb. Pilipinas World, Maria Rafaela Yunon competed at Miss World 2003 and was a Top 5 finalist.[5]
  • Bb. Pilipinas International, Jhezarie Javier competed at Miss International 2003 but was unplaced. She also competed at Miss ASEAN 2005 and was crowned Miss ASEAN 2005.
  • Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner-up, Noela Mae Evangelista competed at Queen of Tourism International 2003 and was crowned Queen of Tourism International 2003.[6]
  • Bb. Pilipinas Semi-finalist, Ana Marie Falcon entered show business with a screen name Francine Prieto.

References

  1. ^ Francisco, Butch (March 18, 2003). "A well-presented Binibini show". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c 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.
  3. ^ Lo, Ricky (March 23, 2003). "Beauties & Brains". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Lo, Ricky (March 14, 2003). "Mirror, mirror on the wall..." Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  5. ^ Lo, Ricky (December 12, 2003). "Mafae happy with Top 5 finish at Miss World". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  6. ^ Lo, Ricky (November 10, 2003). "Beauty (titles) run in the family". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.

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