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| EXCLUSIVE POST PARTY PHOTOS: Binibining Pilipinas 2017 winners with BPCI Chairperson Madam Stella Marquez-Araneta and Mr. Jorge Araneta during the victory party inside the Araneta Coliseum. |
Rachel Louise Peters,
a stunning 25-year-old, Filipina-British beauty from Camarines Sur with a
million dollar legs, was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2017 during the
glittering grand coronation finals at Smart Araneta Coliseum Sunday night,
succeeding Maxine Medina as the country’s representative in the Miss Universe
pageant.
Peters, an
event organizer, nailed the Q&A interview with a quick reply to Philippine-European
Union Ambassador Franz Jessen question, "This week, the Philippines hosted
the ASEAN Summit. If you were invited to speak, what would have been your
message to the leaders?"
“I believe one
of the biggest problems that our country is facing today is divisiveness in
politics, in religion and also in culture. And I believe that it is something
that is the same across the world. And that is something I would want to
address. I believe that when people can learn to tolerate each other’s
differences and respect each other’s opinions, then we will just be a stronger
nation and world,” her witty game-changer answer which swayed the judges’ nod
to her favor.
Peters, who
was 4th Princess in 2014 Miss World Philippines, also bagged the Miss
Photogenic, Best in Swimsuit and Jag Denim Jeans Queen special awards. A lover of dogs, riding horses and the beach,
Peters is a graduate of Business, Tourism & Events at the La Trobe
University in Australia and an International Baccalaureate at the British
School in Phuket, Thailand. Confessing she is a full-Filipina at heart, Peters
has also captured her provincial governor’s heart.
Maria Angelica
de Leon, the 23-year-old, daughter of Christopher de Leon, became only the 4th
actor’s daughter to win a major title after Chat Silayan, Charlene Gonzales and
Ruffa Gutierrez. The opera singer, Culinary Arts graduate in New Zealand, was
crowned by reigning Miss International Kylie Versozaand will try to keep her
crown for the second consecutive year.
“I think I can
box better than males. I believe I can do everything better than males because
it isn’t about gender at all. It’s about your abilities, your strength, your
weaknesses and your confidence within yourself. With that, you can achieve
anything,” De Leon, the Best in Evening Gown and Miss Creamsilkwinner, smartly
answered to her question “What activity that is male-oriented that you can
equally do as well if not better than males?”
The Q&A
portion proved to be nerve-wracking once again, especially, to Sirene Sutton
who ran out of time before she could even thought of an answer her question“Is
it right for parents to demand support from children in exchange of raising
them?Nevertheless, majority of the Top 15 candidates gave answers with flying
colors to various issues from traffic, same-sex marriage to imposition of death
penalty.
A major change
was made in this year’s pageant with the naming of 25 semi-finalists, an
additional ten from the previous years. Unfortunately, this change did not work
to either of the sisters Kimberly and Dindi Pajares.
Katarina Sonja
Rodriguez, a 24-year-old, Business Management and Philosophy graduate of De la
Salle University, who was named Miss Philippine Airlines (PAL), was also
impressive in her Q&A. “My definition of a winner is somebody who
understands that winning isn’t just because of the real way, it’s because of
the responsibility that comes along when you win and how you execute the job
after you win. I think a winner is somebody who knows how to inspire others,
who inspire and brave and so ever curious.” She was named Bb. Pilipinas
Intercontinental.
Other big
winners were Nelda Ibe, a 24-year-old, cadet pilot, named Bb. Pilipinas Globe;
Elizabeth DuradoClenci, a 26-year-old, Fil-Romanian guitarist, who was named
Bb, Pilipinas Grand International; and Chanel Olive Thomas, a 26-year-old,
Business Administration graduate, crowned Bb. Pilipinas Supranational.
Charmaine
Elima, a a 24-year-old, PAL flight attendant, who was one of the top favorites,
finished a strong First runner up, making her still eligible to join in next
year pageant. Dentist, Kristel Guelos was named 2nd runner up.
Thomas was
also named Miss Friendship, Dane Felisse Marasigan was Best in Talent and Juliana
Kapeundl was the People’s Choice giving her a Top 15 placement. Others in the
Top 15 were JehzaHuelar, Christagale Borja(Manila Bulletin People’s Choice),
Camille Manalo, Gabriela Ortega and Larah Grace Lacap. Rounding out the Top 25
were Arienne Louise Calingo, Beatrice Valente, Sammie Anne Legaspi, Maria
Bejieleen Nama, Jennyline Carla Malpaya, Vanessa Saliba, Kristi Rose Cequeña, Ruffa
Nava and Ana Patricia Asturias.
Outgoing 2016
Bb. Pilipinas queens gave their traditional farewell walks with Bb.
Supranational Joanna Eden, Bb. Intercontinental Jennifer Hammond, Bb. Globe
Nicole Manalo, Bb. Grand International Nicole Cordoves, Miss International 2016
Kylie Verzosa and Bb. Pilipinas Universe Maxine Medina.
Miss Universe 2015
Pia Wurtzbach, who was simply stunning in three gown changes, hosted the show
splendidly with actor Xian Lim, ably supported by 2010 Miss Universe 4th
runner-up Venus Raj. Dashing matinee
idol Daniel Padilla serenaded the Top 15 singing “The Way You Look Tonight.”
Other guest performers were Daryl Ong, JR and Jason Dee.
Sitting at the
judges’ table were actor Paulo Avelino, CNN Philippine anchor Mitzi Borromeo,
Brazilian Ambassador Rodrigo do Amaral Souza, European Ambassador Franz Jessen,
ABS-CBN news anchor Ted FAilon, - ABS-CBN News anchor, ABS-CBN marketing
head NandyVillar - ABS-CBN Marketing Head, TV host, PLDT EVP and Chief Revenue
Officer Eric Alberto PLDT and Phil Reed. Chairperson and Vice Chairperson were Madam
Stella Marquez Araneta, Conchitina Sevilla Bernardo. Report and
Exclusive Photos by Eton B. Concepcion
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