The 30 contestants of Bb. Pilipinas 2012
The 30 contestants of Binibining Pilipinas 2012 have been busy with a packed schedule of official activities, since the start of the annual pageant which kicked off last February. Public appearances, fashion shows and even a talent showcase are only part of the road to the biggest beauty event in the Philippines.
Representatives to Miss Universe, Miss International, Tourism Queen and Miss Supranational will be chosen during the annual gala.
Madame Stella Marquez de Araneta (organizer) with 2011 Binibinis Dianne Necio, Shamcey Supsup and Isabella Manjon
You can meet the 30 contestants posing in their official headshots by clicking HERE. Who are your favorites?
Photos courtesy Bb. Pilipinas
the real filipina beauty look is Ms. Roxanne Jesalva….. truly she can represent Philippines….. other kasi halos half-breed na at di mo masasabing purong Filipina!!!! I bet for true-blooded Filipina pa rin!!!
go. pat .. ikaw talaga pinaka nag standout sa pic… khit di ka mana ganun pa ka galing sa communication skills i know matututo ka pa mas madaming nanalo sa ms.U sayo na di alam mag english ..GO PAT … FOR MISS UNIVERSE THEN NICOLE FOR MS.INETRNATIONAL ..
GINA JOY HOWELL: A FOUR-CUT JEWEL FOR BB. PILIPINAS 2012
By ARIEL ALLERA
Cebu
Twenty-year-old Gina Joy Howell may not be the most hyped Binibining Pilipinas 2012 candidate, but she is damned well one beauteous belle worthy to wear a crown and bring honor to our country. I can’t say it enough: that she is perfect Miss International material, simply because she is gently beautiful owing to her soft facial features, demure demeanor, and immaculately clear complexion. Much as I’d like to give her the title, I have no right to limit her potential to such crown alone.
As pageant enthusiasts and supporters, we now have one more reason to be excited for our favorite candidates, because last March 7, BPCI (Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc.) acquired the franchise of a four-year-old global beauty pageant based in Europe; thus, four glittering crowns will be awarded this year: Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, Bb. Pilipinas-International, Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism, and Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational.
I was happy upon reading the news, because I’ve always visited the pageant’s website since the contest was founded in 2009 by World Beauty Association in Poland, and I believe in its mission that reads, “It is our passion to tear down borders. We draw attention to those countries on their way to become tourism destinations of high attraction. We enable the youth to expand their horizons by showing them the beautiful side of a truly globalized world.” Needless to say, Gina Howell’s youthful energy and vibrant beauty are very much in keeping with all of the above.
Any of the candidates could pass for every title in store, but what makes Miss International different from Miss Universe is the certain amount of fierceness. Yes, a Miss Universe doesn’t have to be fiercely beautiful all the time, but let’s face it, most Miss Universes (including the runners-up) do look so. Moreover, the fact that you are Miss Universe doesn’t necessarily mean you are more beautiful than Miss International, or than Miss Tourism Queen International, or than Miss Supranational—your distinct beauty just happens to be fit for that title.
Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Quigaman said that her childhood dream was to become Miss Universe. Had she been chosen to represent our country to the Miss Universe pageant in 2005, I’m sure she would’ve been easily blown out of the top five by no less than the four fierce Latina beauties: fourth runner-up Monica Spear (Venezuela), third runner-up Laura Elizondo (Mexico), second runner-up Renata Sone (Dominican Republic), and first runner-up Cynthia Olavarria (Puerto Rico), not to mention the winner who was the fiercest and the fairest of them all, Natalie Glebova from Canada.
What makes Gina Howell a cut above the rest is her five-feet-nine stature and svelte figure, which can take her just about anywhere, help her land safely, and let her bring home the bacon, if ever the Bb. Pilipinas-International crown won’t be bestowed on her. Since the pageant started in 1993, the winners of Miss Tourism Queen International vary in terms of look and style, just like Miss Supranational which is still new in the industry. It goes without saying that Gina can go between the four titles, because… done with fiercely styled hair, seductive eyebrow shape, dramatic eye shadow, thicker eyeliner, meticulously contoured nose, rouge blush, and a lip color only a team of Kryolan professional make-up artists could decide, Gina is good to go for Miss Universe!
The first time I saw Gina Joy Howell was during the Search for 2010 Mr. & Miss University-Philippines, an annual national inter-varsity beauty pageant held at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, in which she placed first runner-up to Sabrinne Al-Tawil, one of last year’s Binibining Pilipinas official candidates. I was the Region 7 delegate’s makeup artist and Gina represented Region 3. She was very sweet and well-mannered. Her impeccable Amerasian countenance, smooth skin, silky black hair, and stunning elegance made me think that she should consider joining Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant someday. Such combination of beauty and height should not be put in vain, for many are called but only few are chosen. There are a lot of beautiful girls out there who would kill to become Binibining Pilipinas, but could only keep on wishing, because their height won’t suffice. When I saw Gina popping out of the Gateway Suites after the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 final screening last February 11, I couldn’t help but take pride in my hunch two years ago. I was so happy to see her there, especially that she’s one of the standouts from this year’s lineup. I congratulated her on making it as an official candidate, and am very proud of her because she has what it takes to represent our country internationally.
- (Ariel Allera, Cebu City)
Among this year’s bevy of beauties, Angeles City-Pampanga’s Gina Joy Howell tops my favorite picks for the title of Binibining Pilipinas-International 2012. Why? She’s a natural charmer, a pretty lady, a lovely lass, some perfect girlfriend material. I will never ever fall in love with a woman, but I have a feeling that’s what a Miss International is mostly about—however, the smart and gorgeous Gina may not be able to prove her brains in this event that traditionally skips the all-important interview competition. And because the Miss International Beauty Pageant may not be quite particular about height, Gina’s five-feet-nine stature would be an ace up her sleeve.
Gina Howell’s immaculate, almost porcelain-white skin stems from an unblemished mix of American and Filipino blood. She glides like a darling of the crowd. While many missologists are saying she looks like Binibining Pilipinas-International 2004 Margaret Ann Bayot, I would say that she bears more than a passing resemblance to Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, only a little fairer in complexion. And because Melanie was awarded by Global Beauties as the Most Beautiful Miss International 1960 – 2000, it would be perfect if Gina be given the Binibining Pilipinas-International crown, so that the Miss International Beauty Pageant organizers in Japan would feel visited by the most memorable winner that has ever walked their stage. Needless to say, Gina would also make a strong contender for Miss Tourism Queen International, but she is too pretty for Miss Universe.
- (Ariel Allera, Cebu City)
DISAGREE..SORRY
if c patricia ejercitado maging miss philippines universe sure ko talo tayo for miss universe 2012….mas maganda at matangkad pa sa kanya c kimberly leggets ng malaysia…..=)
My bets so far (as of this writing)
Universe – Patricia Ejercitado
International – Elaine Kay Moll
Tourism Queen International – Janine Tugonon
Supranational – Jaine Hidalgo
Runners-up :
MJ Lastimosa
Nicole Schmitz
miss philippines universe- number 8…miss nicole schmitz
miss philippines international- number 1…karen gallman
miss philippines tourism queen international- number 30- sherlyn gonzales
miss philippines supranational- number 9 …mary jean lastimosa
1st runner up- number 7…patricia lae ejercitado
2nd runner up- number 5…rose ann aguilar
other semi finalist
1. number 4 jaine hidalgo
2. number 15 elaine kay moll
3. number 18 janine tugonon
4. number 20 roxanne tadique
5. number 29 annalie forbes
My choices for Miss Philippines
Universe – #7
World – #4 or #20
International – #9
Supranational – # 20 or #4
La organizadora Stella Marques fue señorita Colombia, ella es de la ciudad de Pasto, y ahora vive en Filipinas, ha organizado bien este evento, y los ultomos dos años han escojido unas fuertes rivales a miss universo, esperemos que este año no se la diferencia.
BB. PILIPINAS UNIVERSE- MS NICOLE SCHMITZ…
BB. PILIPINAS INTERNATIONL- MS MJ LASTIMOSA
BB. PILIPINAS TOURISM- MS.KAREN HOLLMAN
BB. PILIPINAS SUPRANATIONAL- MS. ROSS ANN AGUILAR
RUNNERS UP
MS.PATRICIA EJERCITADO
MS.JANINE TAGUNON
miss philippines universe is contestant no. 3
miss philippines supranational contestant no. 11
miss philippines international contestant no. 1
miss philippines tourism is the girl in long red gown behind contestant no. 20
i feel philippines has gr8 looking girls this year.
Bb.Pilipinas UNIVERSE:#13 Katrina Dimaranan(18yo)
Bb.Pilipinas INTERNATIONAL:#19 Roxanne Jesalva(18yo)
Bb.Pilipinas TOURISM:#14 Gina Howell(20yo)
Bb.Pilipinas SUPRANATIONAL:#15 Elaine Moll(20yo)
Miss Supranational in Poland should be a grandslam this year, the pageant is more competitive and entertaint that international and queen international
@ Elijah, Miss Supranational entered the Grand Slam in 2010.