Sunday, March 8, 2009

Binibining Pilipinas 2009 Winners


Bb. Pilipinas-International, Universe, and World

The Binibining Pilipinas Coronation Night, held last night at the Araneta Coliseum, was again a successful event. It crowned three new beauty queens which will be the Philippine representative for the coming international pageants. 22-year-old Pamela Bianca Manalo was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, 23-year-old Melody Gersbach as Bb. Pilipinas-International and 22-year-old Marie-Ann Umali as Bb. Pilipinas-World. Richell Angalot (GMA 7's Rich Asuncion), 20, was first runner-up while Regina Hahn, 26, was second runner-up.

Other celebrity candidates which include Priscilla Navida (PBB Teen Edition Plus), Cheryl Oliveros (of Wowowee's ASF Dancers), and Abby Cruz (2007 runner-up and girlfriend of host Paolo Bediones) did not make it even to the Top 10.

Special awardees:
Miss Natasha: Pamela Bianca Manalo
Miss Natasha Beauty: Richell Angalot
Miss Salsa Jeans: Priscilla Mae Honorio
Miss Photogenic: Marie-Ann Umali
Best in Swimsuit: Pamela Bianca Manalo
Best in Long Gown: Marie-Ann Umali
Best in Talent: Richell Angalot
Miss Friendship: Gizelle Jasmin Rivamonte
Miss Philippine Airlines: Pamela Bianca Manalo
Manila Bulletin's Readers' Choice Award: Pamela Bianca Manalo
Araneta Center's Shoppers' Choice Award: Richell Angalot

The pageant was hosted by Paolo Bediones, Iza Calzado, and Carlene Aguilar.

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