Binibining Pilipinas 2018 was the 55th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on March 18, 2018.[1]
| Binibining Pilipinas 2018 | |
|---|---|
 Catriona Gray, Miss Universe Philippines 2018 | |
| Date | March 18, 2018 |
| Presenters | |
| Entertainment | Iñigo Pascual |
| Theme | Celebrating the Art of Beauty |
| Venue | Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Broadcaster | ABS-CBN |
| Entrants | 40 |
| Placements | 25 |
| Winner | Catriona Elisa Gray Albay |
| Congeniality | Marie Sherry Ann Tormes Mandaluyong |
| Best National Costume | Catriona Elisa Gray Albay |
| Photogenic | Eva Psychee Patalinjug Cebu City |
At the end of the event, Rachel Peters crowned Catriona Gray as Miss Universe Philippines 2018, Maria Angelica de Leon crowned Ahtisa Manalo as Binibining Pilipinas International 2018, Chanel Olive Thomas crowned Jehza Huelar as Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2018, Elizabeth Clenci crowned Eva Patalinjug as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2018, Katarina Rodriguez crowned Karen Gallman as Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018, and Nelda Ibe crowned Michele Gumabao as Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2018. Vickie Rushton was named 1st Runner-Up and Samantha Bernardo was named 2nd Runner-Up.[1][2][3]
This pageant marks the emerald edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant. To mark the occasion, new crowns were designed for the incoming titleholders, and, for the first time, crowns were also awarded to the first and second runners-up.[4]
Results
Placements
- Color keys
- The contestant won in an International pageant.
- The contestant was a Finalist/Runner-up in an International pageant.
- The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
- The contestant did not place.
| Placement | Contestant | International placement |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Universe Philippines 2018 |
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Winner – Miss Universe 2018 |
| Binibining Pilipinas International 2018 |
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1st Runner-Up – Miss International 2018 |
| Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2018 |
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Top 10 – Miss Supranational 2018 |
| Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2018 |
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Unplaced – Miss Grand International 2018 |
| Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018 |
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Winner – Miss Intercontinental 2018 |
| Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2018 |
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Top 15 – The Miss Globe 2018 |
| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up |
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| Top 15 |
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| Top 25 |
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Special awards
| Award | Contestant | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Ever Bilena |
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[5] [6] [7] [8] |
| Miss Blackwater |
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| Miss EB Advance |
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| Miss Careline |
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| Pitoy Moreno Best in National Costume |
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| Miss Jag Denim Queen |
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| Reader's Choice |
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| Best in Talent |
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| Miss Friendship |
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| Face of Binibini (Miss Photogenic) |
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| Binibining PAL |
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| Best in Swimsuit |
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| Best in Long Gown |
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| Miss Cream Silk |
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Judges
- Edgar Saavedra – Megawide Construction Chairman[9]
- Mike Brown – General Manager, Novotel Manila Araneta Center[9]
- Gerald Anderson – actor[9]
- Alyssa Valdez – volleyball player[9]
- Martin Lopez – Chief Technology Officer, ABS-CBN Corporation[9]
- Thirdy Ravena – Ateneo Blue Eagles basketball player[9]
- H.E. Victor Hugo Echiverri – Colombian Ambassador to the Philippines[9]
- Precious Lara Quigaman – Miss International 2005, actress[9]
- Ces Oreña-Drilon – Head, ABS-CBN Lifestyle Ecosystem, news anchor[9]
- H.E. Sung Kim – Chairman of the Board of Judges, United States Ambassador to the Philippines[9]
Contestants
40 contestants competed for the six titles.[10]
| No. | Contestant | Age[a] | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton | 25 | Negros Occidental |
| 2 | Katherine Jane Ventura | 22 | Antipolo |
| 3 | Murielle Adrienne Orais | 26 | Cebu City |
| 4 | Ana Patricia Asturias | 25 | Tacloban |
| 5 | Rose Marie Murphy | 25 | Butuan |
| 6 | Janice Roman | 25 | Tondo, Manila |
| 7 | Sigrid Grace Flores | 25 | Catanduanes |
| 8 | Marie Sherry Ann Tormes | 26 | Polangui, Albay |
| 9 | Agatha Lei Romero | 23 | Fairview, Quezon City |
| 10 | Kayesha Clauden Chua | 25 | Bicol |
| 11 | Maria Andrea Abesamis | 26 | Pasig |
| 12 | Janette Roanne Sturm | 26 | General Santos |
| 13 | Kristie Rose Cequeña | 26 | Santa Rosa, Laguna |
| 14 | Samantha Mae Bernardo | 25 | Puerto Princesa |
| 15 | Juliana Kapeundl | 26 | Balayan, Batangas |
| 16 | Annalita Vizcarra | 23 | Murcia, Negros Occidental |
| 17 | Maria Ahtisa Manalo | 20 | Quezon |
| 18 | Rosantonette Mendoza | 26 | Mandaluyong |
| 19 | Michele Theresa Gumabao | 25 | Quezon City |
| 20 | Catriona Elisa Gray | 24 | Albay |
| 21 | Anjame Magbitang | 19 | Hagonoy, Bulacan |
| 22 | Sophia Juliann Baino | 24 | Batangas |
| 23 | Ena Louis Velasco | 25 | Cebu |
| 24 | Edjelyn Joy Gamboa | 25 | Oriental Mindoro |
| 25 | Jerelleen Rodriguez | 25 | Nasugbu, Batangas |
| 26 | Wynonah Van Joy Buot | 24 | Cebu City North |
| 27 | Henna Kaizelle Cajandig | 25 | Sultan Kudarat |
| 28 | Angelica Mae Corbe | 24 | Legazpi |
| 29 | Samantha Kaye Avestruz | 20 | Leyte |
| 30 | Sarah Margarette Joson | 24 | Manila |
| 31 | Jehza Mae Huelar | 23 | Davao City |
| 32 | Eva Psychee Patalinjug | 23 | Lapu-Lapu City |
| 33 | Stephanie Joy Abellanida | 22 | Cotabato |
| 34 | Mary Joy de Castro | 22 | Davao del Norte |
| 35 | Sandra Lemonon | 23 | Taguig |
| 36 | Loren Mar Artajos | 27 | Ilocos Sur |
| 37 | Patrizia Mariah Garcia | 24 | Cainta |
| 38 | Karen Juanita Gallman | 25 | Bohol |
| 39 | Trixia Marie Maraña | 25 | Dumaguete |
| 40 | Angelie Aubrey Asuncion | 24 | Casiguran, Sorsogon |
Notes
- ^ Ages at the time of the pageant
Post-pageant notes
- Catriona Gray competed at Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand and won. Karen Gallman also won when she competed at the Miss Intercontinental 2018 pageant in Manila. Gray was the fourth Miss Universe from the Philippines, while Gallman was the first Miss Intercontinental from the Philippines.[11][12]
- Maria Ahtisa Manalo competed at Miss International 2018 in Tokyo, Japan where she finished as First Runner-Up. On the other hand, Jehza Huelar finished as a Top 10 finalist when she competed at Miss Supranational 2018 in Krynica-Zdrój, Poland.[13][14]
- Eva Pyschee Patalinjug competed at Miss Grand International 2018 in Yangon, Myanmar but was unplaced. Patalinjug is currently the National Director of the Hiyas ng Pilipinas pageant, the first national pageant based in Cebu.[15][16]
- Michele Gumabao competed at The Miss Globe 2018 pageant in Albania where she finished as a Top 15 semifinalist. She also bagged the Miss Social Media and Miss Dream Girl awards. After her stint at Binibining Pilipinas, Gumabao competed at the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant representing Quezon City, and finished as Second Runner-Up.[17][18]
- Maria Andrea Abesamis competed again at Binibining Pilipinas in 2019 where she finished as First Runner-Up. She then took over the Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2019 title after the resignation of Samantha Lo. Abesamis was supposed to be the representative of the Philippines at the 2020 edition of Miss Grand International, but was not able to compete internationally due to age restrictions. Furthermore, Samantha Bernardo, Second Runner-Up at Binibining Pilipinas 2019 and candidate at Binibining Pilipinas 2021, was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2020 and withdrew her participation at Binibining Pilipinas 2021. Bernardo became the representative of the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2020 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand where she finished as First Runner-Up.[19][20]
References
- ^ a b "Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe-PH to lead all winners in Bb. Pilipinas 2018 pageant". Interaksyon. March 19, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ Guinto, Joel (December 17, 2018). "Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Binibining Pilipinas 2018". Rappler. March 18, 2018. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "FEARLESS FORECAST | Top picks for Bb. Pilipinas 2018". Interaksyon. March 18, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Binibining Pilipinas 2018". Rappler. March 18, 2018. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Binibining Pilipinas 2018". Rappler. March 18, 2018. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners of Binibining Pilipinas 2018". The Manila Times. March 19, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Mendez Legaspi, C. (March 19, 2018). "Binibining Pilipinas 2018 winners, special awards, highlights". Philstar. Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Binibining Pilipinas 2018: Panel of Judges". ABS-CBN Entertainment. March 19, 2018. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ Dumaual, Mario (January 16, 2018). "FULL LIST: Official Top 40 candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2018". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on January 16, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ Guinto, Joel (December 17, 2018). "Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ Adina, Armin; Udtohan, Leo (January 27, 2019). "Karen Gallman of PH crowned Miss Intercontinental 2018". Inquirer Lifestyle. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose (November 9, 2018). "Philippines almost wins Miss International 2018". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "WATCH: PHL's Jehza Huelar exits Miss Supranational 2018 among Top 10". GMA News Online. December 8, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "PH bet fails to make top 20 of Miss Grand International 2018". ABS-CBN News. October 25, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ Bracamonte, Earl D.C. (October 27, 2021). "First ever Cebu-based national pageant Hiyas ng Pilipinas opens applications for 2022". [Philippine Star]]. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "Michele Gumabao finishes in Top 15 of Miss Globe 2018". ABS-CBN News. October 22, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (October 26, 2020). "Iloilo bet is Miss Universe Philippines 2020". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "Bb. Pilipinas explains appointment of PH bet to Miss Grand International pageant". CNN Philippines. February 10, 2021. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "Samantha Bernardo is first runner-up in Miss Grand International 2020". Rappler. March 27, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2022.