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Ariella Arida

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Hernandez and the surname or paternal family name is Arida.
Ariella Arida
Arida in 2013
Born
Ariella Hernandez Arida

(1988-11-20) November 20, 1988 (age 36)
Alaminos, Laguna, Philippines
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños (Chemistry)
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Universe Philippines 2013
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)

Ariella "Ara" Hernandez Arida (Tagalog: [aɾˈjɛlɐ hɛɾˈnɐndɛs ɐˈɾida]; born November 20, 1988) is a Filipino beauty pageant titleholder, actress, and model, who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2013. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2013 competition where she placed as the third runner-up.

Following her career in pageantry, Arida has starred in the films Coming Home (2020) and Sarap Mong Patayin (2021). In 2025, she became the national director of the Miss Universe Philippines Organization for training and development.

Early life and education

Ariella "Ara" Hernandez Arida was born in Alaminos, Laguna, Philippines, to academics Arlesito Arida of Alaminos, and Estella Arida (née Hernandez) of San Pablo.[2][3][4] She is a graduate of the University of the Philippines Los Baños with a degree in chemistry.[5][6][7] She is a member of Iglesia ni Cristo.[7] Prior to her career in pageantry, Arida was trained under Aces and Queens.[8]

Pageantry

Miss Philippines Earth 2012

Main article: Miss Philippines Earth 2012

Arida competed at the Miss Philippines Earth 2012 where she did not place.[9][10][11] Stephany Stefanowitz won the said pageant.[12]

Binibining Pilipinas 2013

Main article: Binibining Pilipinas 2013
Arida with Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Datul in 2013

Arida competed at the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 pageant held in the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 14, 2013. She would advance to the top 15 and win the award for Best in Swimsuit.[13][14] During the question and answer portion, she was asked: "Name a lesson about life that women can teach men.” In her answer, she emphasized the importance of sensitivity, acknowledging that "men are more logical when it comes to decision[-making]" as women "use our hearts and tend to get emotional in some of our decisions", naming it an attribute that women can teach to men.[15]

At the end of the event, Arida won the Miss Universe Philippines title, being crowned by her predecessor Janine Tugonon, who placed as the first runner-up in Miss Universe in the preceding year.[16][17][18]

At the end of her tenure, Arida crowned Mary Jean Lastimosa as her successor at the Binibining Pilipinas 2014.[19][20]

Miss Universe 2013

Main article: Miss Universe 2013

Arida represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia, on November 9, 2013. She won the 16th spot in the semifinals via the online vote.[21][22] She also bagged the Ice Princess award in the winter-themed glam shot competition.[23][24]

She would advance to the top five question and answer portion, where she was asked "what can be done about the lack of jobs for young people starting their careers around the world?" In her answer, she called for further investments in education, noting it as her primary advocacy and branding education as the "primary source and ticket to a better future".[25]

Arida finished as third runner-up to Gabriela Isler of Venezuela.[26][27][28] Her finish marked the Philippines's fourth consecutive year in the top five. Arida was also the only delegate representing an Asian country to place in the Top 5.[29][22]

Post-pageantry

Arida was designated as the national director of the Miss Universe Philippines pageant on February 16, 2025, after her predecessor, Shamcey Supsup-Lee, launched a bid for councilor in the 2025 Pasig local elections.[30][31] The pageant announced that Arida's role as national director will place emphasis on the training and development of its competitors, starting in that year's edition.[32]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Coming Home Mercy Dungca Supporting role [33]
2021 Sarap Mong Patayin Krista Main role [34]

Television

Year Title Role Network Ref.
2016–2017; 2021 Wowowin Herself/Co-host/Guest co-host GMA Network [35]
2017 Dear Uge Ariella [36]
Asia's Next Top Model Herself/Cycle 5 Guest STAR World
Rated K Herself/Guest ABS-CBN
Tonight with Boy Abunda
The Source CNN Philippines
ANC Headstart with Karen Davila ABS-CBN News Channel
2018 It’s Showtime Herself/Judge ABS-CBN
2018–2019 Playhouse Irene Flores [37]
2019–2020 The Killer Bride Tatiana Dela Torre [38]
Umagang Kay Ganda Herself/Co-Host
2020 Eat Bulaga! Herself/Guest Contestant GMA Network
2021 The Lost Recipe Lotus Mandela/Elora GMA News TV (now GTV) [39]
2021–2022 Stories From the Heart: The End of Us Eunice Uytengco GMA Network
2022 Wish Ko Lang: Selos Dayan
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Shamcey
2023 Black Rider Therese Soriano
2025 Shining Inheritance Sally

References

  1. ^ "Miss Universe Philippines used to be 'average'". INQUIRER.NET. April 16, 2013. Archived from the original on April 17, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  2. ^ Karen Valeza (April 15, 2013). "Laguna's pride Ariella Arida wins Bb. Pilipinas 2013". Yahoo!. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  3. ^ Camille Diola (June 26, 2013). "DepEd honors Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Ariella Arida's parents". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on April 16, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  4. ^ Neil A. Alcober (June 25, 2013). "DepEd honors beauty queen's parents as excellent teachers". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  5. ^ Adina, Armin; France-Presse, Agence (November 7, 2013). "Philippine bet tipped to win Miss Universe title in Moscow". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  6. ^ "Ariella Arida answers criticisms on her communication skills - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Chemistry Graduate is Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2013". Integrated Chemists of the Philippines. April 23, 2013. Archived from the original on June 24, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  8. ^ Magsanoc, Kai (October 18, 2013). "10 things you don't know about Miss Universe-PH Ariella Arida". RAPPLER. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  9. ^ "Chemistry Graduate is Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2013". Integrated Chemists of the Philippines. April 23, 2013. Archived from the original on June 24, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  10. ^ Requintina, Robert (May 26, 2012). "2012 Miss Philippines Earth Beauty Contest Completes Preliminary Competitions". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
  11. ^ Armin Adina (April 15, 2013). "UP graduate Ariella Arida bags Bb. Pilipinas-Universe crown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  12. ^ "Stephany Stefanowitz: Crowned as Miss Philippines Earth 2012". Philippine News. May 28, 2012. Archived from the original on October 25, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  13. ^ "24-year old beauty from Laguna crowned Bb. Pilipinas Miss Universe 2013". PTV News. April 15, 2013. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  14. ^ Jarloc, Glaiza (April 15, 2013). "Ariella Arida crowned Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2013". SunStar. Archived from the original on April 17, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  15. ^ "Bb. Pilipinas 2013 candidates in Q&A portion". ABS-CBN News. April 15, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  16. ^ Matilla, Dexter Rodrigo (April 15, 2013). "Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2013 Ariella Arida: I'm ready to face all the challenges". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  17. ^ Villanueva, Michael Josh (April 15, 2013). "Binibining Pilipinas 2013 winners crowned". Rappler. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  18. ^ Villanueva, Michael Josh (April 15, 2013). "Binibining Pilipinas 2013 winners crowned". Rappler. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  19. ^ Smith, Chuck (March 31, 2014). "Mary Jean Lastimosa crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2014". Philstar. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  20. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners at the Bb Pilipinas 2014 coronation night". Rappler. March 31, 2014. Archived from the original on October 7, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  21. ^ Kai Magsanoc (October 23, 2013). "Miss Universe-PH Ariella Arida: Whatever happens is God's will for me". Rappler. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  22. ^ a b Chuck Smith (November 10, 2013). "Ariella Arida takes 3rd runner up in Miss Universe 2013". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
  23. ^ Valdez, Euden (November 4, 2013). "Philippine bet shines in Miss Universe pre-pageant". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  24. ^ "Ariella Arida wins 'Ice Princess' title: report". ABS-CBN News. November 4, 2013. Archived from the original on August 22, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  25. ^ "Ariella Arida in Miss Universe Q&A". ABS-CBN News. November 10, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  26. ^ "Miss Universe 2013 Voting Rules". Miss Universe. Archived from the original on July 17, 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  27. ^ Miguel Dumaual (November 10, 2013). "Ariella Arida is Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner-up". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  28. ^ "Ariella Arida is 3rd runner-up in 2013 Miss Universe". Rappler. November 10, 2013. Archived from the original on September 23, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  29. ^ Moreno, Carolina (November 9, 2013). "Miss Universe 2013 Winner Is Venezuela's Gabriela Isler (PHOTOS) (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
  30. ^ Legaspi, C. Mendez (February 16, 2025). "Ariella Arida is new Miss Universe Philippines national director". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
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  32. ^ "Ariella Arida 'grateful and ready' to be Miss Universe PH national director | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on February 17, 2025. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  33. ^ Wang, Nickie (February 18, 2020). "It's a wrap for 'Coming Home'". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  34. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (September 24, 2021). "Ariella Arida, "nalansahan" sa kissing scene nila ni Lassy Marquez sa Sarap Mong Patayin". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  35. ^ "Ariella Arida is new 'Wowowin' co-host". Rappler. May 16, 2016. Archived from the original on September 11, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  36. ^ "Ariella, Lara at Lovely, mapapanood sa 'Dear Uge'". GMA News Online. November 18, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  37. ^ "Ariella Arida, na-starstruck kay Zanjoe at Angelica". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). November 5, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  38. ^ "WATCH: Ariella Arida showcases her acting skills on The Killer Bride". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 23, 2019. Archived from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  39. ^ "GTV's 'The Lost Recipe' continues to win over competition". Manila Bulletin. March 7, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe
(3rd Runner-Up)
2013 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Miss Universe Philippines
2013 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Fan Vote Winner
Miss Universe
2013 		Succeeded by
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