Binibining Pilipinas 2008
| Binibining Pilipinas 2008 | |
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 Binibining Pilipinas 2008 winners from left to right: Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag (2nd Runner-Up), Patricia Fernandez (International), Janina San Miguel (World), Jennifer Barrientos (Universe), and Danielle Castaño (1st Runner-Up). | |
| Date | March 8, 2008 |
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| Entertainment |
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| Venue | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Broadcaster |
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| Entrants | 24 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Jennifer Barrientos San Mateo, Rizal |
| Congeniality | Evangeline Mae Castillo Tarlac City |
| Photogenic | Danielle Castaño Quezon City |
Binibining Pilipinas 2008 was the 45th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 8, 2008.[1]
At the end of the event, Anna Teresa Licaros crowned Jennifer Barrientos as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2008, Margaret Wilson crowned Janina San Miguel as Binibining Pilipinas World 2008, and Nadia Lee Cien Shami crowned Patricia Fernandez as Binibining Pilipinas International 2008. Danielle Castaño was named First Runner-Up and Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag was named 2nd Runner-Up.[2]
For personal reasons including the death of her grandfather, Janina San Miguel resigned her title as Binibining Pilipinas World 2008 in September 2008. The title was automatically transferred to the first runner-up, Danielle Castaño who went on to represent the Philippines at the Miss World 2008 pageant.[3][4]
Results
Placements
- Color keys
- The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
- The contestant was not able to compete in an International pageant.
- The contestant did not place.
| Placement | Contestant | International Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2008 |
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Unplaced – Miss Universe 2008 |
| Binibining Pilipinas World 2008 |
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Resigned due to personal issues |
| Binibining Pilipinas International 2008 |
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Top 15 – Miss International 2008 |
| 1st runner-up |
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Unplaced – Miss World 2008 |
| 2nd runner-up |
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| Top 10 |
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Special Awards
| Award | Contestant | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Photogenic |
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| Miss Talent |
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| Miss Friendship |
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| Best In Swimsuit |
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| Best In Long Gown |
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| Miss Bacchus Energy Drink |
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| Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice |
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| Miss Philippine Airlines |
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| Miss Ever Bilena |
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| Miss Natasha |
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| Miss Natasha Poise and Grace |
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Judges
- Joseph Bernardo – Philippine Ambassador to Spain
- Kristie Kenney – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of the United States
- Makoto Katsura – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of Japan
- Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. – Quezon City mayor
- Vijay Mallya – Chairman United Breweries Group / Kingfisher Airlines
- Jean Moueix – Chateau Petrus
- Vivienne Tan – Founder, Entrepreneurs School of Asia
- Oscar S. Salvacion – President Sofitel Philippine Plaza
- Marian Rivera – Actress, Ramp and Commercial Model
- Dennis Trillo – Multi-awarded Matinee Idol and Commercial Model
- Chris Tiu – TV Host
Contestants
24 contestants competed for the three titles.[1]
| No. | Contestant | Age | Hometown | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eizza Rancesca Lim | 23 | Cainta | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2004 1st runner-up |
| 2 | Patricia Isabel Fernandez | 22 | Pasig | |
| 3 | Toni Alyessa Hipolito | 18 | Quezon City | |
| 4 | Karla Paula Henry | 21 | Cebu City | |
| 5 | Maria Kristelle Lazaro | 22 | Daraga | |
| 6 | Evangeline Mae Castillo | 24 | Tarlac City | |
| 7 | Jennifer Barrientos | 22 | San Mateo | |
| 8 | Danielle Kirsten Muriel Castaño | 18 | Quezon City | |
| 9 | Kathleen Phyllis Guerrero | 25 | Quezon City | |
| 10 | Arvin Gail Arriola | 17 | Malolos | |
| 11 | Gianni Michelle Laudato | 24 | Bacoor | |
| 12 | Jaysel Arrozal | 17 | Valenzuela | |
| 13 | Tabetha Jo Frick | 17 | Camarines Sur | |
| 14 | Karen Golar | 24 | Bayawan | |
| 15 | Janina San Miguel | 17 | Quezon City | |
| 16 | Margarita Gutierrez | 24 | Manila | |
| 17 | Lady Lou Garidan | 21 | Cotabato | |
| 18 | Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag | 24 | Quezon City | |
| 19 | Patricia Frye Francisco | 17 | Ilocos Sur | |
| 20 | Roxanne Tadique | 21 | Quezon City | |
| 21 | Karla Cristina Garcia | 21 | Marilao | |
| 22 | Maria Anne Kathleen Labung | 22 | Pampanga | |
| 23 | Agatha Fontanilla | 21 | Catarman | |
| 24 | Rizza Liz Catigan | 21 | Bacolod |
Notes
Post-pageant Notes
- Jennifer Barrientos competed at Miss Universe 2008 in Nha Trang, Vietnam but was unplaced. Danielle Castaño was also unplaced when she competed at Miss World 2008 in Johannesburg. On the other hand, Patricia Fernandez was one of the twelve semifinalists when she competed at Miss International 2008 in Macau.[6]
- Both Karla Henry and Maria Kristelle Lazaro competed at Miss Philippines Earth 2008. Lazaro was crowned Miss Philippines Fire 2008, and while Henry won the Miss Philippines Earth 2008 title. Henry then competed Miss Earth 2008 in Angeles City and won. She was also won the Miss Photogenic Award and the Miss Earth Designers Award.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Bb. Pilipinas 2008 coronation night airs March 8 on GMA-7". Pep.ph. March 5, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "Jennifer Barrientos crowned Bb Pilipinas Universe". GMA News Online. March 9, 2008. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "RP's bet to Ms. World 2008 Janina San Miguel quits". ABS CBN News. September 30, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "Janina explains why she quit her throne". GMA News Online. December 1, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "Surprises and upsets highlight Binibining Pilipinas 2008". Pep.ph. March 9, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "Miss Venezuela wins Miss Universe 2008". Pep.ph. July 14, 2008. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ "Philippine bet is Miss Earth 2008". ABS-CBN News. November 12, 2008. Retrieved April 8, 2022.