Janicel Lubina
Janicel Lubina | |
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| Born | Janicel Jaranilla Lubina April 1, 1995 |
| Alma mater | STI College |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Spouse | James Valera (m. 2018) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Binibining Pilipinas International 2015 |
| Agency | Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
| Major competition(s) |
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Janicel Jaranilla Lubina-Valera (born April 1, 1995) is a Filipino beauty pageant titleholder and actress who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2015. Prior to that she was crowned as the 1st Princess (1st Runner-up) at the Miss World Philippines 2013 pageant.
Biography
Janicel Lubina studied Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management at STI College as a scholar for before winning Miss Bikini Philippines 2013.[1][2] From her beginnings as a housemaid along with her mother, Lubina was spotted and convinced by a make-up artist, who later became her handler to join beauty pageants.[3]
Pageantry
Mutya ng Palawan
Lubina joined this pageant where she won the title Mutya ng Palawan 2012.[4][5]
Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines
Lubina joined this pageant where she won the title Slimmers' World Miss Bikini Philippines 2013. This was her first exposure to national beauty contests.[6]
Miss Scuba International 2012
Lubina competed at this pageant that was held in Jakarta, Indonesia where she made it to the Top 5 but failed to earn a spot in the Top 3.[5][6]
Miss World Philippines 2013
Lubina joined for the first time a Major National Pageant in Miss World Philippines 2013. She placed 1st Princess behind the winner Megan Young, who would be later crowned as Miss World 2013.[7][8]
Binibining Pilipinas 2015
Lubina joined again at a major national pageant, this time at the Binibining Pilipinas 2015 which was held in Araneta Coliseum on March 15, 2015. She was Candidate #11 in the competition. She was one of the winners and was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas International 2015.[9][10]
Miss International 2015
Lubina represented Philippines at the Miss International 2015 held in Japan on November 5, 2015. She placed as one of the Top 10 Finalists. She also won the Best Dresser Special Award.[11][12]
Personal life
In 2018, Lubina married her fiancé James Valera.[13]
References
- ^ "Sweeter the second, third time around". philstar.com. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ Exclusive interview with Bb. Pilipinas International 2015!. YouTube. March 20, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ "From kasambahay to beauty queen: Janicel recalls journey". March 20, 2015.
- ^ "Binibining Pilipinas candidate, proud na dating kasambahay". GMA News Online. February 18, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ a b Adina, Armin (May 17, 2013). "Miss Bikini: 'Brown is beautiful'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ a b "A look at Janicel Lubina's Miss International journey". Philstar. November 5, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ "Megan Young is Miss World PH 2013". ABS-CBN News. August 18, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "WINNERS: Miss World Philippines 2013". Rappler. August 18, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Bb Pilipinas 2015 coronation night". Rappler. March 15, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "List of Winners: Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Full Results". The Summit Express. March 15, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ "PH bet Janicel Lubina finishes in Top 10 of Miss International 2015". Rappler. November 5, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ "PHL bet Janicel Lubina makes it to Miss International Top 10". GMA News Online. November 5, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ Contrivida, Evo Joel (November 12, 2020). "Palaweña Beauty Queen Janicel Lubina releases signature shoe brand". Palawan Daily News. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
