13 things about Miss Universe Kalibo 2026 Imelda Schweighart

Imelda Bautista Schweighart represented Puerto Princesa, Philippines in the 50th edition of Binibining Pilipinas and the 16th edition of Miss Philippines Earth. She represented the country in the 16th edition of Miss Earth.

BIOGRAPHY

Schweighart is a German-Filipino actor and beauty queen also known as Imee Hart. She was born in Limassol, Cyprus to a German father named Gunther Schweighart and a Filipino mother named Annabeth “Beth” Bautista.

Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, Gunther worked as a shipping line technician. Beth is from Palawan, Philippines.

Raised in Puerto Princesa, Imelda later moved to Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. She studied theater arts at the Meridian International College in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines.

On May 29, 2025, Schweighart turned 30. Here are 13 more things about her:

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Imelda is 5’7″ tall. The father of her son Noach is Man of the World Philippines 2016 Christopher “Chriz” Comicho Dulagan.

2010s

• On April 14, 2013, she represented Puerto Princesa at Bb. Pilipinas 2013 and competed against 49 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila. She finished in the Top 15.
• On June 11, 2016, she represented Puerto Princesa at Miss Philippines Earth 2016 and competed against 45 other candidates at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City. She won the title.
• On October 29, 2016, she represented the Philippines at Miss Earth 2016 and competed against 82 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She was unplaced.
• On July 21, 2017, she gave birth to Noach via water birth.
• On February 21, 2018, she filed a case against Dulagan for child support and violation of the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004.

2020s

• On July 15, 2023, she competed against 22 other Miss Universe Germany 2023 candidates at the Holiday Inn Düsseldorf-Neuss in Neuss, Germany. She was unplaced.
• On July 9, she competed against 17 other candidates in the female category of Century Tuna Superbods 2024 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. She finished in the Top 8 and won the Supermom award.
• On October 14, 2025, she was appointed Miss Universe Kalibo 2026.
• Representing Kalibo, she participated in several Miss Universe Philippines 2026 activities but on March 28, 2026, she was disqualified so she could not participate in the coronation ceremony at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 1, 2026.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3R7fgWuKpM

13 things about Bb. Pilipinas 2026 candidate Gwen Soriano

Gwendoline Meliz “Gwen” F. Soriano represented Pangasinan, Philippines in Miss Millennial Philippines and Baguio City, Philippines in Miss Universe Philippines. She will compete in the 62nd edition of Binibining Pilipinas.

BIOGRAPHY

Originally from Labrador, Pangasinan, Soriano is a Filipino actor, model and beauty queen. She is an alumna of Saint Louis University in Upper General Luna, Baguio City.

Soriano is Adam Soriano, Gilbert Leif F. Soriano Jr. and Golda Meir Soriano‘s sister. Their parents Gilbert Leif F. Soriano Sr. and Melba Soriano got married on August 21, 1963.

Originally from San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Melba is an alumna of the University of Luzon in Dagupan, Pangasinan. Gilbert Sr. is a civil engineer and entrepreneur who owns G.U. Soriano Enterprises, which was launched in Labrador in December 2010.

On January 11, 2026. Gwen turned 27. Here are 13 more things about her:

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Gwen is a resident of Bakakeng Central, Baguio City. She was already a professional actor and model before she competed at Miss Universe Philippines 2025.

2010s

• From January 2018 to March 2018, she was an intern at ABS-CBN’s office in Baguio City.
• On June 14, 2019, her sister Golda married Jeremiah Versoza Erasquin.
• She, Enzo Pineda and Rubylyn Sabariza starred in “Hush” Season 1 episode 5 “Maid Love”, which was released on iWant TV on January 23, 2019.
• On March 25, 2019, she represented Labrador at Limgas na Pangasinan 2019 and competed against 14 other finalists at the Capitol Plaza of Pangasinan Provincial Capitol in Lingayen, Pangasinan. She won the title.
• On October 26, 2019, she represented Pangasinan at Miss Millennial Philippines 2019 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She finished in the Top 10.
• She starred in the short film “Sa Gitna ng Lungsod”, which was released in the Philippines on November 7, 2019.

2020s

• From February 2020 to March 2020, she was a research intern with AksyonTV anchor Erwin Tulfo.
• On June 20, 2020, she graduated from the Trinity University of Asia in Quezon City, Metro Manila with a bachelor’s degree in communication.
• From June 2020 to December 2020, she was a part-time social media manager and human resources manager at Casipit Dental Group.
• From May 2021 to November 2021, she was featured in commercials for various brands including Creamsilk, KFC, Lactezin, Oishi, Sanicare and Yamaha.
• On April 27, 2022, she, Maria Francesca Taruc and Iman Franchesca Cristal withdrew from Bb. Pilipinas 2022, which was held on July 31, 2022.
• In October 2022, she joined Servicio Mobile App in Singapore.
• In January 2023, she left Servicio Mobile App.
• In March 2023, she walked for Michael Miguel in a fashion show in Umingan, Pangasinan.
• In January 2024, she joined SMDC as an international property specialist.
• On August 30, 2024, she represented Bakakeng Central at Miss Baguio 2024 and competed against 12 other finalists at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center. She won the title.
• On May 2, 2025, she represented Baguio at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and competed against 65 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She finished in the Top 12.
• On March 23, 2026, she was selected as one of the 36 Bb. Pilipinas 2026 candidates in Quezon City.
• In June 2026, she will compete against 35 other Bb. Pilipinas candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

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36 Bb. Pilipinas 2026 candidates announced

Katrina Johnson represented the Davao Region of the Philippines at Binibining Pilipinas 2025 and competed against 35 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on June 15, 2025. She ranked first and was crowned Bb. Pilipinas International 2025.

In second place was Annabelle Mae McDonnell of Iligan, who was crowned Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2025. Dalia Varde Khattab of Las Piñas, Metro Manila and Kathleen Enid Espenido of Siargao, Surigao del Norte were the respective first and second runners-up.

Bb. Pilipinas 2026 contestants

In June 2026, Johnson and McDonnell will crown their respective successors at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. It is the 62nd edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Miss International and The Miss Globe candidates of the Philippines.

On March 23, 2026, the 36 Bb. Pilipinas 2026 candidates were announced. Here are their names:

On October 15, 2025, McDonnell represented the Philippines at The Miss Globe 2025, competed against 50 other candidates at the Pallati i Kongreseve in Tirana, Albania and finished in the Top 11. In November 2026, Johnson will represent the Philippines at Miss International 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.

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13 things about MGI All Stars 2026 candidate Gazini Ganados

Gazini Christiana Jordi Acopiado Ganados is from Talisay, Cebu, Philippines. She represented the country in the 68th edition of Miss Universe and will represent the country in the first edition of Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars.

BIOGRAPHY

Ganados is a Palestinian-Filipino model and beauty queen born in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines to a Palestinian father and Filipino mother. After Ganados’s parents separated, she was raised by her maternal grandparents.

On December 26, 2025, Ganados turned 30. Here are 13 more things about her:

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Ganados is 5’9″ tall. She previously lived in Loon, Bohol, Philippines.

2010s

• On October 12, 2014, she competed against 25 other Miss World Philippines 2014 candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines and finished in the Top 13.
• On April 24, 2015, she represented Sinulog Festival of Bantayan, Cebu at Reyna ng Aliwan 2025 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Aliw Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex in Pasay City. She, Vianca Louise Marcelo and Jaymie Lou Pagulayan were second runners-up to Stephanie Joy Abellanida.
• On May 14, 2016, she represented Cebu City at Miss Pearl of the Philippines 2016 and competed against 35 other candidates at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium of RCBC Plaza in Makati City, Metro Manila. She was unplaced but she won the Best in Regional Costume award.
• On August 7, 2016, she was crowned Miss Cesafi 2016.
• On February 21, 2017, she represented Central Visayas at Miss PRISAA 2017 and competed against 12 other candidates. She was second runner-up to Sharifa Akeel.
• On July 22, 2017, she represented Loon at Miss Bohol 2017 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Bohol Wisdom School gymnasium in Tagbilaran, Bohol. She was runner-up to Pauline Amelinckx.
• On June 9, 2019, she represented Talisay at Bb. Pilipinas 2019 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila. She ranked first and was crowned Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2019.
• On December 8, 2019, she represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2019 and competed against 89 other candidates at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. She finished in the Top 20.

2020s

• On January 24, 2020, she revealed on social media that she had recently met her father for the first time and the meeting took place at a pizza restaurant in the Philippines.
• On October 23, 2020, she crowned her successor Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo at Cordillera Convention Hall of Baguio Country Club in Baguio City, Philippines.
• On July 9, 2023, she and Kirk Bondad participated in Robinsons Supermarket’s 15th annual Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run at Bridgetown Destination Estate in Quezon City.
• On February 5, 2024, she and Beatrice Luigi Gomez crowned Miss Universe Quezon City 2024 Lorraine Ojimba at the Seda Vertis North in Diliman, Quezon City.
• On March 12, 2026, her MGI All Stars 2026 participation was officially announced.
• On May 30, 2026, she will compete against more than 30 MGI All Stars 2026 candidates in Bangkok, Thailand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkQGdTM7qyY

13 things about Universal Woman Philippines 2025 Jasmine Omay

Jasmine Urquico Omay represented Tarlac, Philippines in the 58th edition of Binibining Pilipinas and the 12th edition of Miss World Philippines. She represented the country.

BIOGRAPHY

Omay is a Filipino pilot, events host, model and beauty queen from Maligaya, Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines. She competed in Miss Tarlac City twice.

On June 6, 2025, Omay turned 27. Here are 13 more things about her:

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Omay is 5’8″ tall. Among her prizes as Miss Midori Clark 2018 were a 300,00-peso cash prize and a 790,000-peso worth of a private pilot license course from Omni Airline Training Academy.

2010s

• On January 17, 2018, she represented Maligaya at Miss Tarlac City 2018 and competed against 16 other candidates at the Tarlac City Plazuela in Tarlac City. She was second runner-up to Zoe Kirsten Carlyle.
• On May 12, 2018, she represented Tarlac at Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018 and competed against 19 other candidates at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She finished in the Top 8.
• On August 5, 2018, she competed against 21 other Miss Midori Clark 2018 candidates at the Festa Hall of Midori Clark Casino in Pampanga. She won the title.
• She was featured in the January-March 2019 issue of the Fil-Am Wedding Journal.
• On June 22, 2019, she represented Tarlac City at Ambassadress of the World-Philippines 2019 at The Eye of The Green Sun Hotel in Makati City, Metro Manila. She was second runner-up to Christine Juliane Opiaza.
• On December 27, 2019, she had her first flight at Omni Airline Training Academy.

2020s

• On January 16, 2020, she represented Maligaya at Miss Tarlac City 2020 and competed against 14 other candidates at the Kaisa Convention Hall Plazuela in Tarlac City. She was runner-up to Lana Christine Palting.
• On October 3, 2020, she competed against eight other Aliwan Fiesta Digital Queen 2020 in a virtual coronation ceremony. She was runner-up to Jannarie Zarzoso.
• On June 21, 2021, she had her first ever solo flight as a pilot.
• On June 25, 2021, she made her first ever appearance on national TV as a contestant and the daily winner of Miss Luxxe White 2021 on the GMA Network show “Wowowin”, which aired live from Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
• On July 31, 2022, she represented Tarlac at Bb. Pilipinas 2022 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
• In November 2023, she joined the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila as a show host.
• On July 19, 2024, she represented Tarlac at Miss World Philippines 2024 and competed against 32 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She was runner-up to Krishnah Gravidez of Baguio City.
• On March 25, 2025, she was officially crowned Universal Woman Philippines 2025.
• On July 1, 2025, she hosted the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 press presentation at the Okada Manila in Parañaque, Metro Manila.
• On August 11, 2025, she represented the Philippines and competed against 37 other candidates at Universal Woman 2025 in Jaipur, India. She finished in the Top 13.
• On February 22, 2026, she co-hosted Reina Hispanoamericana 2026 at the Salón Sirionó Fexpocruz in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

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13 things about Miss World Philippines 2018 Katarina Rodriguez

Katarina Sonja Rodriguez represented Davao City in the 54th edition of Binibining Pilipinas and the eighth edition of Miss World Philippines. She represented the Philippines in the 46th edition of Miss Intercontinental and the 68th edition of Miss World.

BIOGRAPHY

Rodriguez is a Filipino actor, athlete, model and beauty queen born in Orlando, Florida, United States to Filipino parents. Her father is from Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines and her mother is from Davao City, Philippines.

On August 1, 2025, Rodriguez turned 33. Here are 13 more things about her:

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Rodriguez is 5’7″ tall. She speaks English and Filipino.

2010s

• She competed against 15 other models in “Asia’s Next Top Model” Season 2, which aired on STAR World from January 8, 2014 to April 9, 2014. She was second runner-up to Sheena Liam.
• On April 30, 2017, she represented Davao City at Bb. Pilipinas 2017 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila. She ranked fifth and was crowned Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017.
• On January 25, 2018, she represented the Philippines at Miss Intercontinental 2017 and competed against 65 other candidates at SUNRISE Resorts and Cruises in Hurghada, Egypt. She was runner-up to Veronica Salas Vallejo and was crowned Miss Intercontinental Asia and Oceania 2017.
• On March 18, 2018, she went back to the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City to crown her successor Bb. Pilipinas-Intercontinental 2018 Karen Gallman.
• On October 7, 2018, she represented Davao City at Miss World Philippines 2018 and competed against 39 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She won the title.
• On December 8, 2018, she represented the Philippines at Miss World 2018 and competed against 117 other candidates at the Sanya City Arena in Sanya, China. She was unplaced.
• On February 14, 2019, she was at Bayud Boutique Resort in Surigao del Norte, Philippines with her boyfriend Niño Barbers.
• On September 15, 2019, she crowned her successor Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

2020s

• She played Rio Isla in “Make It With You”, which aired on ABS-CBN from January 13, 2020 to March 13, 2020.
• On August 25, 2021, she gave birth to Robert Joaquin Rodrigues Barbers.
• In September 2022, Andrea Beldua photographed her with Gazini Ganados, Rachel Peters, Jessica Yang, Patricia Henson, Maria Isabel Galeria, Jehza Huelar, Sirene Sutton and Winwyn Marquez for NÉW Lounge in Vogue Philippines.
• On January 29, 2023, she gave birth to Clara Amal Rodrigues Barbers.
• On August 25, 2023, she, Niño, Robert and Clara celebrated Robert’s birthday in Bali, Indonesia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNuplNFqkOU

13 things about Miss Universe Cebu 2026 Nicole Borromeo

Nicole Yance Borromeo represented Cebu, Philippines in the 58th edition of Binibining Pilipinas and the seventh edition of Miss Universe Philippines. She represented the country in the 61st edition of Miss International.

BIOGRAPHY

Borromeo is a Filipino model and beauty queen born in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City, Philippines. After finishing high school in Cebu Doctors’ University in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines, she attended the School of Architecture Fine Arts and Design of The University of San Carlos in Cebu City.

On December 9, 2024, Borromeo turned 24. Here are 13 more things about her:

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Borromeo is 5’7″ tall. She is the second beauty queen to compete in Miss International before joining Miss Universe Philippines following Ahtisa Manalo.

2010s

• On October 14, 2017, she competed against 13 other Miss Silka Cebu 2017 candidates at Robinsons Galleria Cebu Activity Center in Cebu City and won the title.
• On November 17, 2017, she represented Cebu at Miss Silka Philippines 2017 at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She was second runner-up to Andrea Fe Gomez.
• On May 6, 2018, she competed against 11 other candidates at Miss Mandaue 2018 at the Mandaue Cultural and Sports Complex in Mandaue City. She was runner-up to Gabriella Ceniza Carballo.
• On January 18, 2019, she was crowned Sinulog Festival Queen 2019 at the Cebu City Sports Center in Cebu City. As the winner, she became Cebu’s Miss Millennial Philippines 2019 representative.
• On March 17, 2019, she passed the qualifying rounds for Miss Teen Philippines 2019 at SM Seaside City Cebu in Cebu City.
• On April 28, 2019, she competed against 22 other candidates at Reyna ng Aliwan 2019 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Pasay City, Metro Manila and won the title. Aubrhie Cindyrelle Carpio of Bulacan and Roi Neeve Comada of Baguio City were the respective first and second runners-up. Later, Reyna ng Aliwan dethroned her after accusing her of violating a contract she signed because she was joining Miss Millenial Philippines 2019. Carpio was also joining the same competition so Comada was crowned as the new Reyna ng Aliwan 2019 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City on August 29, 2019.
• On May 8, 2019, she represented Carcar City, Cebu at Miss Teen Philippines 2019. She was second runner-up to Nikki de Moura of Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
• In June 2019, she entered the School of Architecture Fine Arts and Design of The University of San Carlos to pursue a bachelor’s degree in interior design.
• On August 31, 2019, she was one of the 40 Miss Millennial Philippines 2019 candidates introduced on the GMA 7 show “Eat Bulaga!”
• On October 26, 2019, she represented Cebu at Miss Millennial Philippines 2019 and competed against nine other finalists at Meralco Theater in Pasig City, Metro Manila. She won the title.

2020s

• On July 31, 2022, she represented Cebu at Bb. Pilipinas 2022 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila for the four titles at stake. She was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International 2022, which was the highest title.
• On May 28, 2023, she crowned her successor Bb. Pilipinas-International 2023 Angelica Lopez at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
• On September 16, 2023, she served as a judge at Miss Zamboanga del Sur 2023 in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines.
• On October 26, 2023, she represented the Philippines at Miss International 2023 and competed against 69 other candidates at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. She was third runner-up to Andrea Rubio, 24, of Venezuela.
• She played a tournament audience in Prime Cruz‘s film “Good Game”, which was released in the Philippines on January 24, 2024.
• On February 1, 2026, she was officially appointed Miss Universe Cebu 2026.
• In April 2026, she will represent Cebu at Miss Universe Philippines 2026.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONSNk56v9Cs

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13 things about Miss Cosmo 2025 first runner-up Chelsea Fernandez

Chelsea Lovely Cabias Fernandez represented Sultan Kudarat, Philippines in the sixth edition of Miss Universe Philippines. She represented the country in the 19th edition of The Miss Globe and the second edition of Miss Cosmo.

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BIOGRAPHY

Born in Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, Fernandez is a Filipino model and beauty queen. She earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Asian Development Foundation College in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines major in broadcasting.

Raised by a foster family, Fernandez is an advocate for adoption and foster families. Upon her birth, she was adopted by her foster family while her biological mother went to Jordan to work as a nurse.

When Fernandez was young, she met her biological mother and biological siblings. Growing up, Fernandez remained in contact with her biological mother.

On March 14, 2025, Fernandez turned 26. Here are 13 more things about her:

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Fernandez is 5’8″ tall. It was her late foster mother who encouraged her to compete in beauty pageants.

2016

• On July 2, 2016, she competed against 14 other Miss Silka Leyte 2016 candidates at the Robinsons Place Tacloban Activity Center in Marasbaras, Tacloban and won the title.

2017

• On July 4, 2017, she competed against 11 other Miss Tacloban 2017 candidates in Tacloban and won the title.

2018

• On April 28, 2018, she competed against 19 other Reyna ng Aliwan 2018 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines and won the title.

2019

• On April 28, 2019, she crowned her successor Reyna ng Aliwan 2019 Nicole Borromeo at the CCP Complex in Pasay City.
• On July 10, 2019, she represented Tacloban at Miss Philippines Earth 2019 and competed against 39 other candidates at The Cove of Okada Manila in Parañaque, Metro Manila. She ranked third and was crowned Miss Philippines Earth-Water 2019.

2020

• On October 28, 2020, she competed against 11 other Miss Gandang Contesera Quest 2020 finalists in a virtual beauty pageant and won.

2021

• On February 15, 2021, she represented Tacloban at Miss Bikini Philippines 2020 and competed against 21 other finalists in a virtual competition. She won the title.

2022

• On July 31, 2022, she competed against 39 other candidates at Bb. Pilipinas 2022 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She ranked third and was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-Globe 2022 while Borromeo ranked first and was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International 2022.
• On October 15, 2022, she represented the Philippines at The Miss Globe 2022 and competed against 49 other candidates at the Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania. She finished in the Top 15.
• On December 4, 2022, she served as a judge at Mutya ng Balayan 2022 in Balayan, Batangas, Philippines.

2023

• On April 29, 2023, she headed the selection committee of Miss Numancia 2023 in Numancia, Aklan, Philippines.
• On March 2, 2023, she served as a judge at Miss Mabalacat City 2023 at the SMX Convention Center Clark in Angeles, Philippines.
• On May 5, 2023, she served as a judge at Bb. Santiago 2023 in Santiago City, Isabela, Philippines.
• On March 7, 2023, she served as a judge at Miss Abra 2023 at the Abra Sports Complex in Bangued, Abra, Philippines.
• On April 22, 2023, she served as a judge at Mutia ti Umingan 2023 at the public auditorium of Umingan, Pangasinan, Philippines.
• On May 12, 2023, she served as a judge at Bb. Talavera 2023 in Talavera, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.
• On May 19, 2023, she served as a judge at Daragang Magayon 2023 at the Albay Astrodome in Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines.
• On May 28, 2023, she crowned her successor Bb. Pilipinas-Globe 2023 Anna Lakrini.
• On June 19, 2023, she served as a judge at Mutya ng Bayugan 2023 at the Lope A. Asis Memorial Gymnasiu in Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Philippines.
• On September 12, 2023, she served as a judge at Bb. Monkayo 2023 in Monkayo, Davao de Oro, Philippines.
• On October 24, 2023, she served as a judge at Bb. Manay 2023 at the municipal gymnasium of Manay, Davao Oriental, Philippines.
• On November 11, 2023, she served as a judge at Hiyas ng Pilipinas 2023 at the grand ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino in Cebu City, Philippines.
• On November 29, 2023, she served as a judge at Bb. Dipaculao 2023 in Dipaculao, Aurora, Philippines.
• On December 16, 2023, she was the chairman of the board of judges at Miss Caba 2023 at the municipal plaza of Caba, La Union, Philippines.
• On December 29, 2023 she served as a judge at Miss Lebak 2023 at the municipal gymnasium of Lebak, Sultan Kudarat.

2024

• On January 10, 2024, she served as a judge at Miss Kuyamis 2024 at the atrium of Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
• On May 25, 2024, she served as a judge at Daragang Magayon 2024 at the Albay Astrodome in Legazpi City.
• On June 22, 2024, she walked for Leo Almodal in a fashion show at the grand ballroom of Okada Manila.
• On July 3, 2024, she served as a judge at Mutya san Ibabao 2024 in Catarman.
• On July 28, 2024, she served as a judge at Miss Palanan 2024 in Palanan, Isabela.
• On August 3, 2024, she served as a judge at Miss Maria Aurora 2024 in Maria Aurora, Aurora.
• On August 18, 2024, she was introduced as one of the 53 candidates of Miss Kasanggayahan Philippines 2024 in Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Philippines.
• On September 18, 2024, she was a Mutya ng Tacurong 2024 judge in Tacurong.
• On October 31, 2024, she went to Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology (NMSCST) in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines where she served as a Mr. and Miss NMSCST 2024 judge.
• On November 29, 2024, she was a special guest co-host of the television show “Will To Win”, which aired on TV5.
• On December 2, 2024, she served as a judge at Bb. Urdaneta 2024 at the Urdaneta City Cultural and Sports Center in Urdaneta, Pangasinan.
• On December 8, 2024, she served as a judge at Mutya sa Polanco 2024 in Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines.
• On December 12, 2024, she served as a judge at Libnos ti Aringay 2024 in Aringay, La Union, Philippines.
• On December 18, 2024, she served as a judge at Ginoo at Bb. Pangil 2024 in Pangil, Laguna, Philippines.

2025

• On January 11, 2025, she served as a judge at Bb. San Pablo 2025 at the San Pablo City Plaza in San Pablo, Laguna.
• On February 1, 2025, she served as a judge at Mutya ng Bataraza 2025 at the Bataraza Mini Coliseum in Bataraza, Palawan, Philippines.
• On February 8, 2025, she served as a judge at Ginoo at Bb. Parañaque 2025 at Parqal in Parañaque.
• On February 12, 2025, she was officially appointed Miss Universe Sultan Kudarat 2025.
• On May 2, 2025, she represented Sultan Kudarat at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila where she and 65 other candidates competed for four crowns. She was crowned Miss Cosmo Philippines 2025, the fourth highest title.
• On November 20, 2025, she was a special guest at Miss Sultan Kudarat 2025 at the Sultan Kudarat Provincial Gymnasium in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat.
• On December 20, 2025, she represented the Philippines at Miss Cosmo 2025 and competed against 70 other candidates at the Creative Park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She was runner-up to Yolina Lindquist of the United States.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArORQGAQpOM

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13 things about Miss International 2025 fourth runner-up Myrna Esguerra

Myrna Toribio Esguerra represented Abra, Philippines in the 60th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. She represented the country in the 63rd edition of Miss International.

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BIOGRAPHY

Esguerra is a Filipino model and beauty queen. She was born in Pidigan, Abra to a Kapampangan father and an Ilocano mother.

When Esguerra was a teenager, she lived in Barangay Anunas, Angeles City, Philippines. She attended the Institute of Business and Management of the City College of Angeles in Angeles City.

On October 2, 2025, Esguerra turned 24. Here are 13 more things about her:

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Esguerra is 5’8″ tall and she advocates for environmental preservation. She is the first ever Bb. Pilipinas candidate from Abra.

2010s

• On May 8, 2019, she represented Angeles City at Miss Teen Philippines 2019 and competed against 30 other candidates at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She did not make it to the Top 5.

2020s

• In August 2022, she won Miss City College of Angeles 2022.
• In September 2022, she was featured as a model at Bridal Expo Filipino 2022.
• On March 7, 2023, she represented Pidigan at Miss Abra 2023 and competed against 26 other candidates at the Abra Sports Complex in Bangued, Abra. She won the title.
• On March 18, 2023, she was at Clark Marriott Hotel in Clark Freeport, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines.
• On March 23, 2023, she played golf at Fontana Apollon Korea Country Club in Mabalacat.
• On April 1, 2023, she served as a judge at Miss Dolores 2023 in Dolores, Abra.
• On April 8, 2023, she was in Subic Bay, Olongapo City, Philippines.
• On May 3, 2023, she enjoyed swimming in Siargao, Surigao del Norte, Philippines.
• On June 18, 2023, she visited Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
• On August 16, 2023, she served as a judge at Miss Cutcut 2023 in Cutcut, Angeles City.
• In September 2023, she walked for Chris Nick at the Bench Fashion Week Holiday 2023 at The Playground, The Bench Tower in Taguig, Metro Manila.
• In December 2023, she traveled to Taipei, Taiwan.
• In January 2024, she traveled to Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea.
• On February 10, 2024, she hosted the Superstar Fashion Runway 2024 finale at the Jose C. Feliciano College Foundation in Mabalacat.
• On March 8, 2024, she crowned her successor Miss Abra 2024 Jeralene Acosta.
• On July 7, 2024, she represented Abra at Bb. Pilipinas 2024 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. She ranked first and was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International 2024.
• On July 30, 2024, she graduated from the City College of Angeles with a bachelor’s degree in tourism management with specialization in meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) events.
• On June 15, 2025, she crowned her successor Bb. Pilipinas International 2025 Katrina Johnson at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
• On November 27, 2025, she represented the Philippines at Miss International 2025 and competed against 79 other candidates at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. She was fourth runner-up to Catalina Duque of Colombia.

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13 things about Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza

Christine Juliane “CJ” Hinkle Opiaza won the third edition of Miss Grand Philippines. She represented the Philippines in the 12th edition of Miss Grand International.

BIOGRAPHY

Opiaza is a Filipino model and beauty queen from Castillejos, Zambales, Philippines. From 2014 to 2018, she studied business administration at the Lyceum of Subic Bay in Olongapo City, Philippines.

On July 8, 2025, Opiaza turned 26. Here are 13 more things about her:

TIMELINE

Opiaza is 5’7″ tall. In 2025, she became the first ever Miss Grand International from the Philippines.

2010s

• On February 2, 2016, she competed at Saniata ti Ilocos Sur 2016, ranked second and was crowned Saniata ti Ilocos Sur Tourism 2016.
• On March 20, 2016, she was crowned Bb. Zambales 2016 at the Zambales Sports Complex in Iba, Zambales.
• On May 20, 2016, she competed against 29 other Miss Bikini Philippines 2016 candidates at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines and won the title.
• On October 24, 2016, she represented the Philippines at Miss Global Beauty Queen 2016 and competed against more than 50 other candidates in Seoul, South Korea. She did not make it to the Top 5.
• On January 25, 2018, she was crowned Bb. Republika de Filipinas-Luzon 2018.
• On May 5, 2018, she was crowned Miss Agoo 2018 at the Marcos Sports Complex in Agoo, La Union, Philippines.
• On August 5, 2018, she competed against 20 other Miss Midori Clark 2018 candidates at the Fiesta Hall of Midori Hotel and Casino in Clark, Pampanga. She was third runner-up to Jasmine Omay.
• On October 27, 2018, she won Miss Econest 2018 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales.
• On March 9, 2019, she represented Zambales at Miss Royale Ambassador Central Luzon 2019 at Robinsons Starmills Pampanga in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines and won the title.
• On June 22, 2019, she was crowned Ambassadress of the World-Philippines 2019 at The Eye of The Green Sun Hotel in Makati City, Metro Manila.

2020s

• On October 28, 2020, she competed against 11 other Miss Gandang Contesera Quest 2020 finalists in a virtual beauty pageant. She was third runner-up to Chelsea Fernandez.
• On July 31, 2022, she represented Zambales at Bb. Pilipinas 2022 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila. She was unplaced.
• On May 13, 2023, she represented Zambales at Miss Universe Philippines 2023 and competed against 37 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. She ranked fourth and was named the first runner-up.
• On January 19, 2024, she served as a judge at Miss Universe Pampanga 2024 at the Royce Hotel and Casino in Mabalacat, Pampanga.
• On September 29, 2024, she represented Castillejos at Miss Grand Philippines 2024, competed against 19 other candidates at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City and won the title.
• On October 25, 2024, she represented the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2024 and competed against 68 other candidates at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. She was runner-up to Rachel Gupta.
• On May 28, 2025, Gupta resigned as Miss Grand International 2024 so she took over and was officially crowned on June 3, 2025 at the MGI Hall in Bangkok.
• On August 23, 2025, she attended the Miss Universe Thailand 2025 coronation ceremony at the MGI Hall in Bangkok as a special guest.
• On October 18, 2025, she crowned her successor Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Tiglao of the Philippines at the MGI Hall in Bangkok.
• On November 20, 2025, she hosted Miss Sultan Kudarat 2025 with Suchata Chuangsri and Catriona Gray at the Sultan Kudarat Provincial Gymnasium in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines.

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