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Christine Juliane Opiaza
Christine Juliane Hinkle Opiaza (born July 8, 1998) is a Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Grand International 2024. Originally the first runner-up, she assumed the title in May 2025 after the dethronement of the original winner, Rachel Gupta of India, making her the first Filipino to win the crown. Before winning Miss Grand International, Opiaza competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2022 and placed first runner-up at Miss Universe Philippines 2023. She has worked as a pasarela coach and has trained other beauty pageant titleholders, including Alethea Ambrosio, Alexie Brooks, and Dia Maté. Early life and education Christine Juliane Hinkle Opiaza was born on July 8, 1998, in Castillejos, Zambales, and is the eldest of three siblings. She began competing in beauty pageants in 2012 in pursuit of a scholarship to the Lyceum of Subic Bay. Despite not winning initially, she competed again the following year, securing first place and the scholarship. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castillejos
Castillejos, officially the Municipality of Castillejos (; ), is a municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 67,889 people. History Castillejos was established in 1743 by Tagalog settler families who migrated from Bataan. A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred on 5:11pm ( UTC+08:00), April 22, 2019, according to PHIVOLCS. Geography Castillejos is located between San Antonio, Subic, and San Marcelino. It is from Iba, from Olongapo, and from Manila. Barangays Castillejos is politically subdivided into 14 barangays, as indicated below. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Balaybay * Buenavista * Del Pilar * Looc * Magsaysay * Nagbayan * Nagbunga * San Agustin * San Jose (Poblacion) * San Juan (Poblacion) * San Nicolas * San Pablo (Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (from Spanish '' población'', meaning "population"), sometimes abbreviated as Pob., is a term used in the Philippines to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelle Dee
Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee (; born April 24, 1995) is a Filipino actress, model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador, where she placed in the Top 10 and won four special awards. Dee previously won Miss World Philippines 2019. She represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2019 pageant in London, England, where she finished in the top 12. Early life and education Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee was born in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 24, 1995, to businessman, film producer, and former actor Frederick "Derek" Dee, and to actress, author, former supermodel, and beauty queen Melanie Marquez, who won Miss International 1979. Through her father, Dee is a third-generation Chinese Filipinos, Chinese Filipino. Her paternal grand-uncle was Chinabank founder Dee C. Chuan, who immigrated from China to the Philippines in 1901. Her grandf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Eco International 2025
Miss Eco International 2025 was the 10th Miss Eco International pageant, held on April 19, 2025 at the Alzahraa Ballroom, Hilton Green Plaza in Alexandria, Egypt. Angelina Usanova of Ukraine crowned Alexie Brooks of the Philippines The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of List of islands of the Philippines, 7,641 islands, with a tot ... successor at the end of the event, marking the country's third title of the pageant. Results Placements § – Voted into the Top 11 by viewers Δ – Automatically placed into the Top 20 for winning the best in national costume Special awards Best in National Costume Continental Queens Miss Talent Best in Eco Dress Resort Wear Competition Best in Evening Dress Candidates 36 candidates confirmed to compete the title: Notes References {{reflist 2025 beauty pageants Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Supranational 2024
Miss Supranational 2024 was the 15th edition of the Miss Supranational pageant, held at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Lesser Poland, Poland, on 6 July 2024. Andrea Aguilera (Ecuadorian model), Andrea Aguilera of Ecuador crowned Harashta Haifa Zahra of Indonesia as her successor at the end of the event, marking the country's first victory in the history of the pageant. Background Location and date On 5 February 2024, the official social media channels of the Miss Supranational Organization conveyed the announcement of the 15th edition to be hosted in Lesser Poland, Poland, in July. Furthermore, on 1 March 2024, Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski, the President of the Miss Supranational Organization, publicized that the final show is scheduled for Saturday, 6 July 2024. Selection of participants Contestants representing sixty-eight countries and territories have been chosen to participate in the pageant. Additionally, three contestants replaced the original win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reina Hispanoamericana 2025
Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 was the 33rd Reina Hispanoamericana pageant, held at the Salón Sirionó, Fexpocruz in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, on February 9, 2025. Maricielo Gamarra of Peru crowned Dia Maté of the Philippines The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of List of islands of the Philippines, 7,641 islands, with a tot ... as her successor at the end of the event. This was the Philippines’ second-overall victory in 8 years. Results Placements Order Of Announcements Top 12 # # # # # # # # # # # # Top 7 # # # # # # # Special awards Contestants Twenty-four contestants have competed for the title. Notes References {{Reflist Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 beauty pageants Events in Santa Cruz de la Sierra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since evolved into a multiplatform content producer and distributor following the expiration and non-renewal of its broadcast franchise in 2020. The company now syndicates its programming across various platforms, including partner networks, cable channels, streaming services, and digital platforms. ABS-CBN is headquartered at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with its main operations based in the ELJ Communications Center, which houses its corporate offices and production studios. In February 2025, the company sold a portion of its Quezon City property, including the decommissioned Millennium Transmitter site, to Ayala Land for mixed-use redevelopment. ABS-CBN retained ownership of the ELJ building, which continues to serve as its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nawat Itsaragrisil
Nawat Itsaragrisil (; born 10 August 1965) is a Thai media personality and businessperson, best known as the president of Miss Grand International organization, the National Director of Miss Universe Thailand and the Executive Director of Miss Universe organization Nawat first became known for travel TV shows, first hosting ''Exhibition Show'' and then ''Kon Thueng Chan'' () for ITV. He then joined Channel 3, hosting the travel segment variety talk show ''Today Show'' and becoming the director and executive producer of the Miss Thailand World beauty pageant from 2007 to 2012. He started his own beauty pageant franchise, Miss Grand International in 2013. Appearances Television * 2008 : โวยาเจอร์ เกมการเดินทางในต่างแดน (Eng. trans.: Voyager, an overseas travel game) On Air Channel 9 (2008-2009) * 2004 : ทไวไลท์โชว์ On Air Channel 3 (2004-2007) * 2009 : ทูไนท์โชว์ O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samantha Bernardo
Samantha Mae Adaliga Bernardo-Moore (born November 10, 1992) is a Filipino television personality, host and beauty pageant titleholder who was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2020. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2020 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand and placed 1st Runner-Up. Personal life Samantha Mae Adaliga Bernardo was born in Puerto Princesa, Palawan after from San Juan, Metro Manila when she was eight; she carried the banner of her hometown twice in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant in 2018 and 2019. She was a gymnast and competed in MIMAROPA Regional Athletics Meet where she won 5 gold medals and was hailed as the competition's overall champion. She represented Palawan in national meets. She is a graduate of International Hospitality Management at the Palawan State University. She is also a licensed Financial Advisor. She is also the spokesperson of the Philippine Movement Against Malaria and joined David Beckham on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicole Cordoves
Nicole Ignacio Cordoves (; born April 15, 1992) is a Filipino model, host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2016 pageant and finished as 1st Runner-Up. Early and personal life Cordoves has Filipino-Chinese ancestry. She graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Development Management, minoring in AB Economics. Her brother, Joshua is married to Binibining Pilipinas International 2019 Bea Magtanong. Pageantry Competitions Cordoves won Miss Chinatown 2014. She was crowned 1st runner-up at Miss Grand International 2016, having been chosen to represent the Philippines at the pageant as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016. Hosting She co-hosted Miss Grand International 2017 pageant with Xian Lim in Vietnam. She also co-hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2018 with Pia Wurtzbach and Richard Gutierrez. In 2021, Cordoves and Catrio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anahaw
''Saribus rotundifolius'', also known as the footstool palm, is a common fan palm found in Southeast Asia. It is a member of the genus '' Saribus''. Common names It is called ''anáhaw'' or ''luyong'' in Filipino. In Malay the palm is known as ''serdang daun bulat''. Taxonomy ''Saribus rotundifolius'' was first described as ''Corypha rotundifolia'' by the French Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1786. It was moved to the '' Saribus'' genus by the German-Dutch botanist Carl Ludwig Blume in a publication issued in 1838 or 1839. This move was generally not accepted by others in the field. In 2011, after DNA research, the reclassification from the ''Livistona'' genus to the resurrected genus ''Saribus'' was official. The generic epithet ''Saribus'' comes from a local name in one of the Maluku languages, as recorded by the Dutch, ''sariboe''. The specific epithet means 'round-leaved' in Latin. Description ''Saribus rotundifolius'' is a hermaphrodite fan palm. The palm is evergreen, erect, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christine Opiaza
Christine Juliane Hinkle Opiaza (born July 8, 1998) is a Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Grand International 2024. Originally the first runner-up, she assumed the title in May 2025 after the dethronement of the original winner, Rachel Gupta of India, making her the first Filipino to win the crown. Before winning Miss Grand International, Opiaza competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2022 and placed first runner-up at Miss Universe Philippines 2023. She has worked as a pasarela coach and has trained other beauty pageant titleholders, including Alethea Ambrosio, Alexie Brooks, and Dia Maté. Early life and education Christine Juliane Hinkle Opiaza was born on July 8, 1998, in Castillejos, Zambales, and is the eldest of three siblings. She began competing in beauty pageants in 2012 in pursuit of a scholarship to the Lyceum of Subic Bay. Despite not winning initially, she competed again the following year, securing first place and the scholarship. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
