Binibining Pilipinas 1991

Binibining Pilipinas 1991
DateMarch 3, 1991
Presenters
  • Apa Ongpin
  • Tina Revilla
VenueAraneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
BroadcasterGMA Network
Entrants33
Placements10
WinnerAnjanette Abayari
CongenialityMaria Lorena Andan
PhotogenicMaria Lourdes Gonzales
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Binibining Pilipinas 1991 was the 28th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 3, 1991.

At the end of the event, Germelina Padilla crowned Anjanette Abayari as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1991, Jennifer Pingree crowned Maria Patricia Betita as Binibining Pilipinas International 1991, and Precious Tongko crowned Maria Lourdes Gonzalez as Binibining Pilipinas Maja 1991. Selina Manalad was named first runner-up, while Jenette Fernando was named second runner-up.[1]

Later that year, Anjanette Abayari relinquished her title due to citizenship issues and was replaced by Maria Lourdes Gonzales as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1991. Selina Manalad assumed the title of Binibining Pilipinas Maja 1991, Jenette Fernando assumed the first runner-up position while Anna Marie Torres, one of the twelve semi-finalists, assumed the second runner-up position.[2][3]

Results

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Color keys
  •   The contestant was a semi-finalist in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant did not place.
Placement Contestant International placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1991
Resigned due to citizenship issues
Binibining Pilipinas International 1991
  • Bb. #33 – Maria Patricia Betita[5]
Binibining Pilipinas Maja 1991
  • Bb. #34 – Maria Lourdes Gonzales
    (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1991 title)
Unplaced – Miss Universe 1991
1st runner-up
  • Bb. #31– Selina Manalad[5]
    (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas Maja 1991 title)
Unplaced – Miss Maja International 1991
2nd runner-up
  • Bb. #22 – Jenette Fernando
    (Assumed the first runner-up position)
Top 12
  • Bb. #4 – Mary Catherine Mejorada
  • Bb. #11 – Cristina Esguerra
  • Bb. #13 – Maria Diwana Espinosa
  • Bb. #15 – Johanna Erika Medina
  • Bb. #21 – Ana Virgina Urquiola
  • Bb. #23 – Seniaflor Sanchez
  • Bb. #32 – Anna Marie Torres
    (Assumed the second runner-up position)

Special awards

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Award Contestant
Miss Photogenic/AGFA
  • Bb. #34 – Maria Lourdes Gonzales
Miss Friendship
  • Bb. #24 – Maria Lorena Andan
Miss Talent
  • Bb. #7 – Gregoria Dayupay
Best In Swimsuit
  • Bb. #34 – Maria Lourdes Gonzales
Best In Evening Gown
  • Bb. #31 – Selina Manalad
Miss Rejoice Beautiful Hair
  • Bb. #22– Jenette Fernando
Miss Camay

Contestants

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Thirty-four contestants competed for the three titles.[6]

No. Contestant Age[a] Locality
1 Catherine Banca 17 Quezon City
2 Annaliza Aviles 22 Manila
3 Anjanette Abayari[4] 20 Iloilo
4 Maria Catherine Mejorada 21 Davao City
5 Maria Rossana Gonzales 19 Paombong
6 Rachel Tan Nocum 20 Taguig
7 Gregoria Lani Dayupay 23 Pasay
8 Rosa Victoria Carpo 19 Laguna
9 D'Johanna Ramos 19 Santa Cruz, Laguna
10 Lynette Sudiacal 17 Quezon City
11 Cristina Esguerra 17 Cabanatuan
12 Cherrylyn David 19 Quezon City
13 Maria Diwana Espinosa 21 San Juan
14 Vilma Bautista 19 Mangaldan
15 Johanna Erika Medina 18 Quezon City
16 Norminda Lagos 20 Guagua
17 Abigail Uyyco 20 Quezon City
18 Maria Filipina Sunga 17 San Fernando, La Union
19 Marinella Ralla 20 Legazpi, Albay
20 Emely Serrano 22 Angeles City
21 Ana Virgina Urquiola 21 Las Piñas
22 Jenette Fernando[7] 20 Meycauayan
23 Seniaflor Sanchez[7] Mabalacat
24 Maria Lorena Andan[7] Quezon City
26 Maria Urduja Derige 20 Asingan
27 Filipina Tarog 18 Valenzuela
28 Joanne Chua 22 Cebu City
29 Rosalia Pascual 17 Malolos
30 Ana Marie Craig 17 Meycauayan
31 Selina Manalad[5] 24 Manila
32 Anna Marie Torres 20 Quezon City
33 Maria Patricia Betita[8] 22 Manila
34 Maria Lourdes Gonzales 19 Parañaque
35 Maria Corazon Carretero 24 Dagupan

Notes

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  1. ^ Ages at the time of the pageant

References

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  1. ^ Franco, Bernie V. (June 11, 2019). "Former beauty queen Patty Betita draws flak for saying Daniel Padilla is "much nicer" than James Reid". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Franco, Bernie (April 29, 2017). "Anjanette Abayari, Janina San Miguel, and other controversial Binibining Pilipinas winners". PEP.ph. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  3. ^ Tayag, Voltaire (June 6, 2019). "The Binibining Pilipinas legacy through the years". Rappler. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Kang, Kristine (15 July 2024). "Anjanette Abayari, nilinaw kung bakit di nakadalo sa Binibining Pilipinas reunion" [Anjanette Abayari clarified why she did not attend the Binibining Pilipinas reunion]. GMA News Online. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "Patty & Selina". Manila Standard. 3 October 1991. p. 67. Retrieved 30 March 2024 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "1991 Candidates". Binibining Pilipinas. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c "Who's the fairest?". Manila Standard. March 3, 1991. p. 2. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  8. ^ "Manila's Miss Universe hopeful". The Straits Times. 9 March 1991. p. 11. Retrieved 29 December 2023 – via National Library Board.
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