Binibining Pilipinas 2005
| Binibining Pilipinas 2005 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 19th March of 2005 |
| Presenters | Paolo Bediones, Richard Gomez and Raymond Guttierez |
| Venue | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Broadcaster | GMA Network |
| Entrants | 23 |
Binibining Pilipinas 2005 was the 41st edition of the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant. It took place on March 19, 2005 at the Araneta Coliseum, with a delayed broadcast by GMA Network.
A total of 23 Candidates competed, though there were 25 that was originally presented. The two ladies that dropped out were Gwennaelle Ruais and Angelique Gustanski.
The event was hosted by Richard Gomez for the only time and Paolo Bediones for the eighth time, with Raymond Guttierez as the color commentator. The reigning queens from 2004 did a dance number (a traditional stint) as an interlude, while singers Nyoy Volante and Jerome John Hughes serenaded the ladies during the evening gown competition.
At the pageant's climax, Gionna Cabrera was proclaimed as the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, and crowned by 2004 titleholder Maricar Balagtas. Carlene Aguilar was crowned by Bb. Pilipinas-World 2004 Karla Bautista as the Philippine representative to Miss World, while Precious Lara Quigaman was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International 2005 by previous year's winner, Margaret "Ma-An" Bayot.
In terms of performance (for the first decade of the 21st century) in the international arena, the 2005 winners has been the most successful. Gionna Cabrera, though unplaced in Miss Universe 2005, managed to win two awards, Miss Photogenic (the first of a three-peat for the country) and the Thai Airways Silk Award. Carlene Aguilar managed to be a semi-finalist at Miss World 2005, continuing the country's streak since 2002.
Precious Lara Quigaman, however, was the most successful. She managed to beat 51 candidates and capture the title of Miss International 2005, the first time since 1979. With her win she equaled Venezuela with the most wins at that particular pageant, though Venezuela has retained that title again after winning for the 5th time in 2006. Also, unlike in other national pageants such as Miss USA, Quigaman was able to keep her national title despite winning the international one.
Results
Placements
| Final results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Binibining Pilipinas-UNIVERSE | |
| Binibining Pilipinas-WORLD | |
| Binibining Pilipinas-INTERNATIONAL | |
| 1st Runner-Up / Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism | |
| 2nd runner-up |
Melanie Ediza |
| The 11 Finalists (in order of announcement) |
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Special awards
Major awards
| Special Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Best in Swimsuit | Gionna Cabrera |
| Best in Long Gown | Gionna Cabrera |
| Miss Photogenic | Gionna Cabrera |
| Miss Friendship | Micaela Padilla |
| Miss Talent | Lois Montes |
| Miss Talent runners - up |
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Minor awards/Sponsor Awards
| Sponsor Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Philippine Airlines (PAL) | Carlene Aguilar |
| Binibining Avon | Carlene Aguilar |
| Smart Texter's Choice | Ricamarie Taylor |
| Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice | Ricamarie Taylor |
The Candidates
| No. | Contestant | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wendy Valdez | 22 |
| 2 | Ameurfina Koc | 24 |
| 3 | Ricamarie Ann Taylor | 20 |
| 4 | April Jean Mañago | 23 |
| 5 | Allaine Christi Asuncion | 23 |
| 6 | Joanna Rumohr | 18 |
| 7 | Joanna Rafbel Serrano | 23 |
| 8 | Carlene Ang Aguilar | 22 |
| 9 | Mary Jane Dela Cruz | 18 |
| 10 | Monifer Samonte | 22 |
| 11 | Katherine Aban | 23 |
| 12 | Marie May Rosalien Paloma | 23 |
| 13 | Aulorence Alipoon | 21 |
| 14 | Melanie Ediza | 22 |
| 15 | Joanne Padilla | 23 |
| 16 | Gionna Jimenez Cabrera | 22 |
| 17 | Kristine Santiago | 19 |
| 18 | Mari-Flor Perez | 23 |
| 19 | Stephanie Florence Magali | 21 |
| 20 | Ma. Micaela Isabel Padilla | 21 |
| 21 | Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman | 22 |
| 22 | Lois Montes | 25 |
| 23 | Maricris Franco | 24 |