Binibining Pilipinas 2003
Binibining Pilipinas 2003 (Miss Philippines 2003) was the 40th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) which took place on March 15, 2003 at the Araneta Coliseum, with a delayed broadcast by GMA Network.
| Binibining Pilipinas 2003 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 15 March 2003 |
| Presenters | TJ Manotoc, Pops Fernandez, and Brad Turvey[1] |
| Venue | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Broadcaster | GMA Network |
| Entrants | 27 |
| Winner | Carla Gay Balingit Angeles, Pampanga |
A total of 27 Candidates competed with Carla Gay Balingit proclaimed as Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2003, and crowned by 2002 titleholder Karen Loren Agustin. Maria Rafaela Yunon as Bb. Pilipinas World and was crowned by Bb. Pilipinas-World 2002 Katherine Anne Manalo as the Philippine representative to Miss World, while Jhezarie Javier was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International 2003 by previous year's winner, Kristine Alzar.
Results
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| Final results | Candidate | International Results |
|---|---|---|
| Bb. Pilipinas-UNIVERSE 2003 |
Carla Gay Sunga Balingit |
Unplaced |
| Bb. Pilipinas-WORLD 2003 |
Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon |
Top 5 finalist |
| Bb. Pilipinas-INTERNATIONAL 2003 | Unplaced | |
| Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner-up 2003 |
Kate Sephora Baesa | |
| Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner-up 2003 (Later became Bb. Pilipinas-QUEEN OF TOURISM 2003) |
Noela Mae Evangelista |
Queen of Tourism International 2003 |
| The 12 Finalists (in order of announcement) |
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Special awards
| Special Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Best in Swimsuit | #18 Angelina Louise Corstorphan |
| Best in Evening Gown | #23 Carla Gay Balingit |
| Miss Photogenic/AGFA | #12 Jhezarie Javier |
| Miss Friendship | #10 Carolyn Ramos |
| Miss Talent | #22 Gretchen Malalad |
Minor awards/Sponsor awards
| Sponsor Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night | #19 Maria Rafaela Yunon |
| Miss Creamsilk Beautiful Hair | #25 Maria Elena Andaya |
| Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin | #18 Angelina Louise Corstorphan |
| Miss Close-Up Smile | #20 Noela Mae Evangelista |
| Binibining Avon | #20 Noela Mae Evangelista |
| Miss Philippine Airlines (PAL) Sunniest Personality | #12 Jhezarie Javier |
| Miss Red Bull Supreme Energy | #22 Gretchen Malalad |
| Miss Myra 300-E | #12 Jhezarie Javier |
| Manila Bulletin Texter's Choice Award | #14 Jacquelyne Inoferio |
Candidates
| No. | Contestant | Age, Ht, Representing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria del Carmen Muertegui Antigua | 24, 5'6.5", Cebu City |
| 2 | Anna Kathrina Fagela Ashby | 19, 5'6", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 3 | Cherry May Bacarro | 24, 5'6", Cagayan de Oro City |
| 4 | Aloha Crisostomo | 24, 5'6", Angeles |
| 5 | Nilda Perelonia Baliwag | 20, 5'6.5", Makati City, Metro Manila |
| 6 | Farrah Casilda Asdillo Tuballa | 19, 5'7", Zamboanga City |
| 7 | Gladys Cruz | 20, 5'7", Bulacan |
| 8 | Ruth Faye Toribio | 22, 5'8", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 9 | Jeramie Cortes Alagon | 20, 5'8", Zambales |
| 10 | Carolyn Ramos | 22, 5'7", Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| 11 | Penelope Grulla | 24, 5'8", Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| 12 | Jhezarie Gamez Javier | 21, 5'8", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 13 | Kate Sephora Roldan Baesa | 20, 5'11.5", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 14 | Jacquelyne Inoferio | 19, 5'10.5", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 15 | Anne Marie Sio Falcon | 21, 5'11", San Juan City, Metro Manila |
| 16 | Sanya Astra Smith | 18, 5'10", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 17 | Ariane Garcia | 18, 5'9", Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| 18 | Angelina Louise Hubilla Corstorphan | 17, 5'9", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 19 | Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon | 21, 5'9", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 20 | Noela Mae Buhion Evangelista | 20, 5'8.5", Iligan City |
| 21 | Angelica Santos Sandel | 21, 5'7", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 22 | Gretchen Malalad | 24, 5'8", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 23 | Carla Gay Sunga Balingit | 19, 5'7", Angeles, Pampanga |
| 24 | Diana Lim Sadie | 20, 5'7", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 25 | Maria Elena Genota Andaya | 24, 5'5.5", Batangas |
| 26 | Maria Althea Rose Mauricio | 21, 5'6", Bacolod City |
| 27 | Joy delos Reyes | 20, 5'4.5", Manila, Metro Manila |
Withdrawals
- Caroline Lontoc
- Marjorie Torres
- Sheryl Lou Franco
Repeaters and crossovers from major national pageants prior to this date
- Candidate #1, Maria del Carmen Antigua was Miss Philippines Earth 2001 1st runner-up / Miss Air
- Candidate #4, Aloha Crisostomo was Miss Philippines Earth 2001 candidate
- Candidate #9, Jeramie Alagon was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2002 Top 10 semifinalist
Post-pageant notes
- Bb. Pilipinas Universe, Carla Gay Balingit competed at Miss Universe 2003 but was unplaced.
- Bb. Pilipinas World, Maria Rafaela Yunon competed at Miss World 2003 and was a Top 5 finalist
- Bb. Pilipinas International, Jhezarie Javier competed at Miss International 2003 but was unplaced. She also competed at Miss ASEAN 2005 and was crowned Miss ASEAN 2005.
- Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner-up, Noela Mae Evangelista competed at Queen of Tourism International 2003 and was crowned Queen of Tourism International 2003
- Bb. Pilipinas Semi-finalist, Ana Marie Falcon entered show business with a screen name Francine Prieto.
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