Miss World Philippines 2011

Miss World Philippines 2011 was the 1st edition of the Miss World Philippines pageant under a new organization. It was held on September 18, 2011 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. At the end of the event, Miss World 2010, Alexandra Mills crowned Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais as the first Miss World Philippines.[2]

Miss World Philippines 2011
DateSeptember 18, 2011[1]
Presenters
Entertainment
VenuePhilippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Broadcaster
Entrants25
Placements12
WinnerGwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais
Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila

The theme song was composed and arranged by Louie Ocampo, while Eduardo Castrillo created the crowns and trophies for titlists.[3]

Ruais went on to place as 1st Princess (1st Runner-up) and awarded as Asia and Oceania Continental Queen in the Miss World 2011 pageant held last November 6, 2011 in London, United Kingdom.[4]

Results
Color keys
National Title Candidate International Results
Miss World Philippines 2011 1st Runner-Up
1st Princess
  • #24  – Helen Nicolette Henson
2nd Princess
  • #09  – Martha Chloe McCulley
3rd Princess
  • #22  – Maria Paula Bianca Paz
4th Princess
  • #15  – Jaysel Arrozal
Top 12
  • #01  – Samantha Neville Purvor
  • #05  – Rogelie Catacutan
  • #07  – Charlotte Melissa Tyler
  • #11  – Mercy Malaluan
  • #12  – Elaine Kay Moll
  • #16  – Loucelle De Jesus (People's Choice)
  • #25  – Erina Ann Lightholder

Special Awards
Special Award / Sponsor Title # Candidate
Best in Fashion Design13Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais
(Delby Bragais – Designer)
Best in Evening Gown22Maria Paula Bianca Paz
(Francis Libiran – Designer)
Best in Swimsuit13Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais
Miss Talent5Rogelie Catacutan
Miss Photogenic1Samantha Neville Purvor
Miss Friendship5Rogelie Catacutan
Miss SMDC9Martha Chloe McCulley
Miss Kapuso World9Martha Chloe McCulley
Miss Healthy Body13Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais
Miss Philippine Prudential Life Insurance20Jayanne Marie Aldanese
Miss Metro Dental Smile24Helen Nicolette Henson
Miss Manny O1Samantha Neville Purvor
Miss Sheridan6Richelle Therese Borja
Miss Shimmian25Erina Ann Lightholder

Candidates

25 official candidates were finally revealed in a press presentation held last August 18, 2011 at the prestigious Midas Hotel in Pasay City.[5][6]

No.ContestantAgeRegion
1Samantha Neville Purvor24Quezon City
2Julian Savard19Mabalacat, Pampanga
3Karen Joyce Peñanueva23 Davao City
4Irene Gabriel19 Puerto Princesa City
5Rogelie Catacutan20 Cebu City
6Richelle Therese Borja22 Toledo City, Cebu
7Charlotte Melissa Tyler23 Quezon City
8Gaydra Rama23General Santos City
9Martha Chloe McCulley24Parañaque City
10Princess Tiffany Carbungco21Angeles, Pampanga
11Mercy Malaluan21Camarines Norte
12Elaine Kay Moll19Naga City
13Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais21Muntinlupa City
14Joey Albert Short23Zamboanga City
15Jaysel Arrozal21Valenzuela City
16Loucelle De Jesus22 Angeles, Pampanga
17Erin Dolores Lane18 Taguig City
18Donna Maricel Cardino22 Mandaue
19Mica Angela Angeles17 Santa Rosa, Laguna
20Jayanne Marie Aldanese19 Pasay City
21Mae Liezel Ramos20 Camarines Sur
22Ma. Paula Bianca Paz22 Nueva Ecija
23Christine Kate Adi23 Baguio
24Helen Nicolette Henson22 San Fernando City, Pampanga
25Erina Ann Lightholder22 Los Angeles, California

Crossovers

Prizes

Miss World Philippines 2011 Gwendoline Ruais won PhP 1 million cash tax-free, a brand new SMDC condominium unit, GMA management contract, and the right to represent the country in the Miss World 2011.[7]

Judges
  • Wilma Galvante - GMA Network Senior Vice President for Entertainment
  • Victoria G. Belo, M.D. - Medical Director of the Belo Medical Group
  • Maria Cristina Roco Corona - Spouse of Renato C. Corona, 23rd Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines
  • Iza Calzado - International actress, TV host, model and GMA Network contract artist
  • Fanny Serrano - Fashion and beauty industry expert and President of the Philippine International Cosmetologists Association (PICA)
  • Manny Pacquiao, PLH - Congressman of the lone district of Sarangani and WBO Welterweight World Champion (Super Champion)
  • Carl McClean - Chairman, Superbrand Marketing International Inc.
  • Cramer Ball - Regional General Manager (Asia Pacific South & Australasia), Etihad Airways
  • Joseph Calata - Chairman and CEO, Calata Corporation

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Gwendolyn Ruais named Miss World-Philippines". INQUIRER.net. September 19, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  3. Pageants to watch this year.
  4. "Gwendoline Ruais is Miss World first runner-up". ABS-CBN News. November 7, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  5. http://opmbworldwide.com/forums-mb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10205&sid=71b4ba9867a492aa6332fbebf0d45782%5B%5D
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 6, 2011. Retrieved August 18, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. Miss World Philippines Offers The Biggest Prizes.
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