Precious Lara Quigaman

Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman-Alcaraz (born January 3, 1983) is a Filipino actress, multi-product endorser and beauty queen who won the Miss International 2005 beauty pageant held in Tokyo, Japan.[2] She is the fourth Filipino to have won the crown, after Gemma Cruz in 1964, Aurora Pijuan in 1970, and Melanie Marquez in 1979. Prior to winning Miss International, Quigaman joined Binibining Pilipinas twice, first in 2001 and last in 2005. The latter ultimately earned her the title of Binibining Pilipinas International.[3]

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is San Agustin, the birth surname or paternal family name is Quigaman, and the marital name is Alcaraz.
Precious Lara Quigaman-Alcaraz
Quigaman after winning Miss International 2005
Born
Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman

(1983-01-03) January 3, 1983
Taguig City, Philippines
Other namesLara
Height5 ft 5.5 in (1.66 m)[1]
TitleBinibining Pilipinas International 2005
Miss International 2005
Spouse(s)Marco Alcaraz (m. 2012)
Children3
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorDark Brown
Major
competition(s)		Binibining Pilipinas 2001
(Unplaced)
Binibining Pilipinas 2005
(Winner – Binibining Pilipinas International 2005)
Miss International 2005
(Winner)
(Best in National Costume)

Biography

Based in Bristol, United Kingdom, Quigaman is the eldest of four children of Nelson Quigaman of Ligao City in the province of Albay and Princesita San Agustin, a registered nurse. She grew up in Biñan, Laguna, and eventually Bahrain, where her father worked. After five years, she returned to Biñan and finished high school at La Consolacion College. Before moving to Bahrain, she studied for a semester at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. In England, she attended South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, originally called Filton College where she studied Media Production and Communication.[4]

Quigaman got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Marco Alcaraz in 2010 and got married in a civil ceremony on January 1, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada. Got married again on July 8, 2012 in a Christian wedding ceremony that was held at the Hacienda Isabela in Tagaytay City.[5]

She gave birth to a seven-pound baby boy on November 10, 12:52 a.m. via cesarean section at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.[6]

Quigaman is a Born-again Christian and was criticized by netizens after several of her Instagram post were taken to oppose Pope Francis visiting the country.[7]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2021Huwag Kang MangambaKapamilya Channel & A2Z
Maalaala Mo Kaya: TVEvelyn Alcantara
2019–2020The Killer BrideAlicia "Alice" Montero-Dela Torre / Bella DonnaABS-CBN
2019SEA Games 2019 Opening CeremonyMuse / Malaysia Delegation
Ipaglaban Mo: NanayCarina Sevilla
Wansapanataym: Mr. CUTEpidoOnang
2018HalikLoida Ybañez-Montefalco
BaganiDilag
Ipaglaban Mo: HazingHelen
2017Love is...AngelaGMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BandilaGraciaABS-CBN
Ipaglaban Mo: DukotElsa
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rehab CenterBaby
2016Till I Met YouLorraine Dee
Magpahanggang WakasGina Meyers
Maalaala Mo Kaya: RadyoErlinda
KarelasyonLizaGMA Network
A1 Ko Sa 'YoHerself
Wansapanataym: Candy's CrushPinky BalaneABS-CBN
Ipaglaban Mo: KabataanAndrew's Mother
My Super DMikaelas
Maalaala Mo Kaya: PasaMila
All of MeVicente's mother
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: GasaJennifer
You're My HomeVeronica "Roni" Tesnado
Ipaglaban Mo: Nagkunwaring BaliwApril
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BraceletAlma
Ipaglaban Mo: Akin Ang Anak MoTrining
2014It's ShowtimeGuest Hurado
Pinoy Beauty Queen AcademyJudgeGMA News TV
Luv ULisa DomingoABS-CBN
Hawak KamaySophia Bustos-Agustin
Sana Bukas pa ang KahaponJasmine Ruiz-Buenavista
Ipaglaban Mo: Hindi Ko Sinasadya, YayaElla
Moon of DesireMia Ricafrente
Sarap DivaHerself/GuestGMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SeashellsLaniABS-CBN
2013Juan Dela CruzQueen Nerea
Maalaala Mo Kaya: AlitaptapBrian's mother
Little ChampHelen Caballero
Kahit Konting PagtinginOlga
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: FlyersYoung Auring
It's ShowtimeGuest Hurado
Wansapanataym: Sandy And The Super SandokIsay
Princess and IQueen Isabel
PaparazziHerselfTV5
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: ManokAnalinaABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: OMG, Oh My GhostClaire Delgado
Wansapanataym: Dirty LarryLisa
Binibining Pilipinas 2011Co-Host
Pablo S. Gomez's: MutyaCordelia Sardenas
SabelCassandra Zaragosa
2010ImortalCeres
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: ImpostorMonique Benitez
Maalaala Mo Kaya: DiplomaRima
ShowtimeJudge
2009–2010May Bukas PaSelda Sta. Maria
2008DyosaGorga
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KandilaLaila
Kung Fu KidsShen Li Liang
2007That's My DocGreta
Princess SarahSarah's mother
Your Song: SalamatDarlene
WowoweeCo-host
Maalaala Mo Kaya: DiaryDarlene
2006Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang WakasAdult CassandraGMA Network
2005Binibining Pilipinas 2005Herself/Contestant/Binibining Pilipinas-International 2005

Movies
Year Title Role Film Production
2020 Happy Times Kim's mother Reality Entertainment
2013 Kung Fu Divas Charlotte's adoptive sister Star Cinema, Reality Entertainment, The O&Co. Picture Factory
2012 The Healing Lian Star Cinema
2011 Enteng Ng Ina Mo Ina Berde Star Cinema, M-Zet Productions, OctoArts Films, and APT Entertainment
Aswang Regal Entertainment Inc.
Babang Luksa Anna Viva Films
2010 Dalaw Agnes Star Cinema, Cinemedia, and MJM Productions
Slowfade
2009 Buenavista (Ang Kasaysayan ng Lucena) Conchita
2006 Umaaraw, Umuulan Lynette/Rich
Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice Sara Imus Productions

Awards and achievements
  • People Asia Magazine: People of the Year- 2005
  • Presidential Order of Lakandula: Champion for Life (Alongside Manny Pacquiao given by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo).
  • Nominee for 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movie. New Actress Award 2007

References
  1. Alex Vergara. "Once heavy with child at 160 pounds, Lara Quigaman regains her whistlebait figure". INQUIRER.NET.
  2. Ricky Lo (September 27, 2005). "RP bet is Miss International 2005". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  3. Interview by Tinna S. Bonifacio (November 2005). "CELEBRITY PROFILE". ph.jobsdb.com. JobsDB.com. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  4. "Precious Lara Quigaman Biography". PINOYSTOP. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  5. FUNFARE by Ricky Lo (July 11, 2012). "Mr. and Mrs. Marco Alcaraz (née Precious Lara Quigaman): One wedding & a baby". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  6. Rowena Tan (September 21, 2013). "Precious mommy moments". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  7. "Precious Lara Quigaman's Instagram Post Draw Negative Reactions From Netizens During Papal's Visit". 19 January 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Jeymmy Vargas		 Miss International
2005		 Succeeded by
Daniela di Giacomo
Preceded by
Margaret Bayot		 Binibining Pilipinas International
2005		 Succeeded by
Denille Valmonte
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