Binibining Pilipinas 2009
Binibining Pilipinas 2009 (Miss Philippines 2009), is the 46th annual Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI), a beauty pageant in the Philippines. The grand coronation night took place on March 7 at the Araneta Coliseum, and was broadcast by GMA Network and GMA's international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. Only 23 ladies competed for the 3 major crowns due to the disqualification of one candidate.
| Binibining Pilipinas 2009 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7 March 2009 |
| Presenters | Paolo Bediones, Iza Calzado |
| Venue | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Broadcaster | GMA Network(local), GMA Pinoy TV(international) |
| Entrants | 24 |
| Winner | Bianca Manalo[1] Manila, Metro Manila |
The pageant was hosted by Paolo Bediones for the eleventh and final time and Iza Calzado together with the pageant's correspondent, Carlene Aguilar, a former Binibining Pilipinas-WORLD. With special guests, Aljur Abrenica, JC Tiuseco, Chris Cayzer, Dingdong Dantes and Philippine Military Academy Choir.
Patricia Fernandez, Bb. Pilipinas-International 2008, crowned Melody Gersbach as her successor to represent Philippines to the Miss International 2009 pageant in Macau, People's Republic of China. Jennifer Barrientos, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2008, relinquished her title to Bianca Manalo who will compete for the title of Miss Universe 2009 in Nassau, Bahamas on 23 August 2009, while Bb. Pilipinas-World Danielle Castano passed her crown on to Marie-Ann Umali, who will represent the country in the Miss World 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Results
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| Final Results | Candidate | International Placement |
| Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2009 | Pamela Bianca Manalo | Did Not Place |
|---|---|---|
| Binibining Pilipinas World 2009 | Marie-Ann Umali | Did Not Place |
| Binibining Pilipinas International 2009 | Melody Gersbach† | Top 15 Finalist |
| 1st Runner-up | ||
| 2nd Runner-up |
Regina Hahn | |
| Top 10 Finalists |
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Special awards
Major awards
| Special Award | # | Candidate |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Photogenic | 17 | Marie-Ann Umali |
| Miss Talent | 3 | Richell Angalot |
| Miss Friendship | 4 | Gizelle Jasmin Rivamonte |
| Best In Swimsuit | 15 | Pamela Bianca Manalo |
| Best In Long Gown | 17 | Marie-Ann Umali |
Sponsor awards
| Sponsor Award | # | Candidate |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Natasha | 15 | Pamela Bianca Manalo |
| Miss Natasha Beauty | 3 | Richell Angalot |
| Miss Philippine Airlines | 15 | Pamela Bianca Manalo |
| Miss Salsa Jeans | 22 | Priscilla Mae Honorio |
| Shopper's Choice Award | 3 | Richell Angalot |
| Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice Award | 15 | Pamela Bianca Manalo |
Candidates
| # | Contestant, Age, Ht. | Place Of Birth | Current Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanessa Balajadia Johnson, 21, 5'5" | California | Metro Manila |
| 2 | Carisheila May Bundang Kuijpers, 21, 5'6" | Olongapo City | Metro Manila |
| 3 | Richell Pacaldo Angalot, 20, 5'6" | Tagbilaran City | Bohol |
| 4 | Gizelle Jasmin Renes Rivamonte, 23, 5'6" | Quezon City | Metro Manila |
| 5 | Diana Buquid Arevalo, 20, 5'7" | Batangas City | Oriental Mindoro |
| 6 | Maria Paula Bianca Clamor Paz, 20, 5'7" | Baguio City | United States |
| 7 | Mary Jane delos Santos dela Cruz, 22, 5'7" | Bulacan | Bulacan |
| 8 | Cheryl Villegas Oliveros, 24, 5'7" | San Carlos City | Pangasinan |
| 9 | April Love Antolo Jordan, 20, 5'8" | Manila | Metro Manila |
| 10 | Priscilla Mae Barredo Navidad, 18, 5'8" | Davao City | Davao Region |
| 11 | Regina Brosas Hahn, 26, 5'8.5" | Manila | Metro Manila |
| 12 | Jaysel Morelos Arrozal, 18, 5'10" | Valenzuela City | Metro Manila |
| 13 | Sandra Inez Suravilla Seifert, 24, 5'9" | Taipei, Taiwan | Bacolod City |
| 14 | Keann Alonzo Mallari, 22, 5'9" | Angeles City | Pampanga |
| 15 | Pamela Bianca Ramos Manalo, 22, 5'10" | Manila | Metro Manila |
| 16 | Mary Tiffany Jones, 17, 5'8" | Makati City | Metro Manila |
| 17 | Marie-Ann Bonquin Umali, 22, 5'7" | Batangas City | Batangas |
| 18 | Marie Loraine Domingo de Guzman, 21, 5'7" | Marikina City | Metro Manila |
| 19 | Stephanie Rose Basubas Señires, 23, 5'6" | Cebu City | Cebu |
| 20 | Melody Adelheid Manuel Gersbach, 23, 5'6" | Germany | Albay |
| 21 | Hazel Sutch, 19, 5'6" | United Kingdom | Metro Manila |
| 22 | Priscilla Mae Sy Honorio, 21, 5'6" | Cebu City | Maasin City |
| 23 | Barbara dela Rosa Salvador, 22, 5'6" | Quezon City | Metro Manila |
| 24 | Abigail Lesley Grivas Cruz, 24, 5'5" | Quezon City | Metro Manila |
Disqualified and withdrawal
| Status | # | Contestant | Age | Height | Hometown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disqualified | 13 | Sandra Inez Seifert | 25 | 5'9" | Bacolod City | Endorsement contracts conflicting with pageant sponsors |
Repeaters and crossovers from major national pageants prior to this date
- Candidate #1, Vanessa Johnson was Miss Philippines Earth 2009 Top 10 semifinalist.
- Candidate #4, Gizelle Jasmin Rivamonte was Miss Philippines Earth 2008 candidate.
- Candidate #9, April Love Jordan was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2006 2nd runner-up.
- Candidate #12, Jaysel Arrozal was Binibining Pilipinas 2008 Top 10 semifinalist.
- Candidate #13, Sandra Inez Seifert crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2009. After that, she represented her country in the Miss Earth 2009 and crowned Miss Air (1st Runner-up).
- Candidate #14, Keann Mallari was Binibining Pilipinas 2007 Top 13 semifinalist.
- Candidate #24, Abigail Lesley Cruz was Binibining Pilipinas 2007 2nd runner-up & Mutya ng Pilipinas 2005 3rd runner-up.
Post-pageant notes
- Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2009, Pamela Bianca Manalo competed at Miss Universe 2009 but failed to place.
- Bb. Pilipinas World 2009, Marie-Ann Umali competed at Miss World 2009 but failed to place.
- Bb. Pilipinas International 2009, Melody Adelheid Gersbach competed at Miss International 2009 and placed in the Top 15. On August 21, 2010 Gersbach died in a car accident.