Janine Tugonon

Janine Mari Raymundo Tugonon (born in Orion, Bataan, Philippines) is a Filipino fashion model, television presenter, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines and later finished 1st Runner-up in Miss Universe 2012.[1]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Raymundo and the surname or paternal family name is Tugonon.
Janine Tugonon
Born
Janine Mari Raymundo Tugonon

Orion, Bataan, Philippines
Alma materUniversity of Santo Tomas
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
TitleBinibining Pilipinas 2012
Beauty pageant titleholder
AgencyBinibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc.
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)		Binibining Pilipinas 2011
(1st Runner-Up)
Binibining Pilipinas 2012
(Winner- Miss Universe Philippines 2012)
Miss Universe 2012
(1st Runner-Up)

Early life

Tugonon finished her Pharmacy degree with Latin honours (Cum Laude) at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila and became a Licensed Pharmacist in June 2010.[2] Tugonon also attended the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila as a ballet protégé while attending university. In 2010, Tugonon was titled Miss Pharmacy and Miss Thomasian Personality 2010 at UST

Pageantry

Binibining Pilipinas

In 2011, Tugonon placed 1st Runner-up in the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 pageant. The eventual winner was Shamcey Supsup (her roommate). In 2012, Janine once again entered the pageant and won the title of Miss Universe Philippines 2012,[3][4] gaining the right to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2012 pageant.[5]

Miss Universe 2012

On 19 December 2012, Tugonon competed in Miss Universe 2012 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, United States where she finished 1st Runner-up to Olivia Culpo of the USA.[1] Tugonon was the only Asian to place in the Top 5. Philippines placed in the Top 5 for the third consecutive year.

During the final question and answer portion of the competition Tugonon was asked a question via Twitter and read by judge Nigel Barker: "As an international ambassador, do you believe that speaking English should be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe? Why or why not?", Tugonon replied:

For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language – it is being able to influence and inspire other people. So whatever language you have, as long your heart is to serve and you have a strong mind to show to people, then, you can be Miss Universe.

Tugonon is the second Filipino to place 1st Runner-up, after Miriam Quiambao at Miss Universe 1999.

Modeling

2012–2016: After Miss Universe 2012 and modeling career

After pageant, she graced to cover various Philippine-based magazines such as Preview, Metro, and FilJap Magazine, which eventually made it in international fashion industry. Tugonon is now living in the United States as she pursue her studies. At present, she is signed with MSA Models.[6] She walked multiple fashion shows across America. Two of her biggest endorsements are Wells Fargo and Walmart.[7] Her latest stint was on the newest commercial of Victoria's Secret Pink, the iconic fashion brand's line for college women.[8][9][10]

2017–present: NU Muses and New York Fashion Week

In 2017, she was selected as one of the 12 finalists of NU Muses to be featured on David Bellemere's calendar shot. Tugonon made headline in the Philippines when she walked on New York Fashion Week along with her fellow Filipina models Valerie Weigmann and Stephanie Retuya.

Personal life

Tugonon's relationship with Jaypee Santos was put in the spotlight. The two broke up in March 2013.

Tugonon, together with Santos, appeared in ABS-CBN's "KrisTV" in April 2013 where she admitted to being a huge fan of The Script as well as her break-up with Santos due to her communication with O'Donoghue, after host Kris Aquino publicly embarrassed Santos in front of the camera. However, Tugonon stated that she did not have a relationship with the singer and that the break-up was only for the purpose of "thinking things over". Nevertheless, Tugonon received a lot of criticisms from netizens over her actions towards Santos on national television.[11][12]

References
  1. Santos, Matikas (20 December 2012). "Philippines Miss Universe". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  2. "June 2010 Pharmacist Board Exam Results". PRC Board Exam Results. 25 June 2010. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  3. Tupaz, Voltaire (14 June 2012) Last year's runner-up crowned 2012 Bb Pilipinas Universe, Rappler.com
  4. "Binibining Pilipinas 2012 winners". Archived from the original on 4 May 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  5. (17 April 2012) Fast facts about Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Janine Tugonon, ABS-CBNnews.com
  6. http://www.msamodels.com/la/Models/Mainboard/Women/1031042/Slide/Janine-Tugonon
  7. "Janine Tugonon to stay in US for good". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  8. "Hot Stuff: Miss Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon Now A Victoria's Secret Model". ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  9. "Meet the First Full-Blooded Filipina Victoria's Secret Model". nextshark.com. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  10. "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  11. Valeza, Karen. "Janine Tugonon and boyfriend break up".Yahoo! OMG! Philippines
  12. Sallan, Edward. "Netizens divided on Janine Tugonon's split with boyfriend over The Script frontman". Archived from the original on 2013-04-20. Retrieved 2013-04-24.Interaksyon.com
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Olesya Stefanko		 Miss Universe
(1st Runner-up)
2012		 Succeeded by
Patricia Yurena Rodríguez
Preceded by
Shamcey Supsup-Lee		 Miss Universe Philippines
2012		 Succeeded by
Ariella Arida
Preceded by
Dianne Necio		 Binibining Pilipinas
(1st Runner-up)
2011		 Succeeded by
Elaine Kay Moll
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