Binibining Pilipinas 1991 Explained

Binibining Pilipinas 1991 was the 28th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 3, 1991.

At the end of the event, Germelina Padilla crowned Anjanette Abayari as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1991, Jennifer Pingree crowned Maria Patricia Betita as Binibining Pilipinas International 1991, and Precious Tongko crowned Maria Lourdes Gonzalez as Binibining Pilipinas Maja 1991. Selina Manalad was named first runner-up, while Jenette Fernando was named second runner-up.[1]

Later that year, Anjanette Abayari relinquished her title due to citizenship issues and was replaced by Maria Lourdes Gonzales as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1991. Selina Manalad assumed the title of Binibining Pilipinas Maja 1991, Jenette Fernando assumed the first runner-up position while Anna Marie Torres, one of the twelve semi-finalists, assumed the second runner-up position.[2] [3]

Results

Color keys
PlacementContestantInternational placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1991
Binibining Pilipinas International 1991
  • Bb. #33 – Maria Patricia Betita[5]
Binibining Pilipinas Maja 1991
  • Bb. #34 – Maria Lourdes Gonzales
    (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1991 title)
1st runner-up
  • Bb. #31– Selina Manalad
    (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas Maja 1991 title)
2nd runner-up
  • Bb. #22 – Jenette Fernando
    (Assumed the first runner-up position)
Top 12
  • Bb. #4 – Mary Catherine Mejorada
  • Bb. #11 – Cristina Esguerra
  • Bb. #13 – Maria Diwana Espinosa
  • Bb. #15 – Johanna Erika Medina
  • Bb. #21 – Ana Virgina Urquiola
  • Bb. #23 – Seniaflor Sanchez
  • Bb. #32 – Anna Marie Torres
    (Assumed the second runner-up position)

Special awards

AwardContestant
Miss Photogenic/AGFA
  • Bb. #34 – Maria Lourdes Gonzales
Miss Friendship
  • Bb. #24 – Maria Lorena Andan
Miss Talent
  • Bb. #7 – Gregoria Dayupay
Best In Swimsuit
  • Bb. #34 – Maria Lourdes Gonzales
Best In Evening Gown
  • Bb. #31 – Selina Manalad
Miss Rejoice Beautiful Hair
  • Bb. #22– Jenette Fernando
Miss Camay

Contestants

Thirty-four contestants competed for the three titles.[6]

No.ContestantAgeLocality
1Catherine Banca17Quezon City
2Annaliza Aviles22Manila
3Anjanette Abayari20Iloilo
4Maria Catherine Mejorada21Davao City
5Maria Rossana Gonzales19Paombong
6Rachel Tan Nocum20Taguig
7Gregoria Lani Dayupay23Pasay
8Rosa Victoria Carpo19Laguna
9D'Johanna Ramos19Santa Cruz, Laguna
10Lynette Sudiacal17Quezon City
11Cristina Esguerra17Cabanatuan
12Cherrylyn David19Quezon City
13Maria Diwana Espinosa21San Juan
14Vilma Bautista19Mangaldan
15Johanna Erika Medina18Quezon City
16Norminda Lagos20Guagua
17Abigail Uyyco20Quezon City
18Maria Filipina Sunga17San Fernando, La Union
19Marinella Ralla20Legazpi, Albay
20Emely Serrano22Angeles City
21Ana Virgina Urquiola21Las Piñas
22Jenette Fernando[7] 20Meycauayan
23Seniaflor SanchezMabalacat
24Maria Lorena AndanQuezon City
26Maria Urduja Derige20Asingan
27Filipina Tarog18Valenzuela
28Joanne Chua22Cebu City
29Rosalia Pascual17Malolos
30Ana Marie Craig17Meycauayan
31Selina Manalad24Manila
32Anna Marie Torres20Quezon City
33Maria Patricia Betita[8] 22Manila
34Maria Lourdes Gonzales19Parañaque
35Maria Corazon Carretero24Dagupan

Notes

  1. Web site: Franco . Bernie V. . June 11, 2019 . Former beauty queen Patty Betita draws flak for saying Daniel Padilla is "much nicer" than James Reid . May 31, 2022 . PEP.ph . tl.
  2. Web site: Franco . Bernie . April 29, 2017 . Anjanette Abayari, Janina San Miguel, and other controversial Binibining Pilipinas winners . April 22, 2022 . PEP.ph . en.
  3. Web site: Tayag . Voltaire . June 6, 2019 . The Binibining Pilipinas legacy through the years . April 23, 2022 . . en-US.
  4. Web site: Kang . Kristine . 15 July 2024 . Anjanette Abayari, nilinaw kung bakit di nakadalo sa Binibining Pilipinas reunion . Anjanette Abayari clarified why she did not attend the Binibining Pilipinas reunion . 16 July 2024 . GMA News Online . en.
  5. News: 3 October 1991 . Patty & Selina . 30 March 2024 . . 67 . Google Books.
  6. Web site: 1991 Candidates . March 22, 2021 . Binibining Pilipinas.
  7. News: March 3, 1991 . Who's the fairest? . 2 . . March 23, 2022.
  8. News: 9 March 1991 . Manila's Miss Universe hopeful . 11 . The Straits Times . 29 December 2023 . National Library Board.

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