Miss World Philippines Explained

Miss World Philippines
Type:Women's beauty pageant
Organization:ALV Pageant Circle
Pageant Region:Country
Region Represented:Philippines
Qualification:Miss World
First:2011
Recent:2024
Current Titleholder:Krishnah Gravidez
Titleholder Represents:Baguio
Leader Title2:President and National Director
Leader Name2:Arnold Vegafria
Leader Title1:General Manager
Leader Name1:Aldrich Maru Dabao
Leader Title3:Creative Director and Head Fashion Stylist
Leader Name3:Francis Rey Chee

Miss World Philippines is a beauty pageant in the Philippines that selects the country's representatives to the Miss World, one of the Big Four international beauty pageants.

The pageant also selects representative to participate in minor international pageants such as Miss Eco International. In addition the organizer of the pageant also held its male counterpart Mister World Philippines to pick representatives to participate in Mister World.

The pageant is inspired by the Miss World Ltd.'s slogan "Beauty with a Purpose" and henceforth adopted the theme "Beauty in Giving."

The winner and her court work with charities that benefit children in need and also join movements of supporting women and children's rights and many more advocacies.[1]

History

The pageant was officially launched on March 23, 2011, at the SMDC Showroom at the SM Mall of Asia.[2] [3] [4]

Number of wins under
Miss World Philippines
PageantWins
Miss World1
Miss Supranational0
Reina Hispanoamericana1
Miss Eco International2
Miss Multinational1
Miss Eco Teen International1
Miss Tourism World0
Miss Environment International0

Quirino resigned as the national director on January 15, 2017, due to personal and business reasons.[5] A day later, Arnold Vegafria, who served as the talent manager of Miss World 2013 Megan Young, took over the position after he met with Morley. Under Vegafria's leadership, seven additional minor international beauty pageant titles are awarded namely: Miss Supranational Philippines, Miss Eco Philippines, Reina Hispanoamericana – Filipinas, Miss Multinational Philippines, Miss Philippines Tourism, Miss Eco Teen Philippines and Miss Environment Philippines for which they will represent the Philippines internationally.[6] [7]

Prior to Miss World Philippines, the title was awarded through the Miss Republic of the Philippines pageant from 1966 to 1976, then by Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc. through Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant from 1977 to 1991, and Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. through the Binibining Pilipinas pageant from 1992 to 2010.[8]

Titles

Here is the full list of remaining titles to be contested at the Miss World Philippines competition.

Current Titles at Stake
MembershipYear
Big Four international beauty pageant:
Miss World2011 – Present
Former Titles
MembershipYear
Minor international beauty pageant:
Miss Supranational2020 – 2022
Miss Eco International2017 – 2023
Reina Hispanoamericana2017 – 2022
Miss Eco Teen International2019 – 2022
Miss Tourism World2022
Miss Multinational2017 – 2021
Miss Environment International2021
Special Title
Miss Tourism2019 – 2021

Editions

Below is the complete list of Miss World Philippines editions.

YearDatePresentersBroadcastersNumber of official candidates Pageant venue
align=center 2011align=center September 18align=center Dingdong Dantes, Isabelle Daza, Carla Abellanaalign=center GMA Networkalign=center rowspan="3" 25align=center Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay
align=center 2012align=center June 24align=center Edu Manzano, Ruffa Gutierrez, Patricia Fernandez, Mr. Fu, Victor Basa, John James Uyalign=center TV5align=center Manila Hotel Tent City, Manila
align=center 2013align=center August 18align=center Carla Abellana, KC Montero, Victor Basa, Gwendoline Ruais, Divine Leealign=center rowspan="8" GMA Networkalign=center Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque
align=center 2014align=center October 12align=center Mikael Daez, Janine Gutierrez, Gwendoline Ruais, Tim Yapalign=center rowspan="2" 26align=center Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
align=center 2015align=center October 18align=center Iya Villania, Tim Yap, Gwendoline Ruaisalign=center Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque
align=center 2016align=center October 2align=center Gwendoline Ruais, Richard Gutierrez, align=center 24align=center Manila Hotel Tent City, Manila
align=center 2017align=center September 3align=center KC Montero, Iya Villania, Carla Abellanaalign=center 35align=center rowspan="2" Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
align=center 2018align=center October 7align=center Francisco Escobar, Ruffa Gutierrez, Carla Abellanaalign=center rowspan="2" 40
align=center 2019align=center align=center Laura Lehmann, Victor Basa,, Winwyn Marquezalign=center , Quezon City
align=center 2021align=center October 3align=center Xian Lim, RJ Ledesma, Alyssa Muhlach, JB Salibaalign=center 45align=center Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, Olongapo, Zambales
align=center 2022align=center June 5align=center Laura Lehmann, Valerie Weigmann, Katarina Rodriguezalign=center CNN Philippinesalign=center 36align=center Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
align=center 2024align=center July 19align=center Billy Crawford, Maria Gigante, Teejay Marquez, Emmanuelle Veraalign=center TV5align=center 33align=center Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay[9]

Titleholders

YearRunners-UpRef.
2011Gwendoline RuaisHelen Nicolette HensonMartha Chloe McCulleyMaria Paula Bianca PazJaysel Arrozal[10]
2012Queenierich RehmanMary Ann MisaVanessa Claudine AmmannApril Love JordanBrenna Cassandra Gamboa[11]
2013Megan YoungJanicel LubinaZahra Bianca SalduaMaria Paula Bianca PazOmarie Linn Osuna[12]
2014Valerie WeigmannLorraine KendricksonNelda Dorothea IbeNicole Kim DonesaRachel Peters[13]
2015Hillarie ParungaoMarita Cassandra NaidasMia Allyson HowellMaria Vanessa WrightEmma Mary Tiglao[14]
2016Catriona GrayArienne Louise CalingoIvanna Kamil PacisMarah MuñozSandra Lemonon[15]
2017Laura LehmannGlyssa Leiann PerezZara Carbonell[16]
2018Katarina RodriguezChanel MoralesPearl Hung[17]
2019Michelle DeeShannon Christie KerverCasie Banks[18]
2020colspan="6"
2021Tracy PerezRiana Agatha PangindianJanelle Lewis[19] [20] [21]
2022Gwendolyne FourniolJustine Beatrice FelizartaCassandra Chan[22]
2023colspan="6"
2024Krishnah GravidezJasmine OmaySophia Bianca Santos[23]

Notes

Placements

Miss World (2011 — Present)
YearHometownPlacementRef.
2011Gwendoline RuaisMuntinlupaContinental Queen of Beauty (Miss World Asia)
Top 10 in Top Model
Top 30 in Beauty with a Purpose
Top 30 in Beach Beauty		[24]
2012Queenierich RehmanLas PiñasTop 15World Fashion Designer Award
Top 5 in Talent
Top 40 in Beach Beauty
Top 46 in Top Model		[25]
2013Megan YoungOlongapo 2013Top Model Winner
Continental Queen of Beauty (Miss World Asia)
3rd Runner-Up in Multimedia
4th Runner-Up in Beach Beauty
Top 10 in Beauty with a Purpose
Dances of the World Performer		[26]
2014Valerie WeigmannLegaspi, AlbayTop 25Top 10 in Beauty with a Purpose
Top 10 in People's Choice Award		[27]
2015Hillarie ParungaoNueva VizcayaTop 10Multimedia Winner
9th Place in Interview
Top 10 in People's Choice Award		[28]
2016Catriona GrayOas, AlbayTop 5Multimedia Winner
Top 5 in Beauty with a Purpose
Top 10 in Talent		[29]
2017Laura LehmannMakatiTop 40Beauty with a Purpose Winner
Head-to-Head Challenge Winner
Top 10 in People's Choice Award		[30]
2018Katarina RodriguezDavao CityHead-to-Head Challenge Winner (Round 1)
Top 32 in Top Model
Top 10 in People's Choice Award		[31]
2019Michelle DeeMakatiTop 12Head-to-Head Challenge Winner (Rounds 1 and 2)
Top 20 in Beauty with a Purpose
Top 40 in Top Model		[32]
2020Pageant not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021Tracy PerezCebu CityTop 13Head-to-Head Challenge Winner (Rounds 1 and 2)
Beauty with a Purpose Winner		[33]
2022Miss World 2021 was rescheduled to 16 March 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Puerto Rico, no edition started in 2022.
2023Gwendolyne FourniolTop 25 in Head-to-Head Challenge
Top 32 in Sports
Top 23 in Talent
Top 20 in Top Model
2024Miss World 2023 was rescheduled to 9 March 2024 due to the elections in India, no edition started in 2024.
2025Krishnah GravidezBaguio

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: A separate Miss World-Philippines search . . January 26, 2011 . October 6, 2013 . Patricia Esteves.
  2. Web site: Miss World-Philippines offers the biggest prizes in the history of beauty pageants in the country . Philippine Entertainment Portal . March 24, 2011 . October 6, 2013 . Glen P. Sibonga . fil.
  3. Web site: Megan Young crowned Miss World 2013 . . September 28, 2013 . October 8, 2013.
  4. Web site: Megan Young crowned Miss World 2013 . . . September 28, 2013 . October 6, 2013.
  5. News: Cory Quirino gives up Miss World Philippines franchise . . January 15, 2017 . July 8, 2017 . en.
  6. Web site: New titles up for grabs in this year's Miss World Philippines . . July 8, 2017 . July 8, 2017 . en.
  7. Web site: Arnold Vegafria is new Miss World PH franchise owner . . January 16, 2017 . July 8, 2017 . en.
  8. News: 25 vie to represent Philippines in Miss World contest . . August 18, 2011 . October 6, 2013 . Armin Adina.
  9. News: Miss World Philippines 2024 candidates. June 2, 2024 . Rappler. May 29, 2024.
  10. Web site: September 19, 2011. Gwendoline Ruais named Miss World-Philippines. January 2, 2021. INQUIRER.net. en.
  11. Web site: Beatboxing singer wins 2012 Miss World Philippines crown. January 2, 2021. Rappler. en.
  12. Web site: August 18, 2013. Megan Young is Miss World PH 2013. January 2, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en.
  13. Web site: Valerie Weigmann wins Miss World Philippines 2014. January 2, 2021. Rappler. en.
  14. Web site: October 18, 2015. Nueva Vizcaya beauty named Miss World Philippines 2015. January 2, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en.
  15. Web site: FULL LIST: Winners, Miss World Philippines 2016. January 2, 2021. Rappler. en.
  16. Web site: FULL LIST: Winners, Miss World Philippines 2017. January 2, 2021. Rappler. en.
  17. Web site: Katarina Rodriguez crowned Miss World PH. https://web.archive.org/web/20181008061555/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2018/10/08/miss-world-ph-katarina-rodriguez.html. dead. October 8, 2018. January 2, 2021. CNN Philippines. en.
  18. Web site: FULL LIST: Miss World Philippines 2019 winners. January 2, 2021. Rappler. en.
  19. Web site: 2021-07-24. Dindi Pajares to represent PH at Miss Supranational 2021 pageant in Poland. 2021-07-24. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
  20. Web site: Tracy Maureen Perez takes Miss World Philippines crown. https://web.archive.org/web/20211003174516/https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2021/10/4/Miss-World-Philippines-2021-Tracy-Maureen-Perez.html. dead. October 3, 2021. 2021-10-03. CNN Philippines. en.
  21. Web site: Frachesca Viernes . Ganiel Krishnan resigns as Miss World Philippines 2021 2nd Princess; Janelle Lewis to take over . 5 October 2021 . GMA News Online.
  22. Web site: LOOK: The Miss World Philippines 2022 winners. GMA Network. 7 June 2022.
  23. Web site: LOOK: Krishnah Marie Gravidez of Baguio City is Miss World Philippines 2024! . 20 July 2024.
  24. Web site: 2011-11-07. Gwendoline Ruais is Miss World first runner-up. 2021-05-29. ABS-CBN News. en.
  25. Web site: 2013-08-19. THE LIST: Pinay winners in Miss World. 2021-06-16. ABS-CBN News. en.
  26. Web site: 2013-09-28. Megan Young crowned Miss World 2013. 2022-01-18. Inquirer Lifestyle. en-US.
  27. Web site: 2014-12-14. PH Miss World bet Valerie Weigmann in final top 25. 2022-01-18. Rappler. en-US.
  28. Web site: 2015-12-19. Miss World PH Hillarie Parungao in Top 10 of final. 2022-01-18. Rappler. en-US.
  29. Web site: 2016-12-18. Top 5 finish for PH's Catriona Gray at Miss World 2016. 2022-01-18. Rappler. en-US.
  30. Web site: PH bet Laura Lehmann ends Miss World 2017 journey early. https://web.archive.org/web/20171119073804/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2017/11/18/laura-lehmann-miss-world-2017-top-40.html. dead. November 19, 2017. 2022-01-18. CNN Philippines. en.
  31. Web site: Llanes. Gianna. 2018-12-11. PH rep Katarina Rodriguez unplaced in Miss World 2018. 2022-01-18. Philippine Canadian Inquirer. en-CA.
  32. Web site: 2019-12-14. Michelle Dee finishes in Miss World 2019 Top 12. 2022-01-18. Rappler. en-US.
  33. Web site: 2022-03-17. Tracy Perez ends Miss World journey in Top 12. 2022-03-18. ABS-CBN News. en.

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