Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001 explained

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001 was the 33rd edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas. It was held at the now closed NBC Tent in Taguig, Metro Manila on June 9, 2001.^[1] ^[2]

At the end of the event, Josephine Canonizado crowned Darlene Carbungco as Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific 2001. Including her crowned are the new court of winners: Michelle Ann Peñez was named First Runner-Up, Mimilannie Lisondra was named Second Runner-Up, Liza Diño was named Third Runner-Up, and Janice Gay Alop was named Fourth Runner-Up.^[3]

Results

Placements

Color keys

The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
The contestant was not able to compete in an International pageant.
The contestant did not place.

Placement	Contestant	International placement
Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific 2001	Mutya #25 – Darlene Carbungco
1st runner-up	Mutya #1 – Michelle Ann Peñez
2nd runner-up	Mutya #7 – Mimilannie Lisondra
3rd runner-up	Mutya #18 – Mary Liza Diño
4th runner-up	Mutya #21 – Janice Gay Alop
Top 10	Mutya #2 – Nuriza Garcia Abeja Jr. Mutya #4 – Sandra A. Rebancos Mutya #5 – Athena Claveria Mutya #13 – Mary Jane Isip Mutya #20 – Anna Liza Bernal

Special awards

Award	Contestant
Miss Photogenic	Mutya #8 - Hazel Gamilla
Miss Friendship	Mutya #12 - Girlie Gesta
Miss Talent	Mutya #9 - Jackie Garcia
Best in Swimsuit	Mutya #25 - Darlene Carbungco
Best in Long Gown	Mutya #11 - Alta Redor
Miss Avon	Mutya #25 - Darlene Carbungco
Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin	Mutya #5 - Athena Claveria
Miss Cremesilk Beautiful Hair	Mutya #18 - Liza Diño
Miss Close-Up Smile	Mutya #1 - Michelle Ann Peñez
Miss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night	Mutya #25 - Darlene Carbungco

Contestants

Twenty-five contestants comepted for the title.^[4]

No.	Contestant	Age	Hometown
1	Michelle Ann Peñez	19	California
2	Nuriza Garcia Abeja Jr.	23	Quezon City
3	Rosemarie Cepida	19	Iloilo City
4	Sandra A. Rebancos	22	Kalinga
5	Athena Claveria	23	Quezon City
6	Aireen Enquito	22
7	Mimilannie Lisondra	20	Bacolod
8	Hazel Gamilla	18	Santa Rosa
9	Jackie Garcia	19	Cebu City
10	Juneth Nitro	20	Santa Cruz
11	Alta Redor	20	Pasig
12	Girlie Gesta	19	Davao City
13	Mary Jane Isip	18	Manila
14	Evangeline Abadam	23	Olongapo
15	Maria Celine Carpeña	19	Taguig
16	Gemma Grace Auxterio	19	Tagum
17	Joan Vasquez	24	Parañaque
18	Mary Liza Bautista Diño	19	Marikina
19	Carla Paz Miller	24	Davao City
20	Anna Liza Bernal	20	Lipa
21	Janice Gay Alop	23	Olongapo
22	Abigail Abalos	18	London
23	Cathrina Magbanua	21	Muntinlupa
24	Chopen Albances	20	Cavite City
25	Darlene Zimmer Carbungco	20	Angeles

Notes

Crossovers

Mutya #2 Nuriza Abeja Jr. was a semifinalist at Binibining Pilipinas 2002.^[5]
Mutya #4 Sandra Rebancos was a candidate at Binibining Pilipinas 2002.
Mutya #5 Athena Claveria was a candidate at Binibining Pilipinas 2002.
Mutya #20 Anna Liza Bernal was a semifinalist at Binibining Pilipinas 2000.^[6]

Post-pageant notes

Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific, Darlene Carbungco competed at Miss Asia Pacific 2001 in Makati, Philippines and placed 4th runner-up.
Mutya 1st runner-up, Michelle Ann Peñez competed at Miss Tourism Universe 2001 and placed 1st runner-up
Mutya 2nd runner-up, Mimilannie Lisondra did not compete at Miss Intercontinental 2001 pageant
Mutya third runner-up, Mary Liza Diño competed at Miss Tourism International 2001-2002 in Malaysia but unplaced

Notes and References

Web site: Is the 'Mutya' really Dingdong's 'Darlene'?. Philippine Star. January 11, 2002 . September 20, 2021. Ricky. Lo.
Web site: April 1, 2001 . Pabobonggahin ang 'Mutya' guest . September 21, 2021 . Pilipino Star Ngayon.
Web site: Mutya Darlene is showbiz material. Philippine Star. July 2, 2001 . September 20, 2021. Ricky. Lo.
Web site: June 2, 2001. May 2 imports sa Mutya tilt. 2021-09-21. Philstar.com. fil.
News: Brizuela . Jayson . March 14, 2002 . New breed of beauties . 13, 20 . Manila Standard . Philippine Manila Standard Publishing, Inc . Manila . September 17, 2021.
News: Uichanco . Diana . February 25, 2000 . A merry mix of Bb. Pilipinas hopefuls . F7 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . September 25, 2021.