Nicole Cordoves Explained

Nicole Cordoves
Birth Name:Nicole Ignacio Cordoves
Birth Date:15 April 1992
Birth Place:Makati, Philippines
Alma Mater:Ateneo de Manila University
Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016
Competitions:Binibining Pilipinas 2016
(Winner – Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016)
Miss Grand International 2016
(1st Runner-Up)
Height:1.75m

Nicole Ignacio Cordoves (in Tagalog nɪˈkoʊl ʔɪɡˈnaʃo kɔɾˈdɔbɛs/; born April 15, 1992)[1] is a Filipino model, host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016.[2] [3] She represented the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2016 pageant and finished as 1st Runner-Up.

Early and personal life

Cordoves has Filipino-Chinese ancestry.[1] She graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Development Management, minoring in AB Economics.[4]

Her brother, Joshua is married to Binibining Pilipinas International 2019 Bea Magtanong.[5]

Pageantry

Competitions

Cordoves won Miss Chinatown 2014.[6] [7] She was crowned 1st runner-up at Miss Grand International 2016, having been chosen to represent the Philippines at the pageant as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016.[8] [9] [10]

Hosting

She co-hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2018 with Pia Wurtzbach and Richard Gutierrez.[11] In 2021, Cordoves and Catriona Gray co-hosted the 57th Binibining Pilipinas, the first pageant in the Philippines with all-female hosts, earning critical acclaim.[12] [13] [14] [15] She teamed up with 2020 Miss Grand International runner-up Samantha Bernardo for a photo shoot prior to the pageant.[16] [17] Cordoves, Gray, Bernardo and Edward Barber co-hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2022.[18] [19] She returned as co-host with Gray and Mary Jean Lastimosa for Binibining Pilipinas 2023.[20]

Career

She worked as a speech writer for Cesar Purisima, the former Secretary of Finance.[1] [4] Cordoves is a Miss Q and A judge on It's Showtime,[1] [21] and is one of the co-hosts of "Dr. Care" and "Pasok Mga Suki" on PIE Channel with journalist Migs Bustos and online business personality Madam Inutz.[22] She is also a judge on Drag Den Philippines, hosted by Manila Luzon.[23]

Cordoves had a supporting role in the Filipino series "One Good Day", which aired on Amazon Prime.[24] [25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Villano. Alexa. April 19, 2020. Nicole Cordoves isn't afraid of taking risks. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220120071009/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/256700-nicole-cordoves-making-use-gift-gab-humor-pageantry. January 20, 2022. July 30, 2021. Rappler. en.
  2. Web site: Nicole Cordoves. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200122024323/http://www.missgrandinternational.com/?page=contestant_detail&cont=1366. January 22, 2020. July 30, 2021. Miss Grand International. en.
  3. Web site: 2016 Candidate. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210801002035/https://www.bbpilipinas.com/candidate/2016-nicole-cordoves. August 1, 2021. August 1, 2021. Binibining Pilipinas. en.
  4. Web site: April 20, 2016. 8 fun facts: Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2016 Nicole Cordoves. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220228070225/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/130152-bb-pilipinas-grand-international-nicole-cordoves-trivia-fun-facts. February 28, 2022. July 30, 2021. Rappler. en.
  5. Web site: July 11, 2023. Nicole Cordoves welcomes fellow beauty queen Patch Magtanong as sister-in-law. November 1, 2023. ABS-CBN News. en.
  6. Web site: July 28, 2014. Top 'Tsinoys' crowned Mr. and Ms. Chinatown 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731002321/https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/07/27/14/top-tsinoys-crowned-mr-and-ms-chinatown-2014. July 31, 2021. July 31, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en.
  7. Web site: November 14, 2019. WINNING MY FIRST CROWN, THE BEGINNING OF MY PAGEANT JOURNEY, NICOLE CORDOVES. August 7, 2021. YouTube. en.
  8. Web site: PH bet Nicole Cordoves wins 1st runner-up at Miss Grand International 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220228065811/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/150326-nicole-cordoves-miss-grand-international-2016-first-runner-up. February 28, 2022. July 30, 2021. Rappler. en.
  9. Web site: November 11, 2016. The Source: The Journey of Nicole Cordoves. August 7, 2021. YouTube. en.
  10. Web site: November 12, 2016. Nicole Cordoves on her controversial Donald Trump remarks. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220228070711/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/152088-nicole-cordoves-trump-plans-miss-grand-international-2016-first-runner-up. February 28, 2022. August 18, 2021. Rappler. en.
  11. Web site: Libero-Cruz. Grace. March 19, 2018. Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Recap: The Top 15 And The Q&A Portion. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220217203203/https://metro.style/people/celebrities/binibining-pilipinas-2018-recap-the-top-15-and-th/1854. February 17, 2022. September 1, 2021. Metro.style. en.
  12. Web site: June 5, 2021. Pageant first: Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves to host Bb. Bilipinas 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210712160053/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/06/05/21/pageant-first-catriona-gray-nicole-cordoves-to-host-bb-bilipinas-2021. July 12, 2021. live. August 18, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en.
  13. Web site: Severo. Jan Milo. July 12, 2021. Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves lauded for Binibining Pilipinas 2021 hosting . live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730014121/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/07/12/2111939/catriona-gray-nicole-cordoves-lauded-binibining-pilipinas-2021-hosting. July 30, 2021. July 30, 2021. philstar.com. en.
  14. Web site: July 13, 2021. IN PHOTOS: Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves' looks at the Binibining Pilipinas 2021 coronation night. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220222175754/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/style/photos-catriona-gray-nicole-cordoves-fashion-moments-binibining-pilipinas-finals-2021. February 22, 2022. July 30, 2021. Rappler. en.
  15. Web site: July 12, 2021. Nicole Cordoves trends after hair flip at Binibining Pilipinas 2021 coronation night. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730032424/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/reaction-nicole-cordoves-hair-flip-moment-binibining-pilipinas-coronation-2021. July 30, 2021. July 30, 2021. Rappler. en.
  16. Web site: July 5, 2021. LOOK: Miss Grand runners-up Samantha Bernardo, Nicole Cordoves sizzle in photo shoot. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730220245/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/05/21/look-miss-grand-runners-up-samantha-bernardo-nicole-cordoves-sizzle-in-photo-shoot. July 30, 2021. July 31, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en.
  17. Web site: Arcano. Nicole. July 8, 2021. The Exact Sultry Bodysuits We Spotted on Nicole Cordoves and Samantha Bernardo. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731111904/https://www.preview.ph/fashion/nicole-cordoves-samantha-bernardo-bodysuits-a00193-20210708. July 31, 2021. July 31, 2021. Preview. en.
  18. Web site: Bracamonte. Earl D.C.. July 12, 2022. Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves continue historic feat as all-female Binibining Pilipinas hosts. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220809223152/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/07/12/2194861/catriona-gray-nicole-cordoves-continue-historic-feat-all-female-binibining-pilipinas-hosts. August 9, 2022. August 10, 2022. philstar.com. en.
  19. Web site: July 29, 2022. LOOK: Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves stun in photos recreating Bb. Pilipinas swimsuit looks. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220810010336/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/catriona-gray-nicole-cordoves-photos-recreate-binibining-pilipinas-looks. August 10, 2022. August 10, 2022. Rappler. en.
  20. Web site: May 30, 2023. LOOK: Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves, MJ Lastimosa stun in dazzling gowns during Binibining Pilipinas 2023 coronation. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230531111307/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/502022/look-catriona-gray-nicole-cordoves-mj-lastimosa-stun-in-dazzling-gowns-during-binibining-pilipinas-2023-coronation. May 31, 2023. May 31, 2023. Inquirer.net. en.
  21. Web site: December 17, 2018. It's Showtime Miss Q and A: Hurado Nicole shares her reaction on Catriona's victory. August 27, 2021. YouTube. en.
  22. News: Gretchen Fullido, Vivoree, Elmo, and more PIE jocks lead new talk and music shows on PIE CHANNEL. Manila Bulletin. October 6, 2022. October 6, 2022.
  23. Web site: Purnell. Kristofer. November 19, 2022. Nicole Cordoves, Sassa Gurl are main judges on 'DragDen'. March 11, 2023. Phil Star Global. en.
  24. Web site: Andrea Torres stars with Ian Veneracion in Amazon Prime series 'One Good Day'. November 1, 2023. GMA News Online. en.
  25. Web site: Nicole Cordoves is Anne Rodrigo in One Good Day. November 1, 2023. YouTube. en.