Rachel Peters Explained

Rachel Peters
Birth Name:Rachel Louise Obregon Peters
Children:2
Miss Universe Philippines 2017
Education:British International School, Phuket (International Baccalaureate)
La Trobe University (Business, Tourism, and Events)
Birth Date:20 October 1991
Birth Place:Manama, Bahrain
Eye Color:Light Brown
Hair Color:Brown
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Office:First Lady of Camarines Sur
Term Label:In role
Term Start:July 2021
Term End:June 30, 2022

Rachel Louise Obregon Peters-Villafuerte (in Tagalog ˈɹeɪʃɛl ˈpɪtɚs bɪljaˈpwɛɾtɛ/; born October 20, 1991) is a Filipino model, host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2017.[1] [2] She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant and finished as a Top 10 semifinalist.[3]

Early life and education

Rachel Louise Obregon Peters was born on October 20, 1991, in Manama, Bahrain, to a British father, Nigel Peters and a Filipino mother, Annie Obregon.[4] [5] She has a younger brother named Daniel.[6] Their family manages a concert promotion company that caters to shows across Southeast Asia.[7] Peters graduated from the British International School, Phuket with an International Baccalaureate degree, and earned her bachelor's degree in Business, Tourism, and Events from La Trobe University.[8] [9] [10]

Pageantry

Miss World Philippines 2014

See main article: Miss World Philippines 2014. Peters started her pageantry stint when she competed at Miss World Philippines 2014 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila on October 11, 2014.[11] She placed as the 4th Princess and lost to eventual winner Valerie Weigmann.[12] She also bagged the Yahoo Readers' Choice and Miss Alluring awards.[13]

Binibining Pilipinas 2017

See main article: Binibining Pilipinas 2017. On April 30, 2017, Peters joined Binibining Pilipinas 2017 held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.[14] [15]

During the question and portion round of the pageant, she was asked: "If you get to speak in front of the ASEAN leaders, what would be your message to the leaders?" She responded:[16] [17]

"I believe that one of the biggest problems that our country faces today is divisiveness in politics, in religion and also in culture. And I believe that it is something that is the same across the world. And that is something I would want to address. I believe that when people can learn to tolerate each other's differences and respect each other's opinions, then we will just be a stronger nation and world."

By the end of the event, she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2017 by Maxine Medina along with the Best in Swimsuit, Miss Photogenic and JAG Denim Queen awards.[18] [19]

On March 18, 2018, Peters crowned Catriona Gray as her successor at the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.[20] [21]

Miss Universe 2017

See main article: Miss Universe 2017. Peters represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant.

At the national costume competition, Peters wore a Sarimanok-inspired golden one-piece swimsuit—complete with wings and a headpiece which is a symbol of good fortune for the Maranao people. Val Taguba created the costume and Jojo Bragais designed her gladiator-style boots.[22] [23]

At the preliminary competition, Peters shows off her 'infinity walk'. She donned her black Yamamay two-piece swimsuit at the preliminary swimsuit competition and wore a golden evening gown designed by Dubai-based Filipino designer, Val Taguba at the preliminary evening gown competition.[24] [25]

At the coronation night, she wore a blue two-piece Yamamay bikini at the Top 16 swimsuit competition and was dressed in a silver long gown with intricate details and sparkly beadwork designed by Val Taguba at the Top 10 evening gown competition.[26] [27]

She entered the Top 16 as the fan vote in the wildcards.[28] Peters concluded her Miss Universe journey by finishing as a Top 10 semifinalist, continuing the streak of the Philippines at 8th-straight finalist placement. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa won the said pageant.[29] [30]

Personal life

The British-born Peters became a Filipino citizen in 2015.[31]

On November 11, 2019, she was engaged to Governor of Camarines Sur, Miguel Luis Villafuerte.[32] [33] Their wedding was supposed to be held in Indonesia, but postponed due to quarantine measures imposed in the country to curb the spread of COVID-19.[34] [35] On May 18, 2021, Peters announced on Instagram that she was 18 weeks pregnant.[36] [37]

In July 2021, she married Villafuerte in a civil ceremony.[38] [39]

On October 11, 2021, she gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Kaia Rose.[40] [41] [42] In July 2023, she gave birth to her second child, a son named Andres.[43] [44]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2017-05-01. Rachel Peters wins Bb Pilipinas 2017. 2021-07-10. Rappler. en.
  2. Web site: Bueno. Anna. 2017-05-04. Meet the six new queens of Bb. Pilipinas 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170511032354/http://cnnphilippines.com/life/culture/2017/05/04/meet-bb-pilipinas-2017.html. dead. May 11, 2017. 2021-07-10. CNN Philippines. en.
  3. Web site: 2017-11-27. Rachel Peters ends journey in Miss Universe 2017. 2021-07-10. Rappler. en.
  4. News: 3 May 2017. WATCH: Rachel Peters gets teary-eyed as she thanks family. ABS-CBN News. 2021-09-11.
  5. Web site: 2017-05-03. Rachel Peters's parents open up about her Bb. Pilipinas win. 2021-09-10. ABS-CBN News. en.
  6. News: 4 May 2017. IN PHOTOS: Meet Rachel Peters' hunky younger brother. ABS-CBN News. 2021-09-11.
  7. Web site: Sampayan. Anj. 2017-05-02. Miss Universe-Philippines Rachel Peters truly has a body to die for. 2021-09-11. PEP.ph.
  8. Web site: 2017-05-01. 8 fun facts: Meet Miss Universe PH 2017 Rachel Peters. 2021-08-14. Rappler. en.
  9. Web site: Vera Cruz. Greggy. 2017-05-27. Rachel Peters: A Bicolana's journey to the Universe. 2021-09-10. Philstar. en-US.
  10. Web site: 2017-11-23. BALIKAN: Rachel Peters bago sumabak sa Miss Universe. 2021-09-10. ABS-CBN News. tl.
  11. Web site: Francisco. Drew. 2014-10-07. Full rundown: Miss World Philippines 2014 candidates. 2021-09-10. Rappler. en.
  12. Web site: 2014-10-13. Valerie Weigmann wins Miss World Philippines 2014. 2021-09-10. Rappler. en.
  13. Web site: 2014-10-13. FULL LIST: Winners, Miss World Philippines 2014. 2021-07-10. Rappler. en.
  14. Web site: 2017-03-01. Meet the 40 Bb Pilipinas 2017 candidates. 2021-07-10. Rappler. en.
  15. Web site: 2017-02-28. Binibining Pilipinas 2017 candidates. 2021-07-10. ABS-CBN News. en.
  16. Web site: Tan. Lara. 2017-05-01. READ: Binibining Pilipinas 2017 Q&A for Top 15 finalists. https://web.archive.org/web/20170503031235/http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2017/05/01/Bb-Pilipinas-top-15-question-and-answer.html. dead. May 3, 2017. 2020-12-29. CNN Philippines. en.
  17. Web site: Caballes. Lorenzo. 2017-05-01. READ: The Binibining Pilipinas 2017 Top 15 finalists Q and A. 2020-12-29. The Pinoy Legacy. en-US.
  18. Web site: 2017-05-01. FULL LIST: Winners, Bb Pilipinas 2017. 2021-07-10. Rappler. en.
  19. Web site: Bueno. Anna. 2017-05-04. Meet the six new queens of Bb. Pilipinas 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170511032354/http://cnnphilippines.com/life/culture/2017/05/04/meet-bb-pilipinas-2017.html. dead. May 11, 2017. 2020-12-29. CNN Philippines. en.
  20. Web site: 2018-03-19. Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180319084902/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2018/03/19/Miss-Philippines-Universe-2018-Catriona-Gray.html. dead. March 19, 2018. 2021-07-10. CNN Philippines. en.
  21. Web site: Custodio. Arlo. 2018-03-19. Winners of Binibining Pilipinas 2018. 2021-07-10. The Manila Times. en.
  22. Web site: 2017-11-19. LOOK: Rachel Peters dons 'Sarimanok-inspired' costume for Miss Universe. https://web.archive.org/web/20171121175020/http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2017/11/19/rachel-peters-sarimanok-costume-miss-universe.html. dead. November 21, 2017. 2021-08-25. CNN Philippines. en.
  23. Web site: 2017-11-20. Miss Universe-Philippines Rachel Peters Sparkles in Her National Costume. 2021-08-25. SPOT.ph. en.
  24. Web site: Viray. Patricia Lourdes. 2017-11-21. Rachel Peters sizzles in black swimwear in Miss Universe prelims. 2021-08-25. Philstar.com.
  25. Web site: Ramos. Jansen. 2017-11-23. Rachel Peters shows off her 'infinity walk' at the Miss Universe 2017 prelims. 2021-08-25. GMA Entertainment.
  26. Web site: Bigtas. Jannielyn Ann. 2017-11-27. Rachel Peters slays in a two-piece bikini at the Miss Universe coronation night. 2021-08-25. GMA News Online.
  27. Web site: 2017-11-27. HIGHLIGHTS: Rachel Peters during the Miss Universe Coronation Night. 2021-08-25. The Summit Express.
  28. Web site: Custodio. Arlo. 2017-11-27. PH takes pride in Rachel Peter's Top 10 finish. 2020-12-29. The Manila Times. en-US.
  29. Web site: 2017-11-27. South Africa's Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wins Miss Universe 2017. 2021-09-11. ABS-CBN News. en.
  30. Web site: Feldman. Kate. 2017-11-26. Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters named Miss Universe 2017. 2021-09-11. New York Daily News.
  31. News: Tantiangco. Aya. 1 May 2017. 7 must-know things about Bb Pilipinas Universe 2017 Rachel Peters. GMA News Online. 2021-09-11.
  32. News: November 10, 2019. LOOK: Rachel Peters is engaged to Migz Villafuerte. Rappler. January 4, 2021.
  33. Web site: 2019-11-10. Rachel Peters engaged to Camarines Sur governor. https://web.archive.org/web/20191111015317/https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/11/10/rachel-peters-migz-villafuerte-engagement.html. dead. November 11, 2019. 2021-09-10. CNN Philippines. en.
  34. News: October 13, 2020. 'Everything's up in the air': Rachel Peters opens up about postponed wedding. ABS-CBN News. May 21, 2021.
  35. Web site: 2020-10-13. 'Everything's up in the air': Rachel Peters opens up about postponed wedding. 2021-09-10. ABS-CBN News. en.
  36. News: May 18, 2021. Rachel Peters is pregnant. ABS-CBN News. May 21, 2021.
  37. Web site: Bernardino. Stephanie. 2021-05-18. Beauty queen Rachel Peters announces pregnancy with topless photo. 2021-09-10. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
  38. Web site: 2021-07-17. Rachel Peters, Migz Villafuerte tie the knot in civil ceremony. 2021-07-17. ABS-CBN News. en.
  39. Web site: Malig. Kaela. 2021-07-17. IN PHOTOS: Rachel Peters and Migz Villafuerte are now married!. 2021-07-17. GMA News Online. en.
  40. Web site: 2021-10-14. Rachel Peters gives birth to baby girl. 2021-10-14. ABS-CBN News. en.
  41. Web site: 2021-10-13. Rachel Peters welcomes baby girl. 2021-10-14. GMA News Online.
  42. Web site: Viernes. Franchesca. 2021-10-20. Rachel Peters reveals baby girl's name on her first birthday as a mom. 2021-10-20. GMA News.
  43. Web site: Bernardino . Stephanie . 2023-07-24 . Rachel Peters, Migz Villafuerte welcome second child . 2023-12-31 . Manila Bulletin . en.
  44. Web site: Arnaldo . Steph . 2023-07-25 . Rachel Peters and Migz Villafuerte welcome baby boy . 2023-12-31 . Rappler . en-US.

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