Raine Baljak Explained
Gabriele Raine Abellana Baljak (born 1996) is a Filipino-Australian former beauty queen. She was Miss Cebu 2016, and is a public speaker, health and fitness coach, model, researcher and scholar. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Early life
Baljak was born in Sydney, Australia, and moved to Cebu City, Philippines as a child.[5] [6]
She attended Cebu International School and is currently attending the University of South Australia (UniSA).
Miss Cebu 2016
On the first night she was awarded two of the four awards given, Miss Epson for her knowledge of Cebuano history and Best in Funwear in her two-piece creation by Mike Yapching.[7] On the final evening she was named as ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Star of the Night and Best in Evening Gown wearing designer Dino Lloren.[8] [9]
Researcher and scholar
While at UniSA, Baljak was awarded the UniSA Vacation Research Scholarship resulting in her first co-authorship for an editorial publication focused on 'Healthy Sleep and Nursing' in the Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing.[10]
Then in December 2023, Baljak was awarded the New Colombo Plan Scholarship program by the Australian Government.[11] [12]
Notes and References
- Web site: Batucan. Deneb. A Beauty so Profound. Sunstar Weekend. 7 February 2016. Sunstar Publishing Inc..
- Web site: Southwall Magazine is Here. Caballes. Beyee. February 5, 2018. Lifeisbeyeeutiful. March 7, 2018.
- Web site: Southwall Magazine is Here. Caballes. Beyee. February 5, 2018. Lifeisbeyeeutiful. March 7, 2018.
- Matricciani . Lisa . Bennett . Paul N. . Pelentsov . Lemuel . Baljak . Gabriel R. . Kelly . Michelle . 2023-03-01 . Healthy sleep and nursing . The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing . en . 40 . 1 . 10.37464/2023.401.1105 . 257298441 . 1447-4328. free .
- Web site: Right as Raine Baljak. Taboada. Patty. July 1, 2016. Zee Lifestyle Cebu. July 10, 2016.
- News: Miss Cebu takes after Beauty Queen Mom. Sibi. Juli Ann M.. January 14, 2016. Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 10, 2016.
- News: Panerio. Jonas. Early standouts at the Miss Cebu 2016 pre-pageant. Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 10 April 2016.
- Web site: Batucan. Deneb. Beauty queen's daughter wins Miss Cebu 2016 crown. Sunstar Publishing Inc.. 14 January 2016. Sunstar Newspaper Cebu. 10 April 2016.
- News: Sibi. Juli Ann. TV host wins Miss Cebu 2016. Cebu Daily News. 10 April 2016.
- Matricciani . Lisa . Bennett . Paul N. . Pelentsov . Lemuel . Baljak . Gabriel R. . Kelly . Michelle . 2023-03-01 . Healthy sleep and nursing . AJAN - the Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing . en . 40 . 1 . 10.37464/2023.401.1105 . 1447-4328.
- Web site: UniSA Online students set for overseas immersions, thanks to New Colombo Plan Scholarships . 2024-02-02 . Home . en.
- Web site: UniSA's NCP Scholarship winners . 2024-02-02 . Home . en.