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Dingdong Dantes, Dennis Trillo, and Pia Guanio Cueshé, Alfred Vargas, Dion Ignacio, Andrew Wolff, and Jeremy Marquez. Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines GMA Network(local), GMA Pinoy TV(international) |
Binibining Pilipinas 2006 (Miss Philippines 2006), was the 43rd edition of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) which took place on March 4, 2006. The pageant was broadcast by GMA Network from the Araneta Coliseum.
26 candidates were initially announced, but 2 ladies backed out, bringing it to 24 official candidates. The event was hosted by Dingdong Dantes, Dennis Trillo, and Pia Guanio. Guest performers included Cueshé, Alfred Vargas, Dion Ignacio, Andrew Wolff, and Jeremy Marquez.
At the end of the night, 25 years old Lia Andrea Ramos was crowned by Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2005 (also Miss Universe Photogenic) Gionna Cabrera as the new Bb. Pilipinas-Universe titleholder. Anna Maris Igpit was crowned as Philippine representative to Miss World 2006 by Bb. Pilipinas-World 2005 (and Miss World semi-finalist) Carlene Aguilar. Precious Quigaman, Bb. Pilipinas-International 2005 turned Miss International 2005 (she still retained her title despite winning, unlike other national pageants), crowned Denille Lou Valmonte as the new Bb. Pilipinas -International titleholder.
The 24 Candidates
#1 Shiela Joy Pineda, 22, 5'5.5" Batangas
#2 Joana Patricia Cruz Tolentino, 22, 5'5", Pasig City, Metro Manila
#3 Marie Anne Kathleen Labung, 20, 5'5", Pampanga
#4 Mylene Aguilar Maligaya, 18, 5'5", Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila
#5 Khristine Marie Alba Lim, 22, 5'6", Rizal
#6 Jenny Capiz Yu, 22, 5'7", Angeles City, Pampanga
#7 Louise Dianne Sabay Navera, 19, 5'6.5", Pasay City
#8 Vanessa Anne Kibanoff, 23, 5'6.5", Pampanga
#9 Denille Lou Valena Valmonte, 24, 5'6", Quezon City, Metro Manila
#10 Fiona Marie Lucido Lava, 23, 5'6", Pasig City, Metro Manila
#11 Rosalyn Sirikit de Leon Santiago, 25, 5'6", Nueva Ecija
#12 Meral Ates, 18, 5'6", Pasig City, Metro Manila
#13 Marie-Ann Bonquin Umali, 19, 5'7.5", Batangas
#14 Jessica Joy Coria, 18, 5'9", Olongapo City, Zambales
#15 Kareen Amanda Donor, 23, 5'7", Quezon City, Metro Manila
#16 Emcel Alna Guido Reyes, 18, 5'6.5", Rizal
#17 Lia Andrea Aquino Ramos, 25, 5'7", Davao City
#18 Mary Pilar Alipio de Gorostiza, 21, 5'7", Parañaque City, Metro Manila
#19 Allia Hanelene Faytaren, 18, 5'6", Batangas City
#20 Anna Maris Arcay Igpit, 18, 5'6", Bohol
#21 Jeanne Bernadette Mauricio Bello, 22, 5'7", Cavite
#22 Caroline de Leon Yorke, 19, 5'6", Quezon City, Metro Manila
#23 Christina Leviste Mosqueda, 20, 5'6.5", Batangas City
#24 Vera Eumee delos Santos Ritter, 19, 5'6", Baguio City
Bb. #25, Aeesha Christine Rand
Bb. #26, Mayumi Keller
Bb. #10, Fiona Marie Lava was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2003 2nd runner-up
Bb. #21, Jeanne Bernadette Bello was Miss Philippines Earth 2001 Top 10 semifinalist
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