Binibining Pilipinas 2003

Binibining Pilipinas 2003 (billed as The Ruby Year) was the 40th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 15, 2003.

Binibining Pilipinas 2003
DateMarch 15, 2003
PresentersTJ Manotoc, Pops Fernandez, and Brad Turvey[1]
VenueAraneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
BroadcasterGMA Network
Entrants27
WinnerCarla Gay Sunga Balingit
Angeles, Pampanga

At the end of the event, Karen Loren Agustin crowned Carla Gay Balingit as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003. Katherine Anne Manalo crowned Maria Rafaela Yunon as Binibining Pilipinas World 2003, while Kristine Alzar crowned Jhezarie Javier as Bb. Pilipinas-International 2003. Kate Sephora Baesa was named First Runner-Up, while Noela Mae Evangelista was named Second Runner-Up.[2][3]

Later that year, Noela Mae Evangelista was appointed as Bb. Pilipinas-Queen of Tourism 2003.

Results
Color keys
  •   The contestant Won in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant did not place.
Final result Contestant International placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003
  • Bb. #23 - Carla Gay Sunga Balingit
Unplaced
Binibining Pilipinas World 2003
  • Bb. #19 - Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon
Top 5
Binibining Pilipinas-International 2003
Unplaced
1st Runner-Up
  • Bb. #13 - Kate Sephora Roldan Baesa
2nd Runner-Up
  • Bb. #20 - Noela Mae Buhion Evangelista
    (Appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Queen of Tourism 2003)
Queen of Tourism International 2003
Top 12
  • Bb. #1 - Maria del Carmen Muertegui Antigua
  • Bb. #15 - Anne Marie Sio Falcon
  • Bb. #16 - Sanya Astra Smith
  • Bb. #17 - Ariane Garcia
  • Bb. #18 - Angelina Louise Hubilla Corstorphan
  • Bb. #24 - Diana Lim Sadie
  • Bb. #25 - Maria Elena Genota Andaya

Special awards

Major awards
Award Contestant Ref.
Best in Swimsuit
  • Bb. #18 – Angelina Corstorphan
 [2]
Best in Evening Gown
  • Bb. #23 – Carla Gay Balingit
Miss Photogenic/AGFA
  • Bb. #12 – Jhezarie Javier
Miss Friendship
  • Bb. #10 – Carolyn Ramos
Miss Talent
  • Bb. #22 – Gretchen Malalad
Award Contestant Ref.
Miss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night
  • Bb. #19 – Maria Rafaela Yunon
 [2]
Miss Creamsilk Beautiful Hair
  • Bb. #25 – Maria Elena Andaya
Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin
  • Bb. #18 – Angelina Corstorphan
Miss Close-Up Smile
  • Bb. #20 – Noela Mae Evangelista
Binibining Avon
  • Bb. #20 – Noela Mae Evangelista
Miss PAL Sunniest Personality
  • Bb. #12 – Jhezarie Javier
Miss Red Bull Supreme Energy
  • Bb. #22 – Gretchen Malalad
Miss Myra 300-E
  • Bb. #12 – Jhezarie Javier
Manila Bulletin Texter's Choice Award
  • Bb. #14 – Jacquelyne Inoferio

Candidates

27 delegates have been selected to compete in this year.[4]

No.CandidateAgeCity/Province Placement
1Maria del Carmen Muertegui Antigua24Cebu City
Top 12
2Anna Kathrina Fagela Ashby19Quezon City, Metro Manila
3Cherry May Bacarro24Cagayan de Oro City
4Aloha Crisostomo24Angeles City, Pampanga
5Nilda Perelonia Baliwag20Makati, Metro Manila
6Farrah Casilda Asdillo Tuballa19Zamboanga City
7Gladys Cruz20Bulacan
8Ruth Faye Toribio22Quezon City, Metro Manila
9Jeramie Cortes Alagon20Zambales
10Carolyn Ramos22Quezon City, Metro Manila
11Penelope Grulla24Manila, Metro Manila
12Jhezarie Gamez Javier21Antipolo City
Binibining Pilipinas International 2003
13Kate Sephora Roldan Baesa20Quezon City, Metro Manila
1st Runner-Up
14Jacquelyne Inoferio19San Pedro, Laguna
15Anne Marie Sio Falcon21Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Top 12
16Sanya Astra Smith18Makati, Metro Manila
Top 12
17Ariane Garcia18Lucena City
Top 12
18Angelina Louise Hubilla Corstorphan17Pasig, Metro Manila
Top 12
19Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon21Tarlac
Binibining Pilipinas World 2003
20Noela Mae Buhion Evangelista20Iligan City
2nd Runner-Up
21Angelica Santos Sandel21San Juan, Metro Manila
22Gretchen Malalad24Pasig, Metro Manila
23Carla Gay Sunga Balingit19Angeles City, Pampanga
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003
24Diana Lim Sadie20Bicol Region
Top 12
25Maria Elena Genota Andaya24Batangas City
Top 12
26Maria Althea Rose Mauricio21Bacolod City
27Joy delos Reyes20Makati, Metro Manila

Notes

Withdrawals
  • Caroline Lontoc
  • Marjorie Torres
  • Sheryl Lou Franco

Repeaters and crossovers

Post-pageant notes
  • Bb. Pilipinas Universe, Carla Gay Balingit competed at Miss Universe 2003 but was unplaced.
  • Bb. Pilipinas World, Maria Rafaela Yunon competed at Miss World 2003 and was a Top 5 finalist.[5]
  • Bb. Pilipinas International, Jhezarie Javier competed at Miss International 2003 but was unplaced. She also competed at Miss ASEAN 2005 and was crowned Miss ASEAN 2005.
  • Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner-up, Noela Mae Evangelista competed at Queen of Tourism International 2003 and was crowned Queen of Tourism International 2003.[6]
  • Bb. Pilipinas Semi-finalist, Ana Marie Falcon entered show business with a screen name Francine Prieto.

References
  1. Francisco, Butch (March 18, 2003). "A well-presented Binibini show". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  2. Sto. Domingo, Joseph (March 17, 2003). "Brains before beauty: In this year's Bb. Pilipinas, the smart ones win the titles". Manila Standard. pp. 17–18. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  3. Lo, Ricky (March 23, 2003). "Beauties & Brains". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  4. Lo, Ricky (March 14, 2003). "Mirror, mirror on the wall..." Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  5. Lo, Ricky (December 12, 2003). "Mafae happy with Top 5 finish at Miss World". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  6. Lo, Ricky (November 10, 2003). "Beauty (titles) run in the family". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
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