Binibining Pilipinas 1994

Binibining Pilipinas 1994
Charlene Gonzales
DateOctober 31, 1993
Presenters
VenueAraneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
BroadcasterGMA Network
Entrants34
Placements15
WinnerCharlene Gonzales
Manila
CongenialityEstrella Lizel Palmer
San Fernando, Pampanga
PhotogenicMorena Carla Cabrera
Parañaque

Binibining Pilipinas 1994 was the 31st edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on October 31, 1993.

At the end of the event, Dindi Gallardo crowned Charlene Gonzales as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1994, Ruffa Gutierrez crowned Caroline Subijano as Binibining Pilipinas World 1994, Sheela Mae Santarin crowned Alma Concepcion as Binibining Pilipinas International 1994, and Jenette Fernando crowned Sheila Marie Dizon as Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 1994. Abbygale Arenas was named First Runner-Up, while Eda Calonia was named Second Runner-Up.

Results

Color keys
  •   The contestant was a semi-finalist/finalist in an international pageant.
Placement Contestant International Placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1994 Top 6 – Miss Universe 1994
Binibining Pilipinas World 1994
  • Bb. #17 – Caroline Subijano[2]
 Top 10 – Miss World 1994
Binibining Pilipinas International 1994
  • Bb. #26 – Alma Concepcion
 Top 15 – Miss International 1994
Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 1994
  • Bb. #1 – Sheila Marie Dizon[3]
1st runner-up
  • Bb. #20 – Abbygale Arenas[4]
2nd runner-up
  • Bb. #3 – Eda Calonia[4]
Top 15
  • Bb. #2 – Raquel Wambangco
  • Bb. #6 – Janine Marie Barredo
  • Bb. #9 – Morena Carla Cabrera[5]
  • Bb. #10 – Labelle Paraiso
  • Bb. #12 – Desiree Dawn del Rosario
  • Bb. #19 – Maria Angelina Merced
  • Bb. #24 – Marie Catherine Muñoz
  • Bb. #30 – Veronica Villacorta
  • Bb. #34 – Maria Sovietskaya Bacud

Contestants

Thirty-three contestants competed for the four titles.

No. Contestant Age City/Province Notes
1 Sheila Marie Dizon[3] 21 Las Piñas
2 Raquel Wambangco 23 Makati
3 Eda Calonia[6] 20 Davao City
5 Shiela Marie Ramos 19 San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
6 Janine Marie Barredo[7] 21 San Juan
7 Anna Carlota San Jose 17 Olongapo
8 Maria Celina Santiago 24 Malolos, Bulacan
9 Morena Carla Cabrera 18 Parañaque Crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas-Queen of the Year 1995[5]
10 Labelle Paraiso 17 Canada
11 Mary Christine Carpio 23 Cebu
12 Desiree Dawn del Rosario 22 Cavite
13 Lois Real 24 Bicol Region
14 Charlene Mae Gonzales[1] 19 Manila Top 6 finalist at Miss Universe 1994[1][8]
Won Best National Costume at Miss Universe 1994
Daughter of Binibining Ilang-Ilang 1964, Elvira Gonzales[1]
15 Djhoanna Soliman 19 Arayat, Pampanga
16 Laura Angela Navera 18 Malabon
17 Caroline Subijano[2] 22 Manila Top 10 semi-finalist at Miss World 1994[2][9]
18 Michelle Tuazon 19 Mabalacat, Pampanga
19 Maria Angelina Merced 22 San Fernando, Cebu
20 Abbygale Arenas[10] 18 Angeles City Eventually crowned Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1997[11]
Won Miss Photogenic at Miss Universe 1997[12]
21 Zoraida Velasquez 20 Las Piñas
22 Estrella Lizel Palmer 19 San Fernando, Pampanga
23 Maria Amalia Tiglao 20 Macabebe, Pampanga
24 Marie Catherine Muñoz 18 Parañaque
25 Maria Lizette Laurel 21 Albay
26 Alma Concepcion[13] 17 Rizal Top 15 semi-finalist at Miss International 1994[13]
Won Miss Congeniality at Miss International 1994[13]
27 Maria Anna Bernarte 23 Quezon City
28 Maria Salome Pineda 18 La Union
29 Shiela Lacerna 21 Batangas
30 Veronica Villacorta 25 Bocaue, Bulacan
31 Fedelita Villaseñor 21 Lucena, Quezon
32 Emmarie Sabat 17 Marikina
33 Angelica Pineda 17 Pampanga
34 Maria Sovietskaya Bacud 18 Mandaluyong Second runner-up at Miss Intercontinental 1995[14]
First runner-up at Binibining Pilipinas 1996[15]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Lo, Ricky (September 20, 2019). "Like mother, like daughter". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Mark, Ryan (October 1, 2006). "Good luck Anna!!!". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Lo, Ricky (March 4, 2010). "Once a Binibini..." Philstar.com. Archived from the original on October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Salonga, Bianca (April 2, 2006). "Abbygale Arenas-de Leon: Rated A". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Filipina in Mrs. Globe tilt". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 27 August 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  6. ^ "41 days and counting". Manila Standard. 14 November 1993. p. 41. Retrieved 1 October 2025 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ Lo, Ricky (13 November 2003). "Beauty (titles) run in the family". Philippine Star. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  8. ^ Tayag, Voltaire (June 6, 2019). "The Binibining Pilipinas legacy through the years". Rappler. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  9. ^ "Miss India is fairest of 'em all". New Straits Times. 21 November 1994. p. 12. Retrieved 1 October 2025 – via Google Books.
  10. ^ Bareng, Sharline (27 August 2009). "Abbygale Arenas-de Leon: Venus On A Mission". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  11. ^ Romulo, Mons (29 January 2017). "What was your most memorable moment competing in Miss Universe?". Philippine Star. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  12. ^ "Smile, and she's a snap winner". The Straits Times. 19 May 1997. p. 8. Retrieved 1 October 2025 – via National Library Board.
  13. ^ a b c "Alma Concepcion urges those with depression to get professional help". GMA News Online. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  14. ^ Magsanoc, Kai (13 August 2013). "Beauty pageant 101: The other pageants". Rappler. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  15. ^ "Pageant picks". Manila Standard. 12 March 1996. p. 1. Retrieved 1 October 2025 – via Google Books.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.