Binibining Pilipinas 2005 Explained

Binibining Pilipinas 2005 was the 42nd edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 19, 2005.^[1]

At the end of the event, Maricar Balagtas crowned Gionna Cabrera as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2004. Maria Karla Bautista crowned Carlene Aguilar as Bb. Pilipinas-World 2005, while Margaret-Ann Bayot crowned Precious Lara Quigaman as Binibining Pilipinas-International 2005. Wendy Valdez was named First Runner-Up and was crowned by Michelle Reyes as Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2005, while Melanie Ediza was named Second Runner-Up.^[2]

Results

Color keys

The contestant Won in an International pageant.
The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
The contestant did not place but won a Special Award in the pageant.

Placement	Contestant	International Placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2005	Bb. #17 - Gionna Cabrera
Binibining Pilipinas World 2005	Bb. #8 - Carlene Aguilar
Binibining Pilipinas International 2005	Bb. #22 - Precious Lara Quigaman
Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2005 / 1st Runner-Up	Bb. #1 - Wendy Valdez
2nd Runner-Up	Bb. #15 - Melanie Ediza
Top 11	Bb. #3 - Ricamarie Ann Taylor Bb. #7 - Joanna Rafbel Serrano Bb. #12 - Marie May Rosalien Paloma Bb. #16 -Joanne Padilla Bb. #18 - Kristine Santiago Bb. #19 - Mariflor Perez

Special Awards

Award	Contestant(s)
Best in Swimsuit	Bb. #17 - Gionna Cabrera
Best in Long Gown	Bb. #17 - Gionna Cabrera
Miss Photogenic	Bb. #17 - Gionna Cabrera
Miss Friendship	Bb. #21 - Maria Micaela Padilla
Miss Talent	Bb. 23 - Lois Montes
Miss Talent Runners-up	Bb. #1 - Wendy Valdez Bb. #8 - Carlene Aguilar
Miss Philippine Airlines (PAL)	Bb. #8 - Carlene Aguilar
Binibining Avon	Bb. #8 - Carlene Aguilar
Smart Texter's Choice	Bb. #3 - Ricamarie Taylor
Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice	Bb. #3 - Ricamarie Taylor

Contestants

23 contestants competed for the four titles.^[3]

No.	Contestant	Age	City/Province
1	Wendy Valdez	22	Navotas
2	Ameurfina Koc	24	Valenzuela
3	Ricamarie Ann Taylor	20	Quezon City
4	April Jean Mañago	23	Las Piñas
5	Allaine Christy Asuncion	23	Binangonan, Rizal
6	Joanna Rasay Rumohr	18	Novaliches
7	Joanna Rafbel Minerva Serrano	23	Muntinlupa
8	Carlene Aguilar	22	Quezon City
9	Mary Jane Dela Cruz	19	San Ildefonso, Bulacan
10	Monifer Samonte	22	Guagua, Pampanga
11	Katherine Aban	23	San Fernando, La Union
12	Marie May Rosalien Paloma	24	Caloocan
13	Gwennaelle Ruais^[4]	19
14	Aulorence Alipo-on	23	Olongapo
15	Melanie Ediza	22	Cebu
16	Joanne Padilla	22	San Miguel, Bulacan
17	Gionna Cabrera	22	Pasig
18	Kristine Santiago	19	Angeles City
19	Mari-flor Perez	23	Oriental Mindoro
20	Stephanie Florence Magali	21	Manila
21	Maria Micaela Isabel Padilla	21	Las Piñas
22	Precious Lara Quigaman	22	Taguig
23	Lois Montes	25	Cebu City
24	Maricris Franco	24	Taguig
25	Angelique Gustanski	21

Notes

Post-pageant Notes

Gionna Cabrera competed at Miss Universe 2005 in Bangkok but was unplaced. However, Cabrera won the Miss Photogenic award and was one of the Top 5 for the Best National Costume award.
Carlene Aguilar competed at Miss World 2005 in Sanya, China and placed in the Top 15. She competed again internationally at the Miss Internet World WWW 2006 pageant and won.^[5]
Precious Lara Quigaman competed at Miss International 2005 in Tokyo and won.^[6]

Notes and References

Web site: Exciting ‘firsts’ in the Bb. Pilipinas Pageant. March 5, 2005 . . en-US . September 14, 2021. Ricky. Lo.
News: Armin. Adina. 3 Bb. Pilipinas Crowned . Philippine Daily Inquirer. 9 . March 21, 2005. 14 September 2021.
Web site: Showbiz lookalikes among Bb. Pilipinas bets. March 19, 2005 . . en-US . September 14, 2021. Ricky. Lo.
Web site: Alip . Nap . March 13, 2005 . Problema ang Bb.Pilipinas bet . September 14, 2021 . . fil.
Web site: November 3, 2007 . Stef Prescott appeals for texters' support in Miss Internet World competition . April 16, 2022 . PEP.ph . en.
Web site: RP bet is Miss International 2005. September 27, 2005 . . en-US . September 14, 2021. Ricky. Lo.