Binibining Pilipinas 2021, 57th edition of Binibining Pilipinas, was held tonight at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines where the winners to represent Philippines at the upcoming editions of Miss International, Miss Grand International, Miss Intercontinental and Miss Globe were crowned.
At the end of the event finale, Maureen Montagne was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2021 and will represent Philippines at Miss Globe 2021. She gave an outstanding performance at the national competition, making a strong foothold ever since the beginning of the competition. Hailing from Taguig city, the stunning model is of Filipina and American heritage. The diva is no new to pageantry as she was earlier crowned as Miss Arizona USA 2015. The diva also competed in Miss World Philippines 2018 where she placed as the first runner up. The diva then finally, competed in Miss Eco International 2019 where again, she was placed as the first runner up. Maureen will be a strong competitor at the upcoming international pageant as well.
Read more about Maureen Montagne here.
Also at the finale, Hannah Arnold of Masbate was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2021 while Samantha Panlilio was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2021 and Cinderella Obenita was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2021. Gabrielle Basiano of Borongan and Meiji Cruz of Valenzuela were adjudged first and second runners-up respectively.
Apart from the winners and their court, the Top 13 included Patrizia Mariah Garcia, Patricia Denise Babista, Karen Laurrie Mendoza, Jashmin Lyn Dimaculangan, Maria Francesca Taruc, Honey Grace Cartasano and Graciella Lehmann.
A number of special awards were also presented at the competition; Best in National Costume went to Maria Ruth Erika Quin, Miss Friendship went to Lesley Anne Ticaro, Miss Talent went to Vianca Louise Marcelo, Face of Binibini (Miss Photogenic) went to Patrizia Mariah Garcia, Miss Alagang Silka went to Maria Francesca Taruc, Jag Denim Queen went to Hannah Arnold, Miss World Balance went to Alexandra Faith Garcia, Miss Ever Bilena went to Maureen Ann Montagne, Miss Pizza Hut went to Karen Laurrie Mendoza, Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice Award went to Micca Rosal, Miss Cream Silk went to Maureen Ann Montagne, Best in Swimsuit went to Meiji Cruz, Best in Long Gown went to Gabrielle Camille Basiano, Bb. Araneta City went to Maria Francesca Taruc.
Congratulations to the winners!