Philippines has, through the years, proven to be a powerhouse in the pageant world. The beauty queens from the country have always been highly appreciated for their performances and consistently strong delegations and representations. For the 2022 edition, the country was set for another successful year of splendid performances across international platforms and proved its mettle in the pageantry
So, without any further ado, let us meet the Filipina beauty queens of 2022 –
Celeste Cortesi Miss Universe Philippines 2022
Celeste Cortesi is currently preparing for her stint at Miss Universe 2022. was previously crowned Miss Earth Philippines 2018 and represented the Philippines at the Miss Earth 2018 pageant, where she finished in the Top 8. Cortesi is concurrently completing her degree in real estate management (Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management) from the Lyceum of Alabang, and pursuing her Philippine real estate license. She is currently in USA preparing for Miss Universe 2022.
Gwendolyne Fourniol Miss World Philippines 2022
Gwendolyne Fourniol was crowned Miss World Philippines 2022 and is now preparing for her stint at Miss World 2022. It was her second try at the national competition which she won. Fourniol was born and raised in France to a Filipina mother Sim Fourniol and French father Thierry Fourniol. Gwendolyne pursued her bachelor's degree in economics from the Oxford Brookes University in London, England. She is a strong Filipina contender this year.
Hannah Arnold Miss International Philippines 2022
Hannah Arnold was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2021 and was supposed to represent Philippines at Miss International 2021 but unfortunately, the pageant was not held. She then competed at Miss International 2022 where she placed in the Top 15 with her outstanfing performance. Arnold was raised in Canberra, Australia before returning to the Philippines after graduating from the University of Canberra with a degree in Applied Science in Forensic Studies.
Roberta Angela Tamondong Miss Grand Philippines 2022
Binibining Pilipinas 2022, the 58th edition of Binibining Pilipinas, was held on 31st July 2022 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum where Roberta Angela Tamondong crowned Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2022. Roberta Tamondong, also known as Ro-an, is a student from San Beda University and hails from Laguna. She is a dedicated advocate for environmental awareness and is an active volunteer for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines. She also talked about the same issue at the finale tonight, winning the audience’s and the judges’ hearts. Roberta then represented Philippines at Miss Grand International 2022 where she placed as one of the 5th Runners-up.
Alison Black Miss Supranational Philippines 2022
Miss World Philippines 2022, the 11th edition of the national pageant, was held tonight in the Mall of Asia Arena where Alison Black was crowned Miss Supranational Philippines 2022. Alison then represented Philippines at Miss Supranational 2022 where she placed in the Top 24 at the end of the event finale.
Gabrielle Camille Basiano Miss Intercontinental Philippines 2022
Gabrielle Camille Basiano was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2022 at the finals of Binibining Pilipinas 2022. She is 24 years of age and stands 175 cm tall. Not new to the pageantry, Gabrielle was Miss Earth Philippines 2018 Top 18, Miss Friendship International 2019 first runner-up, Binibining Pilipinas 2021 first runner-up. She represented Philippines at Miss Intercontinental 2022 where she placed in the Top 20.
Chelsea Lovely Fernandez Miss Globe Philippines 2022
Chelsea Lovely Fernandez was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2022 at the finale of Binibining Pilipinas 2022 held on 31st July 2022. Chelsea hails from Tacloban city and stands 170 cm tall. She holds the degree of the Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication Major in Broadcasting graduate of Asian Development College. Chelsea is not new to pageantry as she was the winner of Reyna ng Aliwan 2018 and later participated at Miss Earth Philippines 2019 and was adjudged as Miss Earth Philippines Water 2019 at the end of the event finale. After that, she went on to be crowned Miss Bikini Philippines 2020. Now in its second year, Chelsea is also the national director of Miss FIT Philippines contest after winning its inaugural edition. Chelsea competed at The Miss Globe 2022 in Albania where she placed in the Top 15.
Ingrid Santamaria Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2022
Ingrid Santamaria of Paranaque city was crowned as Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2022 as she succeeded and was crowned by Reina Hispanoamericana Filipina 2021 Emmanuelle Vera to represent the country at Reina Hispanoamericana 2022. Ingrid Santamaria or also known as Sam Santamaria is a 25-year-old corporate professional. She graduated from De La Salle University and under her belt is graduating as a cum laude with a degree in Communications. She loves to travel, explore other cultures, and is a certified beach lover. She’s an athlete and a writer. Sam was also able to work in Marketing PR and E-commerce before joining the pageant industry.