Binibining Pilipinas 1992

Binibining Pilipinas 1992 was the 29th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on February 22, 1992.[1]

Binibining Pilipinas 1992
DateFebruary 22, 1992
PresentersApa Ongpin
Alice Dixson
Margarita Moran
VenueAraneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
BroadcasterGMA Network
Entrants37
Placements15
WinnerElizabeth Berroya
Quezon City
CongenialityFlorenitna Losbanes
Iloilo City
PhotogenicMariafe Garlit
Manila
← 1991
1993 →

At the end of the event, Maria Lourdes Gonzalez crowned Elizabeth Berroya as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1992, Patricia Betita crowned Jo-Anne Alivio as Binibining Pilipinas International 1992, while Selina Manalad crowned Marina Pura Benipayo as Binibining Pilipinas Maja 1992.[2]

Starting this edition, the winners of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant will represent the Philippines in Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International after acquiring the franchise of Miss World. Gloria Diaz, Miss Universe 1969, crowned Marilen Espino as the first Binibining Pilipinas World.[3]

A few days before her departure to South Africa, Marilen Espino contracted an illness which barred her from competing at Miss World 1992. Due to this, Marina Pura Benipayo was sent to compete at Miss World, replacing Espino. Espino replaced Benipayo at Miss Maja International, although the pageant was not held this year. However, both Espino and Benipayo retained their titles as Binibining Pilipinas World 1992 and Binibining Pilipinas Maja 1992, respectively.[4]

Results edit

Color keys
  •   The contestant did not place.
  •   The contestant was not able to compete in an international pageant.
Title Contestant International Placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1992
  • Bb. #1Elizabeth Berroya
Unplaced - Miss Universe 1992
Binibining Pilipinas World 1992 Unable to fulfill her competition
Binibining Pilipinas International 1992
  • Bb. #12Jo-Anne Timothea Alivio
Unplaced - Miss International 1992
Binibining Pilipinas Maja 1992
  • Bb. #18Marina Pura Benipayo[6]
Unplaced - Miss World 1992
1st runner-up
  • Bb. #2 – Hazel Huelves[7]
2nd runner-up
  • Bb. #31 – Michelle Buan
Top 15
  • Bb. #4 – Geraldine Gonzalez
  • Bb. #5 – Cynthia Angelica de Jesus
  • Bb. #6 – Lourdelyn Parma
  • Bb. #9 – Viftra Burgos
  • Bb. #16 – Rosemarie Abad
  • Bb. #20 – Lizelle Eugenio
  • Bb. #27 – Mariafe Garlit[8]
  • Bb. #28 – Mary Grace de Castro
  • Bb. #30 – Caroline Detaro

Special Awards edit

Award Contestant
Miss Photogenic
  • Bb. #27 – Mariafe Garlit[8]
Miss Friendship
  • Bb. #24 – Florenitna Losbanes
Miss Talent
  • Bb. #36 – Cindy Suyat
Best in Swimsuit
  • Bb. #1 – Elizabeth Berroya
Best in Evening Gown
  • Bb. #2 – Hazel Huelves
Miss Sunsilk Hair
  • Bb. #19 – Marilen Espino
Miss Lux
  • Bb. #18 – Marina Benipayo
Miss Pond's Fresh Face
  • Bb. #2 – Hazel Huelves

Contestants edit

37 contestants competed for the four titles.

No. Contestant Age[a] City/Province
1 Elizabeth Berroya[9] 18 Quezon City
2 Hazel Huelves[7] 20 Manila
3 Estella White 18 Quezon City
4 Geraldine Gonzalez 20 San Pablo, Laguna
5 Cynthia Angelica de Jesus 21 Quezon City
6 Lourdelyn Parma 18 Las Piñas
7 Geraldine Bondoc 25 Pasig
8 Josephine Llorca 19 Marikina
9 Viftra Burgos 22 Pasig
10 Goldie Ann Burns 18 Makati
11 Ritzie Alcantara 19 Manila
12 Jo-Anne Timothea Alivio[10] 20 Lucban, Quezon
13 Maria Kristina Rubio 19 Canlubang, Laguna
14 Arsenia Legaspi 22 Meycauayan, Bulacan
15 Maria Carmen Cabiles 20 Davao City
16 Rosemarie Abad 23 Pasay
17 Mary Grace Molina 19 Obando, Bulacan
18 Marina Pura Benipayo[6] 23 Quezon City
19 Marilen Espino[5] 24 Angeles City
20 Lizelle Bernardo Eugenio 19 Cavite
21 Cherry Pink Mabagos 17 Bulacan
22 Irynn Aquino 19 Manila
23 Evangeline Carandang 18 Tanauan, Batangas
24 Florentina Losbanes 22 Iloilo City
25 Criselda Sarabuno 18 Meycauayan, Bulacan
26 Michelle delos Santos 20 Metro Manila
27 Mariafe Garlit[8] 21 Manila
28 Mary Grace de Castro 20 Parañaque
29 Janet de Leon 19 Taytay, Rizal
30 Caroline Detaro 21 San Pedro, Laguna
31 Michelle Buan 17 Manila
32 Cecille Pontillas 17 Meycauayan, Bulacan
33 Evangeline Gregory 20 Navotas
34 Imelda Imperial 24 Makati
35 Ava Angela Arenas 17 Quezon City
36 Cindy Suyat 20 San Nicolas, Pangasinan
37 Jocelyn Casabuena 25 Atimonan, Quezon

Notes edit

  1. ^ Ages at the time of the pageant

References edit

  1. ^ "Binibining Pilipinas Search is on". Manila Standard. January 31, 1992. p. 20. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  2. ^ Romulo, Mons (January 29, 2017). "What was your most memorable moment competing in Miss Universe?". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "The Binibining Pilipinas legacy through the years". Rappler. 2019-06-06. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  4. ^ Gallardo, Ricky (October 22, 2017). "Models and milestones". BusinessMirror. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Lo, Ricky (29 September 2006). "Controversy hounds Miss World pageant". Philippine Star. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  6. ^ a b Anarcon, James Patrick; Benedicto, Rizza Lorraine (8 June 2019). "Binibining Pilipinas candidates-turned-TV and movie actresses". PEP.ph. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  7. ^ a b Garceau, Scott R. (15 September 2005). "A toast to great wines". Philippine Star. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  8. ^ a b c "Dating Binibining Pilipinas candidate, arestado sa drug buy-bust operation sa Maynila". DZIQ Radyo Inquirer 990AM. November 29, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  9. ^ "The 2021 misses of Misamis Oriental". Business Mirror. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2023 – via PressReader.
  10. ^ Miss, Charlize (December 17, 2018). "Best of 2018: Miss Universe most likely". BusinessMirror. Retrieved March 21, 2022.

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