Si Jennifer Barrientos (contestant #7) ang tinanghal na Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2008 noong Sabado nang gabi sa Araneta Coliseum.
Si Jennifer ay 22 y/o, nag-aral ng Tourism sa UST, taga-San Mateo, Rizal, at nagtrabaho sa Holiday Inn at Macaus Star World Hotel.
Kaya raw siya sumali sa timpalak ay dahil “it was my mother’s dream and now it’s mine… This will also help me achieve my other dreams such as being a model for a high fashion magazine and fashion shows.”
Ang kanyang lamang sa ibang kandidata, aniya, “I always do my best. I know how to stay calm in a tight situation. My looks are also different.
“Many think I’m Indian but I am pure Filipino.
“I come from a Christian family, so I really va­lue my relationship with God.”
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Si Patricia Fernandez (contestant #2) ang tinanghal na Bb. Pilipinas International 2008.
Siya ay 22 y/o at nagtapos ng speech communication.
Bakit kamo siya lumahok sa 45th Bb. Pilipinas? Aniya, “In 2006, a local pageant was the subject of my thesis. It opened my eyes to this industry.”
Ang lamang niya sa ibang candidates ay, “I am very determined, and in this setting, I know that someone with great determination will really make good.
“I am also a fun and exciting person with a very colorful and versatile personality.”
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BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE ang slogan ng Miss World beauty pageant.
Ang kinatawan ng Pilipinas sa Miss World 2008 ay ang 17-anyos na si Janina San Miguel (contestant #15).
Nakuha niya ang special awards na Best in Swimsuit at Best in Long Gown.
MassComm student si Janina sa UE.
First runner-up siya sa Miss UE.
Ang eklay niya ay confident siya.
Sa Q&A noong Sabado, ‘classic’ ang sagot niya.
Ang tanong ng hurado, “What role did your family play with you as candidate to Binibining Pilipinas?”
Ang sagot ni Janina, “Well, my family’s role for me is so important... because there was... they’re... they was the one... who’s...very...
“Ha! Ha! Ha! Oh, I’m so sorry... ummm... my family... my family... oh my God!
“I’m... okay. I’m so sorry... I... I told you that I’m so confident... eto... hmmmm... wait...
“Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Sorry guys because this was really my first pageant ever because I’m only 17 years old. And ahhh... I… I did not expect that I came from... I came from one of the top 10...
“So.. but I said... that... my family... is the most important persons in my life. Thank you.”
Sa palagay ninyo, ano kaya ang PURPOSE ng paglahok ni Jenina sa Miss World 2008?