Filipino wins Miss International
Miss Philippines, Precious Lara Quigaman was crowned Miss International 2005.
The 22 year old beauty bested 51 other beauties from around the world at the pageant held this evening at the Koseinenkin Kaikan in Tokyo, Japan.
Miss Dominican Republic, Yadira Geara Cury was First Runner up and Miss Finland Susanna Laine was Second Runner Up.
The other 12 finalists were from Brazil, Colombia, France, Japan, Peru, Serbia and Montenegro, Turkey, Ukraine and Venezuela. Venezuela was the crowd favorite.
Precious is the fourth Filipina to win the title and the first since Melanie Marquez in 1979. Other Miss Philippines who went on to win the title are Gemma Cruz (Araneta) in 1964, Aurora Pijuan in 1970.
Shortly after learning of her win, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo released a statement saying she hopes Precious will become a responsible role model for young Filipinas. In an interview on a local television network the new Miss International said her father who passed away recently became her inspiration while competing in the event. She said he had predicted her win. Precious’ father died in a tragic car crash, 4 months ago in London.
Here are some details from the BB. Pilipinas website:
Precious grew up and studied at an Indian School in Bahrain from Grade 2 to 6, and returned to the Philippines where she completed her high school at La Consolacion College.
Freelance Web writer and Model, Precious is a graduate of NVQ Media Production and Communications at Filton College in the United Kingdom . She took up a course in BA Childhood and Youth Studies at Bristol UK .
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September 26th, 2005 at 11:12 pm
Hey, thanks for sharing this news!
God bless.
September 26th, 2005 at 11:40 pm
No problem. More information as it becomes available.
September 28th, 2005 at 5:35 pm
Michaeljosh, just curious: Is Precious a born-again Christian? I went to her website (thanks for the link) and could not help but notice the way she gives glory to God always.
September 29th, 2005 at 2:29 pm
[...] Episode 6 is finally here and it is going to be short and sweet. We’re busy preparing for a big show next week hopefully with a special guest plus some new segments. Sorry this one took a little longer to put out, a Filipino was crowned Miss International earlier this week and I’ve been so busy at work because of this. [...]
September 29th, 2005 at 3:34 pm
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September 29th, 2005 at 3:59 pm
Jayred, I believe she is. From the interviews that we’ve done on her. But tell you what, I’ll see if I can give my reporter a ring to ask her.
September 30th, 2005 at 3:14 pm
Thanks, Michaeljosh.
I got to view an episode of HIT even though my PC was acting up, and I must say I’m impressed how you and your siblings were able to pull it off. I also like the rapport you guys have; it’s not common for siblings to be so close — on air and off air.
Congratulations!