Maricar Manalaysay Balagtas
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Maricar Manalaysay Balagtas (born c. 1983), of the Philippines, is the first Filipino delegate to win the Miss Globe International title in 2001 and represented the Philippines in the 2004 Miss Universe pageant.
A native of Plaridel, Bulacan, she graduated from Centro Escolar University as a Communications major.
Maricar first gained national attention upon competing in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, where she placed as a finalist, hence, was sent to represent the country in the Miss Globe International in Istanbul, Turkey in the same year.
After gaining exposure and experience, she again competed in the national pageant in 2004. She was chosen to represent the country in the Miss Universe 2004 in Quito, Ecuador. Despite being touted as a favorite, she was unplaced in the finals.
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| Preceded by Joan Chópite |
Miss Globe International 2001 |
Succeeded by Jennifer Schooler |
| Preceded by Carla Gay Balingit |
Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2004 |
Succeeded by Gionna Cabrera |
| Binibining Pilipinas Titleholders 2004 |
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| Universe Maricar Balagtas |
World Ma. Karla Bautista |
International Margaret Ann Bayot |
