Precious Lara Quigaman
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| Precious Quigaman Beauty pageant titleholder |
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| Birth name: | Precious Lara Quigaman |
| Birthdate: | January 3, 1983 |
| Birth location: | Manila, Philippines |
| Height: | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Eye color: | Black |
| Hair color: | Black |
| Ethnicity: | Filipino |
| Title(s): | Bb. Pilipinas-International 2005 Miss International 2005 |
| Skin color: | Tan |
Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman (January 3, 1983, Taguig, Philippines) is a model, host, freelance web page writer, and former beauty queen who won the 2005 Miss International beauty pageant held in Tokyo, Japan. She is the fourth Filipina to have won the crown, after Gemma Cruz in 1964, Aurora Pijuan in 1970, and Melanie Marquez in 1979. She was also the Binibining Pilipinas International title holder for 2005.
Based in Bristol, United Kingdom, Quigaman is the eldest of four children of the late Nelson Quigaman and the former Princesita San Agustin, a registered nurse. She grew up in Biñan, Laguna, and eventually Bahrain, where her father worked. After five years, she returned to Biñan and finished high school at La Consolacion College. Before moving to Bahrain she studied for two years at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. In England, she attended Filton College, where she studied Media Production and Communication. She also pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Childhood and Youth Studies at Bristol University.
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[edit] Eat Bulaga's TeeVee Babe competition & Calendar Girl
Lara competed for Eat Bulaga's TeeVee Babe Competition in 2001 and Calendar Girl of MTB in 2000
[edit] Controversy
In late 2005, the purported content of Quigaman's Miss International speech was posted and spread as a miniature Internet phenomenon. She was asked, "what do you say to the people of the world who have typecasted Filipinos as nannies?" and upheld the reputation as nannies as being consistent with the loving and caring culture of the Philippines. This has been roundly denied by Quigaman, who, though admiring the speech, noted that it could not have fit within the time constraints imposed by the contest. Her own speech, in response to the question, "What will you do if you become Miss International 2005?" concerned child education, deviating from her original intention of speaking on terrorism and poverty.
During the media launch of her endorsement of Centrum vitamins, Quigaman stated that she once had to threaten to step down from her Binibining Pilipinas title rather than endorse an alcoholic beverage to which a BP rep had committed her.
[edit] Career
[edit] Movies
- Kapag Tumibok ang Puso (Not once but Twice) (2006) (As Sarah), Directed by Wenn V. Deramas
- Umaaraw, Umuulan, Directed by Richard Arellano
[edit] Television (Hosting and Acting)
Quigaman appeared on various AM/PM/Primetime TV programs on ABS-CBN 2 and GMA-7. As of January 2008, Quigaman is one of the popular female personalities on the hit variety program Wowowee.
- Kung Fu Kids as Shen Li Liang - The Golden Statue (ABS-CBN 2}
- That's My Doc as Greta (ABS-CBN 2)
- Princess Sarah as Sarah's mother (cameo role) (ABS-CBN 2)
- Your Song: Ang Soundtrack ng LoveLife mo! (ABS-CBN 2)
- Wowowee (ABS-CBN 2) Was fired after the show's taping in Hawaii.
- Magpakailanman: "The Precious Lara Quigaman Story" (GMA-7)
- Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Alamat ng Lansones" (GMA-7)
- Aalog-Alog: "Mahal" (ABS-CBN 2)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Diary" (ABS-CBN 2)
- Love Spell: "Click na Click" (ABS-CBN 2)
- Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas (GMA-7)
- Precious Victory (GMA-7)
[edit] Model/Endorser
- Centrum (2005-2006)
- Dermaline (2007-2008)
- Diana Stalder (2007-2008)
- Outland (2006-2008)
- David’s Salon (2005-2006)
- David’s Spa (2005-2006)
- Carmeltown (2006-2007)
- Gateway Mall (2005-2006)
- Calayan Surgicenter Incorporated (2008-2009)
- Whoops Clothing (2008-2009)
[edit] Covergirl
- Local: Metro, People, Mirror, Exude, Mod, Woman's Journal (2x), Health Today, OFW Mag and Image Magazine, Woman Today
- International: Play (USA,Europe), BF (Japan)
[edit] Awards and Achievements
- People of the Year- 2005
- Presidential Order of Lakandula: Champion for Life (Alongside Manny Pacquiao given by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo).
- Nominee for 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movie. New Actress Award 2007
[edit] Organizations/Companies
- Beauty Ambassadors of the Philippines (BAP)
- Supernatural Events Inc 8689375 // 09053267894
- Rowell Octavio Talent Manager 09205558822 // 09178587935
[edit] External links
| Preceded by Margaret Ann Bayot |
Binibining Pilipinas-International 2005 |
Succeeded by Denille Lou Valmonte |
| Preceded by Jeymmy Vargas |
Miss International 2005 |
Succeeded by Daniela di Giacomo |
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| Miss Universe Natalie Glebova |
Miss World Unnur Birna |
Miss Earth Alexandra Braun |
Miss International Precious Lara Quigaman |
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| Universe Gionna Cabrera |
World Carlene Ang Aguilar |
International Precious Quigaman |
