Miss Philippines Earth 2002

Miss Philippines Earth 2002
Date 12 May 2002
Presenters

Pia Guanio

Bobby Yan
Venue University of the Philippines Theater, Quezon City, Philippines
Broadcaster ABS-CBN and The Filipino Channel
Entrants 24
Winner April Ross Perez[1]
Zamboanga Peninsula
previously known as Western Mindanao Region

Miss Philippines Earth 2002, the 2nd edition of Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant, was held on May 12, 2002 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines.[2]

The event was broadcast by ABS-CBN Network in the Philippines and The Filipino Channel internationally.[2] Carlene Aguilar crowned her successor April Ross Perez as Miss Philippines Earth 2002 at the conclusion of the event. Perez won against 23 other women and became the representative of Philippines to the Miss Earth international beauty pageant.[3][4][5]

The pageant

The 24 candidates were selected through regional competitions. In the National Capital Region, 12 candidates were chosen from 108 aspirants. The remaining 12 other official candidates were winners of regional Miss Philippines pageants organized by Carousel Productions through its network of franchise holders.[6]

The candidates were formally presented to the media on May 2, 2002 at the poolside of the Intercontinental Hotel.[6]

Ateneo de Zamboanga University student April Ross Perez, who stood 5 feet and 8 inches, was proclaimed winner of the Miss Philippines Earth 2002 against Justine Gabionza. Initially, the eleven judges cast the same number of votes for the top 2 of the five finalists and a second round of voting was conducted and revealed 6 yeas for Perez and 5 yeas for Gabionza.[3]

The pageant switched its broadcasting television partner from RPN Channel to ABS-CBN Channel.[6] The final show was directed by Johnny Manahan and hosted by Pia Guanio and Bobby Yan.[3]

Results

Placements

Final Results Contestant
Miss Philippines Earth 2002
Miss Philippines Air
Miss Philippines Water
  • Gina Ritter, Bicol
Miss Philippines Fire
  • Sheryll Anne Ducusin, Ilocos
Miss Philippines Eco Tourism
  • Honeylet Christine Gascon, Central Luzon
Semifinalists

Special awards

Special Award Philippine Region Delegate
Best in Swimsuit Zamboanga CityApril Ross Perez
Best in Long Gown National Capital RegionJustine Gabionza
Miss Photogenic National Capital RegionJustine Gabionza
Miss Friendship National Capital RegionColynn Marie Isabelle de Guzman
Miss Talent National Capital Region Joan Katherine Nuestro
Miss Ponds Ilocos RegionSheryll Anne Ducusin
Miss Sunsilk National Capital RegionJustine Gabionza
Miss Creamsilk National Capital RegionMay Fortes
Miss Close-Up Zamboanga CityApril Ross Perez
Miss Texter Choice Zamboanga CityApril Ross Perez
Miss Avon Zamboanga CityApril Ross Perez

     Major Special Awards
     Minor/Sponsor Special Awards

Contestants

The following is the list of the official contestants of Miss Philippines Earth 2002 representing various regions in the Philippines:

Contestant, Age, Ht. Philippine Region
1. Jennifer Lhee V. Novo, 19, 5'5" Central Visayas
2. Iris A. Llamera, 21, 5'4" Caraga
3. Madeleine L. Wuilquin, 17, 5'4.5" Southern Mindanao
4. Katherine E. Alfaro, 20, 5'7" National Capital Region
5. Fiona Marie L. Lava, 19, 5'6.5" National Capital Region
6. Marjorie Z. Akil, 25, 5'5.5" National Capital Region
7. Gina B. Ritter, 20, 5'7" Bicol
8. Joan Katherine R. Nuestro, 20, 5'7" National Capital Region
9. Aileen Jane B. Cavas, 18, 5'7" National Capital Region
10. Maria Victoria A. Durana, 23, 5'7" Western Visayas
11. Colynn Marie Isabelle P. de Guzman, 18, 5'8" National Capital Region
12. May C. Fortes, 21, 5'9" National Capital
13. Emarivy Leony S. Lampitoc Southern Tagalog
14. Sheryll Anne V. Ducusin, 21, 5'5" Ilocos
15. Gizelle C. San Pedro, 17, 5'5" National Capital Region
16. Mary Anne T. Labunog Northern Mindanao
17. Rhea Rizza T. Justo, 19, 5'5" National Capital Region
18. Gretzen C. Casimiro, 19, 5'7" National Capital Region
19. Ruby Rose V. Reyes Eastern Visayas
20. Joyce May B. Dionzon, 19, 5'7" National Capital Region
21. Florenz Joy Abogado, 20, 5'7" Cordillera Administrative
22. April Ross Lim Perez, 20, 5'8" Zamboanga City
23. Justine V. Gabionza, 19, 5'8" National Capital Region
24. Honeylet Christine Gascon, 21, 5'10" Central Luzon

Crossovers from Major National Pageants prior to this date

Post-Pageant notes

Coronation night performers

The pageant's coronation night featured the following artists and performers:[6]

Judges

The judging panel consisted of eleven judges as follows:[3]

No. Judge Background
1 Marcel Kerkmeester Chairman of the Board of Judges
2 Malou Dy Buncio General Manager Avon Philippines
3 Rosemarie Arenas Philanthropist
4 Margie Moran Miss Universe 1973
5 Korina Sanchez TV Patrol hostess and newscaster
6 Ricky Reyes Hair stylist
7 Corazon Abalos Civic worker
8 Bert Timbol MASSCOM Managing Director
9 Boy Abunda TV host, publicist, talent manager, and celebrity endorser.
10 Chad Davis Manager of Hotel Intercontinental
11 Maribel Cotoco Banco Filipino Vice President

Environmental activities

The candidates visited various universities in Metro Manila to raise funds and engage in tree planting activities with the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources.[6]

The candidates also joined the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority in the campaign to promote waste sorting in several cities and municipalities in the Metropolitan Manila area.[6]

See also

References

  1. Philippines at major beauty pageants
  2. 2.0 2.1 Carvajal, Dolly Anne (5 September 2002). "When newscasters are not before the cameras". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 News Online, Zamboanga (2002-05-12). "Zamboangueña beauty wins Miss Philippines-Earth 2002!". Zamboanga News. Retrieved 2011-04-24.
  4. News Online, Manila Bulletin (2002-10-15). "Beauties for the Environment". Manila Bulletin News. Retrieved 2011-04-24.
  5. News Online, PIA Daily (2003-12-02). "Celebs grace DENR nursery launching in Bukidnon". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 2011-04-24.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Cruz, Marinel (11 May 2002). "Miss Philippines 2002 Candidates Paint The Pageant Green". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 5 May 2011.

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