Maricar Balagtas
| Maricar Balagtas | |
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| Born |
Maricar Manalaysay Balagtas July 29, 1983 Plaridel, Bulacan, Philippines |
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Modeling information | |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
| Measurements | 34-24-34.5 |
Maricar Manalaysay Balagtas (born July 29, 1983), of the Philippines, is the first Filipino delegate to win the Miss Globe International title in 2001[1] 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 three times (2000,2001 and 2004),In her first attempt she was unplaced and on the second attempt she placed 2nd runner up, hence, was sent to represent the country in the Miss Globe International in Istanbul, Turkey in the same year and win. In 2004 she joined Bb. Pilipinas again and eventually won Bb. Pilipinas Universe title.[2]
She was chosen to represent the country in the Miss Universe 2004 in Quito, Ecuador. She was unplaced in the finals.
See also
References
- ↑ Filipinas. Filipinas Pub. 2002. p. 55.
- ↑ The Tribune. Sunday, March 7, 2004
External links
| Preceded by Joan Chópite |
Miss Globe International 2001 |
Succeeded by Jennifer Schooler |
| Preceded by Carla Balingit |
Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2004 |
Succeeded by Gionna Cabrera |
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