Binibining Pilipinas 2005 was the 42nd edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 19, 2005.
At the end of the event, Maricar Balagtas crowned Gionna Cabrera as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2004. Maria Karla Bautista crowned Carlene Aguilar as Bb. Pilipinas-World 2005, while Margaret-Ann Bayot crowned Precious Lara Quigaman as Binibining Pilipinas-International 2005. Wendy Valdez was named First Runner-Up and was crowned by Michelle Reyes as Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2005, while Melanie Ediza was named Second Runner-Up.
Results
Color keys The contestant Won in an International pageant. The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant. The contestant did not place but won a Special Award in the pageant. Placement Contestant International Placement Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2005 Bb. #17 – Gionna Cabrera Binibining Pilipinas World 2005 Bb. #8 – Carlene Aguilar Binibining Pilipinas International 2005 Bb. #22 – Precious Lara Quigaman 1st Runner-Up Bb. #1 – Wendy Valdez 2nd Runner-Up Bb. #15 – Melanie Ediza Top 11 Bb. #3 – Ricamarie Ann Taylor Bb. #7 – Joanna Rafbel Serrano Bb. #12 – Marie May Rosalien Paloma Bb. #16 – Joanne Padilla Bb. #18 – Kristine Santiago Bb. #19 – Mariflor Perez
Special awards Award Contestant(s) Best in Swimsuit Bb. #17 - Gionna Cabrera Best in Long Gown Bb. #17 - Gionna Cabrera Miss Photogenic Bb. #17 - Gionna Cabrera Miss Friendship Bb. #21 - Maria Micaela Padilla Miss Talent Bb. 23 - Lois Montes Miss Talent Runners-up Bb. #1 - Wendy Valdez Bb. #8 - Carlene AguilarMiss Philippine Airlines (PAL) Bb. #8 - Carlene AguilarBinibining Avon Bb. #8 - Carlene AguilarSmart Texter's Choice Bb. #3 - Ricamarie TaylorManila Bulletin Reader's ChoiceBb. #3 - Ricamarie Taylor
Contestants 23 contestants competed for the four titles. No.ContestantAgeCity/ProvincePlacement 1 Wendy Valdez 22 Navotas 2 Ameurfina Koc 24 Valenzuela 3 Ricamarie Ann Taylor 20 Quezon City 4 April Jean Mañago 23 Las Piñas 5 Allaine Christy Asuncion 23 Binangonan, Rizal 6 Joanna Rasay Rumohr 18 Novaliches 7 Joanna Rafbel Minerva Serrano 23 Muntinlupa 8 Carlene Aguilar 22 Quezon City 9 Mary Jane Dela Cruz 19 San Ildefonso, Bulacan 10 Monifer Samonte 22 Guagua, Pampanga 11 Katherine Aban 23 San Fernando, La Union 12 Marie May Rosalien Paloma 24 Caloocan 13Gwennaelle Ruais19 14 Aulorence Alipo-on 23 Olongapo 15 Melanie Ediza 22 Cebu 16 Joanne Padilla 22 San Miguel, Bulacan 17 Gionna Cabrera 22 Pasig 18 Kristine Santiago 19 Angeles City 19 Mari-flor Perez 23 Oriental Mindoro 20 Stephanie Florence Magali 21 Manila 21 Maria Micaela Isabel Padilla 21 Las Piñas 22 Precious Lara Quigaman 22 Taguig 23 Lois Montes 25 Cebu City 24 Maricris Franco 24 Taguig25Angelique Gustanski21
Notes
Post-pageant notes Gionna Cabrera competed at Miss Universe 2005 in Bangkok but was unplaced. However, Cabrera won the Miss Photogenic award and was one of the Top 5 for the Best National Costume award. Carlene Aguilar competed at Miss World 2005 in Sanya, China and placed in the Top 15. She competed again internationally at the Miss Internet World WWW 2006 pageant and won. Precious Lara Quigaman competed at Miss International 2005 in Tokyo and won.
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