Binibining Pilipinas 2009 was the 46th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 7, 2009.
At the end of the event, Jennifer Barrientos crowned Bianca Manalo as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2009, Danielle Castaño crowned Marie-Ann Umali as Binibining Pilipinas World 2009, and Patricia Fernandez crowned Melody Gersbach as Binibining Pilipinas International 2009. Richell Angalot was named 1st Runner-Up and Regina Hahn was named 2nd Runner-Up.
Results Placements Color keys The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant. The contestant did not place. Placement Contestant International Placement Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2009 Bb. #15 – Pamela Bianca Manalo Unplaced – Miss Universe 2009 Binibining Pilipinas World 2009 Bb. #17 – Marie-Ann Umali Unplaced – Miss World 2009 Binibining Pilipinas International 2009 Bb. #20 – Melody Adelheid Gersbach Top 15 – Miss International 20091st runner-up Bb. #3 – Richell Angalot2nd runner-up Bb. #11 – Regina Hahn Top 10 Bb. #1 – Vanessa Johnson Bb. #5 – Diana Arevalo Bb. #9 – April Love Jordan Bb. #22 – Priscilla Mae Honorio Bb. #23 – Barbara Salvador
Special awards AwardContestantRef. Miss Photogenic Bb. #17 – Marie-Ann Umali Miss Talent Bb. #3 – Richell Angalot Miss Friendship Bb. #4 – Gizelle Rivamonte Best In Swimsuit Bb. #15 – Bianca Manalo Best In Long Gown Bb. #17 – Marie Ann UmaliMiss Natasha Bb. #15 – Bianca ManaloMiss Natasha Beauty Bb. #3 – Richell AngalotMiss Philippine Airlines Bb. #15 – Bianca ManaloMiss Salsa Jeans Bb. #22 – Priscilla Mae HonorioShopper's Choice Award Bb. #3 – Richell AngalotManila Bulletin Reader's Choice Award Bb. #15 – Bianca Manalo
Contestants 24 contestants competed for the three titles. No.ContestantAgeHometown1Vanessa Johnson21Apalit, Pampanga2Carisheila May Kuijpers21Olongapo City3Richell Angalot20Tagbilaran, Bohol4Gizelle Jasmin Rivamonte23Quezon City5Diana Arevalo20Calapan, Oriental Mindoro6Maria Paula Bianca Paz20Quezon City/Baguio7Mary Jane dela Cruz22Bulacan8Cheryl Oliveros24Manila9April Love Jordan20Ilocos Sur10Priscilla Michelle Buendia18Quezon City/Makati11Regina Hahn26Pasig12Jaysel Arrozal18Valenzuela13Sandra Inez Seifert24Bacolod 14Keann Alonzo Mallari22Angeles15Pamela Bianca Manalo22Parañaque16Mary Tiffany Jones17 Quezon City17Marie-Ann Umali22Batangas City18Marie Loraine de Guzman21Makati19Stephanie Rose Señires23Cebu City20Melody Adelheid Gersbach23 Daraga21Hazel Sutch19Mandaluyong22Priscilla Mae Honorio21Maasi, Southern Leyte23Barbara Salvador22Marikina24Abigail Lesley Cruz24 Tarlac City
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Post-pageant notes Bianca Manalo competed at Miss Universe 2009 in Nassau, Bahamas but was unplaced. Marie-Ann Umali was also unplaced when she competed at Miss World 2009 in Johannesburg. Melody Gersbach competed at Miss International 2009 and was one of the fifteen semifinalists. On August 21, 2010, Gersbach died due to a car-bus collision. Both Sandra Seifert and Vanessa Johnson competed at Miss Philippines Earth 2009. Johnson was part of the ten semifinalists, while Seifert won the Miss Philippines Earth 2009 title. Seifert then competed at Miss Earth 2009 in Boracay and was crowned Miss Air 2009. She was also awarded the Best in Swimsuit and Best in Long Gown Award.
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