Binibining Pilipinas 2001 was the 38th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 10, 2001. It was supposedly scheduled on February 24, 2001, but it was moved to a later date.

At the end of the event, Nina Ricci Alagao crowned Zorayda Ruth Andam as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2001. Katherine de Guzman crowned Gilrhea Quinzon as Binibining Pilipinas World 2001, while Joanna Maria Peñaloza crowned Maricarl Tolosa as Binibining Pilipinas International 2001. Michelle Reyes was named First Runner-Up, while Maricar Balagtas was named Second Runner-Up.

Later that year, Michelle Reyes was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Tourism International 2001, while Maricar Balagtas was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Globe International 2001. Both went on to win their respective pageants.

Results

Color keys The contestant won an international pageant. The contestant did not place.

Placement Contestant International placement Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2001 Bb. #7 – Zorayda Ruth Andam Binibining Pilipinas World 2001 Bb. #21 – Gilrhea Quinzon Binibining Pilipinas International 2001 Bb. #12 – Maricarl Tolosa 1st runner-up Bb. #8 – Michelle Reyes 2nd runner-up Bb. #10 – Maricar Balagtas Top 10 Bb. #4 – Andrea Angela Silverio Bb. #15 – Jeanie Andersen Bb. #19 – Sheryl Lou Franco Bb. #22 – Aline Ramirez Bb. #26 – Christina Gracia Fandino

Special awards Award Contestant Best in Swimsuit Bb. #10 – Maricar Balagtas Best in Long Gown Bb. #9 – Angie Yambao Miss Photogenic/AGFA Bb. #15 – Jeanie Andersen Miss Friendship Bb. #4 – Andrea Angela Silverio Miss Talent Bb. #12 – Maricarl TolosaMiss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night Bb. #7 – Zorayda Ruth AndamMiss Creamsilk Extraordinary Hair Bb. #5 – Jenie ManuelMiss Pond's Beautiful Skin Bb. #18 – Gemma Louise HeatonMiss Close-Up Smile Bb. #12 – Maricarl TolosaMiss Yehey Internet Bb. #20 – Imee MartinezBinibining Avon Bb. #7 – Zorayda Ruth AndamMiss PAL Sunniest Personality Bb. #7 – Zorayda Ruth AndamMiss Red Bull Supreme Energy Bb. #22 – Aline Ramirez

Contestants 26 contestants competed for the three titles. No. Contestant Age Locality 1 Precious Lara Quigaman 18 Biñan 2 Laarni Rivera 23 Quezon City 3 Joan Marie Dimaliuat 20 Baguio 4 Andrea Angela Silverio 18 Mandaluyong 5 Jenie Santos Manuel 18 Floridablanca 6 Rosario Torneo 20 Malabon 7 Zorayda Ruth Andam 24 Baguio 8 Michelle Reyes 23 Daet 9 Angie Yambao 25 Olongapo 10 Maricar Balagtas 18 Bulacan 11 Sasha Cruzette Benito 20 Legazpi 12 Maricarl Tolosa 22 Marikina 13 Romina Mae Calizo 23 Davao City 14 Darlene Pilar 21 Sarangani 15 Jeanie Andersen 18 Baguio 16 Hergielyn Dimagiba 20 Caloocan 17 Christine Recio 22 Caloocan 18 Gemma Louise Heaton 21 Quezon City 19 Sheryl Lou Franco 18 La Union 20 Imee Su Martinez 23 Dipolog 21 Gilrhea Quinzon 19 San Fernando 22 Aline Lerio Ramirez 23 Cebu City 23 Ella Fides Navarro 22 Bacolod 24 Jeremie Antiporda 24 Parañaque 25 Cherry Marie Tavera 24 Taguig 26 Christina Gracia Fandino 22 Cainta

Notes Post-pageant notes

Zorayda Ruth Andam competed at Miss Universe 2001 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, but was unplaced. She was the 1st Runner-Up in the Best in National Costume Award. She also competed at the Miss Tourism World 2001 pageant in Medellin, Colombia. Gilrhea Quinzon competed at Miss World 2001 in Sun City, South Africa but was unplaced. Maricarl Tolosa competed at Miss International 2001 in Tokyo, Japan, and was also unplaced. Michelle Reyes competed at Miss Tourism International 2001 and won Miss Tourism International 2001. In 2002, she competed at Miss Tourism World 2002 in Ankara, Turkey and won. Maricar Balagtas competed at Miss Globe International 2001 in Istanbul, Turkey and won Miss Globe International 2001. She also won the Best National Costume Award. She later joined at Binibining Pilipinas 2004 and was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2004. She competed at Miss Universe 2004 in Quito, Ecuador but was unplaced. Precious Lara Quigaman competed at Binibining Pilipinas 2005 and was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas International 2005. She then competed at Miss International 2005 in Tokyo, Japan and won.

References

External links Official Pageant Website