The Bb. Pilipinas 2001 Pageant

From L to R: Maricar Balagtas {2nd runner-up}, Zorayda Ruth Andam {Bb. Pilipinas-Universe & Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism},
Maricarl Tolosa {Bb. Pilipinas-International}, Gilrhea Quinzon {Bb. Pilipinas-World}, & Michelle Reyes {1st runner-up}.
(Photo courtesy of BPCI)

THE TEN SEMI-FINALISTS

Candidate No. 4- Andrea Angela Silverio Candidate No. 7-Zorayda Ruth Andam Candidate No. 8- Michelle Reyes Candidate No.10-Maricar Balagtas Candidate No.12- Maricarl Tolosa

Candidate No.15- Jeanie Andersen Candidate No.19- Sheryl Lou Franco Candidate No.21- Gilrhea Quinzon Candidate No.22- Aline Ramirez Candidate No.26- Cristina Fandino

SPECIAL AWARDS WINNERS Miss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night - Zorayda Ruth Andam Miss Creamsilk Extraordinary Hair - Jenie Manuel Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin - Gemma Louise Heaton Miss Close-up Smile - Maricarl Tolosa Miss Red Bull Supreme Energy - Aline Ramirez Miss Agfa Photogenic - Jeanie Andersen Best in Swimsuit - Maricar Balagtas Miss PAL Sunniest Personality - Zorayda Ruth Andam Binibining Avon - Zorayda Ruth Andam Miss Talent - Maricarl Tolosa Miss Talent 1st Runner Up - Jeremie Antiporda Miss Talent 2nd Runner Up - Zorayda Ruth Andam Miss Friendship - Andrea Angela Silverio Best in Long Gown - Angie Yambao Yehey! Miss Internet - Imee Martinez Bb. Pilipinas Tourism - Zorayda Ruth Andam

Candidate No. 12 Maricarl Tolosa, shows the public of the winning smile as she accepts the Miss Close-up Smile Award. She won P10,000 cash price and a one year supply of Close-up toothpaste. (Photo courtesy of BPCI)

THE JUDGES
Ambassador Julio Cardenas, Ambassador of Peru
Hon. Richard Gordon, Secretary of of Tourism
Miss Gloria Diaz, Former Miss Universe
Danny Ildefonso, Most Valuable Player of the PBA
Mr. John Alonte, Vice President for Asia - Warner Brothers
Hon. Franklin Ebdalin, Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Sinan Batur, International Businessman from Instanbul, Turkey
Mr. Dave Gutman, VP for Marketing and Sales - Ford Motors
Amb. Phillip Kaplan, Diplomat, Outstanding Lawyer and Former Ambassador of the United States
Miss Teresa Lynelle Arroyo, from Slimmers World International
Consul Ian Charles Sargent, Vice Dean of the Consular Corps of the Philippines
Mr. Jomari Yllana, Popular Movie Star and Model
Hon. Loren Legarda, Senator of the Philippine Senate

Hosted by:
Ruffa Gutierrez
David Bunevacz, Dingdong Dantes
and China Cojuangco

with the special participation of
Janno Gibbs, A1 and The Hotlegs

March 10, 2001 8:00 pm
Araneta Coliseum

Telecast over GMA Channel 7

Photos courtesy of BPCI.

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